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GAMMA#999 Tai v Cressbeckler PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lukasz Wieczorek (ranked 1431 p4p, 1834 weight class) and Paul Joseph Watson (ranked 224 p4p, 288 weight class). Wieczorek's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sabaton - Winged Hussars. Watson has chosen Anarchy in the UK as his entrance music. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lukasz Wieczorek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Joseph Watson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson fails to land with a series of punches.
Wieczorek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Watson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from Wieczorek tenderised Watson's leg. Watson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Watson lands a body shot.
We've been told by Wieczorek's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Watson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wieczorek.
Watson shoots in and gets a takedown into Wieczorek's guard.
Wieczorek wants to stand and escape but Watson is having none of it.
Watson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wieczorek's guard.
Wieczorek moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Watson is pushing down on Wieczorek's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wieczorek is fighting to maintain full guard but Watson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Watson wants to control but Wieczorek is keeping him busy.
Watson seems to be working for a kimura but Wieczorek defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wieczorek is trying to stand back up but Watson is controlling him
Watson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wieczorek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Watson tries to pass to full mount but Wieczorek defends it.
Watson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wieczorek's head.
Wieczorek holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Watson tries to pass to full mount but Wieczorek defends it.
Wieczorek knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Watson on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wieczorek keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wieczorek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Watson misses with a takedown attempt - Wieczorek sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wieczorek takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wieczorek takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Watson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wieczorek throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson cracks Wieczorek with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Watson finds it's way through Wieczorek's defenses.
Watson misses the shot to the body.
Wieczorek misses with a looping left.
Watson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wieczorek!
Wieczorek is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Watson is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wieczorek is trying to control Watson's posture but Watson avoids it.
Watson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wieczorek keeps working.
Wieczorek on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wieczorek tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wieczorek is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Watson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Watson wants to control but Wieczorek is keeping him busy.
Wieczorek is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Watson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wieczorek is not content to let Watson control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Joseph Watson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice defenses there by Watson.
Wieczorek throws a shot from downtown. Watson moves away and avoids it.
Watson connects with a body shot that sends Wieczorek's belly button to the back.
Wieczorek throws out a loose jab but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wieczorek shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Paul Joseph Watson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Watson feints and then cracks Wieczorek's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wieczorek down.
Watson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wieczorek looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Watson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Watson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Watson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watson walks into a straight right hand from Wieczorek.
Watson misses with the combination.
Watson slips under a jab.
That kick from Watson tenderised Wieczorek's leg. Wieczorek is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wieczorek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Watson circles away quickly and effectively.
Watson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Watson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Watson looks for a takedown but Wieczorek sprawls well.
Watson looks to land a combination but Wieczorek avoids it well.
Watson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wieczorek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wieczorek takes one to the side of the head.
Wieczorek loads up on a big right hand but Watson slips the punch.
Watson throws a hook but Wieczorek avoids it easily.
As Watson backs away, Wieczorek returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Watson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Watson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wieczorek.
Watson cracks Wieczorek with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wieczorek.
Nice shot by Watson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wieczorek swings away with a body shot that misses
and Watson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Watson throws a right hand that Wieczorek ducks under and follows up with a left that Wieczorek also avoids with ease.
Wieczorek is looking to counter punch.
Watson throws a body punch but Wieczorek moves out of range.
Watson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wieczorek slips a jab and a cross from Watson.
Watson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wieczorek lands a nice shot that snaps Watson's head back.
Wieczorek throws a nice looking combination but Watson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Watson misses.
Wieczorek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watson.
Wieczorek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wieczorek throws a lazy right hand but Watson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Watson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wieczorek paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Wieczorek, right into the meat of the thigh.
Paul Joseph Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson shoots and misses
and Wieczorek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Watson moves away from the strike by Wieczorek.
Watson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wieczorek.
Watson lands with a hook. Wieczorek tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wieczorek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watson punishes Wieczorek's body with a nice straight punch.
Wieczorek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watson.
Watson lands a lovely overhand right.
Lukasz Wieczorek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watson misses with a straight right.
Watson shoots for a takedown but Wieczorek saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lukasz Wieczorek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Joseph Watson.
Watson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wieczorek throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wieczorek stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Watson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wieczorek if he has to take too many more of those.
A solid leg kick lands there for Watson.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wieczorek avoids the head kick by Watson.
Watson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wieczorek.
Wieczorek feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Watson misses with the body kick
and Wieczorek counters with a straight right hand.
Wieczorek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Wieczorek.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Watson - that will leave a mark!
Watson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wieczorek on the side of the head.
Wieczorek avoids the body shot from Watson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Joseph Watson 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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Watson moves away from the strike by Wieczorek.
Watson lands with a nice body punch.
Watson throws a right hand that Wieczorek ducks under and follows up with a left that Wieczorek also avoids with ease.
Watson looks to score with a jab to the body but Wieczorek is just out of range.
Nice cross by Watson.
Watson lands with a hook. Wieczorek tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wieczorek loads up on a big right hand but Watson slips the punch.
Watson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wieczorek pinned against the cage. Wieczorek gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Watson.
Wieczorek takes a swing at Watson's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wieczorek bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Watson's head.
Watson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wieczorek.
Wieczorek stuffs the takedown attempt from Watson. Watson gets slowly back to his feet.
Watson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wieczorek.
Watson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Watson lands a nice looking body shot.
Watson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Watson throws a right hand that misses
and Wieczorek counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wieczorek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Watson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wieczorek throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Watson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wieczorek blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Wieczorek misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wieczorek on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wieczorek's head backwards.
Watson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Watson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wieczorek.
Watson slips under a jab from Wieczorek.
Watson misses with a straight left.
Watson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Watson lands a nice looking body shot.
Watson lands with a nice combination. Wieczorek backs away looking to recover.
A jab lands there for Wieczorek.
Wieczorek punishes Watson's body with a nice straight punch.
Wieczorek misses with an uppercut.
Watson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Watson.
Wieczorek looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Watson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wieczorek avoids the head kick by Watson.
Watson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wieczorek avoids the body shot from Watson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Watson.
Wieczorek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wieczorek takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Wieczorek misses.
Wieczorek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watson.
Watson scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from Watson tenderised Wieczorek's leg. Wieczorek is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wieczorek takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Watson shoots in but Wieczorek avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lukasz Wieczorek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Joseph Watson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson avoids the body shot from Wieczorek.
