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DMMA 71: Kofel vs Alderidge PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charli Xcx (ranked 3252 p4p, 4164 weight class) and Jules Winnfield (ranked 396 p4p, 481 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charli Xcx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jules Winnfield!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winnfield throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Winnfield tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Xcx counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Xcx.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winnfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Winnfield, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xcx slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Xcx pushes down on Winnfield's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Xcx has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xcx controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xcx is looking to work his way around to Winnfield's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Xcx looking to control and managing it successfully.
Winnfield really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Xcx. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Xcx's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Xcx wants to take Winnfield's back here but Winnfield is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Xcx jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Winnfield manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Xcx is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Winnfield is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Winnfield's face as Xcx controls the position.
Xcx seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Winnfield for as long as he can get away with.
Xcx looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Xcx content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Xcx continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xcx tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Xcx is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Winnfield is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Winnfield manages to get back to half guard.
Xcx is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Well, if Xcx is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Xcx is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Winnfield looks like he's trying to stand up.
Xcx moves into full mount! Winnfield won't be happy about that!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xcx working for a guillotine from mount but Winnfield is in no mood to give up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charli Xcx dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice sprawl there from Winnfield as Xcx shoots in.
Winnfield has managed to clinch.
Winnfield is looking to break free of the clinch but Xcx has double underhooks.
Winnfield will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Xcx up against the cage.
Xcx has Winnfield pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Winnfield manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Xcx is trying to drag Winnfield to the mat but Winnfield just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charli Xcx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Winnfield.
Winnfield gets underhooks to prevent Xcx's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winnfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Winnfield looks to land a left hand but Xcx moved out of range nicely.
Xcx shoots in for a takedown but Winnfield shows good takedown defense.
Winnfield clinches up with Xcx and pushes him back against the cage.
Winnfield misses with some punches.
Xcx gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winnfield wants to get back to his feet.
Winnfield is not content to let Xcx control the position.
Xcx prevents Winnfield from standing back up.
Xcx is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Winnfield looks like he's trying to stand up.
Winnfield has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Xcx is working away from the top position though.
Xcx controlling the action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice sprawl there from Winnfield as Xcx shoots in.
As Xcx backs off Winnfield throws a huge counter combo but Xcx manages to avoid it all.
Xcx closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Xcx trying to control the position but Winnfield is working away.
Winnfield is looking to reverse the position.
Winnfield is trying to escape the position but Xcx is controlling the position.
Winnfield is not content to let Xcx control the position.
You can see the frustration on Winnfield's face as Xcx controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xcx tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Xcx has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Charli Xcx overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Winnfield's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Xcx is looking to take a break and control but Winnfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Xcx politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Xcx prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Winnfield is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Xcx has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Xcx just content to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Xcx shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Winnfield is defending against the submission attempts here by Xcx.
Xcx is pressing down on Winnfield's thigh, looking to free his foot. Winnfield is holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jules Winnfield will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Xcx tries for a takedown but Winnfield circles away easily
and Winnfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Winnfield enables Xcx to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Winnfield manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Xcx won't allow Winnfield to get back to his feet.
Xcx forces his way into half guard.
Still in half guard, Xcx seems content to control.
Winnfield is trying to maintain the position but Xcx is very close to passing his half guard.
Xcx frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xcx sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Winnfield is trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xcx trying to control but Winnfield is having none of it.
Xcx goes for an armbar but Winnfield turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Winnfield.
Xcx is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Xcx had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Winnfield defends it easily.
Xcx is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winnfield can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xcx looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Xcx has a closed guard, preventing Winnfield from standing up.
Xcx has his foot on Winnfield's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Winnfield works his way back into a safe position though.
Winnfield wants to get up but he can't break Xcx's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Xcx wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield wants to stand and escape but instead Xcx has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Xcx wants to control from the top but Winnfield keeps moving.
Xcx stops Winnfield from standing up.
Xcx is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Xcx looking to pass the guard.
Xcx looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Xcx gets the takedown into side control.
Winnfield being controlled for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Charli Xcx showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Xcx 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 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charli Xcx!
Charli Xcx was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marko Kersikov (ranked 2904 p4p, 2364 weight class) and Jacques Swanson (ranked 288 p4p, 238 weight class). Kersikov comes to the cage accompanied by Hi Rez - 3 Ft Tall. Swanson has chosen Gorillaz- Clint Eastwood as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marko Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jacques Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kersikov wants to land a leg kick but Swanson is out of range.
Swanson wants to slow Kersikov down by chopping away at his legs.
Some wild striking there from Swanson.
Swanson throws a head kick that half lands.
Swanson misses with a low kick as Kersikov jumps back.
Jacques Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Swanson.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Swanson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Swanson tries to clinch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Swanson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kersikov.
Swanson 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.
A leg kick checked by Swanson.
Kersikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A low kick lands for Swanson.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swanson 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 one minute gone in the round.
Swanson is looking to score with low kicks.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick.
Kersikov is looking for a counter combo.
Kersikov thumps Swanson with a low kick.
Kersikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Swanson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Swanson connects with a single shot there.
Swanson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Swanson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kersikov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
Swanson walks into a straight right hand from Kersikov.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick from Swanson.
Kersikov scores with a leg kick.
Kersikov scores with a one two! Swanson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Kersikov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Swanson is able to avoid easily.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson lands a leg kick that knocks Kersikov off balance momentarily.
Kersikov misses with a two punch combination.
Swanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Kersikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like Swanson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kersikov keeps the fight on the outside.
Swanson moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Swanson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
Kersikov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Swanson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kersikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swanson feints a counter leg kick.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Swanson.
Swanson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range and Swanson settles back down.
Kersikov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Swanson moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Swanson's sensitive parts.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Swanson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kersikov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A low kick from Swanson misses
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Swanson misses with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Swanson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kersikov throws a quick counter head kick but Swanson was just out of range.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Kersikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Swanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Swanson avoids it.
Swanson connects with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov throws out a powerful jab.
Kersikov wants to slow Swanson down by chopping away at his legs.
Swanson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Swanson's front leg but catches the back leg as Swanson tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Swanson blocks the leg kick.
Swanson connects with a jab.
Swanson scores with a kick to the body.
Nice cross by Kersikov.
Swanson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Swanson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Swanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kersikov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Swanson. That one must have hurt.
Swanson throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov throws a shot to the body.
Kersikov clobbers Swanson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A head kick misses from Kersikov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Kersikov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Swanson scores with a leg kick.
Swanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Swanson checks a leg kick nicely.
Swanson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kersikov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Marko Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Swanson's leg. Swanson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Swanson checks a leg kick nicely.
Kersikov with a nice cross.
Kersikov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Some bone on bone action there as Kersikov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses.
Swanson throws a right and a left that Kersikov avoids nicely.
Swanson missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Swanson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson thows a leg kick but Kersikov checks it
and Kersikov counters with a crisp one two that drops Swanson! Kersikov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Swanson to his feet! Swanson is in big trouble!
 Swanson is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Swanson square on the jaw! Damn, Swanson is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marko Kersikov!
Marko Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Jacques Swanson spoke after the fight, saying 'This is a wakeup call uh, for sure. I will train harder than I've ever trained before! Je suis désolé.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Alexander (ranked 1299 p4p, 2882 weight class) and Mac Womack (ranked 192 p4p, 383 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Marcus Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mac Womack!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Womack throws a shot from downtown. Alexander moves away and avoids it.
