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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shane O Malley (ranked 2251 p4p, 2478 weight class) and Sirus Hughes (ranked 241 p4p, 260 weight class). O Malley comes to the cage accompanied by Someone Like Me - by: Jon Connor. Hughes is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Devil "Shinedown". 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 10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane O Malley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sirus Hughes!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Malley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hughes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
O Malley leaves Hughes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
O Malley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hughes.
O Malley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hughes shoots in and drives through. O Malley sprawls well.
O Malley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hughes manages to circle out of the way.
O Malley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hughes. Hughes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hughes shoots in for a double leg but O Malley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shane O Malley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sirus Hughes.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts O Malley as he jumps to the side.
Hughes moves forwards but O Malley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hughes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
O Malley connects with a solid leg kick.
O Malley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hughes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with O Malley but O Malley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hughes dodges the punch combination from O Malley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes darts in looking for a takedown but O Malley gets double underhooks and turns Hughes into the cage.
O Malley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
O Malley lands the left hand.
O Malley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hughes under the eye.
O Malley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Malley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hughes on the side of the head.
 Hughes is rocked!
O Malley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hughes is still on wobbly legs! Can O Malley finish him?
Hughes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling O Malley to score with a decent uppercut.
Shane O Malley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hughes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around O Malley's waist but O Malley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hughes off to one side.
Hughes shoots in for a double leg but O Malley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hughes seems to have recovered his senses.
Hughes walks into a straight right hand from O Malley.
O Malley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hughes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
O Malley jabs at Hughes's body.
Hughes darts in looking for a takedown but O Malley gets double underhooks and turns Hughes into the cage.
Hughes tries for a takedown but O Malley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like O Malley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A cross from O Malley lands.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with O Malley but O Malley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
O Malley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hughes looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hughes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. O Malley tries to avoid it but Hughes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag O Malley to the ground. O Malley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
O Malley throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
O Malley lands a left and a right that send Hughes crashing to the mat, dazed. O Malley thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Hughes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hughes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Malley cracks Hughes on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Hughes falls backwards against the cage. O Malley follows up with more strikes that drop Hughes to his knees. O Malley keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Hughes! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane O Malley!
Shane O Malley spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henri Jospin (ranked 1263 p4p, 1336 weight class) and Hurricane Defoe (ranked 171 p4p, 180 weight class). Jospin comes to the cage accompanied by In The Air Tonight. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henri Jospin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hurricane Defoe!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jospin misses with a hook
and Defoe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Defoe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Defoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Defoe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Defoe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Defoe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jospin doesn't seem bothered though.
Defoe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jospin under the eye.
 It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
Jospin throws a sloppy body shot
and Defoe counters with a left to the body.
Jospin throws a combination that misses
and Jospin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut there from Jospin.
Jospin lands a leg kick that knocks Defoe off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Defoe walks into a left hand.
Jospin throws a half hearted mid kick.
A solid body kick from Jospin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jospin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Defoe throws a shot to the body.
Jospin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jospin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jospin misses with a left hand
and Defoe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Defoe tries to land a leg kick but Jospin saw it coming and moves away.
Jospin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jospin swings widly with a right hand
and Defoe counters with a leg kick.
Jospin cracks Defoe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Defoe throws a hook but Jospin avoids it easily.
Jospin lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jospin throws a looping overhand right but Defoe ducks down to avoid it.
Jospin misses with a head kick.
Henri Jospin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jospin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Defoe checks a low kick from Jospin.
Jospin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Defoe takes a step back to recover.
An inside leg kick from Jospin misses.
Jospin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Defoe is out of range.
Defoe flicks out a counter leg kick but Jospin steps away.
Nice body kick there by Defoe.
Defoe lands a slapping body shot.
Jospin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Defoe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Defoe checks a leg kick.
Jospin misses with a low kick.
Jospin looks to land a right hand but Defoe moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defoe thumps Jospin with a low kick.
Jospin lands a head kick. Defoe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Defoe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jospin on the side of the head.
Defoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Defoe misses with a hook. Jospin ducked under it nicely.
Jospin throws a hook but Defoe blocks it.
Defoe looks to land a body kick but Jospin moved away.
Jospin misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slow jab from Jospin misses its intended target.
Jospin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Defoe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jospin rather than just go for the knockout.
Defoe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jospin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jospin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Defoe lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Defoe lands with an overhand left.
Henri Jospin's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Defoe catches Jospin right on the button with a cross.
Jospin misses with a leg kick
and Defoe counters with a solid body kick.
Jospin is breathing heavily.
Defoe throws a low kick but Jospin moves out of range easily.
Defoe's corner calls for a 1-2. Defoe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Defoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jospin.
A solid leg kick lands there for Defoe.
Defoe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Defoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jospin closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Defoe tries to work over Jospin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Defoe presses Jospin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hurricane Defoe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henri Jospin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Defoe gets tackled into the cage by Jospin. Jospin maintains the clinch.
Defoe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crunch! Jospin slams his shin into Defoe's torso.
Jospin misses with a right hand
and Defoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Defoe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jospin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Defoe counters with a nice leg kick.
Jospin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Defoe, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe avoiding damage as Jospin throws knees to the body.
Defoe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jospin backwards.
Jospin blocking some punches.
Jospin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Defoe is defending well for now.
Jospin misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Defoe as Jospin tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Defoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jospin slips under a jab from Defoe.
Jospin throws a head kick but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jospin drives through and clinches with Defoe against the cage.
Jospin prevents a body shot from Defoe.
Defoe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Henri Jospin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Defoe lands a right hand.
Jospin looking to throw knees to the head but Defoe is blocking nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Defoe breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Defoe misses.
Defoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jospin tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jospin wants to clinch up but Defoe keeps it at a distance.
Defoe is looking for the big counter here.
Defoe cracks Jospin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Defoe defending well as Jospin loads up on a big left hand.
Jospin moves out of range of the body kick from Defoe.
A bone on bone clash there as Defoe blocks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jospin moves to clinch but Defoe breaks away
and Defoe counters with a stiff right hand.
Defoe lands with a nice body kick.
Jospin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jospin throws a wild body kick that Defoe sees coming a mile off.
Defoe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice shot lands for Defoe.
Jeez, Henri Jospin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Henri Jospin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hurricane Defoe!
Hurricane Defoe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Santino Lombardo (ranked 781 p4p, 515 weight class) and Axel Foley (ranked 107 p4p, 74 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lombardo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Illusions. Foley is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Beverly Hills Cop Theme. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Santino Lombardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Axel Foley!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foley misses with a straight right.
Lombardo sizes up Foley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lombardo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lombardo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Foley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Foley lands with a right hand.
It looks like Santino Lombardo has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Lombardo misses the target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Foley crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lombardo - the referee stops the clock and Foley gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lombardo. Foley manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lombardo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheers as Lombardo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Foley doesn't seem phased though.
Foley misses with a left hand
and Lombardo counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foley avoids a kick to the body.
Lombardo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Lombardo coming out on top.
Lombardo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lombardo missing with a left hand there. Foley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lombardo jabs Foley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lombardo throws a hook but Foley blocks it.
Foley throws out a counter right but Lombardo avoids it with no problem.
Lombardo connects with a right hand. Foley shakes it off.
Foley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lombardo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lombardo misses with a jab to the body
and Foley counters with a left and a right that stings Lombardo.
Foley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lombardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Foley.
Santino Lombardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lombardo scores with a leg kick.
Foley is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lombardo. Foley does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foley misses with a jab to the body
and Lombardo counters with a nice uppercut.
Foley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Foley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Foley walks into a straight right hand from Lombardo.
Foley throws a series of punches but Lombardo avoids them all with ease.
Foley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lombardo.
Foley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A low kick from Lombardo misses
and Foley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Lombardo.
Lombardo slips under a jab.
Lombardo lands with an uppercut that bounces Foley off the cage and back into range.
Lombardo connects with an inside leg kick.
Lombardo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Foley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo misses with a leg kick
and Foley counters with a nice uppercut.
Foley takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Foley just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Foley.
Foley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lombardo.
Foley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lombardo looks to clinch
and Foley counters with a right hand to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lombardo.
Foley cracks Lombardo with a good jab.
Foley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lombardo finds it's way round the side to connect with Foley's head.
Lombardo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Foley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foley throws a hook to the side of Lombardo's head but Lombardo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Foley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Lombardo. Beautiful body shot.
Lombardo connects with a nice looking jab.
Lombardo throws a jab but it's blocked by Foley.
A little jabbing left from Foley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Foley. Lombardo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Foley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lombardo tries a head kick but it misses.
Foley checks a low kick from Lombardo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lombardo throws a looping overhand right but Foley ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Foley! But no joy.
Lombardo lands with a cross.
Lombardo lands a slapping body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santino Lombardo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Santino Lombardo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lombardo thuds a left hand into Foley's body.
Lombardo throws a hook but Foley avoids it easily.
Foley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lombardo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lombardo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lombardo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foley can do to turn this around?
Lombardo misses the shot to the body.
Lombardo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Foley at a distance.
Lombardo delivers a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Lombardo.
Foley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lombardo counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombardo throws a leg kick
and Foley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lombardo.
