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EVO 230: Dim Mak PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dillon Stapleden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Hardwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dillon Stapleden had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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142 lbs
28 - 17 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dillon Stapleden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willy Hardwood!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stapleden fails to land with a series of punches.
Hardwood closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stapleden lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hardwood or not.
Hardwood is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hardwood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stapleden tries to pull guard but Hardwood won't allow it.
Hardwood lands a body punch.
A short left from Hardwood.
Hardwood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hardwood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardwood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stapleden has Hardwood pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stapleden pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hardwood tumbling to the mat - Stapleden dives into Hardwood's guard.
Hardwood uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right hook to the body lands for Stapleden.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardwood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hardwood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hardwood presses Stapleden against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hardwood's coach down at Bruize Brothaz was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hardwood's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hardwood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hardwood tries to work over Stapleden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stapleden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardwood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stapleden backwards.
A short right from Hardwood.
Hardwood lands with a short shot to the head.
Stapleden blocks an uppercut.
Stapleden struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardwood controls his hands.
Hardwood lands a shoulder strike.
Hardwood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stapleden tries a body shot but Hardwood blocks it.
Hardwood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardwood lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stapleden blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Stapleden.
Hardwood lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood lands with a short shot to the head.
Stapleden blocking some punches.
Stapleden tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hardwood just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hardwood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hardwood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stapleden.
Stapleden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stapleden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardwood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stapleden takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Stapleden - that landed with a thud.
Hardwood can't find room to land a body shot as Stapleden controls the action.
Stapleden is leaning against Hardwood and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stapleden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hardwood blocks a body shot from Stapleden.
Hardwood working aggressively here.
Stapleden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hardwood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stapleden backwards.
Good body shot from Stapleden.
Stapleden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Stapleden - that landed with a thud.
Stapleden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardwood throws a punch but it's blocked by Stapleden.
Stapleden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stapleden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hardwood.
Stapleden misses with a body punch.
Stapleden being controlled against the cage.
Stapleden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardwood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stapleden lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hardwood.
Hardwood stops a takedown attempt from Stapleden.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dillon Stapleden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stapleden has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hardwood after a bit of a struggle.
Hardwood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stapleden misses with a body punch.
Hardwood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardwood misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Hardwood scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stapleden content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stapleden misses with a punch to the body.
Stapleden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hardwood throws a punch but it's blocked by Stapleden.
Stapleden is trying to drag Hardwood to the mat but Hardwood just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hardwood lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee calls for Hardwood to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hardwood has Stapleden pushed against the cage.
Stapleden tries to score a body lock takedown but Hardwood shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stapleden tries to work over Hardwood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardwood misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardwood swings wildly with an uppercut but Stapleden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardwood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hardwood tries a body shot but Stapleden blocks it.
Stapleden works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Hardwood 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.
Hardwood gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hardwood.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stapleden has a couple of punches blocked by Hardwood.
Hardwood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stapleden looking to stall.
Stapleden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stapleden works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hardwood has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Stapleden is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Hardwood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stapleden jumps guard but Hardwood turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hardwood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardwood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from Stapleden.
Stapleden takes a shot to the head.
Stapleden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stapleden jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hardwood walks away with a smile on his face. Stapleden gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hardwood darts in and clinches Stapleden up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Hardwood.
Stapleden taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stapleden as Hardwood tries to tie him up.
Stapleden tries to throw a body punch but Hardwood avoids it by throwing Stapleden back against the cage.
Hardwood stalls.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hardwood.
Stapleden has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hardwood after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dillon Stapleden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardwood is pressed up against the cage. Stapleden has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hardwood down to the mat. Hardwood avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stapleden tries to clinch there but Hardwood circles away.
Hardwood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stapleden tries to keep at a distance but Hardwood has taken the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hardwood.
Hardwood struggles to land a body shot inside as Stapleden controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Stapleden.
Hardwood working aggressively here.
Hardwood throws a punch but it's blocked by Stapleden.
A left hand lands to the body for Stapleden.
Hardwood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stapleden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardwood gets through Stapleden's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hardwood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stapleden pushes Hardwood back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hardwood gets through Stapleden's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hardwood working aggressively here.
Hardwood is trying to stall.
Hardwood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stapleden backwards.
Hardwood content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hardwood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hardwood throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardwood.
A right handed body shot lands from Stapleden.
Hardwood presses Stapleden against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stapleden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stapleden as Hardwood tries to tie him up.
Hardwood prevents a body shot from Stapleden.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hardwood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stapleden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stapleden misses with the head strike.
Stapleden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stapleden struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardwood controls his hands.
Stapleden taking a breather.
Stapleden lands a shot to the body.
Willy Hardwood seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hardwood will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stapleden up against the cage.
Hardwood lands a nice uppercut.
Hardwood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Hardwood.
Hardwood swings wildly with an uppercut but Stapleden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stapleden has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hardwood avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stapleden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardwood misses with a punch on the inside.
Stapleden blocking some punches.
Hardwood stalling in the clinch but Stapleden improves position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hardwood as Stapleden tries to tie him up.
Hardwood scores with a shot to the side of Stapleden's head.
Stapleden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardwood lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stapleden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardwood prevents a body shot from Stapleden.
Hardwood is trying to maintain a safe position but Stapleden gets an underhook and turns Hardwood into the cage.
Hardwood misses with some punches.
Stapleden swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Stapleden as the two fighters clinch.
Stapleden stalls.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardwood pushes Stapleden back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Hardwood.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Hardwood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hardwood doesn't manage to clinch there - Stapleden circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stapleden.
Hardwood fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stapleden, pushing him back against the cage.
Hardwood lands with a right to the head.
Stapleden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardwood's elbow.
Stapleden stalls.
Hardwood'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.
Stapleden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stapleden.
Hardwood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stapleden being controlled against the cage.
A short right from Hardwood.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stapleden struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardwood controls his hands.
Stapleden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hardwood manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stapleden blocking some punches.
Stapleden tries to work over Hardwood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stapleden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stapleden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stapleden fails to pull guard.
Hardwood blocks a body shot from Stapleden.
Stapleden blocking some punches.
Hardwood scores with a shot to the side of Stapleden's head.
Hardwood blocks an uppercut.
Stapleden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hardwood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stapleden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Willy Hardwood 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.
A hook to the body from Stapleden.
Hardwood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stapleden backwards.
Stapleden throws a head punch that misses.
Hardwood being controlled against the cage.
Stapleden is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dillon Stapleden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardwood struggles to land a body shot inside as Stapleden controls his hands.
Stapleden tries to throw a body punch but Hardwood avoids it by throwing Stapleden back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stapleden misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stapleden tries to pull guard but Hardwood holds him up against the cage and eventually Stapleden drops back down to his feet.
Stapleden struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardwood controls his hands.
Stapleden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stapleden struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardwood controls his hands.
Stapleden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stapleden has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hardwood avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hardwood misses with some punches.
Stapleden jumps guard but Hardwood turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stapleden can't find room to land a body shot as Hardwood controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Hardwood fails to land.
Stapleden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardwood gets underhooks to prevent Stapleden's takedown attempt.
Dillon Stapleden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood misses with a body punch.
Stapleden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stapleden tries to pull guard but Hardwood won't allow it.
Stapleden scores with a shot to the side of Hardwood's head.
Stapleden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardwood stalling in the clinch.
Hardwood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hardwood.
Stapleden struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardwood controls his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stapleden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stapleden tries to work over Hardwood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stapleden struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardwood controls his hands.
Stapleden throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardwood.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Willy Hardwood.
I've got Hardwood winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willy Hardwood!
Willy Hardwood very nearly forgot to thank Museum of Monsters & Madmen amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rockford Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chung Quela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knight's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Stars that Play with Laughing Sams Dice by Jimi Hendrix. Chung Quela acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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275 lbs
34 - 10 - 0 |
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235 lbs
28 - 17 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rockford Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Chung Quela!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight scoring well with a low kick there.
Quela darts in and clinches Knight up against the cage.
Quela misses with a punch to the body.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knight tries to throw a body punch but Quela avoids it by throwing Knight back against the cage.
Knight blocking some punches.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knight lands a left hand.
Quela looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knight breaks the clinch.
Quela displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knight throws out the jab.
Quela tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knight throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Quela takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Quela tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quela avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Quela! But no joy.
Quela throws a hook to the side of Knight's head but Knight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Quela tries to clinch but Knight moves out of range.
Knight cracks Quela with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight lands a really nice looking cross but Quela seems unphased.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knight manages to break the clinch.
Knight is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Knight circles away from the clinch attempt
and Knight makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Quela tries to close the distance and clinch but Knight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knight scores with a head kick.
Quela tries to clinch but Knight moves away
enabling Knight to counter with a crisp jab.
Quela throws a sloppy body shot
and Knight counters with a huge left! Quela is in big trouble! He's backing up but Knight isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Quela from any more damage. A dominating finish by Knight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rockford Knight!
Rockford Knight seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bary Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowe has chosen Angry Johnny & The Killbillies - Kill Again as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
29 - 17 - 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
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bary Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eli Crowe!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowe throws out a powerful jab.
Crowe checks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Allen checks a leg kick.
Allen slips a jab and a cross from Crowe.
Allen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Crowe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Allen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Crowe.
Crowe rushes Allen and presses him up against the cage.
A short left from Allen.
Crowe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Crowe tries to throw a body punch but Allen avoids it by throwing Crowe back against the cage.
Allen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Allen prevents a body shot from Crowe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crowe has a couple of punches blocked by Allen.
Allen blocks the elbow strike.
Crowe landing knees to the body.
Crowe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Allen or not.
Allen is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen misses with a punch on the inside.
Crowe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Allen's defenses.
Crowe crunches a lovely knee into Allen's ribcage.
Allen avoids the elbow strike from Crowe, against the cage.
Crowe pushes off an throws an elbow but Allen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Crowe avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
Allen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crowe looking to throw knees to the head but Allen is blocking nicely.
Crowe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Allen's face.
It looks like Bary Allen has been cut.
Allen working aggressively here.
Allen struggles to land a body shot inside as Crowe controls his hands.
Allen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crowe told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Crowe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Allen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Allen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Crowe misses with an elbow strike.
Crowe scores with a knee to the head.
Allen tries a body shot but Crowe blocks it.
Allen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Allen misses with some punches.
Crowe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Allen throws a punch but it's blocked by Crowe.
Crowe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Allen blocks an elbow strike from Crowe.
Allen lands a shoulder strike.
Allen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Crowe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Allen lands with a right to the head.