Womack waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alexander.
Womack 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.
Womack throws an overhand right that lands on Alexander's shoulder, as Alexander tries to avoid the shot.
Alexander appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Womack swings for the body but Alexander moves out of range.
Womack tests Alexander's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Womack fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alexander is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Alexander misses the target.
Womack moves out of range of the strikes.
Womack digs a good body shot into Alexander's ribs.
Alexander tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alexander scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womack scores with a nice strike.
Alexander slips under a jab.
Alexander swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alexander takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Womack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexander was well out of range. Poor timing from Womack.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Womack uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alexander has time to react.
Alexander 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.
Womack looks to land a left hand but Alexander moved out of range nicely.
Alexander looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alexander.
Womack throws a head kick that misses
and Alexander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Womack throws a nice outside leg kick.
Womack throws a hook to the side of Alexander's head but Alexander sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alexander throws a good cross that connects.
Alexander ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Womack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander.
Womack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Alexander misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alexander, as that shot connected.
Womack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alexander.
The fighters circling - Womack throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Alexander wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alexander takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexander scores with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Womack misses with a hook to the body
and Alexander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Womack throws a low kick but Alexander avoids it.
Alexander darts in and clinches Womack up against the cage.
Alexander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Womack has had enough of the clinch but Alexander keeps him there for the moment.
Womack working Alexander over with knees to the body.
Alexander has Womack pressed against the cage, preventing Womack from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alexander lands a nice uppercut.
Alexander keeps control of Womack as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Womack blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alexander.
Womack tries to break the clinch but Alexander is controlling the position.
Womack prevents a body shot from Alexander.
Womack manages to break the clinch.
Womack misses with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alexander.
Crunch! Womack slams his shin into Alexander's torso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Womack jabs Alexander to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Womack wants to land a leg kick but Alexander is out of range.
Womack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Womack defending well as Alexander loads up on a big left hand.
Alexander throws a hook to the side of Womack's head but Womack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alexander throws an overhand right that lands on Womack's shoulder, as Womack tries to avoid the shot.
Womack slips a jab from Alexander.
Womack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alexander sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alexander clinches up against the cage.
Womack misses with the head strike.
Womack's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alexander lands a left hand that snaps the head of Womack backwards.
Alexander taking a breather.
Alexander tries to stall but Womack uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexander.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexander misses with a hook from the clinch.
Womack lands a right hand.
Alexander stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Womack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Womack manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Womack misses.
Womack throws a leg kick that is checked
and Womack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Womack scores with a jab to the head.
Mac Womack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Womack throws out the jab.
Womack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alexander thinks about countering with a body kick.
Alexander bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Womack staying out of range there.
Womack lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Womack fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alexander is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mac Womack will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Womack jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alexander lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alexander jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Womack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexander was well out of range. Poor timing from Womack.
Alexander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Womack lands a leg kick that knocks Alexander off balance momentarily.
Alexander pushes Womack away with a front kick.
Alexander has closed the distance and engaged Womack in a clinch.
Alexander lands a hook to the side of the head.
Womack lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Womack blocks a body shot from Alexander.
Alexander makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marcus Alexander has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alexander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Alexander fails to land.
Alexander lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Womack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alexander on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Womack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alexander keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Womack.
A head kick misses from Womack.
Alexander listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mac Womack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alexander motions for Womack to come forward. Alexander throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Womack misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alexander.
Sloppy strikes from Womack. Those never looked like landing.
Alexander lands with a cross.
Womack is rocked!
A nice leg kick lands there from Alexander.
Womack is still on wobbly legs! Can Alexander finish him?
Alexander walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Womack drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Alexander swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Womack's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Alexander!
A relieved looking Marcus Alexander 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Hardman (ranked 2458 p4p, 3074 weight class) and Buster White (ranked 315 p4p, 392 weight class). White has chosen Whiskey Myers - Stone as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the cage it seems that Brock Hardman has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Brock Hardman seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Hardman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buster White!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardman misses the body punch
and Hardman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardman dodges the punch combination from White.
Buster White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardman misses with a looping right.
White scores with a shot to the body.
White misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hardman takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
White swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
White throws a big shot that misses.
Hardman lands with a nice combination. White backs away looking to recover.
White throws a low kick but Hardman moves out of range easily.
White throws a wild body kick that Hardman sees coming a mile off.
White rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
White 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.
Hardman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says White as he avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hardman's hands.
Hardman 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.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by White.
Hardman misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White misses with a body shot.
White misses with a series of wild punches.
Hardman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hardman slips a straight right by White.
White walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hardman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
White moves out of range of the leg kick from Hardman.
White throws an overhand right that lands on Hardman's shoulder, as Hardman tries to avoid the shot.
White throws a leg kick but Hardman checks it.
Hardman throws a predictable looking body shot
and White counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hardman moves away from the strike by White.
A head kick by White misses
and Hardman counters with a single leg into guard. White didn't expect that.
White preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
White has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hardman off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White throws a lazy right hand but Hardman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Hardman counters with a quick kick to the body but White blocks it.
Hardman feints and then cracks White's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow White down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White wants to slow Hardman down by chopping away at his legs.
White digs a good body shot into Hardman's ribs.
Hardman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
White misses with a head kick.
White connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
White takes a swing at Hardman's ribcage but misses.
Hardman fires out a quick counter leg kick but White just manages to avoid it.
White shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hardman tries to clinch there but White circles away.
Hardman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hardman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White.
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardman looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.
Hardman throws a body punch but White moves out of range.
White scores with the left hand. Hardman knows he should have avoided that one.
 Hardman is rocked!
Jab by White.
Oh Hardman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A solid leg kick lands there for White.
White explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardman is looking to land body kicks.
Hardman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
White lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
White lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Hardman head around and knocks him out cold! White hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buster White!
An out of breath Buster White 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Corey McGraugh (ranked 1595 p4p, 2016 weight class) and Maury Travis (ranked 207 p4p, 254 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corey McGraugh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maury Travis!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGraugh fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGraugh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Travis.
McGraugh throws an overhand right that lands on Travis's shoulder, as Travis tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Travis! But no joy.
Travis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McGraugh moves out of range as Travis strikes.
Travis misses with a straight right.
Travis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGraugh scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGraugh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Travis throws a lazy uppercut
and McGraugh counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McGraugh.
McGraugh stops Travis from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGraugh throwing strikes from guard but Travis blocks nicely.
Travis wants to get back to his feet but McGraugh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McGraugh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Travis is keeping the position for now.
McGraugh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've been hearing that McGraugh has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraugh stops Travis from standing up.
Travis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGraugh won't allow Travis to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McGraugh shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Travis is trying to defend but McGraugh finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Travis is looking to escape.
McGraugh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGraugh has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Travis is trying to stand.
Travis has hold of McGraugh's hands but McGraugh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Travis pushes McGraugh off looking to stand but McGraugh dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Travis manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. McGraugh keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGraugh.
McGraugh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Travis backwards.
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!
Travis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Travis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGraugh scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Travis tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Travis is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get McGraugh off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Travis is trying to get back to his feet but McGraugh has full control of the position and if anything, Travis has just worked his way into a worse spot.