Watson misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Wieczorek misses the target.
Lukasz Wieczorek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Watson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wieczorek in his tracks.
Watson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watson blocks a jab.
Watson moves out of range as Wieczorek strikes.
Wieczorek is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Watson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Watson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wieczorek missing with a left hand there. Watson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wieczorek missing with a left hand there. Watson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paul Joseph Watson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Watson is defended easily by Wieczorek.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Joseph Watson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Watson 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Joseph Watson!
A very excited looking Paul Joseph Watson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Lukasz Wieczorek was interviewed post fight and said 'Kurwa ...'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eron Saunders (ranked 952 p4p, 1746 weight class) and Jin Yi (ranked 136 p4p, 234 weight class). Yi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wobble 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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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 23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eron Saunders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jin Yi!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saunders forces Yi back against the cage and clinches.
Saunders tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Saunders.
Saunders lands a body shot in the clinch.
Saunders has a couple of punches blocked by Yi.
Still in the clinch, Yi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saunders lands with a short shot to the head.
Saunders cracks Yi with a nice body shot.
Saunders throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Saunders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saunders looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Saunders.
Yi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yi tries to throw a body punch but Saunders avoids it by throwing Yi back against the cage.
Yi is trying to force a seperation but Saunders has the dominant position.
Yi struggles to land a body shot inside as Saunders controls his hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saunders misses with an elbow strike.
Saunders misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saunders trying to stall but Yi improves his position.
Nice body punch from Yi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saunders stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yi.
Yi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saunders bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saunders throws out the jab.
Saunders changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Eron Saunders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saunders tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saunders is looking to clinch.
Saunders throws the left hand but Yi avoids the punch easily.
Yi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eron Saunders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saunders but Saunders pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yi throws out a leg kick but Saunders moves out of range and Yi only half commits.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yi.
Saunders tries to close the distance and clinch but Yi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saunders has managed to clinch.
Saunders lands with a light punch inside.
Saunders struggles to land a body shot inside as Yi controls his hands.
Yi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saunders misses with an elbow strike.
Yi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saunders misses with a looping left.
Yi scores with a nice head shot.
Yi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Saunders defends well and Yi ends up having to push Saunders into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yi ducks right into an uppercut from Saunders.
Yi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yi throws a body kick that misses.
Yi circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunders tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saunders cracks Yi with a good jab.
Saunders tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saunders connects with a body shot that sends Yi's belly button to the back.
Saunders takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Saunders as he connects with a hook.
Saunders wants to clinch but Yi slips to the side
and Yi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yi.
Yi preventing the sweep.
Saunders working a defensive guard here.
Yi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yi throwing strikes but missing.
Yi throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yi landing with the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Yi stopping the sweep attempt from Saunders.
Yi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Saunders manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Yi has Saunders in his guard.
Yi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yi has an active guard here but Saunders has managed to pass into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eron Saunders will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yi is looking to land body kicks.
Saunders throws a body shot but no joy.
Saunders misses with a wild body shot.
Saunders swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yi counters with a stiff right hand.
Saunders wants to clinch up but Yi keeps it at a distance.
Yi gets a double leg takedown into Saunders's guard.
Saunders preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yi looking to pass the guard.
Yi throws an elbow that misses. Saunders uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yi's guard. Nice move by Saunders!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders won't allow Yi to sweep him here.
Saunders has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Saunders would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Yi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saunders is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yi looking for subs off his back but Saunders has passed one foot through into half guard.
Yi gets back to full guard.
Yi looking for a triangle here. Saunders is fighting it but it looks tight! Yi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Saunders is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jin Yi!
Jin Yi 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 Mike Camble (ranked 877 p4p, 1023 weight class) and Tyson Law (ranked 123 p4p, 144 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Law's choice of entrance music: Country Boy Can Survive. The key to victory for Mike Camble has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Camble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyson Law!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Law lands in his opponent's guard.
Law avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Law drops back looking for a leg! Camble is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Camble manages to kick Law off! Law jumps back into Camble's guard.
Camble looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Law drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Law jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Law throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Camble wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camble is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Law 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Law being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Camble manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Law has Camble in his guard.
Camble working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Law's head.
Law is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Law escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Camble gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Camble stands and throws Law's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Law tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Camble wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Camble working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camble is looking to take a break and control but Law is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Law manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law is looking to improve his position.
Law with the active half guard here but Camble passes nicely into side control.
Law tries to improve position but can't.
Law takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Law is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Law's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Law misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Law is looking for a sweep.
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!
Law is still trying to improve position.
Camble working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camble lands an elbow.
Law takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Law misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Law is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Camble's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Camble is looking to take a break and control but Law is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Camble working the head and body with strikes.
Camble is keen to just control but Law is a slippery customer.
Camble is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Law defends it well.
Law is trying to get back to full guard.
Law looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Law manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camble landing some decent shots from guard.
Law is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Law working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Camble doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Camble manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Camble scoring with punches to the head and body.
Camble trying to control the position from guard on top but Law is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camble drops back looking for a leg! Law is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Law manages to kick Camble off! Camble jumps back into Law's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Camble trying to control the position from guard on top but Law is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Camble dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Law gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Camble counters with a straight right hand.
Law shoots in for a takedown but Camble shows good takedown defense.
Camble lands a lovely overhand right.
Tyson Law is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Law tries for a takedown but Camble sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mike Camble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Law.
Camble pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Camble circles away from the clinch attempt.
Camble throwing a counter right hand but Law manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law darts in trying to clinch
and Camble counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Law moves in looking to clinch but Camble pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camble lands a nice shot to the body.
Camble looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Camble is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Law.
Camble keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Camble keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Law shoots and misses
and Camble counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Camble misses with a lunging right hand
and Law counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Law passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Camble!
Camble is desperately trying to improve his position but Law has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Law with the ground and pound from mount.
Camble is trying to escape the mount.
Camble defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Law.
Camble wants to control but Law is having none of it.
Camble is in all sorts of trouble here.
Camble manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Law connects with a nice short shot to Camble's temple.
Law trying to control the action but Camble is working from the bottom.
Camble is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law slips a nice elbow through Camble's hands, connecting with Camble's forehead.
Law seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Camble is trying to control but can't.
Law thows a huge punch but Camble dodges it nicely.
Camble moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Law connects with a couple of short punches.
