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SMASH: Murphy vs Rossiter PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Doyle (ranked 2827 p4p, 5863 weight class) and Anthon Van Der Dusse (ranked 282 p4p, 448 weight class). Doyle's entrance music is The Clash - Jimmy Jazz. A fine choice. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Anthon Van Der Dusse was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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147
11 - 19 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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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 36 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Doyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthon Van Der Dusse!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doyle stuffs the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A solid leg kick lands there for Doyle.
Doyle throws a one two combo.
Van Der Dusse avoids the body shot from Doyle.
Van Der Dusse closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Doyle to the mat! Doyle manages to get full guard.
Doyle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Van Der Dusse trying to control the position from guard on top but Doyle 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.
Doyle working for a triangle but Van Der Dusse defends it easily.
Doyle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Doyle keeping moving, preventing Van Der Dusse from controlling successfully.
Doyle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Van Der Dusse working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Doyle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Doyle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Doyle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van Der Dusse is one step ahead there.
Van Der Dusse postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Van Der Dusse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Van Der Dusse lands a couple of digs.
Doyle keeping full guard, as Van Der Dusse tries to pass.
Van Der Dusse trying to control the position from guard on top but Doyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two 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.
Doyle is looking for a triangle but Van Der Dusse pushes his legs off easily.
Doyle can't keep his opponent in guard - Van Der Dusse advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Van Der Dusse missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Der Dusse throws a strike but Doyle avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Doyle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Van Der Dusse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doyle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Van Der Dusse keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Doyle's head.
Van Der Dusse trying to control but Doyle is working from the bottom.
Van Der Dusse throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Doyle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse trying to control but Doyle is working from the bottom.
Doyle wants to sweep here but Van Der Dusse controlling him for the moment.
Doyle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Doyle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Van Der Dusse manages to get himself to full guard.
Doyle is fighting to break Van Der Dusse's control of his arms but Van Der Dusse is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Van Der Dusse is looking to sweep but instead, Doyle has passed into half guard.
Van Der Dusse is trying to stand up here but Doyle is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Doyle content to control rather than advance.
Van Der Dusse wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Der Dusse lands a jab-cross combination.
Van Der Dusse shoots in and drives through. Doyle sprawls well.
Van Der Dusse fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Doyle avoids it really well and circles away.
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 Jimmy Doyle will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Doyle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doyle lets loose with a powerful body kick. Van Der Dusse will feel that in the morning.
Van Der Dusse slips under a jab.
Van Der Dusse shoots in and bounces Doyle off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Doyle controls Van Der Dusse momentarily but Van Der Dusse frees himself.
Doyle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Der Dusse doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Der Dusse manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Doyle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Van Der Dusse content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Van Der Dusse trying to control the position from guard on top but Doyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Der Dusse with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse passes Doyle's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Van Der Dusse throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Van Der Dusse seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Doyle is trying to maintain the position but Van Der Dusse is very close to passing his half guard.
Van Der Dusse is just content to waste time from the top position. Doyle takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Van Der Dusse is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Van Der Dusse trying to control but Doyle is working from the bottom.
Van Der Dusse throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Doyle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Doyle is looking for a triangle but Van Der Dusse pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle has momentary wrist control but Van Der Dusse slips an elbow through the middle.
Doyle can't keep his opponent in guard - Van Der Dusse advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Van Der Dusse seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Van Der Dusse lands with a punch from half guard.
Van Der Dusse missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Van Der Dusse is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Doyle trying to control here.
Van Der Dusse lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Van Der Dusse is trying to control. Doyle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Van Der Dusse pulls his head out easily.
Van Der Dusse is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Van Der Dusse is looking to take a break and control but Doyle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Doyle wants to control but Van Der Dusse is keeping busy.
Van Der Dusse content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Doyle taking some punishment here, with Van Der Dusse in his half guard.
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.
Van Der Dusse throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Doyle has hold of Van Der Dusse's hands but Van Der Dusse slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Van Der Dusse looks to land a strike but Doyle avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Van Der Dusse has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Doyle wants to sweep but no luck.
Van Der Dusse passes Doyle's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Van Der Dusse lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Van Der Dusse throwing shots but Doyle is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Der Dusse missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Doyle wants to control but Van Der Dusse is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthon Van Der Dusse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Van Der Dusse staying out of range there.
Doyle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Der Dusse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doyle.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Doyle enables Van Der Dusse to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Doyle manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Van Der Dusse wants to control from the top but Doyle keeps moving.
Van Der Dusse lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Van Der Dusse postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Van Der Dusse lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Van Der Dusse's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Doyle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Dusse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Der Dusse is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Doyle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Doyle keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Der Dusse turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Van Der Dusse manages to end up in side control.
Doyle tries to improve position but can't.
Van Der Dusse working the ground and pound.
Van Der Dusse working the head and body with strikes.
