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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Blank (ranked 2760 p4p, 3854 weight class) and Uga Buga (ranked 348 p4p, 475 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Frank Blank has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Frank Blank 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Blank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uga Buga!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blank takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Buga misses with the combination.
Buga moves out of range of the body kick.
Buga wants to counter the offense by Blank and move into the clinch position.
Buga scores with a decent looking hook.
 It looks like Frank Blank has been cut.
Buga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blank takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blank fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Uga Buga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buga lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blank at a distance.
Buga throws a nice looking combination but Blank bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blank takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blank throws a leg kick but Buga sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Buga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blank lands a head kick. Buga smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Blank shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buga cracks Blank with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Blank wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Buga feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Blank sprawling to the canvas! Blank rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Buga finish him?!
Buga steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Blank. That one must have hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buga misses with a few strikes there.
As Buga looks to move away, Blank throws a big counter combo but Buga just gets out of the way.
Blank is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Buga throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blank counters with a two punch combo.
We've been informed that Buga has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Buga swinging wildly here.
Blank drops Buga with a beautiful combination! Buga stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Blank is looking for the KO!
 Buga is rocked!
Blank throws an overhand right that has Buga reeling! Blank follows up with more punches and Buga is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frank Blank!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donsal Ori (ranked 3144 p4p, 1202 weight class) and Jani Honkanen (ranked 386 p4p, 178 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donsal Ori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jani Honkanen!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ori throws a right hand that misses
and Honkanen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Honkanen is controlling the pace.
Honkanen trying to pass the guard but Ori defending well.
Honkanen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ori defends it well.
Ori is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Honkanen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Honkanen's back!
Ori knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Honkanen on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honkanen is in bad spot here.
Honkanen is still trying to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honkanen just trying to survive but Ori is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Honkanen tries to escape the position.
Ori not allowing Honkanen to control his hands.
Honkanen can't escape the position.
Honkanen trying to control the hands but Ori breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Honkanen is really stuck here.
Honkanen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ori's guard. Nice work there by Honkanen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honkanen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Honkanen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Honkanen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Honkanen stands and throws Ori's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Honkanen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ori has escaped the position, nice work there.
Honkanen tries for a kimura but Ori is defending well.
Honkanen has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Ori is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Honkanen yanks on the arm and Ori is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Honkanen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jani Honkanen!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vudu Sims (ranked 1518 p4p, 23852 weight class) and Kane Yamamoto (ranked 82 p4p, 275 weight class). Vudu Sims could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kane Yamamoto's chin.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vudu Sims!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kane Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamoto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sims lands a nice shot to the body.
Vudu Sims seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamamoto looks winded!
Sims throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Yamamoto tumbling to the canvas!
Yamamoto is rocked!
 It looks like Kane Yamamoto has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sims gets to his feet - Yamamoto follows without any prompting.
Yamamoto is still on wobbly legs! Can Sims finish him?
Sims shoots in and drives through. Yamamoto sprawls well.
Sims shoots in for a double leg but Yamamoto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sims shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yamamoto as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vudu Sims. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamamoto switches off momentarily and Sims cracks him with a monster right hand! Yamamoto topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Sims dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Sims!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vudu Sims!
Our winner, Vudu Sims, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Ryan (ranked 1278 p4p, 1385 weight class) and Ogre Toshin (ranked 188 p4p, 200 weight class). Toshin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Death Squad kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Caleb Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ogre Toshin!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Toshin as he avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Toshin misses.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Toshin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but Toshin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan fails to land the takedown.
Toshin tries a quick counter leg kick but Ryan is wise to it.
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt
and Toshin counters with a right hand to the body.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Toshin lands a big uppercut and Ryan crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ryan looks OK. Toshin waves Ryan back to his feet!
 Ryan is rocked!
It looks like Caleb Ryan has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan leaves his chin hanging out and Toshin seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Ryan crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ogre Toshin!
Ogre Toshin tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Guy Bernier (ranked 1599 p4p, 1889 weight class) and Morgan Malig (ranked 91 p4p, 108 weight class). Bernier comes to the cage accompanied by Stranglehold/ Ted Nugent. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Guy Bernier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Morgan Malig!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malig drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bernier is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malig avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Malig looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bernier looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Malig passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malig trying to mount his opponent but Bernier defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernier is trying to get back to full guard.
Malig frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bernier is trying desperately to improve position.
