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GAMMA#925 Joosep v Robert PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dag Daghammar (ranked 2138 p4p, 1011 weight class) and Papa Legba (ranked 311 p4p, 152 weight class). Daghammar comes to the cage accompanied by Just like that - Dregen. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Granite chin |
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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 42 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dag Daghammar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 2, fighting out of New York, Papa Legba!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daghammar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big left from Legba misses.
Daghammar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Legba avoids the head kick by Daghammar.
Legba tries to clinch but Daghammar moves out of range.
Legba shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Legba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daghammar misses with a lunging right hand
and Legba counters with a nice uppercut.
Legba jabs at Daghammar's body.
Legba shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daghammar wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Legba manages to pass to side control.
Legba trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daghammar kicks off Legba and gets to his feet.
Legba scores with a shot to the body.
Legba digs a good hook to Daghammar's body.
Papa Legba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Daghammar misses.
Legba cracks Daghammar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Legba walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Legba drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Legba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Legba scores with a hook to the body. Daghammar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daghammar misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legba avoids the body shot from Daghammar.
Legba with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Legba misses its intended target.
Legba shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Daghammar's guard.
Legba is looking to advance position but Daghammar has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Daghammar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Daghammar with shots to the head and body - Legba looks very uncomfortable down there.
Legba is desperately trying to improve his position but Daghammar has a good base and remains in mount.
Legba keeps trying to improve his position.
Daghammar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daghammar prevents Legba from getting the reversal.
Daghammar working the ground and pound effectively.
Legba tries to reverse the position but Daghammar maintains control.
Legba is squirming around, avoiding Daghammar's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Daghammar controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daghammar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Legba is looking to escape.
Daghammar punching from mount but Legba doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Legba is squirming around, avoiding Daghammar's attempts to control the action.
Legba bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Legba looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Papa Legba will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Daghammar lands with an overhand left.
Legba lands with an uppercut that bounces Daghammar off the cage and back into range.
Legba lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Legba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Legba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daghammar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daghammar just misses with a punch to the body.
Legba lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legba looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Daghammar pushes Legba off and gets back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Daghammar throws out a loose jab but Legba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Legba appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Legba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Legba drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Legba has clasped his hands together around Daghammar's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Daghammar bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Nice takedown defense from Daghammar. No joy for Legba on that attempt.
Daghammar tries to counter with a takedown but Legba is quick to defend against it.
Daghammar takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Legba 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Daghammar missing with a left hand there. Legba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Legba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daghammar.
Legba scores with the left hand. Daghammar knows he should have avoided that one.
A big right from Legba misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daghammar was well out of range. Poor timing from Legba.
Legba connects with a body shot that sends Daghammar's belly button to the back.
Legba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daghammar slips a jab from Legba.
Daghammar throws a poor cross that misses
and Legba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Legba slips under a jab from Daghammar.
Legba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Daghammar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Daghammar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Legba.
Legba scores with a hook to the body. Daghammar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Daghammar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Daghammar misses with a right hand
and Legba counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daghammar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Legba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Daghammar tries to bum rush Legba with a series of wild strikes but Legba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Legba finds it's way through Daghammar's defenses.
Dag Daghammar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Legba slips under a jab.
Daghammar misses with a low kick.
Daghammar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Legba digs a good body shot into Daghammar's ribs.
Daghammar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Daghammar throws a body shot but no joy.
Daghammar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Legba smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good shot there by Legba.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Legba connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Daghammar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Legba.
The crowd cheers as Legba lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daghammar doesn't seem phased though.
Daghammar throws a right hand that misses
and Legba lands a stunning uppercut that sends Daghammar to the mat!
 Daghammar is rocked!
Legba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Daghammar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Oh Daghammar is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Legba tries to pass the half guard into mount. Daghammar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Daghammar seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Legba is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Daghammar to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Papa Legba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Legba swinging wildly here.
Legba has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Legba gets the takedown into side control.
Legba is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Daghammar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Legba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Legba crashes against the mat.
Daghammar wants to control but Legba postures up.
Legba throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Legba tries to advance to mount but can't.
Daghammar is trying to control Legba's posture but Legba avoids it.
Legba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Daghammar wants to get back to his feet.
Dag Daghammar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Legba throws an elbow but Daghammar slips to the side and avoids it well.
Legba thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Legba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Daghammar wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daghammar is not content to let Legba control the position.
Dag Daghammar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Papa Legba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Daghammar wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Legba listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Daghammar misses with a hook to the body
letting Legba counter with a right hand.
Daghammar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Legba moves into the clinch.
Legba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daghammar misses with the head strike.
Legba takes a shot to the head.
Daghammar holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daghammar misses with the head strike.
Legba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Daghammar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Daghammar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Papa Legba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Legba winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papa Legba!
Papa Legba 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.
Dag Daghammar was interviewed post fight and said 'He was the better fighter tonight, but....I fucked his wife last night so I guess I had it coming.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Claudio Escorre (ranked 1287 p4p, 1073 weight class) and Tyson Cobb (ranked 38 p4p, 34 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Claudio Escorre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyson Cobb!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobb 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.
Escorre throws a nice looking combination but Cobb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Escorre backing away here, and Cobb unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cobb looks to land a left hand but Escorre moved out of range nicely.
Cobb swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cobb moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jab by Cobb.
Cobb attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Escorre jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
 It looks like Tyson Cobb has been cut.
Escorre misses with a combination
and Cobb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cobb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb 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.
Escorre fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cobb throws a looping overhand right but Escorre ducks down to avoid it.
Escorre throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cobb counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobb misses with a straight left.
Cobb throws a low kick, looking for Escorre's leg but Escorre calmly moves out of range.
Escorre tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cobb manages to circle out of the way.
Escorre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
and Escorre counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cobb looks winded!
Escorre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cobb circles away quickly and effectively.
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escorre.
Cobb is looking to score with low kicks.
Cobb clobbers Escorre with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Escorre lands a jab to the head.
Escorre throws a series of punches but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb misses with a low kick.
Escorre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobb moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Escorre. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escorre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escorre misses with a straight right.
Escorre ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Escorre throws a big counter combination but Cobb scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Escorre seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cobb throws a leg kick
and Escorre counters with a one-two to the body.
Cobb slips a jab and a cross from Escorre.
Escorre takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Escorre tries to bum rush Cobb with a series of wild strikes but Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cobb turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Cobb. Beautiful body shot.
Escorre throws a series of punches but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb takes a swing at Escorre's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escorre falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cobb counters with a nice low kick that buckles Escorre's knee momentarily.
Escorre connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cobb momentarily.
Escorre throws a good cross that connects.
Cobb works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Donk. Cobb catches Escorre right on the button with a cross.
Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escorre is looking to wear down Cobb with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Escorre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cobb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cobb tests Escorre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cobb lands a jab to the head.
Cobb lands an overhand right.
Cobb is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Escorre had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Cobb has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That has opened up Tyson Cobb's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobb jabs Escorre to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Escorre tries to clinch up but Cobb circles away and keeps his distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cobb - that will leave a mark!
Escorre missing with a left hand there. Cobb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cobb just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Cobb.
Cobb is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Escorre on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Escorre throws a nice looking combination but Cobb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A cross from Cobb lands.
A jab from Cobb misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escorre manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Cobb as he connects with a hook.
Escorre misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Cobb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Cobb's cut.
That's time! Escorre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cobb attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cobb slips a jab and a cross from Escorre.
Cobb fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Escorre is out of range.
Oooooh!!! Escorre has knocked Cobb down with a huge combo! Escorre steps away and waves a wobbly Cobb back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Cobb is rocked!
Escorre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cobb is still on wobbly legs! Can Escorre finish him?
Cobb misses with a leg kick.
Cobb seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Cobb.
Escorre checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cobb has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escorre takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cobb attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Escorre throws a big counter combination but Cobb scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Escorre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cobb.
Cobb throws out a counter right but Escorre avoids it with no problem.
Cobb lands a body shot.
Escorre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cobb tries to counter with a clinch but Escorre shakes him off and moves away.
Escorre takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escorre lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The cut above Tyson Cobb's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cobb misses with a wild combination.
Escorre seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cobb scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escorre misses with a series of wild punches.
A big right from Cobb misses.
Cobb slips a jab and a cross from Escorre.
Claudio Escorre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Escorre blocks a low kick nicely.
Cobb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escorre throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobb uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Escorre has time to react.
Cobb tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb with the inside leg kick.
Escorre gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escorre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Escorre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Escorre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobb stuns Escorre with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Escorre checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Escorre tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyson Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escorre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb.
Escorre throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cobb pushes Escorre away with a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cobb throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escorre lands with a nice body punch.
Escorre tries to bum rush Cobb with a series of wild strikes but Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Escorre takes one on the button.
Escorre swinging wildly here.
Cobb darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cobb. That's going to slow Escorre down.
Cobb throws out a powerful jab.
Escorre scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A shot to the liver by Escorre. Beautiful body shot.
Escorre looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cobb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escorre was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobb.
Cobb showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Escorre.
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!
Cobb connects with a body shot.
Cobb lands a nice hook to Escorre's body. Escorre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cobb misses with a straight left.
A cross from Cobb lands.
Escorre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cobb on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cobb lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Escorre connects with a body shot.
Tyson Cobb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escorre tries to bum rush Cobb with a series of wild strikes but Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cobb misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tyson Cobb will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tyson Cobb's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Escorre misses with the combination.
Escorre tries to clinch but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escorre scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cobb misses the shot to the body.