McGraugh lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Travis is trying to stand back up.
Travis is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
McGraugh tries to get the hooks in deep but Travis pushed the leg off.
Travis is trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from McGraugh. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Travis takes a big shot to the side of the head.
McGraugh working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
McGraugh is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Travis knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Travis for a finish.
McGraugh is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Travis knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Travis for a finish.
McGraugh throwing damaging strikes from the back! Travis could be in trouble here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Travis is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
McGraugh has Travis flattened out and is raining down punches.
McGraugh lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Travis hold on?!
McGraugh has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
McGraugh throwing sloppy strikes.
Travis is trying to shake McGraugh off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! McGraugh won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Travis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGraugh.
Travis throws a lazy right hand but McGraugh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGraugh throws a jab but it's blocked by Travis.
McGraugh shoots in but Travis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Travis throws a hook but McGraugh blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGraugh. Travis does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGraugh connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McGraugh takes a swing at Travis's ribcage but misses.
McGraugh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corey McGraugh dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Travis connects with a body shot that sends McGraugh's belly button to the back.
McGraugh ducks under a wild hook from Travis.
McGraugh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Travis.
Travis moves out of range of the strikes.
Travis misses with a few strikes there.
Travis misses with a hook.
McGraugh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Travis.
McGraugh closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Travis wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGraugh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Travis looks like he's trying to stand up.
McGraugh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Travis is just riding it out for now. McGraugh eventually gives up the hold.
McGraugh prevents Travis from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraugh is pressing down on Travis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Travis is holding on for now.
McGraugh is working hard here to advance position.
Travis has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Zero Tolerance. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
McGraugh prevents Travis from standing back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McGraugh defending well as Travis loads up on a big left hand.
McGraugh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maury Travis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Travis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGraugh.
Travis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGraugh.
McGraugh moves away from the strike by Travis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Travis.
Travis scores with a sloppy right hand. McGraugh should have avoided that one.
Travis missing with a left hand there. McGraugh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGraugh drops down looking for a counter takedown but Travis sprawls and moves away.
Travis throws a lazy uppercut
and McGraugh counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McGraugh.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGraugh drops back looking for a leg! Travis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Travis manages to kick McGraugh off! McGraugh jumps back into Travis's guard.
McGraugh chips away with some ground and pound.
McGraugh postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGraugh with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McGraugh showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McGraugh stands up over Travis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McGraugh postures up and lands a big shot to Travis's brow.
McGraugh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Travis can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraugh prevents Travis from getting back to his feet.
McGraugh with a nice head shot there.
McGraugh trying to control the position from guard on top but Travis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Travis has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. McGraugh has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Travis.
Travis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGraugh.
McGraugh swings wildly with an uppercut but Travis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Travis working aggressively here.
Travis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGraugh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Travis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGraugh wants to clinch but Travis slips to the side
and Travis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maury Travis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Travis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McGraugh to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Travis manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Travis blocks a body shot from McGraugh.
McGraugh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGraugh scores with a nice strike.
Travis scores with a jab to the body.
Travis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Travis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGraugh appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McGraugh swings for the body but Travis moves out of range.
McGraugh drives through with a takedown into guard.
McGraugh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Travis is keeping the position for now.
McGraugh trying to control but Travis is working from the bottom.
McGraugh is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Travis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maury Travis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McGraugh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGraugh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Travis.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Travis! But no joy.
Travis throws a looping overhand right but McGraugh ducks down to avoid it.
McGraugh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Travis was well out of range. Poor timing from McGraugh.
Nice straight punches there by Travis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Travis.
McGraugh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Travis.
Travis misses with an uppercut. McGraugh saw that one coming.
Travis ducks under a wild hook from McGraugh.
Travis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Travis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from McGraugh.
Travis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGraugh was well out of range. Poor timing from Travis.
McGraugh misses with a hook. Travis ducked under it nicely.
McGraugh lands with an uppercut that bounces Travis off the cage and back into range.
Travis lunges at McGraugh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGraugh's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Travis. Those never looked like landing.
McGraugh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Travis throws a good cross that connects.
McGraugh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Travis throws out the jab.
McGraugh looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Travis is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. McGraugh presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Travis wants to get back to striking at distance but McGraugh won't allow it.
McGraugh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGraugh jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Travis walks away with a smile on his face. McGraugh gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from McGraugh misses.
Travis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGraugh.
Travis might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McGraugh throws a jab when Travis was well out of range.
Travis throws a right hand that misses
and McGraugh counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Travis is looking to stand up but McGraugh isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGraugh pushing down on Travis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Travis tries to kick McGraugh off but McGraugh keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McGraugh drops an elbow to the side of Travis's head.
McGraugh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McGraugh prevents Travis from standing back up.
McGraugh passes the guard and advances to mount!
Travis is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
McGraugh is landing with some decent strikes but Travis is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
McGraugh is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Travis can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Travis squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraugh is landing with some decent strikes but Travis is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
McGraugh lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Travis hang on?
Travis is rocked!
McGraugh landing strikes from the mount.
Travis is still in real trouble! Can McGraugh finish him?
McGraugh punishing his opponent with strikes.
McGraugh lands a big elbow - Travis is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Travis is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Corey McGraugh!
Corey McGraugh 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas McCain (ranked 755 p4p, 1188 weight class) and Misha Hasselhoff (ranked 105 p4p, 157 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucas McCain !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Misha Hasselhoff!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick from Hasselhoff, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCain throws a right hand that misses
and Hasselhoff counters with a stiff right hand.
Hasselhoff misses with a low kick.
McCain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hasselhoff takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McCain gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hasselhoff.
McCain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hasselhoff.
McCain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hasselhoff misses with a hook. McCain ducked under it nicely.
McCain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McCain throws a leg kick but Hasselhoff moved away.
McCain with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hasselhoff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hasselhoff lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hasselhoff throws a hook to the side of McCain 's head but McCain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCain throws a head kick that misses.
Hasselhoff misses with a hook. McCain ducked under it nicely.
Good leg kick by Hasselhoff.
McCain clinches up with Hasselhoff and pushes him back against the cage.
McCain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hasselhoff backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hasselhoff misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hasselhoff tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hasselhoff tries a knee to the head but McCain blocks it.
McCain misses with a punch to the body.
McCain scores with a hook to the body.
McCain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hasselhoff misses with a punch to the body.
Hasselhoff breaks from the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hasselhoff!
Hasselhoff misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McCain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hasselhoff fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hasselhoff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCain does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McCain getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McCain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from McCain misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hasselhoff misses with a looping right.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McCain crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hasselhoff - the referee stops the clock and McCain gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hasselhoff. McCain manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McCain 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.
McCain takes a jab right on the kisser.
Some bone on bone action there as McCain checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McCain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hasselhoff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hasselhoff gets tackled into the cage by McCain . McCain maintains the clinch.
Hasselhoff working aggressively here.
A bit of stalling here from McCain .
A nice right hand lands inside from Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff misses with a knee strike.
Hasselhoff tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCain dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for McCain .
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff struggles to land a body shot inside as McCain controls his hands.
Hasselhoff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasselhoff is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McCain is defending well for now.
McCain can't find room to land a body shot as Hasselhoff controls the action.