Allen avoids a wild elbow strike from Crowe.
Crowe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crowe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Allen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crowe backwards.
Allen misses with some punches.
Crowe prevents a body shot from Allen.
A left hand lands to the body for Allen.
Allen tries to circle away but Crowe has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe blocking some punches.
Allen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Crowe.
Allen has a couple of punches blocked by Crowe.
Allen misses with the head strike.
Allen blocks the elbow strike.
Crowe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Allen lands a body shot.
Allen avoids a wild elbow strike from Crowe.
Crowe connects with a knee to the head.
Allen presses Crowe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Allen lands a right hand.
Allen works on Crowe's body with a couple of short punches.
Crowe blocking some punches.
Allen digs a right hand underneath Crowe's ribcage. Crowe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Allen tries to work over Crowe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Allen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Allen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen throws a head punch that misses.
Allen breaks the clinch.
Allen tries to land a front kick but Crowe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crowe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Allen.
Crowe throws a lazy uppercut
and Crowe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Allen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crowe momentarily.
Allen jabs Crowe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Allen.
Allen drops Crowe with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Crowe looks back up at him and smiles so Allen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Crowe is rocked!
Crowe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Crowe is still on wobbly legs! Can Allen finish him?
Crowe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crowe seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy body kick from Crowe
and Allen counters with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Allen.
Crowe misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bary Allen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bary Allen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Crowe is looking to clinch but Allen is avoiding it.
Allen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Allen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Allen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Allen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Allen lands a right hook to the body.
Allen cracks Crowe with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Crowe looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Allen finish him?
Crowe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Allen is out of range and Crowe settles back down.
Crowe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Allen can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crowe misses with a low kick.
Crowe blocks a low kick nicely.
And Crowe responds with a good body kick, but Allen manages to step out the way in time.
Crowe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Allen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crowe can do to turn this around?
Crowe moves into range and clinches up with Allen.
Allen works on Crowe's body with a couple of short punches.
Allen blocks a body shot from Crowe.
Crowe is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe misses with a punch to the body.
Allen lands an uppercut.
Allen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Allen can't find room to land a body shot as Crowe controls the action.
Bary Allen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Allen blocks an elbow strike from Crowe.
Allen misses with a punch to the body.
Allen lands a nice uppercut.
Allen lands a nice uppercut.
Allen lands a nice uppercut.
Crowe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crowe throws an elbow but it misses.
Allen unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Crowe! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Allen is unloading with more strikes now! Crowe drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bary Allen!
During a confident post fight interview, Bary Allen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Eli Crowe was interviewed post fight and said 'Goldurnit...'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Hanak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liquid Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanak's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Alien Ant Farm - Smooth Criminal. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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164 lbs
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lukas Hanak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Liquid Gold!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gold misses with a body kick.
Hanak swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've been hearing reports that Hanak has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gold punishes Hanak's body with a nice straight punch.
Hanak lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gold walks into a left hand.
Gold throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gold explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hanak throws the left hand but Gold avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Gold on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gold bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hanak lands a jab to the head.
Hanak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gold misses with a wild body shot.
Hanak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hanak.
Lukas Hanak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gold throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hanak.
Hanak fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gold just manages to avoid it.
Gold tests Hanak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gold cracks Hanak with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gold 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold misses with a kick to the body.
Gold fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hanak. That's going to slow Gold down.
Hanak throws a big shot that misses.
Hanak slips under a jab from Gold.
Gold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice combination there by Hanak.
Gold throws a head kick that misses
and Hanak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gold is looking to score with low kicks.
Hanak throwing a counter right hand but Gold manages to avoid it.
Hanak misses with an uppercut.
Hanak connects with a solid leg kick.
Hanak throws a low kick but Gold avoids it.
Gold steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Gold takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gold throws a hook but Hanak blocks it.
Gold 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.
Hanak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Gold.
Gold throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hanak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hanak throws a hook to the side of Gold's head but Gold sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hanak. That's going to slow Gold down.
Hanak missing with a left hand there. Gold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from Hanak tenderised Gold's leg. Gold is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gold cracks the inside of Hanak's front leg.
Hanak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gold connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hanak's hands.
Good work by Gold as he checks the leg kick.
Gold misses with a body shot.
Gold jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gold, as that shot connected.
Hanak throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gold stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hanak throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gold.
A jab from Hanak does it's job there.
Gold throws a head kick that Hanak semi-blocks.
Hanak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gold misses with a hook. Hanak ducked under it nicely.
Gold attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gold walks into a straight right hand from Hanak.
Gold attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hanak lands a leg kick that knocks Gold off balance momentarily.
Hanak throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gold's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hanak throws out a powerful jab.
Hanak tries to score with a low kick but Gold moves his leg out of the way.
A lazy left from Gold finds it's target.
Hanak throws a leg kick which misses Gold's front leg but catches the back leg as Gold tries to avoid it.
Hanak moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gold throws a front kick that sends Hanak stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanak takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hanak paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hanak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gold.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gold 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 Hanak has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hanak and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Hanak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hanak looks to land a body kick but Gold moved away.
Gold loads up on a big right hand but Hanak slips the punch.
Gold goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gold takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hanak looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A low kick from Gold misses
and Hanak counters with an inside leg kick.
Gold misses with a body kick.
Hanak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hanak defending well as Gold loads up on a big left hand.
Hanak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hanak throws out a loose jab but Gold uses good head movement to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gold scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hanak swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hanak attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hanak dodges the punch combination from Gold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lukas Hanak will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hanak cracks Gold with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hanak fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gold has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gold tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gold keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanak.
Hanak sets himself, and Gold steps forward looking for the clinch! Hanak avoids it this time.
Hanak attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gold on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gold looks to land a right hand but Hanak moved out of range.
Hanak throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gold.
Gold lands a leg kick that knocks Hanak off balance momentarily.
Gold throws a hook to the side of Hanak's head but Hanak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanak throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanak misses with a hook
and Gold counters with a stiff right hand.
Gold chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick from Gold misses.
Gold wants to land a leg kick but Hanak is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hanak darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gold misses with a looping right.
Hanak was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hanak has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gold. Hanak shrugs it off though.
Lukas Hanak is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanak lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hanak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanak missing with a left hand there. Gold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hanak misses with a wild body shot.
Hanak moves out of range of the body kick.
Hanak dodges the punch combination from Gold.
Hanak half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gold thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hanak if he has to take too many more of those.
Gold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gold steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanak.
That kick from Hanak tenderised Gold's leg. Gold is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hanak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gold.
Hanak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanak misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold misses with a wild body shot.
As Gold backs away, Hanak returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hanak scores with a nice right hand.
Gold throws a low kick but Hanak moves out of range easily.
Gold punishes Hanak's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gold scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gold throws a series of punches but Hanak avoids them all with ease.
Hanak misses with a hook. Gold ducked under it nicely.
Gold takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hanak takes one to the side of the head.
Hanak throws a good cross that connects.
Gold chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gold misses with a looping right.
Hanak swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hanak tries to bum rush Gold with a series of wild strikes but Gold uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gold throws a lazy right hand but Hanak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanak 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.
Hanak connects with a leg kick. Gold looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gold takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold takes a swing at Hanak's ribcage but misses.
Gold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanak.
Hanak looks to throw the jab but Gold is out of range.
Gold throws a solid leg kick but Hanak takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gold.
Gold throws a right hand that misses
and Hanak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hanak moves out of range of the leg kick from Gold.
Gold throws an overhand right that lands on Hanak's shoulder, as Hanak tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gold. Hanak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanak cracks a nice hook into Gold's ribs.
A good leg kick by Hanak.
Hanak tries a head kick but it misses.
Gold swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good work by Gold as he checks the leg kick.
Hanak works the jab nicely.
Gold connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hanak. Hanak circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good leg kick by Hanak there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hanak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanak thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanak dodges the punch combination from Gold.
Gold catches Hanak with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice uppercut lands for Hanak. That snapped Gold's head back.
Gold just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Hanak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hanak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gold.
Gold wants to slow Hanak down by chopping away at his legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gold. Hanak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanak scoring well with a low kick there.
Hanak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gold at a distance.
Gold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanak moves away.
Gold throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gold checks a leg kick.
Gold misses the jab.
Gold throws a body punch but Hanak moves out of range.
Gold scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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 Lukas Hanak will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gold throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gold bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hanak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gold moves away.
Hanak throws a jab when Gold was well out of range.
Gold 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.
Hanak thuds his right hand into Gold's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gold throws a lazy right hand but Hanak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanak fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gold just manages to avoid it.
Gold misses the body punch
and Hanak counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hanak lands a jab to the nose.
Gold throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gold connects with a nice looking jab.
Gold defending well as Hanak loads up on a big left hand.
Hanak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gold with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanak with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick lands from Hanak.
Hanak will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A swing and a miss from Gold.
It looked like Hanak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Hanak.
Hanak 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.
Hanak dodges the punch combination from Gold.
Gold checks a leg kick nicely.
Gold throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gold throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanak loads up on a big right hand but Gold slips the punch.
Gold waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanak.
Gold misses with a low kick.
Gold misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hanak lands an overhand right.
Hanak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hanak goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gold moves out of range as Hanak strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hanak. Hanak obviously looking to wear him down.
Gold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gold lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gold has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gold throws a right hand that Hanak ducks under and follows up with a left that Hanak also avoids with ease.
Hanak misses with a hook.
Gold appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hanak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gold getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gold misses with a leg kick
and Hanak counters with a leg kick.
Hanak slips under a jab from Gold.
Gold checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hanak lands a head shot.
Hanak thumps Gold with a low kick.
Gold tests Hanak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hanak throws a good cross that connects.
Hanak throws a hook but Gold blocks it.
Gold lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gold. Hanak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gold missing with a left hand there. Hanak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gold throws a low kick, looking for Hanak's leg but Hanak calmly moves out of range.
Hanak looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gold misses with a few strikes there.
Hanak digs a good body shot into Gold's ribs.
Hanak tries to score with a low kick but Gold moves his leg out of the way.
Gold on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hanak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gold misses with a looping right.
Gold misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanak with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gold throws a sloppy head kick and Hanak moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold misses with a hook. Hanak ducked under it nicely.
Hanak feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Golds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gold misses with the combination.
Hanak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanak attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hanak throws a head kick but Gold moves out of range.
Hanak works Gold's body with a nice hook.
Hanak takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hanak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gold.
Hanak stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gold misses with a straight right.
Liquid Gold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gold tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hanak is able to avoid easily.
