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GAMMA#934 Karim v Babinski PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaz McStafferson (ranked 1676 p4p, 1857 weight class) and Trond Asmundsen (ranked 248 p4p, 270 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaz McStafferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trond Asmundsen!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McStafferson throws out a powerful jab.
Asmundsen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McStafferson.
It seemed like Asmundsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Asmundsen connects with an inside leg kick.
McStafferson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McStafferson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McStafferson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Asmundsen eats them both and turns towards McStafferson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Asmundsen moves away from the strike by McStafferson.
Asmundsen misses the jab.
McStafferson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McStafferson looks to score with a jab to the body but Asmundsen is just out of range.
McStafferson looks to land a left hand but Asmundsen moved out of range nicely.
Asmundsen lands a nice looking kick to the body. McStafferson takes a step back to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asmundsen misses with a double jab.
Asmundsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McStafferson.
Asmundsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Asmundsen's jab looks to have found its range, popping McStafferson under the eye.
McStafferson catches Asmundsen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McStafferson punishes Asmundsen's body with a nice straight punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Asmundsen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStafferson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Asmundsen looks to land a left hand but McStafferson moved out of range nicely.
Asmundsen cracks McStafferson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Asmundsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McStafferson.
McStafferson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Asmundsen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Asmundsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asmundsen ducks under a wild hook from McStafferson.
McStafferson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McStafferson misses with a combination
so Asmundsen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McStafferson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
My spies in The Barn inform me that Asmundsen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Asmundsen trying to control but McStafferson is working from the bottom.
Asmundsen is in close to McStafferson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asmundsen trying to control but McStafferson is working from the bottom.
Asmundsen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen in side control, throwing shots but McStafferson defends.
Asmundsen landing strikes.
McStafferson is trying to get back to half guard.
Asmundsen is looking to take a break and control but McStafferson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McStafferson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McStafferson is looking to regain half guard here but Asmundsen keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen grinds an elbow into McStafferson's temple.
Asmundsen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Asmundsen taking a breather here.
Asmundsen wants to control but McStafferson is keeping him busy.
McStafferson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McStafferson is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McStafferson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McStafferson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Asmundsen throws a strike aimed at the side of McStafferson's head but McStafferson avoids it well.
McStafferson regains half guard.
McStafferson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McStafferson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Asmundsen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Asmundsen throws a sloppy strike and McStafferson has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Asmundsen is forced to tap! Great BJJ from McStafferson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaz McStafferson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corey Smith Jr (ranked 880 p4p, 1197 weight class) and Claudio Escorre (ranked 21 p4p, 39 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Smith Jr might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to You Will Know My Name. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Corey Smith Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Claudio Escorre!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escorre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Escorre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escorre moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escorre. Smith Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Escorre misses the target.
Smith Jr scores with a punch to the head.
 It looks like Claudio Escorre has been cut.
Smith Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Escorre.
A little feinted left hand from Smith Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Escorre should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from Escorre.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escorre throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Escorre takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jed's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Escorre tries to clinch up.
Escorre misses with a wild combination.
Escorre swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Claudio Escorre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Escorre has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Some wild striking there from Escorre.
Escorre jabs Smith Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Escorre misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut.
Escorre throws a counter combo.
Escorre staying out of range there.
Escorre closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Escorre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Escorre.
Escorre holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Escorre lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith Jr or not.
Escorre working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Escorre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Escorre throws a series of punches but Smith Jr avoids them all with ease.
Escorre misses with a hook.
Escorre misses with a combination
and Smith Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Escorre throws a combination that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A low kick lands for Smith Jr.
Smith Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Escorre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith Jr misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escorre throws a right hand that Smith Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith Jr also avoids with ease.
It looked like Smith Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Escorre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escorre lands with a nice combination. Smith Jr backs away looking to recover.
Escorre misses with a combination
and Smith Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escorre misses with a few strikes there.
Escorre tries to bum rush Smith Jr with a series of wild strikes but Smith Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Escorre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Escorre misses with an uppercut
and Smith Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Escorre blocks a jab.
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 Corey Smith Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Claudio Escorre's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Escorre misses with a combination
and Smith Jr counters with a leg kick.
Smith Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Escorre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Escorre.
Escorre tries to clinch but Smith Jr is having none of it.
Smith Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Escorre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith Jr counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Escorre out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Smith Jr is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Corey Smith Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Corey Smith Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Claudio Escorre stepped up to the mic, saying 'I swear I didn't expect you to have that beast inside you. I want my rematch against this brave fighter as soon as possible.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tree Fortay (ranked 1324 p4p, 403 weight class) and Disco Kid (ranked 151 p4p, 48 weight class). Fortay comes to the cage accompanied by The Choice Is Yours. Kid has chosen Wu Tang Clan - Protect Ya Neck as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Tree Fortay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Disco Kid!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kid takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fortay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fortay throws a looping overhand right but Kid ducks down to avoid it.
Kid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fortay.
Kid lands with an overhand left.
Fortay lands a head kick. Kid smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kid motions for Fortay to come forward. Kid throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fortay has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fortay prevents a body shot from Kid.
Fortay misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fortay.
Kid misses with the head strike.
Fortay blocking some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fortay.
Kid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fortay trying to stall but Kid improves his position.
Kid throws a punch but it's blocked by Fortay.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kid tries to pull guard but Fortay won't allow it.
Kid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fortay is pressed up against the cage. Kid has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fortay down to the mat. Fortay avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid swinging wildly here.
Fortay throws a lazy right hand but Kid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kid drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fortay defends it well.
Kid fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fortay, pushing him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Fortay.
Fortay tries a body shot but Kid blocks it.
Kid is working Fortay over against the cage.
Fortay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fortay struggles to land a body shot inside as Kid controls his hands.
Fortay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Kid misses.
Fortay is looking to counter punch.
Fortay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kid swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fortay throws a series of punches but Kid avoids them all with ease.
Fortay has closed the distance and engaged Kid in a clinch.
Kid lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fortay tries to work over Kid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kid pulls guard effortlessly.
Kid is looking for a triangle but Fortay pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kid has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fortay has managed to get both his arms back between Kid's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fortay trying to control but Kid is working from the bottom.
Fortay is really struggling to control Kid but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kid is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fortay is aware though and is defending well.
Kid being controlled here, momentarily.
Fortay wants to pass the guard but Kid is keeping the position.
Kid keeping moving, preventing Fortay from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortay works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kid wants to control but Fortay is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fortay stalling.
Kid trying to control here.
Fortay with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kid is looking to control Fortay's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kid avoid being mounted?
