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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Klahan Metharom (ranked 537 p4p, 499 weight class) and Domonic Dilbrandt (ranked 29 p4p, 27 weight class). Dilbrandt comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Champ is Here kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Klahan Metharom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Domonic Dilbrandt!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metharom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Dilbrandt finds it's way through Metharom's defenses.
Dilbrandt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dilbrandt avoids a kick to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with a body kick.
Dilbrandt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick lands for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a jab to the body
and Dilbrandt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dilbrandt scores with a shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dilbrandt.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Metharom blocks the low kick.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metharom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Metharom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Metharom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dilbrandt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Metharom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dilbrandt throws a shot from downtown. Metharom moves away and avoids it.
Dilbrandt looks to land a body kick but Metharom moved away.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Metharom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Metharom scores with a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Metharom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Metharom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dilbrandt is looking to clinch.
Dilbrandt misses the shot to the body.
Metharom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Metharom lands with a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt thows a leg kick but Metharom checks it
and Metharom counters with a three punch combo that has Dilbrandt backing up. Dilbrandt nods at Metharom to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt wants to clinch.
Dilbrandt rushes Metharom and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Metharom - that landed with a thud.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Metharom.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Metharom can't find room to land a body shot as Dilbrandt controls the action.
Dilbrandt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Metharom misses with a punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Metharom backwards.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
Metharom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Metharom on the inside.
Metharom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dilbrandt's elbow.
Metharom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Metharom misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom misses with a body punch.
Metharom has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dilbrandt blocking some punches.
Metharom scores with a shot to the side of Dilbrandt's head.
Metharom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Metharom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Metharom fails to land.
Dilbrandt pushes Metharom back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Metharom working aggressively here.
Metharom blocks a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Metharom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metharom gets through Dilbrandt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dilbrandt pushes Metharom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt scores with a shoulder strike.
Metharom lands a hook to the side of the head.
Metharom lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Metharom tries a body shot but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Metharom tries a body shot but Dilbrandt blocks it.
A short left from Dilbrandt.
Metharom stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Metharom works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Metharom.
Dilbrandt pushes Metharom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Metharom lands an uppercut.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
Metharom throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Dilbrandt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dilbrandt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt blocking some punches.
Metharom gets through Dilbrandt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Metharom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Metharom misses with a body punch.
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as Metharom controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Metharom fails to land.
Metharom tries to work over Dilbrandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metharom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Metharom blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dilbrandt.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
Dilbrandt is leaning against Metharom and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Metharom gets through Dilbrandt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Dilbrandt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metharom struggles to land a body shot inside as Dilbrandt controls his hands.
Metharom lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Metharom.
Metharom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dilbrandt lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
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 Klahan Metharom will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice straight punches there by Dilbrandt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dilbrandt has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dilbrandt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dilbrandt misses with a double jab.
Metharom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dilbrandt missing with a left hand there. Metharom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a body kick that stops Metharom in his tracks momentarily.
Dilbrandt throws a jab when Metharom was well out of range.
Dilbrandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metharom.
Metharom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
Dilbrandt checks a low kick from Metharom.
Dilbrandt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dilbrandt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom walks into a jab.
Dilbrandt avoids a punch combination nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Metharom blocks the leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Metharom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Dilbrandt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilbrandt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dilbrandt cracks Metharom with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt forces Metharom back against the cage and clinches.
Metharom gets through Dilbrandt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Metharom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dilbrandt lands with a right to the head.
Metharom avoiding damage as Dilbrandt throws knees to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
Metharom tries to throw a body punch but Dilbrandt avoids it by throwing Metharom back against the cage.
Metharom throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Metharom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Metharom tries to throw a body punch but Dilbrandt avoids it by throwing Metharom back against the cage.
Metharom scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metharom scores with a hook to the body.
Metharom misses with a body punch.
Metharom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Metharom has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dilbrandt.
Metharom defending well as Dilbrandt loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metharom just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Metharom. That did some damage!
Dilbrandt throws an overhand right that lands on Metharom's shoulder, as Metharom tries to avoid the shot.
Metharom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Dilbrandt misses.
A slow jab from Metharom misses its intended target.
Dilbrandt lands with a good body shot.
Dilbrandt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dilbrandt thumps Metharom with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilbrandt. Metharom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Metharom walks into a jab.
Metharom takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Metharom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dilbrandt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Metharom throws the kick towards the body but Dilbrandt avoids it.
Dilbrandt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt scores with a sloppy right hand. Metharom should have avoided that one.
Dilbrandt catches Metharom with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the side of Metharom's head but Metharom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Metharom walks into a jab.
Metharom keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Metharom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Metharom turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Metharom ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses the jab.
Dilbrandt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dilbrandt throws a big shot that misses.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Metharom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Metharom swinging wildly here.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt catches Metharom with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch there but Metharom circles away.
Dilbrandt is looking to slow Metharom down with leg kicks.
Dilbrandt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dilbrandt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dilbrandt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Metharom is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Metharom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dilbrandt works over Metharom's head and body with a nice combination.
Dilbrandt misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Metharom to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metharom on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Metharom on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dilbrandt throws a chopping leg kick but Metharom manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Metharom misses the target.
Dilbrandt with the inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Domonic Dilbrandt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dilbrandt misses with a body kick.
Metharom misses with a looping right.
Metharom throws a nice looking combination but Dilbrandt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Metharom takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dilbrandt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dilbrandt loads up on a big right hand but Metharom slips the punch.
Metharom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dilbrandt lands a nice shot to the body.
Dilbrandt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dilbrandt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Metharom has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dilbrandt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom moves out of range as Dilbrandt throws a body kick.
Metharom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dilbrandt can pounce on him.
Metharom throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dilbrandt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilbrandt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dilbrandt wants to clinch.
Dilbrandt lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilbrandt. Metharom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Metharom.
Metharom throwing a counter right hand but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Metharom looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Metharom slips under a jab from Dilbrandt.
Metharom throws a shot from downtown. Dilbrandt moves away and avoids it.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Metharom checks a leg kick.
Metharom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Metharom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Metharom.
Dilbrandt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Metharom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dilbrandt throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metharom walks into a jab.
Metharom takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Metharom thuds his right hand into Dilbrandt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a series of punches.
Metharom appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Metharom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dilbrandt wants to clinch
and Metharom counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Metharom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Metharom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy uppercut
and Metharom counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Metharom.
Dilbrandt clobbers Metharom with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt throws a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with the combination.
Metharom throws a big counter combination but Dilbrandt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Metharom gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dilbrandt loads up on a big right hand but Metharom slips the punch.
Metharom avoids a kick to the body.
Metharom connects with an inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dilbrandt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slow jab from Metharom misses its intended target.
Dilbrandt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Metharom looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilbrandt is just out of range.
Metharom blocks a jab.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Metharom.
Dilbrandt punishes Metharom's body with a nice straight punch.
Dilbrandt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Metharom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt throws an off balance right hand
and Metharom counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt tries to land a leg kick but Metharom saw it coming and moves away.
Metharom throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dilbrandt's head.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook.
Metharom loads up on a big right hand but Dilbrandt slips the punch.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the head.
Metharom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dilbrandt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Metharom throws an overhand right that lands on Dilbrandt's shoulder, as Dilbrandt tries to avoid the shot.