Foley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lombardo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Foley scrambles back to his feet.
Foley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lombardo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Foley if he has to take too many more of those.
Lombardo with the inside leg kick.
Lombardo is looking to slow Foley down with leg kicks.
Lombardo 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.
Foley throws a lazy right hand but Lombardo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lombardo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lombardo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lombardo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lombardo lands a body shot.
Foley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lombardo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Foley.
Lombardo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Foley. That did some damage!
Foley takes one to the side of the head.
Foley lands with an uppercut that bounces Lombardo off the cage and back into range.
Lombardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foley moves away.
Lombardo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slow jab from Foley misses its intended target.
Lombardo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lombardo misses with a right hand
and Foley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Foley blocks the body kick.
Foley unleashes a big counter combination but Lombardo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Foley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lombardo lands a nice looking body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lombardo with a body shot.
Lombardo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Foley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Foley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Foley has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lombardo.
Lombardo lands with an overhand left.
Foley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lombardo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Foley.
Foley throws a jab but it's blocked by Lombardo.
Lombardo slips a jab from Foley.
Lombardo is looking to counter punch.
Lombardo throws a shot to the body.
Lombardo is looking to land body kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Lombardo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo defending well as Foley loads up on a big left hand.
Lombardo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lombardo misses with a hook.
Lombardo looks to throw a body kick
and Foley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lombardo lands a jab to Foley's midsection.
Foley misses with a left hand
and Lombardo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Foley thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lombardo misses with a body punch
and Foley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Foley looks to score with a jab to the body but Lombardo is just out of range.
Santino Lombardo is winning the standup battle so far.
Foley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lombardo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lombardo misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Foley! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santino Lombardo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Santino Lombardo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Foley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lombardo.
Foley looks to throw the jab but Lombardo is out of range.
Lombardo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lombardo - that will leave a mark!
Lombardo throws a jab when Foley was well out of range.
Foley throws a looping overhand right but Lombardo ducks down to avoid it.
Foley misses with a hook
and Lombardo counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foley misses with an uppercut. Lombardo saw that one coming.
Lombardo lands a jab.
Lombardo throws a leg kick but Foley sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lombardo lands with a straight right. Foley didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Foley misses with a hook. Lombardo ducked under it nicely.
Lombardo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lombardo takes a swing at Foley's ribcage but misses.
Lombardo throws a lazy body kick
and Foley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Foley looks to land a right hand but Lombardo moved out of range.
Lombardo scores with a hook to the body. Foley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lombardo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Foley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lombardo clinches up against the cage.
Lombardo tries a body shot but Foley blocks it.
Foley throws a head punch that misses.
Lombardo's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Foley throws a head punch that misses.
Axel Foley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Foley.
Lombardo avoiding damage as Foley throws knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lombardo blocks an uppercut.
Lombardo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lombardo misses with a body punch.
Foley is trying to break the clinch but Lombardo has him pressed against the cage.
Foley tries a knee to the head but Lombardo blocks it.
Lombardo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lombardo letting Foley take a breather here.
Lombardo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Lombardo.
Foley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lombardo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Foley breaks the clinch.
Lombardo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lombardo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Foley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foley throws a hook but Lombardo avoids it easily.
Lombardo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Foley dodges the punch combination from Lombardo.
Lombardo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Foley swings widly with a right hand
and Lombardo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A solid body kick from Lombardo.
Lombardo throws a lazy body kick
and Lombardo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lombardo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Foley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lombardo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo connects with an inside leg kick.
Foley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lombardo delivers a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lombardo tries to clinch but Foley is having none of it.
Lombardo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Santino Lombardo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Foley throws a shot from downtown. Lombardo moves away and avoids it.
Lombardo scores with a jab to the body.
Lombardo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Foley's sensitive parts.
Lombardo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Foley takes one on the button.
Lombardo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santino Lombardo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lombardo 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santino Lombardo!
During a confident post fight interview, Santino Lombardo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Twea King (ranked 882 p4p, 1261 weight class) and James Quin (ranked 104 p4p, 142 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Twea King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Quin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quin was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
A little jabbing left from Quin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
King takes a swing at Quin's ribcage but misses.
Quin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Quin lands a right hook to the body.
King sizes up Quin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Quin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Quin tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Quin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
King throws a hook but Quin avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
King moves into range and connects with a jab.
King takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
King digs a good hook to Quin's body.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
King scores with a hook to the body. Quin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
King has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Quin misses.
Some wild striking there from King.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Quin! But no joy.
Quin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Quin.
Quin cracks King with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
King throws a hook but Quin blocks it.
King misses with a looping right.
King lands with a hook. Quin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
King lands a body shot.
King sizes up Quin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
King misses with a wild body shot.
Quin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Quin throws a leg kick that is checked
and King counters with a straight right hand.
King bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Quin's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Quin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King slips a straight right by Quin.
A jab from King does it's job there.
Quin moves away from the strike by King.
King paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Twea King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quin takes one to the side of the head.
King scores with a jab.
King with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Quin to score with a decent uppercut.
Quin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
King fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Quin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Quin blocks a jab.
Quin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quin throws a hook but King blocks it.
King ducks under a wild hook from Quin.
King on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
King swings for the body but Quin moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Quin. That snapped King's head back.
A jab from Quin does it's job there.
King misses with a left hand
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Quin counters with a stiff right hand.
Quin slips a straight right by King.
The crowd cheers as King lands an impressive looking overhand right. Quin doesn't seem phased though.
Quin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quin throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King throws a big counter combination but Quin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from King misses.
Quin throws out a counter right but King avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quin. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
A cross from King lands.
Quin throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
King throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Quin! But no joy.
Quin slips under a jab.
King cracks Quin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Quin misses.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quin was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
King is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Quin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
King throws a looping overhand right but Quin ducks down to avoid it.
Quin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quin looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Twea King dominated that round.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
Quin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
It seemed like Quin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Quin slips a straight right by King.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
King connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
King stuns Quin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Quin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Quin cracks a nice hook into King's ribs.
Quin slips under a jab from King.
King connects with a body shot that sends Quin's belly button to the back.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quin can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King lands with an overhand left.
Quin misses with a straight right.
King connects with a right hand. Quin shakes it off.
Quin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
King swings for the body but Quin moves out of range.
King scores with a decent looking hook.
Quin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Quin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Twea King is winning the standup battle so far.
King bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Quin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King lands a jab to the nose.
King connects with a body shot that sends Quin's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
King misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from King.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quin moves away.
Quin flicks out a counter leg kick but King steps away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Quin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, King has got the better of the exchanges.
A chopping leg kick lands by Quin.
King listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by King. Beautiful body shot.
Good work by King as he checks the leg kick.
Quin 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 jab from King misses.
Quin moves away from the strike by King.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Quin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
King tries to bum rush Quin with a series of wild strikes but Quin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King lands with a nice combination. Quin backs away looking to recover.
Quin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King with a nice cross.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Quin's shoulder, as Quin tries to avoid the shot.
Quin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Quin throws a right hand that misses
letting King counter with a right hand.
Quin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
King ducks under a wild hook from Quin.
King misses with a lunging right hand
and Quin counters with a straight right hand.
Quin lands the left hand.
King doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Quin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King scores with a nice head shot.
Quin throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Quin is just out of range.
King lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quin walks into a straight right hand from King.
Quin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
Quin throws out a counter right but King avoids it with no problem.
Nice body punch from King.
King bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Quin's head.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Quin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
King misses with a straight right.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quin misses with a left hand
and King makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Quin connects with a right hand. King shakes it off.
Quin walks into a stiff left hand from King.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quin lands a body shot.
King with a nice cross.
King takes a swing at Quin's ribcage but misses.
Quin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Twea King dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Quin with a nice cross.
Quin jabs King right on the nose. King blinks but takes it well.
King connects with the punch.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Quin misses.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quin manages to avoid it.
Quin feints a counter leg kick.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quin was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Quin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Quin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.
Quin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King swings widly with a right hand
and Quin counters with a slapping leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Quin. Beautiful body shot.
Quin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
King throws a sloppy body shot
and Quin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quin staying out of range there.
King throws a shot from downtown. Quin moves away and avoids it.
Quin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Quin misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Quin scores with a jab to the body.
Quin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King throws a big shot that misses.
King lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by King.
King throws a looping overhand right but Quin ducks down to avoid it.
James Quin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
King takes a swing at Quin's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quin misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
Quin throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Quin misses its intended target.
King throws a right hand that misses
and Quin counters with a nice body shot.
Quin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice uppercut lands for Quin. That snapped King's head back.
King throws the left hand but Quin avoids the punch easily.
King lands a jab to Quin's midsection.
King throws a hook to the side of Quin's head but Quin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Quin misses with a body shot
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
Quin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from King finds it's way round the side to connect with Quin's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quin.
King cracks Quin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Quin throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Quin counters with a nice low kick that buckles King's knee momentarily.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Quin is just out of range.
Twea King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice cross by Quin.
Quin misses with a hook
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quin.
Quin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
King thuds his right hand into Quin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quin.
A jab from Quin does it's job there.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
Quin drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks King right on the button. King goes down! Quin follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Quin gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Quin!