Van Der Dusse throws an elbow but Doyle slips to the side and avoids it well.
Van Der Dusse working the strikes but Doyle uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Van Der Dusse is looking to take a break and control but Doyle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Van Der Dusse is nestled in close to Doyle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Van Der Dusse is keen to just control but Doyle is a slippery customer.
Doyle has a hand on Van Der Dusse's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Van Der Dusse takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doyle taking shots to the head.
Van Der Dusse punishing his opponent with strikes.
 Doyle is rocked!
Van Der Dusse unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Doyle wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Van Der Dusse celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthon Van Der Dusse!
During a confident post fight interview, Anthon Van Der Dusse thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kris Porzingis (ranked 3698 p4p, 2993 weight class) and Joseph Telushikin (ranked 460 p4p, 397 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kris Porzingis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joseph Telushikin!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Telushikin clinches.
Porzingis working aggressively here.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Porzingis.
Telushikin lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Telushikin.
A nice left hand lands by Telushikin.
Telushikin lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
I was talking to Porzingis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Telushikin lands a right hand.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Porzingis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Telushikin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Telushikin blocking some punches.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Telushikin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Telushikin gets through Porzingis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Porzingis misses with the head strike.
Porzingis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Porzingis breaks the clinch.
Telushikin closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Porzingis blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin pushes Porzingis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Porzingis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Porzingis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Telushikin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Porzingis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Porzingis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Porzingis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Porzingis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin misses with some punches.
Porzingis blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Porzingis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Telushikin scores with a shot to the side of Porzingis's head.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Telushikin lands a hook that snaps the head of Porzingis backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Porzingis is looking to control Telushikin's arms but Telushikin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Porzingis has his back to the cage.
Telushikin lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porzingis blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Porzingis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
Porzingis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Telushikin backwards.
Telushikin pushes Porzingis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Telushikin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Porzingis backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Porzingis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Telushikin lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Porzingis.
Telushikin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Porzingis backwards.
Porzingis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Telushikin takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Telushikin.
Porzingis throws a head punch that misses.
Telushikin lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Porzingis.
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Porzingis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Telushikin.
Telushikin misses with some punches.
Telushikin lands a left hand.
Telushikin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Porzingis's efforts to push away.
Telushikin blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Telushikin dominated that round.
That's time! Porzingis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Telushikin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Porzingis to score with a decent uppercut.
Telushikin wants to clinch but Porzingis slips to the side
and Porzingis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Telushikin closes the distance and clinches.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Telushikin takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Porzingis.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Telushikin 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.
Telushikin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Porzingis backwards.
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Porzingis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
Telushikin lands with a left to the head.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Porzingis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Telushikin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joseph Telushikin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin blocking some punches.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Telushikin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Porzingis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Porzingis.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
Telushikin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Porzingis backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Telushikin.
Porzingis taking a breather.
Porzingis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Porzingis is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porzingis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Porzingis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Porzingis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Porzingis fails to land.
Porzingis blocks an uppercut.
Porzingis blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Porzingis.
A short uppercut from Telushikin.
A nice right hand lands inside from Telushikin.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Porzingis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porzingis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Telushikin has closed the distance and engaged Porzingis in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
Porzingis blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Porzingis.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Porzingis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin prevents Porzingis from breaking the clinch.
Telushikin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Porzingis blocks an uppercut.
Porzingis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Telushikin has him pressed against the cage.
Porzingis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Porzingis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Telushikin's elbow.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Porzingis.
Porzingis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
Porzingis tries to throw a body punch but Telushikin avoids it by throwing Porzingis back against the cage.
Porzingis blocking some punches.
Porzingis tries a body shot but Telushikin blocks it.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Telushikin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Porzingis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Porzingis takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Porzingis throws a head punch that misses.
Porzingis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Porzingis tries to work over Telushikin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Telushikin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Telushikin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Porzingis, pushing him back against the cage.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Porzingis.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Telushikin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Porzingis.
Telushikin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Telushikin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Porzingis.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Porzingis is trying to break the clinch but Telushikin has him pressed against the cage.
Porzingis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telushikin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Porzingis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Telushikin moves into the clinch.
Telushikin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Porzingis.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Porzingis blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin lands a hook that snaps the head of Porzingis backwards.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin blocks an uppercut.
Porzingis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
Porzingis blocks an uppercut.
Porzingis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Porzingis.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
Telushikin pushes Porzingis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Porzingis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin scores with a shot to the side of Porzingis's head.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Porzingis is looking to control Telushikin's arms but Telushikin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Porzingis has his back to the cage.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Porzingis blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Porzingis is looking to control Telushikin's arms but Telushikin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Porzingis has his back to the cage.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Porzingis is leaning against Telushikin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Porzingis.
Telushikin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Porzingis backwards.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Porzingis.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Telushikin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Porzingis blocks an uppercut.
Porzingis blocks an uppercut.