Metharom moves out of range of the body kick.
Dilbrandt fakes the leg kick and cracks Metharom in the body.
Dilbrandt throws the kick towards the body but Metharom avoids it.
Metharom throws out a powerful jab.
Dilbrandt thuds his shin into the meat of Metharom's side.
Dilbrandt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Domonic Dilbrandt really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dilbrandt blocks a jab.
Metharom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dilbrandt.
A leg kick checked by Metharom.
Metharom misses with a double jab.
Dilbrandt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Metharom. That did some damage!
Dilbrandt clobbers Metharom with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a series of punches.
Metharom appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dilbrandt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dilbrandt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Metharom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Metharom. Dilbrandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dilbrandt scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice body kick.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but Metharom moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Metharom tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Metharom misses.
Dilbrandt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Metharom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Dilbrandt.
Metharom sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dilbrandt swings for the body but Metharom moves out of range.
Dilbrandt slips under a jab from Metharom.
A countering left hand to the body from Dilbrandt misses.
Metharom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Metharom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Metharom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Metharom misses with a few strikes there.
Metharom moves out of range of the strikes.
Metharom fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dilbrandt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice uppercut there from Metharom.
Metharom tries a head kick but it misses.
Metharom misses the shot to the body.
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Metharom paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metharom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt obviously looking to wear him down.
Dilbrandt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Metharom.
Dilbrandt moves into the clinch.
Dilbrandt throws an elbow but it misses.
Metharom will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dilbrandt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Metharom is defending well for now.
Metharom tries a body shot but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Dilbrandt lands a shoulder strike.
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as Metharom controls his hands.
Metharom blocks an elbow strike.
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Metharom.
Metharom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Metharom. Dilbrandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Metharom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Metharom scores with a one two! Dilbrandt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metharom moves out of range of the body kick from Dilbrandt.
Metharom is looking to score with low kicks.
Metharom just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt has managed to clinch.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dilbrandt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Metharom avoids the elbow strike from Dilbrandt, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Metharom.
A short right from Dilbrandt on the inside.
Dilbrandt breaks from the clinch.
Dilbrandt cracks Metharom with a right hand to the side of the head.
Metharom lands a nice looking body kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a body kick.
Metharom throws a series of punches but Dilbrandt avoids them all with ease.
Metharom checks the leg kick.
Dilbrandt scoring well with a low kick there.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metharom fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dilbrandt.
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!
Dilbrandt loads up on a big right hand but Metharom slips the punch.
Metharom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Metharom fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dilbrandt just manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt cracks Metharom with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Metharom looks to land a combination but Dilbrandt avoids it well.
Dilbrandt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Metharom counters with a three punch combo that has Dilbrandt backing up. Dilbrandt nods at Metharom to acknowledge the strikes.
Dilbrandt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Metharom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Metharom with a jab.
Metharom takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dilbrandt scores with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Metharom scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt scores with a decent looking hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Klahan Metharom will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Metharom slips a jab from Dilbrandt.
Metharom takes a swing at Dilbrandt's ribcage but misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Metharom crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dilbrandt - the referee stops the clock and Metharom gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dilbrandt. Metharom manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dilbrandt lands a jab.
Metharom slips under a jab from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt with the inside leg kick.
That kick from Dilbrandt tenderised Metharom's leg. Metharom is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dilbrandt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Metharom on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dilbrandt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Metharom to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt throws a shot from downtown. Metharom moves away and avoids it.
Dilbrandt throws a solid leg kick but Metharom takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dilbrandt.
Donk. Dilbrandt catches Metharom right on the button with a cross.
Metharom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metharom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a right and a left that Metharom avoids nicely.
Good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
Metharom scores with a nice head shot.
Metharom on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dilbrandt connects with a single shot there.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but Metharom moves out of range easily.
Dilbrandt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dilbrandt connects with an inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch
enabling Metharom to counter with a crisp jab.
Dilbrandt throws a big shot that misses.
Metharom throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dilbrandt avoids it.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but Metharom is just out of range.
Metharom scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dilbrandt in his tracks.
Dilbrandt throws a shot from downtown. Metharom moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick from Dilbrandt, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Metharom has time to react.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Dilbrandt.
Metharom tried to counter with a leg kick but Dilbrandt avoided it.
Dilbrandt moves out of range as Metharom throws a body kick.
Metharom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dilbrandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Metharom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Metharom is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dilbrandt throws a push kick but Metharom slaps the foot to one side.
Metharom connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Metharom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt darts in trying to clinch
and Metharom counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dilbrandt misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metharom takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dilbrandt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Metharom attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Metharom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Metharom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight left.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Metharom moved away.
Dilbrandt looks to land a combination but Metharom avoids it well.
Metharom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
Metharom takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Metharom lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Metharom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metharom slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metharom throws a right and a left that Dilbrandt avoids nicely.
Metharom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Metharom misses its intended target.
Metharom throws a front kick aimed at Dilbrandt's knee but Dilbrandt avoids it well.
Metharom misses the shot to the body.
Metharom walks into a stiff left hand from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Metharom looks to land a right hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Dilbrandt.
A little jabbing left from Dilbrandt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dilbrandt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dilbrandt scores with a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt scores with a decent looking hook.
Dilbrandt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Metharom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
No joy there for Metharom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Domonic Dilbrandt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dilbrandt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 47:49
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 46:50
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domonic Dilbrandt!
Domonic Dilbrandt is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Domonic Dilbrandt thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Full Time Panda (ranked 652 p4p, 1590 weight class) and Ricky Rawse (ranked 19 p4p, 51 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Full Time Panda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Rawse!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rawse connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
 It looks like Full Time Panda has been cut.
Panda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Panda attempts a counter takedown but Rawse avoids it well and moves away.
Panda misses with a hook. Rawse ducked under it nicely.
Rawse throws a shot from downtown. Panda moves away and avoids it.
Panda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rawse has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rawse's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rawse duly obliges.
Panda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Panda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rawse defending well as Panda loads up on a big left hand.
Rawse looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Panda fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Rawse releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Panda scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by Rawse.
Panda moves out of range of the strikes.
Rawse throws a series of punches but Panda avoids them all with ease.
Panda shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rawse is trying to defend but Panda finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rawse manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Panda keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawse has had enough of the clinch but Panda keeps him there for the moment.
Panda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Panda slips a straight right by Rawse.
Rawse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panda.
Rawse misses with a few strikes there.
Panda drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rawse sprawls and moves away.
Rawse connects with a looping right hand.
Panda moves away from the strike by Rawse.
Rawse scores with a crisp jab that stopped Panda in his tracks.
Panda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rawse manages to avoid it.
Rawse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panda drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rawse sprawls and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Panda darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Panda closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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!
Panda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rawse with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rawse desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rawse is trying to control but can't.
Rawse is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Panda's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Panda's back!
Rawse controlling well, preventing Panda from escaping the position.
Panda is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawse gets to his feet! The crowd go wild in anticipation of a knockout!
Rawse slips a straight right by Panda.
Rawse is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Panda with a body shot.
Panda throws a jab when Rawse was well out of range.
Rawse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rawse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rawse lands a head shot.
