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SYN 1151 Harris vs. Danger IV PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James King (ranked 1341 p4p, 1511 weight class) and Patrick Mahomes (ranked 125 p4p, 139 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
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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 42 - 29 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, James King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 19 - 4, fighting out of New York, Patrick Mahomes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahomes moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
Mahomes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
King pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mahomes is out of range and King settles back down.
Mahomes misses with a low kick.
King connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
King takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mahomes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mahomes tries to work over King's front leg with a kick but King checks it.
King looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mahomes misses the body punch
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mahomes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before King has time to react.
King lands with a good body shot.
King with the inside leg kick.
Mahomes misses the shot to the body.
King sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahomes 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.
Mahomes tries a low kick but King avoids it.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by King. That's going to slow Mahomes down.
Mahomes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahomes tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
Patrick Mahomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahomes rushes King and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahomes scores with a shoulder strike.
King tries a knee to the head but Mahomes blocks it.
Mahomes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King tries to work over Mahomes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahomes misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahomes.
Mahomes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahomes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King crunches a lovely knee into Mahomes's ribcage.
Mahomes blocks a body shot from King.
King tries to circle away but Mahomes has him pinned against the cage.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
King breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahomes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
King throws a looping overhand right but Mahomes ducks down to avoid it.
Mahomes scores with a punch to the head.
King takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahomes stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
King throws a nice inside leg kick.
King looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mahomes throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
King throws a chopping leg kick but Mahomes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mahomes misses with a hook.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King scoring well with a low kick there.
Mahomes scores with a hook.
King misses with a body kick.
Mahomes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mahomes throws a low kick, looking for King's leg but King calmly moves out of range.
Mahomes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mahomes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King throws a leg kick which misses Mahomes's front leg but catches the back leg as Mahomes tries to avoid it.
King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
King attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mahomes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King throws a big shot that misses.
Mahomes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
King takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mahomes throws a wild body kick that King sees coming a mile off.
Mahomes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on King. That did some damage!
King loads up on a big right hand but Mahomes slips the punch.
Mahomes blocks a head kick by King.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahomes misses the target.
Mahomes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mahomes scores with a nice body kick.
Mahomes swings widly with a right hand
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King walks into a jab.
Mahomes drives through and clinches with King against the cage.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mahomes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mahomes can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
Mahomes lands a body punch in the clinch.
King lands a good knee to the midsection. Mahomes won't want to take too many of those.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mahomes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mahomes presses King against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mahomes backwards.
Still in the clinch, Mahomes scores with a nice short uppercut.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahomes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Mahomes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mahomes avoids the body shot from King.
King takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mahomes misses with a body shot.
King half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mahomes throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a straight right hand.
Patrick Mahomes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King defending well as Mahomes loads up on a big left hand.
King throws a body kick that misses.
Mahomes misses with a body shot
and King counters with a solid body kick.
Mahomes clinches up against the cage.
Mahomes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahomes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahomes tries to stall but King uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mahomes tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Mahomes back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
King wants to break the clinch but can't.
Still in the clinch, Mahomes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mahomes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
King is trying to break the clinch but Mahomes is controlling him.
King lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mahomes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mahomes is working King over against the cage.
Mahomes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahomes is leaning against King and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mahomes lands a right hand.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mahomes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mahomes keeps control of King as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mahomes controlling the action here for a moment.
King blocks a body shot from Mahomes.
King gets through Mahomes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
King blocking some punches.
King breaks the clinch.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahomes moves away.
A swing and a miss from Mahomes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King lands with a nice body punch.
King is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mahomes.
Mahomes tries to land a body kick
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King lands a lovely overhand right.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahomes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before King has time to react.
Mahomes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mahomes scores with a jab to the head.
King throws a body punch but Mahomes moves out of range.
Mahomes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mahomes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mahomes pushes King up against the cage in a clinch.
Mahomes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Mahomes fails to land.
Mahomes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mahomes can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
Patrick Mahomes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Mahomes.
Mahomes digs a right hand into King's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on King's gas tank.
King trying to land knees to the body.
Mahomes pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahomes is working King over against the cage.
Mahomes struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mahomes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A body shot lands from Mahomes.
King prevents a body shot from Mahomes.
Good body shot from King.
King wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mahomes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mahomes cracks King with a nice body shot.
Mahomes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahomes misses with a punch to the body.
Mahomes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mahomes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King scores with a jab to the jaw.
King throws a head kick that Mahomes semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahomes connects with a leg kick.
King takes a body punch but keeps moving.
King takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mahomes scores with a jab to the body.
Mahomes pushes King up against the cage in a clinch.
Mahomes throws a head punch that misses.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mahomes backwards.
Mahomes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Mahomes.
King blocks a body shot from Mahomes.
King utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
King working hard to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Mahomes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mahomes connects with a solid leg kick.
Mahomes connects with a leg kick.
Mahomes darts in and clinches King up against the cage.
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the body from Mahomes misses
and King counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mahomes throws a lazy uppercut
and King counters with a low kick, right behind Mahomes 's knee.
King goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
King takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mahomes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mahomes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and King makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mahomes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Mahomes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahomes scores with a head kick.
Mahomes misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mahomes.
King buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
King misses with a wild body shot.
Mahomes misses with a body shot.
King takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mahomes throws a shot to the body.
Mahomes moves into range and clinches up with King.
Mahomes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
King has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mahomes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King blocks an uppercut.
King lands a body shot.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Mahomes.
James King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahomes scores with a shoulder strike.
Mahomes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mahomes scores with a shot to the side of King's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mahomes is defending well for now.
King tries to circle away but Mahomes has him pinned against the cage.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahomess head.
King is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahomes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahomes.
Mahomes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mahomes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mahomes throws a head punch that misses.
King wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mahomes lands a right hand.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahomes tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Mahomes back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahomes lands a shot to the body.
Mahomes misses with a punch to the body.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
King has had enough of the clinch but Mahomes keeps him there for the moment.
Mahomes tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Mahomes back against the cage.
King breaks from the clinch.
Mahomes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mahomes throws a leg kick but King moved away.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King throws a head kick but Mahomes moves out of range.
Mahomes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mahomes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mahomes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mahomes throws a half hearted mid kick.
A counter left hand to the body from King misses its target.
Mahomes throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahomes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
King changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
King throws a head kick that misses.
Mahomes scores with a jab to the head.
King throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mahomes lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahomes looks for the body kick but King saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King takes a shot right to the bread basket.
King checks a leg kick.
Mahomes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on King. That did some damage!
Mahomes throws a leg kick that misses.
Mahomes thuds a left hand into King's body.
King swings away with a leg kick that misses.
King throws a head kick but Mahomes moves out of range.
Mahomes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
King walks into a straight right hand from Mahomes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Mahomes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mahomes 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Mahomes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iso Paa (ranked 1684 p4p, 1680 weight class) and Okoro Igwe (ranked 228 p4p, 227 weight class). Iso Paa 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iso Paa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Okoro Igwe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Igwe blocks the leg kick.
Paa misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Paa.
Igwe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paa looking to score a takedown here. Igwe is defending well but Paa drives through and ends up in Igwe's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Igwe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Igwe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paa is one step ahead there.