Camble has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Law can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Camble is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Law 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.
Law lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law wants to pass the guard but Camble is keeping the position.
Law is working Camble over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Law works over Camble with some ground and pound from guard.
Law chips away with some ground and pound.
Camble trying to control the position.
Camble has his foot on Law's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Law works his way back into a safe position though.
Law trying to control but Camble is working from the bottom.
My spies in IMMA Gym of Elite ASS inform me that Law has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Camble working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Law doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Law manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Law tries to free his leg and advance position but Camble is retaining full guard.
Camble had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Law defends it easily.
Law avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Law forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Law showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Camble defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Law.
Camble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Law moves away.
And Law tries to counter it with a takedown but Camble pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Law shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Camble as he avoids it easily.
Law closes this distance looking for a takedown but Camble circles away.
Mike Camble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Law.
Camble with a hook.
Law shoots for a double leg takedown but Camble sprawls well. He's pushed Law's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Law closes this distance looking for a takedown but Camble circles away.
Camble 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.
Camble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Law drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Camble defends it well.
Camble misses with a low kick as Law jumps back.
Law uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camble.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camble jabs Law to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Camble misses with an uppercut.
Mike Camble is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Camble.
And Law tries to counter it with a takedown but Camble pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Law is trying hard to land a takedown here. Camble sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Camble throws a poor cross that misses
and Law cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Law tries for a takedown but Camble sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Camble thows a left - swing and a miss!
Law drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Camble defends it well.
Law bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick lands for Camble.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camble looks to land a right hand but Law moved out of range.
A big left from Camble misses.
Camble looks to score with a jab to the body but Law is just out of range.
Mike Camble is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Law slips a straight right by Camble.
Camble misses with an uppercut. Law saw that one coming.
Camble misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Law doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Camble counters with a straight right hand.
Law drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camble is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Camble looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Camble keeping full guard, as Law tries to pass.
Law trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Camble working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Law doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Law manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tyson Law has got the better of the ground game so far.
Law working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Camble's head.
Camble is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Law is aware though and is defending well.
Law scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Law with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Law scoring with some ground and pound.
Camble pulls Law in close to prevent any damage.
Camble tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Law thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camble looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Camble trying to keep a closed guard but Law is proving a slippery customer.
Law keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Camble's head.
Law passes Camble's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Law trying to mount his opponent but Camble defends it.
Camble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Law is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Camble is just riding it out for now. Law eventually gives up the hold.
Camble is doing well to control the position and prevent Law from advancing to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Law is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Camble showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Camble has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Camble!
A relieved looking Mike Camble 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between New Breed One (ranked 692 p4p, 706 weight class) and Mickey Dismantle (ranked 58 p4p, 60 weight class). Dismantle is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Come As You Are. Mickey Dismantle 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, New Breed One!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Mickey Dismantle!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One looking to score a takedown here. Dismantle is defending well but One drives through and ends up in Dismantle's guard.
One looking to pass the guard.
One landing some decent shots from guard.
Dismantle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
One wants to control from the top but Dismantle keeps moving.
One wants to pass the guard but Dismantle is keeping the position.
One wants to control from the top but Dismantle keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One throwing strikes from guard but Dismantle blocks nicely.
One 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.
One throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dismantle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One wants to control from the top but Dismantle keeps moving.
One wants to pass the guard but Dismantle is keeping the position.
One working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
One throwing strikes but missing.
One trying to control the position from guard on top but Dismantle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
One advances position into side control!
One trying to control the position but Dismantle is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
One working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
One lands some shots froms side control.
You can see the frustration on Dismantle's face as One controls the position.
One wants to control but Dismantle is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Dismantle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
One scores with a couple of short elbows.
One is staying tight to Dismantle's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dismantle is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dismantle is not content to let One control the position.
One working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dismantle is not content to let One control the position.
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.
One tries for a kimura but Dismantle is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Dismantle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dismantle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
One wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dismantle, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
One working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
New Breed One dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
One has a takedown stuffed.
A big left from Dismantle misses.
One is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dismantle can do to turn this around?
Horrible takedown attempt by One or perhaps it was just good defense by Dismantle, which made it look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Dismantle as One shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for New Breed One. That's going to take a lot out of him.
One looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
One is looking to clinch but Dismantle is avoiding it.
One tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dismantle swivels and escapes.
Dismantle tries a quick counter leg kick but One is wise to it.
One tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dismantle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dismantle was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
One shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dismantle defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dismantle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
One shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dismantle sprawls well. Dismantle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. One gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Dismantle misses.
One ducks under a wild hook from Dismantle.
One shoots in looking for a takedown but Dismantle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing One's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dismantle attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
One tries for a takedown but Dismantle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dismantle throws a hook but One blocks it.
Dismantle circles away from the clinch attempt.
One slips a straight right by Dismantle.
As Dismantle tries to get set, One tries to push him back and clinch up but Dismantle manages to avoid the attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by One or perhaps it was just good defense by Dismantle, which made it look bad.
One tries for a takedown but Dismantle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dismantle lands a jab to One's midsection.
Dismantle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dismantle lands with a nice body punch.
One fails with an attempt to clinch.
One tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
One fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Dismantle there.
Dismantle connects with a looping right hand.
One shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dismantle napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
One working the head with strikes.
Dismantle managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by One.
One tries to score with some ground and pound. Dismantle controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
One controls the position.
One tries for a kimura but Dismantle is defending well.
Dismantle tries to escape but One is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One working the ground and pound.
One in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Dismantle is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). New Breed One!
Our winner, New Breed One, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez (ranked 437 p4p, 807 weight class) and Glen Hoddle (ranked 69 p4p, 121 weight class). Glen Hoddle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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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 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glen Hoddle!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoddle misses with a body shot.
Jaegerjaquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoddle moves away.
Jaegerjaquez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez lands a head kick!
 It looks like Glen Hoddle has been cut.
Jaegerjaquez lands a nice shot that snaps Hoddle's head back.
Hoddle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoddle misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoddle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaegerjaquez manages to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez with the inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jaegerjaquez.
Hoddle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez connects with an inside leg kick.
Hoddle cracks a nice hook into Jaegerjaquez's ribs.
Hoddle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jaegerjaquez connects with an inside leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez lands a jab to Hoddle's midsection.
Jaegerjaquez throws a push kick but Hoddle slaps the foot to one side.