McCain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hasselhoff throws a punch but it's blocked by McCain .
McCain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McCain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hasselhoff working aggressively here.
McCain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hasselhoff's elbow.
McCain struggles to land a body shot inside as Hasselhoff controls his hands.
McCain lands a nice uppercut.
Hasselhoff tries to throw a body punch but McCain avoids it by throwing Hasselhoff back against the cage.
McCain misses with the head strike.
Hasselhoff misses with a knee to the head.
McCain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hasselhoff wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hasselhoff lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McCain or not.
Hasselhoff can't find room to land a body shot as McCain controls the action.
McCain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCain managing to block the knees to the body from Hasselhoff.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCain lands a shoulder strike.
Hasselhoff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hasselhoff blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hasselhoff has McCain pressed against the cage, preventing McCain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McCain tries to throw a body punch but Hasselhoff avoids it by throwing McCain back against the cage.
McCain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hasselhoff missing with knees to the body.
McCain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McCain struggles to land a body shot inside as Hasselhoff controls his hands.
Hasselhoff doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hasselhoff prevents a body shot from McCain .
Hasselhoff working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCain struggles to land a body shot inside as Hasselhoff controls his hands.
Hasselhoff lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Hasselhoff scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Hasselhoff.
McCain tries to throw a body punch but Hasselhoff avoids it by throwing McCain back against the cage.
McCain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hasselhoff backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Misha Hasselhoff will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McCain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McCain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hasselhoff can pounce on him.
McCain tries to close the distance and clinch but Hasselhoff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hasselhoff swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hasselhoff misses with a wild body shot.
Hasselhoff misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McCain moves into the clinch.
McCain blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hasselhoff.
McCain breaks the clinch.
Hasselhoff tries to keep at a distance but McCain has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hasselhoff misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hasselhoff lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasselhoff swings wildly with an uppercut but McCain uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCain working aggressively here.
Hasselhoff tries to work over McCain 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCain is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hasselhoff is keeping busy.
McCain cracks Hasselhoff with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasselhoff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hasselhoff obliges.
McCain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hasselhoff tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCain 's elbow.
Hasselhoff is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McCain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hasselhoff misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCain .
McCain 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hasselhoff throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hasselhoff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hasselhoff misses with a hook.
Hasselhoff blocks a leg kick.
Hasselhoff throws a looping overhand right but McCain ducks down to avoid it.
Hasselhoff uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCain has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasselhoff does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A little feinted left hand from McCain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCain throws a shot from downtown. Hasselhoff moves away and avoids it.
Hasselhoff appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCain gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hasselhoff.
McCain connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hasselhoff momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCain misses with a straight right.
Hasselhoff is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCain with a body shot.
Hasselhoff misses with a hook.
McCain avoids the body shot from Hasselhoff.
McCain closes the distance and clinches.
McCain avoiding damage as Hasselhoff throws knees to the body.
McCain wants to stall.
Hasselhoff lands an uppercut.
McCain throws a head punch that misses.
McCain 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.
Hasselhoff is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McCain is defending well for now.
McCain 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hasselhoff scores with a nice body kick.
McCain swats away the attempt to clinch by Hasselhoff.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasselhoff moves out of range as McCain throws a body kick.
A jab lands there for McCain .
Hasselhoff thumps McCain with a low kick.
Hasselhoff throws a leg kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff throws an overhand right that lands on McCain 's shoulder, as McCain tries to avoid the shot.
Hasselhoff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hasselhoff lands with a thumping leg kick.
McCain scores with a leg kick.
Hasselhoff throws an overhand right that lands on McCain 's shoulder, as McCain tries to avoid the shot.
McCain scores with a leg kick.
Hasselhoff looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice defenses there by McCain .
McCain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hasselhoff paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCain throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hasselhoff.
McCain misses with a low kick as Hasselhoff jumps back.
Hasselhoff looks to land a left hand but McCain moved out of range nicely.
McCain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McCain throws a body kick that misses.
Hasselhoff scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Misha Hasselhoff seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCain fakes the leg kick and cracks Hasselhoff in the body.
Hasselhoff lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McCain gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McCain misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCain lands a right hand.
Hasselhoff working aggressively here.
McCain blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hasselhoff lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hasselhoff lands with a right to the head.
McCain scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Misha Hasselhoff will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hasselhoff moves in looking to clinch but McCain pushes him off.
Hasselhoff misses with a hook
and McCain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hasselhoff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCain misses with a looping right.
Donk. McCain catches Hasselhoff right on the button with a cross.
Hasselhoff digs a good body shot into McCain 's ribs.
Hasselhoff thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hasselhoff throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hasselhoff takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain scores with a jab to the body.
Hasselhoff swings for the body but McCain moves out of range.
McCain blocks a head kick by Hasselhoff.
McCain swinging wildly here.
McCain throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasselhoff throws a shot from downtown. McCain moves away and avoids it.
Hasselhoff gets tackled into the cage by McCain . McCain maintains the clinch.
McCain blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from McCain .
McCain struggles to land a body shot inside as Hasselhoff controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCain .
Hasselhoff tries to land knees in the clinch but McCain avoids the damage to the body.
Hasselhoff manages to break the clinch.
Hasselhoff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Hasselhoff.
McCain shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McCain lands a slapping body shot.
Hasselhoff throws a leg kick but McCain sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McCain fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hasselhoff just manages to avoid it.
Hasselhoff lands with an uppercut that bounces McCain off the cage and back into range.
McCain tests Hasselhoff's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick from Hasselhoff misses.
McCain lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
McCain misses the jab.
Hasselhoff looks to land a combination but McCain avoids it well.
Hasselhoff chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCain can pounce on him.
McCain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hasselhoff.
McCain sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hasselhoff misses with a straight right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCain lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hasselhoff has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hasselhoff and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hasselhoff is trying to counter with his kicks.
McCain moves in looking to clinch but Hasselhoff pushes him off.
An inside leg kick lands from McCain .
Hasselhoff misses with a looping left.
Hasselhoff scores with a nice head shot.
McCain moves out of range of the leg kick from Hasselhoff.
McCain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hasselhoff lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McCain tests Hasselhoff's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hasselhoff flicks out a counter leg kick but McCain steps away.
Lucas McCain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hasselhoff's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Hasselhoff misses the target.
McCain tries a low kick but Hasselhoff avoids it.
McCain connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McCain throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hasselhoff.
That kick from Hasselhoff tenderised McCain 's leg. McCain is trying to keep his angry face on.
McCain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hasselhoff.
McCain with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hasselhoff avoids the head kick by McCain .
McCain tries to bum rush Hasselhoff with a series of wild strikes but Hasselhoff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCain throws a sloppy head kick and Hasselhoff moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Hasselhoff.
McCain throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Hasselhoff to counter with a crisp jab.
Hasselhoff lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCain at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hasselhoff throws a good cross that connects.
Hasselhoff fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCain is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
McCain throws a chopping leg kick but Hasselhoff manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McCain tries to bum rush Hasselhoff with a series of wild strikes but Hasselhoff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hasselhoff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hasselhoff feints and then cracks McCain 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCain down.