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kid with a nice cross.
Fortay gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fortay misses with a looping left.
Fortay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Kid misses.
Fortay connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slow jab from Kid misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Fortay misses its target.
Kid stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fortay throws the left hand but Kid avoids the punch easily.
Kid is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fortay thows a left - swing and a miss!
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 Tree Fortay 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.
Kid lands with a hook. Fortay tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kid shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fortay but Fortay pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kid pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fortay back to the cage. Kid follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fortay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circling - Fortay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kid doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fortay throws out a leg kick but Kid moves out of range and Fortay only half commits.
Fortay connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fortay turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fortay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kid. Fortay does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortay takes a swing at Kid's ribcage but misses.
Fortay lands a jab.
Fortay swats away the attempt to clinch by Kid.
Fortay lands a jab to Kid's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortay tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kid is able to avoid easily.
Fortay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fortay digs a good body shot into Kid's ribs.
Fortay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kid swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kid instigates a clinch.
Kid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fortay stalling the fight.
Kid scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kid struggles to land a body shot inside as Fortay controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Fortay.
Kid throws a punch but it's blocked by Fortay.
Kid tries to throw a body punch but Fortay avoids it by throwing Kid back against the cage.
Kid can't find room to land a body shot as Fortay controls the action.
Kid blocks an uppercut.
Fortay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kid tries a body shot but Fortay blocks it.
Fortay blocks a body shot from Kid.
Fortay works on Kid's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kid.
Fortay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fortay manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fortay looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kid trying to control but Fortay is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fortay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kid lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kid's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kid throws a big right hand that misses.
Fortay controls Kid momentarily but Kid frees himself.
Fortay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fortay is working hard here to advance position.
Fortay is looking for a triangle here but Kid uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kid lands some shots froms side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid taking a breather here.
Fortay taking a bit of punishment here - Kid scoring with strikes.
Fortay is trying to get back to half guard.
Kid working the ground and pound.
Kid working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kid is trying to get an arm triangle but Fortay is defending well.
Fortay dodges the ground and pound from Kid.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Disco Kid will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Fortay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kid.
Nice shot lands for Kid.
Fortay ducks under a wild hook from Kid.
A low kick from Fortay is predictable there
and Kid counters with a shoot takedown. Fortay fights it but they end up in guard.
Kid postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kid working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kid works over Fortay with some ground and pound from guard.
Fortay bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kid's guard.
Fortay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kid lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fortay is keeping the position for now.
Kid postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid throwing strikes but missing.
Kid lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kid working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fortay's head.
Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kid working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Kid's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kid postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kid is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortay is trying to control the position but Kid postures up.
Fortay is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fortay wants to control but Kid is keeping him busy.
Kid regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fortay trying to control but Kid is working from the bottom.
Fortay drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kid looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kid looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kid!
Fortay gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortay wants to hold on but Kid pushes him away.
Kid landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kid takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kid working the ground and pound effectively.
Kid scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fortay tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fortay is squirming around, avoiding Kid's attempts to control the action.
Kid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortay is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kid postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fortay looks a forlorn figure.
Kid wants to control the pace but Fortay is squirming around nicely.
Fortay can't escape the position.
Kid can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fortay is looking to escape.
Kid breaks from Fortay's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Disco Kid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kid 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Disco Kid!
Disco Kid spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carey Mahoney (ranked 655 p4p, 704 weight class) and Jay Simon (ranked 90 p4p, 97 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 22 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carey Mahoney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jay Simon!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simon misses with a body shot.
Mahoney tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mahoney has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Mahoney connects with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Simon.
Mahoney takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mahoney instigates a clinch.
Simon can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Mahoney blocks a body shot from Simon.
Simon struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahoney controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Simon.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Simon on the inside.
Simon misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahoney.
Simon lands a body punch.
Simon is trying to trip Mahoney. He has hold of a leg but Mahoney is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Simon persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simon trying to control but Mahoney is working from the bottom.
Mahoney has control of Simon's left arm, preventing Simon from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahoney is trying to control the position but Simon postures up.
Simon drops back looking for a leg! Mahoney is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mahoney manages to kick Simon off! Simon jumps back into Mahoney's guard.
Simon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mahoney swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two 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.
Mahoney is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Simon dives into side control.
Mahoney is looking to regain half guard here but Simon keeps moving and retains side control.
Simon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Simon laying and praying for a moment but Mahoney takes advantage and regains half guard.
Simon wants to work for an arm triangle but Mahoney is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simon is looking to advance position but Mahoney won't allow it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Simon stops Mahoney from getting back to his feet.
Simon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mahoney keeps working.
Mahoney is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mahoney is just riding it out for now. Simon eventually gives up the hold.
Mahoney is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Simon wants to take a breather but Mahoney is having none of it.
Simon is looking for a kimura here.
Simon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mahoney trying to hold on to Simon's head to control him but Simon postures up.
Simon trying to control the action but Mahoney is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mahoney closes the distance and clinches.
Simon blocks an elbow strike from Mahoney.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Simon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mahoney tries to clinch but Simon moves out of range.
Simon connects with a nice looking jab.
Mahoney moves in looking to clinch but Simon pushes him off.
Simon keeps the fight on the outside.
Mahoney tries to clinch up.
Simon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahoney clinches up with Simon and pushes him back against the cage.
Mahoney prevents a body shot from Simon.
Simon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simon.
Simon blocks an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mahoney.
Simon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahoneys head.
Knees to the body from Mahoney.
Simon tries to score a body lock takedown but Mahoney shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Mahoney.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahoney looking to slow down the pace here.
Simon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahoney's elbow.
Mahoney prevents a body shot from Simon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahoney takes a shot to the head.
Carey Mahoney has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Simon lands a right hand.
Mahoney manages to break the clinch.
Simon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simon dips to his left and cracks Mahoney with an uppercut!
Some wild striking there from Simon.
Mahoney throwing a counter right hand but Simon manages to avoid it.
Simon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice straight punches there by Simon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Simon.
Mahoney gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Simon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mahoney has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Simon has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mahoney lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mahoney manages to break the clinch.
Simon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mahoney tries to clinch up but Simon circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Simon, pushing him back against the cage.
Mahoney has a couple of punches blocked by Simon.
Mahoney tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simon avoids it.
Simon is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mahoney can't fight it off and eventually Simon manages to take the fight to the floor. Mahoney looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Simon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mahoney swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mahoney seems keen to control Simon's posture.
