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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lance Hardwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scot Blennerhassett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lance Hardwood could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Scot Blennerhassett's chin.
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lance Hardwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scot Blennerhassett!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardwood gets a double leg takedown into Blennerhassett's guard.
Hardwood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hardwood wants to control from the top but Blennerhassett keeps moving.
Blennerhassett is controlling Hardwood's posture.
Blennerhassett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blennerhassett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hardwood in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hardwood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blennerhassett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blennerhassett pulls Hardwood in to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hardwood preventing the sweep.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blennerhassett misses with the head strike.
Blennerhassett throws a head punch that misses.
Hardwood gets through Blennerhassett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hardwood gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hardwood trying to control but Blennerhassett is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blennerhassett seems keen to control Hardwood's posture.
Hardwood stopping the sweep attempt from Blennerhassett.
Hardwood content to stall in guard here.
Hardwood throwing strikes but missing.
Blennerhassett keeping moving, preventing Hardwood from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hardwood shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blennerhassett sprawls well. Blennerhassett wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hardwood gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blennerhassett leaves Hardwood with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hardwood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That kick from Hardwood tenderised Blennerhassett's leg. Blennerhassett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blennerhassett blocks a low kick nicely.
Blennerhassett wants to counter with a clinch but Hardwood pushes him away.
Hardwood misses the shot to the body.
Blennerhassett throws a sloppy head kick and Hardwood moves out of range easily.
Hardwood looks for the body kick but Blennerhassett saw that one coming.
Hardwood tries to clinch up.
Blennerhassett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blennerhassett wants to counter with a clinch but Hardwood pushes him away.
Hardwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Blennerhassett is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blennerhassett throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hardwood counters with a thumping low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hardwood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blennerhassett throws out a counter right but Hardwood avoids it with no problem.
Hardwood goes for a double leg but Blennerhassett avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blennerhassett continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blennerhassett! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Hardwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardwood defending well as Blennerhassett loads up on a big left hand.
Blennerhassett swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hardwood.
Hardwood walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Lance Hardwood has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardwood. Blennerhassett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blennerhassett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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!
Hardwood misses with a lunging right hand
and Blennerhassett counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blennerhassett throws an elbow but it misses.
Blennerhassett is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Blennerhassett lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Hardwood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lance Hardwood's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Blennerhassett closes the distance and clinches.
Blennerhassett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blennerhassett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A body shot lands from Blennerhassett.
Hardwood has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Blennerhassett after a bit of a struggle.
Hardwood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardwood wants the takedown. Blennerhassett is fighting it off but Hardwood persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Blennerhassett's guard against the cage.
Blennerhassett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hardwood is one step ahead there.
Hardwood wants to pass the guard but Blennerhassett is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardwood preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardwood drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blennerhassett manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hardwood has Blennerhassett in his guard.
Hardwood is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hardwood looking for a sweep. Not yet Hardwood, not yet.
Hardwood pulls Blennerhassett in close to prevent any damage.
Blennerhassett looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Blennerhassett trying to control but Hardwood is working from the bottom.
Hardwood seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hardwood keeping moving, preventing Blennerhassett from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood misses with a hook.
Blennerhassett steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hardwood.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hardwood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hardwood misses with a straight left.
Blennerhassett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hardwoods jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hardwood shoots for a double leg takedown but Blennerhassett sprawls well. He's pushed Hardwood's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blennerhassett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hardwood throws a shot from downtown. Blennerhassett moves away and avoids it.
Blennerhassett is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hardwood is looking to clinch.
Hardwood catches Blennerhassett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Blennerhassett throws a big shot that misses.
Hardwood shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blennerhassett as he avoids it easily.
Blennerhassett lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Hardwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardwood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blennerhassett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blennerhassett avoids it really well and circles away.
Blennerhassett closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hardwood has Blennerhassett pushed against the cage.
Blennerhassett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blennerhassett will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hardwood up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blennerhassett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Hardwood looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scot Blennerhassett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lance Hardwood's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Blennerhassett connects with a body shot that sends Hardwood's belly button to the back.
Blennerhassett looks to land a left hand but Hardwood moved out of range nicely.
Hardwood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hardwood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blennerhassett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardwood goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hardwood wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardwood fails with a takedown attempt.