Panda missing with a left hand there. Rawse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rawse scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Panda throws a body punch but Rawse moves out of range.
Panda looks to land a left hand but Rawse moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Rawse was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Panda lands a jab to Rawse's midsection.
Panda moves forwards but Rawse connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rawse digs a good body shot into Panda's ribs.
Rawse throws a big shot that misses.
Rawse throws a hook to the side of Panda's head but Panda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Rawse misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rawse throws a shot from downtown. Panda moves away and avoids it.
Panda half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Panda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panda. Rawse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rawse stuffs the takedown attempt from Panda. Panda gets slowly back to his feet.
Rawse misses with a double jab
and Panda counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rawse won't be happy with that.
Rawse can't do much from the bottom here.
Rawse gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Rawse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Full Time Panda's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Panda takes a swing at Rawse's ribcage but misses.
Rawse looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rawse throws a left and a right that both miss
and Panda counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Panda won't allow Rawse to sweep him here.
Rawse is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rawse is looking to stand up but Panda isn't so interested in that idea.
Panda being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawse is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Panda throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawse is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rawse pulls Panda in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rawse is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Panda cracks Rawse with a good jab.
Panda connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rawse blocks a jab.
Rawse slips a jab from Panda.
Panda pushes Rawse up against the cage in a clinch.
Panda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rawse avoids the body shot from Panda.
Panda throws a body shot but no joy.
Panda closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rawse manages to work his way to half guard, despite Panda's best efforts.
Rawse is concentrating on defense, preventing Panda from advancing position.
Rawse tries to roll over but Panda keeps him under control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rawse manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Panda keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Rawse breaks from the clinch.
Rawse lands an overhand right.
Panda slips under a jab.
Rawse throws an overhand right that lands on Panda's shoulder, as Panda tries to avoid the shot.
Rawse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Rawse misses the target.
Rawse swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Panda.
Panda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rawse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Panda lands with a nice body punch.
Rawse lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Panda circles away quickly and effectively.
Rawse works over Panda's head and body with a nice combination.
Rawse might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Panda shoots in and gets a takedown into Rawse's guard.
Rawse looking to control.
Panda won't allow Rawse to sweep him here.
Panda being controlled here momentarily.
Panda preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panda with a nice head shot there.
Rawse has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Panda has passed into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rawse struggling a bit here.
Panda throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rawse is trying to control Panda's posture but Panda avoids it.
Rawse tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Full Time Panda will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Full Time Panda'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rawse missing with a left hand there. Panda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rawse lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Panda circles away quickly and effectively.
Rawse ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rawse throws a combination that misses
and Panda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rawse's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rawse trying to keep a closed guard but Panda is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawse wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Panda is now in half guard.
Rawse wants to control the action here but instead Panda manages to pass to full mount!
Panda avoids the attempt from Rawse to control.
Rawse is in a horrible position here. Panda smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rawse regains half guard.
Rawse is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Panda scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rawse is trying to get back to full guard.
Rawse trying to hold on to Panda's head to control him but Panda postures up.
Rawse is doing well to control the position and prevent Panda from advancing to side control.
Rawse trying to control but Panda postures up.
Rawse is controlling Panda's trapped leg to prevent Panda from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rawse pushes Panda off and gets back to his feet.
Rawse uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rawse missing with a left hand there. Panda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Panda feinted with a counter takedown.
Panda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Panda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Panda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Panda is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rawse's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Panda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rawse manages to avoid it.
Panda throws a looping overhand right but Rawse ducks down to avoid it.
A cross from Rawse lands.
Panda throws a jab but it's blocked by Rawse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panda misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rawse throws a jab but it's blocked by Panda.
Panda feinted with a counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rawse scores with a nice strike.
Panda lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Panda.
Panda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panda throws out a loose jab but Rawse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rawse moves out of range as Panda strikes.
Rawse walks into a jab.
Rawse throws a hook to the side of Panda's head but Panda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rawse misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Panda counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rawse working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Panda.
Panda 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.
Rawse has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Panda has passed into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Full Time Panda showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Panda has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Full Time Panda!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yeshua Immanuel (ranked 1428 p4p, 1991 weight class) and Shaun Brownie (ranked 214 p4p, 284 weight class). Yeshua Immanuel 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yeshua Immanuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shaun Brownie!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brownie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brownie lands a jab to the nose.
Brownie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Immanuel, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brownie.
Brownie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brownie looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Immanuel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brownie backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Immanuel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Immanuel.
Brownie blocking some punches.
Immanuel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Immanuel misses with some punches.
Immanuel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brownie.
Immanuel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Immanuel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brownie gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Immanuel throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Immanuel striking from half guard on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brownie is trying to control the action in half guard but Immanuel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brownie not doing much here.
Immanuel is looking for a sweep. Brownie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Immanuel is not content to let Brownie control the position.
Immanuel flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Immanuel gets full guard.
Immanuel throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Brownie passes into half guard.
Brownie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Immanuel punching from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brownie connects with a nice short shot to Immanuel's temple.
Brownie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Immanuel scores with a few weak punches.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brownie connects with a nice short shot to Immanuel's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Immanuel tries to get to full guard but Brownie has control of the leg.
Immanuel flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Brownie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brownie blocks the strikes from Immanuel.
Immanuel is pressing down on Brownie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Immanuel throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Brownie distracts Immanuel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Immanuel trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Brownie is stalling in the full guard.
Brownie scoring with some ground and pound.
Brownie trying to control but Immanuel is working from the bottom.
Immanuel punching to the body, from the bottom.
Immanuel scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Brownie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Immanuel's head.
Brownie wants to control from the top but Immanuel keeps moving.
Brownie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brownie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Immanuel's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Immanuel keeping moving, preventing Brownie from controlling successfully.
Brownie won't allow Immanuel to sweep him here.
Immanuel has momentary wrist control but Brownie slips an elbow through the middle.
Immanuel will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Immanuel throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Immanuel throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Brownie wants to control from the top but Immanuel keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Brownie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Immanuel trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brownie connects with a right hand. Immanuel shakes it off.
Brownie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brownie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Immanuel slips a straight right by Brownie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brownie throws a body shot but no joy.
Brownie missing with a left hand there. Immanuel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brownie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Brownie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Immanuel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brownie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Immanuel has closed the distance and engaged Brownie in a clinch.
Brownie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Immanuel throws a head punch that misses.
Immanuel has a couple of punches blocked by Brownie.
Brownie utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Immanuel managing to block the knees to the body from Brownie.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Immanuel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Immanuel misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Brownie dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Brownie swats away the attempt to clinch by Immanuel.
Immanuel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brownie landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Immanuel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Immanuel misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Immanuel.
Immanuel has a couple of punches blocked by Brownie.
Brownie wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch on the inside from Immanuel fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Immanuel.
Brownie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Immanuel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brownie lands a knee to the body.
Immanuel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Immanuel misses with some punches.
Immanuel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brownie blocks an uppercut.
Immanuel throws a head punch that misses.
Immanuel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brownie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Immanuel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yeshua Immanuel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaun Brownie.
A short uppercut from Immanuel.
Brownie has clasped his hands together around Immanuel's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Brownie scores with punches from side control.