Igwe is looking for a triangle but Paa pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Paa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Igwe trying to keep a closed guard but Paa is proving a slippery customer.
Igwe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paa drops back looking for a leg! Igwe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Igwe manages to kick Paa off! Paa jumps back into Igwe's guard.
Igwe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Igwe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Igwe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Igwe's guard.
Igwe is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Igwe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Paa is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Igwe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Igwe keeping moving, preventing Paa from controlling successfully.
Igwe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Igwe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Igwe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Igwe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Paa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Igwe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paa defends well.
Igwe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paa defends well.
Paa trying to control the position from guard on top but Igwe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Igwe looking for a guillotine here but Paa defends easily.
Igwe looking for a sweep. Not yet Igwe, not yet.
Igwe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paa manages to get himself to full guard.
Igwe postures up in Paa's guard and throws a big left but Paa blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Igwe advances to half guard.
Paa moves into full guard.
Igwe forces his way into half guard.
Igwe works his way into full mount!
Igwe thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Igwe is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Paa is in real trouble.
Paa trying to control but not successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Okoro Igwe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Igwe loads up on a big right hand but Paa slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Paa.
Paa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Igwe avoids the body shot from Paa.
Igwe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Paa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Igwe lands with an uppercut that bounces Paa off the cage and back into range.
Paa closes the distance and pushes Igwe back into the cage.
Igwe digs a right hand into Paa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Paa's gas tank.
Paa gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Igwe trying to control but Paa postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Igwe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Igwe actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Igwe trying to control but Paa postures up.
Paa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Igwe manages to get to full guard.
Igwe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Igwe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Igwe trying to control the position.
Igwe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Our spies down at at Angels Above inform us that Igwe has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Paa throws a big right hand that misses.
Igwe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paa defends well.
Igwe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Paa tries to free his leg and advance position but Igwe is retaining full guard.
Igwe throws his legs up looking for a submission but Paa uses it to pass to side control.
Paa tries to advance to mount but can't.
Paa throwing strikes but Igwe manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Paa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Igwe seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Paa is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Okoro Igwe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Mesquita (ranked 1009 p4p, 1329 weight class) and Aslanbek Akhtankhanov (ranked 87 p4p, 111 weight class). 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hugo Mesquita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mesquita scores with a hook to the body. Akhtankhanov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mesquita fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mesquita throws a good cross that connects.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a left hand but Mesquita moved out of range nicely.
Mesquita misses the body punch
and Mesquita takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akhtankhanov misses with a right hand
and Mesquita counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Akhtankhanov enables Mesquita to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Akhtankhanov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Akhtankhanov trying to keep a closed guard but Mesquita is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita lands a couple of elbows.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Akhtankhanov working for submissions but it's allowed Mesquita to get to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mesquita stands up over Akhtankhanov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mesquita scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mesquita content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Akhtankhanov controls Mesquita momentarily but Mesquita frees himself.
Mesquita scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Akhtankhanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mesquita is working Akhtankhanov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Akhtankhanov is retaining full guard.
Akhtankhanov keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mesquita with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akhtankhanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mesquita works over Akhtankhanov with some ground and pound from guard.
Mesquita trying to control but Akhtankhanov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mesquita distracts Akhtankhanov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mesquita postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Akhtankhanov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mesquita postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akhtankhanov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mesquita gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Akhtankhanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mesquita. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Akhtankhanov keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mesquita escapes and throws Akhtankhanov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mesquita is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Akhtankhanov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mesquita lands a decent elbow from side control.
We've been informed that Akhtankhanov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mesquita 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.
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mesquita lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mesquita working away.
Akhtankhanov is looking to reverse the position.
Akhtankhanov wants to control but Mesquita postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita landing a few strikes.
Mesquita cracks Akhtankhanov with a big right hand but Akhtankhanov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mesquita trying to control the action but Akhtankhanov is working from the bottom.
Mesquita is trying to get an arm triangle but Akhtankhanov is defending well.
Mesquita working the ground and pound.
Akhtankhanov tries to improve position but can't.
Akhtankhanov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mesquita off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mesquita breaks Akhtankhanov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Akhtankhanov controlling the position.
Mesquita content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Mesquita dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mesquita lands a lovely overhand right.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Mesquita misses the target.
Akhtankhanov takes one to the side of the head.
Mesquita uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mesquita will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mesquita ducks right into an uppercut from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hugo Mesquita is winning the standup battle so far.
Akhtankhanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Mesquita counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
Mesquita ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Akhtankhanov throws a looping overhand right but Mesquita ducks down to avoid it.
Mesquita looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Akhtankhanov is predictable there
so Mesquita counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mesquita trying to control but Akhtankhanov is working from the bottom.
Mesquita passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mesquita tries for a kimura but Akhtankhanov is defending well.
Akhtankhanov tries to bench press Mesquita off him but Mesquita keeps the position.
Mesquita is chipping away with strikes.
Akhtankhanov is trying to buck Mesquita off.
Mesquita is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Akhtankhanov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mesquita grinds an elbow into Akhtankhanov's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov is looking for a sweep.
Akhtankhanov is not content to let Mesquita control the position.
Mesquita scoring with punches from side control.
Mesquita is looking to take a break and control but Akhtankhanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Akhtankhanov taking a bit of punishment here - Mesquita scoring with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov struggling a bit here.
Mesquita working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov struggling a bit here.
Mesquita working the ground and pound.
Mesquita working the ground and pound.
Mesquita working the ground and pound.
Mesquita looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Akhtankhanov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mesquita connects with a decent elbow.
Mesquita scoring with punches from side control.
Akhtankhanov is not content to let Mesquita control the position.
Hugo Mesquita overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mesquita scoring with punches from side control.
Mesquita is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akhtankhanov can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov is looking to regain half guard here but Mesquita keeps moving and retains side control.
Check out the look on Mesquita's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mesquita working away.
Akhtankhanov is trying to get back to half guard.
Akhtankhanov taking a bit of punishment here - Mesquita scoring with strikes.
Akhtankhanov is trying to control Mesquita's posture but Mesquita avoids it.
Akhtankhanov tries to buck Mesquita off but Mesquita is having none of it.
Akhtankhanov regains half guard.
Mesquita is looking to take a break and control but Akhtankhanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Mesquita dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Mesquita saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Mesquita misses its target.
Mesquita drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mesquita passes into half guard.
Mesquita wants to free his trapped foot but Akhtankhanov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Akhtankhanov tries to roll over but Mesquita keeps him under control.
Mesquita working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Mesquita is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and defends easily.
Mesquita prevents Akhtankhanov from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Mesquita there.
Akhtankhanov has hold of Mesquita's hands but Mesquita slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Akhtankhanov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Akhtankhanov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mesquita drops an elbow to the side of Akhtankhanov's head.
Mesquita working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Akhtankhanov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Akhtankhanov wants to improve his position but Mesquita is controlling well.
Mesquita slips a nice elbow through Akhtankhanov's hands, connecting with Akhtankhanov's forehead.
Akhtankhanov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mesquita is pressing down on Akhtankhanov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Akhtankhanov is holding on for now.
Mesquita stalling.
Mesquita is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Akhtankhanov wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mesquita lands a nice short elbow.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov has a hand on Mesquita's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mesquita takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Mesquita cracks Akhtankhanov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mesquita lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Akhtankhanov hang on?