Jaegerjaquez backing away here, and Hoddle unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hoddle misses with a left hand
and Jaegerjaquez counters with an outside leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hoddle walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez misses the shot to the body.
Hoddle takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hoddle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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!
Jaegerjaquez missing with a left hand there. Hoddle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been told by Jaegerjaquez's head coaches at Berloga that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hoddle throws a jab when Jaegerjaquez was well out of range.
Hoddle lands a nice looking body shot.
Jaegerjaquez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hoddle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jaegerjaquez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a jab to the head.
Hoddle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoddle appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hoddle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jaegerjaquez throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hoddle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hoddle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jaegerjaquez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hoddle under the eye.
Jaegerjaquez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jaegerjaquez tries to land a front kick but Hoddle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jaegerjaquez misses the shot to the body.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a hook
and Hoddle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaegerjaquez. Hoddle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaegerjaquez swings widly with a right hand
and Hoddle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jaegerjaquez throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoddle! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaegerjaquez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoddle.
Jaegerjaquez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hoddle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaegerjaquez.
A good leg kick by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jaegerjaquez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jaegerjaquez keeps Hoddle at a distance using the push kick.
Jaegerjaquez throws a nice outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Hoddle.
Jaegerjaquez lands an overhand right.
Jaegerjaquez lunges at Hoddle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hoddle's hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaegerjaquez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glen Hoddle's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jaegerjaquez takes a swing at Hoddle's ribcage but misses.
Hoddle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hoddle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hoddle might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jaegerjaquez has got the better of the exchanges.
A jab lands there for Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a kick to the body.
Hoddle thows a leg kick but Jaegerjaquez checks it
and Hoddle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Hoddle misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoddle throws a jab when Jaegerjaquez was well out of range.
Jaegerjaquez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jaegerjaquez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jaegerjaquez tries to land a body kick
and Hoddle counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoddle doesn't seem bothered though.
Hoddle moves out of range as Jaegerjaquez throws a body kick.
Jaegerjaquez thuds a left hand into Hoddle's body.
Good exchange - Jaegerjaquez coming out on top.
Hoddle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hoddle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaegerjaquez moves away.
Jaegerjaquez takes a swing at Hoddle's ribcage but misses.
Hoddle appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hoddle misses with a hook.
Jaegerjaquez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hoddle moves out of range as Jaegerjaquez throws a body kick.
Hoddle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jaegerjaquez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoddle.
Both fighters circling a little - Hoddle finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a right hand.
Good leg kick by Jaegerjaquez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoddle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jaegerjaquez can pounce on him.
Hoddle blocks a jab.
Hoddle throws out a counter right but Jaegerjaquez avoids it with no problem.
Jaegerjaquez with a nice calf kick.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaegerjaquez lands a jab to Hoddle's midsection.
Hoddle slips under a jab from Jaegerjaquez.
Hoddle throws out a counter right but Jaegerjaquez avoids it with no problem.
Jaegerjaquez throws a head kick that Hoddle semi-blocks.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoddle blocks a head kick by Jaegerjaquez.
Hoddle misses with a leg kick.
Hoddle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaegerjaquez.
Hoddle'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 left lands for Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez is looking to land body kicks.
Jaegerjaquez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hoddle scores with a punch to the head.
Jaegerjaquez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoddle throws out the jab.
Jaegerjaquez blocks a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jaegerjaquez - that will leave a mark!
Hoddle has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hoddle lands a nice shot that snaps Jaegerjaquez's head back.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a wild body shot.
Hoddle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaegerjaquez manages to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez lunges at Hoddle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hoddle's hand.
Hoddle misses with a body punch
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoddle.
Hoddle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaegerjaquez moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaegerjaquez lands a jab to the head.
Hoddle just misses with a punch to the body.
Jaegerjaquez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hoddle walks into a left hand.
Jaegerjaquez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoddle.
A low kick lands for Hoddle.
Jaegerjaquez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoddle.
Jaegerjaquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaegerjaquez lands a glancing blow to the side of Hoddle's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Glen Hoddle's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jaegerjaquez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoddle.
Hoddle throws a lazy uppercut
and Hoddle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoddle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaegerjaquez.
Hoddle appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hoddle. Hoddle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jaegerjaquez.
Hoddle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jaegerjaquez can pounce on him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hoddle counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaegerjaquez. Hoddle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaegerjaquez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hoddle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jaegerjaquez is fending him off so far but Hoddle persists. Nope, Jaegerjaquez circles away and we're back to standing.
As Hoddle looks to move away, Jaegerjaquez throws a big counter combo but Hoddle just gets out of the way.
Hoddle throws a leg kick but Jaegerjaquez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hoddle. Hoddle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaegerjaquez. Hoddle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a straight left.
Hoddle closes the distance and clinches up with Jaegerjaquez, looking for a takedown. Hoddle pushes Jaegerjaquez against the cage but Jaegerjaquez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jaegerjaquez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hoddle walks into a jab.
Jaegerjaquez looks to land a right hand but Hoddle moved out of range.
Jaegerjaquez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jaegerjaquez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hoddle throws a lazy uppercut
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a good low kick that Hoddle was not able to check.
Jaegerjaquez connects with the punch.
Glen Hoddle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hoddle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A lazy left from Jaegerjaquez finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaegerjaquez thuds his shin into the meat of Hoddle's side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoddle. Jaegerjaquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoddle throws the left hand but Jaegerjaquez avoids the punch easily.
Jaegerjaquez is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jaegerjaquez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hoddle.
Hoddle throws a hook but Jaegerjaquez avoids it easily.
A solid body kick from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoddle is just out of range.
Jaegerjaquez throws the kick towards the body but Hoddle avoids it.
Jaegerjaquez connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Jaegerjaquez catches Hoddle right on the button with a cross.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a nice body kick.
Jaegerjaquez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick from Jaegerjaquez, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hoddle steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jaegerjaquez. That one must have hurt.
Hoddle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jaegerjaquez misses the shot to the body.
Hoddle moves forwards but Jaegerjaquez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hoddle scores with the left hand. Jaegerjaquez knows he should have avoided that one.
Hoddle misses the jab.
It looked like Jaegerjaquez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hoddle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jaegerjaquez. Jaegerjaquez obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez connects with a solid leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hoddle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaegerjaquez pushes Hoddle away with a front kick.
