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T148: Spillane vs Mangrove Jr PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lance Legstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coaker Kluge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Lance Legstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Coaker Kluge!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legstrong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Legstrong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Legstrong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kluge is fending him off so far but Legstrong persists. Nope, Kluge circles away and we're back to standing.
Kluge lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Legstrong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Legstrong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kluge.
Kluge fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kluge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Legstrong misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kluge.
Legstrong slips under a jab from Kluge.
Coaker Kluge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Legstrong as he connects with a hook.
Legstrong has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Legstrong.
We've been informed that Kluge 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.
Nice defenses there by Legstrong.
Kluge misses with a hook. Legstrong ducked under it nicely.
Legstrong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kluge's head.
Kluge scores with a crisp jab that stopped Legstrong in his tracks.
Legstrong moves away from the strike by Kluge.
A jab from Kluge finds it's way through Legstrong's defenses.
Kluge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kluge looks to throw the jab but Legstrong is out of range.
Kluge might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legstrong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kluge.
Legstrong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kluge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Legstrong.
Kluge moves out of range of the strikes.
Kluge throws a jab when Legstrong was well out of range.
Kluge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Legstrong counters with a straight right hand.
Legstrong fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kluge sprawls well initially but Legstrong persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kluge holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Legstrong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kluge sees it coming and defends easily.
Kluge is trying to get back to full guard.
Kluge keeps trying to improve his position.
Legstrong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kluge has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kluge is trying to get back to full guard.
Legstrong is looking for a kimura here.
Kluge slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Legstrong trying to control but Kluge is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legstrong wants to pass the guard but Kluge is keeping the position.
Kluge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Legstrong is one step ahead there.
Legstrong wants to control from the top but Kluge keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Legstrong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kluge connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Legstrong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kluge to score with a decent uppercut.
Kluge walks into a jab.
Kluge throws a big shot that misses.
Legstrong shoots in and drives through. Kluge sprawls well.
Kluge slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Legstrong feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kluge is trying to hold Legstrong in close to prevent damage but Legstrong has managed to pass into half guard.
Legstrong trying to control from half guard but Kluge is working away.
Legstrong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Coaker Kluge will probably get the nod.
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.
Kluge throws a body punch but Legstrong moves out of range.
Nice shot by Kluge.
Legstrong is rocked!
Kluge steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Legstrong is out on his feet! Kluge sets himself and nearly takes Legstrong's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Coaker Kluge!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lu Hao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Judo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hao's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jiu Jitsu. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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148 lbs
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 2, fighting out of London, Lu Hao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jack Judo!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Judo connects with a nice looking jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Judo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hao lands with a right hand.
Judo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Judo misses with a hook.
Hao scores with a spinning back kick!
Hao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Judo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hao scores with a nice right hand.
Hao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hao misses with a two punch combination.
Hao stuffs the takedown.
Lu Hao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Judo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Judo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Judo just misses with a punch to the body.
Hao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hao lands a leg kick that knocks Judo off balance momentarily.
Judo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Judo avoids a kick to the body.
Hao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Judo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hao feinted with a counter takedown.
Hao scores with a punch to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Judo. Hao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hao swings for the body but Judo moves out of range.
Judo missing with a left hand there. Hao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Hao.
Hao tries a head kick but it misses.
Hao throws the kick towards the body but Judo avoids it.
Judo tests Hao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hao slips a straight right by Judo.
Hao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Judo checks a leg kick.
Hao tries a head kick but it misses.
Hao takes a swing at Judo's ribcage but misses.
Judo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hao was well out of range. Poor timing from Judo.
Judo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Judo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show 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!
Hao tries a head kick but it misses.
Judo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hao throws a leg kick but Judo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Judo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hao moves away.
Hao has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Judo throws a big shot that misses.
Judo throws a hook but Hao avoids it easily.
Hao connects with a high kick.
Judo throws a jab but it's blocked by Hao.
Judo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hao misses with the combination.
Judo leaves Hao with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hao cracks Judo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hao is looking to wear down Judo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hao. That's going to slow Judo down.
Hao misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judo jabs Hao right on the nose. Hao blinks but takes it well.
Hao feints and then cracks Judo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Judo down.
Hao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Judo.
Judo with the counter takedown but Hao avoids it easily.
Hao shoots for a double leg takedown but Judo sprawls well. He's pushed Hao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hao misses the shot to the body.
Judo loads up on a big right hand but Hao slips the punch.
Judo throws a looping overhand right but Hao ducks down to avoid it.
Judo throws a jab but it's blocked by Hao.
Judo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hao circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Hao misses the target.
Lu Hao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Judo.
Hao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hao throws a head kick that Judo semi-blocks.
Hao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Judo throws out the jab.
Hao throws a looping overhand right but Judo ducks down to avoid it.
Hao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Judo has time to react.
Hao throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Judo lands a glancing blow to the side of Hao's head.
Judo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judo tests Hao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hao. That's going to slow Judo down.
The fighters circling - Judo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Judo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hao is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Judo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Judo misses.
Hao scores with a kick to the midsection.
Judo throws a looping overhand right but Hao ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick from Hao lands but Judo takes it in his stride.
Hao tests Judo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hao lands a jab to Judo's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Judo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hao under the eye.
Hao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Judo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A punch combination from Hao misses.
Hao looks to land a combination but Judo avoids it well.
Judo shoots in for a takedown but Hao shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lu Hao dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice body kick there by Hao.
Hao throws a hook but Judo avoids it easily.
Judo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hao to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Judo is looking for a triangle here but Hao uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Judo is not content to let Hao control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Judo stops Hao from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hao is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Judo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hao slips nicely into half guard.
Hao working Judo over with strikes.
Judo looking for submissions off his back.
Hao seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Judo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hao is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Judo is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hao trying to control from half guard but Judo is working away.
Hao is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hao is looking to advance position but Judo won't allow it.