Mesquita is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Akhtankhanov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Akhtankhanov shrugs it off.
Akhtankhanov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Akhtankhanov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mesquita scores with a couple of nice shots.
Akhtankhanov tries to get to full guard but Mesquita has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Akhtankhanov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Akhtankhanov keeps moving.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita landing with the ground and pound.
Mesquita scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mesquita postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mesquita controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Akhtankhanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hugo Mesquita is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mesquita slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Akhtankhanov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mesquita is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Akhtankhanov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mesquita pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Mesquita showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mesquita 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Mesquita!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cormac Mac Airt (ranked 925 p4p, 1410 weight class) and Bradley Brunswick Jr (ranked 94 p4p, 141 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Excellent 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 27 - 15 - 2, fighting out of London, Cormac Mac Airt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 25 - 2, fighting out of London, Bradley Brunswick Jr!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mac Airt swats away the attempt to clinch by Brunswick Jr.
Mac Airt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mac Airt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brunswick Jr's elbow.
Brunswick Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brunswick Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brunswick Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brunswick Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Mac Airt controls the action.
Mac Airt blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mac Airt breaks from the clinch.
Mac Airt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A shot to the body from Brunswick Jr misses
and Mac Airt counters with a straight right hand.
Brunswick Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mac Airt is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brunswick Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr thuds a left hand into Mac Airt's body.
Brunswick Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mac Airt cracks Brunswick Jr with an open hand slap.
Brunswick Jr throws a shot to the body.
Mac Airt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brunswick Jr throws a hook to the side of Mac Airt's head but Mac Airt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mac Airt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brunswick Jr clinches.
I was talking to Mac Airt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mac Airt tries for a takedown but Brunswick Jr manages to get underhooks.
Brunswick Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mac Airt's elbow.
Mac Airt blocks a body shot from Brunswick Jr.
Mac Airt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brunswick Jr misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brunswick Jr.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mac Airt. Brunswick Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brunswick Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Mac Airt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brunswick Jr throws the left hand but Mac Airt avoids the punch easily.
Mac Airt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the side of Brunswick Jr's head but Brunswick Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brunswick Jr throws a body punch but Mac Airt moves out of range.
Mac Airt is looking to counter punch.
Brunswick Jr misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mac Airt rather than just go for the knockout.
Brunswick Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mac Airt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brunswick Jr moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt swings for the body but Brunswick Jr moves out of range.
Brunswick Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mac Airt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mac Airt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr connects with a looping right hand.
A left and a right from Brunswick Jr both land. Nice combination.
Mac Airt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brunswick Jr manages to avoid it.
Mac Airt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mac Airt throws a poor cross that misses
and Brunswick Jr counters with a body kick that stops Mac Airt in his tracks momentarily.
Brunswick Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Mac Airt moves out of range easily.
Brunswick Jr lands with an overhand left.
Bradley Brunswick Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac Airt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brunswick Jr punishes Mac Airt's body with a nice straight punch.
Brunswick Jr digs a good hook to Mac Airt's body.
Brunswick Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mac Airt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brunswick Jr loads up on a big right hand but Mac Airt slips the punch.
Brunswick Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mac Airt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brunswick Jr throws a body punch but Mac Airt moves out of range.
Mac Airt throwing a counter right hand but Brunswick Jr manages to avoid it.
Mac Airt misses with a hook. Brunswick Jr ducked under it nicely.
Brunswick Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brunswick Jr with a hook.
Mac Airt gets the takedown into side control.
Mac Airt decides to stand back up.
Brunswick Jr misses with an uppercut
and Mac Airt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Brunswick Jr dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brunswick Jr misses with a body shot.
Brunswick Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brunswick Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Brunswick Jr misses with a low kick.
Brunswick Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Mac Airt off balance momentarily.
Mac Airt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brunswick Jr scores with a three punch combo!
 It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.
Brunswick Jr ducks under a wild hook from Mac Airt.
Brunswick Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunswick Jr works over Mac Airt's head and body with a nice combination.
Brunswick Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Mac Airt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brunswick Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Airt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brunswick Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brunswick Jr.
Mac Airt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Mac Airt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brunswick Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mac Airt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mac Airt avoids the body shot from Brunswick Jr.
Bradley Brunswick Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mac Airt misses with a low kick.
Brunswick Jr cracks a nice hook into Mac Airt's ribs.
Brunswick Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Brunswick Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brunswick Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mac Airt counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mac Airt lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Brunswick Jr misses.
Mac Airt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brunswick Jr misses the jab.
Brunswick Jr stuns Mac Airt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brunswick Jr works the jab nicely.
Brunswick Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mac Airt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brunswick Jr. Mac Airt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brunswick Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mac Airt.
Brunswick Jr lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Brunswick Jr misses.
Mac Airt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mac Airt lands a jab to the head.
Brunswick Jr cracks Mac Airt with a good jab.
Brunswick Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mac Airt was well out of range. Poor timing from Brunswick Jr.
Donk. Mac Airt catches Brunswick Jr right on the button with a cross.
Mac Airt moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mac Airt content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mac Airt lands a right hand.
Mac Airt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stalling in the clinch from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mac Airt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mac Airt presses Brunswick Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mac Airt.
Brunswick Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr blocking some punches.
Brunswick Jr tries to work over Mac Airt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Brunswick Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Brunswick Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mac Airt manages to avoid it.
Brunswick Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Brunswick Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mac Airt.
Brunswick Jr throws a leg kick but Mac Airt moved away.
Mac Airt is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Brunswick Jr misses.
Mac Airt lands a body shot.
Mac Airt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brunswick Jr at a distance.
Brunswick Jr misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunswick Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mac Airt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brunswick Jr wants to clinch but Mac Airt slips to the side
and Mac Airt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mac Airt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mac Airt there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brunswick Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brunswick Jr avoids the body shot from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt misses with a hook. Brunswick Jr ducked under it nicely.
Brunswick Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brunswick Jr throws a solid leg kick but Mac Airt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brunswick Jr.
A little feinted left hand from Mac Airt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mac Airt misses with an uppercut.
Brunswick Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brunswick Jr. Mac Airt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brunswick Jr swings for the body but Mac Airt moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mac Airt.
A counter left hand to the body from Mac Airt misses its target.
Brunswick Jr tries to clinch there but Mac Airt circles away.
Brunswick Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mac Airt moves away.
Brunswick Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mac Airt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mac Airt jabs Brunswick Jr right on the nose. Brunswick Jr blinks but takes it well.
Brunswick Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mac Airt is out of range.
Mac Airt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A leg kick checked by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mac Airt misses with a shot to the body
and Brunswick Jr counters with a series of strikes. Mac Airt will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mac Airt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mac Airt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brunswick Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Brunswick Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brunswick Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mac Airt.
Brunswick Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab, jab by Brunswick Jr - just one landing.
Mac Airt shoots in looking for a takedown. Brunswick Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Mac Airt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brunswick Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bradley Brunswick Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brunswick Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Cormac Mac Airt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mac Airt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mac Airt throws a right hand that Brunswick Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Brunswick Jr also avoids with ease.
Brunswick Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brunswick Jr closes the distance and pushes Mac Airt back into the cage.
Mac Airt throws a head punch that misses.
Brunswick Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mac Airt misses with the head strike.
Mac Airt struggles to land a body shot inside as Brunswick Jr controls his hands.