McCain on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McCain fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hasselhoff looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hasselhoff moves to clinch but McCain breaks away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McCain throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hasselhoff makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McCain misses with a leg kick.
McCain takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCain darts in trying to clinch
enabling Hasselhoff to counter with a crisp jab.
Hasselhoff lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Misha Hasselhoff is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good work by Hasselhoff as he checks the leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Misha Hasselhoff.
I've got Hasselhoff 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Misha Hasselhoff!
After winning the bout, Misha Hasselhoff thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sean O Malley (ranked 1365 p4p, 1739 weight class) and Conner Travers (ranked 140 p4p, 184 weight class). O Malley comes into the arena with Goat Talk- Sugar Sean blaring out of the sound system. 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 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean O Malley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Conner Travers!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by O Malley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of O Malley.
Travers shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
O Malley tries to land a front kick but Travers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
O Malley lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Travers is rocked!
 It looks like Conner Travers has been cut.
O Malley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
O Malley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Travers is still on wobbly legs! Can O Malley finish him?
Travers tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Malley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That kick from O Malley tenderised Travers's leg. Travers is trying to keep his angry face on.
O Malley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Travers darts in trying to clinch
and Travers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Malley throws a pinpoint strike between Travers's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Travers crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and O Malley scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sean O Malley!
During a confident post fight interview, Sean O Malley 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Mr Mojo Risin (ranked 602 p4p, 1528 weight class) and Galen Dall Jr (ranked 80 p4p, 200 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mr Mojo Risin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Galen Dall Jr!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dall Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Risin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Risin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Risin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Risin misses the jab.
Dall Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Risin.
Dall Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dall Jr is looking for a takedown.
Risin is trying to break the clinch but Dall Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Risin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Risin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dall Jr counters with a two punch combo.
Risin connects with a body shot.
Dall Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Risin.
Risin lands a slapping body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dall Jr tries to clinch but Risin is having none of it.
Dall Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Risin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Risin misses with a looping left.
Dall Jr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Risin tried to score with a low kick but Dall Jr checks it.
Risin misses with a straight left.
Dall Jr checks a leg kick.
Dall Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Risin.
It looks like Galen Dall Jr has been cut.
Dall Jr darts in and clinches Risin up against the cage.
A short left from Dall Jr.
A head punch on the inside from Dall Jr fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Risin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dall Jr lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Dall Jr.
Dall Jr prevents Risin from breaking the clinch.
Dall Jr misses with the head strike.
Dall Jr blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Risin manages to break the clinch.
Risin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dall Jr has Risin up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Risin blocks an uppercut.
Dall Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dall Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dall Jr misses with the head strike.
Dall Jr tries to work over Risin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dall Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Risin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mr Mojo Risin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galen Dall Jr.
Dall Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Risin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dall Jr jabs at Risin's body.
Risin is looking to score with low kicks.
Dall Jr with the counter takedown but Risin avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Risin. That's going to slow Dall Jr down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Risin throws a jab but it's blocked by Dall Jr.
Dall Jr ducks under a wild hook from Risin.
And Dall Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Risin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Risin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dall Jr.
Dall Jr clinches up with Risin and pushes him back against the cage.
Risin wants to get back to striking at distance but Dall Jr won't allow it.
Dall Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dall Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Risin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dall Jr dives in and grabs Risin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Risin pushes down on Dall Jr's head and hops out.
A big right from Risin misses.
Risin throws a hook but Dall Jr blocks it.
Risin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Risin lands an overhand right.
Risin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dall Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Risin scrambles back to his feet.
Mr Mojo Risin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Risin misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Dall Jr counter with a right hand.
Risin throws a good cross that connects.
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!
Risin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dall Jr checks it well.
Risin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Risin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Risin.
Dall Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Risin with a body shot.
Risin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Risin.
Risin connects with a jab.
Dall Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Risin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Risin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dall Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Risin pushes him away.
Dall Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Risin was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall Jr.
Risin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Risin does it's job there.
Nice uppercut there from Risin.
Mr Mojo Risin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Risin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Risin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Mojo Risin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Galen Dall Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fighters circling - Risin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mr Mojo Risin is winning the standup battle so far.
Risin throws a body shot but no joy.
Dall Jr defending well as Risin loads up on a big left hand.
Risin scores with a leg kick.
Risin connects with a solid leg kick.
Risin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dall Jr can do to turn this around?
Risin misses with an uppercut
and Dall Jr moves into the clinch.
Dall Jr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Risin is defending well.
Galen Dall Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Risin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Risin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Risin avoids the body shot from Dall Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Risin misses with a hook.
Risin misses with a looping right.
Risin connects with an inside leg kick.
Dall Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Risin throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Risin scores with a hook to the body. Dall Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Risin throws the left hand but Dall Jr avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Risin tenderised Dall Jr's leg. Dall Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Risin misses with a leg kick
and Dall Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice cross by Risin.
Dall Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Risin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dall Jr ducks under a wild hook from Risin.
Nice cross by Risin.
Dall Jr slips a straight right by Risin.
Dall Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Risin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dall Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Risin misses with a right hand
and Dall Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Risin avoids the body shot from Dall Jr.
Risin throws out a loose jab but Dall Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Risin missing with a left hand there. Dall Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dall Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Risin.
Dall Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dall Jr tries to clinch there but Risin circles away.
Risin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dall Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
A low kick lands for Risin.
We've been told by Risin's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Risin looks to throw the jab but Dall Jr is out of range.
Risin throws a looping overhand right but Dall Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Risin is looking to score with low kicks.
Dall Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A low kick from Risin misses
and Dall Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Risin throws out a leg kick but Dall Jr moves out of range and Risin only half commits.
A nice side step and Dall Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dall Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Risin.
Dall Jr with a jab.
Dall Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Risin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall Jr cracks Risin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dall Jr ducks under a wild hook from Risin.
Risin throws a body shot but no joy.
Dall Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dall Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dall Jr checks the leg kick.
Risin lands a glancing blow to the side of Dall Jr's head.
Risin misses with a leg kick
and Dall Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dall Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Risin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dall Jr.
Risin throws a leg kick that misses.
Risin scores with a jab. Dall Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Risin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Risin throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Dall Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Risin misses with a right hand
and Dall Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Risin throws a big shot that misses.
Dall Jr is looking to clinch.
Risin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Risin throws the left hand but Dall Jr avoids the punch easily.
Dall Jr lunges at Risin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Risin's hand.
Risin throws a shot from downtown. Dall Jr moves away and avoids it.
Dall Jr drops his hands momentarily and Risin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Risin throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Dall Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Dall Jr with a hook.
Risin misses with a hook.
Dall Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dall Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dall Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Mojo Risin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Galen Dall Jr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Risin missing with a left hand there. Dall Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dall Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Risin steps away.
Risin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Risin misses its intended target.
Dall Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dall Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Risin walks into a left hand.
Dall Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Dall Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Risin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Risin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Risin is looking to score with low kicks.
Dall Jr darts in and clinches Risin up against the cage.
Risin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Risin is trying to break the clinch but Dall Jr is controlling him.
Risin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dall Jr as Risin tries to tie him up.
Dall Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Risin stops a takedown attempt from Dall Jr.
Risin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dall Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dall Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Risin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall Jr keeps control of Risin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Risin breaks the clinch.
Risin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dall Jr back to the cage. Risin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Risin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Risin misses with a low kick.
Dall Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
Galen Dall Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Dall Jr.
Dall Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Risin at a distance.
Dall Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Risin circles away.