Blennerhassett moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blennerhassett is trying to maintain a safe position but Hardwood gets an underhook and turns Blennerhassett into the cage.
Hardwood struggles to land a body shot inside as Blennerhassett controls his hands.
Blennerhassett pushes Hardwood back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blennerhassett misses with the head strike.
Hardwood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hardwood lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blennerhassett or not.
Blennerhassett misses with an elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hardwood throws a punch but it's blocked by Blennerhassett.
Blennerhassett tries to work over Hardwood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardwood can't find room to land a body shot as Blennerhassett controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blennerhassett lands with a light punch inside.
Blennerhassett is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hardwood is keeping busy.
Hardwood is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hardwood can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Hardwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardwood is looking for a takedown.
Hardwood lands an uppercut.
Blennerhassett throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hardwood lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Blennerhassett.
Blennerhassett misses with a body punch.
Hardwood digs a right hand into Blennerhassett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blennerhassett's gas tank.
Hardwood lands with a short shot to the head.
Hardwood effectively controlling the action here.
Hardwood misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Hardwood scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blennerhassett lands a nice shot to the body.
Blennerhassett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hardwood turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hardwood manages to end up in side control.
Blennerhassett struggling a bit here.
Blennerhassett is looking for a sweep.
Blennerhassett sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Blennerhassett moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hardwood throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood wants to control from the top but Blennerhassett keeps moving.
Hardwood is working Blennerhassett over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Blennerhassett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blennerhassett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hardwood.
Blennerhassett controls Hardwood momentarily but Hardwood frees himself.
Blennerhassett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Blennerhassett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blennerhassett misses with a double jab.
As Blennerhassett looks to move away, Hardwood throws a big counter combo bu Blennerhassett just gets out of the way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardwood forces Blennerhassett back against the cage and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lance Hardwood.
I think Hardwood has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lance Hardwood!
Lance Hardwood looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'LEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEROOOYYY JEEEEEEEEEEEEENKIIIIINS!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Zumo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralfson Calvacante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calvacante has chosen Go to sleep bitch as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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145 lbs
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeff Zumo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ralfson Calvacante!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calvacante throws a series of strikes that have Zumo backpedaling.
Calvacante is looking to clinch.
Calvacante slaps away a takedown attempt from Zumo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zumo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Calvacante as he avoids it easily.
Zumo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Zumo throwing shots but Calvacante is blocking nicely.
Zumo prevents Calvacante from standing back up.
Zumo working Calvacante over with strikes.
Zumo stops Calvacante from getting back to his feet.
Zumo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Calvacante pushes Zumo off looking to stand but Zumo dives back in and keeps control.
Zumo is trying to control the action in half guard but Calvacante is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Calvacante pushes Zumo off looking to stand but Zumo dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zumo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Calvacante is trying to stand.
Nice strikes from Zumo there.
Calvacante tries to kick Zumo off but Zumo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zumo 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.
Calvacante told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Calvacante wants to get back to his feet.
Zumo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Calvacante's head.
Zumo working Calvacante over with strikes.
Zumo thows a huge punch but Calvacante dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calvacante has hold of Zumo's hands but Zumo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zumo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Calvacante is rocked!
Zumo lands a big elbow - Calvacante is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Zumo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Zumo!
A relieved looking Jeff Zumo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Cousteau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bone Crash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cousteau comes to the cage accompanied by 20000 Leagues Under the Sea - The Monster Attacks . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacques Cousteau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bone Crash!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crash keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cousteau.
Cousteau throws a chopping leg kick but Crash manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Crash flicks out a counter leg kick but Cousteau steps away.
Crash fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cousteau has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Crash looks to land a body kick but Cousteau moved away.
Crash pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Crash lands a head kick!
Crash throws a body kick that misses.
Crash displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cousteau.
Crash throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cousteau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cousteau wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bone Crash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cousteau takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cousteau changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Crash looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cousteau tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cousteau looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cousteau is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Crash has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cousteau working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cousteau misses with the ground and pound.
Cousteau tries to advance to mount but Crash denies him.
Cousteau working away.
Cousteau in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Crash takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cousteau goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Crash rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cousteau's guard! Nice work there by Crash!
Cousteau working for a triangle but Crash defends it easily.
Crash has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Armory $475. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Cousteau working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crash doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crash manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cousteau wants to improve his position but instead Crash has moved into half guard.