Brunswick Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brunswick Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Brunswick Jr is working Mac Airt over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Brunswick Jr.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brunswick Jr gets through Mac Airt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mac Airt misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bradley Brunswick Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brunswick Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bradley Brunswick Jr!
Bradley Brunswick Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexus Argento (ranked 1178 p4p, 1387 weight class) and Chronian Dispatch Regulator (ranked 146 p4p, 175 weight class). Dispatch Regulator comes into a darkened arena with his song building. A Doon Hicky kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexus Argento!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Chronian Dispatch Regulator!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Dispatch Regulator throws a big shot that misses.
Argento attempts a counter takedown but Dispatch Regulator avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Argento avoids the body shot from Dispatch Regulator.
Argento attempts a counter takedown but Dispatch Regulator avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Argento slips under a jab.
Argento half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dispatch Regulator throws a jab when Argento was well out of range.
Argento attempts a counter takedown but Dispatch Regulator avoids it well and moves away.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a left hand
and Argento decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dispatch Regulator's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Argento is fighting to break Dispatch Regulator's control of his arms but Dispatch Regulator is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dispatch Regulator avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Argento looking to pass the guard.
Dispatch Regulator tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Argento throwing strikes from guard but Dispatch Regulator blocks nicely.
Our spies down at at New York Public Gym inform us that Dispatch Regulator has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Argento stopping the sweep attempt from Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Argento's guard.
Argento can't keep his opponent in guard - Dispatch Regulator advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Argento manages to get to full guard.
Dispatch Regulator is pushing down on Argento's leg trying to pass to half guard. Argento is fighting to maintain full guard but Dispatch Regulator has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dispatch Regulator wants to lay and pray for a moment but Argento keeps working.
Dispatch Regulator trying to control from Argento's half guard. Argento has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dispatch Regulator passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dispatch Regulator tries to stand but Argento is controlling his head.
Dispatch Regulator wants to lay and pray for a moment but Argento keeps working.
Dispatch Regulator misses with the ground and pound.
Dispatch Regulator wants to take a breather but Argento manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Dispatch Regulator.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dispatch Regulator wants to pass the guard but Argento is keeping the position.
Dispatch Regulator trying to control the position from guard on top but Argento is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Argento throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dispatch Regulator passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dispatch Regulator throws a strike but Argento avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chronian Dispatch Regulator will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dispatch Regulator looks to land a right hand but Argento moved out of range.
Argento feinted with a counter takedown.
Argento slips under a jab from Dispatch Regulator.
Argento feinted with a counter takedown.
Argento takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Alexus Argento has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dispatch Regulator waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Argento.
Argento tries to counter with a takedown but Dispatch Regulator is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Dispatch Regulator throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Argento tries to counter with a takedown but Dispatch Regulator is quick to defend against it.
A big left from Dispatch Regulator misses.
Argento feinted with a counter takedown.
Dispatch Regulator throws a hook to the side of Argento's head but Argento sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Argento tries to counter with a takedown but Dispatch Regulator is quick to defend against it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dispatch Regulator stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dispatch Regulator throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Argento counters with a single leg into guard. Dispatch Regulator didn't expect that.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dispatch Regulator is on top in guard.
Dispatch Regulator trying to control but Argento is working from the bottom.
Dispatch Regulator is looking to work some ground and pound but Argento has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dispatch Regulator looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dispatch Regulator working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dispatch Regulator working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dispatch Regulator wants to control from the top but Argento keeps moving.
Dispatch Regulator looking to sit in guard and control but Argento gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dispatch Regulator pulls Argento in close to his closed guard and prevents Argento from doing any damage or advancing position.
Argento trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Argento with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dispatch Regulator pulls Argento in close to his closed guard and prevents Argento from doing any damage or advancing position.
Argento trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dispatch Regulator avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Argento throws a strike but Dispatch Regulator rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dispatch Regulator trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dispatch Regulator has gone for a leg lock! Argento slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dispatch Regulator's guard.
Dispatch Regulator utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Argento's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chronian Dispatch Regulator will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexus Argento's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Dispatch Regulator misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Argento.
Argento half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Alexus Argento has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dispatch Regulator throws a body kick that misses
and Argento decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dispatch Regulator's guard.
Argento throws an elbow that misses. Dispatch Regulator uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Argento's guard. Nice move by Dispatch Regulator!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dispatch Regulator trying to control the position from guard on top but Argento is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Argento can't keep his opponent in guard - Dispatch Regulator advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dispatch Regulator passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Argento!
Dispatch Regulator throwing strikes here but Argento is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Dispatch Regulator throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a head shot.
Alexus Argento overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dispatch Regulator throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Dispatch Regulator throws a wild left hand from mount and Argento manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Dispatch Regulator thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Argento's head.
Dispatch Regulator missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dispatch Regulator wants to take a breather but Argento is having none of it.
Dispatch Regulator is just content to waste time from the top position. Argento takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dispatch Regulator throwing strikes but missing.
Dispatch Regulator passes into half guard.
Argento is in trouble now - Dispatch Regulator has advanced to mount!
Dispatch Regulator thowing shots but they're missing.
Dispatch Regulator has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dispatch Regulator looking to ground and pound but Argento is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dispatch Regulator throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dispatch Regulator thowing shots but they're missing.
Dispatch Regulator looking to ground and pound but Argento is blocking nicely.
Dispatch Regulator has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Argento regains half guard.
Dispatch Regulator works his way into side control.
Dispatch Regulator throws an elbow but Argento slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dispatch Regulator goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Argento rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dispatch Regulator's guard! Nice work there by Argento!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dispatch Regulator holds on and takes a little breather.
Chronian Dispatch Regulator is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Argento landing with the ground and pound.
Argento missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dispatch Regulator wants to sweep but no luck.
Argento throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dispatch Regulator is on top in guard.
Dispatch Regulator in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dispatch Regulator is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chronian Dispatch Regulator comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dispatch Regulator 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chronian Dispatch Regulator!
Chronian Dispatch Regulator 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Somporn Metharom (ranked 684 p4p, 783 weight class) and Rubber Turtle (ranked 89 p4p, 98 weight class). Metharom comes to the cage accompanied by Porcelain - Moby. 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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28
180
15 - 11 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Somporn Metharom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Rubber Turtle!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metharom throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Turtle does it's job there.
Turtle lands a glancing blow to the side of Metharom's head.
Turtle swinging wildly here.
Turtle misses with a body kick.
A lazy body kick from Turtle
and Metharom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Metharom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rubber Turtle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metharom takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turtle with the inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turtle checks a leg kick.
Metharom tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Turtle throws a low kick, looking for Metharom's leg but Metharom calmly moves out of range.
Turtle throws a head kick but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom throwing a counter right hand but Turtle manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turtle takes a swing at Metharom's ribcage but misses.
Metharom scores with a hook.
Metharom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Metharom cracks Turtle with a good jab.
The fighters circling - Turtle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Metharom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turtle throws a low kick but it's checked well by Metharom.
Turtle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Metharom doesn't seem bothered though.
Metharom looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Metharom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Metharom throwing a counter right hand but Turtle manages to avoid it.
Turtle throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Metharom fires out a quick counter leg kick but Turtle just manages to avoid it.
Metharom throws a predictable looking body shot
and Turtle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Turtle lunges at Metharom with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Metharom's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metharom connects with a body shot.
Turtle misses with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turtle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Metharom was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turtle.