Mahoney keeping moving, preventing Simon from controlling successfully.
Simon is looking to pass into half guard but Mahoney pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mahoney is in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simon isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mahoney stacks Simon on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mahoney!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney stands up and beckons Simon to his feet.
Simon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mahoney's head.
Mahoney is looking to clinch.
Simon scores with a nice right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahoney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Simon looks to land a left hand but Mahoney moved out of range nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Simon is stalling here.
Mahoney misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahoney.
Mahoney lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahoney working Simon over with knees to the body.
Mahoney creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Simon's defenses.
Mahoney is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Simon is keeping busy.
Mahoney lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mahoney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simon's elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simon takes a shot to the head.
Mahoney lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mahoney gets through Simon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mahoney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahoney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Mahoney.
Simon lands with a left to the head.
Mahoney tries a body shot but Simon blocks it.
Simon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Simon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mahoney pulls his leg out and moves away.
Carey Mahoney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Simon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simon closes the distance and pushes Mahoney back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carey Mahoney dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Simon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mahoney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simon.
Simon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahoney tries to clinch but Simon moves out of range.
Mahoney tries to clinch there but Simon circles away.
Mahoney doesn't manage to clinch there - Simon circles away.
Mahoney tries to clinch up but Simon circles away and keeps his distance.
Mahoney tries to clinch but Simon moves out of range.
Simon swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahoney.
Simon scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahoney misses the target.
Mahoney is looking to clinch.
Simon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mahoney's head backwards.
Mahoney tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Simon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Simon swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahoney.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahoney tries to clinch there but Simon circles away.
Mahoney moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Simon has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mahoney fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mahoney wants to clinch but Simon slips to the side
and Simon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mahoney looks to clinch
enabling Simon to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahoney tries to clinch there but Simon circles away.
Mahoney tries to clinch
so Simon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Simon trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahoney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mahoney haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mahoney pulls Simon in close to his closed guard and prevents Simon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Simon trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahoney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simon stays in close to Mahoney's body and controls the position.
Simon slips nicely into half guard.
Mahoney is looking to improve his position.
Mahoney is trying is best to control the position here.
Mahoney is looking to escape.
Simon uses his free foot to push down on Mahoney's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mahoney.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahoney really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simon moves to the back.
Mahoney preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Simon.
Simon is hanging on to Mahoney's back as he tries to escape.
Mahoney trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mahoney manages to reverse the position and now he's in Simon's guard. Nice work there by Mahoney.
Simon is looking for a triangle here but Mahoney uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Simon tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simon wants to control but Mahoney postures up.
Simon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mahoney's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jay Simon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simon is staying active underneath Mahoney, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Simon manages to get to full guard.
Mahoney stands up from Simon's guard - Mahoney perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahoney fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mahoney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simon.
Simon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mahoney at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahoney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Simon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Simon 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Simon!
During a confident post fight interview, Jay Simon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Danilov (ranked 703 p4p, 400 weight class) and Kevin Daughtrey (ranked 101 p4p, 58 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ruslan Danilov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ruslan Danilov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 23 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ruslan Danilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 24 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Daughtrey!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danilov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Daughtrey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Daughtrey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Daughtrey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Daughtrey moves into range and connects with a jab.
Danilov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Danilov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daughtrey.
Danilov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Daughtrey 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.
Daughtrey misses with a series of wild punches.
Kevin Daughtrey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daughtrey wants to clinch up but Danilov keeps it at a distance.
Danilov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Daughtrey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Danilov throws a leg kick but Daughtrey sees it coming and moves out of range.
Danilov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daughtrey was well out of range. Poor timing from Danilov.
Danilov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Daughtrey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Danilov throws a head kick but Daughtrey moves out of range.
Daughtrey looks to score with a jab to the body but Danilov is just out of range.
Danilov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Daughtrey will feel that in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danilov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Daughtrey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Daughtrey moves into range and clinches up with Danilov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danilov tries a body shot but Daughtrey blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Danilov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Daughtrey lands with a light punch inside.
Daughtrey lands a nice uppercut.
Daughtrey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Daughtrey lands an elbow inside that Danilov shrugs off.
Danilov throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Danilov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Danilov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danilov scores with a punch to the head.
Danilov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daughtrey.
Danilov is looking to counter punch.
Daughtrey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Danilov moves away.
Daughtrey has Danilov up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daughtrey misses with an elbow strike.
Danilov blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey lands a nice elbow.
Daughtrey lands a nice uppercut.
Daughtrey scores with a shoulder strike.
Daughtrey tries a body shot but Danilov blocks it.
Daughtrey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daughtrey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Danilov stalls.
Daughtrey digs a right hand underneath Danilov's ribcage. Danilov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Daughtrey lands an elbow inside that Danilov shrugs off.
I was talking to Danilov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Daughtrey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daughtrey lands a nice uppercut.
Danilov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Danilov struggles to land a body shot inside as Daughtrey controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daughtrey swings wildly with an uppercut but Danilov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daughtrey scores with a shot to the side of Danilov's head.
Daughtrey presses Danilov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Daughtrey lands an elbow just above Danilov 's eye.
Daughtrey misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Daughtrey fails to land.
Daughtrey lands an elbow inside that Danilov shrugs off.
Daughtrey presses Danilov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Danilov wants to stall.
Danilov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daughtrey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Danilov's elbow.
Daughtrey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Danilov's elbow.
Daughtrey digs a right hand into Danilov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Danilov's gas tank.
Daughtrey tries a body shot but Danilov blocks it.
Daughtrey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Danilov breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danilov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Daughtrey sprawls well initially but Danilov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danilov is looking to advance position but Daughtrey won't allow it.
Danilov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Daughtrey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Daughtrey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danilov wants to pass the guard but Daughtrey is keeping the position.
Danilov controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danilov pushing down on Daughtrey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Daughtrey dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Danilov throws a jab when Daughtrey was well out of range.
Jab from Daughtrey.
Danilov avoids the body shot from Daughtrey.
Danilov slips a jab from Daughtrey.
Danilov lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice uppercut lands for Danilov. That snapped Daughtrey's head back.
Danilov misses the jab.
Ruslan Danilov is winning the standup battle so far.
Daughtrey throws a combination that misses
and Danilov counters with a shoot takedown. Daughtrey fights it but they end up in guard.
Daughtrey keeping moving, preventing Danilov from controlling successfully.
Danilov stopping the sweep attempt from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Danilov.
Danilov controlling from the top position.