Cobb connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Escorre misses with a two punch combination.
Escorre staying out of range there.
Escorre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Escorre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Escorre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cobb.
Cobb connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Escorre.
Cobb throws a leg kick which misses Escorre's front leg but catches the back leg as Escorre tries to avoid it.
Escorre slips under a jab from Cobb.
Escorre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Cobb throws a leg kick that misses.
Cobb explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Escorre takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cobb.
Escorre looks to land a combination but Cobb avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escorre. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escorre misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escorre darts in trying to clinch
and Cobb makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cobb swings for the body but Escorre moves out of range.
Cobb lands a really nice looking cross but Escorre seems unphased.
A big left from Cobb misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escorre fails in his attempt to clinch.
Escorre ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Cobb pivots, looking for a leg kick but Escorre is out of range and Cobb settles back down.
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escorre moves away.
It looked like Escorre was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cobb fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Escorre on the side of the head.
Cobb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Escorre misses.
Cobb swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cobb misses the shot to the body.
Cobb tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Escorre is able to avoid easily.
Escorre throws out a powerful jab.
Escorre avoids the body shot from Cobb.
Cobb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escorre was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobb.
As Cobb looks to move away, Escorre throws a big counter combo but Cobb just gets out of the way.
Escorre doesn't manage to clinch there - Cobb circles away.
Cobb wants to counter with a clinch but Escorre pushes him away.
Escorre misses with a body shot.
Cobb looks to land a right hand but Escorre moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Escorre misses its target.
Cobb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Escorre checks the leg kick.
Escorre is looking for a counter combo.
Escorre misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cobb counters with a slapping leg kick.
Escorre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobb swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cobb throws a hook but Escorre avoids it easily.
Escorre throws a big counter combination but Cobb scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cobb takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Escorre misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobb walks into a straight right hand from Escorre.
Tyson Cobb's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tyson Cobb's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Claudio Escorre!
After winning the bout, Claudio Escorre 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Vertti Ekstrovertti (ranked 1180 p4p, 826 weight class) and Donald Trumpet (ranked 174 p4p, 126 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 24 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Vertti Ekstrovertti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donald Trumpet!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekstrovertti looks to score with a jab to the body but Trumpet is just out of range.
Ekstrovertti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ekstrovertti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Trumpet scores with a punch to the head.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot.
Ekstrovertti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Trumpet to score with a decent uppercut.
Ekstrovertti tries to clinch up but Trumpet circles away and keeps his distance.
Trumpet lunges at Ekstrovertti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ekstrovertti's hand.
Ekstrovertti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Trumpet. Trumpet obviously looking to wear him down.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Trumpet and Ekstrovertti goes tumbling to the canvas! Trumpet follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Ekstrovertti is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekstrovertti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trumpet not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ekstrovertti tries to roll over but Trumpet keeps him under control.
Trumpet takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Trumpet gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Trumpet connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trumpet throws a head kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Ekstrovertti misses its target.
Ekstrovertti 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.
Trumpet lands a two punch combo.
Ekstrovertti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trumpet was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Trumpet keeps the fight on the outside.
Ekstrovertti ducks under a wild hook from Trumpet.
Ekstrovertti has managed to clinch.
Trumpet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Trumpet.
Trumpet working hard to break the clinch.
Trumpet breaks from the clinch.
Trumpet uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ekstrovertti has time to react.
Donald Trumpet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekstrovertti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ekstrovertti fails with a takedown attempt.
Vertti Ekstrovertti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekstrovertti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ekstrovertti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trumpet moves away.
Ekstrovertti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Trumpet fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ekstrovertti moves away from the strike by Trumpet.
Ekstrovertti swings for the body but Trumpet moves out of range.
Trumpet changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Trumpet misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Trumpet.
Ekstrovertti is looking to clinch but Trumpet is avoiding it.
Trumpet throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Trumpet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ekstrovertti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ekstrovertti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Trumpet is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ekstrovertti had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti closes the distance and clinches.
Ekstrovertti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trumpet breaks from the clinch.
Ekstrovertti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Trumpet is looking to land body kicks.
Trumpet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekstrovertti shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ekstrovertti was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Trumpet regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ekstrovertti's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Trumpet is staying active underneath Ekstrovertti, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ekstrovertti keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trumpet is looking to control Ekstrovertti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trumpet avoid being mounted?
Ekstrovertti is looking to advance position but Trumpet won't allow it.
Ekstrovertti is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Trumpet defends it well.
Ekstrovertti throws a strike but Trumpet avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ekstrovertti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trumpet managing to control the position.
Trumpet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Trumpet dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ekstrovertti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Trumpet momentarily.
Ekstrovertti moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekstrovertti throwing a counter right hand but Trumpet manages to avoid it.
Ekstrovertti 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.
Trumpet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekstrovertti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekstrovertti scores with a shot to the body.
Ekstrovertti scores with a nice strike.
Trumpet drops his hands momentarily and Ekstrovertti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Trumpet looks to throw the jab but Ekstrovertti is out of range.
Ekstrovertti with a lazy takedown attempt
and Trumpet counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ekstrovertti thinking.
Ekstrovertti throws a hook but Trumpet blocks it.
Trumpet only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Trumpet finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ekstrovertti is looking for a counter combo.
Trumpet connects with a body shot.
Ekstrovertti throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ekstrovertti shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Trumpet looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekstrovertti takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Trumpet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trumpet is refusing to be controlled, as Ekstrovertti sits in half guard.
Trumpet blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti is keen to just control but Trumpet is a slippery customer.
Trumpet avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti lands strikes from half guard.
Ekstrovertti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trumpet's head.
Ekstrovertti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Trumpet defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Trumpet wants to improve his position but Ekstrovertti is controlling well.
Ekstrovertti looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Trumpet is looking to improve his position.
Ekstrovertti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Trumpet defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trumpet's head.
Ekstrovertti with the ground and pound but Trumpet uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Trumpet working a defensive guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Trumpet keeping moving, preventing Ekstrovertti from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Trumpet swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti lands a head shot.
Ekstrovertti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy body kick from Ekstrovertti
and Trumpet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trumpet misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ekstrovertti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Trumpet with a hook.
Trumpet attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trumpet is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ekstrovertti misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Trumpet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekstrovertti. Trumpet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekstrovertti shoots in for a double leg but Trumpet sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from Trumpet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Trumpet slips under a jab from Ekstrovertti.
Trumpet was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ekstrovertti lands a jab to Trumpet's midsection.
Trumpet throws a leg kick but Ekstrovertti sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Trumpet slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Trumpet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekstrovertti throws a solid leg kick but Trumpet takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ekstrovertti.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vertti Ekstrovertti will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ekstrovertti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Trumpet throws a lazy right hand but Ekstrovertti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Trumpet.
Donald Trumpet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ekstrovertti throws a looping overhand right but Trumpet ducks down to avoid it.
Ekstrovertti is looking to clinch but Trumpet is avoiding it.
Trumpet looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Trumpet moves forwards but Ekstrovertti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ekstrovertti throws a hook but Trumpet avoids it easily.
Trumpet connects with a body shot.
Trumpet misses with a head kick.
Ekstrovertti scores with a body shot.
Trumpet throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekstrovertti gets the takedown into side control.
Trumpet bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekstrovertti throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trumpet connects with a solid leg kick.
Ekstrovertti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ekstrovertti tries for a takedown but Trumpet sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Trumpet lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekstrovertti throws a looping overhand right but Trumpet ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot by Trumpet.
Ekstrovertti ducks under a wild hook from Trumpet.
Ekstrovertti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ekstrovertti lunges at Trumpet with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Trumpet's hand.
Ekstrovertti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trumpet connects with a solid leg kick.
Trumpet circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ekstrovertti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trumpet moves away.
A nice side step and Trumpet releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ekstrovertti takes a punch to the jaw and another one 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!
Ekstrovertti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trumpet scores with a nice head shot.
Trumpet throws a low kick but Ekstrovertti avoids it.
Trumpet connects with a single shot there.
Trumpet misses with a straight left.
Ekstrovertti throws a predictable looking body shot
and Trumpet counters with a stiff right hand.
Trumpet cracks a nice hook into Ekstrovertti's ribs.
Trumpet misses with a lunging right hand
and Ekstrovertti counters with a right hand to the body.
Ekstrovertti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trumpet.
Trumpet avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ekstrovertti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ekstrovertti swings widly with a right hand
and Trumpet counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti misses with a straight right.
A low kick lands for Trumpet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Trumpet lunges at Ekstrovertti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ekstrovertti's hand.
Ekstrovertti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ekstrovertti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Trumpet's head.
Trumpet connects with a leg kick.
Trumpet tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ekstrovertti takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Trumpet throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekstrovertti misses with a low kick.
A jab from Ekstrovertti finds it's way through Trumpet's defenses.
Ekstrovertti slips a jab from Trumpet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Trumpet.
Trumpet lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ekstrovertti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trumpet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trumpet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti throws out a loose jab but Trumpet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekstrovertti misses the shot to the body.
Ekstrovertti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Trumpet gets tackled into the cage by Ekstrovertti. Ekstrovertti maintains the clinch.
Ekstrovertti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trumpet lands a shot to the body.
Trumpet wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trumpet.
Trumpet tries to throw a body punch but Ekstrovertti avoids it by throwing Trumpet back against the cage.
Trumpet has Ekstrovertti pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekstrovertti letting Trumpet take a breather here.
