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Ascension 340 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bam Margera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ba Lil III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Margera's entrance music is Clutch - The Regulator. A fine choice. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
26 - 13 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
26 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bam Margera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ba Lil III!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lil III swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Margera.
Lil III catches Margera with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lil III paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Margera moves out of range as Lil III strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Margera checks a leg kick.
We've been informed that Lil III has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Margera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lil III stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lil III tries to clinch but Margera is having none of it.
Lil III will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Margera throwing a counter right hand but Lil III manages to avoid it.
Lil III throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Margera lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lil III looks to land a right hand but Margera moved out of range.
Lil III misses with a few strikes there.
Lil III throws a right hand that misses
and Margera counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lil III will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Margera appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Margera.
Lil III scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lil III takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margera lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lil III throws a nice looking combination but Margera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lil III tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Margera was well out of range. Poor timing from Lil III.
Margera ducks under a wild hook from Lil III.
Margera tries a head kick but it misses.
Lil III scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lil III throws a hook to the side of Margera's head but Margera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slapping leg kick lands for Margera.
Lil III throws a jab but it's blocked by Margera.
Lil III misses with a straight left.
Lil III misses with a looping left.
Lil III moves in looking to clinch but Margera pushes him off.
Margera walks into a stiff left hand from Lil III.
Margera walks into a jab.
Margera throws a jab but it's blocked by Lil III.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lil III stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Margera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lil III slips a straight right by Margera.
Lil III let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lil III throws a body shot but no joy.
Margera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lil III.
Margera feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Margera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab by Margera.
Lil III takes one to the chin there.
Lil III chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Margera can pounce on him.
Lil III checks the leg kick.
Lil III swings for the body but Margera moves out of range.
Margera misses with a wild body shot.
Lil III throws a series of strikes that have Margera backpedaling.
A big left from Margera misses.
Ba Lil III seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lil III tries to clinch up.
A shot to the liver by Lil III. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Margera.
Margera attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lil III unleashes a big counter combination but Margera bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jab by Lil III.
Lil III takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Margera lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lil III's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lil III duly obliges.
Margera 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.
Nice straight punches there by Lil III. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lil III.
Margera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lil III is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Margera had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lil III cracks the inside of Margera's front leg.
Lil III is looking to score with low kicks.
Lil III just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMargera.
Lil III loads up on a big right hand but Margera slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lil III uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Margera.
Lil III is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Margera.
It looked like Margera wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Margera finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Margera is looking to score with low kicks.
Lil III misses the shot to the body.
Lil III throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Bam Margera has been cut.
Lil III connects with a nice looking jab.
Margera misses with a low kick as Lil III jumps back.
Lil III lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Margera misses with a low kick.
Lil III blocks a leg kick.
Lil III is looking for the big counter here.
Margera wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Margera. Lil III does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Margera takes one to the side of the head.
Margera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Lil III there.
Lil III clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ba Lil III dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bam Margera's cut.
That's time! Margera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lil III swings for the body but Margera moves out of range.
Margera is looking to land body kicks.
Margera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Margera looks to score with a jab to the body but Lil III is just out of range.
Margera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Lil III responds with a good body kick, but Margera manages to step out the way in time.
Margera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Margera thows a body kick. Lil III tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lil III!
Lil III misses with a body shot.
Lil III tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Lil III misses.
Lil III throws the left hand but Margera avoids the punch easily.
Lil III throws a body punch but Margera moves out of range.
Lil III connects with a body shot that sends Margera's belly button to the back.
Lil III looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Margera blocks a head kick by Lil III.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margera scores with a jab.
Lil III rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Margera counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lil III cracks Margera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lil III tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ba Lil III seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Lil III.
Lil III misses with a wild body shot.
Lil III jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lil III throws a looping overhand right but Margera ducks down to avoid it.
Lil III throws a head kick that misses.
Lil III bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lil III throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Margera tried to counter with a leg kick but Lil III avoided it.
Margera takes one to the side of the head.
Margera throws a leg kick
and Lil III counters with a nice uppercut.
Margera throws a body punch but Lil III moves out of range.
Margera cracks the inside of Lil III's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Margera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lil III.
Lil III throws an off balance right hand
and Margera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lil III looks to score with a jab to the body but Margera is just out of range.
Lil III throws a body punch but Margera moves out of range.
Margera slips a jab and a cross from Lil III.
Margera uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lil III cracks Margera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lil III does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Margera looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lil III thows a leg kick but Margera checks it
and Margera makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A combination from Lil III does no damage.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Margera might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Lil III thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lil III, as that shot connected.
Lil III is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Margera.
Lil III has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lil III there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lil III avoids the body shot from Margera.
Lil III misses with a straight right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Margera.
Margera gets tackled into the cage by Lil III. Lil III maintains the clinch.
Lil III pushes Margera back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Margera trying to stall but Lil III improves his position.
Lil III has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short left from Lil III.
Margera tries to land knees in the clinch but Lil III avoids the damage to the body.
Lil III trying to stall but Margera improves his position.
Margera is trying to break the clinch but Lil III is controlling him.
Margera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Lil III.
Lil III can't find room to land a body shot as Margera controls the action.
Lil III effectively controlling the action here.
Margera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lil III lunges at Margera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Margera's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Margera works Lil III's body with a nice hook.
Lil III blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Margera has Lil III up against the cage in a clinch.
Margera swings wildly with an uppercut but Lil III uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Margera.
Margera slowing the pace effectively.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lil III cracks Margera with a nice body shot.
Margera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lil III drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Margera prevents a body shot from Lil III.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ba Lil III will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bam Margera's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Lil III uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Margera.
Lil III lands a leg kick that knocks Margera off balance momentarily.
Margera blocks a leg kick.
Margera feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Lil III misses the target.
Margera scoring well with a low kick there.
Lil III looks to score with a jab to the body but Margera is just out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Lil III. That snapped Margera's head back.
Margera has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lil III tries to throw a body punch but Margera avoids it by throwing Lil III back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lil III fails to land.
Lil III lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lil III misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Margera looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Margera dodges an elbow strike from Lil III.
Margera is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lil III swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil III misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lil III misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Margera looking to slow down the pace here.
Margera throws a knee to the head but misses.
Margera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lil III drags the fight down to the ground.
Margera postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lil III throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lil III is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lil III has his hands on Margera's head, controlling the position.
Bam Margera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ba Lil III is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lil III being controlled here, momentarily.
Margera throws an elbow that misses. Lil III uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Margera's guard. Nice move by Lil III!
Margera seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lil III trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Margera pulls Lil III in to control the position.
Lil III controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margera is trying to keep Lil III in close.
Margera is really struggling to control Lil III but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lil III throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Margera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lil III showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lil III checks a leg kick.
Lil III bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Margera's head backwards.
Lil III jabs Margera to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lil III lands with an overhand left.
Lil III misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margera digs a good hook to Lil III's body.
Lil III paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Margera throws a low kick but Lil III avoids it.
Lil III thumps Margera with a low kick.
Margera gets tackled into the cage by Lil III. Lil III maintains the clinch.
Lil III blocks a body shot from Margera.
A bit of stalling here from Margera.
A short right from Margera.
Lil III blocks an uppercut.
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!
Lil III stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Margera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lil III blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lil III.
Lil III blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ba Lil III comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lil III 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ba Lil III!
After the fight, Ba Lil III 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stan Paige (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Roosevelt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roosevelt has chosen Soulfly - Pain as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
32 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stan Paige!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karl Roosevelt!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Paige.
Stan Paige seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roosevelt shoots in for a takedown but Paige shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Roosevelt throws an overhand right that lands on Paige's shoulder, as Paige tries to avoid the shot.
Paige 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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roosevelt.
Paige throws a jab but it's blocked by Roosevelt.
A countering left hand to the body from Roosevelt misses.
Paige throws a front kick aimed at Roosevelt's knee but Roosevelt avoids it well.
Paige looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Roosevelt clinches up against the cage.
Paige misses with the head strike.
Roosevelt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Paige after a bit of a struggle.
Stan Paige has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Roosevelt.
Paige throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roosevelts head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Roosevelt on the inside.
Paige has Roosevelt pressed against the cage.
Roosevelt swings wildly with an uppercut but Paige uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paige tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paige blocks an uppercut.
Roosevelt misses with the head strike.
Paige blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roosevelt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Paige tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roosevelt blocks an uppercut.
Roosevelt throws a punch but it's blocked by Paige.
Roosevelt swings wildly with an uppercut but Paige uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paige lands an uppercut.
Roosevelt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roosevelt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paige lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roosevelt backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roosevelt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paige prevents a body shot from Roosevelt.