Risin throws out a loose jab but Dall Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Risin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dall Jr motions for Risin to come forward. Dall Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dall Jr tries to move into range but Risin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right-left combo lands from Risin.
Dall Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Risin.
Dall Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Risin scores with a three punch combo!
Dall Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Risin throws a looping overhand right but Dall Jr ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Risin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dall Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dall Jr stuns Risin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jab by Risin.
Risin misses with a hook. Dall Jr ducked under it nicely.
Dall Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dall Jr lands with a good body shot.
Risin throws a poor cross that misses
and Dall Jr counters by clinching up.
Dall Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mr Mojo Risin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Risin stops a takedown attempt from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Risin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dall Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Dall Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Risin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mr Mojo Risin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galen Dall Jr.
Risin prevents a body shot from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Risin blocks an uppercut.
Dall Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Risin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dall Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Risin.
Risin tries to break the clinch but Dall Jr is controlling the position.
Dall Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Risin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Risin controls his hands.
Dall Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Risin's elbow.
Dall Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Risin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall Jr tries to work over Risin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dall Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Risin's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Galen Dall Jr.
I think Risin 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Mojo Risin!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mr Mojo Risin waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Luciano (ranked 350 p4p, 718 weight class) and Eric Distefano (ranked 52 p4p, 112 weight class). Luciano comes to the cage accompanied by SHORT PEOPLE. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Luciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Distefano!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luciano lands a nice looking body kick.
Luciano moves into range and connects with a jab.
Luciano scores with a hook.
Luciano throws a lazy right hand but Distefano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Distefano is looking to land body kicks.
Distefano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Luciano.
Luciano looks to land a right hand but Distefano moved out of range.
Distefano is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Distefano tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Luciano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Distefano moves out of range as Luciano throws a body kick.
Distefano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luciano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Distefano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Distefano takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano can't find room to land a body shot as Distefano controls the action.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Distefano controls his hands.
Distefano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Distefano.
Distefano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luciano lands a body shot.
Distefano throws a punch but it's blocked by Luciano.
Luciano is looking to break free of the clinch but Distefano has double underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Luciano.
Distefano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Luciano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Luciano tries to work over Distefano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike.
Distefano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Distefano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Distefano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Distefano prevents a body shot from Luciano.
Luciano digs a right hand into Distefano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Distefano's gas tank.
Distefano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luciano lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Luciano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Luciano tries to bum rush Distefano with a series of wild strikes but Distefano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Distefano steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Distefano lands with a nice combination. Luciano backs away looking to recover.
Luciano throws a hook but Distefano blocks it.
Luciano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Distefano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luciano throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Distefano has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Luciano misses the jab.
Luciano throws a jab when Distefano was well out of range.
Distefano tries to counter by closing the distance.
No joy there for Luciano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luciano missing with a left hand there. Distefano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Distefano replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Luciano blocks it well.
Luciano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Luciano blocks the body kick.
A low kick from Luciano is predictable there
and Distefano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Distefano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Luciano is looking to slow Distefano down with leg kicks.
Ray Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Distefano slips under a jab from Luciano.
It seemed like Distefano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Distefano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Luciano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Distefano circles away quickly and effectively.
Luciano throws a lazy right hand but Distefano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Distefano ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
Distefano takes one on the button.
Luciano tries to land a front kick but Distefano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Luciano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luciano swings widly with a right hand
enabling Distefano to counter with a crisp jab.
Luciano misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano throws a poor cross that misses
and Distefano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luciano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Distefano throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano misses with a wild body shot.
Crunch! Luciano slams his shin into Distefano's torso.
A nice leg kick lands there from Luciano.
A chopping leg kick lands by Luciano.
Luciano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Distefano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Distefano tries to land a front kick but Luciano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Distefano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Distefano wants to counter the offense by Luciano and move into the clinch position.
We've been told by Luciano's head coaches at Ice Cream Parlour that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Distefano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Luciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Distefano.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Luciano dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Distefano takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Luciano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Luciano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Distefano can do to turn this around?
Luciano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Distefano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luciano misses with an uppercut. Distefano saw that one coming.
Distefano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Distefano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Distefano blocks a leg kick.
Distefano scores with a punch to the head.
Distefano throws a jab but it's blocked by Luciano.
Luciano went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Distefano walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Distefano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Distefano is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Distefano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luciano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Luciano lands a jab to Distefano's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Distefano blocks the body kick.
Jab from Distefano.
Distefano checks a leg kick nicely.
Distefano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Distefano misses with a body kick.
Nice body punch from Luciano.
Luciano throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Distefano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Luciano throws an overhand right that lands on Distefano's shoulder, as Distefano tries to avoid the shot.
Luciano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Luciano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Distefano lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Luciano misses with a shot to the body
and Distefano finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Distefano follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano misses with an uppercut
and Distefano moves into the clinch.
Distefano throws a punch but it's blocked by Luciano.
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Distefano misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Distefano.
Luciano wants to stall.
Luciano taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Distefano controls his hands.
Distefano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Distefano tries to work over Luciano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Distefano fails to land.
Distefano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Distefano throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Luciano trying to stall but Distefano improves his position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Luciano.
Distefano pushes off an throws an elbow but Luciano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Distefano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Distefano misses with a punch on the inside.
Distefano works on Luciano's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luciano.
Distefano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Distefano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Distefano lands a body punch.
Distefano blocking some punches.
Distefano tries a body shot but Luciano blocks it.
Luciano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Distefano has him pressed against the cage.
Distefano can't find room to land a body shot as Luciano controls the action.
Distefano misses with some punches.
Luciano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luciano lands a two punch combo.
Luciano throws a body punch but Distefano moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Distefano.
Luciano throws the kick towards the body but Distefano avoids it.
Distefano thinks about the counter body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Luciano.
Luciano throws a combination that misses
and Luciano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano throws a lazy right hand but Distefano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luciano moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDistefano.
Luciano slips under a jab.
Luciano throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Luciano loads up on a big right hand but Distefano slips the punch.
Luciano lands a head shot.
Ray Luciano is winning the standup battle so far.
Luciano misses with a low kick as Distefano jumps back.
It seemed like Distefano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Distefano moves out of range as Luciano throws a body kick.
Distefano misses with a straight right.
Luciano is looking to counter with a body kick.
A big right from Luciano misses.
Distefano thinks about the counter body kick.
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 Ray Luciano 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nice uppercut there from Luciano.
Luciano scores with a jab to the body.
Luciano loads up on a big right hand but Distefano slips the punch.
Nice cross by Luciano.
A lazy body kick from Luciano
and Distefano counters with a stiff right hand.
Distefano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Luciano misses with a few strikes there.
Distefano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Luciano.
Luciano misses with a low kick.
Distefano misses with a straight right.
Luciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Distefano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Luciano misses with a low kick.
Distefano looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Luciano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Distefano.
Luciano explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Luciano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Luciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Distefano manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Distefano! But no joy.
Luciano lands a nice looking body shot.
Luciano misses with a lunging right hand
letting Distefano counter with a right hand.
Luciano misses with an uppercut. Distefano saw that one coming.
Distefano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Luciano throws a leg kick
and Distefano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luciano scores with a jab to the body.
Distefano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Distefano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Distefano ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Distefano moves out of range as Luciano strikes.
Distefano is trying to counter with his kicks.