Danilov throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danilov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Danilov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daughtrey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Daughtrey moves into the clinch.
Danilov controlling the action here for a moment.
Danilov has Daughtrey pressed against the cage.
Daughtrey is working Danilov over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Daughtrey throws a head punch that misses.
Danilov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Daughtrey just misses with a elbow thrown towards Danilov's brow.
Daughtrey swings wildly with an uppercut but Danilov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daughtrey lands a hook that snaps the head of Danilov backwards.
Danilov wants to stall.
Daughtrey throws a punch but it's blocked by Danilov.
Danilov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Daughtrey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daughtrey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daughtrey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Danilov.
Danilov blocks an uppercut.
Daughtrey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Danilov prevents a body shot from Daughtrey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danilov working aggressively here.
Daughtrey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Daughtrey.
Danilov tries to stall but Daughtrey uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daughtrey.
Danilov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stalling in the clinch from Danilov.
Danilov breaks from the clinch.
Danilov throws a jab when Daughtrey was well out of range.
Daughtrey wants to clinch up but Danilov keeps it at a distance.
Daughtrey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Daughtrey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Danilov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Danilov misses with a straight right.
Kevin Daughtrey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daughtrey tries to bum rush Danilov with a series of wild strikes but Danilov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daughtrey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Daughtrey tries to clinch but Danilov moves out of range.
Daughtrey closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daughtrey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Danilov's elbow.
Danilov avoiding damage.
Daughtrey misses with some punches.
Danilov stalling in the clinch but Daughtrey improves position.
Danilov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Danilov working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Daughtrey gets through Danilov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Daughtrey.
Danilov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daughtrey can't find room to land a body shot as Danilov controls the action.
Daughtrey creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Daughtrey creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Daughtrey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Daughtrey comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Daughtrey 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. And we move into the final round!
Daughtrey wants to clinch.
 It looks like Ruslan Danilov has been cut.
Danilov misses the shot to the body.
Daughtrey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Danilov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daughtrey missing with a left hand there. Danilov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daughtrey staying out of range there.
Danilov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Daughtrey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Daughtrey clinches with his opponent.
Nice body punch from Daughtrey - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Daughtrey.
Kevin Daughtrey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov blocks an uppercut.
Daughtrey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Daughtrey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Danilov taking a breather.
Daughtrey lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daughtrey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daughtrey lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Daughtrey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Danilov misses with a knee to the head.
Daughtrey misses with some punches.
Danilov manages to break the clinch.
Danilov keeps the fight on the outside.
Daughtrey thuds a left hand into Danilov's body.
Danilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daughtrey moves away.
Daughtrey rushes Danilov and presses him up against the cage.
Danilov blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Danilov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Danilov backwards.
Daughtrey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Danilov backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Daughtrey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daughtrey lands a shoulder strike.
Daughtrey lands an elbow that stopped Danilov in his tracks for a moment.
 Danilov is rocked!
Danilov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Daughtrey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Oh Danilov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daughtrey is working Danilov over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Daughtrey.
Daughtrey lands an elbow inside that Danilov shrugs off.
Daughtrey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Danilov backwards.
Danilov takes an elbow to the temple.
Daughtrey struggles to land a body shot inside as Danilov controls his hands.
Danilov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daughtrey lands a nice uppercut.
Danilov with a knee to the head.
Daughtrey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ruslan Danilov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danilov is trying to maintain a safe position but Daughtrey gets an underhook and turns Danilov into the cage.
Danilov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daughtrey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Daughtrey lands a hook that snaps the head of Danilov backwards.
Kevin Daughtrey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Daughtrey tries to throw a body punch but Danilov avoids it by throwing Daughtrey back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daughtrey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Danilov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Daughtrey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Danilov stalling in the clinch.
Daughtrey tries a body shot but Danilov blocks it.
Danilov seems to have got his legs back now.
Daughtrey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Danilov.
Danilov blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A short right from Danilov on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daughtrey.
A nice left hand lands by Daughtrey.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Danilov is struggling to control the position.
Danilov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Daughtrey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Daughtrey 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Daughtrey!
Kevin Daughtrey made sure to mention his sponsor, FUClothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Durden (ranked 30 p4p, 96 weight class) and Dougal McCraken (ranked 5 p4p, 14 weight class). McCraken has chosen Bulgine as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abraham Durden!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dougal McCraken!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCraken tries a head kick but it misses.
Durden lands a head shot.
McCraken throws a wild body kick that Durden sees coming a mile off.
McCraken throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Durden seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McCraken lands a slapping body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCraken.
McCraken throws a jab when Durden was well out of range.
Durden avoids the body shot from McCraken.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Durden.
Durden scores with a leg kick.
Durden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCraken.
McCraken misses with a straight left.
We've been informed that McCraken has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McCraken takes one to the chin there.
McCraken with a nice calf kick.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
Durden looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Durden is looking to chop away at McCraken's legs.
Durden drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Durden tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McCraken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden ducks right into an uppercut from McCraken.
Durden takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Durden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCraken lands a really nice looking cross but Durden seems unphased.
McCraken misses with a looping left.
Durden ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McCraken. Durden shrugs it off though.
Durden throws a solid leg kick but McCraken takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Durden.
McCraken avoids a kick to the body.
McCraken throws a jab but it's blocked by Durden.
Durden throws a shot from downtown. McCraken moves away and avoids it.
McCraken scores with a jab. Durden acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McCraken buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Durden will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Durden lands a really nice looking cross but McCraken seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Durden.
McCraken swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
Durden misses with a hook. McCraken ducked under it nicely.
McCraken avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden misses with an uppercut.
Durden throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A leg kick checked by McCraken.
McCraken flicks out a counter leg kick but Durden steps away.
Good work by Durden as he checks the leg kick.
McCraken goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McCraken lands with a thumping leg kick.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Durden sees it coming and moves out of range.
McCraken getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McCraken closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Durden misses with a left hand
and McCraken counters with a low kick, right behind Durden 's knee.
Durden moves out of range of the body kick.
Durden appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Durden moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken tries a low kick but Durden avoids it.
McCraken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durden scores with a nice right hand.
McCraken stuns Durden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCraken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Durden throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCraken lands with an uppercut that bounces Durden off the cage and back into range.
McCraken cracks Durden with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McCraken thuds a left hand into Durden's body.
Durden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCraken.
A big right from Durden misses.
Durden misses with a body shot.
McCraken feints a counter leg kick.
Durden moves out of range as McCraken throws a body kick.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
Durden throws a nice outside leg kick.