Malig tries to control but Bernier wriggling away.
Bernier really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bernier prevents Malig from taking his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernier sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bernier wants to improve his position but Malig is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bernier looking for submissions off his back.
Malig wants to take a breather but Bernier is having none of it.
Malig wants to work for an arm triangle but Bernier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bernier looking for a kimura from the bottom but Malig passes into side control!
Bernier tries to buck Malig off but Malig is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malig controlling from side mount.
Let's hope that Malig has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bernier tries to bench press Malig off him but Malig keeps the position.
Malig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bernier keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bernier is looking for a sweep.
Bernier is not content to let Malig control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bernier is looking for a sweep.
Malig working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bernier tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Morgan Malig dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Malig closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bernier did well to prevent Malig getting side control.
Bernier wants to get back to full guard.
Malig tries to pass to full mount but Bernier defends it.
Bernier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernier wants to control but Malig is keeping busy.
Malig is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bernier defends it well.
Malig is pressing down on Bernier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bernier is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernier wants to get back to full guard but Malig has mounted him!
Malig jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bernier is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bernier and Malig has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bernier is looking for a sweep.
Malig controls the position.
Bernier is trying to improve his position.
Malig trying to control the position but Bernier is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Malig tries for a kimura but Bernier is defending well.
Bernier tries to bench press Malig off him but Malig keeps the position.
Bernier manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Malig makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Malig.
Bernier stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Malig has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Bernier manages to get his head free but now Malig has transitioned to an armbar! Bernier grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Malig! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Morgan Malig!
A relieved looking Morgan Malig 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Seamus Murphy (ranked 1184 p4p, 1866 weight class) and Jerry Short (ranked 62 p4p, 107 weight class). Murphy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Molly Malone- The Dubliners. Short is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger. Jerry Short will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Seamus Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jerry Short!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Murphy enables Short to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Murphy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Short trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Murphy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Short throwing strikes but missing.
Short wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Short looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Short throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Short loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Short drops back looking for a leg! Murphy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Murphy manages to kick Short off! Short jumps back into Murphy's guard.
My spies in Gold Samurai's Gym inform me that Short has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Short drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Murphy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Short has Murphy in his guard.
Short is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Short looking for a guillotine here but Murphy defends easily.
Short is looking for a triangle but Murphy pushes his legs off easily.
Short is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murphy tries to stand but Short is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Short looking for a guillotine here but Murphy defends easily.
Short is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Murphy stands up and waves to Short to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murphy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murphy is pulling down on Short's head. It's preventing any offense from Short, at least for the moment.
Short postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy trying to control the position here.
Short missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Short dominated that round.
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.
Short looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Short trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Short decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Murphy, up you get!
Short throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Murphy was covering up waiting for the punch and Short finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Short accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Short tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
Short passes Murphy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Short is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murphy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Short seems to be looking for submissions.
Short is working for a submission of some sort.
Short stops Murphy from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Short is working for a kimura but Murphy is defending it quite comfortably.
Murphy is not content to let Short control the position.
Murphy is doing well to control the position and prevent Short from advancing to side control.
Short seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Murphy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Short is stalling here. Murphy is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Short seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Murphy has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Short can't do much from the bottom here.
Murphy tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Short is looking to reverse the position.
Short wants to control but Murphy postures up.
Short is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Murphy is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Short wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
I really don't envy Short right now.
Short breaks Murphy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Short working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Short wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Short trying to move into half guard but instead Murphy has managed to sweep!
Jerry Short has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Short controls Murphy momentarily but Murphy frees himself.
Short has his foot on Murphy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murphy works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jerry Short will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Short gets a takedown into half guard.
Short throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Murphy is defending against the submission attempts here by Short.
Murphy is defending against the submission attempts here by Short.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murphy defending well though.
Short has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Short slips a nice elbow through Murphy's hands, connecting with Murphy's forehead.
Short is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Murphy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Short.
Short is looking to pass Murphy's guard but actually Murphy recovers to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Short wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Murphy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Short is controlling him.
Short throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Murphy wants to stand but Short is controlling the position.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Short from controlling successfully.
Short scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Short from controlling successfully.
Short throws a strike but Murphy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Short throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Murphy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Short had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murphy defends it easily.
Murphy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Short is proving hard to escape from.
Short looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Murphy passes into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy stands up.