Luciano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Luciano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Luciano misses with a lunging right hand
and Distefano counters with a stiff right hand.
Luciano scoring well with a low kick there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Luciano.
Luciano feints and then cracks Distefano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Distefano down.
Luciano throws out a loose jab but Distefano uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Distefano.
Luciano throws a big shot that misses.
Distefano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Distefano lands with a nice body kick.
Distefano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Distefano moves away from the strike by Luciano.
A little jabbing left from Distefano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Luciano moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Eric Distefano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ray Luciano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A swing and a miss from Luciano.
Good shot there by Luciano.
A big right from Luciano misses.
Distefano counters with a body kick.
Distefano misses with an uppercut.
Distefano throws a looping overhand right but Luciano ducks down to avoid it.
Distefano checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Luciano loads up on a big right hand but Distefano slips the punch.
Luciano misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Distefano! But no joy.
Luciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Distefano.
Luciano misses with an uppercut.
Distefano replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Luciano blocks it well.
Luciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Distefano.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Distefano takes one to the side of the head.
Luciano punishes Distefano's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Luciano misses.
Luciano misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Luciano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Luciano, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Luciano!
A relieved looking Ray Luciano 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xylon Kofel (ranked 240 p4p, 267 weight class) and Ranger Alderidge (ranked 29 p4p, 37 weight class). Alderidge has chosen Portland, Oregon as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Xylon Kofel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ranger Alderidge!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kofel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alderidge 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.
Alderidge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kofel.
Kofel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alderidge on the side of the head.
Kofel misses with a looping right.
Kofel throws a leg kick which misses Alderidge's front leg but catches the back leg as Alderidge tries to avoid it.
Kofel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alderidge throws a chopping leg kick but Kofel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kofel misses with a lunging right hand
and Alderidge counters with a thumping low kick.
Kofel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alderidge checks it well.
Alderidge throws out a counter right but Kofel avoids it with no problem.
Alderidge slips under a jab from Kofel.
Alderidge is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel tried to score with a low kick but Alderidge checks it.
Kofel 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.
Kofel throws a leg kick which misses Alderidge's front leg but catches the back leg as Alderidge tries to avoid it.
Kofel misses with a lunging right hand
and Alderidge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alderidge takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alderidge checks a low kick from Kofel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alderidge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kofel.
Alderidge throws a big shot that misses.
Kofel is looking to counter punch.
Kofel is looking to slow Alderidge down with leg kicks.
Alderidge takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alderidge misses with a straight left.
Alderidge checks a leg kick.
Alderidge wants to counter the offense by Kofel and move into the clinch position.
Kofel tries a low kick but Alderidge avoids it.
A slow jab from Kofel misses its intended target.
Kofel swings widly with a right hand
and Alderidge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kofel wants to land a leg kick but Alderidge is out of range.
Alderidge looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alderidge misses with a few strikes there.
Kofel throws a leg kick
letting Alderidge counter with a right hand.
Kofel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kofel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alderidge is out of range and Kofel settles back down.
Kofel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alderidge is able to avoid easily.
Alderidge ducks under a wild hook from Kofel.
Alderidge is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kofel with a body shot.
Kofel throws a low kick, looking for Alderidge's leg but Alderidge calmly moves out of range.
Alderidge throws a right hand that Kofel ducks under and follows up with a left that Kofel also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alderidge throws a looping overhand right but Kofel ducks down to avoid it.
Alderidge gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kofel.
Kofel connects with a right hand. Alderidge shakes it off.
Alderidge misses with a low kick as Kofel jumps back.
Kofel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kofel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alderidge on the side of the head.
Kofel tests Alderidge's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kofel misses with a leg kick.
Alderidge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kofel.
Kofel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Alderidge throws a low kick, looking for Kofel's leg but Kofel calmly moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kofel.
Kofel throws a low kick but Alderidge moves out of range easily.
Alderidge wants to counter with a clinch but Kofel pushes him away.
Kofel throws an overhand right that lands on Alderidge's shoulder, as Alderidge tries to avoid the shot.
Kofel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kofel throws a leg kick which misses Alderidge's front leg but catches the back leg as Alderidge tries to avoid it.
Kofel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Xylon Kofel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kofel throws a hook but Alderidge avoids it easily.
Alderidge throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kofel scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kofel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kofel throws a hook to the side of Alderidge's head but Alderidge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alderidge with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kofel to score with a decent uppercut.
A big left from Kofel misses.
Kofel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alderidge feints a counter leg kick.
Alderidge moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alderidge connects with a body shot that sends Kofel's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kofel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alderidge wants to counter the offense by Kofel and move into the clinch position.
Kofel misses with a low kick.
Alderidge is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kofel with a body shot.
Kofel misses with a low kick as Alderidge jumps back.
Alderidge blocks a leg kick.
Alderidge throws a good cross that connects.
Kofel throws a leg kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xylon Kofel dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jab from Kofel.
Xylon Kofel is winning the standup battle so far.
Kofel throws a leg kick
and Alderidge counters with a nice uppercut.
Kofel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good shot there by Kofel.
Alderidge moves out of range of the strikes.
Alderidge steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kofel.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Alderidge checks it.
Alderidge misses with an uppercut. Kofel saw that one coming.
Alderidge throws a sloppy body shot
and Kofel counters with an outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Alderidge.
Kofel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alderidge throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kofel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kofel throws out a loose jab but Alderidge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alderidge throws out a counter right but Kofel avoids it with no problem.
Kofel throws a leg kick
and Alderidge counters by clinching up.
Alderidge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kofel's elbow.
Alderidge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Alderidge.
Kofel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kofel tries to move into range but Alderidge moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alderidge rushes Kofel and presses him up against the cage.
Alderidge struggles to land a body shot inside as Kofel controls his hands.
Alderidge lands a hook that snaps the head of Kofel backwards.
Alderidge keeps control of Kofel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kofel throws a punch but it's blocked by Alderidge.
Kofel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alderidge checks a low kick from Kofel.
Alderidge lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kofel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alderidge's sensitive parts.
Kofel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alderidge's sensitive parts.
Alderidge connects with a leg kick.
Alderidge slips under a jab from Kofel.
Some bone on bone action there as Alderidge checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kofel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alderidge momentarily.
Alderidge scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Alderidge works Kofel's body with a nice hook.
Kofel with a nice calf kick.
Kofel misses the jab.
Kofel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alderidge can do to turn this around?
Alderidge takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kofel tests Alderidge's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Alderidge checks it.
Kofel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alderidge misses with a wild body shot.
Kofel misses with a left hand
and Alderidge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kofel avoids the body shot from Alderidge.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kofel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Alderidge throws out a counter right but Kofel avoids it with no problem.
Alderidge tried to score with a low kick but Kofel checks it.
Kofel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alderidge.
Kofel misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Kofel finds it's way through Alderidge's defenses.
Alderidge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kofel.
Kofel throws a poor cross that misses
and Kofel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Alderidge.
Alderidge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kofel.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alderidge. Kofel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alderidge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alderidge turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alderidge paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge misses the shot to the body.
Alderidge checks a low kick from Kofel.
Alderidge dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kofel connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alderidge tries to clinch but Kofel moves away
and Kofel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice jab there from Kofel.