Cousteau looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cousteau looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cousteau misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Crash is trying to control. Cousteau wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Crash blocks the strikes from Cousteau.
Cousteau throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Cousteau wants to get back to full guard.
Cousteau looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crash is controlling the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cousteau checks a low kick from Crash.
Cousteau tries to counter by clinching up but Crash breaks away and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jacques Cousteau will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cousteau throws a shot from downtown. Crash moves away and avoids it.
Crash defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cousteau.
Crash throws a leg kick but Cousteau sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cousteau misses with a hook
and Crash counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cousteau avoids the head kick by Crash.
Crash throws a series of punches but Cousteau avoids them all with ease.
Cousteau shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cousteau stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crash swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cousteau trying to control the position from guard on top but Crash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crash avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cousteau wants to control from the top but Crash keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cousteau missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cousteau in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cousteau throws an elbow that misses. Crash uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cousteau's guard. Nice move by Crash!
Cousteau throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cousteau not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cousteau has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Crash is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cousteau.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cousteau is trying to improve his position.
Crash staying calm.
Crash trying to control the position but Cousteau is working away.
Cousteau is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cousteau is working hard here to advance position.
Cousteau gets back to half guard.
Cousteau trying to control but Crash postures up.
Cousteau is looking to improve his position.
Cousteau actively working from the bottom here.
Crash wants to take a breather but Cousteau is having none of it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cousteau misses the shot to the body.
Cousteau will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Crash attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Crash scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A combination from Crash does no damage.
Crash with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cousteau shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacques Cousteau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cousteau throws a hook but Crash avoids it easily.
Crash is looking to slow Cousteau down with leg kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crash throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crash connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bone Crash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bone Crash showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Crash stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crash wants it to stay on the feet.
Crash stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crash wants it to stay on the feet.
Crash misses with a low kick.
Cousteau tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crash has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cousteau stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cousteau connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cousteau. Crash does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crash moves away from the strike by Cousteau.
Crash is looking for the big counter here.
Crash throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cousteau shoots for a takedown but Crash saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacques Cousteau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Crash. Those never looked like landing.
Crash throws a head kick that misses.
Crash lands a high kick!
Crash explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A combination from Crash does no damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Cousteau misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cousteau drives through and clinches with Crash against the cage.
Crash tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cousteau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crash prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Crash - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cousteau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crash stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cousteau is trying to pull guard but Crash has him pressed against the cage.
Cousteau jumps guard but Crash turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Crash blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Cousteau's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cousteau is trying to drag Crash to the mat but Crash just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crash creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cousteau's defenses.
Crash leaning against his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crash breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cousteau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crash counters with an inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Crash. That's going to slow Cousteau down.
Crash throws a lazy head kick
and Cousteau counters with a left to the body.
Bone Crash is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crash throws a head kick that Cousteau semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cousteau looks to score with a jab to the body but Crash is just out of range.
Crash throws a counter combo.
Cousteau fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Crash to the ground. Cousteau is now in Crash's guard.
Crash trying to keep a closed guard but Cousteau is proving a slippery customer.
Cousteau pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crash is keeping the position for now.
Cousteau working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cousteau has gone for a leg lock! Crash slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cousteau's guard.
Cousteau keeping moving, preventing Crash from controlling successfully.
Crash stopping the sweep attempt from Cousteau.
Cousteau keeping moving, preventing Crash from controlling successfully.
Cousteau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cousteau looking for subs off his back but Crash has passed one foot through into half guard.
Crash wants to pass to mount but Cousteau is defending the position.
Cousteau gets full guard.
Cousteau isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Crash stacks Cousteau on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Crash!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bone Crash comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Crash 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bone Crash!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Matias Demaestri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milovan Drecun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drecun is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Clash - Rudie cant fail. 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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211 lbs
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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
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Enzo Matias Demaestri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milovan Drecun!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Demaestri. Those never looked like landing.
Demaestri scores with a hook to the body. Drecun takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A cross from Demaestri lands.
Demaestri has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Demaestri misses with an uppercut.
Demaestri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Demaestri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drecun circles away quickly and effectively.
Drecun's coach down at Cheap Elites! Golden Eye Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Drecun's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Drecun slips under a jab from Demaestri.