Short shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Murphy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Short looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Seamus Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jerry Short is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Short is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Murphy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerry Short comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Short has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerry Short!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maurice Tillet (ranked 1168 p4p, 1313 weight class) and Nikolay Leonov (ranked 174 p4p, 191 weight class). Maurice Tillet has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maurice Tillet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolay Leonov!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tillet gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tillet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leonov throws a body punch but Tillet moves out of range.
Tillet takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Leonov throws a head kick but Tillet moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Leonov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice jab there from Leonov.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonov lands with a slapping head kick.
Leonov lands with a nice body punch.
Tillet misses with a lunging right hand
and Leonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tillet tries for a takedown but Leonov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Leonov throws a sloppy head kick and Tillet moves out of range easily.
Tillet walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonov thumps Tillet with a low kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Leonov scores with a four punch combination!
Leonov scores with a head kick.
Tillet staying out of range there.
Leonov lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonov throws an overhand right that lands on Tillet's shoulder, as Tillet tries to avoid the shot.
Leonov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheers as Leonov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tillet doesn't seem phased though.
Tillet throws a body shot but no joy.
Leonov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Leonov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tillet defending well as Leonov loads up on a big left hand.
Leonov stuffs the takedown attempt from Tillet. Tillet gets slowly back to his feet.
Tillet gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leonov.
Leonov misses with the combination.
Leonov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Leonov blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Leonov.
Tillet has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Leonov.
Leonov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tillet drops his hands momentarily and Leonov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Leonov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Leonov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tillet.
Leonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tillet throws out the jab.
Tillet tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leonov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tillet somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maurice Tillet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leonov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tillet moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leonov scores with a nice head shot.
Leonov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Leonov moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tillet connects with a body shot.
Leonov pushes Tillet away with a front kick.
Tillet walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Leonov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tillet had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tillet shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Leonov but Leonov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Leonov throws out a counter right but Tillet avoids it with no problem.
Leonov lands with a nice combination. Tillet backs away looking to recover.
Tillet throws a jab when Leonov was well out of range.
Tillet throws an off balance right hand
and Tillet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leonov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tillet misses with a hook
and Leonov counters with a two punch combo.
Tillet is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Leonov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leonov.
Oh Tillet is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leonov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tillet on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Leonov steps in with a hook that catches Tillet right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Leonov follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Tillet looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolay Leonov!
Nikolay Leonov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Gracie (ranked 1406 p4p, 680 weight class) and Derrick Bradley (ranked 212 p4p, 99 weight class). Bradley is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sudbury Saturday Night. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derrick Bradley!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a right hand that misses
and Bradley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bradley counters with a three punch combo that has Gracie backing up. Gracie nods at Bradley to acknowledge the strikes.
Bradley scores with a nice head shot.
Bradley throws a front kick that sends Gracie stumbling back into the cage.
Bradley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage!
Bradley throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bradley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like James Gracie has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
A countering left hand to the body from Bradley misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bradley.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Bradley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
James Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bradley is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Bradley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bradley is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie wants to control but Bradley is keeping him busy.
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gracie throwing shots but Bradley is blocking nicely.
Bradley trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bradley is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Bradley tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Bradley is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie working over Bradley with some ground and pound. Bradley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bradley sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bradley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Bradley is controlling Gracie's trapped leg to prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Bradley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Gracie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice uppercut lands for Bradley. That snapped Gracie's head back.
Gracie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bradley keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bradley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gracie working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gracie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bradley rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gracie's guard! Nice work there by Bradley!
Bradley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracie has his foot on Bradley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bradley works his way back into a safe position though.
Bradley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bradley trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Bradley slips an elbow through the middle.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Bradley from controlling successfully.
Bradley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Bradley tries to pass.
Bradley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bradley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bradley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bradley trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bradley should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gracie has tightened it up now! Bradley should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James Gracie!
A relieved looking James Gracie 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Aderbar Moura (ranked 612 p4p, 3600 weight class) and Jonathan St Pierre (ranked 88 p4p, 426 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aderbar Moura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonathan St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre lands a jab to Moura's midsection.
St Pierre takes the fight into the clinch.
Moura wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Moura looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
St Pierre turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Moura tries to improve position but can't.
St Pierre tries to move to mount but Moura blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moura gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
St Pierre is controlling the pace.
St Pierre passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre landing strikes from the mount and Moura is in trouble!
St Pierre in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Moura gets back to half guard.