Paige prevents the takedown attempt.
Roosevelt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paige gets underhooks to prevent Roosevelt's takedown attempt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Paige.
Still in the clinch, Paige scores with a nice short uppercut.
Roosevelt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Roosevelt tries to work over Paige's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paige.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Roosevelt fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Paige fails to land.
Roosevelt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Paige lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roosevelt backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roosevelt.
Paige is leaning against Roosevelt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Roosevelt throws a punch but it's blocked by Paige.
Roosevelt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roosevelt is working Paige over against the cage.
A short right from Paige on the inside.
Paige scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roosevelt tries to work over Paige's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paige lands a body shot.
Paige misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paige blocking some punches.
Roosevelt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paige lands a nice uppercut.
Paige scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Roosevelt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roosevelt can't get the takedown.
Still in the clinch, Paige scores with a nice short uppercut.
Roosevelt wants a takedown but no success here.
Paige blocks a body shot from Roosevelt.
Roosevelt lands a shot to the body.
Roosevelt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roosevelt tries to score a body lock takedown but Paige shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Roosevelt misses with some punches.
Roosevelt lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Paige.
Nice body punch from Paige.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paige throws a head punch that misses.
Paige working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paige'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.
Roosevelt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roosevelt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Roosevelt.
Paige throws a punch but it's blocked by Roosevelt.
Roosevelt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paige's elbow.
Paige lands a nice uppercut.
Paige misses with some punches.
Paige lands with a left to the head.
Roosevelt lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Paige dominated that 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.
Paige lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Paige.
A little jabbing left from Roosevelt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Roosevelt scores with a hook.
Roosevelt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Paige in his tracks.
Roosevelt misses with a hook to the body
and Paige counters with an inside leg kick.
Roosevelt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paige.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roosevelt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Paige buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Paige is looking to slow Roosevelt down with leg kicks.
Roosevelt instigates a clinch.
Roosevelt tries for a takedown. No joy.
Roosevelt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Paige avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Roosevelt misses with some punches.
Roosevelt working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paige working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roosevelt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Paige gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stan Paige has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Roosevelt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Roosevelt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paige backwards.
Paige swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roosevelt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roosevelt throws a head punch that misses.
Roosevelt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paige is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Roosevelt is keeping busy.
The referee calls for Paige to work.
Roosevelt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Roosevelt fails to land.
Paige content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Paige.
Paige fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paige misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paige lands with a light punch inside.
Paige misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roosevelt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Paige swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paige blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paige.
Roosevelt working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Roosevelt fails to land.
Stan Paige has scored more points in the clinch so far.
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!
Roosevelt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roosevelt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paige throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Roosevelt misses with a punch on the inside.
Paige looking to slow down the pace here.
Paige tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roosevelt's elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roosevelt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roosevelt working aggressively here.
Roosevelt blocks an uppercut.
Paige blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paige makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paige dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paige.
Roosevelt throws a punch but it's blocked by Paige.
Roosevelt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Paige after a bit of a struggle.
Roosevelt working aggressively here.
Paige scores with a nice hook to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Roosevelt wants to take the fight to the mat but Paige manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Paige is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roosevelt can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paige misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roosevelt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paiges head.
Roosevelt gets through Paige's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Paige.
Roosevelt is breathing heavily.
Paige is stalling here.
Roosevelt tries to score a body lock takedown but Paige shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Paige misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paige is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paige slowing the pace effectively.
Paige misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paige.
Roosevelt misses with some punches.
Roosevelt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paige lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Paige dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Paige gets caught flat footed, as Roosevelt shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Paige tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Roosevelt drops back, looking for a kneebar! Paige looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Paige looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Paige!
Roosevelt is trying to escape the position but Paige is controlling the position.
Roosevelt is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paige controlling from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roosevelt wants to control but Paige postures up.
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.
Roosevelt is trying to escape the position but Paige is controlling the position.
Roosevelt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Paige wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Roosevelt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Paige tries to pass the half guard into mount. Roosevelt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Paige controlling the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Roosevelt trying to control but Paige postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Paige throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Paige has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Roosevelt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paige misses with a punch on the inside.
Roosevelt lands a body shot.
Paige tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roosevelt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Roosevelt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Come on Paige - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Roosevelt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roosevelt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Paige pulls his leg out and moves away.
Roosevelt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Roosevelt misses with a looping left.
Roosevelt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Paige to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roosevelt darts in and clinches Paige up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Paige - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paige lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roosevelt backwards.
Roosevelt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Paige fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A jab from Roosevelt misses.
Paige tries to land a leg kick but Roosevelt saw it coming and moves away.
Roosevelt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Roosevelt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Paige ducks under a wild hook from Roosevelt.
Stan Paige is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paige fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roosevelt, pushing him back against the cage.
Paige leaning his opponent against the cage.
Paige scores with a shoulder strike.
Roosevelt lands with a short shot to the head.
Karl Roosevelt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roosevelt blocking some punches.
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 Stan Paige.
Well Paige 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Paige!
Stan Paige made sure to mention his sponsor, //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Glossy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and How Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Long is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Anthem by Onra. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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206 lbs
24 - 6 - 0 |
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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
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Dick Glossy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, How Long!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Long lands with a good body shot.
Glossy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Long on the side of the head.
Glossy swings widly with a right hand
and Long counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Glossy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Long lands a nice leg kick that just misses Glossy's sensitive parts.
Glossy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Glossy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Long lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've been informed that Long has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Long tries to clinch but Glossy moves out of range.
Glossy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Long.
Glossy slips a jab from Long.
Glossy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Long dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glossy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Long. Glossy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Long misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glossy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Long, right into the meat.
Glossy looks to throw a body kick
and Long counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Long is fighting to break Glossy's control of his arms but Glossy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Long trying to control but Glossy is working from the bottom.
Glossy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Glossy pulls Long in to control the position.
Long working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Glossy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Glossy keeping moving, preventing Long from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glossy wants to get back to his feet but Long is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Glossy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Long doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Long manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Glossy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Long gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Long trying to control but Glossy is working from the bottom.
Long controls from within his opponent's guard.
Glossy wants to sweep but no luck.
Glossy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Long defends it easily.
Long must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Glossy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long scoring with punches to the head and body.
Glossy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Long throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Glossy pulls Long in to control the position.
Long working some strikes from top position.
Long engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Glossy wants to sweep here but Long controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Glossy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Long gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Glossy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Long pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Glossy is keeping the position for now.
Long postures up and lands a big shot to Glossy's brow.
Long with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Glossy working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Glossy holds on and takes a little breather.
Long throwing strikes from guard but Glossy blocks nicely.
Glossy keeping moving, preventing Long from controlling successfully.
Long trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Long wants to control from the top but Glossy keeps moving.
Long chips away with some ground and pound.
Long wants to control from the top but Glossy keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
How Long dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Long swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Glossy checks a leg kick.
Glossy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Long tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Glossy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dick Glossy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Glossy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Glossy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Long looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Long misses with a left hand
and Glossy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Long misses with a right hand
and Glossy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glossy misses with a double jab.
Long drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Glossy defends it well.
Dick Glossy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Glossy does no damage.
Long avoids a punch combination nicely.
Long with the counter takedown but Glossy avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glossy throws a head kick that misses
and Long moves into the clinch.
Glossy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Long - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Long takes a shot to the head.
Long cracks Glossy with a nice body shot.
Long blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Glossy tries to break the clinch but Long is controlling the position.
Glossy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Long's elbow.
Long makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Glossy just leaning against Long, taking a breather.
Long can't find room to land a body shot as Glossy controls the action.
Glossy swings wildly with an uppercut but Long uses good head movement to avoid it.
Long lands a right hand.
Glossy takes a shot to the head.
Glossy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glossy gets through Long's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Long fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Long trying to control the position but instead, Glossy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Long into the cage.
Long misses with a hook from the clinch.
Long pushes Glossy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Glossy blocks a body shot from Long.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Glossy.
Glossy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Glossy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Long tries a body shot but Glossy blocks it.
Long misses with a hook to the ribs.
Glossy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Long up against the cage.
Glossy tries to work over Long's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Glossy breaks from the clinch.
Glossy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glossy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sloppy strikes from Long. Those never looked like landing.
Glossy scores with a shot to the body.
Dick Glossy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Glossy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Long.
Long on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Glossy. Glossy obviously looking to wear him down.
Glossy scores with a nice head shot.
Glossy thumps Long with a low kick.
Dick Glossy is winning the standup battle so far.
Long slips a straight right by Glossy.
Long drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Glossy defends it well.
Long misses with a low kick.