An out of breath James Quin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dougal McCraken (ranked 126 p4p, 297 weight class) and Kebab Nurminen (ranked 22 p4p, 48 weight class). McCraken comes to the cage accompanied by Bulgine. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dougal McCraken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kebab Nurminen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurminen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McCraken makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nurminen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nurminen just misses with a punch to the body.
And McCraken counters with a quick kick to the body but Nurminen blocks it.
McCraken slips a jab from Nurminen.
Nurminen misses with an uppercut.
McCraken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
Nurminen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCraken catches Nurminen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice body punch from Nurminen.
McCraken scores with a nice right hand.
McCraken blocks a jab.
McCraken swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurminen. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
Nurminen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCraken doesn't seem bothered though.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dougal McCraken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCraken misses with a shot to the body
and Nurminen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nurminen misses with a straight right.
McCraken takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nurminen moves into the clinch.
McCraken tries to throw a body punch but Nurminen avoids it by throwing McCraken back against the cage.
Nurminen misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCraken has a couple of punches blocked by Nurminen.
Nurminen goes for a takedown in the clinch but McCraken prevents it.
Nurminen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nurminen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, McCraken regains 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!
Nurminen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nurminen stopping the sweep attempt from McCraken.
Nurminen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen being controlled here momentarily.
Nurminen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nurminen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nurminen wants to pass the guard but McCraken is keeping the position.
Nurminen stands up over McCraken, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nurminen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nurminen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nurminen trying to control the position from guard on top but McCraken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurminen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nurminen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nurminen trying to control but McCraken is working from the bottom.
Nurminen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCraken keeping moving, preventing Nurminen from controlling successfully.
Nurminen looking to sit in guard and control but McCraken gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McCraken pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurminen is keeping the position for now.
McCraken is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCraken tries to stand but Nurminen is controlling from the bottom.
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.
Nurminen keeping moving, preventing McCraken from controlling successfully.
McCraken stopping the sweep attempt from Nurminen.
Nurminen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nurminen lands with a punch from half guard.
McCraken is trying to maintain the position but Nurminen is very close to passing his half guard.
McCraken is not content to let Nurminen control the position.
Nurminen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nurminen lands with a punch from half guard.
Nurminen throwing shots but McCraken is blocking nicely.
Nurminen is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kebab Nurminen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nurminen fails with the takedown
and McCraken counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McCraken looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McCraken throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kebab Nurminen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCraken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nurminen throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Nurminen misses its intended target.
Nurminen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McCraken is looking to regain half guard here but Nurminen keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurminen scores with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurminen wants to control but McCraken is keeping him busy.
Nurminen in side control, throwing shots but McCraken defends.
Nurminen trying to control the action but McCraken is working from the bottom.
McCraken is trying to get back to half guard.
McCraken is trying to control Nurminen's posture but Nurminen avoids it.
McCraken manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McCraken on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nurminen working over McCraken with some ground and pound. McCraken looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McCraken blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurminen.
Nurminen lands strikes from half guard.
McCraken is looking for a sweep. Nurminen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kebab Nurminen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nurminen trying to control the action but McCraken is working from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Nurminen there.
Nurminen lands with a punch from half guard.
McCraken wants to get back to full guard.
Nurminen drops an elbow to the side of McCraken's head.
Nurminen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McCraken trying to hold on to Nurminen's head to control him but Nurminen postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen lands with a punch from half guard.
Nurminen is nestled in close to McCraken, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McCraken has hold of Nurminen's hands but Nurminen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McCraken is trying to get back to full guard.
Nurminen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nurminen is controlling the pace.
Nurminen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCraken does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McCraken blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurminen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen lands strikes from half guard.
Nurminen wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCraken keeps working.
Nurminen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nurminen lands with a punch from half guard.
Nurminen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nurminen wants to control but McCraken is keeping him busy.
Nurminen working McCraken over with strikes.
Nurminen winds up and cracks McCraken with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McCraken is trying to control but can't.
McCraken tries to get to full guard but Nurminen has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurminen controlling the action here.
Nurminen is nestled in close to McCraken, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kebab Nurminen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McCraken scores with a jab to the jaw.
McCraken takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nurminen shoots in and drives through. McCraken sprawls well.
McCraken takes a swing at Nurminen's ribcage but misses.
Nurminen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nurminen throws a big shot that misses.
McCraken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurminen.
Nurminen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nurminen misses with a lunging right hand
and McCraken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken throws a right hand that misses
enabling Nurminen to counter with a crisp jab.
Nurminen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCraken.
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurminen connects with a good right hand that stumbles McCraken. McCraken circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nurminen looks to throw a body kick
and McCraken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurminen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McCraken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nurminen misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from McCraken misses its target.
McCraken thows a leg kick but Nurminen checks it
and Nurminen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nurminen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nurminen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCraken swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nurminen is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCraken sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nurminen scores with a shot to the body.
Kebab Nurminen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurminen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McCraken working a defensive guard here.
Dougal McCraken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kebab Nurminen 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.
Nurminen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McCraken escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nurminen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nurminen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nurminen won't allow McCraken to sweep him here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nurminen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nurminen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McCraken appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dougal McCraken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kebab Nurminen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCraken throws a lazy uppercut
letting Nurminen counter with a right hand.
Nurminen works McCraken's body with a nice hook.
McCraken slips a jab from Nurminen.
Nurminen swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
Nurminen lands a right hook to the body.
Nurminen shoots in and drives through. McCraken sprawls well.
McCraken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCraken throws a shot from downtown. Nurminen moves away and avoids it.
Nurminen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McCraken walks into a straight right hand from Nurminen.
Nurminen connects with a good right hand that stumbles McCraken. McCraken circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nurminen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Nurminen looks to move away, McCraken throws a big counter combo but Nurminen just gets out of the way.
Nurminen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCraken fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nurminen.
A punch lands to the side of McCraken 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurminen digs a good body shot into McCraken's ribs.
McCraken takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McCraken throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nurminen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nurminen forces McCraken back against the cage and clinches.
McCraken swings wildly with an uppercut but Nurminen uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken lands with a short shot to the head.
McCraken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCraken tries a body shot but Nurminen blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kebab Nurminen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nurminen 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kebab Nurminen!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kebab Nurminen made sure he mentioned Conquer, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Graham Mantle (ranked 361 p4p, 730 weight class) and Steven Christie (ranked 49 p4p, 90 weight class). Christie has chosen Amityville as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Graham Mantle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Christie!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mantle defends well and Christie ends up having to push Mantle into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Christie as he connects with a hook.
Mantle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Christie momentarily.
Mantle looks to land a right hand but Christie moved out of range.
Christie misses with a body shot
and Mantle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been hearing reports that Mantle has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mantle throws a lazy right hand but Christie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christie fails with the takedown.
Mantle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Christie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Christie enables Mantle to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Christie manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Christie kicks Mantle off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christie scores with a body shot.
Mantle misses with a few strikes there.
Christie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mantle.
Christie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantle clobbers Christie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Christie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mantle walks into a straight right hand from Christie.
Christie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mantle.
Sloppy strikes from Mantle. Those never looked like landing.
Christie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantle.
Mantle appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Christie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christie throws a jab but it's blocked by Mantle.
Christie scores with the left hand. Mantle knows he should have avoided that one.
Mantle staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Christie.
Christie tests Mantle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Christie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Graham Mantle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Christie.
Christie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mantle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mantle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christie looks to land a right hand but Mantle moved out of range.
Mantle tries to counter with a takedown but Christie is quick to defend against it.
Mantle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mantle swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Christie scores with a punch to the head.
Christie looks to land a left hand but Mantle moved out of range nicely.
Mantle cracks Christie with an open hand slap.
Mantle moves away from the strike by Christie.
Christie's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Christie's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Christie scores with a shot to the body.
Mantle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christie.
Christie moves forwards but Mantle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Christie throws a big shot that misses.
Mantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christie.
Christie lunges at Mantle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mantle's hand.
Christie throws a looping overhand right but Mantle ducks down to avoid it.
Christie misses with a left hand
and Mantle counters with a straight right hand.
Christie misses with a looping left.
Christie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantle shoots in and drives through. Christie sprawls well.
Christie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Christie connects with a body shot that sends Mantle's belly button to the back.
Christie looks to score with a jab to the body but Mantle is just out of range.
Christie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mantle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Christie.
Christie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mantle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Christie's waist but Christie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mantle off to one side.
Christie takes a swing at Mantle's ribcage but misses.
Mantle ducks under a wild hook from Christie.
Mantle is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Christie scores with a hook to the body. Mantle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Christie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mantle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mantle needs to keep his hands up - Christie had a free shot at his head there.
Mantle ducks under a wild hook from Christie.
It looked like Mantle was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Christie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christie scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mantle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mantle connects with a crisp jab.
Christie throws a body shot but no joy.
Christie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mantle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Christie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big right from Mantle misses.
Christie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Christie jabs Mantle right on the nose. Mantle blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mantle misses with a body punch
and Mantle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christie misses with a looping right.
Mantle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Christie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mantle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slow jab from Mantle misses its intended target.
A left lands for Christie.
Steven Christie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mantle slips a jab from Christie.