Lukas Hanak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gold lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanak's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gold under the eye.
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 Lukas Hanak.
Well Hanak 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lukas Hanak!
A very excited looking Lukas Hanak made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaska Jalovaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arunas Samusiovas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jalovaara comes to the cage accompanied by Die for Metal. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaska Jalovaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arunas Samusiovas!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samusiovas throws a hook but Jalovaara avoids it easily.
Samusiovas slaps away a takedown attempt from Jalovaara, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That kick from Samusiovas tenderised Jalovaara's leg. Jalovaara is trying to keep his angry face on.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick
and Jalovaara makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Samusiovas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A nice side step and Samusiovas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Samusiovas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jalovaara.
Samusiovas throws out a powerful jab.
Samusiovas throws a head kick that half lands.
Jalovaara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Samusiovas counters with a nice leg kick.
Jalovaara closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Samusiovas quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samusiovas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jalovaara.
Jalovaara 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.
Jalovaara prevents Samusiovas from improving his position.
Jalovaara throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalovaara not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jalovaara stops Samusiovas from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samusiovas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jalovaara.
Jalovaara thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Samusiovas's head.
Jalovaara scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samusiovas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jalovaara.
Samusiovas is trying to get back to full guard.
Samusiovas gets full guard.
Jalovaara forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samusiovas is looking to improve his position.
Samusiovas is defending against the submission attempts here by Jalovaara.
Samusiovas wants to improve his position but Jalovaara is controlling well.
Jalovaara throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Samusiovas to regain full guard.
Samusiovas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samusiovas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jalovaara throws a big right hand that misses.
Jalovaara is looking to work some ground and pound but Samusiovas has wrist control.
Jalovaara trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jalovaara throws a big elbow that misses.
Samusiovas is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jalovaara pushing down on Samusiovas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jalovaara throwing shots but Samusiovas is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalovaara is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Samusiovas trying to control from the bottom.
Jalovaara takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Samusiovas is defending against the submission attempts here by Jalovaara.
Jalovaara wants to advance to full mount but Samusiovas doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jalovaara working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Samusiovas's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaska Jalovaara dominated that round.
That's time! Jalovaara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Samusiovas misses with a looping right.
Jalovaara misses with a straight left.
Jalovaara shoots in for a takedown but Samusiovas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Samusiovas steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Jalovaara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Samusiovas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Samusiovas takes a kick to the side of the head.
Samusiovas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jalovaara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jalovaara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jalovaara shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Samusiovas is trying to defend but Jalovaara finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jalovaara is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samusiovas holds on for dear life, controlling Jalovaara's posture momentarily.
Samusiovas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jalovaara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalovaara is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Samusiovas can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jalovaara scores with a couple of good head shots there.
It looks like Arunas Samusiovas has been cut.
Jalovaara looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The referee warns Samusiovas that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jalovaara misses with a head shot.
Jalovaara with good strikes from the mount here!
Samusiovas is rocked!
Jalovaara postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Samusiovas out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Jalovaara goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jaska Jalovaara!
Jaska Jalovaara decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tevin Mangrove Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Varg Veide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veide has chosen Bachman-Turner Overdrive - Taking Care of Business as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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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
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tevin Mangrove Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Varg Veide!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veide misses with an uppercut
and Mangrove Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mangrove Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Veide backs up against the cage.
Mangrove Jr slips a jab from Veide.
Veide throws a big shot that misses.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veide.
Donk. Veide catches Mangrove Jr right on the button with a cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Veide throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mangrove Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mangrove Jr throws a solid leg kick but Veide takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Veide at a distance.
Mangrove Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Veide has time to react.
Mangrove Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veide throws a body punch but Mangrove Jr moves out of range.
Veide scores with a head kick.
Veide is looking to clinch.
Mangrove Jr looks to land a left hand but Veide moved out of range nicely.
Mangrove Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Veide looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Veide throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mangrove Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Veide under the eye.
Mangrove Jr swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veide misses the jab.
Veide swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mangrove Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Veide moves out of range easily.
Veide takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Veide uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mangrove Jr has time to react.
Crunch! Veide slams his shin into Mangrove Jr's torso.
Veide lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A swing and a miss from Veide.
It looked like Mangrove Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Veide.
Mangrove Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mangrove Jr scores with a kick to the body.
Veide tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Mangrove Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mangrove Jr slips under a jab from Veide.
Mangrove Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mangrove Jr throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veide on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mangrove Jr. Mangrove Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Good standup being displayed there by Veide as he connects with a hook.
Veide misses with a hook. Mangrove Jr ducked under it nicely.
Mangrove Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veide scores with a head kick. Mangrove Jr tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mangrove Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mangrove Jr wants to clinch up but Veide keeps it at a distance.
Veide misses with a head kick.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Veide's sensitive parts.
Mangrove Jr moves out of range as Veide strikes.
Mangrove Jr tries to bum rush Veide with a series of wild strikes but Veide uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Veide showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mangrove Jr.
Tevin Mangrove Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangrove Jr slips a jab from Veide.
Veide throws a head kick but Mangrove Jr moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Mangrove Jr blocks the low kick.
Mangrove Jr moves into range and clinches up with Veide.
Mangrove Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mangrove Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Veide lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Veide.
Veide trying to land knees to the body.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Mangrove Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Veide controls the action.
A body shot lands from Mangrove Jr.
Veide fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Mangrove Jr as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mangrove Jr fails to land.
Veide misses with some punches.
Veide lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mangrove Jr backwards.
Mangrove Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Veide or not.
Veide looks winded!
Mangrove Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mangrove Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Veide controls the action.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Veide lands with a short shot to the head.
Mangrove Jr tries a body shot but Veide blocks it.
Mangrove Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Veide tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangrove Jr's elbow.
Veide blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Mangrove Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veide blocks a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Veide.
Veide goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Veide controls the action.
Veide misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veide tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Veide throws a head punch that misses.
Mangrove Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veide's elbow.
Mangrove Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mangrove Jr tries to throw a body punch but Veide avoids it by throwing Mangrove Jr back against the cage.
Veide prevents a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Veide misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veide misses with a body punch.
Veide goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Veide softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Veide fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veide blocks a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tevin Mangrove Jr will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Veide misses with a straight left.
Tevin Mangrove Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Veide throws a shot to the body.
Veide throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mangrove Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mangrove Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Veide will feel that in the morning.
Tevin Mangrove Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mangrove Jr scores with a leg kick.
Mangrove Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mangrove Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Veide in his tracks.
Mangrove Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Mangrove Jr misses with a double jab.
Mangrove Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mangrove Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Veide swinging wildly here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice uppercut there from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr slips under a jab.
Mangrove Jr slips a straight right by Veide.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Veide.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr misses with the body kick
and Veide counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mangrove Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mangrove Jr 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.
Mangrove Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veide misses with a straight left.
Mangrove Jr feints and then cracks Veide's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Veide down.
Mangrove Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Veide stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Some wild striking there from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr rushes Veide and presses him up against the cage.
Veide breaks from the clinch.
Mangrove Jr stalks Veide and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Veide's face. Veide staggers backwards, shaken.
Veide misses with a low kick.
Mangrove Jr thinks about countering with a body kick.
Veide throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mangrove Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Mangrove Jr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch
and Veide cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Veide in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veide tried to score with a low kick but Mangrove Jr checks it.
It looked like Mangrove Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Veide avoids the body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Mangrove Jr misses the target.
Mangrove Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Veide counters with a straight right hand.
A lazy left from Mangrove Jr finds it's target.
Mangrove Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Veide lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mangrove Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Veide scores with a nice body kick.
Veide lands a nice looking body shot.
Mangrove Jr lunges at Veide with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Veide's hand.
Mangrove Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mangrove Jr sets himself, and Veide steps forward looking for the clinch! Mangrove Jr avoids it this time.
Veide's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Veide duly obliges.
A nice combination there by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mangrove Jr blocks a leg kick.
Mangrove Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr throws a lazy right hand but Veide sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Veide dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Veide will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Veide throws the left hand but Mangrove Jr avoids the punch easily.
Veide throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Mangrove Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Veide scores with a three punch combo!
Veide is looking to land body kicks.
Mangrove Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Veide paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mangrove Jr throws a leg kick which misses Veide's front leg but catches the back leg as Veide tries to avoid it.
Mangrove Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Veide moves away.
Veide jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mangrove Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mangrove Jr tries to keep at a distance but Veide has taken the fight into the clinch.
Veide misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Veide.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veide working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Veide.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Veide uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mangrove Jr prevents a body shot from Veide.
Veide tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangrove Jr's elbow.
Veide struggles to land a body shot inside as Mangrove Jr controls his hands.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Veide lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Veide struggles to land a body shot inside as Mangrove Jr controls his hands.
Veide is trying to force a seperation but Mangrove Jr has the dominant position.
Veide misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mangrove Jr blocking some punches.
Veide pushes Mangrove Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Veide controls his hands.
Mangrove Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Varg Veide seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Veide breaks the clinch.
Veide moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Varg Veide will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice body kick there by Veide.
Veide scores with a decent looking hook.
Veide moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Veide swats away the attempt to clinch by Mangrove Jr.
Veide takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Veide takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mangrove Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Veide misses with a kick to the body.
Mangrove Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Mangrove Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mangrove Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mangrove Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Veide. Mangrove Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mangrove Jr tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Veide doesn't seem bothered though.
Veide fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mangrove Jr avoids the body shot from Veide.
Mangrove Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mangrove Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Veide checks it well.
A slow jab from Veide misses its intended target.
Mangrove Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Veide, pushing him back against the cage.
Veide lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mangrove Jr takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Mangrove Jr.
A short right from Mangrove Jr on the inside.
Veide blocks a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Veide has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mangrove Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Veide can turn it around.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Mangrove Jr.
Veide goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veide's elbow.
Mangrove Jr tries to work over Veide's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veide swings wildly with an uppercut but Mangrove Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mangrove Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veide misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veide takes a shot to the head.
Mangrove Jr lands a left hand.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangrove Jr lands a shot to the body.
Veide takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Mangrove Jr - that landed with a thud.
Mangrove Jr tries a body shot but Veide blocks it.
Mangrove Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Veide.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Veide lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mangrove Jr.
Veide fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Veide throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mangrove Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Mangrove Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mangrove Jr misses with some punches.
Mangrove Jr is leaning against Veide and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mangrove Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Veide.
Mangrove Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mangrove Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Veide backwards.
Mangrove Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mangrove Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Veide backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mangrove Jr.
A short right from Mangrove Jr on the inside.
Mangrove Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mangrove Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mangrove Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mangrove Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mangrove Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Veide backwards.
Mangrove Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veide's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mangrove Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Veide backwards.
Mangrove Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mangrove Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mangrove Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Veide controls the action.