Porzingis stalling in the clinch but Telushikin improves position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Telushikin as Porzingis tries to tie him up.
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Porzingis.
Kris Porzingis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porzingis blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Porzingis just leaning against Telushikin, taking a breather.
Telushikin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Porzingis.
Porzingis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Telushikin lands with a light punch inside.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Porzingis backwards.
Telushikin lands an uppercut.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Telushikin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Telushikin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Telushikin 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Telushikin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wade Wilson (ranked 2255 p4p, 3244 weight class) and Fabian DeLuna (ranked 314 p4p, 424 weight class). Wade Wilson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wade Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabian DeLuna!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeLuna takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
 It looks like Wade Wilson has been cut.
Wilson fails to land the takedown.
DeLuna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wilson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
DeLuna keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Wilson postures up and lands a big shot to DeLuna's brow.
Wilson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wilson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
DeLuna really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wilson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wilson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wilson stops DeLuna from standing up.
Wilson landing with the ground and pound.
Wilson trying to control but DeLuna is working from the bottom.
Wilson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wilson forces his way into half guard.
Wilson wants to work for an arm triangle but DeLuna is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from Wilson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
DeLuna on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wilson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wilson working the head and body with strikes.
Wilson works his foot free and advances to mount.
DeLuna wants to try and get back to his feet.
Wilson with good strikes from the mount here!
Wilson working DeLuna over with strikes here.
Wilson working DeLuna over with strikes here.
 DeLuna is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. DeLuna can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLuna defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wilson.
Wilson raining down hammerfists from mount.
DeLuna wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeLuna looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wilson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wilson with a couple of short strikes.
Wilson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wilson landing shots from mount.
DeLuna taking shots to the head.
DeLuna is still in real trouble! Can Wilson finish him?
Wilson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wilson has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! DeLuna is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wade Wilson!
Wade Wilson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Rbn (ranked 2373 p4p, 3609 weight class) and Steven Rutherford (ranked 238 p4p, 345 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rbn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Rutherford!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rbn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rutherford checks it well.
Rutherford checks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Rutherford misses.
Rbn darts in and clinches Rutherford up against the cage.
Rbn is trying to drag Rutherford to the mat but Rutherford just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rutherford is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rbn wants to take the fight to the mat but Rutherford manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Rbn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rbn can't get the takedown.
Rbn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rutherford after a bit of a struggle.
Rbn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rutherford pulls his leg out and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Rbn.
Rbn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Rutherford on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rbn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rutherford fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rutherford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rbn misses with a wild combination.
Rbn throws a leg kick
and Rbn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutherford moves into range and clinches up with Rbn.
Rutherford manages to break the clinch.
Rutherford's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rbn under the eye.
Rbn works over Rutherford's head and body with a nice combination.
Rbn throws a jab when Rutherford was well out of range.
Rutherford gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rutherford gets underhooks to prevent Rbn's takedown attempt.
Rutherford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rutherford gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rbn.
Rbn wants to take the fight to the mat but Rutherford manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rbn wants a takedown but no success here.
Rutherford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rbn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rutherford fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rutherford moves out of range as Rbn strikes.
Rbn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutherford was well out of range. Poor timing from Rbn.
Rutherford thumps Rbn with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Rutherford does it's job there.
Rbn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rutherford lands a leg kick that knocks Rbn off balance momentarily.
No luck for Rbn with that takedown attempt.
Rbn looks to throw the jab but Rutherford is out of range.
Steven Rutherford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rbn is looking to clinch.
Rutherford moves away from the strike by Rbn.
Rutherford tries to clinch but Rbn is having none of it.
Rbn instigates a clinch.
Rbn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rbn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rbn is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rutherford's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rbn misses with an uppercut.
Rutherford clinches up against the cage.
Rutherford presses Rbn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rutherford.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rutherford breaks the clinch.
Rbn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutherford.
Rutherford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good exchange - Rutherford coming out on top.
A telegraphed right hand from Rbn misses the target.
It seemed like Rutherford was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rbn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rutherford getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rutherford fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slow jab from Rutherford misses its intended target.
Rbn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rbn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing that Rbn has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutherford tries to roll over but Rbn keeps him under control.
Rbn throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rutherford to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rbn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rbn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rbn stands up over Rutherford, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rbn throws a strike but Rutherford rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rbn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rbn throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rutherford uses it to pass to side control.
Rbn gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rutherford stalling.
It looks like Rutherford is going to stand back up.
Rbn looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Rutherford 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.
Rutherford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rbn.
Rbn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rbn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rutherford tries to bum rush Rbn with a series of wild strikes but Rbn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rbn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rbn with a nice cross.
Rutherford tries to clinch but Rbn moves out of range.
Rutherford throws a body punch but Rbn moves out of range.
Rbn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rutherford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rbn.
Rutherford with the inside leg kick.
Rutherford wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rbn throws the left hand but Rutherford avoids the punch easily.