Christie connects with the punch.
Mantle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christie throws out the jab.
Mantle slips under a jab.
Christie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Christie throws a body shot but no joy.
Christie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mantle.
Mantle moves out of range as Christie strikes.
A quick step to the side and Mantle tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christie connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mantle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab, jab by Christie - just one landing.
Christie fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantle looks to land a left hand but Christie moved out of range nicely.
Mantle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christie manages to avoid it.
Mantle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mantle drops his hands momentarily and Christie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mantle moves out of range as Christie strikes.
Christie jabs at Mantle's body.
Christie avoids the body shot from Mantle.
A little jabbing left from Christie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mantle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christie let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mantle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Christie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Christie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Christie.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christie. Mantle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mantle slips under a jab from Christie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christie was well out of range. Poor timing from Mantle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mantle misses with a body shot.
Mantle lands a nice shot that snaps Christie's head back.
Christie fails with a takedown attempt.
Christie throws a jab when Mantle was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Christie.
Mantle looks to score with a jab to the body but Christie is just out of range.
Mantle misses the shot to the body.
Mantle misses with a left hand
letting Christie counter with a right hand.
Mantle scores with a shot to the body.
Mantle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mantle works the jab nicely.
Christie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christie throws an off balance right hand
and Mantle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mantle. Christie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christie throws a jab but it's blocked by Mantle.
Christie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mantle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mantle misses with a series of wild punches.
Mantle just misses with a punch to the body.
Mantle connects with the punch.
Christie scores with the left hand. Mantle knows he should have avoided that one.
Christie's corner calls for a 1-2. Christie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mantle connects with a good right hand that stumbles Christie. Christie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mantle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christie looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Christie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christie throwing strikes but missing.
Mantle has momentary wrist control but Christie slips an elbow through the middle.
Mantle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Christie manages to get himself to full guard.
Mantle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mantle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mantle trying to control but Christie is working from the bottom.
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 Graham Mantle will probably get the nod.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Christie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantle.
Nice uppercut lands for Christie. That snapped Mantle's head back.
Mantle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Christie misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Mantle misses the target.
Jab, jab by Christie - just one landing.
Mantle dives in and grabs Christie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Christie pushes down on Mantle's head and hops out.
Mantle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mantle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mantle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Christie throws a shot to the body.
Christie walks into a straight right hand from Mantle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mantle.
Christie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mantle misses with a body shot.
Mantle throws a big shot that misses.
Mantle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Christie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mantle on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Christie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Christie.
Christie dips to his left and cracks Mantle with an uppercut!
Christie dodges the punch combination from Mantle.
Christie throws a hook but Mantle blocks it.
Christie throws a hook to the side of Mantle's head but Mantle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Christie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mantle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mantle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Christies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Christie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mantle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mantle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Christie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Mantle finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Christie misses the target.
Mantle tries to counter with a takedown but Christie is quick to defend against it.
Mantle throws a hook but Christie avoids it easily.
Christie misses with a body shot.
Mantle drops down looking for a counter takedown but Christie sprawls and moves away.
Christie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mantle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mantle looks to land a right hand but Christie moved out of range.
Christie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mantle misses with a straight left.
Mantle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Christie ducks under a wild hook from Mantle.
Christie now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Christie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mantle misses with a looping left.
Christie looks to land a right hand but Mantle moved out of range.
Christie jabs at Mantle's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Mantle lands.
Mantle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mantle throws a shot from downtown. Christie moves away and avoids it.
Christie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mantle takes the fight into the clinch.
Mantle has Christie pushed against the cage.
Mantle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Christies head.
Mantle misses with the head strike.
Mantle pushes Christie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Christie breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Christie misses.
Mantle slips a straight right by Christie.
Christie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christie just misses with a punch to the body.
Mantle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mantle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Christie.
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!
Christie just misses with a punch to the body.
Mantle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Christie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mantle did well to prevent Christie getting side control.
Christie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mantle wants to get back to full guard.
Mantle gets back to full guard.
Christie throwing strikes from guard but Mantle blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Graham Mantle.
I think Mantle 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Graham Mantle!
A very excited looking Graham Mantle made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Steven Christie stepped up to the mic, saying 'Roses are red, violets are blue, I'm making a voodoo doll, thinking of you.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit (ranked 52 p4p, 139 weight class) and Carey Mahoney (ranked 5 p4p, 19 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carey Mahoney!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahoney shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sitsongrit swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahoney.
Sitsongrit jabs Mahoney to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mahoney is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mahoney instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Mahoney swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Mahoney fails to land.
Mahoney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit wants to take the fight to the mat but Mahoney manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've been informed that Mahoney has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mahoney misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mahoney is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahoney misses with the head strike.
Mahoney is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sitsongrit is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mahoney to the mat. Mahoney regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants to pass the guard but Mahoney is keeping the position.
Sitsongrit controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sitsongrit advances position into side control!
Sitsongrit is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mahoney is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mahoney seems a little lost for a moment, as Sitsongrit dominates the positioning.
Mahoney is not content to let Sitsongrit control the position.
Mahoney tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sitsongrit slows the pace down.
Sitsongrit is looking to take a break and control but Mahoney is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mahoney trying to remain calm as Sitsongrit controls from the top position.
Mahoney is not content to let Sitsongrit control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee asks Sitsongrit politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sitsongrit prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sitsongrit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mahoney looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Mahoney tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Mahoney gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Mahoney tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sitsongrit has Mahoney pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mahoney manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit wants a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahoney.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mahoney backwards.
Mahoney working hard to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Mahoney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahoney throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitsongrits head.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Mahoney.
Mahoney with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mahoney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mahoney looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit tried to counter with a leg kick but Mahoney avoided it.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Mahoney moves out of range easily.
Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sitsongrit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sitsongrit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mahoney.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mahoney takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mahoney uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mahoney stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mahoney looks to land a combination but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahoney can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Mahoney was well out of range.
Mahoney is looking to clinch.
Carey Mahoney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Mahoney's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mahoney takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mahoney pushes Sitsongrit up against the cage in a clinch.
Mahoney misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mahoney backwards.
Mahoney with a knee to the head.
Mahoney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit 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.
Mahoney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahoney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit scores with a spinning back kick!
Mahoney slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mahoney walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Mahoney avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahoney blocks a jab.
Mahoney fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sitsongrit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mahoney takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mahoney tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Mahoney tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sitsongrit throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahoney moves in looking to clinch but Sitsongrit pushes him off.
A quick step to the side and Sitsongrit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Mahoney down with leg kicks.
Mahoney tries to clinch up.
Mahoney takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mahoney clinches up with Sitsongrit and pushes him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Mahoney blocks it.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Mahoney throws a head punch that misses.
Mahoney has had enough of the clinch but Sitsongrit keeps him there for the moment.
A short uppercut from Mahoney.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Mahoney backwards.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mahoney backwards.
Mahoney misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahoney lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahoney pushes off an throws an elbow but Sitsongrit leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sitsongrit has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mahoney is trying to keep an underhook but Sitsongrit manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Sitsongrit content to control rather than advance.
Sitsongrit has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Well, if Sitsongrit is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sitsongrit wants to free his trapped foot but Mahoney is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sitsongrit is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mahoney tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mahoney is looking to clinch.
Mahoney wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mahoney fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice jab there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch but Sitsongrit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit gets tackled into the cage by Mahoney. Mahoney maintains the clinch.
Mahoney trying to land knees to the body.
Sitsongrit presses Mahoney against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sitsongrit blocks an elbow strike from Mahoney.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahoney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahoney throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mahoney gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sitsongrit.
Mahoney tries to land a knee to the head but Sitsongrit blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahoney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Mahoney misses with some punches.
Mahoney tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sitsongrit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mahoney blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Mahoney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit wants to take the fight to the mat but Mahoney manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mahoney.
Mahoney lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahoney lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sitsongrit gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sitsongrit wants to free his trapped foot but Mahoney is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mahoney pushes Sitsongrit off looking to stand but Sitsongrit dives back in and keeps control.
Sitsongrit is taking a breather. Mahoney says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants to pass the guard but Mahoney is defending well.
Mahoney wants to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit not doing much here.
Sitsongrit continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sitsongrit is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mahoney has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mahoney is squirming around, avoiding Sitsongrit's attempts to control the action.
Mahoney holds on to Sitsongrit as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Mahoney wants to control but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sitsongrit wants to control the pace but Mahoney is squirming around nicely.
Sitsongrit content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sitsongrit is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Mahoney is in real trouble.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mahoney gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sitsongrit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mahoney tries to clinch but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Mahoney wants to clinch up but Sitsongrit keeps it at a distance.
Sitsongrit scores with a spinning back kick!
Mahoney ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahoney! But no joy.
Mahoney fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mahoney defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Mahoney tries to clinch there but Sitsongrit circles away.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Mahoney's ribs.
Mahoney moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahoney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit has Mahoney pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mahoney manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahoney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Mahoney.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Mahoney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit has Mahoney pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mahoney manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahoney breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mahoney tries to clinch up.
As Mahoney backs away, Sitsongrit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mahoney moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sitsongrit with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Mahoney.