Long scores with a jab to the jaw.
Long throws the left hand but Glossy avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glossy fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glossy throws a big shot that misses.
Jab by Glossy.
Glossy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Long.
Glossy just misses with a punch to the body.
Glossy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Glossy throws a big shot that misses.
Long feints the counter takedown.
Glossy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Glossy moves forwards but Long connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Glossy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Long's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Glossy 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. This is the final round!
Glossy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Glossy looks for the body kick but Long saw that one coming.
Long throws a big shot that misses.
Long turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Long cracks a nice hook into Glossy's ribs.
Glossy connects with a leg kick. Long looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Both fighters circling a little - Glossy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Long scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long walks into a straight right hand from Glossy.
Long tries to clinch but Glossy moves away
and Glossy counters with a nice uppercut.
Glossy misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glossy blocks the body kick.
Glossy scores with a hook to the body. Long takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Long throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Glossy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Glossy blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Long. Glossy does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Long looks to move away, Glossy throws a big counter combo bu Long just gets out of the way.
Glossy swings for the body but Long moves out of range.
And Long tries to counter it with a takedown but Glossy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A nice inside leg kick there by Glossy. That's going to slow Long down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Long.
Glossy misses with a hook
and Long counters with a nice double leg into side control. Glossy won't be happy with that.
Glossy sneaks out the side door and pushes Long away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
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!
Glossy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glossy throws a series of punches but Long moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Glossy.
Glossy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Long moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Glossy. Those never looked like landing.
Long steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Glossy.
Glossy walks into a straight right hand from Long.
Glossy misses with a body shot.
Long lands a leg kick that knocks Glossy off balance momentarily.
Glossy scores with a jab to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Long.
Glossy throws a series of punches but Long moves out of range.
And Long tries to counter it with a takedown but Glossy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glossy lands with a shot to the body.
Long tries to bum rush Glossy with a series of wild strikes but Glossy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Long paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Glossy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Long to score with a decent uppercut.
Long fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Glossy misses with a left hand
so Long counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Glossy keeping full guard, as Long tries to pass.
Long controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Glossy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Glossy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Glossy looking for a sweep. Not yet Glossy, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Long trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Long missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Glossy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Long wants to control from the top but Glossy keeps moving.
Long preventing the sweep.
Glossy working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Long in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Long trying to control but Glossy is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Long defending well as Glossy loads up on a big left hand.
Long with a jab.
Glossy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Glossy lands a high kick!
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 Dick Glossy.
I think Glossy 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dick Glossy!
After winning the bout, Dick Glossy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, How Long stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am impressed by your performance!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teukka Salama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Constrictor Boa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salama kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Temple Of The King. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
17 - 10 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Teukka Salama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Constrictor Boa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boa misses the jab.
Salama checks a low kick from Boa.
Boa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Salama seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Boa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Salama counters with a low kick, right behind Boa 's knee.
Boa lands a nice hook to Salama's body. Salama takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Salama 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.
Boa throws a right hand that Salama ducks under and follows up with a left that Salama also avoids with ease.
Salama misses with a wild combination.
Salama cracks Boa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Salama fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boa is out of range.
Boa checks a low kick from Salama.
Salama misses with a low kick.
Salama scores with a hook to the body. Boa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salama throws a chopping leg kick but Boa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boa throws a leg kick but Salama moved away.
Boa throws a sloppy head kick and Salama moves out of range easily.
Salama appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salama drives through and clinches with Boa against the cage.
Boa swings wildly with an uppercut but Salama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Salama prevents it.
Boa throws an elbow but it misses.
Boa tries to pull guard but Salama holds him up against the cage and eventually Boa drops back down to his feet.
Salama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Teukka Salama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Constrictor Boa.
Boa scores with a shot to the side of Salama's head.
It looks like Teukka Salama has been cut.
Boa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Salama is keeping busy.
Salama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Salama unloads a knee to the mid-section. Boa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boa scores with a shot to the side of Salama's head.
Salama scores with a shot to the side of Boa's head.
Salama lands a hook that snaps the head of Boa backwards.
Boa looking to throw knees to the head but Salama is blocking nicely.
Boa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Boa.
Boa blocks a body shot from Salama.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Salama.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalling in the clinch from Salama.
Boa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boa misses with a body punch.
Boa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salama cracks Boa with a good jab.
Salama checks a low kick from Boa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boa checks a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Boa as he connects with a hook.
Boa misses with a body kick.
Boa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Boa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Teukka Salama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boa swats away the attempt to clinch by Salama.
Salama throws a jab when Boa was well out of range.
Boa throws out a counter right but Salama avoids it with no problem.
Salama throws a head kick that misses.
Salama moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Salama tries to score with a low kick but Boa moves his leg out of the way.
Good work by Boa as he checks the leg kick.
Constrictor Boa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salama slips a jab from Boa.
Boa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Boa!
Boa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boa misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Salama is looking to chop away at Boa's legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Salama.
Boa misses with a low kick.
Salama throws a series of strikes that have Boa backpedaling.
Boa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Salama.
Boa misses with a wild body shot.
Boa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Boa lands a jab to Salama's midsection.
Boa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Salama misses the target.
Boa checks a leg kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boa. Salama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salama wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Boa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Salama rather than just go for the knockout.
A low kick from Salama misses
and Boa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Salama misses with a body shot.
Salama is looking to clinch.
Boa misses with an uppercut
and Salama counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Constrictor Boa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Teukka Salama's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Boa throws a lazy right hand but Salama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Salama turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boa misses with a head kick.
Boa misses the shot to the body.
Salama throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boa.
Salama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boa.
Salama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Salama, right into the meat.
Salama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boa cracks a nice hook into Salama's ribs.
A good leg kick by Salama.
Boa misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Constrictor Boa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Salama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boa misses with a kick to the body.
Salama checks a leg kick.
Salama throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Boa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Salama.
Boa slips under a jab.
Boa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Salama back to the cage. Boa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Boa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Boa misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Boa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boa checks a leg kick.
Salama avoids the body shot from Boa.
Salama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Salama closes the distance and pushes Boa back into the cage.
Boa lands a body punch.
Salama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boa letting Salama take a breather here.
Salama lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boa is defending well for now.
A short left from Boa.
Salama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boa wants a takedown but no success here.
Salama missing with knees to the body.
Boa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Salama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boas head.
Salama looking to throw knees to the head but Boa is blocking nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Salama.
Boa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boa has a couple of punches blocked by Salama.
A short right from Salama on the inside.
Salama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Salama unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Boa is breathing heavily.
Boa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Salama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boa breaks the clinch.
Boa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Salama.
No joy there for Salama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Salama is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Salama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some bone on bone action there as Boa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boa misses with a combination
and Salama counters with a nice low kick that buckles Boa's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boa tried to score with a low kick but Salama checks it.
Salama fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick from Salama lands but Boa takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salama fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boa is out of range.
Boa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Salama is looking to slow Boa down with leg kicks.
Salama throws a head kick but Boa moves out of range.
Boa scores with a body shot.
Salama throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boa lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salama. Boa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boa checks a leg kick.
Salama smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good leg kick by Boa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Salama throws a solid leg kick but Boa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Salama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teukka Salama dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Teukka Salama's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Some bone on bone action there as Salama checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Salama blocks a low kick nicely.
Boa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boa looks to score with a jab to the body but Salama is just out of range.
A combination from Salama does no damage.
Boa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boa scoring well with a low kick there.
Boa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boa misses the jab.
Salama wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Boa staying out of range there.
Boa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Salama throws the left hand but Boa avoids the punch easily.
Salama attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Salama scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Salama feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Boa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Salama has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Salama takes the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Salama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Salama tries to work over Boa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Salama connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Constrictor Boa has been cut.
Salama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Salama is stalling here.
Salama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Teukka Salama has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Salama walks away with a smile on his face. Boa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Salama throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Salama shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Boa jabs Salama to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Salama will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Salama. That did some damage!
Salama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boa throws a jab but it's blocked by Salama.
Boa misses with a leg kick
and Salama counters with a stiff right hand.
Boa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some bone on bone action there as Boa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Salama throws a head kick but Boa moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salama is looking to clinch.
Boa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boa checks a leg kick.
Salama defending well as Boa loads up on a big left hand.
Salama scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big left from Boa misses.
Salama is looking to counter the offense by Boa and move into the clinch.
Boa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Salama.
Salama throws a low kick, looking for Boa's leg but Boa calmly moves out of range.
Boa lands an overhand right.
Boa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Salama.
Boa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salama is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Boa.
Boa connects with a leg kick. Salama looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boa misses with a head kick.
Boa misses with a kick to the body.