Rutherford scores with a jab to the head.
Rbn scores with a shot to the body.
Rutherford is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rbn rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rbn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rutherford with a nice calf kick.
Rbn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rutherford swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rbn throws a combination that misses
letting Rutherford counter with a right hand.
Steven Rutherford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rbn misses with a straight right.
Rutherford ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rbn misses with a looping left.
Rbn tries for a takedown but Rutherford sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rutherford moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rutherford just misses with a punch to the body.
Rbn misses with a wild combination.
Rbn misses the jab.
Rutherford throws a shot to the body.
Rbn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rutherford throws a big shot that misses.
Rbn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rutherford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rutherford clinches with his opponent.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rbn as Rutherford tries to tie him up.
Rutherford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rbn backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutherford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutherford scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rutherford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rbn punishes Rutherford's body with a nice straight punch.
Rbn blocks the body kick.
Rbn tries to move into range but Rutherford moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rbn moves in looking to clinch but Rutherford pushes him off.
Rbn throws a series of punches but Rutherford avoids them all with ease.
Rbn misses with a hook.
Rbn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Rutherford on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rutherford blocks a leg kick.
Rutherford throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rutherford fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rutherford has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rbn lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Rbn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rutherford lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rutherford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rbn takes one to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Rutherford.
Rbn scores with a decent looking hook.
Rutherford moves out of range as Rbn strikes.
Rbn throws a hook but Rutherford avoids it easily.
Rbn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a body shot.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut.
Rbn misses the jab.
Rutherford misses with a wild body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rbn wants to clinch up but Rutherford keeps it at a distance.
Rutherford throws out a counter right but Rbn avoids it with no problem.
Rbn walks into a stiff left hand from Rutherford.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutherford misses with a body shot.
Rbn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rbn scores with a takedown into Rutherford's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rbn chips away with some ground and pound.
Rutherford wants to stand but Rbn is controlling the position.
Rutherford wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
John Rbn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rbn throwing strikes but missing.
Rbn postures up and lands a big shot to Rutherford's brow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rbn throws a strike but Rutherford rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rbn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rutherford passes into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Rutherford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rutherford lands the left hand.
Rbn throws a jab when Rutherford was well out of range.
Rutherford is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rutherford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rutherford scores with a jab.
Good exchange - Rutherford coming out on top.
Rutherford throws out a powerful jab.
Rutherford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rbn moves away.
Rutherford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rbn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford connects with a single shot there.
Rutherford cracks Rbn with an open hand slap.
Rbn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rutherford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Rutherford. That snapped Rbn's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutherford scores with a sloppy right hand. Rbn should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rbn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rutherford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rutherford misses with a wild body shot.
Rbn blocks the body kick.
Rbn checks the leg kick.
Rutherford slips under a jab from Rbn.
Rbn throws a poor cross that misses
and Rutherford counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Rutherford.
Rbn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rutherford as he jumps to the side.
Rutherford looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rbn misses with a lunging right hand
and Rbn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rbn misses with a series of wild punches.
Rbn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rutherford chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rbn can pounce on him.
Rbn with a poor takedown
and Rutherford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rbn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rutherford gets a clinch.
Rutherford is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Rbn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rbn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rutherford pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Rbn blocks it.
Rutherford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutherford thuds his shin into the meat of Rbn's side.
Rutherford lands a nice shot to the body.
Rutherford lands an overhand right.
Rbn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rutherford but Rutherford pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rbn throws an off balance right hand
and Rutherford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rutherford's corner calls for a 1-2. Rutherford obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
John Rbn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rbn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rbn missing with a left hand there. Rutherford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rutherford drives through and clinches with Rbn against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Rutherford.
Rbn wants a takedown but no success here.
A shot in the inside from Rutherford.
Rutherford stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rbn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rutherford prevents it.
Rbn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rutherford is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Good body shot from Rutherford.
Rbn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rutherford is defending well.
Rutherford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rbn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rutherford is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rbn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rutherford avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rbn is working for takedown but Rutherford is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rutherford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rbn looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutherford is just out of range.
Rutherford darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Steven Rutherford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rutherford lands a leg kick that knocks Rbn off balance momentarily.
Rutherford avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rutherford connects with a body shot.
That kick from Rutherford tenderised Rbn's leg. Rbn is trying to keep his angry face on.
John Rbn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rutherford lands with a hook. Rbn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rutherford connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rbn. Rbn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rbn needs to keep his hands up - Rutherford had a free shot at his head there.
Rutherford lands a leg kick that knocks Rbn off balance momentarily.
Rutherford scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rbn in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutherford slips a jab from Rbn.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Rutherford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rutherford 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Rutherford!
After the big win, Steven Rutherford made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Big Dog Gains 160Q $180 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Almoez Ali (ranked 2519 p4p, 2002 weight class) and Keith Bishop (ranked 310 p4p, 250 weight class). Ali's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Le Manu. Bishop has chosen Whatever as his entrance music. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Almoez Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keith Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali has closed the distance and engaged Bishop in a clinch.