Demaestri misses with a left hand
and Drecun moves into the clinch.
Drecun is working for takedown but Demaestri is calmly controlling the position for now.
Drecun keeps control of Demaestri as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drecun wants a takedown.
Demaestri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Demaestri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drecun circles away quickly and effectively.
Drecun is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Drecun ducks under a wild hook from Demaestri.
Drecun tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drecun shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Demaestri as he avoids it easily.
Enzo Matias Demaestri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milovan Drecun.
Demaestri takes a swing at Drecun's ribcage but misses.
Demaestri moves into range and connects with a jab.
Demaestri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drecun.
Demaestri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Demaestri takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Drecun darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Drecun prevents Demaestri from standing back up.
Drecun throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Drecun stalling.
Demaestri kicks off Drecun and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Demaestri does it's job there.
Drecun shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Demaestri but Demaestri pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Demaestri throws a big counter combination but Drecun scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Demaestri lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Drecun ducks under a wild hook from Demaestri.
Demaestri paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Demaestri throws a body punch but Drecun moves out of range.
Demaestri with a nice cross.
Demaestri listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Drecun is rocked!
Demaestri sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Drecun's defenses. It connects perfectly with Drecun's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Enzo Matias Demaestri!
Our winner, Enzo Matias Demaestri, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sailor Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Peacock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Disciples of Power - Lords of Creation. Peacock comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bring The Noise by Public Enemy & Anthrax kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sailor Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drew Peacock!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Gracie gets a takedown into half guard.
Peacock is looking to improve his position.
Peacock is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
We've been hearing that Gracie has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is keen to just control but Peacock is a slippery customer.
Peacock is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Peacock is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peacock won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Gracie is trying to control. Peacock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Peacock!
Peacock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Peacock is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Peacock is having none of it.
Peacock defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Peacock turns into him and now he's in Gracie's guard.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Peacock trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Peacock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Peacock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peacock stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Gracie has an active guard here but Peacock has managed to pass into half guard.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard but Peacock has passed into side control.
Gracie is trying to control Peacock's posture but Peacock avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Peacock wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peacock controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sailor Gracie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Peacock defends it nicely.
Peacock lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
Sailor Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peacock connects with the punch.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peacock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Peacock leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sailor Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left lands for Peacock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Peacock to score with a decent uppercut.
Peacock circles away from the clinch attempt
and Peacock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peacock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gracie has Peacock up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Peacock to keep the fight standing.
Peacock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peacock has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Peacock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gracie pulls guard.
Peacock trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Peacock doesn't defend quickly enough and Gracie has managed to lock this one up! Can Peacock escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gracie on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sailor Gracie!
Our winner, Sailor Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Giovani Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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151 lbs
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159 lbs
17 - 9 - 1 |
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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
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giovani Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz staying out of range there.
Castro defending well as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz loads up on a big left hand.
Castro connects with a crisp jab.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves forwards but Castro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz, right into the meat.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz sizes up Castro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a head kick.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Castro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz cracks Castro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Castro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Washengtoneo Bandairrezz somewhat.
Castro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A low kick from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is predictable there
and Castro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Castro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Castro misses with a lunging right hand
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with an outside leg kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a wild body shot.
A jab lands there for Castro.
Castro throws a hook but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz avoids it easily.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a good cross that connects.
Castro missing with a left hand there. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looks to land a combination but Castro avoids it well.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz fails to land the takedown.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants to clinch up but Castro keeps it at a distance.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz dives in and grabs Castro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Castro pushes down on Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's head and hops out.
Giovani Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to clinch up but Castro circles away and keeps his distance.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Castro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looks to throw a body kick
and Castro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz ducks under a wild hook from Castro.
Castro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a body punch but Castro moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Castro misses its target.
Castro lands the left hand.
Giovani Castro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Castro in his tracks.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz shoots and misses
and Castro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Castro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Castro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz works Castro's body with a nice hook.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz 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.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castro.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castro.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a fast counter high kick but Castro manages to duck under it in time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz slips under a jab from Castro.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Castro rather than just go for the knockout.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with an uppercut. Castro saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Castro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Castro throws a hook to the side of Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's head but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed right hand from Castro misses the target.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Castro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Castro loads up on a big right hand but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz slips the punch.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Castro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Giovani Castro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Castro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Castro throwing a counter right hand but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz manages to avoid it.