Alderidge paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A nice leg kick from Kofel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alderidge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kofel throwing a counter right hand but Alderidge manages to avoid it.
Kofel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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 Xylon Kofel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Alderidge moves out of range of the strikes.
Alderidge walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alderidge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kofel throws a jab but it's blocked by Alderidge.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Alderidge sees it coming and moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Alderidge misses.
Kofel wants to land a leg kick but Alderidge is out of range.
Kofel avoids the body shot from Alderidge.
A cross from Kofel lands.
Kofel is looking to slow Alderidge down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alderidge 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.
A swing and a miss from Kofel.
Kofel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good work by Alderidge as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kofel misses with a low kick.
Alderidge misses with a leg kick.
Alderidge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kofel moves away.
Kofel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Alderidge.
Kofel throws a leg kick that misses.
Alderidge takes one to the side of the head.
Kofel wants to slow Alderidge down by chopping away at his legs.
Kofel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alderidge.
A clash of legs there as Alderidge blocks the low kick.
A clash of legs there as Alderidge blocks the low kick.
Alderidge tries to counter with a clinch but Kofel shakes him off and moves away.
Kofel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge closes the distance and pushes Kofel back into the cage.
Alderidge prevents Kofel from breaking the clinch.
Kofel lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kofel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alderidge scores with a shoulder strike.
Alderidge misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kofel manages to break the clinch.
Kofel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kofel misses the jab.
Alderidge wants to counter the offense by Kofel and move into the clinch position.
Kofel looks to land a left hand but Alderidge moved out of range nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Alderidge blocks the leg kick.
Alderidge keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alderidge blocks a jab.
Alderidge scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge throws out a loose jab but Kofel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alderidge ducks right into an uppercut from Kofel.
Kofel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alderidge is out of range.
Kofel scores with the left hand. Alderidge knows he should have avoided that one.
Kofel misses with a hook.
Alderidge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kofel manages to avoid it.
Alderidge misses with a low kick as Kofel jumps back.
Alderidge's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alderidge moves out of range of the leg kick from Kofel.
Kofel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Alderidge checks it.
Alderidge ducks right into an uppercut from Kofel.
Kofel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kofel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kofel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kofel throws a right hand that misses
and Alderidge counters with a nice uppercut.
Kofel throws a low kick but Alderidge avoids it.
Alderidge wants to counter with a clinch but Kofel pushes him away.
Alderidge throws a leg kick
and Kofel counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alderidge works over Kofel's head and body with a nice combination.
Alderidge misses with an uppercut.
Alderidge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alderidge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kofel.
Kofel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alderidge throws a jab but it's blocked by Kofel.
Kofel throws a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Alderidge was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kofel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Alderidge has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alderidge and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xylon Kofel clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Alderidge throws a leg kick but Kofel checks it.
Kofel lands a head shot.
Kofel motions for Alderidge to come forward. Kofel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alderidge misses with a lunging right hand
and Kofel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Alderidge scoring well with a low kick there.
Kofel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kofel slips under a jab from Alderidge.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Alderidge moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alderidge's head.
Alderidge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kofel moves away.
Kofel tried to counter with a leg kick but Alderidge avoided it.
Kofel throws an overhand right that lands on Alderidge's shoulder, as Alderidge tries to avoid the shot.
Kofel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kofel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alderidge loads up on a big right hand but Kofel slips the punch.
Kofel misses with a low kick.
Kofel tries to land a leg kick but Alderidge saw it coming and moves away.
Alderidge feints a counter leg kick.
Alderidge has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alderidge fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kofel is out of range.
Alderidge attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alderidge swings for the body but Kofel moves out of range.
Alderidge has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kofel.
Alderidge misses with a looping right.
Alderidge takes a swing at Kofel's ribcage but misses.
Alderidge will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An inside leg kick lands from Kofel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alderidge checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kofel lands a glancing blow to the side of Alderidge's head.
Alderidge lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kofel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kofel throws a shot from downtown. Alderidge moves away and avoids it.
Alderidge lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kofel throws out a loose jab but Alderidge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alderidge is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kofel with a body shot.
Kofel with a nice calf kick.
A slow jab from Alderidge misses its intended target.
Alderidge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alderidge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Alderidge blocks the low kick.
Kofel throws a leg kick
and Alderidge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab from Kofel.
Kofel slips a jab from Alderidge.
Alderidge staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Alderidge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alderidge.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kofel.
Alderidge drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Alderidge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kofel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alderidge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kofel.
Kofel looks to land a right hand but Alderidge moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Kofel.
Kofel misses with an uppercut.
Kofel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kofel, as that shot connected.
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!
Some wild striking there from Alderidge.
Kofel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kofel throws a jab but it's blocked by Alderidge.
Kofel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alderidge checks a leg kick.
Alderidge on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kofel. Kofel obviously looking to wear him down.
Kofel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alderidge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Alderidge was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kofel misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xylon Kofel had his way with Ranger Alderidge in that round.
That's time! Kofel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Alderidge keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alderidge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kofel.
Kofel throws a hook but Alderidge blocks it.
A nice side step and Alderidge releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kofel missing with a left hand there. Alderidge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alderidge! But no joy.
Kofel is looking to score with low kicks.
Alderidge looks to land a right hand but Kofel moved out of range.
Alderidge throws a hook but Kofel blocks it.
A low kick from Kofel is predictable there
and Alderidge counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel looks to land a right hand but Alderidge moved out of range.
Alderidge checks a low kick from Kofel.
Kofel defending well as Alderidge loads up on a big left hand.
Alderidge looks to land a right hand but Kofel moved out of range.
It looked like Kofel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kofel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alderidge. Alderidge circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kofel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alderidge slips under a jab.
A big left from Alderidge misses.
Kofel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kofel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alderidge.
Alderidge has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kofel.
Kofel misses with a leg kick
and Alderidge counters with a stiff right hand.
Alderidge blocks a jab.
Alderidge scores with a nice right hand.
Kofel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kofel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alderidge on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kofel throws a jab when Alderidge was well out of range.
Alderidge now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kofel throws a leg kick
enabling Alderidge to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Alderidge, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kofel looks to land a right hand but Alderidge moved out of range.
A nice combination there by Alderidge.
Alderidge misses with a straight left.
Alderidge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kofel manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Kofel misses
and Alderidge counters with a left to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kofel.
Alderidge chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kofel can pounce on him.
Alderidge takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kofel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alderidge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kofel throws a hook to the side of Alderidge's head but Alderidge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kofel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alderidge checks a leg kick.
Alderidge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kofel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alderidge.
Xylon Kofel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alderidge dips to his left and cracks Kofel with an uppercut!
Kofel throws a right hand that misses
and Alderidge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kofel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kofel throws a jab when Alderidge was well out of range.
Kofel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kofel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alderidge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kofel.
Alderidge looks to land a left hand but Kofel moved out of range nicely.
Kofel slips under a jab from Alderidge.
Kofel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kofel throws a hook but Alderidge blocks it.
Kofel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alderidge lands a nice shot to the body.
Kofel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alderidge checks it well.
Alderidge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ranger Alderidge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kofel thows a leg kick but Alderidge checks it
and Alderidge counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ranger Alderidge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kofel 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xylon Kofel!
Xylon Kofel retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Xylon Kofel 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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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
61% |
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