Bishop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
 It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Bishop lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ali is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bishop pushes Ali back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali takes a shot to the head.
Bishop misses with a punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bishop just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ali's brow.
Bishop tries to land knees in the clinch but Ali avoids the damage to the body.
Bishop misses with a punch to the body.
Ali misses with the head strike.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Bishop pushes off an throws an elbow but Ali leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ali pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ali content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ali takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ali is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bishop's elbow.
Ali blocks a body shot from Bishop.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali scores with a hook to the body.
Bishop unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ali lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Ali scores with a shoulder strike.
Bishop tries to work over Ali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ali softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ali has Bishop pushed against the cage.
Ali scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bishop tries a body shot but Ali blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ali.
A short left from Ali.
Bishop landing knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bishop pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali has Bishop pressed against the cage.
Ali is working Bishop over against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bishop tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ali avoids it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bishop misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ali.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bishop tries a body shot but Ali blocks it.
Bishop misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali stalls.
Ali is trying to stall.
Bishop misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop lands an elbow that stopped Ali in his tracks for a moment.
Ali prevents a body shot from Bishop.
Bishop blocking some punches.
Ali looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali prevents a body shot from Bishop.
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
Bishop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bishop looking to throw knees to the head but Ali is blocking nicely.
Bishop prevents a body shot from Ali.
Ali prevents a body shot from Bishop.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ali.
Bishop tries a body shot but Ali blocks it.
Ali blocks a body shot from Bishop.
Ali lands a right hand.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ali.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bishop letting Ali take a breather here.
A hook to the body from Ali.
Ali stalling against the cage.
Bishop throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ali trying to stall but Bishop improves his position.
Nice body punch from Bishop.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ali looking to stall.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ali.
Bishop lands a shot to the body.
Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Bishop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bishop tries to keep at a distance but Ali has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bishop breaks the clinch.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bishop paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bishop flicks out a counter leg kick but Ali steps away.
Ali wants to clinch up but Bishop keeps it at a distance.
Ali throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bishop lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bishop misses with a low kick as Ali jumps back.
Ali moves into range and clinches up with Bishop.
Ali is pushing Bishop up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right from Ali on the inside.
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 Almoez Ali will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ali moves in looking to clinch but Bishop pushes him off.
Bishop only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ali is looking to clinch but Bishop is avoiding it.
Ali tries to clinch but Bishop is having none of it.
Bishop throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bishop bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ali's head backwards.
Ali tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bishop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ali is looking to clinch but Bishop is avoiding it.
Ali catches Bishop with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ali has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bishop.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bishop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bishop! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali wants to clinch up but Bishop keeps it at a distance.
Ali wants to clinch
and Bishop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ali fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ali has closed the distance and engaged Bishop in a clinch.
Ali prevents a body shot from Bishop.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ali - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Ali.
Bishop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Ali.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bishop throws an elbow but it misses.
Ali is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bishop lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bishop misses with a punch to the body.
Ali avoiding damage as Bishop throws knees to the body.
Ali leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bishop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bishop swats away the attempt to clinch by Ali.
Ali pushes Bishop up against the cage in a clinch.
Bishop misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ali prevents a body shot from Bishop.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bishop lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali wants to stall.
Ali lands a body shot.
Bishop is breathing heavily.
Bishop working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ali scores with a shot to the side of Bishop's head.
Bishop looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bishop working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bishop misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ali.
Ali looking to stall.
Bishop swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Ali tries a body shot but Bishop blocks it.
Bishop digs a right hand into Ali's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ali's gas tank.
Ali taking a breather.
Ali is trying to stall.
Still in the clinch, Ali scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ali taking a breather.
Bishop manages to break the clinch.
Bishop connects with an inside leg kick.
Bishop throws a chopping leg kick but Ali manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ali closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ali tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bishop manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ali tries to clinch up but Bishop circles away and keeps his distance.
Keith Bishop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from Ali tenderised Bishop's leg. Bishop is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bishop swats away the attempt to clinch by Ali.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ali scores with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ali moves out of range of the body kick from Bishop.
Ali tries to clinch there but Bishop circles away.
Ali tries to clinch but Bishop is having none of it.
Ali moves out of range of the leg kick from Bishop.
Ali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ali forces Bishop back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bishop tries a knee to the head but Ali blocks it.
Bishop throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Nice body punch from Ali - that landed with a thud.
Come on Ali - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ali avoiding damage.
Ali seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Ali is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Bishop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop'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. This is the final round!
Bishop keeps the fight on the outside.
Ali fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ali rushes Bishop and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ali looking to stall.
Ali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bishop landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ali is trying to stall.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bishop's elbow.
Bishop blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ali taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Almoez Ali.