Hoddle shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jaegerjaquez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jaegerjaquez uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jaegerjaquez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hoddle.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Hoddle.
Hoddle misses with a shot to the body
and Jaegerjaquez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Jaegerjaquez. Those never looked like landing.
Jaegerjaquez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jaegerjaquez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez!
A relieved looking Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez 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 Daniel Barbosa (ranked 822 p4p, 408 weight class) and Greg Connor (ranked 122 p4p, 64 weight class). Connor comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cherub Rock kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Daniel Barbosa 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Greg Connor!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa defending well as Connor loads up on a big left hand.
Connor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barbosa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Connor momentarily.
Greg Connor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Connor saw that one coming.
Connor lands a nice looking body shot.
Connor thuds a left hand into Barbosa's body.
Connor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Connor.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Connor with the inside leg kick.
Barbosa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Connor.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Connor throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Connor connects with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
Connor missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Connor does it's job there.
Jab by Barbosa.
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.
Connor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Barbosa tries to move into range but Connor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Connor misses.
Connor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Connor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Connor lands with a shot to the body.
Connor scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Connor misses.
Connor connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor slips a jab from Barbosa.
Connor connects with an inside leg kick.
Connor lands with a hook. Barbosa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barbosa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Connor on the side of the head.
Connor lands with a good body shot.
Barbosa slips a jab and a cross from Connor.
Barbosa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Connor has time to react.
It looks like Greg Connor has been cut.
Barbosa scores with a jab. Connor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
 Connor is rocked!
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Connor.
Nice straight punches there by Connor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Connor.
Connor throws a sloppy body shot
and Barbosa counters with a right hand to the body.
Connor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice cross by Connor.
A shot to the liver by Connor. Beautiful body shot.
Barbosa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Connor.
Connor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barbosa misses with a looping left.
Connor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Connor lands a nice looking body shot.
Connor misses with an uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Connor.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Connor throws an off balance right hand
enabling Barbosa to counter with a crisp jab.
Connor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barbosa at a distance.
Connor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barbosa has time to react.
Connor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barbosa checks a leg kick.
Connor has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Connor.
Connor avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
It looks like Barbosa has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Connor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big left from Connor misses.
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Connor.
Barbosa moves out of range of the leg kick from Connor.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Connor.
Connor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Barbosa has closed the distance and engaged Connor in a clinch.
Connor blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Connor swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Connor lands a hook that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Connor scores with a shoulder strike.
Connor struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Connor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Greg Connor's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Barbosa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Connor. Connor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Connor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Connor.
Barbosa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Connor throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Connor misses.
Connor throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Connor scores with a jab to the body.
Connor connects with a body shot.
A cross from Connor lands.
Connor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barbosa's hands.
Connor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barbosa under the eye.
A jab lands there for Connor.
 Barbosa is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa ducks into an uppercut from Connor and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Greg Connor!
Greg Connor decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Daniel Barbosa spoke after the fight, saying 'Congrats to White Jr, I fought hard to be champion and will keep fighting hard to get back and get my title. Back to the gym, I’d like to fight again soon... '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike McGuire (ranked 321 p4p, 374 weight class) and Kollaa River (ranked 49 p4p, 57 weight class). McGuire comes to the cage accompanied by Jekyll And Hyde. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kollaa River was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 25 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mike McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kollaa River!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGuire.
River misses the body punch
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab.
River misses with a looping right.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from River! But no joy.
River takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body. River takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGuire connects with a good right hand that stumbles River. River circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire thinks about countering with a body kick.
A jab from River misses.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McGuire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mike McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River throws an off balance right hand
and McGuire counters with a left to the body.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by River.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire connects with a good right hand that stumbles River. River circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
River throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire throws a shot to the body.
River misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by River.
We've been informed that River 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.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire is looking to wear down River with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
McGuire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
River takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGuire fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches River on the side of the head.
River lands with a shot to the body.
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuire slips under a jab from River.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
McGuire misses with a shot to the body
and River counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Mike McGuire has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from River.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River misses the shot to the body.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire misses with a jab to the body
and River counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
River swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
River walks into a jab.
McGuire throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
River 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.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River lands a nice looking body shot.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body. River takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGuire moves out of range as River strikes.
River takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGuire is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McGuire misses with the body kick
and River cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
McGuire is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGuire keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
River misses the body punch
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
River dives in and grabs McGuire's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGuire pushes down on River's head and hops out.
River throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire sizes up River with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGuire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
River gets cracked there but stands up to it.
River gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River misses with a body shot.
McGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
River jabs McGuire right on the nose. McGuire blinks but takes it well.
Mike McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
McGuire throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Kollaa River has been cut.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and River counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
River moves out of range of the body kick.
McGuire takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
River misses the jab.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
McGuire lands with a hook. River tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McGuire defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire lands a right hook to the body.
McGuire tests River's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
River misses with a left hand
and McGuire counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
River takes one on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
McGuire is looking to chop away at River's legs.
McGuire tries to work over River's front leg with a kick but River checks it.
McGuire throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McGuire dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
River throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
McGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
River misses with a straight right.
McGuire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
River misses the jab.
McGuire scores with the left hand. River knows he should have avoided that one.
McGuire thumps River with a low kick.
River misses with a looping right.
River takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
River shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGuire as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
McGuire connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McGuire connects with a solid leg kick.
River throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rivers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good work by River as he checks the leg kick.
A big left from River misses.
River throws a predictable looking body shot
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
McGuire slips a jab from River.
McGuire lands a head kick. River smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that River can do to turn this around?
A swing and a miss from River.
A little feinted left hand from McGuire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mike McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire tries to land a front kick but River steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
River jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire scores with a punch to the head.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before River has time to react.
River on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
River missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A clash of legs there as River blocks the low kick.
River misses with an uppercut
and McGuire makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River lands with an uppercut that bounces McGuire off the cage and back into range.
River avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGuire.
River checks a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from McGuire. Those never looked like landing.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. River darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River.
River misses the shot to the body.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
River throws a big shot that misses.
River throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire scores with a nice strike.
McGuire lands a body shot.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from McGuire, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McGuire jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
River scores with the left hand. McGuire knows he should have avoided that one.
McGuire lands with a hook. River tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A decent looking cross lands there for McGuire.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from River.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
McGuire is looking to chop away at River's legs.