Salama feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Boa cracks Salama with a good jab.
Salama fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boa.
Salama clobbers Boa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boa blocks a leg kick.
Boa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Salama's head.
Salama tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boa is able to avoid easily.
Boa misses with a body shot
and Salama counters with a leg kick.
Salama throws a right and a left that Boa avoids nicely.
Good work by Boa as he checks the leg kick.
A nice side step and Boa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Boa connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boa avoids the body shot from Salama.
Boa moves out of range of the strikes.
Salama walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Salama throws a leg kick but Boa checks it.
Boa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Salama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No joy there for Boa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boa throws a leg kick
and Salama counters with a leg kick.
Boa looks to land a right hand but Salama moved out of range.
Boa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Salama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boa moves out of range of the strikes.
Salama bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boa's head.
Salama moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teukka Salama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Salama 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teukka Salama!
Teukka Salama decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mr Azure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Azure comes to the cage accompanied by War, War Never Changes. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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135 lbs
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34
147 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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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
45 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mr Azure!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Austin Williams!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azure on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Azure.
Azure looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Azure throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick from Williams misses.
Azure is looking to counter with a body kick.
Azure seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Azure scores with a nice head shot.
Austin Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azure misses the jab.
Good work by Azure as he checks the leg kick.
Azure thumps Williams with a low kick.
Azure is looking to score with low kicks.
Azure slips a jab from Williams.
Azure on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Azure wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Azure missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Azure goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Azure connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams looks for a takedown but Azure sprawls well.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azure keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Azure is looking to counter the offense by Williams and move into the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Azure blocks the leg kick.
A big right from Williams misses.
Azure throws a head kick that misses.
Azure tries to land a leg kick but Williams saw it coming and moves away.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azure.
Azure misses with a low kick.
Azure forces Williams back against the cage and clinches.
Williams looking for a takedown.
Williams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Azure's elbow.
A short right from Williams.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Williams is working Azure over against the cage.
Azure lands a right hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Azure scores with a nice hook to the head.
Azure fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azure tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Azure swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Azure tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Williams prevents a body shot from Azure.
Williams makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Azure looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Azure fails to land.
Williams is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Azure presses Williams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Azure throws a head punch that misses.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Azure throws a head punch that misses.
Azure lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Williams scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Williams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Williams.
Williams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Azure working aggressively here.
Azure lands an uppercut.
Williams misses with an elbow over the top.
A left hand lands to the body for Williams.
A hook to the body from Azure.
A head punch on the inside from Azure fails to land.
Azure tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Azure gets through Williams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Azure lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azure lands a right hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Azure.
Azure can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Williams throws an elbow but misses.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Azure on the inside.
Azure misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Azure scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Azure on the inside.
Azure working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Williams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Azure's brow.
Azure working aggressively here.
Azure throws a head punch that misses.
Williams is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Azure is defending well.
Mr Azure has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Williams.
Williams is leaning against Azure and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Azure gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Williams.
Azure misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Azure dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Azure slaps away a takedown attempt from Williams, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Azure.
Mr Azure is winning the standup battle so far.
Decent striking displayed by Williams there.
Nice shot lands for Azure.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
Williams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Azure swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Azure misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Williams misses.
Azure scores with a three punch combo!
Azure is looking to slow Williams down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Azure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azure displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Azure keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azure tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Williams is able to avoid easily.
Williams with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Williams throws a low kick, looking for Azure's leg but Azure calmly moves out of range.
Azure throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Azure.
Williams connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Azure momentarily.
Azure tries a low kick but Williams avoids it.
Azure moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Williams throws a hook but Azure avoids it easily.
Azure takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Azure slips under a jab.
Azure displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Azure uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Azure slips under a jab from Williams.
Williams throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Azure.
Azure fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Williams.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Azure is out of range.
Williams misses with a shot to the body
and Azure connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azure doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azure blocks a leg kick.
Azure throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Williams.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Azure was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Azure throws the kick towards the body but Williams avoids it.
Azure tried to score with a low kick but Williams checks it.
Williams misses with a hook. Azure ducked under it nicely.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Azure sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Azure fires out a quick counter leg kick but Williams just manages to avoid it.
Williams lands a nice leg kick that just misses Azure's sensitive parts.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Azure counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Williams thows a leg kick but Azure checks it
and Azure cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Azure throws a nice inside leg kick.
Williams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Azure slips the punch.
Azure instigates a clinch.
Azure lands a shoulder strike.
Azure tries to stall but Williams uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Williams.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Azure scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Azure softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Williams scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Williams has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Azure is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Azure working aggressively here.
Azure's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Azure.
Williams blocking some punches.
Azure has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
Williams working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Williams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Azure misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Williams.
Azure fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azure lands with a left to the head.
Azure misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Azure - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Azure fails to land.
Azure throws a head punch that misses.
Azure throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams is stalling here.
Williams is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mr Azure has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Williams.
Williams tries a body shot but Azure blocks it.
Azure lands a right hand.
Azure lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Williams.
Azure lands a left hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Azure prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mr Azure will probably get the nod.
That's time! Azure's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Azure misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Azure.
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by Azure.
A solid leg kick lands there for Azure.
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Williams moves out of range as Azure strikes.
Azure misses with a few strikes there.
Azure ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Azure cracks Williams with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Williams attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Azure moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Williams backs away, Azure returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Azure ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
A nice inside leg kick there by Azure. That's going to slow Williams down.
Williams checks a leg kick.
Azure throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azure thuds his right hand into Williams's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Azure connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Azure finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Azure lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Azure connects with a crisp jab.
Azure fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Williams on the side of the head.
Azure lands with a kick to the temple. Williams shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Williams lands with a hook. Azure tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Azure takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Azure takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
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!
Williams lands a glancing blow to the side of Azure's head.
Azure throws a nice head kick!
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Azure moves out of range as Williams throws a body kick.
Azure throws a leg kick but Williams moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Williams.
Azure throws a low kick but it's checked well by Williams.
Williams lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Azure is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Williams 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.
Azure moves away from the strike by Williams.
Williams's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Azure forces Williams back against the cage and clinches.
Azure struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
Williams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Azure lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Azure creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Azure fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Azure is fighting off a takedown attempt but Williams is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Azure to the mat. Azure regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Azure preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Azure is looking for a triangle but Williams pushes his legs off easily.
Azure looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Azure is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Williams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Azure's head.
Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Williams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Williams lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Azure is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Williams postures up in Azure's guard and throws a big left but Azure blocks it.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Azure is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Williams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Williams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Williams won't allow Azure to sweep him here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Williams shoots in for a double leg but Azure sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Austin Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams scores with a takedown into Azure's guard.
Azure wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
Williams is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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 Mr Azure.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Azure, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mr Azure!
After the fight, Mr Azure 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tonton Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hong comes to the cage accompanied by Hong Entrance Song. The crowd seem to be enjoying Gunn's choice of entrance music: Slim Thug Feat T.I. & Bun B - 3 Kings. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tonton Hong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nelson Gunn!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hong scores with a head kick.
Gunn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gunn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hong throws a body shot but no joy.
Gunn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hong lands a nice looking body kick.
Hong looks to land a combination. Gunn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hong throws the kick towards the body but Gunn avoids it.
Hong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hong takes one to the chin there.
Gunn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hong misses with a wild combination.
Gunn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Hong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gunn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gunn blocks a low kick nicely.
Gunn tries to counter with a clinch but Hong shakes him off and moves away.
Hong blocks a leg kick.
Hong throws a sloppy head kick and Gunn moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gunn.
Gunn ducks under a wild hook from Hong.
Gunn lands with a right hand.
An inside leg kick from Gunn misses.
Hong looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gunn throws a leg kick
and Hong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gunn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gunn.
Gunn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hong on the side of the head.
Hong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gunn's hands.
Hong checks the leg kick.
Gunn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hong lands with a hook. Gunn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gunn looks for the body kick but Hong saw that one coming.
Good work by Gunn as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn scores with a body shot.
Hong with a jab.
Gunn takes a swing at Hong's ribcage but misses.
Hong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gunn throws a body shot but no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Gunn blocks the leg kick.
Hong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gunn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hong. Gunn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gunn connects with a solid leg kick.
Gunn throws a leg kick
and Hong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hong moves away.
Gunn looks to land a right hand but Hong moved out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Hong.
Nice takedown defense from Gunn. No joy for Hong on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn throws the kick towards the body but Hong avoids it.
Hong throws a leg kick but Gunn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gunn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gunn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hong checks it well.
Hong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gunn's head.