Immanuel tries to bench press Brownie off him but Brownie keeps the position.
Immanuel throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Brownie controls the position from side control.
Immanuel wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Immanuel throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Immanuel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brownie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Immanuel takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Immanuel is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brownie cracks Immanuel with a big right hand but Immanuel just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Brownie trying to control the position but Immanuel is working away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brownie controls the position from side control.
Immanuel striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Immanuel is trying to escape the position but Brownie is controlling the position.
Immanuel is looking to reverse the position.
Immanuel is working hard here to advance position.
Brownie controls the position.
Immanuel throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Brownie landing strikes.
Immanuel is trying to strike from the bottom but Brownie has passed into full mount.
Brownie blocks Immanuel's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Immanuel throwing hammer fists to the chest of Brownie. What's that going to do exactly?
Immanuel taking shots to the head.
Brownie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brownie lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Immanuel swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Immanuel swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Brownie trying to control but Immanuel is having none of it.
Immanuel is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Immanuel regains half guard.
Immanuel flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Immanuel striking from the bottom.
Brownie wants to take a breather but Immanuel is having none of it.
Brownie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Immanuel missing with punches from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Brownie.
Brownie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Immanuel keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brownie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Immanuel sees it coming and defends easily.
Brownie is controlling the pace.
Immanuel is refusing to be controlled, as Brownie sits in half guard.
Immanuel throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Immanuel is looking to improve his position.
Brownie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brownie working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Brownie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Immanuel staying out of range there.
Immanuel fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Brownie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Immanuel doesn't seem phased though.
Yeshua Immanuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Immanuel leaves Brownie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Immanuel throwing a counter right hand but Brownie manages to avoid it.
Immanuel moves into range and clinches up with Brownie.
Immanuel pushes Brownie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brownie blocking some punches.
Brownie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Immanuel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brownie stalls.
Immanuel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brownie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Immanuel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yeshua Immanuel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaun Brownie.
Immanuel working aggressively here.
Brownie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brownie throws an elbow but it misses.
Brownie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Immanuel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Immanuel misses with some punches.
Brownie gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brownie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brownie is trying to stall.
Brownie trying to land knees to the body.
Brownie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brownie blocks an uppercut.
Brownie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Immanuel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brownie blocks an uppercut.
Immanuel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brownie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Immanuel fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Immanuel fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Immanuel.
Shaun Brownie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brownie looking to stall.
Brownie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Immanuel misses with the head strike.
Yeshua Immanuel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Immanuel throws a punch but it's blocked by Brownie.
Immanuel throws a head punch that misses.
Immanuel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Immanuel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brownie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brownie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brownie blocking some punches.
Immanuel misses with the head strike.
Immanuel throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Immanuel swings wildly with an uppercut but Brownie uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Immanuel swings wildly with an uppercut but Brownie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Immanuel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brownie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Immanuel is defending well.
Brownie creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Immanuel misses with the head strike.
Immanuel pushes Brownie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Immanuel fails to land.
Immanuel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brownie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brownie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Immanuel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Immanuel misses with the head strike.
Brownie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Immanuel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Immanuel swings wildly with an uppercut but Brownie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Immanuel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brownie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Immanuel is defending well for now.
Immanuel misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Immanuel.
Immanuel has a couple of punches blocked by Brownie.
Immanuel throws a head punch that misses.
Immanuel throws a punch but it's blocked by Brownie.
Immanuel throws a punch but it's blocked by Brownie.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yeshua Immanuel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brownie 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaun Brownie!
Shaun Brownie decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Yeshua Immanuel was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks to my coaches, sorry I came up short. Great game plan by my opponent. It was his night tonight. '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Steel (ranked 869 p4p, 1906 weight class) and #1 Winger (ranked 25 p4p, 60 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerome Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, #1 Winger!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Winger is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jerome Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Winger misses with a body kick.
Winger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel lands a jab to Winger's midsection.
Winger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
 It looks like #1 Winger has been cut.
Steel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winger closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Steel quickly recovers to half guard.
Steel's coaches at Punch Out Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Winger wants to stand up but Steel has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Steel has his hands clasped together around Winger's back. He's all about the action.
Winger with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Winger prevents Steel from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel is not content to let Winger control the position.
Steel is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Winger is working away from the top position though.
Steel is positioning himself well to prevent Winger advancing to mount.
Winger tries to stand but can't do so whilst Steel controls his leg.
Steel wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Steel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Winger looking to pass the guard.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel is on top in guard.
Steel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steel working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Winger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Winger seems to be working for a kimura but Steel defends the submission attempt.
Steel wants to control but Winger is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winger with the ground and pound but Steel uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Winger is one step ahead there.
Steel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Winger wants to stand but Steel has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Winger wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Steel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Steel being controlled here momentarily.
Winger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steel's guard.
Steel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Winger looking to sit in guard and control but Steel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on #1 Winger's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Winger dives in and scores a takedown into Steel's guard.
Steel wants to sweep here but Winger controlling him for the moment.
Winger showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel is on top in guard.
Steel stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Winger has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Steel manages to get his head free but now Winger has transitioned to an armbar! Steel grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Winger! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). #1 Winger!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bunkechukwu Floyd (ranked 485 p4p, 698 weight class) and Neville Southall (ranked 16 p4p, 20 weight class). Floyd comes to the cage accompanied by Eric B. & Rakim - Paid In Full. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bunkechukwu Floyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neville Southall!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Southall staying out of range there.
It seemed like Southall was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Southall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Floyd as he jumps to the side.
Decent striking displayed by Floyd there.
It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Floyd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Southall.
Southall gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Floyd counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Southall badly! Floyd follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Southall out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Floyd finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bunkechukwu Floyd!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Lomax (ranked 129 p4p, 1141 weight class) and Baldur Torsten (ranked 25 p4p, 175 weight class). Torsten has chosen Temple of Odin as his entrance music. Baldur Torsten acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Vincent Lomax!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Baldur Torsten!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lomax lands a really nice looking cross but Torsten seems unphased.
Torsten misses with a body punch
and Lomax counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Baldur Torsten has been cut.
Torsten tries to score with a low kick but Lomax moves his leg out of the way.
Nice uppercut lands for Lomax. That snapped Torsten's head back.
Lomax connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lomax has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crassus in the buildup to the fight.
Torsten lands a front kick.
Torsten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lomax moves away.
Lomax lunges at Torsten with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Torsten's hand.
Torsten lands a leg kick that knocks Lomax off balance momentarily.
Lomax is looking to slow Torsten down with leg kicks.
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!
Lomax misses with a body kick.
Lomax throws a low kick, looking for Torsten's leg but Torsten calmly moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Torsten.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Torsten misses with a straight left.
It looked like Lomax wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lomax connects with a right hand. Torsten shakes it off.
Torsten staying out of range there.
Lomax displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Torsten throws out the jab.
Lomax throws a lazy body kick
enabling Torsten to counter with a crisp jab.
Lomax lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Torsten at a distance.
Torsten misses the shot to the body.
Lomax steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Torsten. That one must have hurt.
Torsten on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomax has Torsten up against the cage in a clinch.
Torsten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Torsten.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lomax blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lomax.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Torsten can't find room to land a body shot as Lomax controls the action.
Lomax blocks a body shot from Torsten.