McGuire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mike McGuire's cut is getting worse.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but River might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McGuire has got the better of the exchanges.
River throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGuire avoids the body shot from River.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuire misses the target.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
River's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
River throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River misses with a hook.
McGuire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It seemed like River was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
River throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire throwing a counter right hand but River manages to avoid it.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed River momentarily.
McGuire with the inside leg kick.
McGuire throws a big shot that misses.
McGuire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McGuire is looking to chop away at River's legs.
River tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid body kick from McGuire.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as River checks a leg kick.
River appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
River misses with a hook
and McGuire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
River misses with a jab to the body
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McGuire dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. This is the final round!
River blocks a head kick by McGuire.
River smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
River has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
River throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
McGuire takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire is looking to slow River down with leg kicks.
A thudding body kick lands there by McGuire!
McGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent River stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
River slips a straight right by McGuire.
River darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire scores with a nice right hand.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body. River takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
River jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire tried to score with a low kick but River checks it.
McGuire throws a leg kick that misses.
River swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
River takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McGuire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
River lands a lovely overhand right.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
McGuire connects with a good right hand that stumbles River. River circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGuire slips under a jab from River.
River throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire connects with a body shot.
McGuire scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McGuire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
River slips under a jab from McGuire.
River takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from McGuire tenderised River's leg. River is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Kollaa River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
River fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGuire slips a straight right by River.
McGuire lands a lovely overhand right.
McGuire walks into a left hand.
Mike McGuire's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
River misses with a body shot.
McGuire is looking to land body kicks.
River moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
River swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt River.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River.
McGuire sizes up River with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGuire jabs at River's body.
McGuire defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
River throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
McGuire looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGuire in his tracks.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
River throws a right hand that misses
and McGuire counters with a good low kick that River was not able to check.
McGuire digs a good hook to River's body.
River connects with a right hand. McGuire shakes it off.
McGuire is rocked!
Jeez, Mike McGuire's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
River misses with a takedown attempt - McGuire sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Oh McGuire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
River takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
McGuire seems to have got his legs back now.
McGuire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McGuire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of River's head.
McGuire swinging wildly here.
McGuire connects with a body shot.
River misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
McGuire swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like River was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
River on the wrong end of a nice jab.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
River bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops McGuire! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mike McGuire's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kollaa River!
A very excited looking Kollaa River made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Petsuwan Sitsongrit (ranked 24 p4p, 262 weight class) and Graham Mantle (ranked 2 p4p, 24 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Petsuwan Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Graham Mantle!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mantle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Graham Mantle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mantle with a poor takedown
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mantle digs a good hook to Sitsongrit's body.
Mantle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mantle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mantle closes the distance and clinches up with Sitsongrit, looking for a takedown. Mantle pushes Sitsongrit against the cage but Sitsongrit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sitsongrit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Mantle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mantle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mantle.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Mantle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit moves forwards but Mantle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mantle lunges at Sitsongrit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sitsongrit's hand.
It looks like Petsuwan Sitsongrit has been cut.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Mantle.
Nice shot by Mantle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mantle checks a leg kick.
Mantle scores with a hook.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Mantle saw that one coming.
Mantle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sitsongrit looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mantle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
Sitsongrit sneaks out the side door and pushes Mantle away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Mantle finds it's way through Sitsongrit's defenses.
Mantle cracks Sitsongrit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mantle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mantle avoids the head kick by Sitsongrit.
Mantle with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mantle misses the shot to the body.
Mantle is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sitsongrit had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mantle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
Mantle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sitsongrit dodges the punch combination from Mantle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Sitsongrit.
Mantle scores with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
Mantle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mantle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit feinted with a counter takedown.
Mantle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mantle throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mantle sprawls and moves away.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mantle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mantle.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Mantle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mantle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Mantle changes levels and scores with a jab 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!
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Mantle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sitsongrit doesn't seem phased though.
Mantle gets a takedown into half guard.
Mantle thows a huge punch but Sitsongrit dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Mantle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Petsuwan Sitsongrit's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mantle.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Mantle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mantle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
It seemed like Mantle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit cracks Mantle with an open hand slap.
Mantle looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sitsongrit has his feet on Mantle's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mantle shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit shows good takedown defense.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Mantle moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Graham Mantle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mantle shoots in looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mantle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sitsongrit tries to counter with a takedown but Mantle is quick to defend against it.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mantle is out of range.
Mantle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Mantle blocks the leg kick.
Mantle lands a lovely overhand right.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Mantle moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Mantle counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mantle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mantle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mantle trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Mantle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mantle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mantle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mantle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mantle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mantle working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Mantle postures up in Sitsongrit's guard and throws a big left but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Mantle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mantle cracks Sitsongrit with an open hand slap.
Mantle takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Mantle does no damage.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and Mantle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mantle loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Mantle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mantle has a takedown stuffed.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Mantle.
Mantle scores with the left hand. Sitsongrit knows he should have avoided that one.
Mantle cracks Sitsongrit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Mantle counters with a shoot takedown. Sitsongrit fights it but they end up in guard.
Sitsongrit kicks Mantle off and gets to his feet.
Mantle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mantle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Mantle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mantle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mantle connects with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Mantle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Mantle manages to avoid it.
Mantle scores with a decent looking hook.
Mantle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mantle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sitsongrit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mantle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Mantle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Petsuwan Sitsongrit's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mantle.
Mantle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mantle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mantle walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
Mantle shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Mantle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mantle misses with a two punch combination.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mantle.
Sitsongrit attempts a counter takedown but Mantle avoids it well and moves away.
Sitsongrit dodges the punch combination from Mantle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantle shoots in but Sitsongrit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mantle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Mantle.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
No joy there for Mantle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sitsongrit 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 Mantle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mantle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mantle. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mantle shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit shows good takedown defense.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Mantle.
Mantle scores with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mantle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sitsongrit is fending him off so far but Mantle persists. Nope, Sitsongrit circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantle fails to land the takedown.
Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mantle looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mantle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
Mantle dives in for a single leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mantle looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Mantle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Mantle.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Mantle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Mantle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantle lands a jab to the nose.
Mantle throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mantle drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit rushes Mantle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Mantle blocks an uppercut.
Mantle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Mantle.
Mantle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mantle stalling.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
Mantle wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mantle misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mantle.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mantle or not.