McCraken tries to land a leg kick but Durden saw it coming and moves away.
McCraken throws a body kick that misses.
Durden swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
Nice shot lands for Durden.
A chopping leg kick lands by Durden.
McCraken looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Durden throws a lazy right hand but McCraken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCraken is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durden was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
McCraken is looking to score with low kicks.
A big right from McCraken misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCraken will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Durden lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durden.
McCraken doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McCraken throws a shot from downtown. Durden moves away and avoids it.
McCraken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durden. Durden obviously looking to wear him down.
Durden missing with a left hand there. McCraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Durden looks to throw the jab but McCraken is out of range.
Durden swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McCraken counters with a straight right hand.
Durden avoids the body shot from McCraken.
Durden takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCraken throws the kick towards the body but Durden avoids it.
Durden throws a hook to the side of McCraken's head but McCraken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durden looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCraken takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Durden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Durden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Durden tries to score with a low kick but McCraken moves his leg out of the way.
Durden scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCraken in his tracks.
Durden 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 round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Durden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durden ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
Durden takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCraken has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCraken throws out a loose jab but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCraken.
McCraken lands the left hand.
McCraken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durden. Durden obviously looking to wear him down.
Durden throws a front kick aimed at McCraken's knee but McCraken avoids it well.
Durden misses with a hook. McCraken ducked under it nicely.
McCraken misses with a straight left.
McCraken motions for Durden to come forward. McCraken throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
McCraken lands with a good body shot.
A swing and a miss from McCraken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Durden.
McCraken moves forwards but Durden connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Durden tries to land a body kick
and McCraken counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Durden misses.
A big right from Durden misses.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durden manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCraken with a nice calf kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Durden might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Durden walks forward, straight into a front kick from McCraken.
Durden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Durden's hands.
Durden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCraken.
Durden misses with a hook. McCraken ducked under it nicely.
Durden throws a nice inside leg kick.
Durden doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McCraken scores with a nice right hand.
McCraken connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Durden throws the left hand but McCraken avoids the punch easily.
McCraken throws a chopping leg kick but Durden manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Durden checks a low kick from McCraken.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
Durden moves out of range of the body kick.
McCraken tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Durden is able to avoid easily.
Durden misses the jab.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durden was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durden lands with a right hand.
McCraken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCraken defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
Durden on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.
McCraken moves away from the strike by Durden.
Durden throws a predictable looking body shot
and McCraken counters with a stiff right hand.
McCraken scores with a hook to the body. Durden takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Durden keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden.
Durden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Durden lands with an uppercut that bounces McCraken off the cage and back into range.
Durden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Durden misses
and McCraken counters with a thumping low kick.
Durden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCraken momentarily.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McCraken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
McCraken scores with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCraken to score with a decent uppercut.
Durden lands with a right hand.
Durden lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Durden with a nice calf kick.
McCraken staying out of range there.
McCraken moves out of range of the body kick.
Durden throws a looping overhand right but McCraken ducks down to avoid it.
McCraken goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McCraken moves out of range as Durden strikes.
Durden lands a leg kick that knocks McCraken off balance momentarily.
McCraken thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Durden if he has to take too many more of those.
Durden with a nice cross.
Decent striking displayed by Durden there.
Durden misses with a low kick.
McCraken follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
McCraken looks to throw a body kick
and Durden counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durden misses with a low kick as McCraken jumps back.
McCraken looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for McCraken.
Durden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCraken loads up on a big right hand but Durden slips the punch.
McCraken's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Durden blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Durden. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Durden.
McCraken connects with a body shot.
McCraken lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Durden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCraken is out of range.
McCraken slips under a jab from Durden.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durden manages to avoid it.
Durden scores with a jab to the jaw.
Durden pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCraken is out of range and Durden settles back down.
Durden finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Durden misses the target.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
McCraken misses with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McCraken is able to avoid easily.
McCraken swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCraken is looking to land body kicks.
Durden is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Durden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durden jabs at McCraken's body.
McCraken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durden.
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 Abraham Durden will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Durden.
A little feinted left hand from Durden on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Durden with the inside leg kick.
Durden misses with an uppercut.
Durden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken throws out a powerful jab.
Durden swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Durden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
Durden swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken looks to throw the jab but Durden is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCraken.
Durden lands with an overhand left.
McCraken tries to land a leg kick but Durden saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken cracks a nice hook into Durden's ribs.
Durden slips under a jab.
A low kick from Durden misses
and McCraken counters with a thumping low kick.
Durden digs a good hook to McCraken's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McCraken checks the leg kick nicely there.
Durden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden blocks a head kick by McCraken.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durden. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Durden darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McCraken does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Durden sees it coming and moves out of range.
McCraken misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durden. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
McCraken has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Durden stuns McCraken with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from McCraken misses.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Durden sees it coming and moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McCraken checks a leg kick.
McCraken takes a jab right on the kisser.
Durden swings widly with a right hand
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
Durden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Durden misses with an uppercut
and Durden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good standup being displayed there by Durden as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durden throws an off balance right hand
and McCraken counters with a nice body shot.
McCraken cracks Durden with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCraken.
A slow jab from Durden misses its intended target.
Durden fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McCraken checks it well.
Jab by Durden.
McCraken lunges at Durden with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Durden's hand.
Nice defenses there by McCraken.
Durden needs to keep his hands up - McCraken had a free shot at his head there.
Durden is looking to score with low kicks.
Durden attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Durden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCraken stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dougal McCraken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.
McCraken moves out of range of the leg kick from Durden.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCraken! But no joy.
Durden throws a leg kick but McCraken moved away.
Durden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCraken is out of range.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durden.
McCraken throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Durden misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken lands with a right hand.
Durden finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Durden tries to land a leg kick but McCraken saw it coming and moves away.
Durden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCraken stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durden.
Durden misses with a kick to the body.
Durden throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Durden.
Durden slips under a jab from McCraken.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Durden 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 McCraken has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McCraken and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Durden throws an off balance right hand
and Durden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Durden, as that shot connected.
McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durden.
McCraken lands a jab to Durden's midsection.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Durden on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Durden misses with a body shot.
McCraken scores with a spinning back kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCraken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCraken swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
Durden throws a predictable looking body shot
and McCraken counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Durden dodges the punch combination from McCraken.
Durden walks into a jab.
Durden blocks a low kick nicely.
McCraken looks to land a body kick but Durden moved away.
Durden misses with a looping left.
Durden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCraken. That did some damage!