Castro cracks the inside of Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's front leg.
Castro blocks a head kick by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Castro feints a jab promting Washengtoneo Bandairrezz to slip. Castro then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Castro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Castro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Castro checks a leg kick nicely.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looks to move away, Castro throws a big counter combo bu Washengtoneo Bandairrezz just gets out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro lands a head shot.
Castro blocks a low kick nicely.
Castro stuffs the takedown attempt from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz gets slowly back to his feet.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants to slow Castro down by chopping away at his legs.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castro as he jumps to the side.
Castro lands a glancing blow to the side of Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's head.
Giovani Castro is winning the standup battle so far.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to clinch but Castro moves out of range.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a low kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws the kick towards the body but Castro avoids it.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castro is fending him off so far but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz persists. Nope, Castro circles away and we're back to standing.
Giovani Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz shoots in and gets a takedown into Castro's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a big right hand that misses.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants to control from the top but Castro keeps moving.
Castro wants to sweep here but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz controlling him for the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A low kick from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses
and Castro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a body kick that misses.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a low kick, looking for Castro's leg but Castro calmly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Castro misses the target.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz scores with a nice right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Castro as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Castro blocks the leg kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Castro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a lazy head kick
and Castro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Castro misses.
Castro takes a kick to the side of the head.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz goes for a double leg but Castro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Castro continues to drive forward.
Castro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A solid body kick from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Castro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Castro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Castro.
Castro ducks right into an uppercut from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castro is looking to counter punch.
Castro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a good low kick that Castro was not able to check.
Castro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castro as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a leg kick
enabling Castro to counter with a crisp jab.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants to clinch but Castro slips to the side
and Castro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Castro to counter with a crisp jab.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a body kick that misses.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Castro's calf.
Nice takedown defense from Castro. No joy for Washengtoneo Bandairrezz on that attempt.
Giovani Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves away from the strike by Castro.
Castro avoids the body shot from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a high kick!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz thows a leg kick but Castro checks it
and Castro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Castro misses with a right hand
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz thows a leg kick but Castro checks it
and Castro counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Castro throwing a counter right hand but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses
enabling Castro to counter with a crisp jab.
Castro lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands with a shot to the body.
Castro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Castro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz ducks under a wild hook from Castro.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries a head kick but it misses.
Castro avoids the body shot from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a sloppy head kick and Castro moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Castro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Castro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Castro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a takedown attempt
and Castro counters with a stiff right hand.
Castro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice defenses there by Castro.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Castro.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz connects with a solid leg kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Castro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Castro cracks Washengtoneo Bandairrezz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz shoots and misses
and Castro counters with a slapping leg kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to score with a low kick but Castro moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Castro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Castro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
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!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looks for the body kick but Castro saw that one coming.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castro swivels and escapes.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz scores with the left hand. Castro knows he should have avoided that one.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a body kick that misses
and Castro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giovani Castro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Castro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giovani Castro!
A very excited looking Giovani Castro made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz spoke after the fight, saying 'To much a chicken choking before da fight.. Time to figure out what to do! Shit man!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tarik Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Mylleri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mylleri's choice of entrance music: Om du har nåt att säga, säg det till mig!. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tarik Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leo Mylleri!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with the combination.
Mylleri throws a big shot that misses.
Mylleri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slow jab from Mylleri misses its intended target.
Johnson is looking for a counter combo.
Leo Mylleri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mylleri throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Mylleri takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mylleri to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Mylleri pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mylleri trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Mylleri stops Johnson from standing up.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson trying to strike off his back.
Mylleri trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Mylleri slips nicely into half guard.
Mylleri stalling.
Mylleri missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mylleri stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mylleri is working away from the top position though.
Mylleri wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Mylleri is controlling well.
Mylleri prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Johnson has hold of Mylleri's hands but Mylleri slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Mylleri.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Mylleri is controlling him well.
Mylleri missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mylleri punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Mylleri darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Mylleri into the cage.
A big right from Mylleri misses.
Johnson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mylleri connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mylleri misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mylleri drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mylleri's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mylleri throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson is looking to control Mylleri's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mylleri prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Johnson is looking to get back to full guard here but Mylleri has managed to pass to side control instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mylleri scoring with punches from side control.
Johnson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Mylleri's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Mylleri has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KY GYM. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Mylleri dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A shot to the body from Mylleri misses
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Mylleri avoids nicely.