Trumpet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Trumpet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Trumpet 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Trumpet!
Donald Trumpet was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igla Chlen (ranked 959 p4p, 975 weight class) and Dai Zexi (ranked 130 p4p, 132 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chlen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to . Zexi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: BRADIO-Flyers. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Igla Chlen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dai Zexi!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chlen lands with a good body shot.
Chlen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zexi manages to avoid it.
Chlen looks to throw the jab but Zexi is out of range.
Chlen looks to land a right hand but Zexi moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chlen, as that shot connected.
Chlen thuds his right hand into Zexi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chlen cracks Zexi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chlen cracks Zexi with a good jab.
Chlen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zexi is out of range.
Zexi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chlen jabs Zexi right on the nose. Zexi blinks but takes it well.
A low kick lands for Chlen.
Zexi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chlen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zexi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chlen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chlen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chlen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chlen thuds his right hand into Zexi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chlen works Zexi's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Chlen finds it's way through Zexi's defenses.
Chlen slips a jab from Zexi.
Chlen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zexi. Zexi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chlen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zexi missing with a left hand there. Chlen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chlen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chlen cracks a nice hook into Zexi's ribs.
Chlen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zexi ducks under a wild hook from Chlen.
Chlen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chlen wants to sweep here but Zexi controlling him for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chlen wants to get back to his feet but Zexi passes into half guard.
Chlen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Chlen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chlen keeping hold of Zexi's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chlen wants to improve his position but Zexi is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zexi is looking to pass Chlen's guard but actually Chlen recovers to full guard.
Chlen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chlen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chlen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zexi manages to get himself to full guard.
Chlen pushes down on Zexi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chlen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chlen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chlen content just to control the position here.
Zexi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chlen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Igla Chlen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chlen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zexi checks a leg kick.
Chlen with a jab.
A big left from Zexi misses.
Chlen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chlen lands with a cross.
Zexi throws a body punch but Chlen moves out of range.
Chlen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zexi.
Chlen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chlen tries to score with a low kick but Zexi moves his leg out of the way.
Zexi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chlen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zexi momentarily.
Chlen cracks Zexi with a right hand to the side of the head.
A left lands for Chlen.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chlen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chlen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chlen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zexi can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zexi avoids the body shot from Chlen.
Zexi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Igla Chlen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zexi misses with a hook. Chlen ducked under it nicely.
Chlen scores with a punch to the head.
Zexi looks to score with a jab to the body but Chlen is just out of range.
Chlen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chlen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A jab from Chlen does it's job there.
Chlen dips to his left and cracks Zexi with an uppercut!
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chlen misses with a wild body shot.
Igla Chlen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zexi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chlen tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chlen is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chlen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Zexi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chlen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zexi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chlen keeping hold of Zexi's head, controlling as best he can.
Igla Chlen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chlen is refusing to be controlled, as Zexi sits in half guard.
Chlen is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chlen is working hard here to advance position.
Zexi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chlen tries to roll over but Zexi keeps him under control.
Chlen wants to control but Zexi is keeping busy.
Chlen gets full guard.
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.
Zexi preventing the sweep.
Chlen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Chlen wants to sweep but no luck.
Zexi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chlen wants to control but Zexi passes easily into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zexi in particular looking to stall.
Chlen trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Igla Chlen 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!
Chlen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zexi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chlen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zexi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zexi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chlen.
Igla Chlen is winning the standup battle so far.
Chlen scores with the left hand. Zexi knows he should have avoided that one.
Chlen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zexi.
Zexi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Zexi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chlen to score with a decent uppercut.
Zexi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zexi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch lands to the side of Zexi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zexi scores with a hook to the body. Chlen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zexi staying out of range there.
Chlen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zexi manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Zexi misses.
Chlen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zexi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chlen lands a jab to the nose.
Chlen just misses with a punch to the body.
Zexi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chlen misses with a lunging right hand
letting Zexi counter with a right hand.
Zexi swings for the body but Chlen moves out of range.
Zexi misses with a hook.
Zexi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chlen tries to work over Zexi's front leg with a kick but Zexi checks it.
Zexi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chlen throws out the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chlen.
Zexi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Chlen misses its intended target.
Zexi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chlen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zexi.
A slow jab from Chlen misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zexi looks to throw the jab but Chlen is out of range.
Chlen throwing a counter right hand but Zexi manages to avoid it.
Chlen connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zexi blocks a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Zexi blocks the leg kick.
Chlen looks to score with a jab to the body but Zexi is just out of range.
Chlen connects with a nice looking jab.
Zexi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Zexi.
A shot to the liver by Chlen. Beautiful body shot.
Zexi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chlen looks to land a left hand but Zexi moved out of range nicely.
A jab lands there for Chlen.
Chlen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zexis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chlen throws a lazy uppercut
and Chlen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zexi gets a double leg takedown into Chlen's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Chlen manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Dai Zexi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Chlen.
A short right from Chlen.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chlen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zexi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zexi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chlen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Igla Chlen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chlen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zexi on the side of the head.
Chlen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zexi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chlen throws a jab when Zexi was well out of range.
Chlen scores with a sloppy right hand. Zexi should have avoided that one.
Chlen lands with a hook. Zexi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chlen throws a sloppy body shot
and Chlen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 It looks like Igla Chlen has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chlen connects with the punch.
Chlen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zexi on the side of the head.
Chlen just misses with a punch to the body.
Chlen misses with a low kick.
Zexi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chlen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zexis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chlen looks to score with a jab to the body but Zexi is just out of range.
Zexi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zexi scores with a jab to the head.
Chlen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chlen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chlen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zexi under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chlen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zexi under the eye.
Chlen digs a good hook to Zexi's body.
Chlen throws a body punch but Zexi moves out of range.
Zexi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igla Chlen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chlen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igla Chlen!
Igla Chlen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Uesugi Mochinori (ranked 578 p4p, 509 weight class) and Santino Lombardo (ranked 95 p4p, 80 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lombardo's choice of entrance music: Illusions. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Uesugi Mochinori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Santino Lombardo!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lombardo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mochinori looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mochinori throws a big shot that misses.
Mochinori uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lombardo.
Lombardo throws a looping overhand right but Mochinori ducks down to avoid it.
Mochinori scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mochinori listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lombardo lands a nice looking body kick.
Lombardo clobbers Mochinori with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mochinori throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lombardo counters with a stiff right hand.
Lombardo throws a hook to the side of Mochinori's head but Mochinori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mochinori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lombardo.
Lombardo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mochinori misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Lombardo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lombardo throws a leg kick which misses Mochinori's front leg but catches the back leg as Mochinori tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lombardo misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lombardo. That's going to slow Mochinori down.
Lombardo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mochinori swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lombardo lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mochinori jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lombardo scores with a decent looking hook.
Lombardo moves away from the strike by Mochinori.
Lombardo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lombardo takes a swing at Mochinori's ribcage but misses.
Lombardo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lombardo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mochinori was well out of range. Poor timing from Lombardo.
Lombardo missing with a left hand there. Mochinori was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mochinori swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mochinori throws a looping overhand right but Lombardo ducks down to avoid it.
Mochinori misses the shot to the body.
Mochinori throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mochinori tries to land a body kick
and Lombardo counters with a left to the body.
Lombardo is looking to score with low kicks.
Mochinori avoids the body shot from Lombardo.
Mochinori half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lombardo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lombardo misses with an uppercut.
Lombardo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lombardo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mochinori lands a left hand.
Lombardo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mochinori lands with a light punch inside.
Lombardo working aggressively here.
Mochinori tries to throw a body punch but Lombardo avoids it by throwing Mochinori back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mochinori.
Mochinori lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lombardo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mochinori lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mochinori has a couple of punches blocked by Lombardo.
Mochinori looking to stall.
Lombardo misses with some punches.
Mochinori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lombardo misses with a punch to the body.
Mochinori throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lombardos head.
Lombardo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mochinori struggles to land a body shot inside as Lombardo controls his hands.
Lombardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mochinori lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lombardo backwards.
Mochinori has had enough of the clinch but Lombardo keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo lands with a light punch inside.
Mochinori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lombardo misses with the head strike.
Mochinori effectively controlling the action here.
Mochinori throws a head punch that misses.
Lombardo digs a right hand underneath Mochinori's ribcage. Mochinori let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mochinori throws a head punch that misses.
Mochinori tries a body shot but Lombardo blocks it.
Lombardo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mochinori manages to break the clinch.
Lombardo throws a body punch but Mochinori moves out of range.
Lombardo checks a low kick from Mochinori.
Mochinori avoids the body shot from Lombardo.
It looked like Mochinori wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lombardo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mochinori throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lombardo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mochinori misses with a straight right.
Lombardo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mochinori can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lombardo duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mochinori 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.
Lombardo wants to clinch up but Mochinori keeps it at a distance.
Mochinori jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lombardo defending well as Mochinori loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the body from Mochinori misses
and Lombardo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mochinori connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lombardo's hands.
Lombardo misses with a hook to the body
and Mochinori counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lombardo thinking.
Mochinori throws a leg kick which misses Lombardo's front leg but catches the back leg as Lombardo tries to avoid it.
Mochinori ducks under a wild hook from Lombardo.
Mochinori misses with a straight left.
Lombardo slips a jab from Mochinori.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mochinori throws a big shot that misses.
Mochinori lands with an overhand left.
Mochinori keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Mochinori was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lombardo.
Mochinori throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Lombardo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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 Uesugi Mochinori 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.
The fighters circling - Lombardo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mochinori thuds a left hand into Lombardo's body.