Bishop lands a nice looking body shot.
Bishop lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ali wants to clinch up but Bishop keeps it at a distance.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch but Bishop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bishop cracks Ali with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Almoez Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bishop takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ali fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bishop throws out a counter right but Ali avoids it with no problem.
Bishop throws a head kick but Ali moves out of range.
Ali tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bishop manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bishop looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ali gets a clinch.
Ali trying to stall but Bishop improves his position.
Bishop lands with a left to the head.
Bishop lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Bishop.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bishop presses Ali against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bishop trying to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bishop.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bishop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali throws out the jab.
Ali doesn't manage to clinch there - Bishop circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali forces Bishop back against the cage and clinches.
Bishop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bishop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ali tries to clinch but Bishop is having none of it.
Ali has Bishop up against the cage in a clinch.
Bishop gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Almoez Ali has been cut.
Bishop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bishop thows a body kick. Ali tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ali tries to clinch up.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch but Bishop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bishop lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bishop tests Ali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ali tries to clinch there but Bishop circles away.
Ali darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bishop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ali is looking to clinch but Bishop is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ali is looking to clinch but Bishop is avoiding it.
Bishop lands a leg kick that knocks Ali off balance momentarily.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
Ali moves in looking to clinch but Bishop pushes him off.
Bishop tried to score with a low kick but Ali checks it.
Bishop looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ali looks to clinch
and Bishop makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bishop lands a leg kick that knocks Ali off balance momentarily.
Bishop connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ali. Ali circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch but Bishop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ali backing away here, and Bishop unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ali wants to clinch up but Bishop keeps it at a distance.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bishop paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ali fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bishop works the jab nicely.
Bishop throws a leg kick which misses Ali's front leg but catches the back leg as Ali tries to avoid it.
Bishop with the inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ali wants to clinch.
Ali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali tries to clinch up but Bishop circles away and keeps his distance.
Bishop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ali avoids a kick to the body.
Ali tries to clinch up but Bishop circles away and keeps his distance.
Bishop feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ali closes the distance and clinches.
Almoez Ali has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ali.
That has opened up Keith Bishop's cut even more.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage.
Ali is trying to maintain a safe position but Bishop gets an underhook and turns Ali into the cage.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ali displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bishop up against the cage.
Ali is trying to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Bishop comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bishop 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Bishop!
Our winner, Keith Bishop, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keone Kapisi (ranked 1669 p4p, 2327 weight class) and Kamen Kamenov (ranked 52 p4p, 75 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 13 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Keone Kapisi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kamen Kamenov!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Kapisi.
Kapisi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kamenov.
Kamenov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kamenov goes for a double leg but Kapisi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kapisi continues to drive forward.
Kapisi with the inside leg kick.
Kamenov closes the distance and clinches up with Kapisi, looking for a takedown. Kamenov pushes Kapisi against the cage but Kapisi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kapisi lands an overhand right.
It looks like Kamen Kamenov has been cut.
Kamenov slips a straight right by Kapisi.
Nice takedown defense from Kapisi. No joy for Kamenov on that attempt.
Keone Kapisi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamen Kamenov.
Kapisi stuffs the takedown attempt from Kamenov. Kamenov gets slowly back to his feet.
Kamenov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kapisi.
It looked like Kapisi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No luck for Kamenov with that takedown attempt.
Kapisi connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamenov switches off momentarily and Kapisi cracks him with a monster right hand! Kamenov topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Kapisi dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Kapisi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keone Kapisi!
Keone Kapisi is the new super heavyweight champion!
Keone Kapisi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hardcore Alchemy for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neville Southall (ranked 971 p4p, 1414 weight class) and #1 Winger (ranked 32 p4p, 47 weight class). Neville Southall 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 19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neville Southall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, #1 Winger!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winger misses with the body kick
letting Southall counter with a right hand.
It looks like #1 Winger has been cut.
Winger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Southall avoids it really well and circles away.
Southall sends Winger crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Southall is motioning to the referee to let Winger up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Nice shot lands for Winger.
It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Southall cracks Winger on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Winger falls backwards against the cage. Southall follows up with more strikes that drop Winger to his knees. Southall keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Winger! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neville Southall!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rutger Petrov (ranked 862 p4p, 1000 weight class) and Yohan Francis (ranked 116 p4p, 135 weight class). Francis has chosen Andre Nickatine, Smoke Dope and Rap as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rutger Petrov !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yohan Francis!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Francis 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.
Petrov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Petrov blocks an uppercut.
Francis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Francis misses with a wild body shot.
Francis swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Francis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Yohan Francis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Francis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov .
Francis tries to move into range but Petrov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Francis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Francis scrambles back to his feet.
Francis throws a shot to the body.
Petrov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Francis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Petrov lands in his opponent's guard.
Francis wants to stand but Petrov is controlling the position.
Francis is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Petrov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Petrov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Francis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Petrov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Francis defends it easily.