Torsten lands a body punch.
Lomax swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lomax with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Torsten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Torsten tries to throw a body punch but Lomax avoids it by throwing Torsten back against the cage.
Lomax takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Torsten.
Lomax misses with the head strike.
Torsten misses with a punch on the inside.
Lomax throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torsten throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lomaxs head.
Lomax prevents a body shot from Torsten.
Lomax misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lomax misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Torsten.
Lomax lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Torsten or not.
Lomax fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Torsten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lomax tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Torsten's elbow.
Torsten can't find room to land a body shot as Lomax controls the action.
Torsten lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lomax or not.
Torsten lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lomax digs a right hand underneath Torsten's ribcage. Torsten let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lomax lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lomax scores with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Baldur Torsten's cut even more.
Lomax is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Torsten lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Torsten lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Torsten as Lomax tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lomax missing with knees to the body.
Torsten working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Torsten lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lomax is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Torsten is keeping busy.
Lomax misses with a punch on the inside.
Lomax misses with a hook from the clinch.
Torsten working aggressively here.
Torsten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Torsten doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Torsten.
Lomax lands a right hand that snaps the head of Torsten backwards.
Lomax softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Torsten lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Torsten presses Lomax against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lomax is breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Torsten.
Torsten lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Torsten cracks Lomax with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torsten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lomax's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Baldur Torsten will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Baldur Torsten's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lomax looks to throw a body kick
and Torsten counters with a straight right hand.
Torsten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Torsten.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lomax.
Torsten checks a low kick from Lomax.
Lomax takes one on the button.
Lomax throws a looping overhand right but Torsten ducks down to avoid it.
Lomax has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Torsten connects with a body shot.
Baldur Torsten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torsten lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Torsten darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vincent Lomax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torsten avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Torsten stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lomax ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lomax moves out of range of the body kick.
Torsten moves into the clinch.
Torsten tries a body shot but Lomax blocks it.
Lomax throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Torsten blocks it with crossed arms.
A left hand lands to the body for Torsten.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Torsten has a couple of punches blocked by Lomax.
Lomax misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Torsten.
Torsten has a couple of punches blocked by Lomax.
Lomax doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Torsten scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Torsten makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomax misses with the head strike.
Lomax tries to land a knee to the head but Torsten blocks with his arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torsten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Torsten can't find room to land a body shot as Lomax controls the action.
Torsten tries a body shot but Lomax blocks it.
Lomax misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Torsten.
Torsten lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lomax lands a body punch in the clinch.
Torsten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Torsten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torsten jabs at Lomax's body.
Lomax throws a nice outside leg kick.
Torsten lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Torsten throws a hook to the side of Lomax's head but Lomax sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Torsten lands with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torsten looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Torsten missing with a left hand there. Lomax was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lomax on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Torsten. Torsten obviously looking to wear him down.
Lomax takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Torsten throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lomax quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Torsten scores with a jab to the head.
Lomax bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lomax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lomax lands an overhand right.
Torsten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lomax.
Torsten flicks out a counter leg kick but Lomax steps away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lomax throws a leg kick but Torsten sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Torsten connects with a body shot that sends Lomax's belly button to the back.
Lomax takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Torsten connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torsten fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lomax on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Torsten. Torsten obviously looking to wear him down.
Torsten keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lomax.
Lomax misses with a body shot.
Lomax has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lomax there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lomax takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baldur Torsten showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Baldur Torsten's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice cross by Lomax.
Torsten lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Torsten looks to throw the jab but Lomax is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Torsten blocks the leg kick.
Torsten throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lomax lands a nice hook to Torsten's body. Torsten takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Torsten has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lomax looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Torsten has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomax shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Torsten misses with a hook. Lomax ducked under it nicely.
Lomax misses with a hook to the body
and Torsten counters with a nice body shot.
Torsten walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good exchange - Torsten coming out on top.
Torsten checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lomax is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lomax on the wrong end of a nice hook.
 Lomax is rocked!
Lomax looks to score with a jab to the body but Torsten is just out of range.
Torsten throws out a counter right but Lomax avoids it with no problem.
Lomax misses with an uppercut. Torsten saw that one coming.
It seemed like Torsten was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lomax blocks a head kick by Torsten.
Torsten slips under a jab.
Torsten doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Torsten misses with a hook. Lomax ducked under it nicely.
Torsten misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torsten throws the left hand but Lomax avoids the punch easily.
Torsten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lomax throws a low kick, looking for Torsten's leg but Torsten calmly moves out of range.
Torsten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lomax appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Torsten is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lomax swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lomax throws a body punch but Torsten moves out of range.
Lomax is looking to score with low kicks.
Lomax misses with a lunging right hand
and Torsten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomax takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Torsten scoring well with a low kick there.
Torsten throws a leg kick which misses Lomax's front leg but catches the back leg as Lomax tries to avoid it.
Lomax wants to land a leg kick but Torsten is out of range.
Torsten scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lomax scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A good leg kick by Torsten.
Lomax ducks under a wild hook from Torsten.
Torsten doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Torsten misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lomax goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Torsten looks to land a right hand but Lomax moved out of range.
Lomax tried to counter with a leg kick but Torsten avoided it.
Lomax takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lomax walks into a straight right hand from Torsten.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lomax gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Torsten lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Torsten tries to clinch there but Lomax circles away.
Lomax lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Torsten misses.
Lomax slips a straight right by Torsten.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baldur Torsten really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baldur Torsten's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A big right from Torsten misses.
Torsten turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Lomax.
Lomax throws a body shot but no joy.
Lomax catches Torsten with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lomax keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Torsten.
Lomax slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torsten fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lomax looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Torsten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lomax throws a wild body kick that Torsten sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torsten's corner calls for a 1-2. Torsten obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Torsten with the inside leg kick.
Lomax swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Torsten counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Lomax is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Torsten dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lomax seems to have got his legs back now.
Lomax lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lomax checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Lomax was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Torsten.
Lomax throws a low kick but Torsten moves out of range easily.
Torsten jabs at Lomax's body.
Lomax looks to land a body kick but Torsten moved away.
Lomax slips under a jab.
Lomax swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torsten tries to land a leg kick but Lomax saw it coming and moves away.
Torsten lands with an overhand left.
Torsten ducks under a wild hook from Lomax.
Torsten staying out of range there.
Lomax throws a sloppy head kick
and Torsten counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Torsten tenderised Lomax's leg. Lomax is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lomax keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A low kick from Lomax is predictable there
and Torsten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Torsten lands a nice looking body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torsten lands the left hand.
Torsten throws a push kick but Lomax slaps the foot to one side.
Lomax swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lomax fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Torsten checks it well.
Lomax takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Torsten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lomax.
Lomax takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A clash of legs there as Torsten blocks the low kick.
Torsten thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lomax if he has to take too many more of those.
Torsten keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torsten walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Torsten misses the shot to the body.
Lomax misses with a kick to the body
and Torsten counters with a straight right hand.
Torsten throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torsten misses with an uppercut. Lomax saw that one coming.
Good work by Torsten as he checks the leg kick.
Torsten defending well as Lomax loads up on a big left hand.