Mahoney tries to clinch up.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Mahoney avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit jabs at Mahoney's body.
A bone on bone clash there as Mahoney blocks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a good cross that connects.
Mahoney tries to clinch up.
And Sitsongrit counters with a quick kick to the body but Mahoney blocks it.
Mahoney gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mahoney obliges.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahoney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahoney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mahoney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Mahoney looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Mahoney breaks from the clinch.
Mahoney clinches.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Mahoney's ribcage. Mahoney let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mahoney lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahoney.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mahoney pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Mahoney sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Mahoney moves out of range.
Mahoney closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Mahoney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahoney scores with a shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Mahoney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahoney lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Mahoney using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sitsongrit has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahoneys head.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mahoney or not.
Mahoney blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mahoney is defending well.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Mahoney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahoney gets through Sitsongrit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Mahoney blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Mahoney connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sitsongrit's face.
A shot in the inside from Mahoney.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mahoney misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mahoney misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Mahoney gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit gets through Mahoney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit had his way with Carey Mahoney in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Mahoney moves into the clinch successfully.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch on the inside from Mahoney fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahoney.
A hook to the body from Mahoney.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Mahoney.
Mahoney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Mahoney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahoney lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Good body shot from Mahoney.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahoney scores with a shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Mahoney with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A hook to the body from Mahoney.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Mahoney.
Mahoney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahoney tries a knee to the head but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit blocks the elbow strike.
Mahoney working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mahoney has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Mahoney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahoney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Carey Mahoney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Mahoney throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Mahoney tries to land a knee to the head but Sitsongrit blocks with his arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Mahoney.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahoney takes a shot to the head.
Mahoney misses with the head strike.
Mahoney misses with the head strike.
Mahoney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahoney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahoney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahoney manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Mahoney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mahoney moves in looking to clinch but Sitsongrit pushes him off.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Mahoney.
Good exchange - Mahoney coming out on top.
Nice jab there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahoney blocks the body kick.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Mahoney's ribcage but misses.
Mahoney tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mahoney doesn't manage to clinch there - Sitsongrit circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mahoney tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Mahoney swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Mahoney's body.
Mahoney drives through and clinches with Sitsongrit against the cage.
Mahoney lands a nice uppercut.
Mahoney throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Mahoney wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mahoney throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Mahoney throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
A right hook to the body lands for Mahoney.
Sitsongrit tries for a takedown but Mahoney manages to get underhooks.
A body shot lands from Mahoney.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carey Mahoney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sitsongrit has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit!
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit retains his lightweight title!
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit 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.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Spratt (ranked 289 p4p, 113 weight class) and Aurelius Augustus (ranked 47 p4p, 17 weight class). Spratt's entrance music is Fit But You Know It. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Spratt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aurelius Augustus!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Augustus throws a leg kick which misses Spratt's front leg but catches the back leg as Spratt tries to avoid it.
Spratt moves away from the strike by Augustus.
Spratt throwing a counter right hand but Augustus manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Augustus.
Spratt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spratt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Spratt.
Augustus looks to throw the jab but Spratt is out of range.
Jab, jab by Spratt - just one landing.
Augustus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spratt.
Augustus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from Spratt misses.
Augustus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Jack Spratt has been cut.
Spratt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spratt walks forward, straight into a front kick from Augustus.
Augustus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spratt jabs at Augustus's body.
Spratt throws a hook to the side of Augustus's head but Augustus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Augustus misses with a looping left.
Augustus misses with a hook.
Augustus misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spratt. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spratt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Augustus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spratt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spratt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Augustus is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Augustus throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Spratt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spratt moves into the clinch successfully.
Augustus breaks from the clinch.
Spratt wants to clinch up but Augustus keeps it at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Augustus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spratt backwards.
Augustus is trying to break free.
Spratt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spratt managing to block the knees to the body from Augustus.
Augustus breaks the clinch.
Spratt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Augustus to score with a decent uppercut.
Augustus needs to keep his hands up - Spratt had a free shot at his head there.
Spratt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Augustus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jack Spratt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Augustus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spratt doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Augustus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spratt throws an overhand right that lands on Augustus's shoulder, as Augustus tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot lands for Augustus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Spratt misses.
Augustus scoring well with a low kick there.
Augustus cracks Spratt with a good jab.
Spratt jabs Augustus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Spratt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spratt ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
Augustus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Spratt closes the distance looking to clinch
and Augustus counters with a stiff right hand.
Augustus blocks a jab.
Spratt closes the distance but Augustus moves to the side
and Augustus counters with a nice leg kick.
A big right from Spratt misses.
Spratt looks to throw the jab but Augustus is out of range.
Spratt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Augustus.
Spratt throws a hook but Augustus avoids it easily.
Augustus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spratt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustus misses with an uppercut.
Spratt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spratt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Spratt misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Augustus.
Spratt pushes Augustus up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Spratt.
Spratt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spratt has a couple of punches blocked by Augustus.
Augustus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Augustus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spratt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Spratt misses with a looping left.
Augustus is looking to score with low kicks.
Spratt lands a nice hook to Augustus's body. Augustus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spratt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spratt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spratt punishes Augustus's body with a nice straight punch.
Augustus throws out a loose jab but Spratt uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Augustus lunges at Spratt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spratt's hand.
Augustus throws a leg kick which misses Spratt's front leg but catches the back leg as Spratt tries to avoid it.
Augustus fails to land with a series of punches.
Augustus connects with a nice looking jab.
Augustus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spratt.
Spratt slips under a jab.
Spratt looks to land a left hand but Augustus moved out of range nicely.
Augustus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Spratt throws a jab when Augustus was well out of range.
Augustus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Augustus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Augustus throws out a leg kick but Spratt moves out of range and Augustus only half commits.
Augustus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spratt. Spratt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Augustus.
Spratt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Augustus wants to land a leg kick but Spratt is out of range.
Spratt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Augustus under the eye.
Augustus moves out of range as Spratt strikes.
Augustus tries a quick counter leg kick but Spratt is wise to it.
Spratt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aurelius Augustus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Spratt's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Augustus scores with a body shot.
Spratt pushes Augustus up against the cage in a clinch.
Spratt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Augustus backwards.
Augustus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spratt has a couple of punches blocked by Augustus.
Augustus breaks the clinch.
Spratt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Augustus motions for Spratt to come forward. Augustus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Augustus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Spratt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Spratt looks to land a right hand but Augustus moved out of range.
Augustus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
 It looks like Aurelius Augustus has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Spratt as he connects with a hook.
Spratt clinches up with Augustus and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spratt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spratt tries to throw a body punch but Augustus avoids it by throwing Spratt back against the cage.
Augustus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spratt lands with a cross.
Augustus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spratt.
Nice shot by Spratt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spratt swings for the body but Augustus moves out of range.
Spratt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Spratt swings for the body but Augustus moves out of range.
Spratt's corner calls for a 1-2. Spratt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Augustus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spratt throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Augustus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Spratt slips a jab from Augustus.
Augustus gets tackled into the cage by Spratt. Spratt maintains the clinch.
Augustus scores with a shoulder strike.
Augustus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spratt is keeping busy.
Spratt lands a left hand.
Spratt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Augustus lands a nice uppercut.
Augustus gets through Spratt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spratt lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spratt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spratt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spratt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spratt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Augustus's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spratt misses with a punch on the inside.
Spratt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spratt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spratt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spratt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spratt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spratt throws a head punch that misses.
Augustus takes a shot to the head.
Augustus lands with a left to the head.
Spratt swings wildly with an uppercut but Augustus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Augustus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Spratt.
Augustus blocks an uppercut.
Spratt misses with a punch on the inside.
Augustus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spratt has him pressed against the cage.
Augustus blocking some punches.
Spratt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Augustus.
Augustus is breathing heavily.
Spratt lands a hook that snaps the head of Augustus backwards.
Spratt swings wildly with an uppercut but Augustus uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spratt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spratt.
A head punch on the inside from Spratt fails to land.
Augustus tries to break free but Spratt pushes him back against the cage.
Spratt scores with a shoulder strike.
Spratt misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spratt.
Augustus misses with a punch on the inside.
Augustus blocks a body shot from Spratt.
A short uppercut from Spratt.
Augustus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Augustus throws a hook but Spratt avoids it easily.
Augustus staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Augustus misses.
Augustus walks into a jab.
Spratt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Spratt misses its target.
Augustus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Augustus tries to get set, Spratt tries to push him back and clinch up but Augustus manages to avoid the attempt.
A head kick misses from Augustus.
Augustus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Augustus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spratt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spratt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Augustus lands a nice shot that snaps Spratt's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Augustus looks for the body kick but Spratt saw that one coming.
Spratt lands a body shot.
Augustus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spratt walks into a straight right hand from Augustus.
Spratt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Augustus looks to score with a jab to the body but Spratt is just out of range.
Spratt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spratt seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Augustus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Augustus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Augustus looks to land a left hand but Spratt moved out of range nicely.
Augustus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spratt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spratt blocks a jab.
Spratt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Spratt.
Spratt looks to throw the jab but Augustus is out of range.