Judo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Judo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hao manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hao manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Judo has Hao in his guard.
Hao looking to sit in guard and control but Judo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Judo wants to pass the guard but Hao is keeping the position.
Judo trying to move into half guard but instead Hao has managed to sweep!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Judo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hao has managed to get both his arms back between Judo's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hao stopping the sweep attempt from Judo.
Hao tries to free his leg and advance position but Judo is retaining full guard.
Judo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hao is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Judo.
Judo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hao is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Judo is just riding it out for now. Hao eventually gives up the hold.
Judo wants to improve his position but Hao is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lu Hao dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hao stuffs the takedown.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hao.
Judo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Judo scores with a nice right hand.
Hao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Judo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hao shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Judo is trying to defend but Hao finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hao is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hao wants to pass to mount but Judo is defending the position.
Judo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hao stalling away here and it's allowed Judo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hao trying to control the position from guard on top but Judo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hao looking to pass the guard.
Hao keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Judo's head.
Judo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hao is aware though and is defending well.
Judo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hao defends it easily.
Hao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Judo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Judo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hao seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Judo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Judo has his foot on Hao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hao works his way back into a safe position though.
Judo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hao passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hao working the ground and pound.
Judo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lu Hao overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hao wants to control but Judo is keeping him busy.
Lu Hao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hao taking a breather here.
Judo tries to bench press Hao off him but Hao keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hao tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hao trying to control the position but Judo is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hao advances to full mount.
Jack Judo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hao looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lu Hao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hao 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lu Hao!
After winning the bout, Lu Hao thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Jack Judo spoke after the fight, saying 'Can I get a Shucky Ducky Quack Quack?'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Skreba Reijonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvarez has chosen Doom as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Michael Alvarez enters the cage!
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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
14 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Skreba Reijonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez misses with a hook. Reijonen ducked under it nicely.
Reijonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reijonen looks to land a combination but Alvarez avoids it well.
Alvarez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Reijonen throws a lazy right hand but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reijonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reijonen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alvarez counters with a nice body kick.
Reijonen swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Reijonen backing away here, and Alvarez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Alvarez is looking to clinch.
Reijonen throws a leg kick but Alvarez moved away.
A low kick from Alvarez misses
and Reijonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Michael Alvarez has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reijonen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Reijonen.
Alvarez flicks out a counter leg kick but Reijonen steps away.
Reijonen blocks a head kick by Alvarez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reijonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvarez moves out of range of the body kick from Reijonen.
Alvarez tries to counter with a clinch but Reijonen shakes him off and moves away.
Alvarez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Reijonen misses with a body shot.
Reijonen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alvarez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Alvarez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reijonen.
Reijonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alvarez throws a wild body kick that Reijonen sees coming a mile off.
Alvarez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reijonen's head backwards.
Reijonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvarez throws a low kick but Reijonen avoids it.
Reijonen moves out of range as Alvarez throws a body kick.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reijonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Reijonen.
Reijonen throws a leg kick
letting Alvarez counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reijonen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A leg kick checked by Reijonen.
Reijonen defending well as Alvarez loads up on a big left hand.
Reijonen misses the jab.
Alvarez tries to clinch up.
Reijonen is looking to wear down Alvarez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Alvarez moves out of range of the leg kick from Reijonen.
Reijonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alvarez throws a leg kick
and Reijonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alvarez.
Reijonen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
Reijonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reijonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
Reijonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reijonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Come on Alvarez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
I was talking to Reijonen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Reijonen.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alvarez.
Reijonen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reijonen blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alvarez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Reijonen's brow.
Alvarez lands a body punch.
Reijonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvarez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Reijonen up against the cage.
Reijonen blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez.
Alvarez throws an elbow that misses.
Alvarez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reijonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reijonen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Reijonen.
Alvarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Reijonen as the two fighters clinch.
Reijonen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alvarez.
Alvarez trying to stall but Reijonen improves his position.
Alvarez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reijonen's defenses.
Reijonen lands a shot to the body.
Alvarez looks winded!
Alvarez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez misses with an elbow over the top.
Reijonen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alvarez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alvarez lands a damaging elbow.
Reijonen blocks the elbow strike.
Reijonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Reijonen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Alvarez can turn it around.
Alvarez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Reijonen misses with a punch to the body.
Reijonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 Skreba Reijonen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Alvarez'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.
Alvarez scores with a jab.
Alvarez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reijonen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Reijonen tries to land a front kick but Alvarez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alvarez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reijonen clobbers Alvarez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alvarez thuds his right hand into Reijonen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reijonen misses with a body kick.
Alvarez tries to keep at a distance but Reijonen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reijonen working aggressively here.
Reijonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alvarez throws an elbow but misses.
Reijonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvarez misses with an elbow over the top.
Reijonen is leaning against Alvarez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reijonen can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
Alvarez misses with an elbow strike.
Reijonen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reijonen takes a shot to the head.
Reijonen blocks an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alvarez.
It looks like Skreba Reijonen has been cut.
Alvarez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alvarez misses with an elbow strike.
Alvarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Reijonen.
Michael Alvarez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good body shot from Reijonen.
Reijonen tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Reijonen back against the cage.
Alvarez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reijonen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reijonen working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Reijonen.
Reijonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reijonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reijonen throws a head punch that misses.
Reijonen misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Come on Alvarez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Reijonen fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reijonen misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reijonen scores with a shot to the side of Alvarez's head.
Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvarez lands with a right to the head.
Reijonen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alvarez lands an elbow inside.
Alvarez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alvarez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reijonen's defenses.
Reijonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
Reijonen blocks a body shot from Alvarez.
Reijonen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alvarez throws an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reijonen.
Reijonen tries to work over Alvarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvarez misses with an elbow strike.
Reijonen tries to work over Alvarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvarez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reijonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reijonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alvarez throws an elbow but misses.