A lazy body kick from Lombardo
and Mochinori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mochinori moves into the clinch successfully.
Uesugi Mochinori has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Lombardo.
Mochinori is leaning against Lombardo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mochinori throws a punch but it's blocked by Lombardo.
Mochinori has a couple of punches blocked by Lombardo.
Lombardo has a couple of punches blocked by Mochinori.
Mochinori scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lombardo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lombardo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lombardo blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Lombardo.
Lombardo blocks a body shot from Mochinori.
Lombardo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lombardo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mochinori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lombardo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lombardo lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mochinori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Mochinori.
Mochinori has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mochinori working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mochinori blocks an uppercut.
Lombardo lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mochinori.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lombardo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mochinori.
Mochinori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mochinori working aggressively here.
Lombardo presses Mochinori against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lombardo struggles to land a body shot inside as Mochinori controls his hands.
Mochinori lands a shoulder strike.
Mochinori throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lombardo cracks Mochinori with a nice body shot.
Mochinori misses with the head strike.
Mochinori breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lombardo loads up on a big right hand but Mochinori slips the punch.
As Lombardo backs away, Mochinori returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mochinori moves forwards but Lombardo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mochinori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lombardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Mochinori.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo slips under a jab from Mochinori.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lombardo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Uesugi Mochinori is winning the standup battle so far.
Good shot there by Mochinori.
Mochinori misses with a body shot
and Lombardo counters with a straight right hand.
Mochinori throws a hook to the side of Lombardo's head but Lombardo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mochinori takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lombardo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mochinoris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lombardo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lombardo misses with a looping right.
Lombardo is looking to score with low kicks.
Mochinori missing with a left hand there. Lombardo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lombardo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mochinori throws a poor cross that misses
and Lombardo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lombardo scores with a jab to the body.
Mochinori blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mochinori lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lombardo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lombardo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lombardo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mochinori throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mochinori looks to land a combination but Lombardo avoids it well.
Mochinori tries to work over Lombardo's front leg with a kick but Lombardo checks it.
Lombardo lands a head kick. Mochinori smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lombardo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mochinori.
Mochinori takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lombardo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lombardo throws a hook but Mochinori blocks it.
Lombardo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lombardo slips under a jab from Mochinori.
Lombardo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mochinori was well out of range. Poor timing from Lombardo.
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!
Lombardo connects with a right hand. Mochinori shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo swings for the body but Mochinori moves out of range.
Lombardo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mochinori throws out the jab.
Mochinori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lombardo manages to avoid it.
Lombardo digs a good hook to Mochinori's body.
Mochinori throws out a loose jab but Lombardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lombardo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mochinori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lombardo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mochinori on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mochinori is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lombardo lands a leg kick that knocks Mochinori off balance momentarily.
Mochinori takes one to the side of the head.
Lombardo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mochinori.
Mochinori takes a swing at Lombardo's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lombardo moves away from the strike by Mochinori.
Lombardo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Mochinori misses.
Mochinori misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Santino Lombardo 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!
Lombardo misses with a straight left.
It looked like Mochinori wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lombardo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slow jab from Lombardo misses its intended target.
Mochinori scores with a nice right hand.
Lombardo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mochinori clobbers Lombardo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lombardo scores with the left hand. Mochinori knows he should have avoided that one.
Mochinori stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lombardo.
Mochinori scores with a punch to the head.
Lombardo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mochinori throws a leg kick but Lombardo moved away.
Mochinori missing with a left hand there. Lombardo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lombardo connects with a right hand. Mochinori shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lombardo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mochinori clinches with his opponent.
Mochinori gets through Lombardo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lombardo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mochinori tries a body shot but Lombardo blocks it.
Lombardo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Mochinori.
Mochinori prevents a body shot from Lombardo.
Lombardo lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mochinori.
Mochinori struggles to land a body shot inside as Lombardo controls his hands.
Mochinori misses with a punch on the inside.
Mochinori has a couple of punches blocked by Lombardo.
Lombardo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lombardo scores with a shot to the side of Mochinori's head.
Lombardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Lombardo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lombardo.
A head punch on the inside from Mochinori fails to land.
Lombardo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mochinori.
Mochinori working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mochinori pushes Lombardo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lombardo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lombardo has a couple of punches blocked by Mochinori.
Lombardo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lombardo misses with a body punch.
Mochinori tries a body shot but Lombardo blocks it.
Mochinori throws a head punch that misses.
Lombardo throws a head punch that misses.
Mochinori lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lombardo wants to stall.
Mochinori lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lombardo backwards.
Lombardo misses with some punches.
Lombardo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mochinori.
Lombardo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lombardo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mochinori's elbow.
Lombardo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mochinori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mochinori softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lombardo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mochinori lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mochinori working aggressively here.
Lombardo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mochinori can't find room to land a body shot as Lombardo controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Lombardo.
A short right from Mochinori on the inside.
Lombardo gets through Mochinori's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mochinori dodges an elbow strike from Lombardo.
Mochinori gets through Lombardo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lombardo lands with a light punch inside.
Mochinori wants to get back to striking at distance but Lombardo won't allow it.
Lombardo tries a body shot but Mochinori blocks it.
Lombardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mochinori's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mochinori tries to move into range but Lombardo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mochinori takes a swing at Lombardo's ribcage but misses.
Lombardo blocks a low kick nicely.
Mochinori needs to keep his hands up - Lombardo had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mochinori walks into a left hand.
Lombardo ducks under a wild hook from Mochinori.
Nice cross by Mochinori.
Mochinori throws a leg kick but Lombardo moved away.
Mochinori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lombardo manages to avoid it.
Mochinori rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mochinori takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mochinori just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Lombardo misses the target.
Lombardo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mochinori misses with a low kick.
Mochinori ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lombardo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lombardo drives through and clinches with Mochinori against the cage.
Mochinori lands a body punch.
Lombardo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mochinori backwards.
Lombardo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Santino Lombardo.
I think Lombardo 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Santino Lombardo!
A victorious Santino Lombardo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trond Asmundsen (ranked 840 p4p, 577 weight class) and Dimitri Buriak (ranked 128 p4p, 87 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dimitri Buriak enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trond Asmundsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dimitri Buriak!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asmundsen shoots in for a takedown but Buriak shows good takedown defense.
A lazy left from Asmundsen finds it's target.
Asmundsen throws a jab when Buriak was well out of range.
Asmundsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Buriak shapes to counter with a head kick.
Asmundsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buriak was well out of range. Poor timing from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Asmundsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buriak.
Buriak scores with a punch to the head.
Buriak misses with an uppercut. Asmundsen saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Asmundsen misses the target.
Trond Asmundsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asmundsen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Asmundsen needs to keep his hands up - Buriak had a free shot at his head there.
Asmundsen misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buriak lands a head kick. Asmundsen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Asmundsen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trond Asmundsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buriak blocks a head kick by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Asmundsen misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asmundsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buriak was well out of range. Poor timing from Asmundsen.
Buriak is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Asmundsen looks for a takedown but Buriak sprawls well.
Buriak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asmundsen throws out the jab.
Buriak slips a jab from Asmundsen.
Buriak 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.
Buriak takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A nice leg kick from Buriak, right into the meat of the thigh.
Buriak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asmundsen.
Asmundsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buriak was well out of range. Poor timing from Asmundsen.
Buriak scores with a jab to the head.
Asmundsen motions for Buriak to come forward. Asmundsen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Buriak slips under a jab.
Asmundsen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buriak.
Asmundsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buriak.
Asmundsen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Buriak misses with a body punch
and Asmundsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Asmundsen 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.
Asmundsen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Buriak but Buriak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buriak blocks a head kick by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buriak takes a swing at Asmundsen's ribcage but misses.
Asmundsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buriak was well out of range. Poor timing from Asmundsen.
Buriak scoring well with a low kick there.
Buriak scores with a decent looking hook.
Buriak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asmundsen moves out of range as Buriak throws a body kick.
Asmundsen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Buriak throws a shot from downtown. Asmundsen moves away and avoids it.
Buriak fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Asmundsen on the side of the head.
Buriak slips under a jab from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Asmundsen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Buriak at a distance.
Asmundsen misses with a body shot.
Buriak takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Asmundsen thuds a left hand into Buriak's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen throws a leg kick which misses Buriak's front leg but catches the back leg as Buriak tries to avoid it.
Asmundsen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Asmundsen misses with an uppercut
and Buriak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big right from Asmundsen misses.
Buriak cracks Asmundsen with an open hand slap.
Dimitri Buriak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asmundsen drives through with a takedown into Buriak's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Buriak is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asmundsen tries to roll over but Buriak keeps him under control.
Buriak perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Asmundsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Buriak is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buriak wants to stand up but Asmundsen is controlling the position.
Asmundsen trying to control from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buriak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Asmundsen keeps working.
Buriak performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Buriak has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Buriak seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Asmundsen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dimitri Buriak will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice defenses there by Buriak.
Asmundsen misses with a hook. Buriak ducked under it nicely.
Asmundsen scoring well with a low kick there.
Buriak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Buriak swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Buriak blocks a leg kick.
Buriak attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Buriak misses with a low kick.
Asmundsen throws a poor cross that misses
and Buriak counters with a nice leg kick.
Buriak with the inside leg kick.
Asmundsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buriak swings widly with a right hand
and Asmundsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen connects with a nice looking jab.
Buriak avoids the body shot from Asmundsen.
Some wild striking there from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Buriak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asmundsen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Buriak counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Buriak throws an overhand right that lands on Asmundsen's shoulder, as Asmundsen tries to avoid the shot.