Turtle swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good exchange - Metharom coming out on top.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Turtle.
Turtle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Metharom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turtle.
A little feinted left hand from Metharom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Metharom blocks a leg kick.
Turtle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Turtle tries to work over Metharom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metharom breaks from the clinch.
Turtle connects with a right hand. Metharom shakes it off.
Metharom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turtle tries to clinch but Metharom is having none of it.
Metharom ducks under a wild hook from Turtle.
Metharom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turtle avoids the body shot from Metharom.
Turtle with the inside leg kick.
Turtle thows a leg kick but Metharom checks it
and Metharom counters with a stiff right hand.
Metharom tries to keep at a distance but Turtle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Metharom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Metharom on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Turtle lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turtle connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Turtle lands.
Metharom takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Turtle scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Turtle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Turtle throws a shot from downtown. Metharom moves away and avoids it.
Metharom lands a jab to the head.
Turtle fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Metharom.
Turtle tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Metharom counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rubber Turtle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Metharom throws a nice inside leg kick.
Turtle scores with a sloppy right hand. Metharom should have avoided that one.
Turtle throws a front kick that sends Metharom stumbling back into the cage.
Turtle misses the shot to the body.
Metharom connects with a leg kick.
Metharom takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Turtle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turtle throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Metharom tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turtle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Metharom. Metharom obviously looking to wear him down.
Metharom walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Turtle checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Turtle lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Turtle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Metharom tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turtle connects with a nice looking jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Turtle.
Metharom moves out of range as Turtle strikes.
Metharom takes one on the button.
Turtle has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Turtle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metharom.
Turtle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Metharom looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Turtle misses with a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Metharom as he connects with a hook.
Turtle throws a hook but Metharom avoids it easily.
Turtle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Metharom.
A big right from Turtle misses.
Metharom moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turtle takes the fight into the clinch.
Turtle with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metharom manages to break the clinch.
Turtle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Metharom is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Turtle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metharom was well out of range. Poor timing from Turtle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Turtle.
Turtle is looking to clinch but Metharom is avoiding it.
Turtle misses with a left hand
and Metharom makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Metharom just misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rubber Turtle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Metharom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turtle throws a push kick but Metharom slaps the foot to one side.
Turtle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Metharom scores with a jab to the body.
Turtle throws the kick towards the body but Metharom avoids it.
Metharom checks the leg kick.
Metharom with the inside leg kick.
Metharom blocks a jab.
Turtle takes a swing at Metharom's ribcage but misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Turtle.
Metharom avoids a kick to the body.
Turtle tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Metharom is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Turtle lands but Metharom takes it in his stride.
Metharom throws a nice inside leg kick.
Metharom moves out of range as Turtle throws a body kick.
Turtle misses the shot to the body.
Metharom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turtle throws a body shot but no joy.
Metharom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turtle was well out of range. Poor timing from Metharom.
Turtle throws a push kick but Metharom slaps the foot to one side.
Turtle throws an off balance right hand
and Metharom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turtle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Metharom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Metharom moves out of range of the body kick from Turtle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rubber Turtle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Metharom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Metharom connects with a body shot.
Turtle looks to land a combination but Metharom avoids it well.
Nice uppercut there from Turtle.
Turtle throws a leg kick
and Metharom counters with a nice leg kick.
Turtle throws an overhand right that lands on Metharom's shoulder, as Metharom tries to avoid the shot.
Turtle finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Turtle misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Metharom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turtle throws the kick towards the body but Metharom avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turtle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Metharom will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Turtle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Metharom with a nice calf kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Metharom.
Turtle tests Metharom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turtle tries a head kick but it misses.
Metharom stuns Turtle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Turtle misses.
Turtle throws a sloppy head kick and Metharom moves out of range easily.
Turtle misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Metharom lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turtle doesn't seem phased though.
Turtle moves out of range of the strikes.
Turtle looks to throw a body kick
and Metharom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Metharom walks forward, straight into a front kick from Turtle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metharom lands with a good body shot.
Turtle looks to land a body kick but Metharom moved away.
Metharom appears to be looking for a big counter.
Turtle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metharom connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turtle tries a low kick but Metharom avoids it.
Turtle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Metharom on the side of the head.
Turtle avoids the body shot from Metharom.
Metharom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turtle.
Metharom throwing a counter right hand but Turtle manages to avoid it.
Turtle instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metharom breaks from the clinch.
Turtle throws a head kick that misses.
Turtle punishes Metharom's body with a nice straight punch.
Turtle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Metharom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turtle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metharom.
Turtle clinches up against the cage.
Turtle scores with a knee to the head.
Turtle misses with a body punch.
Turtle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Metharom is defending well for now.
Metharom managing to block the knees to the body from Turtle.
Metharom breaks the clinch.
Metharom 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.
Turtle avoids the body shot from Metharom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turtle misses with a looping left.
Metharom gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turtle.
Turtle tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turtle thuds his shin into the meat of Metharom's side.
Turtle with a nice calf kick.
Metharom lands a slapping body shot.
Turtle throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Turtle throws a sloppy head kick and Metharom moves out of range easily.
Metharom tries a head kick but it misses.
Turtle is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Metharom scoring well with a low kick there.
Somporn Metharom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rubber Turtle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Metharom slips a jab from Turtle.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rubber Turtle.
Well Turtle 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rubber Turtle!
During a confident post fight interview, Rubber Turtle thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Esposito (ranked 746 p4p, 701 weight class) and Alexis Machine (ranked 96 p4p, 91 weight class). Machine has chosen Satan Is Real as his entrance music. Leonardo Esposito had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leonardo Esposito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 21 - 2, fighting out of London, Alexis Machine!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esposito gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Esposito lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machine.
Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Machine throws an elbow but it misses.
Machine told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Esposito gets through Machine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Esposito working aggressively here.
Machine lands with a short shot to the head.
Esposito blocks a body shot from Machine.
Esposito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Esposito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Esposito throws a head punch that misses.
Machine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Leonardo Esposito has been cut.
Esposito takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machine lands an elbow inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Esposito.
Machine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
A short right from Esposito on the inside.
Esposito working aggressively here.
Machine lands a body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Esposito.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Machine working aggressively here.
Esposito blocks an elbow strike.
Machine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Esposito lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Esposito takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Esposito.
Esposito avoids the elbow strike from Machine, against the cage.
Esposito working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Esposito.
Esposito scores with a nice hook to the head.
Machine working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machine throws an elbow but misses.
Esposito effectively controlling the action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Esposito.
Machine misses with the head strike.
Esposito avoids the elbow strike from Machine, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Esposito.
Esposito lands an uppercut.
 It looks like Alexis Machine has been cut.
A short left from Esposito.
Esposito trying to stall but Machine improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Esposito.
Machine looks winded!
Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Esposito lands a left hand.
Esposito can't find room to land a body shot as Machine controls the action.
Esposito tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Machine avoids it.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Esposito.
Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Esposito.
Machine throws a head punch that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Esposito throws a punch but it's blocked by Machine.
Esposito throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Esposito.
Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Esposito avoids the elbow strike from Machine, against the cage.
Esposito scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machine.
Esposito avoids a wild elbow strike from Machine.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Esposito.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Esposito's brow.
Esposito lands a shot to the body.
Esposito misses with the head strike.