Petrov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Francis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Francis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Petrov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Francis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Francis passes Petrov 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Petrov wants to get back to full guard.
Petrov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Francis pulls his head out easily.
Francis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Francis decides to stand and escape the position.
Petrov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Francis finds it's way round the side to connect with Petrov 's head.
Nice cross by Petrov .
The fighters circling - Francis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Francis throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Petrov .
Francis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Petrov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Francis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov stops Francis from standing up.
Petrov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Petrov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Francis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Petrov has Francis in his guard.
Petrov working for a triangle but Francis defends it easily.
Francis is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Let's hope that Francis has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Francis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Petrov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Francis is aware though and is defending well.
Francis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Francis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Francis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Petrov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Francis is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yohan Francis will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Francis moves away and avoids it.
Francis leaves Petrov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Petrov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Petrov ducks straight into an uppercut from Francis and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Petrov manages to regain guard straight away.
It looks like Rutger Petrov has been cut.
Petrov working for a triangle but Francis defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Francis advances position into side control!
Yohan Francis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Francis stands up.
Francis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Francis misses with a wild body shot.
Francis looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Francis throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Petrov tries to clinch but Francis is having none of it.
Francis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown but Francis shows good takedown defense.
Petrov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Francis is trying to buck Petrov off.
Francis throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Yohan Francis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Francis walks into a straight right hand from Petrov .
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Francis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Petrov is countered with a crisp right hand from Francis that sends him to the canvas! Francis follows him to the mat into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rutger Petrov . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrov is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Francis slows the pace down.
Francis decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Petrov moves out of range as Francis strikes.
Francis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrov tries to clinch but Francis moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Francis. No joy for Petrov on that attempt.
Francis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Francis moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Petrov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Francis is fending him off so far but Petrov persists. Nope, Francis circles away and we're back to standing.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Francis, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Francis.
Francis breaks from the clinch.
Petrov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Francis moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Petrov goes down! Can Francis finish him!?
Petrov is rocked!
Francis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Oh Petrov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Francis decides to stand back up. Francis steps back and let's Petrov get back to his feet.
Francis moves away from the strike by Petrov .
Petrov drops his hands momentarily. Francis doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Petrov staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Petrov doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yohan Francis!
Yohan Francis is the new heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Yohan Francis was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mick Murphy (ranked 274 p4p, 986 weight class) and Kai Rossiter (ranked 44 p4p, 154 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mick Murphy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kai Rossiter!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rossiter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murphy drops his hands momentarily and Rossiter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Murphy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Rossiter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Rossiter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy takes a swing at Rossiter's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Rossiter's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rossiter. That's going to slow Murphy down.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Rossiter.
Murphy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Rossiter walks into a jab.
Murphy tests Rossiter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rossiter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rossiter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Rossiter was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rossiter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murphy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rossiter throws a lazy uppercut
and Rossiter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut there from Murphy.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rossiter manages to avoid it.
Rossiter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murphy has time to react.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Rossiter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rossiter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murphy scores with a sloppy right hand. Rossiter should have avoided that one.
Murphy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
Rossiter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murphy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice shot lands for Murphy.
Murphy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Murphy gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands a body punch.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rossiter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy tries to work over Rossiter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rossiter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murphy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rossiter has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Rossiter.
Murphy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murphy tries a body shot but Rossiter blocks it.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Rossiter takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Murphy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossiter working aggressively here.
Murphy pushes Rossiter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Murphy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murphy.
A short right from Rossiter on the inside.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rossiter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rossiter lands with a light punch inside.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Rossiter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossiter misses with the head strike.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Rossiter tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Rossiter back against the cage.
Rossiter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rossiter takes a shot to the head.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rossiter backwards.
Rossiter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Rossiter.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rossiter takes a shot to the head.
Murphy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rossiter or not.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Murphy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rossiter keeps the fight on the outside.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rossiter.
Rossiter misses with a two punch combination.
Murphy tries to clinch but Rossiter moves out of range.
Rossiter doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murphy, as that shot connected.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Rossiter is out of range.
Rossiter throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
Rossiter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rossiter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rossiter blocks an uppercut.
Murphy lands with a left to the head.
Rossiter tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Rossiter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rossiter lands a left hand.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rossiters head.
Rossiter throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy lands a left hand.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Rossiter misses with a body punch.
Rossiter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Rossiter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murphys head.
A short body shot lands from Murphy as the two fighters clinch.
Rossiter misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossiter.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Murphy as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rossiter blocking some punches.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rossiter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Murphy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Rossiter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rossiter can do to turn this around?
Rossiter blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Rossiter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rossiter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rossiter backwards.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mick Murphy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murphy lands a left hand.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Rossiter avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rossiter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rossiter fails to land.
Rossiter lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Murphy.
Murphy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rossiters head.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Murphy.