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
Durden connects with an inside leg kick.
McCraken lunges at Durden with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Durden's hand.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
Some bone on bone action there as Durden checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Durden connects with an inside leg kick.
Donk. McCraken catches Durden right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crunch! Durden slams his shin into McCraken's torso.
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.
That's time! Durden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McCraken with a hook.
An inside leg kick from McCraken misses.
McCraken wants to clinch
and Durden counters with a stiff right hand.
Durden takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCraken throws a leg kick which misses Durden's front leg but catches the back leg as Durden tries to avoid it.
Durden misses the body punch
and McCraken counters with an outside leg kick.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCraken pivots, looking for a leg kick but Durden is out of range and McCraken settles back down.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Durden checks a leg kick.
Durden connects with a crisp jab.
Durden throws a leg kick
and McCraken counters with an inside leg kick.
Durden throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Durden moves out of range of the strikes.
Durden misses with a hook to the body
and McCraken counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Durden misses the target.
McCraken misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Durden with a jab.
McCraken tries to work over Durden's front leg with a kick but Durden checks it.
McCraken takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCraken throws a low kick but it's checked well by Durden.
McCraken finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
Durden lands with a right hand.
McCraken plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McCraken misses with an attempted mid kick.
Durden is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McCraken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Durden will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McCraken throws a looping overhand right but Durden ducks down to avoid it.
Durden lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCraken tries a low kick but Durden avoids it.
A lazy left from Durden finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCraken takes one to the chin there.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Durden moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCraken slips under a jab.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Durden on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Durden lands with an overhand left.
Durden checks a leg kick.
McCraken scores with a jab to the head.
McCraken misses with a leg kick.
Durden lands a right hook to the body.
McCraken misses with a head kick.
Durden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Durden moves out of range as McCraken throws a body kick.
Durden misses with a leg kick.
McCraken throws a body kick that misses.
Durden lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCraken throws a looping overhand right but Durden ducks down to avoid it.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
McCraken takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durden connects with a body shot.
McCraken checks a low kick from Durden.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCraken.
McCraken jabs Durden right on the nose. Durden blinks but takes it well.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durden manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durden. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken misses the jab.
McCraken misses with a low kick.
Durden lands a jab to the nose.
McCraken throws a good cross that connects.
Durden swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCraken.
Durden cracks McCraken with an open hand slap.
McCraken misses with a straight left.
Durden throws a leg kick
and McCraken counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
McCraken comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McCraken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Durden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Durden misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken clobbers Durden with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McCraken stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durden.
Durden jabs McCraken to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Durden.
Durden misses with a body kick.
McCraken looks to land a body kick but Durden moved away.
McCraken misses with a hook.
Durden looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Durden throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken throws out a loose jab but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good leg kick by McCraken.
Durden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCraken counters with a solid body kick.
McCraken thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Durden if he has to take too many more of those.
Durden tries to land a front kick but McCraken steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McCraken now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for McCraken.
McCraken lands with a hook. Durden tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McCraken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden throws a leg kick but McCraken sees it coming and moves out of range.
Durden throws a chopping leg kick but McCraken manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Durden avoids the head kick by McCraken.
McCraken blocks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Dougal McCraken will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
McCraken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCraken gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Durden.
Durden connects with a solid leg kick.
Durden avoids a kick to the body.
McCraken checks a leg kick.
Durden slips a jab from McCraken.
A bone on bone clash there as McCraken blocks the leg kick.
Durden checks a leg kick.
Durden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken shapes to counter with a head kick.
Durden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCraken looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Durden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Durden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCraken stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Durden swats away the attempt to clinch by McCraken.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Durden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCraken slips a straight right by Durden.
Durden throws a leg kick but McCraken sees it coming and moves out of range.
Durden will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Durden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Durden connects with a solid leg kick.
Durden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McCraken throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McCraken takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durden misses with a straight left.
Durden is looking to land body kicks.
McCraken scores with the left hand. Durden knows he should have avoided that one.
Durden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Durden throws a low kick, looking for McCraken's leg but McCraken calmly moves out of range.
McCraken takes one on the button.
Durden slips under a jab.
Durden lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCraken defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
McCraken is looking to chop away at Durden's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - McCraken finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McCraken connects with a body shot that sends Durden's belly button to the back.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durden was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
Durden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCraken.
Durden swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Durden throws a body kick that misses.
Durden looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
Durden connects with a good right hand that stumbles McCraken. McCraken circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken.
Durden is looking to score with low kicks.
Durden throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken cracks Durden with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Durden finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
McCraken scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCraken wants to clinch up but Durden keeps it at a distance.
McCraken takes one on the button.
Durden misses with a shot to the body
and McCraken counters with an inside leg kick.
McCraken connects with the punch.
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
Durden on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCraken. McCraken obviously looking to wear him down.
Dougal McCraken is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durden.
A nice leg kick from Durden, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durden has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Durden there as he acknowledges the shot.
Durden takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durden.
McCraken misses with a few strikes there.
Durden defending well as McCraken loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters circling a little - Durden finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCraken lands a really nice looking cross but Durden seems unphased.
McCraken blocks a low kick nicely.
Durden takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCraken lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Durden throws a front kick that sends McCraken stumbling back into the cage.
Durden takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Durden scores with a hook.
McCraken pivots, looking for a leg kick but Durden is out of range and McCraken settles back down.
McCraken lands with an uppercut that bounces Durden off the cage and back into range.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
McCraken moves forwards but Durden connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Durden throws a hook but McCraken avoids it easily.
Durden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good leg kick by McCraken.
Durden's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCraken connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Durden scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Abraham Durden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slow jab from Durden misses its intended target.
Durden shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Abraham Durden.
Well McCraken has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!
Dougal McCraken is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Dougal McCraken 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Hans Hermann Hoppe (ranked 228 p4p, 292 weight class) and Edward Conan (ranked 26 p4p, 32 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hoppe might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wind of Change. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 39 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Hermann Hoppe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Conan!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conan misses the body punch
and Hoppe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hoppe misses with a wild body shot.
Conan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoppe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck for Hoppe with that takedown attempt.
Conan misses with a hook. Hoppe ducked under it nicely.
Hoppe looks for a takedown but Conan sprawls well.
Hoppe misses with a hook to the body
and Conan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoppe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Conan swivels and escapes.
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 the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Hoppe.
Good shot there by Hoppe.
Conan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoppe looks to score with a jab to the body but Conan is just out of range.