Alvarez lands an elbow inside.
Reijonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reijonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alvarezs head.
Reijonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reijonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Reijonen fails to land.
Reijonen can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez.
Alvarez pushes off an throws an elbow but Reijonen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Reijonen misses with some punches.
Alvarez lands an elbow inside that Reijonen shrugs off.
Alvarez misses with an elbow over the top.
Reijonen takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alvarez throws an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reijonen blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Reijonen on the inside.
Reijonen blocks the elbow strike.
Reijonen digs a right hand into Alvarez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alvarez's gas tank.
Reijonen digs a right hand into Alvarez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alvarez's gas tank.
Alvarez misses with some punches.
Reijonen cracks Alvarez with a nice body shot.
Reijonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvarez tries a body shot but Reijonen blocks it.
Reijonen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Alvarez up against the cage.
Alvarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reijonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
Alvarez tries to stall but Reijonen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reijonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reijonen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alvarez blocks 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 Skreba Reijonen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Reijonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reijonen darts in and clinches Alvarez up against the cage.
Alvarez has a couple of punches blocked by Reijonen.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alvarez throws an elbow but misses.
Reijonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvarez lands an elbow inside.
Alvarez is trying to stall.
Reijonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Alvarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvarez can't find room to land a body shot as Reijonen controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reijonen pushes Alvarez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reijonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvarez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alvarez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alvarez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reijonen's elbow.
Reijonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Reijonen on the inside.
Alvarez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reijonen takes an elbow to the temple.
Alvarez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alvarez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reijonen blocks the elbow strike.
Reijonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reijonen's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Reijonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reijonen tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Reijonen fails to land.
Reijonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reijonen lands with a right to the head.
Reijonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
Alvarez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alvarez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reijonen blocking some punches.
Alvarez wants to stall.
Reijonen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reijonen misses with some punches.
Reijonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Alvarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reijonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reijonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvarez lands a damaging elbow.
Reijonen tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Reijonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reijonen prevents a body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a punch on the inside.
Reijonen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reijonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reijonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvarez lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Reijonen.
Alvarez stalling in the clinch but Reijonen improves position.
Reijonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvarez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reijonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reijonen tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Reijonen back against the cage.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Reijonen.
Alvarez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alvarez misses with an elbow strike.
Alvarez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Alvarez fails to land.
Alvarez stalling the fight.
Alvarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Reijonen controls his hands.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reijonen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alvarez throws an elbow but misses.
Reijonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Reijonen.
Alvarez throws an elbow but it misses.
Alvarez pushes off an throws an elbow but Reijonen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Alvarez.
Reijonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reijonen can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
Reijonen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reijonen blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez tries to work over Reijonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvarez lands an elbow inside.
Reijonen dodges an elbow strike from Alvarez.
Reijonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alvarezs head.
Skreba Reijonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reijonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reijonen avoids the elbow strike from Alvarez, against the cage.
Michael Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reijonen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reijonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez.
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 Skreba Reijonen.
Well Reijonen 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skreba Reijonen!
A victorious Skreba Reijonen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Michael Alvarez had this to say: 'I admit defeat. He did a good job.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Blazer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Loosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blazer comes to the cage accompanied by What what (in the butt). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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183 lbs
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179 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Blazer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Loosa!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loosa ducks under a wild hook from Blazer.
Loosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Loosa avoids the head kick by Blazer.
A jab from Loosa misses.
Loosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Blazer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Loosa.
Blazer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Blazer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Loosa defending well as Blazer loads up on a big left hand.
Blazer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Blazer misses.
Loosa loads up on a big right hand but Blazer slips the punch.
Blazer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Blazer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Loosa eats them both and turns towards Blazer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Loosa throws out a loose jab but Blazer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Victor Loosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blazer slips a jab from Loosa.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Loosa has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Blazer.
Nice defenses there by Loosa.
Blazer moves out of range of the strikes.
Loosa scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loosa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Blazers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A cross from Loosa lands.
It looks like Ricky Blazer has been cut.
Loosa missing with a left hand there. Blazer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blazer is looking to counter punch.
Blazer throws a body shot but no joy.
Loosa misses with a body shot.
Blazer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Loosa throws a hook but Blazer avoids it easily.
Loosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blazer.
Blazer blocks a jab.
Loosa might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Loosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Loosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blazer lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Blazer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Loosa.
Blazer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blazer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blazer moves away from the strike by Loosa.
Blazer throws a body shot but no joy.
Loosa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Loosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loosa tries to move into range but Blazer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loosa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Loosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Loosa.
Loosa loads up on a big right hand but Blazer slips the punch.
Blazer throws out a leg kick but Loosa moves out of range and Blazer only half commits.
Blazer moves out of range as Loosa strikes.
Blazer misses with a body kick.
Blazer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Loosa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Loosa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blazer scores with the left hand. Loosa knows he should have avoided that one.
Blazer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loosa.
Blazer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blazer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Loosa, as that shot connected.
Blazer walks into a stiff left hand from Loosa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blazer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Loosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blazer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Loosa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Blazer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Blazer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Loosa misses with a looping left.
Blazer misses with a head kick.
Loosa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice body kick there by Blazer.
Blazer connects with a crisp jab.
Blazer misses with a double jab.
Blazer misses with a lunging right hand
and Loosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Loosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Loosa scores with a hook to the body. Blazer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Loosa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loosa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blazer is rocked!
Blazer catches Loosa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loosa cracks Blazer with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Loosa has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Blazer to stand back up!
Oh Blazer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Loosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Loosa lands a big uppercut and Blazer crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Blazer looks OK. Loosa waves Blazer back to his feet!
Loosa misses with an uppercut. Blazer saw that one coming.
Blazer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blazer loads up on a big right hand but Loosa slips the punch.
Loosa throws a shot from downtown. Blazer moves away and avoids it.
Blazer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Loosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blazer moves away.
Loosa scores with a body shot.