Spratt defending well as Augustus loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Spratt dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Spratt misses with a hook. Augustus ducked under it nicely.
Spratt tries to clinch there but Augustus circles away.
Aurelius Augustus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Augustus walks into a left hand.
Spratt misses the shot to the body.
Spratt tries to clinch up but Augustus circles away and keeps his distance.
Spratt ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
A jab from Spratt does it's job there.
A jab from Augustus misses.
Augustus misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Spratt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Augustus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Spratt with a body shot.
Spratt avoids a kick to the body.
Augustus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spratt.
A little jabbing left from Augustus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spratt scores with a nice right hand.
Augustus looks to throw the jab but Spratt is out of range.
Spratt tries to counter by clinching up but Augustus breaks away and moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Spratt.
Augustus misses with a body kick.
Augustus slips a straight right by Spratt.
Spratt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spratt tests Augustus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spratt misses with a hook.
Augustus blocks a jab.
Spratt moves out of range as Augustus strikes.
As Augustus tries to get set, Spratt tries to push him back and clinch up but Augustus manages to avoid the attempt.
Spratt cracks Augustus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Augustus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Spratt throws a looping overhand right but Augustus ducks down to avoid it.
Augustus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spratt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spratt scores with the left hand. Augustus knows he should have avoided that one.
Augustus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spratt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spratt blocks a head kick by Augustus.
Augustus ducks under a wild hook from Spratt.
Augustus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spratt.
A big left from Spratt misses.
Spratt misses with a right hand
and Augustus counters with a good low kick that Spratt was not able to check.
Spratt throws a jab but it's blocked by Augustus.
Augustus throws a sloppy head kick and Spratt moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spratt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Augustus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spratt throws a hook but Augustus avoids it easily.
Augustus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Augustus misses with a low kick.
Augustus moves out of range as Spratt strikes.
Augustus drops his hands momentarily and Spratt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spratt missing with a left hand there. Augustus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Augustus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spratt. That did some damage!
Augustus misses with a head kick.
Augustus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spratt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Spratt lands with a nice body punch.
Spratt looks to score with a jab to the body but Augustus is just out of range.
Augustus connects with a single shot there.
Augustus is looking to score with low kicks.
Augustus misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustus swats away the attempt to clinch by Spratt.
Spratt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Augustus throws the kick towards the body but Spratt avoids it.
Spratt tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Augustus manages to circle out of the way.
Spratt moves out of range of the body kick from Augustus.
Spratt misses the jab.
Spratt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Augustus throws a body punch but Spratt moves out of range.
Spratt misses with a body shot.
Spratt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spratt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Spratt misses with a looping right.
Augustus throws a jab but it's blocked by Spratt.
Spratt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big right from Spratt misses.
Spratt misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spratt throws a hook but Augustus avoids it easily.
Spratt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Augustus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spratt throws out a powerful jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Augustus.
Spratt throws a series of punches but Augustus avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Augustus just misses with a punch to the body.
Augustus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Spratt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spratt.
Augustus lands a nice hook to Spratt's body. Spratt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Augustus slips under a jab from Spratt.
Augustus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spratt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Augustus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Augustus slips a jab and a cross from Spratt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Augustus! But no joy.
Spratt moves out of range as Augustus strikes.
Augustus blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Spratt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spratt 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Spratt!
Jack Spratt very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Aurelius Augustus was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill come back stronger than ever!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shane Raffington (ranked 51 p4p, 134 weight class) and Serafim Lupei (ranked 6 p4p, 21 weight class). Raffington comes to the cage accompanied by Logan Lucky. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Raffington!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Serafim Lupei!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lupei misses with a right hand
and Raffington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lupei looks to land a left hand but Raffington moved out of range nicely.
Lupei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lupei scores with a shot to the body.
Lupei tries to work over Raffington's front leg with a kick but Raffington checks it.
Raffington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lupei misses with a body shot.
Raffington is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Raffington swats away the attempt to clinch by Lupei.
Lupei misses with a double jab
and Raffington makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Raffington. Raffington circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raffington. Lupei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lupei rushes Raffington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raffington.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
Raffington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lupei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lupei tries to stall but Raffington uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lupei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raffington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lupeis head.
Lupei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Raffington fails to land.
Lupei lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lupei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lupei moves out of range of the body kick from Raffington.
Lupei throws out a counter right but Raffington avoids it with no problem.
Lupei takes a swing at Raffington's ribcage but misses.
Lupei lands with a shot to the body.
Raffington takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses.
Lupei shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lupei fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Raffington, pushing him back against the cage.
Raffington blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Raffington controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lupei.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raffington is working Lupei over against the cage.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Raffington.
Lupei blocks an elbow strike from Raffington.
Lupei lands a nice uppercut.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lupei lands a shot to the body.
Raffington tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raffington blocking some punches.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raffington tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
Raffington misses with a punch to the body.
Raffington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lupei lands a body punch.
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raffingtons head.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raffington's elbow.
Raffington tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raffington lands a right hand.
Raffington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raffington blocks an uppercut.
Raffington misses with a body punch.
Raffington blocks a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Raffington after a bit of a struggle.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
Raffington putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lupei in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Raffington has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Good body shot from Raffington.
Raffington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raffington tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
Raffington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Raffington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Raffington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raffington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raffington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Raffington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raffington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raffington lands a left hand.
Lupei lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupei's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Raffington pushes Lupei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lupei looks winded!
Lupei is looking for a takedown.
Raffington pushes Lupei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Raffington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raffington struggles to land a body shot inside as Lupei controls his hands.
Raffington lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raffington tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing Raffington back against the cage.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lupei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raffington prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raffington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Raffington lands a hook that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Raffington avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raffington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lupei is trying to break the clinch but Raffington is controlling him.
Lupei takes a shot to the head.
Lupei prevents a body shot from Raffington.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lupei works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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 Shane Raffington will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Raffington chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Raffington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raffington throws out a leg kick but Lupei moves out of range and Raffington only half commits.
Lupei throws a wild body kick that Raffington sees coming a mile off.
Lupei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raffington manages to avoid it.
Raffington misses with a right hand
and Lupei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lupei throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Raffington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lupei misses with a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lupei, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei connects with a right hand. Raffington shakes it off.
Lupei is looking to clinch.
Raffington tries to keep at a distance but Lupei has taken the fight into the clinch.
Raffington lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupei blocking some punches.
Raffington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Raffington working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lupei lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lupei presses Raffington against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Raffington.
Shane Raffington has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Raffington prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Raffington throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lupei blocks it with crossed arms.
Raffington lands a nice uppercut.
Lupei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lupei takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Raffington.
Lupei is breathing heavily.
Lupei is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lupei blocks a body shot from Raffington.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei scores with a hook to the body.
Lupei lands a hook that snaps the head of Raffington backwards.
Raffington is leaning against Lupei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lupei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Raffington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei misses with the head strike.
Raffington lands a hook that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Raffington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
Raffington pushes Lupei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Raffington tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raffington gets through Lupei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Raffington.
A short uppercut from Raffington.
Raffington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raffington lands a hook that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Raffington cracks Lupei with a nice body shot.
Lupei blocks a body shot from Raffington.
A short right from Raffington on the inside.
Raffington lands a nice shot to the body.
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raffington lands a body punch.
Raffington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lupei.
Raffington lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupei's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Raffington.
Lupei dodges an elbow strike from Raffington.
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raffington blocking some punches.
Lupei has had enough of the clinch but Raffington keeps him there for the moment.
A right hand to the body from Lupei.
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raffington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lupei or not.
Raffington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raffington lands a body punch.
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raffington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lupei takes a shot to the head.
Raffington lands a nice shot to the body.
Raffington gets through Lupei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Raffington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raffington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raffington lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raffington 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!
Lupei pushes Raffington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Raffington controls the action.
Raffington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lupei can do to turn this around?
Raffington scores with a shoulder strike.
Raffington lands a hook that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Raffington makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lupei is rocked!
A hook to the body from Raffington.
Lupei is still on wobbly legs! Can Raffington finish him?
Good body shot from Raffington.
Raffington scores with a nice hook to the head.
Raffington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raffington lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raffington misses with a body punch.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raffington misses with a knee to the head.
A short left from Raffington.
Raffington tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing Raffington back against the cage.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Raffington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raffington tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing Raffington back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Raffington dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Raffington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lupei moves away.
Lupei seems to have recovered his senses.
Lupei tries to clinch up but Raffington circles away and keeps his distance.
Raffington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raffington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lupei throws out the jab.
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raffington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lupei tries to clinch up.
Lupei misses with a left hand
and Raffington counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lupei! Raffington lets Lupei back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
A low kick from Lupei is predictable there
and Raffington counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shane Raffington!
Shane Raffington retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Shane Raffington, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joosep Lõhmus (ranked 13 p4p, 63 weight class) and Song Turillo (ranked 4 p4p, 11 weight class). Lõhmus comes to the cage accompanied by Amon Amarth - The Way of Vikings. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 40 - 15 - 2, fighting out of New York, Joosep Lõhmus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Song Turillo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turillo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lõhmus throws a hook but Turillo blocks it.
Turillo slips under a jab.