Lomax backing away here, and Torsten unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Torsten jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Lomax checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baldur Torsten dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Baldur Torsten's cut.
That's time! Lomax's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lomax takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Torsten throws a looping overhand right but Lomax ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Lomax tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torsten lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lomax fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Torsten, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Torsten on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Torsten.
A short right from Torsten.
Lomax blocks a body shot from Torsten.
Lomax struggles to land a body shot inside as Torsten controls his hands.
Lomax looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torsten tries to throw a body punch but Lomax avoids it by throwing Torsten back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Torsten.
Lomax just leaning against Torsten, taking a breather.
Torsten digs a right hand into Lomax's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lomax's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Torsten.
Lomax's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Torsten pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax with a nice calf kick.
Lomax throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Torsten steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lomax.
Torsten takes a swing at Lomax's ribcage but misses.
Lomax blocks the body kick.
Lomax throws a lazy uppercut
and Torsten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Torsten with a jab.
Torsten throws a jab when Lomax was well out of range.
Lomax went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Torsten delivers a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lomax.
Lomax takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vincent Lomax has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torsten thuds his right hand into Lomax's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Torsten lands with a nice body kick.
Torsten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lomax stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Torsten.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lomax tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lomax missing with a left hand there. Torsten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Torsten tries a quick counter leg kick but Lomax is wise to it.
Torsten scores with a hook to the body. Lomax takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lomax throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Torsten throws out a loose jab but Lomax uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torsten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lomax checks a leg kick.
Lomax throws an off balance right hand
and Torsten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lomax throws a push kick but Torsten slaps the foot to one side.
Lomax throws a leg kick
and Torsten makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Torsten throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lomax misses with an uppercut
and Torsten counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Torsten bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Torsten lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lomax will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torsten walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lomax.
Torsten walks into a straight right hand from Lomax.
Lomax on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torsten throws the kick towards the body but Lomax avoids it.
Lomax takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lomax checks a low kick from Torsten.
Lomax takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Torsten fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lomax.
Torsten lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baldur Torsten comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Torsten has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baldur Torsten!
Baldur Torsten is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Baldur Torsten thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Vincent Lomax had this to say: 'God dammit'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cathail Murphy (ranked 2587 p4p, 2405 weight class) and Joseph Telushikin (ranked 361 p4p, 338 weight class). Cathail Murphy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joseph Telushikin's chin.
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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 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Cathail Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joseph Telushikin!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy moves into range and clinches up with Telushikin.
Telushikin scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Telushikin to keep the fight standing.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy is trying to force a seperation but Telushikin has the dominant position.
Murphy slowing the pace effectively.
Murphy jumps guard and drags Telushikin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Telushikin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Telushikin scoring with some ground and pound.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but Telushikin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Telushikin landing some decent shots from guard.
Murphy has momentary wrist control but Telushikin slips an elbow through the middle.
Murphy is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at JAG Battle Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Telushikin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Telushikin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Telushikin connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy is pulling down on Telushikin's head to control his posture.
Telushikin postures up and lands a big shot to Murphy's brow.
Telushikin throwing strikes from guard but Murphy blocks nicely.
Telushikin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Murphy wants to stand and escape but Telushikin is having none of it.
Telushikin throws a big right hand that misses.
Telushikin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Telushikin throws a big elbow that misses.
Telushikin landing with the ground and pound.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Telushikin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Murphy lands some strikes from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Telushikin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Murphy trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Telushikin throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Murphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Telushikin is one step ahead there.
Telushikin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Telushikin being controlled here momentarily.
Telushikin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Telushikin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Murphy controlling Telushikin's posture.
Murphy keeping full guard, as Telushikin tries to pass.
Telushikin with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy controls Telushikin momentarily but Telushikin frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Telushikin works over Murphy with some ground and pound from guard.
Telushikin postures up and lands a big shot to Murphy's brow.
Telushikin throws a big elbow that misses.
Telushikin landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Telushikin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Telushikin throws a big right hand that misses.
Telushikin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Telushikin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Murphy is rocked!
Murphy scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Telushikin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murphy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Telushikin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Murphy counters with a right hand to the body.
Telushikin drives through and clinches with Murphy against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Telushikin gets through Murphy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy jumps guard but Telushikin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Murphy jumps guard but Telushikin stands there with Murphy around his waist. Murphy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cathail Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Telushikin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
Murphy tries to break the clinch but Telushikin is controlling the position.
Murphy wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Telushikin misses with some punches.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Telushikin.
Murphy breaks from the clinch.
Telushikin tries to clinch but Murphy moves out of range.
Telushikin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murphy, pushing him back against the cage.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Telushikin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Telushikin has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Telushikin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
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.
Murphy fails to pull guard.
Telushikin blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin misses with some punches.
Murphy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Telushikin holds him up against the cage and eventually Murphy drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cathail Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Telushikin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Telushikin keeps control of Murphy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Joseph Telushikin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy is trying to break the clinch but Telushikin is controlling him.
Telushikin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Telushikin forces Murphy back against the cage and clinches.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Telushikin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Telushikin backwards.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy tries for a takedown but Telushikin manages to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Murphy tries for a takedown but Telushikin manages to get underhooks.
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Telushikin tries to clinch but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy tries to counter by clinching up but Telushikin breaks away and moves out of range.
Telushikin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Telushikin moves into the clinch.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
Murphy tries to circle away but Telushikin has him pinned against the cage.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Telushikin.
Telushikin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Telushikin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on Murphy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy is trying to force a seperation but Telushikin has the dominant position.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Murphy jumps guard but Telushikin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Murphy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Telushikin is keeping busy.
Telushikin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Murphy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Telushikin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murphy's efforts to push away.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murphy tries to break free but Telushikin pushes him back against the cage.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Telushikin.
Murphy blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Telushikin.
Murphy landing knees to the head.
It looks like Joseph Telushikin has been cut.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
Telushikin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Murphy is trying to break free.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Telushikin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joseph Telushikin has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Telushikin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Telushikin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Telushikin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Telushikin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Telushikin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Telushikin won't allow Murphy to sweep him here.
Telushikin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Telushikin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Telushikin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Telushikin throws a big elbow that misses.
Murphy looking for a sweep. Not yet Murphy, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Telushikin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murphy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Telushikin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Telushikin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Telushikin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Telushikin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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.
The cut man is working on Joseph Telushikin's cut.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Telushikin moves into the clinch.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Telushikin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Telushikin has managed to clinch.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Telushikin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Telushikin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murphy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Telushikin has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telushikin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Telushikin scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy takes a shot to the head.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy jumps guard but Telushikin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Telushikin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cathail Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Telushikin instigates a clinch.
Telushikin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Murphy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Telushikin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murphy pulls Telushikin in close to prevent any damage.
Telushikin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Murphy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murphy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Telushikin working some strikes from top position.
Telushikin throwing strikes but missing.
Murphy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Telushikin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Telushikin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Telushikin is in close to Murphy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oh Murphy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Cathail Murphy has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murphy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Telushikin is aware though and is defending well.
Telushikin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy wants to stand but Telushikin is controlling the position.
Telushikin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Telushikin is looking to work some ground and pound but Murphy has wrist control.
Murphy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Telushikin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Telushikin postures up in Murphy's guard and throws a big left but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy seems to have got his legs back now.