Blazer seems to have got his legs back now.
Loosa blocks the body kick.
Blazer works Loosa's body with a nice hook.
Blazer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good exchange - Blazer coming out on top.
Loosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blazer.
Blazer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Loosa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Blazer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Blazer looks to land a left hand but Loosa moved out of range nicely.
Blazer sets himself, and Loosa steps forward looking for the clinch! Blazer avoids it this time.
Blazer slips a straight right by Loosa.
Loosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blazer.
As Loosa looks to move away, Blazer throws a big counter combo but Loosa just gets out of the way.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blazer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Loosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blazer.
Blazer is looking to counter punch.
Blazer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blazer ducks under a wild hook from Loosa.
The fighters circling - Blazer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Loosa moves into the clinch successfully.
Blazer working hard to break the clinch.
Blazer misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Blazer.
Blazer lands a right hand.
Loosa throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Blazer on the inside.
Blazer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blazer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blazer breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loosa. Blazer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blazer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Blazer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Loosa misses with a looping left.
A jab from Blazer misses.
A nice side step and Loosa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Loosa lands a jab to the head.
Blazer throws a shot from downtown. Loosa moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Loosa! But no joy.
Loosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Blazer is just out of range.
Loosa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Loosa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blazer tries a head kick but it misses.
Blazer looks to land a combination but Loosa avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blazer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Loosa misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blazer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blazer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loosa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blazer makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Loosa really felt that one!
Blazer works over Loosa's head and body with a nice combination.
Blazer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Loosa's calf.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Loosa, as that shot connected.
Loosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blazer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Loosa avoids the head kick by Blazer.
A swing and a miss from Loosa.
Blazer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Loosa takes a step back to recover.
A big right from Loosa misses.
Blazer moves out of range as Loosa strikes.
Blazer staying out of range there.
Loosa lands a really nice looking cross but Blazer seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loosa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Loosa missing with a left hand there. Blazer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blazer is looking for a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Blazer.
A big right from Loosa misses.
Blazer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blazer misses with a hook. Loosa ducked under it nicely.
Loosa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blazer.
Blazer throws a hook but Loosa avoids it easily.
Loosa ducks under a wild hook from Blazer.
Loosa moves into range and connects with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Loosa.
Loosa scores with a sloppy right hand. Blazer should have avoided that one.
Blazer switches off momentarily and Loosa cracks him with a monster right hand! Blazer topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Loosa dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Loosa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Victor Loosa!
A victorious Victor Loosa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bill Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Incheol Wonha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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153 lbs
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145 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bill Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Incheol Wonha!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Bronson or perhaps it was just good defense by Wonha, which made it look bad.
A jab from Bronson misses.
Bronson scores with a jab to the body.
Bronson digs a good body shot into Wonha's ribs.
Wonha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
Bronson throws a hook but Wonha blocks it.
Wonha scores with a leg kick.
Bronson misses with a hook. Wonha ducked under it nicely.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wonha moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been hearing reports that Bronson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wonha misses with a low kick as Bronson jumps back.
Wonha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Bronson does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson tries to close the distance and clinch but Wonha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wonha works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bronson wants to clinch.
Bronson throws a hook to the side of Wonha's head but Wonha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wonha appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bronson throws a body punch but Wonha moves out of range.
Wonha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bronson.
Wonha connects with a high kick.
Bronson has his takedown stuffed
and Wonha counters with a low kick, right behind Bronson 's knee.
Wonha lands a high kick!
Wonha closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonha effectively controlling the action here.
Bronson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wonha misses with an elbow over the top.
A short left from Bronson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronson tries a body shot but Wonha blocks it.
Bronson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bronson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wonha regains guard.
Bronson is standing up over Wonha. Wonha looks to escape but Bronson dives into side control.
Wonha gets back to half guard.
Bronson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bronson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wonha's head.
Bronson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonha wants to control but Bronson is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wonha manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bronson throws a big elbow that misses.
Bronson throwing strikes but missing.
Wonha working a defensive guard here.
Bronson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wonha is trying to control the position but Bronson postures up.
Bronson throwing strikes but missing.
Bronson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wonha is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson is fighting to break Wonha's control of his arms but Wonha is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bronson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wonha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bronson.
Wonha controls Bronson momentarily but Bronson frees himself.
Bronson scoring with some ground and pound.
Bronson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bronson throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bronson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bronson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bronson 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.
Wonha keeping moving, preventing Bronson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Bronson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bronson. Wonha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bronson misses with a left hand
and Wonha counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bronson's knee momentarily.
Bronson looks to land a right hand but Wonha moved out of range.
Wonha is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bronson with a body shot.
Bill Bronson is winning the standup battle so far.
Bronson throws a good cross that connects.
Wonha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bronson throws a jab when Wonha was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wonha! But no joy.
Bronson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bronson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wonha can do to turn this around?
Bronson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wonha.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wonha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson is looking to clinch.
Bronson dives in for a single leg takedown but Wonha sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bill Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wonha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bronson jabs Wonha right on the nose. Wonha blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson throws a good cross that connects.
Wonha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bronson throws out a loose jab but Wonha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronson scores with a shot to the body.
Bronson misses with a lunging right hand
and Wonha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bronson misses with a right hand
and Wonha counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bronson tries for a takedown but Wonha sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wonha tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wonha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bronson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wonha slips a jab from Bronson.
Incheol Wonha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wonha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wonha steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bronson.
A left and a right from Wonha both land. Nice combination.
Bronson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wonha tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bronson connects with the punch.
Wonha throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wonha dodges the punch combination from Bronson.
Bronson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wonha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bronson looks for a takedown but Wonha sprawls well.
Wonha wants to counter with a clinch but Bronson pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Bronson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bronson looks to throw the jab but Wonha is out of range.
Wonha is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Wonha.
Wonha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bronson's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Wonha as he connects with a hook.