Gunn needs to keep his hands up - Hong had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Nelson Gunn has been cut.
Hong moves out of range as Gunn throws a body kick.
Hong attempts a counter takedown but Gunn avoids it well and moves away.
Gunn feints and then cracks Hong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hong down.
Gunn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gunn wants to get back to his feet but Hong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong is looking to work some ground and pound but Gunn has wrist control.
Hong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hong 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.
Hong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gunn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hong wants to control from the top but Gunn keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gunn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hong connects with a leg kick. Gunn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gunn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hong tries to counter with a takedown but Gunn is quick to defend against it.
Gunn misses with the body kick
and Hong counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tonton Hong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nelson Gunn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gunn pinned against the cage. Gunn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hong dodges the punch combination from Gunn.
Hong throws a wild body kick that Gunn sees coming a mile off.
Gunn motions for Hong to come forward. Gunn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gunn is looking to chop away at Hong's legs.
A clash of legs there as Gunn blocks the low kick.
Hong sets himself, and Gunn steps forward looking for the clinch! Hong avoids it this time.
Gunn lands a jab to Hong's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong throws a leg kick but Gunn moved away.
Gunn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hong.
Hong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hong defending well as Gunn loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gunn stuffs the takedown attempt from Hong. Hong gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tonton Hong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gunn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gunn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
As Gunn backs away, Hong returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gunn scores with a push kick.
Hong scores with a nice strike.
Gunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hong moves away.
Hong changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gunn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gunn wants to counter with a clinch but Hong pushes him away.
Hong has a takedown stuffed.
Gunn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hong. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
Hong throws a quick counter head kick but Gunn was just out of range.
Gunn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gunn momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gunn momentarily.
Gunn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hong rather than just go for the knockout.
Gunn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gunn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson Gunn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hong misses with a low kick as Gunn jumps back.
Gunn misses with a leg kick.
Gunn takes a swing at Hong's ribcage but misses.
Hong throws a leg kick but Gunn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hong throws a solid leg kick but Gunn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hong.
Hong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunn was well out of range. Poor timing from Hong.
Hong sets himself, and Gunn steps forward looking for the clinch! Hong avoids it this time.
Nice defenses there by Hong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hong was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunn.
Hong shoots in for a double leg but Gunn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hong is looking to land body kicks.
Good work by Hong as he checks the leg kick.
Gunn swings widly with a right hand
and Hong counters with a stiff right hand.
Gunn throws a shot to the body.
Gunn feints and then cracks Hong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hong down.
Gunn scores with a shot to the body.
Tonton Hong is winning the standup battle so far.
Hong misses the jab.
Gunn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gunn.
A slow jab from Gunn misses its intended target.
Gunn blocks a low kick nicely.
Gunn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hong throws a looping overhand right but Gunn ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Gunn.
Gunn ducks under a wild hook from Hong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hong scores with a nice right hand.
Hong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hong appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunn.
Gunn throws a body punch but Hong moves out of range.
Gunn throws a leg kick that misses.
Hong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gunn throws a wild body kick that Hong sees coming a mile off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gunn lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gunn checks a leg kick nicely.
Hong scores with a hook.
Gunn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gunn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tonton Hong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nelson Gunn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A good leg kick by Gunn.
Gunn scores with a leg kick.
Hong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hong lands a slapping body shot.
Hong checks a low kick from Gunn.
Gunn motions for Hong to come forward. Gunn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hong is looking to counter punch.
Hong scores with a jab. Gunn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gunn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A leg kick checked by Hong.
Gunn moves out of range of the body kick from Hong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn checks a leg kick.
Gunn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hong throws out the jab.
Gunn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hong.
Gunn scores with the left hand. Hong knows he should have avoided that one.
Gunn throws a leg kick but Hong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hong.
Hong looks to land a left hand but Gunn moved out of range nicely.
Gunn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gunn has time to react.
Hong avoids the head kick by Gunn.
Gunn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hong manages to avoid it.
Hong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gunn.
Hong throws a head kick that misses.
Hong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hong misses the jab.
Hong misses with a straight left.
Gunn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hong.
Gunn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hong throws a hook to the side of Gunn's head but Gunn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hong. That's going to slow Gunn down.
Hong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nelson Gunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gunn connects with a solid leg kick.
Hong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gunn misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Hong misses its target.
Gunn misses with a right hand
so Hong counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hong throwing strikes from guard but Gunn blocks nicely.
Gunn throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gunn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hong is controlling him.
Gunn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn trying to keep a closed guard but Hong is proving a slippery customer.
Hong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gunn keeping moving, preventing Hong from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gunn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gunn moves out of range of the leg kick from Hong.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gunn.
Hong shoots in and bounces Gunn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hong trying to control but Gunn is working from the bottom.
Hong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gunn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hong passes Gunn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tonton Hong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hong 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tonton Hong!
Tonton Hong decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Nelson Gunn stepped up to the mic, saying 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jupiter Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Tutov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Jupiter Sound. The crowd seem to be enjoying Tutov's choice of entrance music: 7B - Young Winds. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jupiter Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrey Tutov!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws out a loose jab but Tutov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Tutov is predictable there
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Tutov. Those never looked like landing.
Tutov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've been told by Jones's head coaches at Green Line that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A good leg kick by Tutov.
We've been informed that Tutov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tutov throws out the jab.
Tutov throws a good cross that connects.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tutov.
Tutov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tutov slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tutov scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tutov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tutov feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Tutov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Tutov ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws the left hand but Tutov avoids the punch easily.
Jones throws the left hand but Tutov avoids the punch easily.
Tutov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tutov digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Tutov throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Tutov misses its intended target.
Tutov tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tutov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tutov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Tutov from controlling successfully.
Tutov advances position into side control!
Tutov throws a strike aimed at the side of Jones's head but Jones avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones stops Tutov from passing to mount.
Tutov trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
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!
Tutov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tutov swings around for an armbar but Jones sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tutov's guard.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Tutov.
Tutov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tutov working a defensive guard here.
Jones passes into half guard.
Tutov is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Tutov is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed 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.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Tutov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Tutov pulls Jones in to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.
Jones moves out of range as Tutov throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Tutov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tutov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Andrey Tutov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jones.
Tutov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Tutov throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Tutov.
Tutov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tutov gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Tutov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tutov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tutov gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tutov struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Tutov can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Tutov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tutov in his tracks.
Jones throws a front kick aimed at Tutov's knee but Tutov avoids it well.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tutov misses with a body kick.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Tutov throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
A jab from Tutov finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tutov.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Tutov moved out of range.
Tutov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tutov, right into the meat.
Jupiter Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones lands with a good body shot.
Tutov throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tutov.
As Tutov tries to get set, Jones tries to push him back and clinch up but Tutov manages to avoid the attempt.
Tutov throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab lands there for Tutov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tutov throws a body kick that misses.
Tutov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones lands a nice hook to Tutov's body. Tutov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tutov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tutov throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones thuds a left hand into Tutov's body.
Jones blocks a head kick by Tutov.
Tutov slips under a jab.
Tutov throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Tutov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Tutov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tutov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tutov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tutov duly obliges.
Tutov tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutov misses the shot to the body.
Tutov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Donk. Tutov catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones digs a good body shot into Tutov's ribs.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Tutov shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tutov trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones has control of Tutov's left arm, preventing Tutov from doing any damage.
Tutov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tutov throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tutov throwing strikes but missing.
Tutov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tutov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tutov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tutov is looking to advance position but Jones has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Andrey Tutov has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Tutov is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Tutov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tutov lands a nice shot to the body.
Tutov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tutov moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tutov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Tutov tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tutov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Tutov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Tutov can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Tutov is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Jones.
It looks like Andrey Tutov has been cut.
Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Tutov backwards.
Tutov misses with some punches.
Tutov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tutov misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutov misses with a wild body shot.
Tutov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tutov somewhat.
Tutov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tutov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tutov misses with a leg kick.
Tutov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jones is able to avoid easily.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tutov.
Jones half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tutov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tutov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tutov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Tutov misses.
It looked like Jones was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tutov.
Tutov circles away from the clinch attempt
so Tutov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jones is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tutov backwards.
Jones tries a body shot but Tutov blocks it.
Tutov is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Tutov manages to break the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tutov at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Tutov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tutov on the side of the head.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jones.
Tutov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and Tutov settles back down.
A low kick from Jones misses
and Tutov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jones uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Tutov throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tutov throws a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Tutov.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tutov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jones tries to clinch up but Tutov circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones throws a body punch but Tutov moves out of range.
Tutov tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tutov staying out of range there.
Tutov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tutov throws a head kick that misses.