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!
Mantle's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Mantle avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Mantle blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Mantle.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Petsuwan Sitsongrit's cut.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mantle missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mantle misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit jabs Mantle right on the nose. Mantle blinks but takes it well.
Sitsongrit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mantle.
Donk. Mantle catches Sitsongrit right on the button with a cross.
Mantle throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mantle at a distance.
Mantle scores with a shot to the body.
Mantle looks for a takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantle 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.
Mantle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mantle 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.
Mantle blocks a leg kick.
Mantle bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Mantle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mantle lands with a shot to the body.
Mantle lands the left hand.
Mantle swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Mantle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mantle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Mantle throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Mantle.
Sitsongrit half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A left lands for Mantle.
Mantle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Mantle.
Sitsongrit tries to counter with a takedown but Mantle is quick to defend against it.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Mantle should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mantle digs a good hook to Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Mantle slips the punch.
Mantle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mantle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Mantle is just out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Mantle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mantle down.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mantle throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit feinted with a counter takedown.
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Mantle.
Sitsongrit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mantle lands with a cross.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Mantle.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mantle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Mantle throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a good low kick that Mantle was not able to check.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mantle under the eye.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Mantle counters with a shoot takedown. Sitsongrit fights it but they end up in guard.
Sitsongrit pushes Mantle off and gets back to his feet.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Mantle moves away and avoids it.
Mantle lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mantle throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mantle.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sitsongrit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sitsongrit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Graham Mantle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Petsuwan Sitsongrit's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Mantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mantle lands a slapping body shot.
Mantle misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Mantle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Mantle moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mantle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Mantle is out of range.
Mantle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit is looking to stand up but Mantle isn't so interested in that idea.
Mantle connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantle throws a big right hand that misses.
Mantle throws a strike but Sitsongrit rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mantle has his hands on Sitsongrit's head, controlling the position.
Mantle 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.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Mantle is working from the bottom.
Mantle controlling the position.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Graham Mantle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sitsongrit preventing the sweep.
Sitsongrit has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sitsongrit wanted to stand there but Mantle had control of the position.
Mantle keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
Mantle has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mantle lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantle throws a combination. Sitsongrit tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mantle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Mantle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sitsongrit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mantle slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Mantle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mantle moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Mantle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mantle punishes Sitsongrit's body with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mantle with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mantle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mantle gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sitsongrit regains guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Graham Mantle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mantle has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graham Mantle!
Graham Mantle is the new featherweight champion!
Graham Mantle thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin McGuire (ranked 708 p4p, 109 weight class) and Zahbit Lovanov (ranked 37 p4p, 8 weight class). McGuire comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zahbit Lovanov!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Lovanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lovanov.
Nice uppercut there from Lovanov.
It looks like Kevin McGuire has been cut.
Lovanov 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.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
McGuire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lovanov bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops McGuire! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lovanov wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving.
McGuire is trying to keep Lovanov in close.
McGuire is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lovanov is aware though and is defending well.
McGuire working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lovanov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lovanov wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving.
Lovanov throws a sloppy strike and McGuire has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Lovanov is forced to tap! Great BJJ from McGuire!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin McGuire!
Kevin McGuire 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Tam Yu Tai (ranked 49 p4p, 7 weight class) and Joad Cressbeckler (ranked 6 p4p, 1 weight class). Yu Tai's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Invincible Pole Fighter. Cressbeckler has chosen American Remains as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tam Yu Tai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joad Cressbeckler!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yu Tai throws an off balance right hand
and Cressbeckler counters with a nice body kick.
Cressbeckler misses the body punch
and Yu Tai counters with a nice leg kick.
Yu Tai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Yu Tai blocks a jab.
Cressbeckler lands with a hook. Yu Tai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cressbeckler takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cressbeckler explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Yu Tai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cressbeckler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yu Tai takes one on the button.
Cressbeckler throws an overhand right that lands on Yu Tai's shoulder, as Yu Tai tries to avoid the shot.
Cressbeckler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cressbeckler throws an off balance right hand
and Yu Tai counters with a good, hard body kick but Cressbeckler shrugs it off.
Cressbeckler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yu Tai.
Yu Tai throws the kick towards the body but Cressbeckler avoids it.
Yu Tai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cressbeckler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cressbeckler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A combination from Cressbeckler does no damage.
It looked like Yu Tai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler scores with a one two! Yu Tai had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cressbeckler throws the kick towards the body but Yu Tai avoids it.
Cressbeckler 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.
Cressbeckler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cressbeckler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yu Tai staying out of range there.
Yu Tai throws a hook to the side of Cressbeckler's head but Cressbeckler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yu Tai misses the body punch
and Cressbeckler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cressbeckler misses with a looping right.
Cressbeckler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yu Tai avoids the body shot from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Yu Tai misses the target.
Cressbeckler blocks the body kick.
Cressbeckler misses with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Yu Tai misses
and Cressbeckler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cressbeckler misses with a jab to the body
and Yu Tai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cressbeckler thinking.
Cressbeckler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cressbeckler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cressbeckler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cressbeckler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yu Tai with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yu Tai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cressbeckler throws a body shot but no joy.
Cressbeckler misses with a straight right.
Yu Tai lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Yu Tai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yu Tai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cressbeckler throws a looping overhand right but Yu Tai ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cressbeckler misses with a body kick.
Yu Tai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cressbeckler under the eye.
Nice body kick there by Cressbeckler.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joad Cressbeckler dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Cressbeckler throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Yu Tai counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Joad Cressbeckler has been cut.
Yu Tai connects with a crisp jab.
Cressbeckler thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Yu Tai if he has to take too many more of those.
Yu Tai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cressbeckler was well out of range. Poor timing from Yu Tai.
A shot to the body from Yu Tai misses
and Cressbeckler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yu Tai misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu Tai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cressbeckler.
Yu Tai is looking to counter punch.
Yu Tai throws a low kick, looking for Cressbeckler's leg but Cressbeckler calmly moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Yu Tai might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Cressbeckler connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler connects with a leg kick.
Yu Tai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cressbeckler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cressbeckler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cressbeckler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cressbeckler misses with a left hand
enabling Yu Tai to counter with a crisp jab.
Cressbeckler connects with a solid leg kick.
Yu Tai swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Cressbeckler counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Yu Tai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Joad Cressbeckler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cressbeckler connects with the punch.