Wonha walks into a straight right hand from Bronson.
Wonha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bronson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bronson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wonha throws a head kick that Bronson semi-blocks.
Bronson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bronson walks into a jab.
Oh Bronson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bronson tries to keep at a distance but Wonha has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bronson misses with some punches.
Bronson seems to have got his legs back now.
Bronson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wonha fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bronson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wonha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wonha tries to keep at a distance but Bronson has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wonha.
Bronson can't find room to land a body shot as Wonha controls the action.
Bronson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wonha gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wonha controlling the action here for a moment.
Wonha lands an elbow just above Bronson 's eye.
It looks like Bill Bronson has been cut.
Bronson working aggressively here.
Bronson scores with a shoulder strike.
Bronson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bronson has a couple of punches blocked by Wonha.
Bronson scores with a hook to the body.
Wonha swings wildly with an uppercut but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Incheol Wonha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bill Bronson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bronson lands a jab to Wonha's midsection.
Bronson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wonha is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bronson connects with the punch.
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
Wonha moves away from the strike by Bronson.
Wonha throws a leg kick which misses Bronson's front leg but catches the back leg as Bronson tries to avoid it.
Bronson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bronson misses with a body punch
and Wonha counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wonha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bronson's calf.
Wonha just misses with a punch to the body.
Wonha takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wonha rushes Bronson and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonha is struggling to control the position.
Bronson managing to block the knees to the body from Wonha.
Incheol Wonha seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wonha tries a knee to the head but Bronson blocks it.
Wonha blocking some punches.
A short left from Bronson.
Bronson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wonha scores a nice knee to the body.
Bronson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bronson tries a body shot but Wonha blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bronson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bronson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bronson has a couple of punches blocked by Wonha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bronson is working for takedown but Wonha is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bronson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wonhas head.
Wonha misses with an elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wonha.
Nice elbow from Wonha.
Wonha stalling in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wonha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bronson is defending well for now.
Wonha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wonha throws a punch but it's blocked by Bronson.
Wonha lands an elbow inside.
Bronson scores with a shot to the side of Wonha's head.
Wonha lands an elbow inside that Bronson shrugs off.
Bronson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson wants to stall.
Bronson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bronson misses with some punches.
Wonha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bronson avoids it.
Bronson misses with a body punch.
Bronson managing to block the knees to the body from Wonha.
Bronson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bronson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wonha avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Bronson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bronson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wonha misses with a knee strike.
Wonha leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wonha lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wonha looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bronson scores with a shot to the side of Wonha's head.
Bronson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wonha backwards.
Wonha controlling the action here for a moment.
Bronson misses with a punch on the inside.
Bronson blocks an elbow strike.
Bronson blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wonha throws an elbow but misses.
Bronson throws a punch but it's blocked by Wonha.
Bronson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bronson misses with a body punch.
Bronson lands a hook that snaps the head of Wonha backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Incheol Wonha.
I think Wonha has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Incheol Wonha!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omar Boulami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boulami comes into the arena with The Rock - Mustapha Ibrahim blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Omar Boulami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Julius Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boulami looks to land a body kick but Henderson moved away.
Boulami comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boulami misses with a kick to the body.
Boulami walks into a stiff left hand from Henderson.
We've been hearing reports that Boulami has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Boulami shoots for a takedown but Henderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Henderson lands a nice shot that snaps Boulami's head back.
Henderson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A looping hook to the body misses from Boulami. Henderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henderson misses with a hook.
Boulami throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boulami backing away here, and Henderson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Boulami avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulami throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boulami lands with a right hand.
Henderson throws out a powerful jab.
Omar Boulami seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boulami misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henderson. Boulami does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick from Boulami misses.
Henderson moves into range and clinches up with Boulami.
Boulami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henderson's elbow.
Boulami successfully pulls guard.
Boulami tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boulami wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Henderson is looking to stand up but Boulami won't let him.
Henderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson passes Boulami's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Henderson controlling the action here.
Boulami wants to improve his position but Henderson is controlling well.
Boulami is working hard here to advance position.
Henderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boulami keeps working.
Henderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulami has his hands clasped together around Henderson's back. He's all about the action.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boulami lands a right hook to the body.
Boulami takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Henderson tried to score with a low kick but Boulami checks it.
Henderson with a nice cross.
Henderson misses with a kick to the body.
Boulami looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Henderson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Boulami fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Henderson, right into the meat.
Boulami shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Henderson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boulami's calf.
Boulami throws a body punch but Henderson moves out of range.
Boulami blocks a leg kick.
Henderson checks the leg kick.
Boulami throws a nice looking combination but Henderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boulami connects with a body shot that sends Henderson's belly button to the back.
Henderson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boulami checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boulami is looking to clinch but Henderson is avoiding it.
Henderson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Boulami wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Julius Henderson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Boulami gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Henderson.
Boulami 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.
Henderson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boulami throws a chopping leg kick but Henderson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Henderson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boulami lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Henderson wants to slow Boulami down by chopping away at his legs.
Boulami closes the distance but Henderson moves to the side
and Henderson counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulami tried to score with a low kick but Henderson checks it.
Boulami ducks under a wild hook from Henderson.
Julius Henderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boulami thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boulami is looking to wear down Henderson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Henderson thumps Boulami with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boulami throws a shot to the body.
Boulami lands a nice leg kick that just misses Henderson's sensitive parts.
A nice inside leg kick there by Henderson. That's going to slow Boulami down.
Boulami 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.
Henderson looks to throw a body kick
and Boulami counters with a stiff right hand.
Henderson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boulami shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henderson as he jumps to the side.
Henderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Henderson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Henderson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boulami steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Henderson. That one must have hurt.
Henderson motions for Boulami to come forward. Henderson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boulami is looking to counter with a body kick.
Julius Henderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boulami checks a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Henderson. No joy for Boulami on that attempt.