A short uppercut from Mangrove Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mangrove Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr tries a body shot but Veide blocks it.
Mangrove Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tevin Mangrove Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mangrove Jr 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tevin Mangrove Jr!
In his post fight interview, Tevin Mangrove Jr started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Alvado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Natsu Dragneel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvado's entrance music is Sean Price - Go Rambo. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pablo Alvado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Natsu Dragneel!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvado slips under a jab from Dragneel.
Dragneel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alvado is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dragneel throws a looping overhand right but Alvado ducks down to avoid it.
Alvado defending well as Dragneel loads up on a big left hand.
Alvado takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Natsu Dragneel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Alvado blocks the leg kick.
Alvado seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Alvado slips under a jab.
Alvado tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dragneel manages to circle out of the way.
Alvado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been informed that Dragneel 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.
Alvado scores with a spinning back kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dragneel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alvado at a distance.
Alvado scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dragneel in his tracks.
It looks like Natsu Dragneel has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvado throws a hook but Dragneel blocks it.
Alvado takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvado drives through and clinches with Dragneel against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dragneel.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dragneel.
Dragneel scores with a shot to the side of Alvado's head.
Alvado misses with a punch to the body.
Dragneel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvado lands with a right to the head.
Alvado misses with a punch to the body.
Alvado tries a body shot but Dragneel blocks it.
Alvado pushes Dragneel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dragneel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado throws a head punch that misses.
Dragneel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dragneel misses with a punch on the inside.
Dragneel blocks a body shot from Alvado.
Alvado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dragneel tries to throw a body punch but Alvado avoids it by throwing Dragneel back against the cage.
Dragneel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvado tries a body shot but Dragneel blocks it.
Alvado blocking some punches.
Alvado lands with a right to the head.
Dragneel blocks an uppercut.
Dragneel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dragneel throws a head punch that misses.
Dragneel lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dragneel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dragneel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dragneel scores with a shot to the side of Alvado's head.
Alvado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dragneel lands a left hand.
Alvado lands a body punch.
Alvado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvado can't find room to land a body shot as Dragneel controls the action.
Alvado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alvado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dragneel lands a right hand.
Alvado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Alvado as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alvado.
Alvado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvado swings wildly with an uppercut but Dragneel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvado lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alvado swings wildly with an uppercut but Dragneel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dragneel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Alvado.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvado.
Alvado blocks an uppercut.
Alvado cracks Dragneel with a nice body shot.
Dragneel presses Alvado against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dragneel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alvado blocks it with crossed arms.
Dragneel struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvado controls his hands.
Dragneel takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alvado.
Dragneel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alvado backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dragneel.
Alvado cracks Dragneel with a nice body shot.
Alvado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvado gets through Dragneel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Alvado fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dragneel.
Dragneel blocking some punches.
Alvado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvado lands a shot to the body.
Dragneel has a couple of punches blocked by Alvado.
Alvado stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alvado scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dragneel's elbow.
Dragneel lands a right hand.
Alvado blocks a body shot from Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with a body punch.
Dragneel avoiding damage.
Dragneel blocks a body shot from Alvado.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pablo Alvado will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Natsu Dragneel's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dragneel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvado manages to avoid it.
Dragneel throws a leg kick but Alvado sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dragneel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alvado connects with a leg kick. Dragneel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dragneel cracks Alvado with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alvado misses the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alvado darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dragneel misses with a straight right.
Alvado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dragneel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alvado checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Alvado is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Alvado cracks Dragneel with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel misses with a wild body shot.
Alvado looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dragneel throws a hook but Alvado avoids it easily.
Alvado has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dragneel finds it's way round the side to connect with Alvado's head.
Alvado takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvado checks a leg kick.
Dragneel looks to land a left hand but Alvado moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Alvado misses the target.
Dragneel misses with a hook.
Alvado fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dragneel.
Alvado misses with a leg kick.
Dragneel throws the left hand but Alvado avoids the punch easily.
Dragneel wants to clinch.
Dragneel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dragneel looks to throw the jab but Alvado is out of range.
Alvado scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alvado takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dragneel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvado.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel throws the kick towards the body but Alvado avoids it.
Alvado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragneel.
A telegraphed right hand from Dragneel misses the target.
Alvado seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dragneel tries to clinch up.
Dragneel throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvado.
Alvado moves out of range of the strikes.
Alvado misses the shot to the body.
Dragneel walks forward, straight into a front kick from Alvado.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragneel scores with a nice right hand.
Dragneel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dragneel misses with a looping left.
Alvado scores with a three punch combo!
Dragneel scores with a jab. Alvado acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvado tries a head kick but it misses.
Alvado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alvado takes a swing at Dragneel's ribcage but misses.
Alvado misses with an uppercut.
Dragneel tries to clinch there but Alvado circles away.
Alvado misses the shot to the body.
Pablo Alvado is winning the standup battle so far.
Dragneel avoids the body shot from Alvado.
Alvado walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dragneel misses with a head kick.
Alvado looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A good leg kick by Alvado.
Dragneel misses with a hook
and Alvado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dragneel throws a front kick aimed at Alvado's knee but Alvado avoids it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with a body kick.
Alvado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dragneel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvado misses the jab.
Dragneel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvado.
Dragneel blocks a leg kick.
Alvado moves out of range as Dragneel strikes.
Alvado motions for Dragneel to come forward. Alvado throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dragneel takes one on the button.
Dragneel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvado.
Alvado lands a leg kick that knocks Dragneel off balance momentarily.
Alvado misses with a looping left.
Alvado cracks Dragneel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dragneel cracks Alvado with a right hand to the side of the head.
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 Pablo Alvado will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Natsu Dragneel's cut.
That's time! Alvado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Alvado blocks a leg kick.
Alvado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Dragneel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alvado throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dragneel tries to clinch but Alvado is having none of it.
Alvado is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dragneel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dragneel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alvado connects with a body shot that sends Dragneel's belly button to the back.
Dragneel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alvado's sensitive parts.
Dragneel throws a leg kick but Alvado checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Dragneel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvado lands with a nice body punch.
Dragneel throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Alvado counter with a right hand.
Dragneel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alvado's head backwards.
Dragneel tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Alvado misses the target.
Dragneel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alvado counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Alvado finds it's way through Dragneel's defenses.
Dragneel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alvados jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alvado misses with a wild combination.
Alvado looks to score with a jab to the body but Dragneel is just out of range.
Alvado goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dragneel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dragneel throws a head kick that misses.
Alvado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Alvado.
Dragneel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dragneel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvado.
Dragneel scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Alvado has knocked Dragneel down with a huge combo! Alvado steps away and waves a wobbly Dragneel back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Dragneel is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut.
Dragneel is still on wobbly legs! Can Alvado finish him?
Alvado moves away from the strike by Dragneel.
Alvado is looking to counter punch.
Nice straight punches there by Dragneel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dragneel.
Dragneel seems to have recovered his senses.
Alvado scores with a hook to the body. Dragneel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dragneel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dragneel misses with the combination.
Dragneel walks into a straight right hand from Alvado.
Dragneel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvado.
Alvado buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alvado tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alvado lands a head kick. Dragneel smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alvado.
Alvado looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alvado thuds his right hand into Dragneel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dragneel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dragneel throws a leg kick but Alvado sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alvado seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dragneel misses the shot to the body.
Alvado digs a good hook to Dragneel's body.
Alvado fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dragneel misses with a straight left.
Dragneel misses the jab.
A big left from Dragneel misses.
It looked like Alvado wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dragneel motions for Alvado to come forward. Dragneel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alvado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dragneel.
Alvado throws a leg kick but Dragneel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvado bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dragneel's head.
Dragneel throws a series of punches but Alvado avoids them all with ease.
Dragneel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dragneel tries to clinch but Alvado is having none of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Dragneel misses the target.
Dragneel tries to land a leg kick but Alvado saw it coming and moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dragneel.
Alvado scores with a jab to the body.
Dragneel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crunch! Alvado slams his shin into Dragneel's torso.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Alvado clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Natsu Dragneel'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.
Dragneel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dragneel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alvado is able to avoid easily.
Alvado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dragneel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alvado doesn't seem bothered though.
Alvado looks to score with a jab to the body but Dragneel is just out of range.
Dragneel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alvado checks it well.
Dragneel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alvado counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dragneel throws a lazy right hand but Alvado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dragneel moves out of range of the leg kick from Alvado.
Dragneel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado misses with a looping left.
Dragneel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvado.
Dragneel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dragneel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alvado is out of range.
Dragneel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvado. Dragneel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvado jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dragneel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dragneel steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alvado. That one must have hurt.
Dragneel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvado throws out the jab.
Dragneel throws a hook but Alvado avoids it easily.
A jab from Alvado misses.
Alvado lands a really nice looking cross but Dragneel seems unphased.
Alvado moves out of range as Dragneel strikes.
Dragneel's corner calls for a 1-2. Dragneel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dragneel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dragneel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alvado lands a hook that snaps the head of Dragneel backwards.
Alvado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dragneel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Alvado.
Dragneel lands a right hand.
Alvado tries a body shot but Dragneel blocks it.
Alvado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvado tries to throw a body punch but Dragneel avoids it by throwing Alvado back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dragneel.
Alvado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvado lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pablo Alvado has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dragneel blocks a body shot from Alvado.
Alvado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dragneel's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Alvado.
Dragneel is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Alvado can't find room to land a body shot as Dragneel controls the action.
Dragneel blocks a body shot from Alvado.
Dragneel working aggressively here.
Dragneel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvado.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvado lands a nice uppercut.
Dragneel working aggressively here.
Alvado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvado.
A shot in the inside from Dragneel.
Alvado is leaning against Dragneel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alvado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dragneel.
Dragneel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alvado backwards.
Dragneel takes a shot to the head.
Alvado tries to throw a body punch but Dragneel avoids it by throwing Alvado back against the cage.
Alvado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dragneel scores with a hook to the body.
Alvado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dragneel misses with some punches.
Alvado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragneel swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dragneel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alvado is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alvado as Dragneel tries to tie him up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alvado.
Alvado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dragneel pushes Alvado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dragneel misses with the head strike.
Dragneel blocks an uppercut.
Alvado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dragneel lands a right hand.
Alvado can't find room to land a body shot as Dragneel controls the action.
Dragneel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dragneel is working Alvado over against the cage.
Dragneel lands an uppercut.
Dragneel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvado wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Natsu Dragneel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Natsu Dragneel's cut.
That's time! Alvado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Alvado looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alvado avoids the body shot from Dragneel.