Hoppe moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoppe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Conan.
Good standup being displayed there by Conan as he connects with a hook.
Hoppe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hoppe tries to bum rush Conan with a series of wild strikes but Conan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hoppe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Conan.
Conan digs a good body shot into Hoppe's ribs.
Hoppe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Conan.
Hoppe shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hoppe was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hoppe scoring with punches and elbows.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Conan is looking to reverse the position.
Hoppe working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hoppe is trying to move to mount but Conan reverses beautifully and ends up in Hoppe's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Conan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Conan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hoppe is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hoppe manages to get himself to full guard.
Hoppe keeping moving, preventing Conan from controlling successfully.
Hoppe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Conan defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoppe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hoppe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Conan's guard.
Conan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hoppe defends it easily.
Conan is looking to cinch up a triangle. Hoppe throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Conan's body to avoid the submission. Conan has instead reached around Hoppe's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Conan arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Edward Conan!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franck Kodjia (ranked 248 p4p, 355 weight class) and Yago Nascimento (ranked 7 p4p, 11 weight class). Nascimento has chosen Aggressive War Epic Music Collection! as his entrance music. Franck Kodjia is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Franck Kodjia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yago Nascimento!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nascimento walks into a stiff left hand from Kodjia.
Kodjia jabs at Nascimento's body.
Kodjia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Nascimento was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kodjia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kodjia misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Nascimento to counter with a crisp jab.
Nascimento throws a hook but Kodjia blocks it.
Kodjia connects with a body shot.
Kodjia connects with a right hand. Nascimento shakes it off.
It looks like Yago Nascimento has been cut.
Kodjia throws a series of punches but Nascimento moves out of range.
Nascimento moves forwards but Kodjia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kodjia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Kodjia backs off Nascimento throws a huge counter combo but Kodjia manages to avoid it all.
Kodjia misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nascimento counters with a good, hard body kick but Kodjia shrugs it off.
Kodjia throws the left hand but Nascimento avoids the punch easily.
Kodjia throws a leg kick
and Nascimento counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nascimento keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nascimento defending well as Kodjia loads up on a big left hand.
Nascimento appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kodjia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nascimento's hands.
Kodjia throws a poor cross that misses
and Nascimento counters with a crisp one two that drops Kodjia! Nascimento thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kodjia to his feet! Kodjia is in big trouble!
Kodjia takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kodjia misses with a shot to the body
and Nascimento counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kodjia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Nascimento on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kodjia.
Nascimento scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kodjia misses with a lunging right hand
and Nascimento counters with a nice leg kick.
Nascimento misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kodjia counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento blocks a head kick by Kodjia.
Nascimento only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nascimento throws a looping overhand right but Kodjia ducks down to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Kodjia.
Nascimento lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kodjia circles away quickly and effectively.
Kodjia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kodjia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nascimento has time to react.
An inside leg kick from Nascimento misses.
Kodjia misses with an uppercut
and Nascimento counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kodjia thinking.
Nascimento thuds a left hand into Kodjia's body.
Kodjia is breathing heavily.
Kodjia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Kodjia has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kodjia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nascimento lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kodjia's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kodjia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nascimento throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Franck Kodjia has been cut.
Nascimento lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kodjia misses with a lunging right hand
and Nascimento counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kodjia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nascimento is out of range.
Kodjia throws a right hand that misses
and Nascimento counters with a big right hand! Oh Kodjia is in trouble here! Nascimento follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yago Nascimento!
Yago Nascimento seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit (ranked 12 p4p, 28 weight class) and Crush Bandicoot (ranked 2 p4p, 4 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 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 11 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crush Bandicoot!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit jabs Bandicoot right on the nose. Bandicoot blinks but takes it well.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Bandicoot's leg but Bandicoot calmly moves out of range.
Bandicoot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Bandicoot blocks it.
Sitsongrit stuns Bandicoot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit with a nice cross.
Bandicoot takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bandicoot throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Bandicoot moves out of range.
Bandicoot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheers as Sitsongrit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bandicoot doesn't seem phased though.
Bandicoot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bandicoot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
Bandicoot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Bandicoot throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Bandicoot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bandicoot staying out of range there.
Bandicoot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sitsongrit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice cross by Sitsongrit.
Bandicoot ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Bandicoot throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Bandicoot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bandicoot has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bandicoot there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bandicoot looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandicoot slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bandicoot! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bandicoot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Bandicoot.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
A head punch on the inside from Bandicoot fails to land.
Sitsongrit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitsongrit gets through Bandicoot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Bandicoot misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bandicoot blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bandicoot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot misses with a body punch.
Bandicoot lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Bandicoot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bandicoot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Bandicoot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandicoot shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sitsongrit sprawls well. Sitsongrit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bandicoot gets slowly back to his feet.
Sitsongrit is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Bandicoot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bandicoot at a distance.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandicoot.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bandicoot takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandicoot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bandicoot was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Bandicoot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bandicoot if he has to take too many more of those.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bandicoot darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bandicoot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sitsongrit jabs Bandicoot to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Bandicoot moves out of range.
Bandicoot throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Bandicoot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandicoot.
Sitsongrit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit stuns Bandicoot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bandicoot.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bandicoot doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bandicoot takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit cracks Bandicoot with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bandicoot misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Bandicoot takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandicoot throws a nice looking combination but Sitsongrit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sitsongrit, as that shot connected.
Bandicoot throws a right and a left that Sitsongrit avoids nicely.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Bandicoot's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Bandicoot moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Bandicoot knows he should have avoided that one.
Bandicoot has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bandicoot. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.
Bandicoot blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Bandicoot blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
A hook to the body from Bandicoot.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bandicoot backwards.
Bandicoot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bandicoot misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bandicoot misses with the head strike.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bandicoot tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bandicoot tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Bandicoot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bandicoot's elbow.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Bandicoot's ribcage. Bandicoot let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bandicoot swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Bandicoot is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Sitsongrit gets through Bandicoot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bandicoots head.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bandicoot's efforts to push away.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bandicoot's elbow.
Bandicoot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit pushes Bandicoot back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Bandicoot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bandicoot.
Bandicoot manages to pull guard.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bandicoot can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit wants to stand but Bandicoot has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bandicoot is working an open guard so Sitsongrit takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bandicoot on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bandicoot misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Bandicoot manages to avoid it.
Bandicoot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the body from Bandicoot misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a good cross that connects.
Sitsongrit cracks Bandicoot with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bandicoot just misses with a punch to the body.