Henderson throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson lands a nice shot that snaps Boulami's head back.
Henderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boulami.
Boulami throws a right and a left that Henderson avoids nicely.
Henderson counters with a body kick.
Boulami closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boulami blocks a head kick by Henderson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Henderson.
Henderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boulami sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boulami swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boulami swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boulami moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHenderson.
Boulami tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Boulami.
Henderson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Boulami misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Henderson flicks out a counter leg kick but Boulami steps away.
Henderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boulami manages to avoid it.
Henderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boulami has his takedown stuffed
and Henderson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Boulami. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Boulami there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boulami darts in trying to clinch
and Henderson counters with an inside leg kick.
Henderson thuds his shin into the meat of Boulami's side.
Henderson connects with an inside leg kick.
Henderson connects with a leg kick. Boulami looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boulami throws the kick towards the body but Henderson avoids it.
Boulami drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Henderson is right now.
Henderson struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Boulami.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Boulami connects with a decent elbow.
Henderson taking a bit of punishment here - Boulami scoring with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ground and pound from Boulami seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Henderson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Boulami connects with a decent elbow.
Henderson is looking for a sweep.
Boulami advances nicely into full mount.
Henderson wants to hold on but Boulami pushes him away.
Henderson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Henderson is squirming around, avoiding Boulami's attempts to control the action.
Henderson regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Julius Henderson 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!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boulami is defended easily by Henderson.
Henderson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Boulami blocks it well.
Henderson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Henderson is looking to slow Boulami down with leg kicks.
Boulami throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Henderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Henderson connects with a crisp jab.
Henderson throws a head kick but Boulami moves out of range.
Henderson connects with a jab.
Boulami lands a glancing blow to the side of Henderson's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Henderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boulami keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boulami throwing a counter right hand but Henderson manages to avoid it.
Henderson throws a hook to the side of Boulami's head but Boulami sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulami tries a low kick but Henderson avoids it.
Boulami takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Henderson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Henderson misses with an uppercut. Boulami saw that one coming.
Boulami misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Henderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boulami misses with a low kick.
Boulami moves into the clinch.
Henderson breaks the clinch.
Boulami tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Henderson has closed the distance and engaged Boulami in a clinch.
Boulami tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boulami misses with a punch to the body.
Boulami is pushing Henderson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Henderson can't find room to land a body shot as Boulami controls the action.
Julius Henderson 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 nice right hand lands inside from Henderson.
Boulami is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boulami is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Boulami lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Henderson blocks an uppercut.
Boulami throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Henderson obliges.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the head but Boulami blocks with his arms.
Boulami lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Henderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boulami has a takedown stuffed.
Henderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulami tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Henderson defends well and Boulami ends up having to push Henderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Boulami. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boulami misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boulami misses with a few strikes there.
Boulami wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boulami avoids the head kick by Henderson.
Boulami appears to be looking for a big counter.
Boulami throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Henderson.
Omar Boulami has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boulami drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boulami keeps the fight on the outside.
A solid leg kick lands there for Henderson.
Boulami swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Henderson counters with a nice body kick.
Henderson thumps Boulami with a low kick.
Boulami goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson moves away from the strike by Boulami.
Boulami misses with a low kick as Henderson jumps back.
Henderson lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Henderson. That's going to slow Boulami down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Henderson.
Henderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Henderson clobbers Boulami with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good standup being displayed there by Henderson as he connects with a hook.
Henderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A shot to the liver by Henderson. Beautiful body shot.
Boulami misses with an uppercut.
Boulami moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHenderson.
Henderson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boulami's sensitive parts.
Henderson avoids the body shot from Boulami.
Boulami closes the distance but Henderson moves to the side
and Henderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Julius Henderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Henderson 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julius Henderson!
A victorious Julius Henderson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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#R1#
O'Sullivan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gregorovitsj lands a right hook to the body.
O'Sullivan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gregorovitsj appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
O'Sullivan scores with a body shot.
Daniel O'Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gregorovitsj misses with a hook. O'Sullivan ducked under it nicely.
O'Sullivan lands a nice shot to the body.
O'Sullivan throws a push kick but Gregorovitsj slaps the foot to one side.
O'Sullivan lands a nice looking body shot.
Gregorovitsj tries to close the distance and clinch up but O'Sullivan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gregorovitsj ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O'Sullivan 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.
O'Sullivan connects with a leg kick. Gregorovitsj looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
O'Sullivan looks to land a body kick but Gregorovitsj moved away.
A low kick from O'Sullivan is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#TD2#
O'Sullivan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gregorovitsj moves into full guard.
#T1#
Gregorovitsj keeping moving, preventing O'Sullivan from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gregorovitsj wants to sweep here but O'Sullivan controlling him for the moment.
O'Sullivan wants to pass the guard but Gregorovitsj is keeping the position.
O'Sullivan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
O'Sullivan postures up.
#SUB2#
O'Sullivan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gregorovitsj is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gregorovitsj keeping moving, preventing O'Sullivan from controlling successfully.
O'Sullivan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
O'Sullivan pushes down on Gregorovitsj's leg and manages to get into half guard.
O'Sullivan tries to pass to full mount but Gregorovitsj defends it.
Gregorovitsj keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
O'Sullivan controlling the action here.
O'Sullivan trying to control from half guard but Gregorovitsj is working away. #T3##SUB2#
Gregorovitsj is defending against the submission attempts here by O'Sullivan.
O'Sullivan is trying to control the action in half guard but Gregorovitsj is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gregorovitsj trying to control but O'Sullivan postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
O'Sullivan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gregorovitsj doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time O'Sullivan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
O'Sullivan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gregorovitsj doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time O'Sullivan. #SUB2#
O'Sullivan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
O'Sullivan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gregorovitsj sees it coming and defends easily.