Esposito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machine throws an elbow but it misses.
Machine misses with an elbow over the top.
Machine misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Esposito.
Esposito lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Esposito has Machine pushed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Machine as the two fighters clinch.
Esposito lands with a left to the head.
Esposito lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Esposito presses Machine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Esposito scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Esposito manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Esposito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Esposito.
Esposito lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Esposito.
Esposito blocks the elbow strike.
Machine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Esposito's defenses.
Machine tries a body shot but Esposito blocks it.
Esposito avoids the elbow strike from Machine, against the cage.
Machine tries to work over Esposito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Esposito dodges an elbow strike from Machine.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Esposito.
Esposito lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Esposito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machine struggles to land a body shot inside as Esposito controls his hands.
Esposito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A hook to the body from Machine.
Machine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Esposito misses with the head strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machine.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Esposito dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Machine is looking to clinch.
Machine wants to clinch up but Esposito keeps it at a distance.
Esposito clobbers Machine with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Esposito closes the distance and clinches.
Esposito misses with a punch on the inside.
Esposito lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Machine.
A short right from Esposito on the inside.
Esposito working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machine throws an elbow but it misses.
Machine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Esposito pushes Machine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Esposito scores with a shoulder strike.
Esposito avoids the elbow strike from Machine, against the cage.
Esposito scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Esposito lands a nice uppercut.
Esposito blocks an elbow strike.
Machine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Machine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Esposito lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Esposito has Machine pushed against the cage.
Machine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Esposito.
Machine misses with some punches.
Esposito lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Machine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Esposito lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Machine.
Machine is breathing heavily.
A short right from Esposito on the inside.
Machine takes a shot to the head.
Esposito lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machine lands an elbow that stopped Esposito in his tracks for a moment.
Esposito blocks the elbow strike.
Esposito lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Machine or not.
Esposito working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leonardo Esposito has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Esposito lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esposito effectively controlling the action here.
A right hand to the body from Esposito.
Esposito lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Esposito.
Machine misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito displaying some good clinch control by pressing Machine up against the cage.
Esposito lands with a right to the head.
Esposito lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Esposito lands a right hand.
Esposito avoiding damage.
Machine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice elbow from Machine.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Esposito.
Machine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Esposito's elbow.
Esposito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machine throws a punch but it's blocked by Esposito.
A nice right hand lands inside from Esposito.
Machine throws an elbow but it misses.
Esposito lands a shoulder strike.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Come on Esposito - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Esposito lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
Esposito misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito prevents a body shot from Machine.
Machine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Esposito's elbow.
Machine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Esposito blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machine throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machine.
Esposito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machine can do to turn this around?
Esposito lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Machine lands a nice elbow.
Esposito blocks an elbow strike.
Esposito takes a shot to the head.
Esposito misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machine.
Machine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Esposito or not.
Machine blocking some punches.
Esposito lands with a left to the head.
Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Esposito lands a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Machine as Esposito tries to tie him up.
Esposito scores with a shoulder strike.
Machine throws an elbow but it misses.
Esposito lands a right hand that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Machine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Esposito lands an uppercut.
Esposito lands with a right to the head.
Esposito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Esposito - that landed with a thud.
Esposito is working Machine over against the cage.
Esposito scores with a hook to the body.
Esposito lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Machine takes a shot to the head.
Esposito working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machine takes a shot to the head.
Esposito lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Esposito scores with a shot to the side of Machine's head.
Esposito working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machine avoiding damage as Esposito throws knees to the body.
Esposito scores with a shot to the side of Machine's head.
Machine pushes off an throws an elbow but Esposito leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Esposito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Esposito'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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Esposito dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Esposito lands with a right hand.
Machine gets tackled into the cage by Esposito. Esposito maintains the clinch.
Esposito trying to stall but Machine improves his position.
Esposito lands an uppercut.
Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Machine pushes off an throws an elbow but Esposito leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Esposito effectively controlling the action here.
Machine lands a nice elbow.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Esposito lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Esposito - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Esposito struggles to land a body shot inside as Machine controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Esposito.
Esposito lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
Machine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Esposito lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Esposito.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Esposito.
Esposito lands a hook that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
Esposito prevents a body shot from Machine.
Still in the clinch, Esposito scores with a nice short uppercut.
Esposito is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Machine is keeping busy.
Esposito blocks a body shot from Machine.
Esposito has Machine pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machine.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Esposito's brow.
Esposito stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Esposito displaying some good clinch control by pressing Machine up against the cage.
Esposito lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Machine fails to land.
Esposito blocks the elbow strike.
Esposito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexis Machine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Esposito scores with a shoulder strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Esposito.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Esposito lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Esposito's brow.
Esposito lands a right hand that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
Esposito takes a shot to the head.
Esposito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machine's elbow.
A short left from Esposito.
Esposito blocks an elbow strike from Machine.
Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Machine tries a body shot but Esposito blocks it.
Esposito avoids the elbow strike from Machine, against the cage.
Esposito throws a punch but it's blocked by Machine.
Machine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Esposito trying to stall but Machine improves his position.
Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Esposito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Esposito lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machine.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine being controlled against the cage.
Esposito avoids a wild elbow strike from Machine.
Esposito lands a left hand.
Esposito lands a body shot in the clinch.
Esposito lands with a short shot to the head.
Machine blocking some punches.
Esposito is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Machine can't find room to land a body shot as Esposito controls the action.
Machine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machine lands an elbow inside that Esposito shrugs off.
Machine tries to work over Esposito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Esposito.
A right hand to the body from Esposito.
Esposito lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Esposito lands with a short shot to the head.
Machine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Esposito blocks an elbow strike.
Leonardo Esposito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine can't find room to land a body shot as Esposito controls the action.
Esposito stalling in the clinch.
Esposito tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Machine avoids it.
Machine throws an elbow that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters up against the cage, Machine throws an elbow but misses.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Machine throws an elbow but it misses.
Esposito lands a body punch in the clinch.
Machine being controlled against the cage.
Esposito holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Esposito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Esposito lands a body shot in the clinch.
Machine misses with an elbow over the top.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Esposito showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Esposito 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 Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Esposito!
After the fight, Leonardo Esposito was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vasko Madzarov (ranked 138 p4p, 198 weight class) and Kristoph Kringle (ranked 24 p4p, 29 weight class). Madzarov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, UNDER THE BRIDGE. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vasko Madzarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kristoph Kringle!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kringle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kringle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Madzarov throws a looping overhand right but Kringle ducks down to avoid it.
Madzarov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kringle takes a swing at Madzarov's ribcage but misses.
Madzarov thows a leg kick but Kringle checks it
and Kringle counters with a nice body shot.
Kringle tries to land a front kick but Madzarov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kringle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Madzarov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kringle throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kringle throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kringle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Madzarov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Madzarov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madzarov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kringle looks to throw a body kick
and Madzarov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kringle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kringle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kringle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kringle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Madzarov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kringle with a nice cross.
Kringle is looking to clinch but Madzarov is avoiding it.
Kringle wants to clinch up but Madzarov keeps it at a distance.
Madzarov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kringle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Madzarov scrambles back to his feet.
Madzarov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Madzarov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Kringle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kringle moves in looking to clinch but Madzarov pushes him off.
Kristoph Kringle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madzarov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Madzarov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Madzarov blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kringle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Madzarov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Madzarov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kringle.