Cressbeckler throws a lazy uppercut
and Yu Tai counters with a nice leg kick.
Cressbeckler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yu Tai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cressbeckler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cressbeckler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cressbeckler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yu Tai counters with a good, hard body kick but Cressbeckler shrugs it off.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cressbeckler in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Cressbeckler looks to land a left hand but Yu Tai moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yu Tai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yu Tai moves away from the strike by Cressbeckler.
An attempted straight right counter from Yu Tai misses the target.
Yu Tai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cressbeckler to score with a decent uppercut.
Cressbeckler throws the kick towards the body but Yu Tai avoids it.
Cressbeckler throws a leg kick
and Yu Tai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cressbeckler connects with an inside leg kick.
Cressbeckler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yu Tai.
Cressbeckler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yu Tai counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cressbeckler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yu Tai's elbow.
Cressbeckler cracks Yu Tai with a nice body shot.
Yu Tai taking a breather.
Cressbeckler manages to break the clinch.
Cressbeckler will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yu Tai tries to land a leg kick but Cressbeckler saw it coming and moves away.
Cressbeckler lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cressbeckler throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Yu Tai counter with a right hand.
That has opened up Joad Cressbeckler's cut even more.
Yu Tai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joad Cressbeckler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joad Cressbeckler's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cressbeckler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yu Tai manages to avoid it.
Yu Tai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cressbeckler's head backwards.
Yu Tai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cressbeckler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A clash of legs there as Yu Tai blocks the low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Yu Tai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cressbeckler throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A nice leg kick from Yu Tai, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu Tai misses with a hook.
Cressbeckler misses with a left hand
and Yu Tai counters with an outside leg kick.
Cressbeckler misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cressbeckler lands a really nice looking cross but Yu Tai seems unphased.
Yu Tai digs a good body shot into Cressbeckler's ribs.
Yu Tai takes a swing at Cressbeckler's ribcage but misses.
Cressbeckler misses the body punch
and Yu Tai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yu Tai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cressbeckler counters with a body kick.
Cressbeckler throws a right hand that misses
and Yu Tai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cressbeckler thinking.
Cressbeckler misses with a jab to the body
and Yu Tai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cressbeckler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yu Tai moves away.
Yu Tai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yu Tai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yu Tai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cressbeckler swings widly with a right hand
and Yu Tai counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body kick there by Cressbeckler.
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!
Yu Tai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cressbeckler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yu Tai.
Yu Tai scores with a leg kick.
Cressbeckler cracks Yu Tai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yu Tai lunges at Cressbeckler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cressbeckler's hand.
Cressbeckler lands a really nice looking cross but Yu Tai seems unphased.
Yu Tai misses with a left hand
and Cressbeckler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cressbeckler misses with a right hand
and Yu Tai counters with an outside leg kick.
Yu Tai is looking to land body kicks.
Yu Tai will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice body kick from Yu Tai.
Cressbeckler scores with a jab.
Yu Tai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cressbeckler.
A counter left hand to the body from Yu Tai misses its target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yu Tai looks to throw a body kick
and Cressbeckler counters with a nice uppercut.
Yu Tai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A telegraphed right hand from Cressbeckler misses the target.
A lazy left from Cressbeckler finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yu Tai misses with a body kick.
A jab lands there for Cressbeckler.
Yu Tai works the jab nicely.
Yu Tai misses with a body kick.
Cressbeckler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tam Yu Tai clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Joad Cressbeckler's cut.
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.
Yu Tai misses with a shot to the body
and Cressbeckler counters with a straight right hand.
Good work by Yu Tai as he checks the leg kick.
Yu Tai misses with an uppercut
and Cressbeckler counters with a stiff right hand.
Yu Tai is rocked!
Nice body punch from Yu Tai.
Cressbeckler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yu Tai finds it's way round the side to connect with Cressbeckler's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cressbeckler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Cressbeckler misses.
Cressbeckler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yu Tai throws a body punch but Cressbeckler moves out of range.
Cressbeckler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yu Tai with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cressbeckler 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.
Yu Tai goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cressbeckler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yu Tai misses with a leg kick
and Cressbeckler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cressbeckler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yu Tai can pounce on him.
Yu Tai scores with a decent looking hook.
Yu Tai scores with a hook.
Cressbeckler misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Yu Tai misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yu Tai misses with a right hand
and Cressbeckler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cressbeckler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oh Yu Tai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cressbeckler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cressbeckler jabs Yu Tai right on the nose. Yu Tai blinks but takes it well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yu Tai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yu Tai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cressbeckler counters with a straight right hand.
Cressbeckler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cressbeckler lands with a shot to the body.
Cressbeckler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cressbeckler missing with a left hand there. Yu Tai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler throws the left hand but Yu Tai avoids the punch easily.
Cressbeckler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yu Tai was well out of range. Poor timing from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler moves out of range of the leg kick from Yu Tai.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cressbeckler! But no joy.
Yu Tai lands an overhand right.
Yu Tai seems to have got his legs back now.
Cressbeckler misses with a looping right.
Yu Tai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cressbeckler. Cressbeckler obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Yu Tai finds it's way through Cressbeckler's defenses.
Yu Tai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yu Tai misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cressbeckler tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yu Tai is able to avoid easily.
Yu Tai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yu Tai throws an off balance right hand
and Cressbeckler counters with a body kick that stops Yu Tai in his tracks momentarily.
Yu Tai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Yu Tai throws a body punch but Cressbeckler moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yu Tai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cressbeckler throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Yu Tai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tam Yu Tai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joad Cressbeckler's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jab from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yu Tai jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Yu Tai lunges at Cressbeckler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cressbeckler's hand.
Cressbeckler throws a lazy uppercut
and Yu Tai counters with a nice leg kick.
Cressbeckler throws an off balance right hand
and Yu Tai counters with a straight right hand.
Yu Tai scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu Tai misses with a hook.
Cressbeckler throws a head kick that misses
and Yu Tai counters with a good, hard body kick but Cressbeckler shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yu Tai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cressbeckler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cressbeckler misses the body punch
and Yu Tai counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Cressbeckler is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cressbeckler needs to keep his hands up - Yu Tai had a free shot at his head there.
Cressbeckler is rocked!
Cressbeckler gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Yu Tai gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tam Yu Tai!
Tam Yu Tai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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hype
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pop
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