Telushikin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but Telushikin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Telushikin throws a big elbow that misses.
Telushikin throws an elbow that misses. Murphy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Telushikin's guard. Nice move by Murphy!
Telushikin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Telushikin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Telushikin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy stopping the sweep attempt from Telushikin.
Telushikin throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Telushikin striking off his back but it's not causing Murphy any problems.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Telushikin tries to strike from the bottom.
Telushikin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Telushikin has closed the distance and engaged Murphy in a clinch.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
Murphy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Telushikin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Cathail Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy is trying to force a seperation but Telushikin has the dominant position.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Telushikin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Telushikin clinches with his opponent.
Telushikin pushes Murphy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Telushikin!
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Joe Smo really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 178.1, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Kai Rossiter was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Doyle (ranked 3773 p4p, 3071 weight class) and John Rbn (ranked 343 p4p, 293 weight class). Doyle comes to the cage accompanied by The Clash - Jimmy Jazz. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Doyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rbn!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Doyle misses.
Doyle avoids the body shot from Rbn.
Rbn fails with a takedown attempt.
Rbn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doyle manages to avoid it.
Rbn has Doyle up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Doyle.
Rbn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Doyle misses with some punches.
Rbn blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Doyle.
Doyle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rbn.
Jimmy Doyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Rbn.
Doyle prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rbn can't get the takedown.
Rbn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Doyle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Doyle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rbn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Doyle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Doyle tries to throw a body punch but Rbn avoids it by throwing Doyle back against the cage.
Doyle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rbn's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle misses with a punch to the body.
Rbn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Doyle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Doyle prevents a takedown attempt there.
Doyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rbn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Doyle prevents it.
Doyle tries to throw a body punch but Rbn avoids it by throwing Doyle back against the cage.
Rbn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Doyle seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rbn can turn it around.
Doyle pushes Rbn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Doyle - that landed with a thud.
Doyle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rbn looks winded!
Doyle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Doyle lands with a left to the head.
Rbn wants a takedown but no success here.
Doyle digs a right hand into Rbn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rbn's gas tank.
Doyle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rbn.
Rbn is trying to drag Doyle to the mat but Doyle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A right hook to the body lands for Doyle.
Doyle lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Doyle.
Rbn blocks a body shot from Doyle.
Doyle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rbn can't get the takedown.
Rbn prevents a body shot from Doyle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rbn wants to take the fight to the mat but Doyle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Doyle lands a hook that snaps the head of Rbn backwards.
Rbn wants to take the fight to the mat but Doyle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Good body shot from Doyle.
Doyle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rbns head.
A short right from Doyle.
Doyle scores with a hook to the body.
Doyle swings wildly with an uppercut but Rbn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doyle is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Doyle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rbn or not.
Doyle throws a head punch that misses.
Rbn has hold of one of Doyle's legs. Doyle is fighting the takedown attempt but Rbn gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Doyle wants to sweep here but Rbn controlling him for the moment.
Doyle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rbn throws a strike but Doyle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rbn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Doyle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Doyle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rbn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rbn looking for subs off his back but Doyle has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rbn is looking for a sweep. Doyle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rbn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rbn looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Doyle pushes past his half guard into mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rbn is trying desperately to improve position.
Doyle trying to control but Rbn is having none of it.
Rbn gets back to half guard.
Rbn actively working from the bottom here.
Rbn manages to get to full guard.
Doyle pushes down on Rbn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Doyle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rbn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rbn, as that shot connected.
Doyle fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rbn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rbn misses with an uppercut.
Doyle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rbn blocks a head kick by Doyle.
Rbn with the counter takedown but Doyle avoids it easily.
Doyle tries to clinch up.
Doyle scores with a jab.
Rbn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doyle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rbn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doyle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rbn manages to avoid it.
Rbn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Doyle defends it well.
Doyle clinches.
Doyle prevents the takedown attempt.
Rbn tries to score a body lock takedown but Doyle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rbn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Doyle pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jimmy Doyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Rbn.
Rbn drives through and clinches with Doyle against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Doyle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rbn or not.
Rbn is breathing heavily.
Doyle misses with a body punch.
Doyle lands with a short shot to the head.
Rbn looking for a takedown.
Doyle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rbn wants a takedown.
Doyle lands an uppercut.
Rbn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doyle lands a hook that snaps the head of Rbn backwards.
Doyle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Doyle lands a right hand.
Doyle prevents the takedown attempt.
Rbn can't get the takedown.
Doyle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Doyle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doyle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Doyle.
Doyle lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Doyle.
Doyle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rbn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Doyle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Doyle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rbn takes a shot to the head.
Doyle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Doyle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Doyle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Doyle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rbn backwards.
Nice body punch from Doyle.
Doyle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rbn can do to turn this around?
Doyle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doyle is leaning against Rbn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rbn blocks an uppercut.
Doyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doyle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rbns head.
Doyle is leaning against Rbn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Doyle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Doyle misses with a punch on the inside.
Doyle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rbn backwards.
A short left from Doyle.
Doyle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rbn blocks a body shot from Doyle.
Rbn blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Doyle.
Doyle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Doyle tries a body shot but Rbn blocks it.
Doyle scores with a nice hook to the head.
 Rbn is rocked!
Rbn is trying to drag Doyle to the mat but Doyle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Doyle is pressed up against the cage. Rbn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Doyle down to the mat. Doyle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Doyle scores with a nice body kick.
Nice body punch from Doyle.
Doyle with a nice cross.
Rbn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rbn is still on wobbly legs! Can Doyle finish him?
Doyle lunges at Rbn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rbn's hand.
Doyle tries a head kick but it misses.
Doyle cracks Rbn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doyle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rbn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Doyle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Doyle misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doyle ducks under a wild hook from Rbn.
A lazy left from Doyle finds it's target.
Doyle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rbn.
Rbn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rbn seems to have recovered his senses.
Rbn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jimmy Doyle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doyle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doyle plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Doyle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Doyle is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doyle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Doyle defending well as Rbn loads up on a big left hand.
Doyle sizes up Rbn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rbn connects with a crisp jab.
Rbn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Doyle blocks a leg kick.
Doyle clobbers Rbn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Doyle dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rbn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Doyle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rbn looks to land a left hand but Doyle moved out of range nicely.
Doyle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Doyle.
Doyle clobbers Rbn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jimmy Doyle is winning the standup battle so far.
Doyle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rbn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rbn misses the body punch
and Doyle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rbn thumps Doyle with a low kick.
Rbn lands with a straight right. Doyle didn't see that one coming.
Doyle cracks Rbn with an open hand slap.
Rbn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Doyle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Doyle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Doyle.
Rbn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doyle.
Rbn shoots in but Doyle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rbn avoids the body shot from Doyle.
Rbn with the counter takedown but Doyle avoids it easily.
Doyle's corner calls for a 1-2. Doyle obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rbn looks for a takedown but Doyle sprawls well.
Doyle was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rbn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rbn throws a hook but Doyle avoids it easily.
Doyle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rbn.
Doyle lands with an overhand left.
Doyle lands a slapping body shot.
Doyle rushes Rbn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rbn can't get the takedown.
Jimmy Doyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Rbn.
Doyle lands a left hand.
Rbn blocks a body shot from Doyle.