O'Sullivan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gregorovitsj knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
O'Sullivan is looking for a kimura but Gregorovitsj is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for O'Sullivan to get the leverage. #SUB2#
O'Sullivan is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
O'Sullivan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gregorovitsj has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel O'Sullivan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
O'Sullivan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gregorovitsj. That did some damage!
O'Sullivan misses with a straight left.
O'Sullivan throws a shot from downtown. Gregorovitsj moves away and avoids it.
Gregorovitsj tries to counter by moving into the clinch but O'Sullivan manages to circle out of the way.
Gregorovitsj bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gregorovitsj wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gregorovitsj ducks under a wild hook from O'Sullivan.
Gregorovitsj cracks O'Sullivan with an open hand slap.
Gregorovitsj misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'Sullivan checks a leg kick nicely.
Gregorovitsj throws a body punch but O'Sullivan moves out of range.
O'Sullivan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gregorovitsj.#KD#
Gregorovitsj lands a big head kick that sends O'Sullivan tumbling to the mat! Gregorovitsj takes a step backwards and waves O'Sullivan back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Daniel O'Sullivan has been cut.#T1#
Good shot there by O'Sullivan.
Nice sprawl there from Gregorovitsj as O'Sullivan shoots in.
Gregorovitsj misses the jab.
Gregorovitsj tries to score with a low kick but O'Sullivan moves his leg out of the way.
O'Sullivan lands with a hook. Gregorovitsj tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gregorovitsj drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
O'Sullivan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
O'Sullivan moves out of range of the leg kick from Gregorovitsj.
O'Sullivan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gregorovitsj defends it well.
O'Sullivan misses with an uppercut.
O'Sullivan swings for the body but Gregorovitsj moves out of range.
O'Sullivan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
O'Sullivan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gregorovitsj on the side of the head.
O'Sullivan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gregorovitsj was well out of range. Poor timing from O'Sullivan.
As O'Sullivan tries to get set, Gregorovitsj tries to push him back and clinch up but O'Sullivan manages to avoid the attempt.#T2#
A head kick misses from Gregorovitsj.
O'Sullivan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
O'Sullivan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gregorovitsj slips a jab from O'Sullivan.
A little feinted left hand from Gregorovitsj on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gregorovitsj swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by O'Sullivan.#TD2#
O'Sullivan shoots in and bounces Gregorovitsj off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gregorovitsj wants to sweep here but O'Sullivan controlling him for the moment.
O'Sullivan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
O'Sullivan stopping the sweep attempt from Gregorovitsj.
O'Sullivan wants to control from the top but Gregorovitsj keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
O'Sullivan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gregorovitsj manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now O'Sullivan has Gregorovitsj in his guard.#REVR#
Daniel O'Sullivan has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
O'Sullivan looking for a guillotine here but Gregorovitsj defends easily.
#SUB2#
O'Sullivan looking for a guillotine here but Gregorovitsj defends easily.
#SUB2#
O'Sullivan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gregorovitsj gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
O'Sullivan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gregorovitsj passes into side control.
#T4#
O'Sullivan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
O'Sullivan stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on O'Sullivan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
O'Sullivan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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 Boris Gregorovitsj will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel O'Sullivan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by O'Sullivan.
Gregorovitsj throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like O'Sullivan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
O'Sullivan tries to clinch but Gregorovitsj moves out of range.
O'Sullivan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
O'Sullivan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gregorovitsj in his tracks.
O'Sullivan looks to land a right hand but Gregorovitsj moved out of range.
Gregorovitsj ducks under a wild hook from O'Sullivan.
A swing and a miss from Gregorovitsj.
O'Sullivan misses with an uppercut.
Gregorovitsj was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregorovitsj slips a jab from O'Sullivan.
A nice leg kick lands there from O'Sullivan.
A nice inside leg kick there by O'Sullivan. That's going to slow Gregorovitsj down.
O'Sullivan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
Gregorovitsj moves out of range of the body kick.
Boris Gregorovitsj is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gregorovitsj pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O'Sullivan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gregorovitsj. That did some damage!
O'Sullivan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gregorovitsj in his tracks.
Gregorovitsj closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
O'Sullivan throws a lazy body kick
and Gregorovitsj counters with a straight right hand.
Gregorovitsj lands an overhand right.
O'Sullivan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gregorovitsj will feel that in the morning.
Gregorovitsj loads up on a big right hand but O'Sullivan slips the punch.
Gregorovitsj throws a wild body kick that O'Sullivan sees coming a mile off.
O'Sullivan throws a leg kick which misses Gregorovitsj's front leg but catches the back leg as Gregorovitsj tries to avoid it.
O'Sullivan blocks a head kick by Gregorovitsj.
#T2#
O'Sullivan tries to score with a low kick but Gregorovitsj moves his leg out of the way.
Gregorovitsj half committed to a counter leg kick.
O'Sullivan blocks a low kick nicely.
Gregorovitsj connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gregorovitsj thows a left - swing and a miss!
O'Sullivan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gregorovitsj checks a low kick from O'Sullivan.
Gregorovitsj throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O'Sullivan! But no joy.
O'Sullivan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gregorovitsj checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gregorovitsj tries to counter by moving into the clinch but O'Sullivan manages to circle out of the way.
A lazy body kick from O'Sullivan
and Gregorovitsj counters with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gregorovitsj.
A decent looking cross lands there for O'Sullivan.
A bone on bone clash there as Gregorovitsj blocks the leg kick.
#T3#
Nice body kick from O'Sullivan.
O'Sullivan moves away from the strike by Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj takes a body punch but keeps moving.
O'Sullivan moves out of range of the strikes.
O'Sullivan looks for the body kick but Gregorovitsj saw that one coming.
Gregorovitsj looks to land a left hand but O'Sullivan moved out of range nicely.
O'Sullivan throws a jab when Gregorovitsj was well out of range.
O'Sullivan works the jab nicely.