Tutov throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones tries to clinch up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tutov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tutov.
Tutov is fighting to break Jones's control of his arms but Jones is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tutov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jones is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jones has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jupiter Jones did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Andrey Tutov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fighters circling - Tutov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tutov lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Tutov cracks the inside of Jones's front leg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tutov. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tutov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tutov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tutov misses with a leg kick.
Jones is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tutov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Tutov throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
Tutov misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a leg kick.
Tutov misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tutov throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tutov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jones counters with a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
Jones takes a swing at Tutov's ribcage but misses.
Tutov lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Tutov checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Tutov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Tutov's front leg but catches the back leg as Tutov tries to avoid it.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tutov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Tutov should have avoided that one.
Tutov with a jab.
Tutov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tutov throws a lazy head kick
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Tutov moves his leg out of the way.
Tutov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Tutov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones lands a knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tutov's defenses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tutov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones lands a body shot.
Tutov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tutov is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Tutov lands with a right to the head.
Tutov throws a head punch that misses.
Tutov tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Tutov back against the cage.
Tutov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tutov is trying to stall.
Tutov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tutov misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tutov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tutov misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee calls for Tutov to work.
Tutov throws a head punch that misses.
Tutov blocks the elbow strike.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Tutov controls the action.
Jupiter Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tutov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones tries to work over Tutov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tutov looking to slow down the pace here.
Jones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tutov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Tutov breaks from the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jupiter Jones had his way with Andrey Tutov in that round.
The cut man is working on Andrey Tutov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones misses with a low kick as Tutov jumps back.
Tutov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tutov throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Tutov defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from Tutov misses.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tutov throws out the jab.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tutov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tutov stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tutov misses with a leg kick.
Tutov tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jones misses with a hook. Tutov ducked under it nicely.
Tutov looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Tutov moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tutov throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
As Tutov tries to get set, Jones tries to push him back and clinch up but Tutov manages to avoid the attempt.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tutov moves away.
Tutov moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Tutov with the counter takedown but Jones avoids it easily.
Tutov connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
Jones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tutov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tutov scores with a spinning back kick!
Tutov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones thuds a left hand into Tutov's body.
Tutov missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Tutov misses with a straight right.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tutov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tutov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Tutov ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Tutov swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tutov misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutov tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
A short right from Jones.
Tutov misses with a body punch.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tutov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tutov.
Jones seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tutov misses with a looping left.
Tutov looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Tutov misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tutov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tutov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Tutov had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a series of punches but Tutov moves out of range.
A jab from Tutov misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tutov.
Some bone on bone action there as Tutov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tutov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice body kick there by Tutov.
Jones connects with a right hand. Tutov shakes it off.
A head kick by Tutov misses
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick by Tutov misses
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Tutov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tutov lands a high kick!
Jones wants to slow Tutov down by chopping away at his legs.
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 Jupiter Jones.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jupiter Jones!
Jupiter Jones retains his bantamweight title!
A less than humble Jupiter Jones misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shinichi Onizuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Player (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Onizuka comes to the cage accompanied by eMC - Stoopid. Player comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kevin Gates feat. August Alsina - I Don't Get Tired kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Shinichi Onizuka has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Shinichi Onizuka seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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30 - 14 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Shinichi Onizuka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gary Player!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Player scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Onizuka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Onizuka scores with a jab to the body.
Player throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Onizuka swings for the body but Player moves out of range.
Player throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Onizuka throws a shot from downtown. Player moves away and avoids it.
Player throws a shot from downtown. Onizuka moves away and avoids it.
Onizuka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Onizuka throws a shot to the body.
Onizuka throws a big shot that misses.
Onizuka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Onizuka swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Player takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Onizuka rushes Player and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Player tries to throw a body punch but Onizuka avoids it by throwing Player back against the cage.
Onizuka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Player backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onizuka misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Onizuka.
Player lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Player misses with a hook to the ribs.
Player scores with a shot to the side of Onizuka's head.
Player prevents a body shot from Onizuka.
Onizuka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Onizuka tries to work over Player's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Player creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Player swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Player breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Onizuka misses with a shot to the body
and Player counters with a one-two to the body.
Onizuka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Player.
Player lands with a straight right. Onizuka didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Onizuka takes a swing at Player's ribcage but misses.
Onizuka just misses with a punch to the body.
Player tries a quick counter leg kick but Onizuka is wise to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Player misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Player misses the target.
Player throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Onizuka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Player digs a good body shot into Onizuka's ribs.
Player throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Onizuka throws out a loose jab but Player uses good head movement to avoid it.
Player swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Onizuka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Player swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Player looks to land a right hand but Onizuka moved out of range.
Onizuka moves away from the strike by Player.
Onizuka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Player.
Onizuka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Onizuka is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Player keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Player is predictable there
and Onizuka counters with a left and a right that stings Player.
Player looks to land a combination but Onizuka avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka slips a straight right by Player.
Player leaves Onizuka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Onizuka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Onizuka.
Onizuka shoots in and gets a takedown into Player's guard.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA LA Elite inform us that Player has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Onizuka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Player swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Player looking to hit a scissor sweep but Onizuka is one step ahead there.
Player seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Player tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka trying to control but Player is working from the bottom.
Onizuka throws an elbow that misses. Player uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Onizuka's guard. Nice move by Player!
Onizuka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Player controls the pace.
Onizuka looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Player has picked Onizuka up and slammed him! Onizuka can't keep hold of the triangle and Player manages to pass to side control!
You can see the frustration on Onizuka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Onizuka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Player wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gary Player will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Player waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Onizuka.
Onizuka throws a lazy right hand but Player sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Onizuka scores with a jab.
Onizuka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Player sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Player swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Onizuka misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Player counters with a stiff right hand.
Onizuka blocks a jab.
Onizuka swings away with a body shot that misses
and Player counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Player misses the jab.
Onizuka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Player.
Player looks for the body kick but Onizuka saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Player throws a body punch but Onizuka moves out of range.
Onizuka appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Player takes one on the button.
A swing and a miss from Player.
A slow jab from Player misses its intended target.
Onizuka shoots for a double leg takedown but Player sprawls well. He's pushed Onizuka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Player missing with a left hand there. Onizuka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Onizuka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Player is fending him off so far but Onizuka persists. Nope, Player circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinichi Onizuka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Player connects with a solid leg kick.
Player misses with a low kick.
A big right from Onizuka misses.
Player with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Player rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Onizuka counters with a nice body shot.
Onizuka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Player.
Jab from Player.
Onizuka with a hook.
Onizuka is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Onizuka throws a sloppy body shot
and Player counters with a nice leg kick.
Onizuka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Onizuka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Onizuka is looking to wear down Player with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Onizuka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Player is fending him off so far but Onizuka persists. Nope, Player circles away and we're back to standing.
Onizuka moves out of range of the strikes.
Onizuka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Player throws a low kick but Onizuka avoids it.
Onizuka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Onizuka throws a lazy right hand but Player sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Onizuka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Player.
A little feinted left hand from Onizuka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Player throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Onizuka takes a swing at Player's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Onizuka. Player does a little dance to reset his feet.
Onizuka throws a hook to the side of Player's head but Player sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Onizuka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Player misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Onizuka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gary Player seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Onizuka lands a nice hook to Player's body. Player takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Onizuka misses with a straight left.
Player is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Onizuka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Player let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Player uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Onizuka.
It seemed like Player was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Player slips a straight right by Onizuka.
It seemed like Player was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Onizuka cracks Player with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circling - Player throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Onizuka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Player thumps Onizuka with a low kick.
Onizuka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Onizuka thuds a left hand into Player's body.
Onizuka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Onizuka misses with a body shot
and Player counters with a straight right hand.
Onizuka slips a straight right by Player.
Player throws a right and a left that both miss.
Onizuka pushes Player up against the cage in a clinch.
Player blocks a body shot from Onizuka.
Player working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Onizuka.
Player misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Onizuka blocks an uppercut.
Player swings wildly with an uppercut but Onizuka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Player pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Onizuka slips under a jab.
Onizuka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Player.
Player turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Onizuka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Player.
Onizuka throws a lazy uppercut
and Player counters with an outside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Onizuka there.
Onizuka slips a jab from Player.
Nice jab there from Player.
Onizuka tries to clinch there but Player circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Player showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Onizuka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Onizuka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Player.
Onizuka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Player throws a leg kick that is checked
and Onizuka counters with a right hand to the body.
Player fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Onizuka.
A jab from Player misses.
Player doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Onizuka takes a swing at Player's ribcage but misses.