A little feinted left hand from Madzarov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kringle swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Madzarov counters with a good, hard body kick but Kringle shrugs it off.
Kringle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Madzarov in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kringle misses with a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kringle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kringle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Madzarov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kringle misses with a shot to the body
and Madzarov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kringle misses with a hook
letting Madzarov counter with a right hand.
Kringle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Madzarov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kringle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kringle rushes Madzarov and presses him up against the cage.
Kringle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kringle blocking some punches.
Kringle wants to get back to striking at distance but Madzarov won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madzarov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kringle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kringle has Madzarov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kringle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kringle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Madzarov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Madzarov fails to land.
Madzarov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kringle.
Kringle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Madzarov has him pressed against the cage.
Kringle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Madzarov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Madzarov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kringle breaks from the clinch.
Madzarov slips under a jab.
Madzarov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Madzarov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kringle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Madzarov. Madzarov obviously looking to wear him down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kristoph Kringle will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kringle throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Madzarov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kringle avoids it.
Kringle looks to clinch
and Madzarov counters with a straight right hand.
Kringle connects with a body shot.
Kringle looks to clinch
and Madzarov counters with a low kick, right behind Kringle 's knee.
Kringle throws a poor cross that misses
and Madzarov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kringle rushes Madzarov and presses him up against the cage.
Kringle lands an uppercut.
Kringle prevents a body shot from Madzarov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madzarov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kringle backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kringle fails to land.
Kringle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kringle misses with a hook. Madzarov ducked under it nicely.
Kringle looks to land a right hand but Madzarov moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madzarov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kringle.
Kringle connects with a single shot there.
A big left from Madzarov misses.
Kringle scores with a nice body kick.
Kringle tries to clinch but Madzarov is having none of it.
Kringle throws a lazy uppercut
and Madzarov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kringle throws a half hearted mid kick.
Madzarov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Madzarov throws a sloppy body shot
and Kringle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kringle sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kringle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Madzarov.
Madzarov throwing a counter right hand but Kringle manages to avoid it.
Madzarov throws out a loose jab but Kringle uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kringle instigates a clinch.
Kringle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Madzarov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kringle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madzarov pushes Kringle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kringle tries to work over Madzarov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Madzarov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kringle controls his hands.
Kringle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kringle can't find room to land a body shot as Madzarov controls the action.
Madzarov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kringle gets through Madzarov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kringle throws a punch but it's blocked by Madzarov.
A short right from Madzarov.
Madzarov digs a right hand into Kringle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kringle's gas tank.
Kringle takes a shot to the head.
Kringle tries to throw a body punch but Madzarov avoids it by throwing Kringle back against the cage.
Madzarov misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Madzarov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madzarov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Madzarov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Kristoph Kringle has been cut.
Madzarov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kringle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kringle 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.
Kringle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kringle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Madzarov on the side of the head.
Kringle misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Madzarov misses the target.
Kringle clinches up against the cage.
Kringle lands a hook that snaps the head of Madzarov backwards.
Kringle takes a knee to the side of the body.
Madzarov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kringle is defending well for now.
Madzarov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Madzarov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Madzarov.
Kringle is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kringle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Madzarov throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kringle has a couple of punches blocked by Madzarov.
Madzarov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kringle.
Kringle tries to throw a body punch but Madzarov avoids it by throwing Kringle back against the cage.
Madzarov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kringle.
Kringle breaks from the clinch.
Madzarov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kringle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Madzarov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kringle goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kringle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kringle closes the distance but Madzarov moves to the side
and Madzarov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Madzarov delivers a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vasko Madzarov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kristoph Kringle's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A shot to the body from Kringle misses
and Madzarov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Madzarov throws a lazy body kick
and Kringle counters with a left and a right that stings Madzarov.
Kringle is looking to clinch but Madzarov is avoiding it.
Madzarov slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Madzarov misses the target.
Madzarov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kringle throws a jab when Madzarov was well out of range.
Kristoph Kringle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kringle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kringle swings widly with a right hand
and Madzarov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kringle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kringle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kringle fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Madzarov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kringle throws a poor cross that misses
and Madzarov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kringle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kringle throws a hook but Madzarov blocks it.
Kringle throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kringle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Madzarov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kringle blocks the body kick.
Madzarov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big left from Kringle misses.
Kringle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Madzarov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kringle scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kringle throws out a loose jab but Madzarov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kringle moves out of range as Madzarov strikes.
Kringle cracks Madzarov with an open hand slap.
Kringle throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Madzarov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Madzarov walks into a stiff left hand from Kringle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Madzarov keeps the fight on the outside.
Madzarov is looking to counter punch.
Kringle wants to clinch.
Madzarov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kringle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Madzarov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Madzarov throws a hook to the side of Kringle's head but Kringle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kringle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kringle lands a body shot.
Kringle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Madzarov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kringle thinking.
Madzarov throws a chopping leg kick but Kringle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kringle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Madzarov counters with a left to the body.
Kringle misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Madzarov misses its intended target.
Kringle digs a good body shot into Madzarov's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madzarov throws the left hand but Kringle avoids the punch easily.
Kringle misses with a left hand
enabling Madzarov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kringle throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Madzarov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Madzarov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Kringle as he connects with a hook.
Madzarov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Madzarov slips a straight right by Kringle.
Madzarov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kringle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Madzarov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kringle is looking to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kristoph Kringle really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kristoph Kringle's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kringle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Madzarov counter with a right hand.
Kringle throws a jab when Madzarov was well out of range.
Madzarov gets tackled into the cage by Kringle. Kringle maintains the clinch.
Madzarov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kringle lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kringle avoiding damage as Madzarov throws knees to the body.
Madzarov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kringle.
A short right from Madzarov on the inside.
Madzarov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kringle.
Kringle avoiding damage as Madzarov throws knees to the body.
Kringle avoiding damage as Madzarov throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Madzarov on the inside.
Madzarov pushes Kringle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kringle is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Madzarov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Madzarov tries to land knees in the clinch but Kringle avoids the damage to the body.
Madzarov misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Madzarov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madzarov throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Madzarov.
Madzarov tries to land a knee to the head but Kringle blocks with his arms.
Kringle is trying to force a seperation but Madzarov has the dominant position.
Madzarov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kringle.
Madzarov lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kringle.
Kringle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Madzarov ducks under a wild hook from Kringle.
A quick step to the side and Madzarov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kringle cracks Madzarov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kringle scores with a body shot.
Kringle lands with a right hand.
Crunch! Kringle slams his shin into Madzarov's torso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kringle.
Kringle misses with a body shot.
Kringle lands a lovely overhand right.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Madzarov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kringle - the referee stops the clock and Madzarov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kringle. Madzarov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Madzarov misses with a kick to the body.
Kringle misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Madzarov misses its target.
Kringle clinches up against the cage.
Madzarov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kringle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Madzarov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kringle backwards.
Kringle breaks from the clinch.
Kringle misses with an uppercut
and Madzarov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madzarov avoids the body shot from Kringle.
Madzarov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Kringle. Beautiful body shot.
Madzarov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kringle.
And Madzarov counters with a quick kick to the body but Kringle blocks it.
Kringle lands with a right hand.