Rossiter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy tries to work over Rossiter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Rossiter tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Rossiter back against the cage.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rossiter misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rossiter blocking some punches.
Rossiter blocks an uppercut.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Rossiter controls the action.
Rossiter scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossiter.
Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Rossiter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy is working Rossiter over against the cage.
Murphy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rossiter backwards.
Murphy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Rossiter avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Rossiter blocking some punches.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rossiter.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rossiter's elbow.
Murphy tries a body shot but Rossiter blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Murphy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Murphy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Rossiter saw that one coming.
Rossiter tried to score with a low kick but Murphy checks it.
Mick Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rossiter misses with a low kick.
Murphy lunges at Rossiter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rossiter's hand.
Rossiter misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rossiter misses with a low kick as Murphy jumps back.
Murphy connects with a right hand. Rossiter shakes it off.
Murphy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rossiter tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Rossiter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Donk. Murphy catches Rossiter right on the button with a cross.
Rossiter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossiter feints and then cracks Murphy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murphy down.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Rossiter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murphy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Rossiter saw that one coming.
Rossiter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Murphy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rossiter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Rossiter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rossiter throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy misses with a lunging right hand
and Rossiter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mick Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Murphy gets a clinch.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rossiter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy gets through Rossiter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rossiter prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Rossiter controls the action.
Rossiter misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murphy.
Rossiter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Rossiter.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Rossiter.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy lands with a light punch inside.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rossiter.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Rossiter.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Murphy.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Rossiter controls the action.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rossiter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rossiter misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy lands a right hand.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossiter lands a left hand.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Rossiter.
Rossiter blocks an uppercut.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rossiter misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murphy tries a body shot but Rossiter blocks it.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Rossiter backwards.
Rossiter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy lands a right hand.
Rossiter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Murphy.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossiter blocking some punches.
Rossiter can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Rossiter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Murphy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossiter has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Rossiter tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rossiter blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rossiter's elbow.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Rossiter.
Rossiter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossiter.
Rossiter lands a nice shot to the body.
Rossiter swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Murphy clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rossiter is looking to slow Murphy down with leg kicks.
Murphy stuns Rossiter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rossiter misses with a wild combination.
Rossiter tries to move into range but Murphy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Murphy lands with a straight right. Rossiter didn't see that one coming.
Murphy cracks Rossiter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rossiter throws a lazy uppercut
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossiter throws a push kick but Murphy slaps the foot to one side.
Rossiter connects with a crisp jab.
Murphy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rossiter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossiter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Rossiter is out of range.
Rossiter is looking for the big counter here.
Nice body kick there by Rossiter.
Murphy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rossiter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murphy. Murphy obviously looking to wear him down.
Rossiter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Murphy is out of range and Rossiter settles back down.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Rossiter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy connects with a single shot there.
Murphy throws a hook but Rossiter blocks it.
Murphy forces Rossiter back against the cage and clinches.
Good body shot from Rossiter.
Murphy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rossiter throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossiter swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rossiter.
Murphy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murphy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murphy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rossiter backwards.
A short right from Murphy.
Murphy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rossiter lands with a right to the head.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Rossiter's head.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Rossiter.
A short left from Murphy.
A head punch on the inside from Rossiter fails to land.
Rossiter throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossiter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy works on Rossiter's body with a couple of short punches.
Rossiter misses with a body punch.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossiter blocks a body shot from Murphy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossiter.
Rossiter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy lands a left hand.
Rossiter swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rossiter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rossiter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy digs a right hand into Rossiter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rossiter's gas tank.
Rossiter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murphy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rossiter.
Rossiter is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A short left from Murphy.
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rossiter digs a right hand underneath Murphy's ribcage. Murphy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Rossiter avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossiter.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rossiters head.
Murphy lands with a short shot to the head.
Rossiter blocking some punches.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Murphy had his way with Kai Rossiter in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Murphy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rossiter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Murphy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rossiter doesn't seem bothered though.
Rossiter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murphy tries a body shot but Rossiter blocks it.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossiter.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rossiter.
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rossiter tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rossiter misses with a punch to the body.
Rossiter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Rossiter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rossiter can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Murphy working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
A short right from Murphy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossiter.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Rossiter struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Rossiter.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Rossiter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Rossiter.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossiter can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Rossiter controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rossiter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rossiter backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Rossiter.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Rossiter lands with a right to the head.
Mick Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rossiter misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Murphy.
Rossiter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Rossiter's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossiter takes a shot to the head.
Rossiter is rocked!
Rossiter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rossiter is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Rossiter seems to have recovered his senses.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Rossiter lands a left hand.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Rossiter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossiter can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Rossiter.
Rossiter tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Rossiter.
Rossiter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rossiter struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Rossiter swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossiter has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murphy 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 50:45
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Murphy!
Mick Murphy retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Mick Murphy, 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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