Asmundsen misses the jab.
Asmundsen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Buriak looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Buriak lands a nice hook to Asmundsen's body. Asmundsen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Buriak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Asmundsen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Asmundsen misses with a low kick.
Buriak throws a leg kick which misses Asmundsen's front leg but catches the back leg as Asmundsen tries to avoid it.
Asmundsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buriak was well out of range. Poor timing from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Asmundsen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buriak tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Asmundsen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Asmundsen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Buriak rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Asmundsen's guard! Nice work there by Buriak!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buriak not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Asmundsen wants to sweep here but Buriak controlling him for the moment.
Buriak not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Buriak wants to pass the guard but Asmundsen is keeping the position.
Buriak engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Buriak wants to control from the top but Asmundsen keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen being controlled here, momentarily.
Asmundsen trying to keep a closed guard but Buriak is proving a slippery customer.
Asmundsen being controlled here, momentarily.
Asmundsen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Asmundsen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Asmundsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buriak.
Buriak clobbers Asmundsen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Asmundsen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Buriak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asmundsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Buriak.
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 Asmundsen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Asmundsen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
No joy there for Asmundsen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Buriak uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Asmundsen.
Buriak throws a body punch but Asmundsen moves out of range.
Asmundsen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Buriak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asmundsen shoots in looking for a takedown. Buriak tries to sprawl out of it but Asmundsen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Buriak manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Buriak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Asmundsen.
Buriak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Buriak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Asmundsen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Buriak can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buriak. Asmundsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Asmundsen misses its target.
Buriak misses with a low kick.
Buriak throws a right hand that Asmundsen ducks under and follows up with a left that Asmundsen also avoids with ease.
Asmundsen throws a right hand that Buriak ducks under and follows up with a left that Buriak also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asmundsen. Buriak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asmundsen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Buriak can pounce on him.
Buriak throws a leg kick which misses Asmundsen's front leg but catches the back leg as Asmundsen tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buriak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buriak throws out a counter right but Asmundsen avoids it with no problem.
Asmundsen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Buriak throws a hook but Asmundsen blocks it.
Buriak checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Buriak throws out a counter right but Asmundsen avoids it with no problem.
Asmundsen throws a shot to the body.
Buriak just misses with a punch to the body.
Asmundsen is looking to wear down Buriak with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Asmundsen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asmundsen. Buriak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buriak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Asmundsen lands a leg kick that knocks Buriak off balance momentarily.
Asmundsen blocks a head kick by Buriak.
Buriak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asmundsen.
Buriak takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Buriak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asmundsen throws a hook but Buriak avoids it easily.
Asmundsen clobbers Buriak with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Asmundsen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Buriak defends well and Asmundsen ends up having to push Buriak into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Asmundsen misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen wants to stall.
Asmundsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dimitri Buriak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Asmundsen misses with some punches.
Asmundsen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Buriak up against the cage.
Asmundsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Asmundsen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Buriak lands with a left to the head.
Trond Asmundsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Buriak as Asmundsen tries to tie him up.
Asmundsen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Trond Asmundsen.
A shot to the body from Asmundsen misses
and Buriak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Asmundsen thinking.
Buriak fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Asmundsen is out of range.
Buriak throws a body shot but no joy.
Buriak lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Buriak ducks under a wild hook from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Buriak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Buriak.
Buriak is looking for the big counter here.
Asmundsen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Buriak.
Buriak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asmundsen throws a body punch but Buriak moves out of range.
Buriak throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asmundsen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Buriak lands a leg kick that knocks Asmundsen off balance momentarily.
Asmundsen tries to bum rush Buriak with a series of wild strikes but Buriak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Asmundsen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Buriak's waist but Buriak gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Asmundsen off to one side.
Buriak sizes up Asmundsen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen looks to land a right hand but Buriak moved out of range.
Asmundsen backing away here, and Buriak unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Buriak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asmundsen.
Buriak feints and then cracks Asmundsen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asmundsen down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buriak tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Asmundsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buriak manages to avoid it.
Asmundsen shoots in for a takedown but Buriak shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trond Asmundsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Asmundsen.
An attempted straight right counter from Asmundsen misses the target.
Buriak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asmundsen. Asmundsen obviously looking to wear him down.
Buriak misses with a straight right.
Buriak avoids a kick to the body.
Asmundsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buriak.
Asmundsen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Asmundsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Asmundsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Buriak lands with an overhand left.
Buriak misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dimitri Buriak.
I've got Buriak winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dimitri Buriak!
Dimitri Buriak thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lamont Banner (ranked 720 p4p, 466 weight class) and Carey Mahoney (ranked 99 p4p, 62 weight class). Carey Mahoney has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lamont Banner !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carey Mahoney!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahoney clinches with his opponent.
Banner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Banner blocks an elbow strike.
Mahoney looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mahoney lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Banner .
Mahoney keeps control of Banner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mahoney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banner 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some bone on bone action there as Mahoney checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Banner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Banner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mahoney wants to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Banner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banner takes a swing at Mahoney's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Mahoney's shoulder, as Mahoney tries to avoid the shot.
Banner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mahoney at a distance.
Banner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mahoney circles away quickly and effectively.
Banner loads up on a big right hand but Mahoney slips the punch.
Mahoney steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Banner .
Banner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahoney manages to avoid it.
Banner misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahoney takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've been told by Banner 's head coaches at Randall's Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mahoney lands a right hook to the body.
Mahoney has managed to clinch.
Banner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mahoney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mahoney blocks a leg kick.
Mahoney moves into the clinch successfully.
Mahoney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Mahoney.
Banner prevents a body shot from Mahoney.
Banner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahoney's elbow.
Banner takes a shot to the head.
Banner breaks the clinch.
Mahoney lands a nice hook to Banner 's body. Banner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Banner , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carey Mahoney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Banner digs a good hook to Mahoney's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney slips a straight right by Banner .
Banner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mahoney is looking to clinch.
Mahoney moves into range and clinches up with Banner .
Banner struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahoney controls his hands.
Mahoney lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Banner tries to circle away but Mahoney has him pinned against the cage.
Banner lands with a short shot to the head.
Mahoney throws an elbow but it misses.
Mahoney tries a body shot but Banner blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahoney.
A short right from Banner .
Banner decides to pull guard.
Banner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Banner looking for a guillotine here but Mahoney defends easily.
Banner looking for a guillotine here but Mahoney defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner has control of Mahoney's left arm, preventing Mahoney from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner is looking to cinch up a triangle. Mahoney throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Banner 's body to avoid the submission. Banner has instead reached around Mahoney's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Banner arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lamont Banner !
A very excited looking Lamont Banner made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Clark (ranked 351 p4p, 367 weight class) and Yago Nascimento (ranked 14 p4p, 15 weight class). Nascimento has chosen Aggressive War Epic Music Collection! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yago Nascimento!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark scores with a hook to the body. Nascimento takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good standup being displayed there by Nascimento as he connects with a hook.
Nascimento takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Clark scores with a jab to the head.
Clark takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab, jab by Clark - just one landing.
Nascimento slips a straight right by Clark.
Clark uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nascimento attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nascimento throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Clark on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clark cracks a nice hook into Nascimento's ribs.
Nascimento 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.
Clark fails to land with a series of punches.
Nascimento looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A left lands for Nascimento.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Clark misses.
Clark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nascimento.
Nascimento just misses with a punch to the body.
Clark doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Clark is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nascimento scores with a head kick.
Clark throws an off balance right hand
and Nascimento counters with a left to the body.
Nascimento throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nascimento fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nascimento throws a lazy right hand but Clark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clark slips under a jab from Nascimento.
Clark on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Joe Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nascimento works the jab nicely.
Nascimento throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nascimento was well out of range. Poor timing from Clark.
Nascimento avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clark looks to throw the jab but Nascimento is out of range.
Clark fails to land with a series of punches.
Clark lands with a nice body punch.
Decent striking displayed by Clark there.
Clark slips a straight right by Nascimento.
Clark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nascimento sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nascimento scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nascimento.
Nascimento slips under a jab from Clark.
Nascimento ducks under a wild hook from Clark.
Nascimento throws the left hand but Clark avoids the punch easily.
Clark throwing a counter right hand but Nascimento manages to avoid it.
Nascimento misses with a straight right.
Nascimento misses with a shot to the body
and Clark counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clark. Nascimento does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nascimento misses with an uppercut
and Clark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nascimento misses with a left hand
and Clark counters with a nice uppercut.
Nascimento slips under a jab from Clark.
Clark jabs at Nascimento's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Nascimento misses.
Nascimento throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nascimento waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clark.
Nascimento attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Clark wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Nascimento misses the target.
Clark was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Nascimento misses.
Nascimento avoids the body shot from Clark.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nascimento! But no joy.
Clark cracks a nice hook into Nascimento's ribs.
Clark throws the left hand but Nascimento avoids the punch easily.
Nascimento throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clark makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joe Clark will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Clark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nascimento takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Clark feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nascimentos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Clark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nascimento.
The fighters circling - Clark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nascimento.
Clark backing away here, and Nascimento unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Clark just misses with a punch to the body.
Clark jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nascimento throws a hook but Clark blocks it.
Clark throws a poor cross that misses
and Nascimento counters with a thumping low kick.
A swing and a miss from Clark.
Nascimento throws a predictable looking body shot
and Clark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Nascimento.
Nascimento looks to land a right hand but Clark moved out of range.
Nascimento throws a hook to the side of Clark's head but Clark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nascimento swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Clark counters with a nice uppercut.