As Dragneel backs away, Alvado returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dragneel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alvado's sensitive parts.
A telegraphed right hand from Alvado misses the target.
Dragneel throws a hook but Alvado avoids it easily.
Alvado seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dragneel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dragneel looks to land a body kick but Alvado moved away.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut. Alvado saw that one coming.
Alvado avoids the body shot from Dragneel.
Alvado quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado moves out of range of the leg kick from Dragneel.
Alvado throws the left hand but Dragneel avoids the punch easily.
Dragneel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dragneel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel is looking to clinch.
Dragneel tries a head kick but it misses.
Alvado keeps the fight on the outside.
Dragneel instigates a clinch.
Dragneel lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alvado.
Dragneel misses with a punch on the inside.
Dragneel misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Alvado.
Dragneel misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dragneel.
Alvado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dragneel backwards.
Dragneel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvado's elbow.
Dragneel tries to work over Alvado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dragneel blocking some punches.
Dragneel lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dragneel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alvado lands a body punch.
Alvado makes some space for himself and lands 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!
Alvado misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Alvado.
Dragneel is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Alvado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Alvado.
Alvado stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alvado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dragneel's elbow.
Alvado digs a right hand underneath Dragneel's ribcage. Dragneel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dragneel presses Alvado against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Alvado on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Alvado.
Alvado misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Dragneel.
Alvado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Natsu Dragneel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvado.
Dragneel lands with a light punch inside.
Alvado tries to work over Dragneel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvado misses with a punch on the inside.
Dragneel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alvado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alvado.
Alvado misses with the head strike.
Alvado blocking some punches.
Dragneel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dragneel misses with the head strike.
Dragneel lands an uppercut.
Alvado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dragneel works on Alvado's body with a couple of short punches.
Dragneel working Alvado over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvado tries to throw a body punch but Dragneel avoids it by throwing Alvado back against the cage.
Dragneel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dragneel blocks an uppercut.
Dragneel misses with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragneel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dragneel lands a left hand.
Alvado blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dragneel.
Dragneel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dragneel misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alvado blocks an uppercut.
Dragneel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dragneel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado tries to work over Dragneel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvado.
Pablo Alvado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alvado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dragneel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Natsu Dragneel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alvado 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:47
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Alvado!
Pablo Alvado seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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163 lbs
26 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daken Akihiro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hector Camacho!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camacho tries to move into range but Akihiro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Akihiro throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camacho. Akihiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akihiro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Camacho.
Camacho throws an overhand right that lands on Akihiro's shoulder, as Akihiro tries to avoid the shot.
Camacho takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Camacho lands a really nice looking cross but Akihiro seems unphased.
Akihiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akihiro scores with a three punch combo!
Camacho darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Akihiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Camacho! But no joy.
Akihiro plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Camacho cracks the inside of Akihiro's front leg.
Akihiro misses with an uppercut.
Camacho connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Akihiro.
Akihiro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Akihiro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Camacho. That did some damage!
Akihiro cracks Camacho with a right hand to the side of the head.
Camacho works Akihiro's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akihiro tries to land a front kick but Camacho steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A bone on bone clash there as Camacho blocks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Camacho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Camacho thuds his right hand into Akihiro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Camacho throws a shot to the body.
Camacho keeps Akihiro at a distance using the push kick.
Akihiro throws a shot to the body.
Akihiro misses with a body kick.
Camacho appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Akihiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akihiro throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Akihiro lands a really nice looking cross but Camacho seems unphased.
Camacho looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Daken Akihiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akihiro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Camacho.
Akihiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akihiro.
Akihiro misses the jab.
Camacho feints the counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akihiro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Camacho swings for the body but Akihiro moves out of range.
Akihiro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Akihiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camacho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camacho throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Akihiro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Camacho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akihiro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Camacho attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akihiro. Camacho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camacho fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Akihiro is out of range.
Akihiro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Akihiro tries to bum rush Camacho with a series of wild strikes but Camacho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Akihiro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Akihiro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Camacho.
Nice uppercut there from Camacho.
Akihiro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Camacho. Camacho obviously looking to wear him down.
Akihiro slips a straight right by Camacho.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho throws a leg kick that misses.
Akihiro throws a push kick but Camacho slaps the foot to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Camacho.
Good work by Akihiro as he checks the leg kick.
Akihiro throws a leg kick but Camacho sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Akihiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akihiro misses with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Camacho.
Camacho scores with a jab to the body.
Camacho throws a body shot but no joy.
Camacho avoids a kick to the body.
Camacho tries to land a leg kick but Akihiro saw it coming and moves away.
Camacho walks into a stiff left hand from Akihiro.
Camacho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akihiro.
Akihiro loads up on a big right hand but Camacho slips the punch.
Camacho let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Camacho throws a leg kick which misses Akihiro's front leg but catches the back leg as Akihiro tries to avoid it.
Akihiro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Camacho 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!
Akihiro walks forward, straight into a front kick from Camacho.
Akihiro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Akihiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akihiro looks for the body kick but Camacho saw that one coming.
Camacho now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Akihiro swings for the body but Camacho moves out of range.
Camacho misses with a body shot.
Camacho misses the shot to the body.
Camacho takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Akihiro checks a low kick from Camacho.
Camacho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akihiro.
Akihiro throws a body kick that misses.
Camacho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camacho connects with a jab.
Akihiro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Akihiro drops his hands momentarily and Camacho takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Camacho ducks under a wild hook from Akihiro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Daken Akihiro will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Camacho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akihiro.
Camacho now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Daken Akihiro is winning the standup battle so far.
Akihiro throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Camacho tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akihiro lands a nice hook to Camacho's body. Camacho takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot lands for Camacho.
Akihiro moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akihiro.
Akihiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Camacho.
Akihiro misses with a looping right.
A right-left combo lands from Camacho.
Camacho tests Akihiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Akihiro thuds a left hand into Camacho's body.
Akihiro is looking to slow Camacho down with leg kicks.
Camacho checks a low kick from Akihiro.
Akihiro lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Camacho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Akihiro misses its intended target.
Camacho throws a quick inside leg kick.
Camacho connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Akihiro scores with a jab to the body.
Akihiro defending well as Camacho loads up on a big left hand.
Akihiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camacho.
A quick step to the side and Akihiro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camacho lands a right hook to the body.
Camacho takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akihiro.
Camacho lands a nice hook to Akihiro's body. Akihiro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Akihiro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Camacho has time to react.
Camacho walks forward, straight into a front kick from Akihiro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akihiro throws the left hand but Camacho avoids the punch easily.
Camacho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Camacho checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Akihiro throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akihiro misses with a body shot.
Camacho misses with a straight left.
Akihiro connects with a right hand. Camacho shakes it off.
Akihiro misses the shot to the body.
Akihiro throws a leg kick but Camacho checks it.
A jab from Akihiro misses.
Akihiro misses with a body shot.
Camacho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That kick from Camacho tenderised Akihiro's leg. Akihiro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Camacho's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Akihiro looks to throw the jab but Camacho is out of range.
Akihiro wants to land a leg kick but Camacho is out of range.
Camacho throws a body kick that misses.
Akihiro takes a swing at Camacho's ribcage but misses.
Camacho looks to throw the jab but Akihiro is out of range.
It looked like Akihiro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Akihiro drops his hands momentarily and Camacho takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Camacho throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho avoids the body shot from Akihiro.
Camacho throws a body shot but no joy.
Camacho on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Akihiro moves out of range of the body kick.
As Camacho looks to move away, Akihiro throws a big counter combo but Camacho just gets out of the way.
Camacho scores with a kick to the body.
Akihiro looks to land a right hand but Camacho moved out of range.
Camacho gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good shot there by Camacho.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Camacho checks a leg kick.
Camacho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left lands for Camacho.
Akihiro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Camacho is out of range.
Camacho takes a swing at Akihiro's ribcage but misses.
Akihiro moves out of range of the body kick from Camacho.
An inside leg kick lands from Camacho.
Camacho throws a low kick but Akihiro moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camacho throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camacho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Camacho.
Akihiro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akihiro throws a lazy body kick
and Camacho counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Camacho swings for the body but Akihiro moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Camacho.
Camacho lands a slapping body shot.
Akihiro tries to land a front kick but Camacho steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Akihiro throws a low kick but Camacho moves out of range easily.
Camacho blocks a low kick nicely.
Akihiro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akihiro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Akihiro tests Camacho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akihiro misses with an uppercut.
Camacho darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hector Camacho will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Akihiro.
Camacho throws a leg kick but Akihiro moved away.
An inside leg kick lands from Camacho.
Akihiro misses with a looping left.
Akihiro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Camacho.
Camacho takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Camacho has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Akihiro.
Camacho throws a hook but Akihiro avoids it easily.
Camacho misses with a body shot.
Akihiro is looking to counter punch.
Camacho on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Akihiro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Akihiro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Akihiro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Camacho fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akihiro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Camacho checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Camacho appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Camacho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akihiro lands a jab to Camacho's midsection.
Akihiro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Camacho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Camacho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akihiro.
Camacho scores with a nice right hand.
Camacho steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Akihiro. That one must have hurt.
Camacho connects with a looping right hand.
A big right from Camacho misses.
Akihiro throws a head kick that misses.
Akihiro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Camacho at a distance.
Akihiro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Camacho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Akihiro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Camacho lands a nice leg kick that just misses Akihiro's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camacho takes a swing at Akihiro's ribcage but misses.
Camacho throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akihiro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Camacho is able to avoid easily.
Akihiro looks to throw the jab but Camacho is out of range.
Camacho misses with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Camacho. Those never looked like landing.
Camacho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akihiro.
Camacho swings for the body but Akihiro moves out of range.
Camacho misses with a low kick.
Camacho is looking to chop away at Akihiro's legs.
Akihiro walks into a left hand.
Akihiro avoids a kick to the body.
Akihiro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Camacho counters with a nice double leg into side control. Akihiro won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Akihiro wants to control but Camacho postures up.
Camacho looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Akihiro is avoiding damage well.
Akihiro keeping his opponent close.
Camacho working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Akihiro is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Camacho lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The strikes coming from Camacho are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Camacho postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Akihiro wants to control but Camacho postures up.
Akihiro takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Akihiro is looking for a sweep.
Akihiro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Camacho is trying to control the action in half guard but Akihiro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camacho looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Akihiro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Akihiro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Camacho.
Camacho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Akihiro manages to get to full guard.
Camacho is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Camacho postures up in Akihiro's guard and throws a big left but Akihiro blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Camacho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Camacho trying to control but Akihiro is working from the bottom.