Bandicoot ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bandicoot gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bandicoot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Bandicoot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Bandicoot moves out of range of the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Bandicoot checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bandicoot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot misses with a looping left.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bandicoot on the side of the head.
Bandicoot misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Bandicoot.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Bandicoot should have avoided that one.
Bandicoot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bandicoot's head.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Bandicoot ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Bandicoot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bandicoot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sitsongrit's waist but Sitsongrit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bandicoot off to one side.
Sitsongrit tried to counter with a leg kick but Bandicoot avoided it.
Bandicoot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Bandicoot's front leg but catches the back leg as Bandicoot tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Bandicoot moves out of range.
Bandicoot drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bandicoot takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bandicoot defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Bandicoot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bandicoot moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Sitsongrit was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bandicoot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bandicoot ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bandicoot is able to avoid easily.
Bandicoot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sitsongrit with a body shot.
Sitsongrit connects with the punch.
Bandicoot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sitsongrit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.
Bandicoot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Bandicoot moves his leg out of the way.
Bandicoot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bandicoot misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but Bandicoot saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit tries to sprawl but Bandicoot drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bandicoot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bandicoot is keen to just control but Sitsongrit is a slippery customer.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit moves into full guard.
Sitsongrit is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bandicoot presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bandicoot takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bandicoot on the side of the head.
Bandicoot looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bandicoot misses with a body punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the head.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bandicoot throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bandicoot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Nice jab there from Bandicoot.
Sitsongrit lands with an uppercut that bounces Bandicoot off the cage and back into range.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bandicoot throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sitsongrit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bandicoot stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit throws the kick towards the body but Bandicoot avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bandicoot's hands.
Sitsongrit jabs at Bandicoot's body.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Bandicoot acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Bandicoot is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Bandicoot's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sitsongrit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Bandicoot was well out of range.
Bandicoot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bandicoot walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
Bandicoot lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bandicoot takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Bandicoot.
A punch lands to the side of Bandicoot 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bandicoot drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bandicoot misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
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!
Bandicoot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandicoot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bandicoot was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a nice hook to Bandicoot's body. Bandicoot takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bandicoot takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Bandicoot avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Bandicoot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bandicoot tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch lands to the side of Bandicoot 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Bandicoot off balance momentarily.
Bandicoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Bandicoot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit jabs Bandicoot right on the nose. Bandicoot blinks but takes it well.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Bandicoot misses with a left hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Bandicoot counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bandicoot was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. Bandicoot tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Bandicoot down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandicoot misses the body punch
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bandicoot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Bandicoot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bandicoot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Bandicoot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandicoot moves away.
Bandicoot looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bandicoot.
Good shot there by Bandicoot.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bandicoot takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit had his way with Crush Bandicoot in that round.
The cut man is working on Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit'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!
Bandicoot misses with a straight right.
Bandicoot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bandicoot thinking.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Bandicoot with an uppercut!
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Bandicoot ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Bandicoot sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Bandicoot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bandicoot fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bandicoot momentarily.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bandicoot stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandicoot walks into a jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot misses with a left hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a left to the body.
Bandicoot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Bandicoot moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bandicoot! But no joy.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch
and Bandicoot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bandicoot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sitsongrit scores with a kick to the midsection.
A big right from Bandicoot misses.
Bandicoot has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sitsongrit finds it's way round the side to connect with Bandicoot's head.
Crush Bandicoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Bandicoot off balance momentarily.
A solid body kick from Sitsongrit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
enabling Bandicoot to counter with a crisp jab.
Bandicoot slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Bandicoot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sitsongrit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bandicoots jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bandicoot.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Bandicoot is out of range.
Bandicoot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Bandicoot's belly button to the back.
Bandicoot takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Bandicoot slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandicoot misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Bandicoot's leg. Bandicoot is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sitsongrit defending well as Bandicoot loads up on a big left hand.
Bandicoot on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bandicoot.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Bandicoot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Bandicoot tries a quick counter leg kick but Sitsongrit is wise to it.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sitsongrit has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit!
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karim Johnson (ranked 7 p4p, 24 weight class) and Viktor Babinski (ranked 1 p4p, 1 weight class). Johnson comes into the arena with Don't say nuthin' blaring out of the sound system. Karim Johnson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Karim Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Babinski!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babinski takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Babinski throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Babinski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Babinski 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.
Babinski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Babinski swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Babinski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Babinski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Babinski misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babinski scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Karim Johnson has been cut.
Johnson lands a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Johnson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Babinski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Babinski misses with a hook
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Babinski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Babinski both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Babinski.
A short right from Babinski on the inside.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Babinski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Babinski's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Babinski blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson blocking some punches.
A short right from Babinski.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Babinski misses with a body punch.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to work over Babinski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Babinski blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Babinski's elbow.
Babinski dodges an elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson tries a body shot but Babinski blocks it.
Babinski working aggressively here.
Babinski prevents a body shot from Johnson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Babinski.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Babinski avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Babinski lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Babinski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Babinski as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Babinski prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Babinski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babinski working aggressively here.
Babinski works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babinski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babinski throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Babinski.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Babinski tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Babinski back against the cage.
A short right from Babinski on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Babinski.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Babinski has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Johnson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Babinski can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Babinski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karim Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johnson is looking to slow Babinski down with leg kicks.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Babinski 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.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babinski throws out the jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Johnson.
Babinski tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Babinski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Babinski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Babinski.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Babinski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson slips a jab from Babinski.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Karim Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Babinski takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Babinski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babinski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Babinski tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Babinski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Babinski throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson tries to clinch but Babinski moves out of range.
Babinski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Babinski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a hook but Babinski blocks it.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Babinski can do to turn this around?
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babinski.
Babinski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babinski misses with an uppercut.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Babinski misses with a series of wild punches.
Babinski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babinski takes one on the button.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnson jabs Babinski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Babinski throws a lazy head kick
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson is looking to slow Babinski down with leg kicks.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Babinski is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson jabs Babinski right on the nose. Babinski blinks but takes it well.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Babinski's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babinski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Babinski throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson throws a body punch but Babinski moves out of range.
Babinski misses with a looping right.
Babinski misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick.
Johnson catches Babinski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Karim Johnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Babinski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
A combination from Babinski does no damage.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Babinski misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a huge left! Babinski is in big trouble! He's backing up but Johnson isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Babinski from any more damage. A dominating finish by Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karim Johnson!
Our winner, Karim Johnson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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