Nascimento slips a straight right by Clark.
Clark jabs at Nascimento's body.
Nascimento throws a leg kick
and Clark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nascimento manages to avoid it.
Nascimento tries to score with a low kick but Clark moves his leg out of the way.
Clark was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Clark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nascimento looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nascimento.
Clark slips a jab from Nascimento.
It looked like Clark wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nascimento throws an overhand right that lands on Clark's shoulder, as Clark tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clark. Nascimento does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clark throws a shot to the body.
Clark looks to throw the jab but Nascimento is out of range.
Clark blocks a leg kick.
Nascimento moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nascimento takes a swing at Clark's ribcage but misses.
Clark scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nascimento takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nascimento sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clark connects with a right hand. Nascimento shakes it off.
Nascimento slips under a jab.
Nascimento slips a jab from Clark.
A big right from Clark misses.
A slow jab from Clark misses its intended target.
Clark misses with a hook.
Joe Clark is winning the standup battle so far.
Nascimento moves away from the strike by Clark.
Nascimento uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clark.
Clark throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nascimento stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clark counters with a nice uppercut.
Clark connects with a looping right hand.
Clark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nascimento.
Nice shot lands for Clark.
Clark takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nascimento pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nascimento misses the jab.
A jab from Clark misses.
Clark misses the shot to the body.
Clark swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nascimento counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nascimento.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Clark dominated that second round.
That's time! Clark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Clark lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nascimento ducks under a wild hook from Clark.
Nascimento rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clark works over Nascimento's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Yago Nascimento has been cut.
Clark blocks a jab.
Clark connects with a right hand. Nascimento shakes it off.
Nascimento slips under a jab.
Clark scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Clark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clark punishes Nascimento's body with a nice straight punch.
Sloppy strikes from Clark. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nascimento scores with a nice right hand.
Nascimento throws a body punch but Clark moves out of range.
Nascimento rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clark counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Clark misses.
Clark takes a swing at Nascimento's ribcage but misses.
Nascimento uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clark.
Nascimento has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Clark just misses with a punch to the body.
Nascimento now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Clark swings for the body but Nascimento moves out of range.
Clark lands with an uppercut that bounces Nascimento off the cage and back into range.
Nascimento is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Clark misses with a left hand
and Nascimento counters with a low kick, right behind Clark 's knee.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nascimento in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento misses with a left hand
and Clark counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nascimento thinking.
Nascimento turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Clark just misses with a punch to the body.
Nascimento scores with a crisp jab that stopped Clark in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark throws a body punch but Nascimento moves out of range.
Nascimento keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nascimento manages to avoid it.
Clark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clark misses with a looping left.
Nascimento throws a jab when Clark was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nascimento avoids the body shot from Clark.
Nascimento with the inside leg kick.
Clark throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nascimento slips a straight right by Clark.
Nascimento only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Clark's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Clark duly obliges.
Clark throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nascimento counters with a stiff right hand.
Clark lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A jab from Clark does it's job there.
Nascimento misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nascimento connects with a good right hand that stumbles Clark. Clark circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Clark lands with a hook. Nascimento tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nascimento throws a sloppy body shot
and Clark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nascimento with a nice calf kick.
Clark swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nascimento counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Clark throws out a powerful jab.
Nascimento throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nascimento tries a quick counter leg kick but Clark is wise to it.
Clark connects with a looping right hand.
Yago Nascimento has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clark connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nascimento's hands.
Nascimento is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Clark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Clark has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Clark!
An out of breath and clearly excited Joe Clark thanked UnderGround Supplements for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hans Hermann Hoppe (ranked 33 p4p, 76 weight class) and Dougal McCraken (ranked 4 p4p, 10 weight class). Hoppe kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Wind of Change. McCraken comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bulgine kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Hermann Hoppe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dougal McCraken!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoppe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McCraken's guard.
Hoppe is looking to work some ground and pound but McCraken has wrist control.
Hoppe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hoppe distracts McCraken with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McCraken looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoppe is one step ahead there.
Hoppe throwing strikes from guard but McCraken blocks nicely.
Hoppe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hoppe wants to take a breather but McCraken is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoppe tries to pass the half guard into mount. McCraken knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hoppe thows a huge punch but McCraken dodges it nicely.
McCraken tries to roll over but Hoppe keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCraken won't allow Hoppe to pass to mount.
McCraken is refusing to be controlled, as Hoppe sits in half guard.
McCraken on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McCraken blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hoppe.
Hoppe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McCraken is trying to get back to full guard.
Hoppe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hoppe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hoppe trying to control from half guard but McCraken is working away.
Hoppe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCraken is doing well to control the position and prevent Hoppe from advancing to side control.
Hoppe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCraken's head.
Hoppe trying to control the action but McCraken is working from the bottom.
Hoppe trying to pass the guard but McCraken defending well.
McCraken manages to get to full guard.
Hoppe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCraken is controlling Hoppe's posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hoppe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hoppe wants to pass the guard but McCraken is keeping the position.
McCraken wants to sweep here but Hoppe controlling him for the moment.
McCraken can't keep his opponent in guard - Hoppe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McCraken avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hoppe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCraken is trying to stand.
Hoppe passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McCraken!
Hoppe landing punches.
Hoppe lands a couple of good shots and McCraken has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
McCraken trying to control the position but Hoppe manages to sink in the hooks.
Hoppe trying to control momentarily.
Hoppe is working the ground and pound. Can McCraken escape?
Hoppe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoppe keeps control of the position as McCraken tries to break free.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCraken is covering up but some of the strikes from Hoppe are getting through and doing damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Hermann Hoppe dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McCraken is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hoppe looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
McCraken has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hans Hermann Hoppe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoppe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
McCraken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hoppe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hoppe looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McCraken fails to land with a series of punches.
McCraken misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Hoppe.
Hoppe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hoppe lands a jab to the head.
Hoppe scores with a hook.
Hoppe 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Hoppe.
McCraken takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hoppe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoppe moves away from the strike by McCraken.
Hoppe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCraken swivels and escapes.
McCraken loads up on a big right hand but Hoppe slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoppe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoppe.
Hoppe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCraken pinned against the cage. McCraken gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McCraken fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hoppe.
Hoppe connects with a body shot.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoppe tries to counter with a takedown but McCraken is quick to defend against it.
McCraken is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hoppe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed right hand from McCraken misses the target.
Hoppe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Hoppe.
McCraken lands a right hook to the body.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoppe moves away.
Hoppe throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A right-left combo lands from Hoppe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McCraken connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hoppe. Hoppe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hoppe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hoppe throws a predictable looking body shot
letting McCraken counter with a right hand.
McCraken is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hoppe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Hoppe misses with a shot to the body
and McCraken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoppe lands a nice looking body shot.
Dougal McCraken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoppe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCraken is fending him off so far but Hoppe persists. Nope, McCraken circles away and we're back to standing.
McCraken flicks out a counter leg kick but Hoppe steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Hermann Hoppe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoppe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCraken.
Hoppe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hoppe is looking to stall here but McCraken recovers full guard.
Hoppe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCraken can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCraken working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hoppe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hoppe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hoppe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCraken is keeping the position for now.
McCraken working a defensive guard here.
McCraken tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCraken keeping full guard, as Hoppe tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hoppe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hoppe trying to control but McCraken is working from the bottom.
McCraken is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hoppe trying to control the position from guard on top but McCraken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCraken is controlling Hoppe's posture.
Hoppe lands a couple of digs.
McCraken is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dougal McCraken will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Hoppe shoots in looking for a takedown. McCraken tries to sprawl out of it but Hoppe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCraken manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McCraken looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCraken lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hoppe slips under a jab from McCraken.
McCraken misses with a hook. Hoppe ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Hoppe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McCraken.
Hoppe looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by McCraken. That's going to slow Hoppe down.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Hoppe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken connects with a right hand. Hoppe shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Hoppe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoppe shoots in but McCraken avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McCraken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hoppe.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Hermann Hoppe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCraken throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Hoppe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoppe feinted with a counter takedown.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoppe.
Hoppe digs a good hook to McCraken's body.
Hoppe throws a right and a left that both miss.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoppe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken.
McCraken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoppe.
Hoppe pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCraken is out of range and Hoppe settles back down.
McCraken lands a head shot.
Hoppe tries to move into range but McCraken moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hoppe misses with a body shot
and McCraken counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hoppe misses with a body punch
and McCraken counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCraken is looking to land body kicks.
Hoppe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoppe is looking to wear down McCraken with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheers as McCraken lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hoppe doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken lands a nice shot that snaps Hoppe's head back.
Hoppe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
It looked like Hoppe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hoppe misses with a takedown attempt
and McCraken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCraken connects with a jab.
McCraken wants to slow Hoppe down by chopping away at his legs.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoppe was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
Hoppe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McCraken did well to prevent Hoppe getting side control.
Hoppe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hoppe is looking to advance position but McCraken won't allow it.
Hoppe thows a huge punch but McCraken dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCraken slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McCraken pulls Hoppe in close to prevent any damage.
Hoppe landing some decent shots from guard.
Hoppe pushing down on McCraken's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hoppe thows a huge punch but McCraken dodges it nicely.
Hoppe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hoppe wants to control but McCraken is keeping him busy.
McCraken tries to roll over but Hoppe keeps him under control.
McCraken is concentrating on defense, preventing Hoppe from advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McCraken is trying desperately to improve position.