Turillo throws a hook to the side of Lõhmus's head but Lõhmus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lõhmus checks a leg kick nicely.
Turillo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good exchange - Lõhmus coming out on top.
Turillo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lõhmus is out of range.
Turillo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lõhmus backs up against the cage.
Turillo throws a head kick that misses.
Turillo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turillo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lõhmus.
Lõhmus lands with a straight right. Turillo didn't see that one coming.
Turillo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Turillo tries to land a leg kick but Lõhmus saw it coming and moves away.
Lõhmus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turillo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Lõhmus. Beautiful body shot.
Turillo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Turillo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lõhmus throws a looping overhand right but Turillo ducks down to avoid it.
Turillo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Turillo misses with a low kick.
Lõhmus throws a hook but Turillo blocks it.
Turillo throws a low kick but Lõhmus moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lõhmus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lõhmus throws a body punch but Turillo moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lõhmus checks a leg kick.
Nice shot by Lõhmus.
The fighters circling - Lõhmus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joosep Lõhmus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lõhmus.
Lõhmus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Turillo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Turillo blocks the leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turillo checks a leg kick.
Turillo looks to throw the jab but Lõhmus is out of range.
Turillo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turillo throws a jab but it's blocked by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus tried to counter with a leg kick but Turillo avoided it.
Lõhmus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lõhmus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turillo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Turillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lõhmus connects with a looping right hand.
Turillo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick but Turillo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Turillo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lõhmus manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turillo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lõhmus throws a lazy right hand but Turillo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Turillo does it's job there.
Lõhmus throws a hook but Turillo avoids it easily.
Turillo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lõhmus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lõhmus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab by Lõhmus.
A chopping leg kick lands by Turillo.
Lõhmus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lõhmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Lõhmus.
Turillo connects with a solid leg kick.
Turillo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lõhmus manages to avoid it.
Lõhmus throws an off balance right hand
and Turillo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body kick there by Turillo.
Lõhmus misses with a wild body shot.
Lõhmus throws a good cross that connects.
A telegraphed right hand from Lõhmus misses the target.
Turillo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lõhmus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lõhmus throws a shot from downtown. Turillo moves away and avoids it.
Nice body kick from Turillo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus takes one to the side of the head.
Turillo wants to slow Lõhmus down by chopping away at his legs.
Lõhmus throws a body punch but Turillo moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lõhmus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lõhmus throws a shot from downtown. Turillo moves away and avoids it.
Lõhmus throws a looping overhand right but Turillo ducks down to avoid it.
Turillo digs a good body shot into Lõhmus's ribs.
Turillo staying out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Turillo.
Turillo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turillo. That's going to slow Lõhmus down.
Turillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turillo misses with a wild body shot.
Turillo slips under a jab from Lõhmus.
Turillo digs a good hook to Lõhmus's body.
Lõhmus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lõhmus throws the left hand but Turillo avoids the punch easily.
Turillo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turillo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lõhmus moves out of range of the leg kick from Turillo.
Turillo blocks a jab.
Lõhmus missing with a left hand there. Turillo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turillo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turillo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lõhmus throws out the jab.
As Lõhmus backs off Turillo throws a huge counter combo but Lõhmus manages to avoid it all.
Lõhmus throws a jab when Turillo was well out of range.
Lõhmus slips a jab from Turillo.
Turillo misses with a straight left.
No joy there for Turillo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lõhmus scores with a push kick.
Turillo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lõhmus lands a nice shot that snaps Turillo's head back.
Turillo throws a low kick but Lõhmus avoids it.
Nice shot by Lõhmus.
A low kick lands for Turillo.
Turillo pushes Lõhmus away with a front kick.
Lõhmus looks to land a right hand but Turillo moved out of range.
Lõhmus connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turillo misses with a body shot.
Lõhmus swings for the body but Turillo moves out of range.
Lõhmus throws a hook but Turillo avoids it easily.
Lõhmus loads up on a big right hand but Turillo slips the punch.
Turillo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lõhmus manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Song Turillo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Turillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lõhmus half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lõhmus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lõhmus looks to land a right hand but Turillo moved out of range.
Lõhmus lands a slapping body shot.
Turillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turillo tries a low kick but Lõhmus avoids it.
Song Turillo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lõhmus scoring well with a low kick there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Turillo - that will leave a mark!
Turillo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lõhmus at a distance.
Lõhmus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Turillo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lõhmus.
Turillo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lõhmus can pounce on him.
A good leg kick by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus looks to land a left hand but Turillo moved out of range nicely.
Turillo throws a shot from downtown. Lõhmus moves away and avoids it.
Lõhmus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Turillo just manages to avoid it.
Turillo wants to land a leg kick but Lõhmus is out of range.
Lõhmus tried to counter with a leg kick but Turillo avoided it.
Turillo staying out of range there.
Lõhmus throws an overhand right that lands on Turillo's shoulder, as Turillo tries to avoid the shot.
Turillo ducks under a wild hook from Lõhmus.
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!
Turillo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Lõhmus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turillo moves out of range of the strikes.
Lõhmus pushes Turillo away with a front kick.
Turillo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lõhmus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turillo.
Turillo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lõhmus has time to react.
Lõhmus avoids the body shot from Turillo.
Turillo throws out a leg kick but Lõhmus moves out of range and Turillo only half commits.
Turillo throws a leg kick which misses Lõhmus's front leg but catches the back leg as Lõhmus tries to avoid it.
Lõhmus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Turillo is able to avoid easily.
Turillo looks to score with a jab to the body but Lõhmus is just out of range.
Lõhmus misses with a straight right.
A jab from Turillo misses.
Lõhmus scoring well with a low kick there.
Turillo thuds his shin into the meat of Lõhmus's side.
Lõhmus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turillo.
Lõhmus moves out of range as Turillo throws a body kick.
Lõhmus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Turillo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lõhmus on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lõhmus jabs Turillo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Turillo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lõhmus in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turillo lands a jab.
Turillo is looking to slow Lõhmus down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lõhmus. Turillo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turillo lands a leg kick that knocks Lõhmus off balance momentarily.
Lõhmus connects with a jab.
Turillo defending well as Lõhmus loads up on a big left hand.
Turillo scoring well with a low kick there.
Lõhmus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turillo throws out the jab.
Turillo throws a nice looking combination but Lõhmus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lõhmus.
Turillo misses with a low kick.
Lõhmus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turillo. That's going to slow Lõhmus down.
Turillo drops his hands momentarily and Lõhmus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lõhmus scores with a jab to the head.
Lõhmus throws a series of punches but Turillo moves out of range.
Turillo throws a body punch but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Lõhmus steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Turillo. That one must have hurt.
Turillo 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Turillo ducks under a wild hook from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turillo.
Turillo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lõhmus lands a jab to the head.
Turillo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Turillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turillo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lõhmus slips a straight right by Turillo.
Turillo misses with an uppercut. Lõhmus saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turillo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lõhmus throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Turillo.
Lõhmus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turillo scores with a punch to the head.
Turillo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turillo throws a body shot but no joy.
Turillo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lõhmus throws out the jab.
Turillo tries a quick counter leg kick but Lõhmus is wise to it.
Turillo misses with a body shot.
Turillo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turillo misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Turillo.
Lõhmus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lõhmus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lõhmus misses with a wild body shot.
Turillo flicks out a counter leg kick but Lõhmus steps away.
Turillo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus slips under a jab from Turillo.
Turillo throws an overhand right that lands on Lõhmus's shoulder, as Lõhmus tries to avoid the shot.
Turillo throws a body kick that misses.
Turillo slips under a jab.
Lõhmus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turillo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus moves away from the strike by Turillo.
Lõhmus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lõhmus tries to land a front kick but Turillo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A bone on bone clash there as Turillo blocks the leg kick.
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut
and Turillo counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turillo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Decent striking displayed by Lõhmus there.
Turillo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Song Turillo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A big left from Lõhmus misses.
Turillo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lõhmus blocks it well.
Turillo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lõhmus with a nice calf kick.
Turillo defending well as Lõhmus loads up on a big left hand.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot
and Turillo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Turillo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lõhmus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turillo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Turillo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lõhmus will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Turillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Lõhmus misses.
Lõhmus is looking to chop away at Turillo's legs.
Lõhmus looks to land a right hand but Turillo moved out of range.
Turillo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lõhmus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lõhmus just misses with a punch to the body.
Turillo lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turillo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lõhmus thumps Turillo with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lõhmus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turillo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Turillo - that will leave a mark!
An inside leg kick lands from Turillo.
Lõhmus throws a low kick, looking for Turillo's leg but Turillo calmly moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus scores with a leg kick.
Turillo throws a looping overhand right but Lõhmus ducks down to avoid it.
Turillo blocks a leg kick.
Lõhmus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turillo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lõhmus misses with a looping left.
Turillo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Turillo throws a leg kick which misses Lõhmus's front leg but catches the back leg as Lõhmus tries to avoid it.
Lõhmus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Turillo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lõhmus under the eye.
Lõhmus looks to land a right hand but Turillo moved out of range.
Lõhmus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turillo has time to react.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lõhmus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lõhmus tried to score with a low kick but Turillo checks it.
Turillo misses with a body kick.