Moura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moura.
Moura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. St Pierre defends it easily.
St Pierre passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moura looking for submissions off his back.
St Pierre thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moura's head.
St Pierre wants to work for an arm triangle but Moura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Moura actively working from the bottom here.
Moura is refusing to be controlled, as St Pierre sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but St Pierre pulls his head out easily.
St Pierre stalling away here and it's allowed Moura to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Moura has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. St Pierre is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Moura.
St Pierre is looking to take a break and control but Moura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moura manages to get back to half guard.
Moura actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moura actively working from the bottom here.
St Pierre winds up and cracks Moura with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Moura actively working from the bottom here.
Moura keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Moura is looking to improve his position.
St Pierre is stalling here. Moura is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! St Pierre seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Moura has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
St Pierre manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan St Pierre dominated that round.
That's time! Moura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Moura gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and St Pierre counters with a head kick.
St Pierre lands a slapping body shot.
St Pierre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from St Pierre.
Moura has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
St Pierre moves into the clinch successfully.
St Pierre pulls guard effortlessly.
St Pierre is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
St Pierre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moura looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre can't keep his opponent in guard - Moura advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Moura is working for a kimura here but St Pierre manages to reverse the position and he's now in Moura's guard.
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Moura keeps moving.
Moura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. St Pierre is aware though and is defending well.
St Pierre looking to pass the guard.
Moura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
St Pierre must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre passes into half guard.
St Pierre wants to control but Moura is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
St Pierre is keen to just control but Moura is a slippery customer.
Moura tries to roll over but St Pierre keeps him under control.
Moura is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Alpha Brasil, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
St Pierre is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
St Pierre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but St Pierre pulls his head out easily.
Moura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
St Pierre passes to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
St Pierre is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Moura's shoulder. That is not cool.
Moura regains half guard.
Moura regains full guard. Nicely done.
Moura working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because St Pierre has passed into half guard!
Moura wants to improve his position but St Pierre is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
St Pierre thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moura's head.
St Pierre passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Moura!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan St Pierre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Moura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've been informed that St Pierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
St Pierre throws a sloppy head kick
and Moura counters with a takedown into side control.
Moura tries to move to mount but St Pierre blocks the move with his legs.
Moura goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, St Pierre has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Moura but great work by St Pierre.
Moura manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
St Pierre trying to control the pace.
Moura looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if St Pierre 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 one minute gone in the round.
Moura moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
St Pierre works over Moura with some ground and pound from guard.
St Pierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Moura is retaining full guard.
Moura looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but St Pierre is defending well. Moura quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! St Pierre has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Moura celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aderbar Moura!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Torhte Finlayson (ranked 6 p4p, 1002 weight class) and Billy Crawley (ranked 2 p4p, 137 weight class). Finlayson comes to the cage accompanied by Scotland the Brave, Black Bear. Crawley has chosen Jewelry - One More Time as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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11 - 7 - 2 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Torhte Finlayson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Crawley!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crawley lands a slapping body shot.
Crawley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crawley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Finlayson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crawley.
Crawley thumps Finlayson with a low kick.
Crawley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finlayson moves away.
It looked like Finlayson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Finlayson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crawley counters with a stiff right hand.
Billy Crawley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finlayson moves out of range as Crawley strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Finlayson blocks the low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Finlayson, as that shot connected.
Finlayson scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finlayson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crawley throws an overhand right that lands on Finlayson's shoulder, as Finlayson tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Finlayson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Crawley, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crawley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Crawley is predictable there
and Finlayson counters with a left to the body.
Finlayson tests Crawley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Finlayson takes a swing at Crawley's ribcage but misses.
Crawley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Crawley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Finlayson.
Crawley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finlayson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finlayson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crawley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crawley moves away from the strike by Finlayson.
Finlayson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Crawley scores with a jab to the head.
Finlayson jabs. That one connects to the head 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!
Crawley throws a head kick that misses
and Finlayson counters with a stiff right hand.
Finlayson moves out of range as Crawley strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crawley. Finlayson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crawley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crawley misses with a hook
and Finlayson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Finlayson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Finlayson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crawley misses with a straight left.
Finlayson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crawley slips under a jab.
Finlayson blocks a head kick by Crawley.
Crawley defending well as Finlayson loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Crawley misses.
Finlayson misses with a hook to the body
and Crawley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crawley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finlayson moves away.