Hoppe lands a big shot there that rocks McCraken but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hoppe landing strikes from the mount and McCraken is in trouble!
McCraken takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McCraken tries to hold on but Hoppe pushes him away.
Hoppe raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoppe lands a couple of good shots and McCraken has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Dougal McCraken just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hoppe shoots in and drives through. McCraken sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from McCraken.
McCraken connects with a right hand. Hoppe shakes it off.
Hoppe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCraken. McCraken obviously looking to wear him down.
Hoppe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoppe. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoppe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hoppe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That kick from McCraken tenderised Hoppe's leg. Hoppe is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hoppe momentarily.
Hoppe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoppe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCraken as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Hermann Hoppe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCraken fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCraken takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hoppe misses with a body shot.
Hoppe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCraken connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McCraken swings for the body but Hoppe moves out of range.
Hoppe looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
Hoppe with a poor takedown
and McCraken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hoppe throws a shot to the body.
Hoppe shoots in looking for a takedown but McCraken manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hoppe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McCraken feints a counter leg kick.
McCraken scores with a sloppy right hand. Hoppe should have avoided that one.
Hoppe misses with a takedown attempt
and McCraken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCraken has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McCraken lands a head shot.
Hoppe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCraken circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoppe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hoppe looks for a takedown but McCraken sprawls well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from McCraken misses the target.
McCraken slips a jab from Hoppe.
Hoppe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
McCraken lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hoppe's sensitive parts.
McCraken with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McCraken takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hoppe lands with a nice body punch.
Hoppe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hoppe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCraken takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCraken takes one to the side of the head.
Hoppe misses with a hook. McCraken ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCraken lands with a right hand.
Hoppe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McCraken pushes Hoppe away with a front kick.
McCraken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoppe throws out the jab.
Hoppe looks to land a combination but McCraken avoids it well.
Hoppe misses with a body shot.
McCraken thuds a left hand into Hoppe's body.
McCraken displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hoppe.
McCraken swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hoppe.
Hoppe misses with a shot to the body
and McCraken counters with a nice body shot.
McCraken lands a leg kick that knocks Hoppe off balance momentarily.
Dougal McCraken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCraken looks to land a body kick but Hoppe moved away.
McCraken throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe misses with a 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!
Hoppe throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
Hoppe misses with a wild body shot.
Hoppe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hoppe at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Hoppe blocks the low kick.
Hoppe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McCraken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoppe misses with a wild body shot.
Hoppe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoppe.
McCraken takes a swing at Hoppe's ribcage but misses.
McCraken lands with a cross.
Hoppe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCraken but McCraken pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hoppe looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dougal McCraken dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hoppe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoppe.
McCraken bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hoppe's head backwards.
Hoppe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoppe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoppe moves away.
McCraken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoppe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoppe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McCraken kicks Hoppe off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCraken takes a jab right on the kisser.
McCraken scoring well with a low kick there.
Hoppe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McCraken lands a glancing blow to the side of Hoppe's head.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoppe.
Hoppe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hoppe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCraken slaps away a takedown attempt from Hoppe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McCraken thuds a left hand into Hoppe's body.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoppe manages to avoid it.
Hoppe looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
The fighters circling - McCraken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoppe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCraken's head backwards.
Hoppe misses with a wild body shot.
Hoppe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hoppe darts in looking for a takedown but McCraken gets double underhooks and turns Hoppe into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McCraken as Hoppe tries to tie him up.
Hoppe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCraken lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hoppe backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCraken creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McCraken gets underhooks to prevent Hoppe's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Hermann Hoppe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCraken has a couple of punches blocked by Hoppe.
McCraken manages to break the clinch.
McCraken lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hoppe's sensitive parts.
Hoppe looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoppe. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hans Hermann Hoppe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoppe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McCraken feints and then cracks Hoppe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hoppe down.
Hoppe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hoppe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken punishes Hoppe's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCraken connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hoppe momentarily.
Hoppe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken.
McCraken scores with a jab to the body.
Hoppe drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hoppe scoring with some ground and pound.
Hoppe wants to control from the top but McCraken keeps moving.
Dougal McCraken is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCraken looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McCraken is continuing to stall.
Hoppe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCraken has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hoppe is looking to work some ground and pound but McCraken has wrist control.
McCraken looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoppe is one step ahead there.
McCraken working a defensive guard but Hoppe passes into half guard.
Hoppe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dougal McCraken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McCraken has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:49
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dougal McCraken!
Dougal McCraken is the new lightweight champion!
After the fight, Dougal McCraken 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joosep Lõhmus (ranked 10 p4p, 75 weight class) and Robert MacArthur Jnr (ranked 2 p4p, 12 weight class). Lõhmus comes to the cage accompanied by Amon Amarth - The Way of Vikings. MacArthur Jnr has chosen barbarian pipe band as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Joosep Lõhmus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert MacArthur Jnr!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacArthur Jnr ducks under a wild hook from Lõhmus.
We've been informed that MacArthur Jnr has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lõhmus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice defenses there by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lõhmus's corner calls for a 1-2. Lõhmus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Joosep Lõhmus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a head kick that misses.
MacArthur Jnr just misses with a punch to the body.
Lõhmus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lõhmus throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook to the side of Lõhmus's head but Lõhmus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lõhmus misses with the body kick
enabling MacArthur Jnr to counter with a crisp jab.
Lõhmus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr flicks out a counter leg kick but Lõhmus steps away.
Lõhmus takes a swing at MacArthur Jnr's ribcage but misses.
MacArthur Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus misses with a hook
letting MacArthur Jnr counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Lõhmus as he connects with a hook.
Lõhmus cracks MacArthur Jnr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A low kick from MacArthur Jnr is predictable there
and Lõhmus counters with an outside leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr takes one to the chin there.
Lõhmus misses the body punch
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a nice uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a right hand.
Lõhmus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacArthur Jnr doesn't seem bothered though.
Lõhmus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from MacArthur Jnr misses
and Lõhmus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lõhmus misses with a leg kick.
It looks like Lõhmus has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lõhmus looks to score with a jab to the body but MacArthur Jnr is just out of range.
Lõhmus swings away with a body shot that misses
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lõhmus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MacArthur Jnr can pounce on him.
Lõhmus loads up on a big right hand but MacArthur Jnr slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot.
MacArthur Jnr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lõhmus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lõhmus throws a low kick but it's checked well by MacArthur Jnr.
A big right from MacArthur Jnr misses.
MacArthur Jnr avoids the body shot from Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus scoring well with a low kick there.
Lõhmus lands a body shot.
MacArthur Jnr lands a slapping body shot.
MacArthur Jnr tried to score with a low kick but Lõhmus checks it.
MacArthur Jnr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
MacArthur Jnr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lõhmus throws a quick counter kick to the body but MacArthur Jnr avoids it.
Lõhmus throws a body punch but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacArthur Jnr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus lands a really nice looking cross but MacArthur Jnr seems unphased.
Nice shot by Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lõhmus is out of range and MacArthur Jnr settles back down.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a low kick as Lõhmus jumps back.
A solid body kick from Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr tries to score with a low kick but Lõhmus moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Lõhmus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lõhmus with a nice calf kick.
MacArthur Jnr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lõhmus lands with an uppercut that bounces MacArthur Jnr off the cage and back into range.
Lõhmus tests MacArthur Jnr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lõhmus with a nice calf kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacArthur Jnr.
A big right from Lõhmus misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lõhmus throws a nice outside leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lõhmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr was well out of range. Poor timing from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus lands a really nice looking cross but MacArthur Jnr seems unphased.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Joosep Lõhmus has been cut.
MacArthur Jnr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lõhmus.
Donk. Lõhmus catches MacArthur Jnr right on the button with a cross.
Lõhmus throws a head kick but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacArthur Jnr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lõhmus.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joosep Lõhmus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joosep Lõhmus's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lõhmus misses with a hook. MacArthur Jnr ducked under it nicely.
Joosep Lõhmus is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MacArthur Jnr just misses with a punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lõhmus checks a leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but MacArthur Jnr might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lõhmus has got the better of the exchanges.
MacArthur Jnr tries a head kick but it misses.
Lõhmus thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacArthur Jnr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lõhmus lands with a right hand.
Lõhmus throws a jab when MacArthur Jnr was well out of range.
Lõhmus cracks MacArthur Jnr with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lõhmus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps MacArthur Jnr's head backwards.
Lõhmus misses with a straight right.
Lõhmus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Lõhmus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lõhmus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but MacArthur Jnr checks it well.
Lõhmus avoids the body shot from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body shot but no joy.
Lõhmus slips under a jab from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr throws a low kick, looking for Lõhmus's leg but Lõhmus calmly moves out of range.
Lõhmus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and MacArthur Jnr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lõhmus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick which misses MacArthur Jnr's front leg but catches the back leg as MacArthur Jnr tries to avoid it.
Lõhmus misses with a looping right.
Lõhmus's jab looks to have found its range, popping MacArthur Jnr under the eye.
MacArthur Jnr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lõhmus throws a shot from downtown. MacArthur Jnr moves away and avoids it.
MacArthur Jnr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
MacArthur Jnr throws a half hearted mid kick.
MacArthur Jnr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lõhmus. That's going to slow MacArthur Jnr down.
Lõhmus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MacArthur Jnr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Lõhmus misses.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr checks it.
Lõhmus throws a low kick but MacArthur Jnr avoids it.
MacArthur Jnr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A good leg kick by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a nice outside leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a low kick.
MacArthur Jnr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lõhmus is able to avoid easily.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good shot there by Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr lands a nice shot that snaps Lõhmus's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus lands an overhand right.