Onizuka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onizuka staying out of range there.
Onizuka connects with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Player lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Onizuka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Onizuka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fighters circling - Player throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Onizuka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onizuka misses with a right hand
and Onizuka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Onizuka misses with a jab to the body
and Player counters with a straight right hand.
Player thows a left - swing and a miss!
Onizuka attempts a counter takedown but Player avoids it well and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Onizuka. Player does a little dance to reset his feet.
Onizuka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Player swivels and escapes.
Onizuka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Player avoids it really well and circles away.
Onizuka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Player misses with a low kick.
Onizuka misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Player.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Player lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Onizuka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Onizuka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Player dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Onizuka blocks the leg kick.
Player lands with a good body shot.
Onizuka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Player tries a low kick but Onizuka avoids it.
Onizuka shoots in for a takedown but Player shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Player appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinichi Onizuka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Onizuka does it's job there.
Player on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Onizuka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Onizuka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Player.
Player throws a jab but it's blocked by Onizuka.
Player fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Player defending well as Onizuka loads up on a big left hand.
Player displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Onizuka throws out the jab.
Player tries a quick counter leg kick but Onizuka is wise to it.
Player tries to bum rush Onizuka with a series of wild strikes but Onizuka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Onizuka.
Player tries to clinch up.
Onizuka stuns Player with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A low kick from Player misses
enabling Onizuka to counter with a crisp jab.
Gary Player is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Player uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Onizuka.
Player is looking to score with low kicks.
Onizuka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Player tries a quick counter leg kick but Onizuka is wise to it.
Player throws a jab but it's blocked by Onizuka.
Onizuka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Onizuka looks to land a left hand but Player moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Player was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Player throws a leg kick but Onizuka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Player misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Onizuka.
Player jabs at Onizuka's body.
Player misses with an uppercut. Onizuka saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka just misses with a punch to the body.
Onizuka misses with a looping right.
Player connects with the punch.
Player throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Player looks to land a combination but Onizuka avoids it well.
Onizuka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Onizuka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Player is fending him off so far but Onizuka persists. Nope, Player circles away and we're back to standing.
An inside leg kick from Player misses.
Player misses with a left hand
so Onizuka counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Player has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Shinichi Onizuka did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
That kick from Player tenderised Onizuka's leg. Onizuka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Onizuka cracks Player with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Onizuka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Player fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Onizuka is out of range.
Player uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Onizuka has time to react.
Player connects with a body shot.
Onizuka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Player was well out of range. Poor timing from Onizuka.
Onizuka misses with an uppercut.
Player swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Player with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Player tries to bum rush Onizuka with a series of wild strikes but Onizuka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Onizuka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Onizuka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Player looks to throw the jab but Onizuka is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onizuka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Onizuka swings for the body but Player moves out of range.
Player throws an overhand right that lands on Onizuka's shoulder, as Onizuka tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Player. Onizuka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Player throws a lazy head kick
so Onizuka counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Player is on top in guard.
Player must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Onizuka can't keep his opponent in guard - Player advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Player is looking to take a break and control but Onizuka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Onizuka has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Player. Oh but Onizuka has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Player goes limp - he's gone! Onizuka jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shinichi Onizuka!
Shinichi Onizuka retains his welterweight title!
Shinichi Onizuka spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Carlton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr Schultz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlton comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac - I'm A Soldier (Echale Mojo Remix) . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
37 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Carlton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dr Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schultz doesn't seem bothered though.
Schultz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Carlton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schultz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Carlton throws a hook but Schultz avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Schultz! But no joy.
Carlton throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Schultz's head.
Schultz jabs Carlton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Carlton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schultz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carlton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carlton throws a body kick that misses.
Carlton misses with an uppercut. Schultz saw that one coming.
Dr Schultz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carlton connects with a single shot there.
Schultz lands a glancing blow to the side of Carlton's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schultz throws an off balance right hand
and Carlton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schultz moves out of range of the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Schultz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Carlton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Carlton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Schultz misses
and Carlton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schultz misses with a kick to the body.
Carlton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schultz throws a jab but it's blocked by Carlton.
Carlton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schultz at a distance.
Schultz tries to work over Carlton's front leg with a kick but Carlton checks it.
Schultz throws a push kick but Carlton slaps the foot to one side.
Schultz moves out of range as Carlton throws a body kick.
Carlton misses with a straight right.
Carlton does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Carlton scores with a three punch combo!
Carlton cracks Schultz with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Schultz falls to his knees and Carlton doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Carlton!
During a confident post fight interview, Kyle Carlton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Almu Tantor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonidas Katsaros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tantor comes to the cage accompanied by tantor. Katsaros is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 卍 卍 卍. Almu Tantor is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
38 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Almu Tantor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leonidas Katsaros!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Katsaros.
Katsaros smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Katsaros lands with a good body shot.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses.
Tantor misses with a low kick as Katsaros jumps back.
Tantor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big left from Tantor misses.
A nice side step and Katsaros releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tantor.
Tantor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Katsaros blocks a low kick nicely.
Katsaros tries a quick counter leg kick but Tantor is wise to it.
Katsaros looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tantor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Katsaros.
Katsaros swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katsaros just misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor blocks a head kick by Katsaros.
As Katsaros backs away, Tantor returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Good work by Katsaros as he checks the leg kick.
Katsaros scores with a push kick.
Tantor misses with a leg kick
and Katsaros counters with a good low kick that Tantor was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tantor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tantor.
A lazy body kick from Tantor
and Katsaros counters with a straight right hand.
Katsaros keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tantor.
Tantor checks a low kick from Katsaros.
Katsaros throws a wild body kick that Tantor sees coming a mile off.
Tantor misses with a leg kick
and Katsaros counters with an inside leg kick.
Katsaros avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Katsaros! But no joy.
Katsaros moves into the clinch.
Katsaros tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tantor's elbow.
Katsaros leaning his opponent against the cage.
Katsaros blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Tantor as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tantor.
Katsaros lands with a light punch inside.
Tantor has a couple of punches blocked by Katsaros.
Tantor prevents a body shot from Katsaros.
Tantor misses with a punch on the inside.
Katsaros lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tantor tries to work over Katsaros's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Katsaros is working Tantor over against the cage.
Tantor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Katsaros blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tantor.
Good body shot from Tantor.
Tantor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tantor blocks a body shot from Katsaros.
Katsaros blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tantor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Katsaros backwards.
Tantor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsaros misses with some punches.
Tantor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Katsaross head.
A head punch on the inside from Katsaros fails to land.
Katsaros throws a punch but it's blocked by Tantor.
Tantor tries to work over Katsaros's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tantor stalling in the clinch but Katsaros improves position.
Katsaros's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Katsaros lands a body punch.
Tantor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Katsaros lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Katsaros takes a shot to the head.
Tantor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Katsaros fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Katsaros is keeping busy.
Tantor blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Katsaros.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katsaros struggles to land a body shot inside as Tantor controls his hands.
Katsaros blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tantor blocks a body shot from Katsaros.
Katsaros swings wildly with an uppercut but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katsaros lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tantor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Katsaros blocks a body shot from Tantor.
Tantor can't find room to land a body shot as Katsaros controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katsaros pushes Tantor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Katsaros'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.
Katsaros scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tantor fails to land.
Tantor throws a punch but it's blocked by Katsaros.
Tantor gets through Katsaros's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Katsaros.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leonidas Katsaros will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Katsaros feints and then cracks Tantor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tantor down.
Tantor cracks the inside of Katsaros's front leg.
Katsaros getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Katsaros lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tantor is looking to score with low kicks.
Tantor throws a leg kick
and Katsaros makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Leonidas Katsaros seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Katsaros moves out of range of the leg kick from Tantor.
Katsaros with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tantor, right into the meat.
Katsaros paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Katsaros throws a wild body kick that Tantor sees coming a mile off.
Tantor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tantor throws a leg kick that is checked
and Katsaros counters with a stiff right hand.
Katsaros takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tantor connects with a body shot that sends Katsaros's belly button to the back.
Tantor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Katsaros.
Katsaros uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tantor.
Tantor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Katsaros ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
Almu Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Katsaros.
Tantor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Katsaros is able to avoid easily.
It seemed like Katsaros was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tantor throws a push kick but Katsaros slaps the foot to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Katsaros misses the target.
Katsaros throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tantor checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tantor cracks the inside of Katsaros's front leg.
Tantor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katsaros lands a jab.
Katsaros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Katsaros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Katsaros checks a leg kick nicely.
Katsaros misses with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Katsaros blocks the low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor misses with a hook to the body
and Katsaros counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tantor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tantor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tantor throws a looping overhand right but Katsaros ducks down to avoid it.