Crawley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crawley throws a head kick that misses.
Crawley misses with an uppercut. Finlayson saw that one coming.
Crawley connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finlayson misses with a body shot
and Crawley counters with a thumping low kick.
Crawley swings away with a body shot that misses
and Finlayson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crawley throws a right hand that misses
and Finlayson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Finlayson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Billy Crawley will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Finlayson cracks Crawley with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Crawley looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Finlayson finish him?
Crawley misses with a jab to the body
and Finlayson counters with a nice right hand that sends Crawley toppling to the canvas! Crawley scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Finlayson finish him?!
Crawley is rocked!
Torhte Finlayson is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crawley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crawley is still on wobbly legs! Can Finlayson finish him?
Crawley lands a high kick!
Crawley seems to have recovered his senses.
It looks like Torhte Finlayson has been cut.
Crawley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Finlayson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Crawley misses with a lunging right hand
letting Finlayson counter with a right hand.
Finlayson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crawley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Finlayson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crawley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finlayson misses with a wild body shot.
Crawley flicks out a counter leg kick but Finlayson steps away.
Crawley throws a leg kick
and Finlayson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick misses from Crawley.
Finlayson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finlayson lands with a hook. Crawley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Finlayson moves out of range of the strikes.
Finlayson works Crawley's body with a nice hook.
Crawley throws an off balance right hand
and Finlayson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Crawley might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Finlayson has got the better of the exchanges.
A swing and a miss from Finlayson.
Crawley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Finlayson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crawley can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Finlayson misses with a body punch
and Crawley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crawley lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finlayson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Finlayson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Crawley throws a leg kick which misses Finlayson's front leg but catches the back leg as Finlayson tries to avoid it.
Finlayson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crawley.
Finlayson lands with a shot to the body.
Finlayson ducks under a wild hook from Crawley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Crawley.
Finlayson lands a jab to Crawley's midsection.
Crawley swings away with a body shot that misses
and Finlayson counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Finlayson misses its intended target.
Crawley misses with a head kick.
Finlayson throwing a counter right hand but Crawley manages to avoid it.
Good work by Finlayson as he checks the leg kick.
Crawley throws a lazy uppercut
and Finlayson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finlayson looks to throw the jab but Crawley is out of range.
Crawley misses with a leg kick
and Finlayson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crawley defending well as Finlayson loads up on a big left hand.
Finlayson misses with an uppercut.
Finlayson backing away here, and Crawley unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Finlayson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crawley.
Crawley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Finlayson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Crawley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crawley throws a sloppy body shot
and Finlayson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crawley thinking.
Finlayson throws a body punch but Crawley moves out of range.
Crawley throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Torhte Finlayson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Torhte Finlayson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Crawley misses with a looping right.
Finlayson is looking to counter punch.
Finlayson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Crawley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Finlayson counters with a nice uppercut.
Crawley with a nice calf kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Crawley.
Crawley moves away from the strike by Finlayson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawley with a nice calf kick.
Finlayson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finlayson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crawley.
Crawley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finlayson swings widly with a right hand
and Crawley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crawley loads up on a big right hand but Finlayson slips the punch.
Finlayson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Crawley, right into the meat of the thigh.
Finlayson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finlayson misses with a looping left.
Crawley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Crawley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Finlayson checks a low kick from Crawley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawley throws a lazy right hand but Finlayson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crawley misses with a straight right.
Finlayson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crawley was well out of range. Poor timing from Finlayson.
Crawley throws a sloppy head kick
letting Finlayson counter with a right hand.
Crawley throws an overhand right that lands on Finlayson's shoulder, as Finlayson tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Finlayson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crawley blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick from Crawley, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut there from Finlayson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Finlayson misses.
Crawley throws out a counter right but Finlayson avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Finlayson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crawley.
Crawley misses with a body punch
and Finlayson counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice defenses there by Crawley.
A big left from Crawley misses.
It looked like Finlayson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Finlayson thuds his right hand into Crawley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A swing and a miss from Finlayson.
Finlayson tests Crawley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finlayson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crawley throws a right hand that misses
and Finlayson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finlayson blocks a head kick by Crawley.
Finlayson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crawley.
Finlayson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finlayson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finlayson pounces like a tiger and cracks Crawley with a vicious hook! Crawley is down but not out! Finlayson follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Torhte Finlayson!
Torhte Finlayson retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Torhte Finlayson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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