A punch lands to the side of MacArthur Jnr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lõhmus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lõhmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lõhmus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A low kick from MacArthur Jnr misses
and Lõhmus counters with a stiff right hand.
Lõhmus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lõhmus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lõhmus lunges at MacArthur Jnr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by MacArthur Jnr's hand.
MacArthur Jnr throws a front kick aimed at Lõhmus's knee but Lõhmus avoids it well.
Lõhmus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a low kick, right behind Lõhmus 's knee.
MacArthur Jnr slips a jab from Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacArthur Jnr scores with a sloppy right hand. Lõhmus should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr moves away.
MacArthur Jnr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick which misses MacArthur Jnr's front leg but catches the back leg as MacArthur Jnr tries to avoid it.
Lõhmus misses with a low kick.
Lõhmus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacArthur Jnr can do to turn this around?
MacArthur Jnr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lõhmus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lõhmus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MacArthur Jnr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
MacArthur Jnr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jab, jab by MacArthur Jnr - just one landing.
Lõhmus throws out a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range and Lõhmus only half commits.
Lõhmus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lõhmus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MacArthur Jnr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
MacArthur Jnr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lõhmus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
MacArthur Jnr throws a shot from downtown. Lõhmus moves away and avoids it.
A clash of legs there as MacArthur Jnr blocks the low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joosep Lõhmus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joosep Lõhmus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lõhmus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches MacArthur Jnr on the side of the head.
Lõhmus moves out of range of the strikes.
Lõhmus throws a body shot but no joy.
Lõhmus clobbers MacArthur Jnr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lõhmus misses with a hook. MacArthur Jnr ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus scores with a hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by MacArthur Jnr!
Lõhmus throws a right hand that misses
and MacArthur Jnr counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Jnr throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big left from Lõhmus misses.
MacArthur Jnr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lõhmus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lõhmus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacArthur Jnr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lõhmus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. MacArthur Jnr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lõhmus missing with a left hand there. MacArthur Jnr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lõhmus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacArthur Jnr slips a jab from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus thumps MacArthur Jnr with a low kick.
Lõhmus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lõhmus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lõhmus cracks MacArthur Jnr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lõhmus lands with a good body shot.
Lõhmus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lõhmus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lõhmus jabs MacArthur Jnr right on the nose. MacArthur Jnr blinks but takes it well.
MacArthur Jnr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus misses with a wild body shot.
MacArthur Jnr throws a right hand that misses
and Lõhmus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lõhmus with the inside leg kick.
Lõhmus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacArthur Jnr.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacArthur Jnr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lõhmus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacArthur Jnr looks to throw a body kick
and Lõhmus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lõhmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr was well out of range. Poor timing from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacArthur Jnr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick lands for MacArthur Jnr.
Lõhmus just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
MacArthur Jnr sizes up Lõhmus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lõhmus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lõhmus lands a nice looking body shot.
MacArthur Jnr moves forwards but Lõhmus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lõhmus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lõhmus throws a lazy right hand but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lõhmus lands a leg kick that knocks MacArthur Jnr off balance momentarily.
Lõhmus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lõhmus jabs MacArthur Jnr right on the nose. MacArthur Jnr blinks but takes it well.
MacArthur Jnr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range as Lõhmus throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lõhmus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacArthur Jnr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacArthur Jnr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lõhmus on the side of the head.
Lõhmus misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr throws the kick towards the body but Lõhmus avoids it.
MacArthur Jnr throws a lazy right hand but Lõhmus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lõhmus misses with a right hand
and MacArthur Jnr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by MacArthur Jnr.
Lõhmus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacArthur Jnr has a couple of punches blocked by Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr tries to throw a body punch but Lõhmus avoids it by throwing MacArthur Jnr back against the cage.
Lõhmus struggles to land a body shot inside as MacArthur Jnr controls his hands.
MacArthur Jnr tries to throw a body punch but Lõhmus avoids it by throwing MacArthur Jnr back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joosep Lõhmus clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Joosep Lõhmus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lõhmus counters with a nice low kick that buckles MacArthur Jnr's knee momentarily.
Lõhmus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt MacArthur Jnr.
Lõhmus throws a hook but MacArthur Jnr blocks it.
Lõhmus throws a lazy right hand but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lõhmus feints and then cracks MacArthur Jnr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow MacArthur Jnr down.
Lõhmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr was well out of range. Poor timing from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus moves out of range of the body kick.
Lõhmus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacArthur Jnr throws out the jab.
Lõhmus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a stiff right hand.
Lõhmus throws a big shot that misses.
Lõhmus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr walks into a straight right hand from Lõhmus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr lands a head shot.
Lõhmus misses with a hook
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lõhmus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A low kick from Lõhmus is predictable there
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacArthur Jnr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
MacArthur Jnr misses with an uppercut. Lõhmus saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lõhmus. That's going to slow MacArthur Jnr down.
MacArthur Jnr lands with an uppercut that bounces Lõhmus off the cage and back into range.
Lõhmus scores with a sloppy right hand. MacArthur Jnr should have avoided that one.
Lõhmus throws a lazy right hand but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from MacArthur Jnr! But no joy.
Lõhmus looks to land a right hand but MacArthur Jnr moved out of range.
MacArthur Jnr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lõhmus misses with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lõhmus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus misses with a straight left.
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!
Lõhmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr flicks out a counter leg kick but Lõhmus steps away.
MacArthur Jnr lands a really nice looking cross but Lõhmus seems unphased.
A slow jab from Lõhmus misses its intended target.
MacArthur Jnr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lõhmus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacArthur Jnr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lõhmus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lõhmus swings away with a body shot that misses
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lõhmus's knee momentarily.
MacArthur Jnr defending well as Lõhmus loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick from MacArthur Jnr misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lõhmus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
MacArthur Jnr wants to slow Lõhmus down by chopping away at his legs.
Lõhmus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and MacArthur Jnr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lõhmus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a stiff right hand.
Lõhmus misses with a body kick.
MacArthur Jnr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
MacArthur Jnr loads up on a big right hand but Lõhmus slips the punch.
MacArthur Jnr swinging wildly here.
MacArthur Jnr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lõhmus throwing a counter right hand but MacArthur Jnr manages to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lõhmus was well out of range. Poor timing from MacArthur Jnr.
Lõhmus throws a sloppy head kick and MacArthur Jnr moves out of range easily.
MacArthur Jnr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lõhmus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lõhmus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacArthur Jnr replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lõhmus blocks it well.
Lõhmus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lõhmus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr blocks a jab.
Lõhmus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lõhmus scores with a body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - MacArthur Jnr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lõhmus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacArthur Jnr.
Lõhmus lands a leg kick that knocks MacArthur Jnr off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacArthur Jnr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lõhmus.
The fighters circling - Lõhmus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from MacArthur Jnr misses.
MacArthur Jnr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lõhmus avoids the body shot from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Joosep Lõhmus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joosep Lõhmus's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A good leg kick by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus misses with a looping left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lõhmus 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 MacArthur Jnr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from MacArthur Jnr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
MacArthur Jnr staying out of range there.
Lõhmus ducks right into an uppercut from MacArthur Jnr.
Lõhmus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacArthur Jnr.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from MacArthur Jnr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lõhmus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lõhmus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lõhmus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lõhmus throws a half hearted mid kick.
A shot to the liver by Lõhmus. Beautiful body shot.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lõhmus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacArthur Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lõhmus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lõhmus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lõhmus takes one to the chin there.
Lõhmus misses with a lunging right hand
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a stiff right hand.
Lõhmus throws the left hand but MacArthur Jnr avoids the punch easily.
Lõhmus throws the left hand but MacArthur Jnr avoids the punch easily.
And MacArthur Jnr responds with a good body kick, but Lõhmus manages to step out the way in time.
Lõhmus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lõhmus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lõhmus connects with a right hand. MacArthur Jnr shakes it off.
Lõhmus throws a solid leg kick but MacArthur Jnr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lõhmus.
Lõhmus lands with an uppercut that bounces MacArthur Jnr off the cage and back into range.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot.
MacArthur Jnr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr wants to clinch up but Lõhmus keeps it at a distance.
Lõhmus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
MacArthur Jnr sizes up Lõhmus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lõhmus with a nice calf kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lõhmus throws the kick towards the body but MacArthur Jnr avoids it.
Lõhmus throws a lazy uppercut
and MacArthur Jnr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
MacArthur Jnr jabs at Lõhmus's body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
MacArthur Jnr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lõhmus moves out of range as MacArthur Jnr strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Lõhmus finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lõhmus moves out of range of the body kick from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a looping left.
Joosep Lõhmus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr wants to clinch.
MacArthur Jnr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lõhmus.
Robert MacArthur Jnr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacArthur Jnr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lõhmus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Lõhmus misses the target.
MacArthur Jnr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lõhmus checks it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Lõhmus misses the target.
Lõhmus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus jabs at MacArthur Jnr's body.
MacArthur Jnr tries to clinch there but Lõhmus circles away.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lõhmus's hands.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacArthur Jnr clinches up with Lõhmus and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Lõhmus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacArthur Jnr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacArthur Jnr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lõhmus lands an uppercut.
Lõhmus lands a body punch.
MacArthur Jnr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a punch on the inside.
Lõhmus misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from MacArthur Jnr.
Lõhmus tries to work over MacArthur Jnr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lõhmus misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robert MacArthur Jnr.
I think Lõhmus 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 50:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joosep Lõhmus!
Joosep Lõhmus retains his light heavyweight title!
Joosep Lõhmus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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