Rbn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Doyle is defending well.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Doyle.
Doyle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rbn backwards.
Doyle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Doyle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rbn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doyle lands a nice uppercut.
Doyle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Doyle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Doyle scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle breaks from the clinch.
Rbn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Doyle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Doyle tries to close the distance and clinch but Rbn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rbn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Doyle is looking to clinch.
Doyle throws a good cross that connects.
Doyle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Doyle lands a head shot.
Doyle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rbn.
Rbn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rbn throws a lazy right hand but Doyle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doyle lands a slapping body shot.
Rbn misses with a straight left.
Doyle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rbn.
Rbn is looking to clinch but Doyle is avoiding it.
Rbn ducks under a wild hook from Doyle.
Rbn fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rbn moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Doyle.
Jimmy Doyle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rbn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Doyle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Doyle lands with a short shot to the head.
Doyle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doyle tries a body shot but Rbn blocks it.
Rbn tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Doyle.
Doyle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rbn's elbow.
Doyle misses with a punch to the body.
Doyle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rbn walks into a jab.
Doyle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Doyle throws the left hand but Rbn avoids the punch easily.
Rbn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Doyle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Doyle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Doyle cracks Rbn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doyle moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rbn dives in and grabs Doyle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Doyle pushes down on Rbn's head and hops out.
Doyle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Doyle with a nice cross.
Rbn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rbn missing with a left hand there. Doyle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Doyle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rbns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slow jab from Doyle misses its intended target.
Rbn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Crunch! Doyle slams his shin into Rbn's torso.
Doyle swings for the body but Rbn moves out of range.
Rbn defending well as Doyle loads up on a big left hand.
Rbn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Doyle napping and manages to drive through into side control!
John Rbn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rbn in side control, throwing shots but Doyle defends.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rbn creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rbn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rbn lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Doyle down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Doyle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Doyle, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Doyle!
A victorious Jimmy Doyle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hyryx Dall (ranked 2704 p4p, 1371 weight class) and Teeth Ferret (ranked 386 p4p, 199 weight class). Dall comes to the cage accompanied by Rattlesnake. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 24 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hyryx Dall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Teeth Ferret!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferret was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall.
Dall misses with a body kick.
Ferret blocks the body kick.
Dall tries to keep at a distance but Ferret has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dall throws a head punch that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ferret has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dall misses with a punch on the inside.
Dall can't find room to land a body shot as Ferret controls the action.
Ferret gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ferret is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ferret scoring with some ground and pound.
Dall throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall trying to strike off his back.
Dall keeping full guard, as Ferret tries to pass.
Dall is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ferret controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Dall throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ferret trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom.
Ferret content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dall striking from his own guard.
Dall doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ferret postures up and lands a big shot to Dall's brow.
Dall trying to strike off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ferret not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dall wants to sweep here but Ferret controlling him for the moment.
Ferret trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dall throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ferret shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ferret was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dall wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Dall wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Dall is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ferret off and has taken his back!
Dall throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Dall punches the canvas rather than the man.
Ferret has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dall somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Dall misses with an elbow to the head.
Dall throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Dall throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Ferret wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Dall somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Dall has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Ferret.
Ferret trying to control the action but Dall just sinks the hooks in.
Dall thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Dall thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Ferret finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Dall throws some wild stikes that Ferret manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferret tries to lock up and control but Dall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dall thowing shots but they're missing.
Dall looking to finish with strikes here!
Ferret tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dall throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Dall unloads with some shots from mount but Ferret bucks and avoids them well.
Ferret blocking the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferret tries to hold on but Dall postures up.
Ferret in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dall throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dall throws a strike there. Ferret manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hyryx Dall dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dall looks to land a body kick but Ferret moved away.
Ferret drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dall defends it well.
A head kick misses from Dall.
Ferret with the counter takedown but Dall avoids it easily.
Dall throws a series of punches but Ferret avoids them all with ease.
Ferret moves into the clinch.
Dall lands a nice uppercut.
Ferret takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dall fails to land.
Dall fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferret blocks an uppercut.
Dall has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ferret uses from the top position.
Ferret is in close to Dall's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ferret wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving.
Ferret stopping the sweep attempt from Dall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall tries to strike from the bottom.
Ferret tries to free his leg and advance position but Dall is retaining full guard.
Ferret lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ferret preventing the sweep.
Ferret controlling from the top position.
Hyryx Dall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ferret postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ferret is working Dall over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ferret works over Dall with some ground and pound from guard.
Ferret working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ferret preventing the sweep.
Dall trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ferret trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom.
Ferret engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferret trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferret postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dall throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ferret keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ferret keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dall working over Ferret with some ground and pound. Ferret looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ferret wants to control but Dall is keeping busy.
Dall thows a huge punch but Ferret dodges it nicely.
Dall winds up and cracks Ferret with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ferret's head.
Dall missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ferret keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dall missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dall throws a strike but Ferret avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ferret working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dall.
Dall postures up and lands a big shot to Ferret's brow.
Dall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dall throws a strike but Ferret rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ferret pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dall is keeping the position for now.
Dall being controlled here, momentarily.
Ferret connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dall trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ferret postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ferret is in close to Dall's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dall throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Ferret trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dall throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dall throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dall throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ferret slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ferret passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferret working the head and body with strikes.
Dall is not content to let Ferret control the position.
Dall is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hyryx Dall dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferret looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ferret with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dall counters with a straight right hand.
Hyryx Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall tries to bum rush Ferret with a series of wild strikes but Ferret uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ferret closes the distance and clinches.
Dall working aggressively here.
Ferret is trying to drag Dall to the mat but Dall just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dall prevents the takedown attempt.
Hyryx Dall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teeth Ferret.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall tries to pull guard but Ferret won't allow it.
Dall manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall is striking from the bottom but Ferret uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Dall moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ferret wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving.
Ferret with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ferret stopping the sweep attempt from Dall.
Ferret is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ferret 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.
Ferret's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ferret wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving.
Teeth Ferret has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ferret trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom.
Dall trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Dall can't keep his opponent in guard - Ferret advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ground and pound from Ferret.
Dall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferret can do to turn this around?
Dall on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ferret working Dall over with strikes.
Ferret working Dall over with strikes.
Dall landing small, sideways elbows.
Dall gets full guard.
Dall throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ferret is working Dall over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dall throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferret is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Ferret from controlling successfully.
Dall tries to strike from the bottom.
Ferret passes into half guard.
Ferret scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ferret scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dall wants to get back to full guard.
Ferret wants to pass the guard but Dall is defending well.
Ferret prevents Dall from improving his position.
Ferret seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dall scores with a few weak punches.
Dall on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferret with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ferret blocks the strikes from Dall.
Dall taking some punishment here, with Ferret in his half guard.
Dall throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ferret wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dall keeps working.
Ferret blocks the strikes from Dall.
Ferret content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dall wants to get back to full guard.
Ferret lands with a punch from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferret moves into full mount! Dall won't be happy about that!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ferret cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ferret landing strikes from the mount and Dall is in trouble!
And that's the end of the fight!
Teeth Ferret comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dall has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hyryx Dall!
Hyryx Dall decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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