Camacho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Camacho really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Akihiro.
A slapping leg kick lands for Camacho.
Akihiro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akihiro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Camacho's head backwards.
Nice uppercut lands for Akihiro. That snapped Camacho's head back.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Akihiro 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 Camacho has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Camacho and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Akihiro gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Camacho counters with a good low kick that Akihiro was not able to check.
Camacho scores with a crisp jab that stopped Akihiro in his tracks.
Akihiro throws a front kick aimed at Camacho's knee but Camacho avoids it well.
Akihiro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Akihiro looks to land a body kick but Camacho moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho scores with a jab.
Akihiro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Camacho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Camacho avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camacho lands with a right hand.
Akihiro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akihiro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Akihiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akihiro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Camacho connects with an inside leg kick.
Akihiro connects with a solid leg kick.
Akihiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Camacho tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Camacho with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Akihiro steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Camacho. That one must have hurt.
Akihiro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Camacho connects with a single shot there.
Akihiro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Camacho.
Akihiro tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camacho connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho lands a nice looking kick to the body. Akihiro takes a step back to recover.
Camacho connects with a looping right hand.
Akihiro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Camacho.
Akihiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Camacho takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Camacho does it's job there.
Camacho connects with a jab.
Akihiro throws a good cross that connects.
Akihiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camacho.
Camacho moves forwards but Akihiro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Camacho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Akihiro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Camacho is looking to chop away at Akihiro's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho slips a straight right by Akihiro.
Akihiro takes one on the button.
Camacho misses with a kick to the body.
Camacho throws a looping overhand right but Akihiro ducks down to avoid it.
Akihiro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Camacho connects with a body shot.
Akihiro checks a leg kick.
Camacho connects with a crisp jab.
Camacho cracks Akihiro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Akihiro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Camacho's sensitive parts.
Camacho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akihiro scores with a hook.
Akihiro steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Camacho. That one must have hurt.
Akihiro throws out a leg kick but Camacho moves out of range and Akihiro only half commits.
Camacho throws a body punch but Akihiro moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akihiro tries to move into range but Camacho moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akihiro lands a slapping body shot.
Akihiro scores with a punch to the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Akihiro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Akihiro misses with a leg kick.
Camacho throws a lazy right hand but Akihiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Camacho is looking to score with low kicks.
A left lands for Camacho.
Camacho defending well as Akihiro loads up on a big left hand.
Akihiro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Camacho. That did some damage!
Camacho staying out of range there.
Camacho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akihiro throws a big counter combination but Camacho scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akihiro tries to land a leg kick but Camacho saw it coming and moves away.
Camacho's jab looks to have found its range, popping Akihiro under the eye.
Camacho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akihiro can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Camacho dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Akihiro 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.
Akihiro misses with a body punch
and Camacho counters with a leg kick.
Camacho fakes the leg kick and cracks Akihiro in the body.
Camacho on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Camacho misses with a low kick.
Camacho lands with a kick to the ribs.
Akihiro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akihiro delivers a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Camacho misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Akihiro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for Camacho.
Akihiro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Camacho counters with a slapping leg kick.
Camacho thuds a left hand into Akihiro's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akihiro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Akihiro swings for the body but Camacho moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akihiro misses with a head kick.
Akihiro loads up on a big right hand but Camacho slips the punch.
Akihiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camacho.
Akihiro throws a shot from downtown. Camacho moves away and avoids it.
Akihiro misses with a lunging right hand
and Camacho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akihiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Camacho smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Camacho connects with an inside leg kick.
Camacho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Akihiro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Akihiro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Camacho's head.
A head kick from Akihiro lands but Camacho takes it in his stride.
Camacho throws a shot from downtown. Akihiro moves away and avoids it.
Akihiro throws a body kick that misses.
Camacho throws out a loose jab but Akihiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akihiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Camacho.
Akihiro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Daken Akihiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hector Camacho 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.
A slow jab from Akihiro misses its intended target.
Camacho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akihiro.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akihiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Akihiro throws a chopping leg kick but Camacho manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It seemed like Camacho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akihiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Camacho scores with a punch to the head.
Camacho feints and then cracks Akihiro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Akihiro down.
Camacho moves out of range of the body kick from Akihiro.
Akihiro looks to land a right hand but Camacho moved out of range.
Akihiro is looking to land body kicks.
Camacho slips under a jab.
Camacho works Akihiro's body with a nice hook.
Akihiro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Decent striking displayed by Akihiro there.
Camacho digs a good body shot into Akihiro's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akihiro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Akihiro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Camacho scores with a leg kick.
Camacho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Camacho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Camacho.
Camacho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akihiro.
Akihiro is looking to chop away at Camacho's legs.
Camacho tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akihiro looks for the body kick but Camacho saw that one coming.
Camacho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Camacho. That's going to slow Akihiro down.
Akihiro throws a front kick that sends Camacho stumbling back into the cage.
Akihiro misses with an uppercut
and Camacho counters with a nice body kick.
Camacho lands with a right hand.
Camacho moves away from the strike by Akihiro.
That's four 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!
Camacho blocks a leg kick.
Akihiro scores with a jab.
Akihiro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Camacho throws a body shot but no joy.
Akihiro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Camacho lands a nice looking body shot.
Camacho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akihiro misses the shot to the body.
Camacho avoids the body shot from Akihiro.
Akihiro steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Camacho. That one must have hurt.
Akihiro misses with a body kick.
Akihiro tries to land a front kick but Camacho steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Camacho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akihiro moves away.
Camacho sizes up Akihiro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good exchange - Akihiro coming out on top.
Akihiro thows a leg kick but Camacho checks it
and Camacho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Camacho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Camacho has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:49
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Camacho!
Hector Camacho is the new lightweight champion!
As Hector Camacho got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: For my fans, Go ahead and tell everybody, I'm the man, I'm the man, I'm the man , I'm the man. Weird fighting one of my heroes.'.
In defeat, Daken Akihiro stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congrats Peel...Good fight buddy.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vagner Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colin Croft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Croft has chosen I Came to Play - Downstait as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vagner Love!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colin Croft!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Love connects with a nice looking jab.
Love clinches up against the cage.
Croft lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Love slows down the pace here.
Croft pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Love as the two fighters clinch.
Croft blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Croft lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Love backwards.
Croft tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Croft throws a punch but it's blocked by Love.
Love throws a punch but it's blocked by Croft.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Croft misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Love tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Love misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Love doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Croft tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Love on the inside.
Croft misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Croft misses with a hook from the clinch.
Croft stalling in the clinch but Love improves position.
Croft doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Croft breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Croft with a jab.
Vagner Love seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Croft moves out of range as Love throws a body kick.
Croft tries to land a front kick but Love steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Love throws a half hearted mid kick.
Love throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Love throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Croft counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Croft with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Love throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Croft.
Love tries to clinch up.
Croft moves out of range as Love strikes.
Love takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Love takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Croft looks to score with a jab to the body but Love is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Croft lunges at Love with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Love's hand.
Croft swings for the body but Love moves out of range.
Love throws a leg kick that misses.
Love ducks under a wild hook from Croft.
Croft throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Love scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Croft checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Croft throws out a counter right but Love avoids it with no problem.
Love misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Croft releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Love takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Love tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Croft is able to avoid easily.
Croft scoring well with a low kick there.
Love throws a hook but Croft avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Croft checks a leg kick.
A head kick from Love lands but Croft takes it in his stride.
Love misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love throws the kick towards the body but Croft avoids it.
Jab from Croft.
Love tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Croft was well out of range. Poor timing from Love.
Love lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Love avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Love is looking to counter the offense by Croft and move into the clinch.
Love scores with a hook.
Love fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Croft manages to avoid it.
And Croft responds with a good body kick, but Love manages to step out the way in time.
Love moves out of range as Croft throws a body kick.
Love jabs Croft to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Croft throws a big shot that misses.
Love wants to clinch up but Croft keeps it at a distance.
Nice cross by Croft.
Love digs a good body shot into Croft's ribs.
Croft misses with a wild body shot.
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!
A nice inside leg kick there by Love. That's going to slow Croft down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love blocks a leg kick.
Croft swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Love smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Love is looking to slow Croft down with leg kicks.
Croft uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Love.
Love scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Love tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Croft was well out of range. Poor timing from Love.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Croft! But no joy.
Croft closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Croft misses with a body kick.
Croft scoring well with a low kick there.
Croft scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Love clobbers Croft with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Croft lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Love swings for the body but Croft moves out of range.
Croft is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Love with a body shot.
Love lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vagner Love will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Croft misses with a low kick.
Love chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Croft can pounce on him.
Love tries to close the distance and clinch but Croft swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good leg kick by Croft there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Croft scores with a shot to the body.
Love moves out of range of the body kick.
Croft moves away from the strike by Love.
Croft now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Colin Croft seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Love throws a front kick aimed at Croft's knee but Croft avoids it well.
Croft swings away with a body shot that misses
and Love counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Croft. Love does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love misses the shot to the body.
Croft throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Croft takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Love throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Croft throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Croft staying out of range there.
It looks like Love has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Croft looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Love steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Croft.
Croft feints and then cracks Love's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Love down.
Croft misses with a head kick.
Love throws a hook but Croft blocks it.
Croft lands a body shot.
Love scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big left from Love misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Love.
Croft throws a shot from downtown. Love moves away and avoids it.
Croft circles away from the clinch attempt.
Croft throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Croft dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Croft throws a low kick but Love avoids it.
Croft lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Croft moves out of range as Love strikes.
Croft keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Croft.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Croft in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Love fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Croft manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Croft misses.
Love throws a push kick but Croft slaps the foot to one side.
Croft jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Love misses with a low kick as Croft jumps back.
A shot to the body from Love misses
and Croft counters with a straight right hand.
Love jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Croft doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Love throws a head kick but Croft moves out of range.
Croft scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Love misses with a leg kick
and Croft counters with a nice uppercut.
Love throws a hook to the side of Croft's head but Croft sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Croft lands a big uppercut and Love crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Love looks OK. Croft waves Love back to his feet!
Love is rocked!
Love misses with a head kick.
Oh Love is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Croft fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Love manages to avoid it.
Love seems to have got his legs back now.
Love looks to land a body kick but Croft moved away.
Love moves out of range as Croft strikes.
Love wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Croft connects with a good right hand that stumbles Love. Love circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A good leg kick by Croft.
Croft connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Love wants to land a leg kick but Croft is out of range.
Love lands a lovely overhand right.
Croft jabs at Love's body.