Kringle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Madzarov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kringle misses with a left hand
and Madzarov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kringle misses with a body punch
and Madzarov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kringle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kringle swings widly with a right hand
and Madzarov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madzarov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kringle closes the distance looking to clinch
and Madzarov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Madzarov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kringle lets loose with a powerful body kick. Madzarov will feel that in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kringle rushes Madzarov and presses him up against the cage.
Kringle manages to break the clinch.
Madzarov ducks right into an uppercut from Kringle.
Kringle checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Kristoph Kringle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kristoph Kringle'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. This is the final round!
Kringle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vasko Madzarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Madzarov misses the shot to the body.
Kringle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A shot to the liver by Kringle. Beautiful body shot.
Kringle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kringle clinches with his opponent.
Madzarov takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madzarov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kringle manages to break the clinch.
Kringle just misses with a punch to the body.
Madzarov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kringle clinches with his opponent.
Madzarov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Madzarov misses with the head strike.
Madzarov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kringles head.
Vasko Madzarov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Madzarov tries a knee to the head but Kringle blocks it.
Madzarov gets through Kringle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Madzarov missing with knees to the body.
Kringle lands a body punch.
Madzarov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kringle manages to break the clinch.
Kringle throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jab from Kringle.
Madzarov walks into a left hand.
Kringle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kringle connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madzarov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kringle throws a jab but it's blocked by Madzarov.
Kringle lands a head shot.
Kringle scores with a push kick.
Kringle scores with a one two! Madzarov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kringle throws out a powerful jab.
Kringle sizes up Madzarov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kringle scores with a jab to the body.
Kringle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kringle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice jab there from Kringle.
Madzarov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Madzarov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kringle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Madzarov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kringle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Madzarov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kringle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Madzarov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Madzarov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kringle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kringle swings widly with a right hand
letting Madzarov counter with a right hand.
Kringle moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kringle blocking some punches.
Kringle breaks from the clinch.
Kringle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kringle scores with a push kick.
Kringle lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Vasko Madzarov has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kringle.
Madzarov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kringle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Madzarov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kringle uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kristoph Kringle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kringle 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 George Francis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristoph Kringle!
Kristoph Kringle decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gord Ryan (ranked 40 p4p, 145 weight class) and Nick Durling (ranked 5 p4p, 20 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ryan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rusty Cage. Durling has chosen BABYMETAL - KARATE as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gord Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Durling!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Durling lands with a shot to the body.
Durling ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Durling throws a right hand that misses
and Durling takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Durling misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durling ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryan moves away.
A slow jab from Durling misses its intended target.
Ryan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durling swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ryan counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Nick Durling has been cut.
Durling throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Durling misses the body punch
letting Ryan counter with a right hand.
Durling throws a poor cross that misses
and Ryan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Durling! Ryan lets Durling back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durling misses with a shot to the body
and Ryan counters with a big right hand! Oh Durling is in trouble here! Ryan follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gord Ryan!
Gord Ryan 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raven Harris (ranked 6 p4p, 13 weight class) and Danny Danger (ranked 2 p4p, 3 weight class). Harris comes to the cage accompanied by The Assassin. The crowd seem to be enjoying Danger's choice of entrance music: Wham! - Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raven Harris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Danny Danger!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Danger throws a head kick that misses.
Harris swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Danger throws a sloppy head kick
and Harris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danger tries to score with a low kick but Harris moves his leg out of the way.
Danger swings widly with a right hand
and Harris counters with a nice uppercut.
Harris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harris blocks the body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Harris misses its target.
Danny Danger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger throws an off balance right hand
and Harris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Danger misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danger lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Raven Harris has been cut.
Danger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Danger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Danger.
Harris was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Danger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Danger.
Danger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Harris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Danger.
Danger misses with a right hand
and Harris counters with a stiff right hand.
Danger looks to land a right hand but Harris moved out of range.
Harris throwing a counter right hand but Danger manages to avoid it.
Danger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Harris has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danger lets loose with a powerful body kick. Harris will feel that in the morning.
Danger moves away from the strike by Harris.
Danger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Danger wants to slow Harris down by chopping away at his legs.
Good shot there by Danger.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Danger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danger lands a jab to the head.
Danger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Harris. That did some damage!
Danger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harris.
Danger throws a head kick that misses
and Harris counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danger throws a chopping leg kick but Harris manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Harris throws a quick counter head kick but Danger was just out of range.
Danger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Danger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raven Harris'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.
Danger scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Harris avoids a punch combination nicely.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris slips a straight right by Danger.
Harris lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Danger looks to land a left hand but Harris moved out of range nicely.
As Danger looks to move away, Harris throws a big counter combo but Danger just gets out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Danger.
Danger misses with a lunging right hand
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danger takes a kick to the side of the head.
Danger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Danger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Harris's head.
Raven Harris's cut is getting worse.
Harris moves out of range as Danger strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris clinches.
Danger tries a body shot but Harris blocks it.
Danger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Harris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Danger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Danger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Danger breaks from the clinch.
Harris has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Harris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Danger.
A little feinted left hand from Harris on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harris throws a lazy uppercut
and Harris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harris slips under a jab.
Harris throwing a counter right hand but Danger manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danger misses with a body kick.
Harris half committed to a counter leg kick.
Danger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Danger misses with an uppercut
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Harris to score with a decent uppercut.
Danger loads up on a big right hand but Harris slips the punch.
Harris appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws a right hand that misses
and Danger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Danger throws a hook to the side of Harris's head but Harris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harris throwing a counter right hand but Danger manages to avoid it.
Harris dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Danger. That did some damage!
Harris takes one on the button.
Raven Harris's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Danger lands a right hook to the body.
Danger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harris.
Harris half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Danger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Raven Harris's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Harris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danger.
It appears Harris was looking to counter with a kick there.
Danger throws a lazy head kick
and Harris counters with a slapping leg kick.
Harris swings widly with a right hand
and Danger counters with a nice uppercut.
Danger tries a low kick but Harris avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger moves out of range of the body kick.
Harris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danger missing with a left hand there. Harris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Danger clobbers Harris with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Harris takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Good standup being displayed there by Danger as he connects with a hook.
Harris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Danger throws a poor cross that misses
and Harris makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Danger misses
and Harris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Harris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Danger takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris lands a right hand.
Harris cracks Danger with a nice body shot.
Danger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Danger tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harris putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Danger in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harris.
Danger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harris landing knees to the body.
Harris lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Harris.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris digs a right hand underneath Danger's ribcage. Danger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Danger has a couple of punches blocked by Harris.
A short left from Harris.
Harris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Danger backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Harris.
Harris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dangers head.
Harris struggles to land a body shot inside as Danger controls his hands.
Harris lands a right hand.
Harris scores with a nice hook to the head.
Harris prevents a body shot from Danger.
Raven Harris has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Harris.
Harris lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harris.
A hook to the body from Harris.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Danger or not.
Harris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harris lands with a right to the head.
 Danger is rocked!
Harris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Danger backwards.
Danger is still on wobbly legs! Can Harris finish him?
Danger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Harris.
Harris lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris scores with a shoulder strike.
Harris lands a left hand.
Harris lands with a light punch inside.
Harris dips a shoulder and cracks Danger with a mighty uppercut! Danger falls back against the cage and Harris unloads with a barrage of strikes! Danger is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Harris screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raven Harris!
Raven Harris retains his light heavyweight title!
Raven Harris 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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