Lõhmus misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus misses with a leg kick.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Turillo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A cross from Turillo lands.
Turillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lõhmus moves away.
Lõhmus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turillo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lõhmus checks a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Turillo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turillo.
Lõhmus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lõhmus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Turillo is looking to land body kicks.
Lõhmus throws a hook to the side of Turillo's head but Turillo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Lõhmus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turillo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turillo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A chopping leg kick lands by Turillo.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Turillo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turillo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Turillo defending well as Lõhmus loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot.
Lõhmus tries to land a leg kick but Turillo saw it coming and moves away.
Turillo slips a straight right by Lõhmus.
Turillo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lõhmus blocks it well.
Turillo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turillo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lõhmus manages to avoid it.
Turillo swings for the body but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Lõhmus moves into range and connects with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turillo.
Turillo throws a low kick but Lõhmus avoids it.
Lõhmus throws the left hand but Turillo avoids the punch easily.
Turillo lands with a cross.
Lõhmus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turillo.
Lõhmus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turillo.
Turillo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Turillo checks a low kick from Lõhmus.
Turillo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lõhmus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turillo scrambles back to his feet.
Turillo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Lõhmus.
The fighters circling - Lõhmus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lõhmus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turillo is out of range and Lõhmus settles back down.
Lõhmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Lõhmus.
Turillo throws a right and a left that Lõhmus avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lõhmus checks the leg kick.
Turillo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lõhmus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turillo throws a low kick but Lõhmus avoids it.
Turillo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lõhmus.
Turillo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lõhmus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Turillo checks it well.
Lõhmus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turillo thuds his shin into the meat of Lõhmus's side.
A jab lands there for Turillo.
Turillo lands a front kick.
Turillo swings for the body but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Turillo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lõhmus blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That kick from Lõhmus tenderised Turillo's leg. Turillo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lõhmus throws out a loose jab but Turillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lõhmus moves away.
Turillo 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.
Turillo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Song Turillo really 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.
Lõhmus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lõhmus misses with a body kick.
Lõhmus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Turillo looks to throw the jab but Lõhmus is out of range.
Turillo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Turillo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Turillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lõhmus misses the jab.
Turillo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a jab but it's blocked by Turillo.
Lõhmus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turillo throws a push kick but Lõhmus slaps the foot to one side.
Turillo throws a series of punches but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Lõhmus slips a jab from Turillo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lõhmus lands with a cross.
Turillo throws a solid leg kick but Lõhmus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Turillo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turillo. Lõhmus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lõhmus throws an overhand right that lands on Turillo's shoulder, as Turillo tries to avoid the shot.
Turillo throws a leg kick which misses Lõhmus's front leg but catches the back leg as Lõhmus tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lõhmus lands with a nice body punch.
Lõhmus slips a straight right by Turillo.
Lõhmus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turillo tries to land a leg kick but Lõhmus saw it coming and moves away.
Turillo moves out of range of the strikes.
Turillo misses with a kick to the body.
Turillo lands a nice shot that snaps Lõhmus's head back.
A clash of legs there as Lõhmus blocks the low kick.
Lõhmus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lõhmus jabs Turillo right on the nose. Turillo blinks but takes it well.
Lõhmus tries to work over Turillo's front leg with a kick but Turillo checks it.
Lõhmus throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Turillo.
Turillo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lõhmus to score with a decent uppercut.
Turillo scores with a jab to the head.
Turillo wants to land a leg kick but Lõhmus is out of range.
Lõhmus moves out of range as Turillo strikes.
Lõhmus thows a leg kick but Turillo checks it
and Turillo counters with a thumping low kick.
Turillo moves out of range of the strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Turillo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Turillo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut.
Turillo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turillo blocks a low kick nicely.
Turillo misses with a wild body shot.
Lõhmus dips to his left and cracks Turillo with an uppercut!
Lõhmus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Turillo misses with a straight right.
Lõhmus scores with a spinning back kick!
Lõhmus misses with a wild body shot.
Lõhmus throws a looping overhand right but Turillo ducks down to avoid it.
Lõhmus misses with a low kick.
Turillo feints and then cracks Lõhmus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lõhmus down.
Lõhmus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Turillo.
Lõhmus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lõhmus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lõhmus looks to score with a jab to the body but Turillo is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Lõhmus misses the target.
Turillo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Turillo misses its intended target.
Lõhmus checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick misses from Lõhmus.
Jab, jab by Turillo - just one landing.
Lõhmus throws a hook to the side of Turillo's head but Turillo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lõhmus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Turillo missing with a left hand there. Lõhmus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lõhmus takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lõhmus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big right from Lõhmus misses.
Turillo misses the shot to the body.
Turillo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Turillo looks to land a body kick but Lõhmus moved away.
Turillo swings for the body but Lõhmus moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lõhmus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lõhmus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Turillo wants to slow Lõhmus down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turillo throws out the jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lõhmus moves out of range of the leg kick from Turillo.
Lõhmus looks to land a right hand but Turillo moved out of range.
Lõhmus looks to land a left hand but Turillo moved out of range nicely.
Lõhmus slips under a jab.
Turillo lands a leg kick that knocks Lõhmus off balance momentarily.
Lõhmus tries to move into range but Turillo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lõhmus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lõhmus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lõhmus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turillo looks to land a body kick but Lõhmus moved away.
Lõhmus throws an overhand right that lands on Turillo's shoulder, as Turillo tries to avoid the shot.
Turillo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lõhmus looks to land a left hand but Turillo moved out of range nicely.
Lõhmus takes a swing at Turillo's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Turillo.
Turillo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut.
Lõhmus throws a looping overhand right but Turillo ducks down to avoid it.
Lõhmus misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Song Turillo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Lõhmus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lõhmus blocks the body kick.
Nice body kick from Turillo.
Turillo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lõhmus looks to throw the jab but Turillo is out of range.
A low kick lands for Lõhmus.
Turillo misses with a looping left.
Lõhmus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lõhmus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Turillo tries to work over Lõhmus's front leg with a kick but Lõhmus checks it.
A nice leg kick from Turillo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turillo throws a low kick, looking for Lõhmus's leg but Lõhmus calmly moves out of range.
Turillo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a low kick but Turillo avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lõhmus.
Jab, jab by Lõhmus - just one landing.
Turillo scores with a hook to the body. Lõhmus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good work by Turillo as he checks the leg kick.
Lõhmus connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Turillo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turillo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lõhmus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turillo flicks out a counter leg kick but Lõhmus steps away.
Lõhmus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turillo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Turillo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turillo is looking to land body kicks.
Lõhmus misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick from Turillo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turillo slips a straight right by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turillo. Turillo obviously looking to wear him down.
Turillo scores with a decent looking hook.
Lõhmus throws an off balance right hand
and Turillo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Turillo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lõhmus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lõhmus misses with a wild body shot.
Turillo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turillo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lõhmus is able to avoid easily.
Turillo slips a jab from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus looks for the body kick but Turillo saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Turillo.
Turillo lands a nice looking body kick.
Lõhmus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lõhmus throws a hook but Turillo avoids it easily.
Turillo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Turillo connects with a body shot that sends Lõhmus's belly button to the back.
Jab by Lõhmus.
Turillo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Lõhmus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lõhmus misses the jab.
Turillo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lõhmus. That did some damage!
Turillo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lõhmus can pounce on him.
Lõhmus feints and then cracks Turillo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Turillo down.
Lõhmus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turillo is out of range.
Turillo scores with a decent looking hook.
Lõhmus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lõhmus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Turillo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Lõhmus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lõhmus throws a lazy right hand but Turillo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good work by Turillo as he checks the leg kick.
Lõhmus takes a swing at Turillo's ribcage but misses.
Lõhmus motions for Turillo to come forward. Lõhmus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turillo thinks about the counter body kick.
Lõhmus misses with a low kick.
Turillo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turillo scoring well with a low kick there.
Lõhmus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lõhmus throws a jab but it's blocked by Turillo.
Lõhmus misses the shot to the body.
Turillo throws a push kick but Lõhmus slaps the foot to one side.
Turillo scores with a leg kick.
Lõhmus throws a solid leg kick but Turillo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lõhmus.
Lõhmus blocks the body kick.
A big left from Lõhmus misses.
Turillo throws a big counter head kick but Lõhmus avoids it with no problem.
Turillo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lõhmus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Joosep Lõhmus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Song Turillo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turillo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lõhmus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lõhmus throws a low kick but Turillo moves out of range easily.
Lõhmus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Turillo lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turillo scores with a nice right hand.
Turillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lõhmus misses with a body kick.
Lõhmus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A clash of legs there as Turillo blocks the low kick.
Lõhmus throws a hook but Turillo blocks it.
Turillo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lõhmus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Turillo counter with a right hand.
Turillo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Lõhmus misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turillo scores with a spinning back kick!
Turillo lands a jab to Lõhmus's midsection.
Lõhmus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Turillo.
Lõhmus thows a leg kick but Turillo checks it
enabling Turillo to counter with a crisp jab.
Lõhmus throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Song Turillo.
Well Turillo 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 Edwards scores the fight 45:50
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:50
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Song Turillo!
Song Turillo is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Song Turillo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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