Love with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Love moves out of range of the strikes.
Love waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Croft.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love defending well as Croft loads up on a big left hand.
Love connects with a right hand. Croft shakes it off.
Croft keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Love dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Croft. That did some damage!
A jab from Croft misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Love misses the target.
Croft lands with an uppercut that bounces Love off the cage and back into range.
Love fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Croft is out of range.
Love tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Croft manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Croft. Love does a little dance to reset his feet.
Croft thuds his shin into the meat of Love's side.
Love takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Love misses with a short punch on the inside.
Croft tries to throw a body punch but Love avoids it by throwing Croft back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Croft showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Love misses with an uppercut
and Croft makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Croft uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Love.
Good standup being displayed there by Croft as he connects with a hook.
Love throws the kick towards the body but Croft avoids it.
Croft throws the kick towards the body but Love avoids it.
Love closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Croft gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Love ducks under a wild hook from Croft.
Love slips under a jab from Croft.
Love connects with a leg kick. Croft looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Croft takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Croft. Love does a little dance to reset his feet.
Croft throws the kick towards the body but Love avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Love tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Croft, as that shot connected.
Love throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Croft only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love lands a slapping body shot.
Love fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Croft looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circling - Love throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Love pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Love slips under a jab.
Love ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Croft moves away.
A lazy body kick from Croft
and Love counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Love scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from Croft tenderised Love's leg. Love is trying to keep his angry face on.
Croft takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Love takes a swing at Croft's ribcage but misses.
Croft fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Love looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Love displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Croft throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love defending well as Croft loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Croft. Love does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Croft misses with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Love.
Love lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Love scores with a sloppy right hand. Croft should have avoided that one.
A cross from Croft lands.
Croft fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Love looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Croft moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Love as he checks the leg kick.
Love closes the distance looking to clinch
and Croft counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice uppercut lands for Croft. That snapped Love's head back.
Croft defending well as Love loads up on a big left hand.
A jab lands there for Love.
Croft misses with a head kick.
A punch lands to the side of Croft 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A low kick from Love is predictable there
and Love takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Croft.
An attempted straight right counter from Love misses the target.
Love misses with a low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Love finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Good shot there by Croft.
Croft throws a low kick, looking for Love's leg but Love calmly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Croft tries to land a body kick
and Love connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Love misses with a body shot.
Love throws a hook to the side of Croft's head but Croft sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Love lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Croft fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Love looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Croft scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Croft misses with a straight right.
Croft throws a body shot but no joy.
Croft throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Croft scores with a punch to the head.
Croft throws a body shot but no joy.
Love throwing a counter right hand but Croft manages to avoid it.
Croft missing with a left hand there. Love was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Love wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Love avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Vagner Love did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Love takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Love motions for Croft to come forward. Love throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Love moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Croft throws a looping overhand right but Love ducks down to avoid it.
Croft scoring well with a low kick there.
Croft scores with a leg kick.
Love avoids the body shot from Croft.
Love tried to counter with a leg kick but Croft avoided it.
Love checks the leg kick.
No joy there for Love, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Croft is trying to counter with his kicks.
Love bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Croft checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An inside leg kick lands from Love.
Love takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Croft digs a good body shot into Love's ribs.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love defending well as Croft loads up on a big left hand.
Love misses with a body shot.
Croft with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Croft lands a leg kick that knocks Love off balance momentarily.
Croft jabs Love right on the nose. Love blinks but takes it well.
Love keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Croft misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Love on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Love takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Love throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Love misses with an uppercut. Croft saw that one coming.
Croft lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Croft. Love does a little dance to reset his feet.
Croft throws a low kick but it's checked well by Love.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love blocks the body kick.
Love swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A good leg kick by Croft.
Love with a nice cross.
Croft throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Croft throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Croft fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Love.
Love throws an off balance right hand
and Croft counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Croft takes one to the chin there.
Croft stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Love.
Croft lands a nice shot to the body.
Croft throws a poor cross that misses
and Love counters with a slapping leg kick.
Croft takes a swing at Love's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Love.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Croft fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Love manages to avoid it.
Croft takes a swing at Love's ribcage but misses.
Love fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Croft.
Croft throws a leg kick that misses.
Croft moves forwards but Love connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Croft looks to land a body kick but Love moved away.
Croft's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Love has closed the distance and engaged Croft in a clinch.
Love tries to stall but Croft uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Love just leaning against Croft, taking a breather.
Croft working aggressively here.
Croft throws a knee to the head but misses.
Love swings wildly with an uppercut but Croft uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Love fails to land.
Love scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vagner Love has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love misses with a short punch on the inside.
Croft swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Love tries to stall but Croft uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Good body shot from Croft.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Love.
Love tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Love.
Love swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Croft has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Love seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Croft can turn it around.
Croft lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Croft lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Love or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Love.
Croft's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Love lands a slapping body shot.
Love wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Croft dominated that fourth round.
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!
Love takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Croft with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Love's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Croft takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Croft fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Love checks it well.
Croft looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Croft. Love shrugs it off though.
Love is looking to clinch but Croft is avoiding it.
Croft throws out a counter right but Love avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love throws out a leg kick but Croft moves out of range and Love only half commits.
Love lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Croft at a distance.
Croft misses with a wild body shot.
Love uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Croft.
Love ducks right into an uppercut from Croft.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Croft misses the shot to the body.
Love throws a shot from downtown. Croft moves away and avoids it.
Croft connects with the punch.
Croft misses with a lunging right hand
and Love counters with a one-two to the body.
Croft blocks a head kick by Love.
Love backing away here, and Croft unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Love tries to land a leg kick but Croft saw it coming and moves away.
Croft lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Love at a distance.
Love misses with a wild combination.
Croft misses with a body shot.
Croft attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Love gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Croft has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Love uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Croft.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Croft lands a nice looking kick to the body. Love takes a step back to recover.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Croft misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Croft throws a right and a left that both miss.
Love tried to score with a low kick but Croft checks it.
Love feints and then cracks Croft's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Croft down.
Croft bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Love blocks a low kick nicely.
Love uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Croft.
Croft lands an overhand right.
Love throws a series of punches but Croft avoids them all with ease.
Croft throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Love was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch lands to the side of Croft 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Croft. Love does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love thuds his shin into the meat of Croft's side.
Love works the jab nicely.
Love throws a hook but Croft blocks it.
Croft throws a jab when Love was well out of range.
A big left from Croft misses.
It looked like Love was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Croft.
Croft looks to land a combination but Love avoids it well.
Croft tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Love was well out of range. Poor timing from Croft.
Croft throws a right and a left that both miss.
Love throws a big counter combination but Croft scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Love misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Croft.
Croft fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Love on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Croft throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Love throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Croft sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Love paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Croft throws a nice outside leg kick.
Love connects with a looping right hand.
Croft throws the left hand but Love avoids the punch easily.
Croft looks for the body kick but Love saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Love misses its intended target.
Love scores with a body shot.
Croft misses with a hook.
Love throws a nice outside leg kick.
Croft misses with a body shot.
Love throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colin Croft comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Croft 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 45:50
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colin Croft!
Colin Croft is the new light heavyweight champion!
Colin Croft decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donny Donowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuomari Hurmio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donowitz comes to the cage accompanied by Livin It Up. Hurmio has chosen A tribute to my mentor Mr Azure as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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146 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
59 - 14 - 3, fighting out of New York, Donny Donowitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tuomari Hurmio!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurmio lands a glancing blow to the side of Donowitz's head.
Donowitz scores with a punch to the head.
Hurmio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Donowitz. Donowitz obviously looking to wear him down.
Hurmio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Donowitz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Donowitz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hurmio is out of range and Donowitz settles back down.
Hurmio takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hurmio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donowitz half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice shot by Hurmio.
Hurmio misses with a leg kick.
We've been told by Donowitz's head coaches at Hunter MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hurmio is defended easily by Donowitz.
Donowitz throws a leg kick
and Hurmio counters with a nice low kick that buckles Donowitz's knee momentarily.
Donowitz digs a good hook to Hurmio's body.
Donowitz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hurmio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hurmio checks a leg kick.
Hurmio changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Donowitz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hurmio's sensitive parts.
Donowitz checks a low kick from Hurmio.
Hurmio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donowitz manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hurmio shoots in but Donowitz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Donowitz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Donowitz throws a looping overhand right but Hurmio ducks down to avoid it.
Hurmio connects with a single shot there.
Hurmio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Donowitz checks it well.
Hurmio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hurmio misses the jab.
A leg kick checked by Donowitz.
Hurmio throws a body punch but Donowitz moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Donowitz.
An inside leg kick lands from Donowitz.
Hurmio scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Donny Donowitz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hurmio walks into a jab.
Hurmio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Donowitz wants to land a leg kick but Hurmio is out of range.
Hurmio throws a shot from downtown. Donowitz moves away and avoids it.
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!
Donowitz throws a front kick aimed at Hurmio's knee but Hurmio avoids it well.
Donowitz throws a push kick but Hurmio slaps the foot to one side.
Hurmio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donowitz manages to avoid it.
Donowitz walks into a jab.
Donowitz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hurmio misses with a body shot.
Donowitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hurmio moves away.
Donowitz just misses with a punch to the body.
Hurmio digs a good body shot into Donowitz's ribs.
Hurmio throws a leg kick but Donowitz moved away.
Hurmio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hurmio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hurmio wants to slow Donowitz down by chopping away at his legs.
Donowitz looks to score with a jab to the body but Hurmio is just out of range.
Hurmio clobbers Donowitz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big left from Hurmio misses.
Hurmio jabs Donowitz right on the nose. Donowitz blinks but takes it well.
Tuomari Hurmio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurmio wants to slow Donowitz down by chopping away at his legs.
Hurmio checks the leg kick.
Hurmio scores with a nice strike.
Hurmio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Donowitz counters with a straight right hand.
Hurmio lands with a cross.
Hurmio throws a hook but Donowitz blocks it.
Donowitz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hurmio with the counter takedown but Donowitz avoids it easily.
Hurmio ducks under a wild hook from Donowitz.
Hurmio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Donowitz moves out of range as Hurmio strikes.
Hurmio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hurmio throws a right hand that misses
and Donowitz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hurmio throws a hook but Donowitz avoids it easily.
As Hurmio backs away, Donowitz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hurmio looks to throw the jab but Donowitz is out of range.
Hurmio tries to bum rush Donowitz with a series of wild strikes but Donowitz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch lands to the side of Donowitz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donowitz throws a body kick that misses.