Mylleri throws a one two combo.
Mylleri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Johnson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mylleri. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tarik Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mylleri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Mylleri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mylleri. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Mylleri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mylleri with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mylleri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mylleri misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mylleri jabs at Johnson's body.
Mylleri throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mylleri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mylleri. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson slips a jab from Mylleri.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mylleri. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mylleri takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mylleri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mylleri swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mylleri scores with a body shot.
Mylleri throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson is looking for a counter combo.
Mylleri misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Mylleri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mylleri throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mylleri throws out the jab.
Johnson slips under a jab from Mylleri.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Mylleri avoids nicely.
It seemed like Mylleri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mylleri scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mylleri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mylleri throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mylleri with a nice cross.
Mylleri misses with a wild combination.
Mylleri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Mylleri misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mylleri misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Tarik Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mylleri.
Mylleri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mylleri.
Mylleri throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Johnson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mylleri lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Leo Mylleri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Mylleri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mylleri. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mylleri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mylleri.
As Mylleri looks to move away, Johnson throws a big counter combo bu Mylleri just gets out of the way.
Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mylleri connects with a looping right hand.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mylleri stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mylleri misses with a right hand
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mylleri misses with a looping right.
Johnson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mylleri misses with a straight right.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mylleri circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson defending well as Mylleri loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mylleri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mylleri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mylleri drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mylleri wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mylleri working the head and body with strikes.
Johnson tries to buck Mylleri off but Mylleri is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson struggling a bit here.
Johnson tries to buck Mylleri off but Mylleri is having none of it.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson is not content to let Mylleri control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson struggling a bit here.
Leo Mylleri has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mylleri trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control but Mylleri postures up.
Mylleri wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Mylleri working the head with strikes.
Mylleri in side control, throwing shots but Johnson defends.
Mylleri grinds an elbow into Johnson's temple.
Mylleri landing strikes.
Mylleri is putting a hurting on Johnson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mylleri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson wants to control but Mylleri postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Mylleri drags him back down.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Johnson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Johnson is staying active underneath Mylleri, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mylleri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Mylleri connects with the punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mylleri swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Mylleri.
Mylleri misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Mylleri really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mylleri lands a lovely overhand right.
A big right from Mylleri misses.
Mylleri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mylleri connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
Johnson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mylleri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Johnson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mylleri scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mylleri throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Mylleri.
Mylleri digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
A shot to the liver by Mylleri. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mylleri throws out the jab.
Nice body punch from Mylleri.
Mylleri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Mylleri throws a big shot that misses.
Mylleri dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Mylleri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Mylleri misses with a right hand
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mylleri throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Mylleri swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a big counter combination but Mylleri scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mylleri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mylleri falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mylleri looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Mylleri misses with a jab to the body
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
Mylleri throws a combination that misses
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Mylleri backing up. Mylleri nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.
Johnson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mylleri lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A telegraphed right hand from Mylleri misses the target.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mylleri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mylleri misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Mylleri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mylleri. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Mylleri. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mylleri throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Mylleri.
Mylleri scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mylleri misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mylleri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mylleri throws a good cross that connects.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Mylleri dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice jab there from Johnson.
Johnson tries to bum rush Mylleri with a series of wild strikes but Mylleri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mylleri throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mylleri misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mylleri is rocked!
Nice uppercut there from Mylleri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson defending well as Mylleri loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Mylleri throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mylleri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Johnson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mylleri dives on top into guard.
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.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mylleri is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mylleri is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Johnson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mylleri stacks Johnson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mylleri!
Mylleri scoring with punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mylleri scoring with punches and elbows.
Johnson is trying to control Mylleri's posture but Mylleri avoids it.
Mylleri trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Mylleri landing a few strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mylleri working away.
Johnson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mylleri has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
Mylleri trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Leo Mylleri is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mylleri unleashes a big counter combination but Johnson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Mylleri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mylleri clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mylleri connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.
Mylleri looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Mylleri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mylleri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tarik Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mylleri scores with a jab to the body.
Mylleri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mylleri misses with a body punch
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mylleri connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Mylleri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mylleri has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Mylleri!
Leo Mylleri is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Leo Mylleri thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
52% |
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