Tantor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tantor takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tantor swings widly with a right hand
and Katsaros counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tantor's knee momentarily.
Tantor slips under a jab from Katsaros.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tantor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Katsaros. That did some damage!
Katsaros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tantor.
Tantor misses with a hook
and Katsaros counters with a thumping low kick.
Katsaros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tantor.
Tantor throws a low kick but Katsaros moves out of range easily.
Katsaros misses with a body shot.
Tantor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Katsaros uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tantor.
Tantor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big right from Tantor misses.
Katsaros throws out a counter right but Tantor avoids it with no problem.
Tantor misses with a low kick.
Katsaros throws a leg kick which misses Tantor's front leg but catches the back leg as Tantor tries to avoid it.
Tantor throws a body punch but Katsaros moves out of range.
Tantor motions for Katsaros to come forward. Tantor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Katsaros now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katsaros throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Katsaros thows a leg kick but Tantor checks it
and Tantor counters with a leg kick.
Katsaros takes one to the chin there.
Katsaros slips a straight right by Tantor.
Tantor tries to score with a low kick but Katsaros moves his leg out of the way.
Tantor throws a solid leg kick but Katsaros takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tantor.
Katsaros lands a nice shot that snaps Tantor's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor lands a body shot.
Tantor lands a right hook to the body.
Tantor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Katsaros scores with a push kick.
Katsaros moves out of range as Tantor throws a body kick.
Katsaros thows a body kick. Tantor tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Leonidas Katsaros will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Katsaros throws a front kick that sends Tantor stumbling back into the cage.
Katsaros lands a body shot.
Tantor misses with a hook.
Katsaros tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Katsaros scoring well with a low kick there.
Tantor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Katsaros connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tantor scrambles back to his feet.
Tantor misses with a low kick as Katsaros jumps back.
The fighters circling - Katsaros throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Katsaros goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tantor is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katsaros scores with a push kick.
Tantor throws a jab when Katsaros was well out of range.
Tantor backing away here, and Katsaros unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tantor will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Katsaros slips under a jab from Tantor.
Katsaros throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tantor looks to land a left hand but Katsaros moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Katsaros.
It looked like Tantor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tantor scores with a nice strike.
Katsaros walks into a jab.
Tantor avoids the body shot from Katsaros.
Tantor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Katsaros lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A low kick from Katsaros is predictable there
and Tantor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Katsaros. Tantor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Katsaros throws a solid leg kick but Tantor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Katsaros.
Tantor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A combination from Tantor does no damage.
Tantor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tantor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katsaros jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tantor thinks about countering with a body kick.
Katsaros connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tantor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tantor misses with an uppercut. Katsaros saw that one coming.
Katsaros defending well as Tantor loads up on a big left hand.
Katsaros is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tantor.
Katsaros throws a shot to the body.
A combination from Tantor does no damage.
Katsaros tries to clinch but Tantor moves out of range.
Katsaros chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tantor can pounce on him.
Tantor thumps Katsaros with a low kick.
Tantor moves away from the strike by Katsaros.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsaros steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Katsaros takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
Katsaros takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tantor.
A leg kick checked by Tantor.
Katsaros comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tantor swings away with a body shot that misses
and Katsaros counters with a leg kick.
Katsaros lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tantor will feel that in the morning.
A low kick from Katsaros misses
and Tantor counters with a good low kick that Katsaros was not able to check.
Katsaros fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tantor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Katsaros misses with a low kick as Tantor jumps back.
A punch lands to the side of Katsaros 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tantor tries to land a leg kick but Katsaros saw it coming and moves away.
Katsaros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tantor was well out of range. Poor timing from Katsaros.
Tantor cracks Katsaros with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Katsaros digs a good body shot into Tantor's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Katsaros throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Katsaros misses with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Tantor. Beautiful body shot.
Tantor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tantor takes one on the button.
Katsaros pushes Tantor away with a front kick.
Katsaros connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tantor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Katsaros steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tantor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonidas Katsaros really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tantor throws a chopping leg kick but Katsaros manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Katsaros tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tantor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Katsaros checks the leg kick.
Katsaros keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Katsaros tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Katsaros. That's going to slow Tantor down.
Katsaros has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Katsaros jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Tantor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tantor scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katsaros throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tantor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tantor lands the left hand.
Tantor clobbers Katsaros with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Katsaros.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsaros misses with a straight left.
Katsaros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tantor.
Tantor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Katsaros on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Katsaros bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Katsaros stuns Tantor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab by Katsaros.
The fighters circling - Tantor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Katsaros checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab from Tantor does it's job there.
Katsaros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tantor misses with a right hand
and Katsaros counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katsaros throws a head kick but Tantor moves out of range.
Katsaros misses with a body kick.
Katsaros throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Katsaros turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Katsaros throws a leg kick
and Tantor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Katsaros scores with a leg kick.
Katsaros throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tantor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Katsaros just manages to avoid it.
Tantor is looking to score with low kicks.
Tantor slips under a jab from Katsaros.
Katsaros attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tantor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Katsaros holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsaros gets through Tantor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Katsaros misses with the head strike.
Tantor misses with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Tantor.
Katsaros lands a body shot in the clinch.
Katsaros has a couple of punches blocked by Tantor.
Tantor is working Katsaros over against the cage.
Katsaros tries a body shot but Tantor blocks it.
Tantor can't find room to land a body shot as Katsaros controls the action.
Tantor tries a body shot but Katsaros blocks it.
Tantor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Katsaros is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tantor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tantor scores with a shot to the side of Katsaros's head.
Tantor stalling.
Tantor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Katsaros fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tantor throws a punch but it's blocked by Katsaros.
Tantor blocks a body shot from Katsaros.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tantor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Katsaros.
Tantor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A solid body kick from Tantor.
Katsaros on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tantor. Tantor obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tantor connects with a jab.
Tantor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tantor cracks the inside of Katsaros's front leg.
Tantor catches Katsaros with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tantor throws a low kick, looking for Katsaros's leg but Katsaros calmly moves out of range.
Katsaros tries a quick counter leg kick but Tantor is wise to it.
Tantor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Katsaros. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Almu Tantor had his way with Leonidas Katsaros in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Katsaros takes one to the chin there.
Katsaros is looking to chop away at Tantor's legs.
Tantor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tantor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Katsaros swings for the body but Tantor moves out of range.
Katsaros blocks the body kick.
Katsaros looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Katsaros stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Katsaros.
Katsaros bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Tantor is predictable there
and Katsaros counters with a straight right hand.
Tantor throws a body shot but no joy.
Tantor throws a leg kick but Katsaros sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Katsaros throws a body kick that misses.
Tantor tried to counter with a leg kick but Katsaros avoided it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tantor tried to score with a low kick but Katsaros checks it.
Tantor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tantor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Katsaros manages to avoid it.
Katsaros lands with a straight right. Tantor didn't see that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tantor.
Katsaros tries to land a front kick but Tantor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tantor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Katsaros is out of range and Tantor settles back down.
Katsaros flicks out a counter leg kick but Tantor steps away.
Tantor throws a body shot but no joy.
Katsaros throws a leg kick
letting Tantor counter with a right hand.
Katsaros takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Katsaros steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tantor. That one must have hurt.
Katsaros moves out of range of the strikes.
Katsaros avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Almu Tantor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tantor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Katsaros.
Tantor tries to work over Katsaros's front leg with a kick but Katsaros checks it.
Katsaros ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
Tantor throws a sloppy head kick
and Tantor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Katsaros.
Katsaros gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tantor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tantor throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Katsaros takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tantor scores with a nice strike.
Tantor thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Katsaros if he has to take too many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tantor 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.
Katsaros connects with a right hand. Tantor shakes it off.
Katsaros uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tantor.
Tantor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tantor throws a leg kick
and Katsaros counters with a straight right hand.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Katsaros.
Tantor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Katsaros connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tantor throws a solid leg kick but Katsaros takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tantor.
A low kick from Tantor is predictable there
and Katsaros makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tantor pushes Katsaros away with a front kick.
Katsaros punishes Tantor's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Tantor.
Tantor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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!
Katsaros checks a leg kick nicely.
Katsaros thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tantor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tantor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tantor throws a push kick but Katsaros slaps the foot to one side.
Katsaros gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tantor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Katsaros lands a jab.
Katsaros throws a leg kick that misses.
Katsaros throws a nice inside leg kick.
Katsaros uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tantor.
Katsaros is looking for the big counter here.
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 Almu Tantor.
I think Katsaros has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Leonidas Katsaros!
Leonidas Katsaros is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Leonidas Katsaros 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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