Donowitz wants to land a leg kick but Hurmio is out of range.
Hurmio tests Donowitz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Donowitz misses with a body shot.
Donowitz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good leg kick by Donowitz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Donowitz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hurmio.
Hurmio throws a jab but it's blocked by Donowitz.
Hurmio just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Hurmio misses.
Hurmio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hurmio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Donowitz takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hurmio lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A leg kick checked by Hurmio.
Donowitz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Donowitz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hurmio throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuomari Hurmio dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Donowitz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hurmio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Donowitz.
Hurmio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donowitz manages to avoid it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Donowitz might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Donowitz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hurmio misses the shot to the body.
Donowitz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hurmio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A cross from Donowitz lands.
Donowitz misses with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Hurmio - just one landing.
Hurmio loads up on a big right hand but Donowitz slips the punch.
Hurmio shoots in and gets a takedown into Donowitz's guard.
Hurmio with a nice head shot there.
Donowitz wants to stand but Hurmio is controlling the position.
Hurmio passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurmio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Donowitz is trying to stand back up but Hurmio is controlling him
Nice strikes from Hurmio there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hurmio moves nicely into side control.
Hurmio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
An elbow from Hurmio crashes against the mat.
Hurmio misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Donowitz is looking to regain half guard here but Hurmio keeps moving and retains side control.
Hurmio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hurmio throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurmio looks up at the clock and then as Donowitz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hurmio smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Donowitz is looking to regain half guard here but Hurmio keeps moving and retains side control.
Donowitz tries to escape but Hurmio is in control.
Donowitz throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A clash of legs there as Donowitz blocks the low kick.
Donowitz is looking to slow Hurmio down with leg kicks.
A good leg kick by Donowitz.
Donowitz lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hurmio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Donowitz.
Hurmio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurmio throws a body shot but no joy.
Donowitz tries to clinch but Hurmio moves out of range.
Donowitz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hurmio throws out a leg kick but Donowitz moves out of range and Hurmio only half commits.
A low kick from Hurmio misses
and Donowitz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hurmio throws a body shot but no joy.
Hurmio cracks the inside of Donowitz's front leg.
Hurmio checks a leg kick.
Tuomari Hurmio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hurmio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hurmio throws a lazy right hand but Donowitz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donowitz misses with a straight left.
Donowitz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hurmio is able to avoid easily.
Donowitz blocks a head kick by Hurmio.
Jab from Donowitz.
A lazy body kick from Donowitz
and Donowitz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hurmio throws a leg kick
and Donowitz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurmio misses with a head kick.
Donowitz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hurmio throws out a counter right but Donowitz avoids it with no problem.
Hurmio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Hurmio does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donowitz throws a hook but Hurmio blocks it.
Hurmio misses the jab.
Donowitz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hurmio.
Hurmio misses with a low kick.
Hurmio lands with a good body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Donowitz.
Hurmio takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Donowitz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hurmio is out of range and Donowitz settles back down.
Donowitz thows a body kick. Hurmio tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hurmio lands a leg kick that knocks Donowitz off balance momentarily.
Donk. Hurmio catches Donowitz right on the button with a cross.
Hurmio lunges at Donowitz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Donowitz's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuomari Hurmio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Donowitz throws a hook but Hurmio blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Donowitz.
Hurmio misses the jab.
Donowitz has Hurmio up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Donowitz.
Hurmio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hurmio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Donowitz has a couple of punches blocked by Hurmio.
Donowitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hurmio jumps guard.
Hurmio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz is looking to stand up but Hurmio won't let him.
Hurmio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Donowitz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Donowitz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Donowitz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hurmio's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurmio keeping full guard, as Donowitz tries to pass.
Donowitz tries to stand but Hurmio is controlling from the bottom.
Hurmio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Donowitz defends it easily.
Donowitz wants to control from the top but Hurmio keeps moving.
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.
Hurmio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Donowitz defends well.
Hurmio looking for subs off his back but Donowitz has passed one foot through into half guard.
Donowitz trying to control the pace.
Hurmio is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hurmio wants to control but Donowitz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Donowitz looks to score with a jab to the body but Hurmio is just out of range.
Hurmio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Donowitz's waist but Donowitz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hurmio off to one side.
Hurmio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hurmio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Donowitz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Donowitz slips under a jab.
Hurmio misses with a hook.
Donowitz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hurmio slips a straight right by Donowitz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hurmio.
Hurmio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donowitz.
Hurmio finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hurmio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Donowitz at a distance.
Hurmio throws a lazy right hand but Donowitz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donowitz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hurmio throws a front kick aimed at Donowitz's knee but Donowitz avoids it well.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut
and Hurmio counters with a nice low kick that buckles Donowitz's knee momentarily.
Donowitz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Donowitz throws a shot from downtown. Hurmio moves away and avoids it.
Donowitz 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.
It seemed like Hurmio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hurmio wants to land a leg kick but Donowitz is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hurmio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donowitz.
Donowitz throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Hurmio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Donowitz throws a low kick but Hurmio avoids it.
Hurmio throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Donny Donowitz did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Donowitz. Hurmio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hurmio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hurmio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Donowitz counters with a straight right hand.
Hurmio connects with a jab.
Hurmio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Donowitz's hands.
Donowitz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hurmio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Donowitz. Donowitz obviously looking to wear him down.
Donowitz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donowitz throws the kick towards the body but Hurmio avoids it.
Hurmio ducks under a wild hook from Donowitz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmio throws a body kick that misses.
Donowitz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hurmio feints the counter takedown.
Hurmio is looking to land body kicks.
Hurmio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hurmio cracks Donowitz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurmio moves out of range as Donowitz throws a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Donowitz blocks the low kick.
Hurmio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Donowitz thows a leg kick but Hurmio checks it
and Hurmio counters with a leg kick.
Donowitz moves out of range of the leg kick from Hurmio.
Hurmio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Donowitz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hurmio avoids the body shot from Donowitz.
Donowitz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hurmio.
Donowitz connects with a body shot that sends Hurmio's belly button to the back.
Donowitz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hurmio checks the leg kick nicely there.
Donowitz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hurmio throws a looping overhand right but Donowitz ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donowitz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hurmio takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hurmio misses with a hook.
Hurmio misses with a straight left.
Hurmio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Donowitz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donowitz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hurmio lands a right hand.
Hurmio working aggressively here.
Donowitz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hurmio misses with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hurmio 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 Donowitz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Donowitz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hurmio throws a leg kick but Donowitz checks it.
Donowitz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hurmio checks it well.
Hurmio is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Donowitz connects with a leg kick. Hurmio looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A decent looking cross lands there for Donowitz.
Donowitz misses with a low kick.
Hurmio lands the left hand.
Hurmio throws the kick towards the body but Donowitz avoids it.
Hurmio lands a nice hook to Donowitz's body. Donowitz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Donowitz. That snapped Hurmio's head back.
Hurmio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hurmio fails to land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Donowitz misses its target.
Hurmio throws a head kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Donowitz.
Hurmio throws a nice looking combination but Donowitz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hurmio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donowitz throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hurmio avoids it.
Hurmio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hurmio is looking to slow Donowitz down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurmio shoots in and gets a takedown into Donowitz's guard.
Donowitz pushes Hurmio off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Donowitz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Donowitz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Donowitz avoids the body shot from Hurmio.
Donowitz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Donowitz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hurmio checks a leg kick.
Hurmio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Donowitz. Donowitz obviously looking to wear him down.
Donowitz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hurmio motions for Donowitz to come forward. Hurmio throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donowitz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut
and Hurmio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donowitz lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Donny Donowitz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Donowitz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Donowitz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hurmio manages to avoid it.
Hurmio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Donowitz doesn't seem bothered though.
Hurmio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hurmio looks to land a right hand but Donowitz moved out of range.
Hurmio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donowitz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hurmio shoots in looking for a takedown but Donowitz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hurmio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hurmio on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Donowitz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donowitz blocks a low kick nicely.
Donowitz lands with a straight right. Hurmio didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donowitz slips a straight right by Hurmio.
Hurmio throws a big shot that misses.
A clash of legs there as Hurmio blocks the low kick.
Donowitz blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz thuds his right hand into Hurmio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hurmio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Donowitz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hurmio throws a low kick but Donowitz moves out of range easily.
Hurmio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hurmio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hurmio was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jab by Donowitz.
Donowitz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hurmio checks it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hurmio checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Donowitz.
Nice defenses there by Donowitz.
Donowitz lands a body shot.
Donowitz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hurmio wants to land a leg kick but Donowitz is out of range.
Donowitz looks to score with a jab to the body but Hurmio is just out of range.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurmio throws a lazy head kick
and Donowitz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donowitz slips under a jab.
Donowitz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hurmio appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
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!
A chopping leg kick lands by Donowitz.
Good leg kick by Hurmio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sloppy strikes from Hurmio. Those never looked like landing.
Donowitz tried to counter with a leg kick but Hurmio avoided it.
Hurmio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Donowitz circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice body kick there by Donowitz.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hurmio.
Donowitz throws a hook to the side of Hurmio's head but Hurmio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hurmio thows a leg kick but Donowitz checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hurmio takes one on the button.
Hurmio finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hurmio explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hurmio throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurmio lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hurmio scores with a head kick. Donowitz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hurmio misses with a kick to the body.
Hurmio jabs at Donowitz's body.
Hurmio wants to slow Donowitz down by chopping away at his legs.
Donowitz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hurmio has time to react.
Donowitz scoring well with a low kick there.
Donowitz looks to land a right hand but Hurmio moved out of range.
Donowitz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hurmio was well out of range. Poor timing from Donowitz.
Hurmio feints the counter takedown.
Donowitz tries to clinch there but Hurmio circles away.
Hurmio tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hurmio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Donowitz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hurmio shoots for a takedown but Donowitz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Donowitz throws a shot to the body.
Hurmio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donowitz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurmio misses with a low kick.
Donowitz cracks a nice hook into Hurmio's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donowitz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hurmio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hurmio connects with a solid leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hurmio checks a leg kick.
Donowitz avoids the body shot from Hurmio.
Hurmio misses with a two punch combination.
Donk. Donowitz catches Hurmio right on the button with a cross.
Hurmio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Donowitz blocks a head kick by Hurmio.
Donowitz throwing a counter right hand but Hurmio manages to avoid it.
Donowitz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hurmio throws a right and a left that Donowitz avoids nicely.
Donowitz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hurmio will feel that in the morning.
Hurmio throws a leg kick but Donowitz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
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 Donny Donowitz.
I think Donowitz 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 46:50
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:47
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Donny Donowitz!
Donny Donowitz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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