O'Sullivan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gregorovitsj moves away.
Gregorovitsj misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4#
Gregorovitsj ducks under a wild hook from O'Sullivan.
Gregorovitsj stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from O'Sullivan.
Daniel O'Sullivan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gregorovitsj slips a straight right by O'Sullivan.
Gregorovitsj slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O'Sullivan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gregorovitsj swings for the body but O'Sullivan moves out of range.
Gregorovitsj lands a straight punch to the body, keeping O'Sullivan at a distance.
Gregorovitsj misses with a head kick.
O'Sullivan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gregorovitsj throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gregorovitsj stuffs the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Daniel O'Sullivan.
Well O'Sullivan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Daniel O'Sullivan!
After winning the bout, Daniel O'Sullivan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kalervo Kaunismieli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Belliveau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belliveau has chosen We will rock you as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kalervo Kaunismieli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Belliveau!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaunismieli. Belliveau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaunismieli throws a leg kick which misses Belliveau's front leg but catches the back leg as Belliveau tries to avoid it.
A big right from Kaunismieli misses.
Kaunismieli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Belliveau momentarily.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the side of Belliveau's head but Belliveau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Belliveau wants to land a leg kick but Kaunismieli is out of range.
Kaunismieli checks a low kick from Belliveau.
Belliveau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli looks to score with a jab to the body but Belliveau is just out of range.
Belliveau 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.
Belliveau throws a low kick but Kaunismieli moves out of range easily.
Belliveau throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Belliveau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaunismieli manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Belliveau.
Kaunismieli gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Belliveau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kaunismieli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kaunismieli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Belliveau.
Belliveau dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kaunismieli. That did some damage!
A thudding body kick lands there by Belliveau!
Belliveau throws a leg kick that misses.
Kaunismieli throwing a counter right hand but Belliveau manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Belliveau.
Belliveau scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kaunismieli takes the fight into the clinch.
Belliveau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Belliveau.
Come on Kaunismieli - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Belliveau misses with the head strike.
Kaunismieli manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Belliveau misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kaunismielis head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaunismieli.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belliveau tries a body shot but Kaunismieli blocks it.
Kaunismieli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli pushes Belliveau back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kaunismieli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kaunismieli throws a punch but it's blocked by Belliveau.
A short left from Kaunismieli.
Belliveau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Belliveau tries to throw a body punch but Kaunismieli avoids it by throwing Belliveau back against the cage.
Kaunismieli looking to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kaunismieli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Kaunismieli as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kaunismieli tries to work over Belliveau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaunismieli.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Belliveau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Belliveau prevents a body shot from Kaunismieli.
I was talking to Kaunismieli's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with an uppercut but Belliveau uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Belliveau on the inside.
Belliveau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Belliveau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Belliveau struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaunismieli controls his hands.
Belliveau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Belliveau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kaunismieli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belliveau's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Kaunismieli fails to land.
Kaunismieli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Belliveau backwards.
Belliveau struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaunismieli controls his hands.
Kaunismieli can't find room to land a body shot as Belliveau controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belliveau.
Belliveau lands with a light punch inside.
Belliveau presses Kaunismieli against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with an uppercut but Belliveau uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Kaunismieli fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli has a couple of punches blocked by Belliveau.
Kaunismieli content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kaunismieli struggles to land a body shot inside as Belliveau controls his hands.
Kaunismieli throws a punch but it's blocked by Belliveau.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belliveau tries to throw a body punch but Kaunismieli avoids it by throwing Belliveau back against the cage.
Kaunismieli has a couple of punches blocked by Belliveau.
Belliveau lands a body punch in the clinch.
Belliveau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kaunismieli digs a good hook to Belliveau's body.
Belliveau clobbers Kaunismieli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Belliveau throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kaunismieli counters with a left to the body.
Kaunismieli walks into a straight right hand from Belliveau.
Kaunismieli thows a leg kick but Belliveau checks it
enabling Belliveau to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kaunismieli.
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 Kalervo Kaunismieli will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Belliveau throws a right hand that Kaunismieli ducks under and follows up with a left that Kaunismieli also avoids with ease.
Belliveau 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.
Steve Belliveau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kaunismieli lands a nice looking body shot.
Belliveau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaunismieli.
Belliveau just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaunismieli is looking to counter the offense by Belliveau and move into the clinch.
Kaunismieli lands with an uppercut that bounces Belliveau off the cage and back into range.
Belliveau blocks a leg kick.
Kaunismieli moves into range and clinches up with Belliveau.
A shot in the inside from Belliveau.
Kaunismieli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Belliveau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belliveau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kaunismieli working aggressively here.
Belliveau lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaunismieli tries a body shot but Belliveau blocks it.
Kaunismieli throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Belliveau.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Kaunismieli.
Belliveau swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaunismieli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belliveau tries to work over Kaunismieli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaunismieli stalling the fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kaunismieli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Belliveau lands a left hand.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaunismieli tries to work over Belliveau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Belliveau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaunismieli backwards.
Belliveau pushes Kaunismieli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kalervo Kaunismieli has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kaunismieli gets through Belliveau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Belliveau stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Kaunismieli.
Belliveau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaunismieli's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Belliveau.
Belliveau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaunismieli blocking some punches.
Belliveau tries to throw a body punch but Kaunismieli avoids it by throwing Belliveau back against the cage.
Belliveau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli pushes Belliveau back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli misses with some punches.
Belliveau misses with a body punch.
Belliveau is leaning against Kaunismieli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Kaunismieli.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli tries to work over Belliveau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaunismieli throws a punch but it's blocked by Belliveau.
Belliveau lands a hook that snaps the head of Kaunismieli backwards.
Kaunismieli takes a shot to the head.
Kaunismieli tries to throw a body punch but Belliveau avoids it by throwing Kaunismieli back against the cage.
Belliveau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Belliveau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch to the body.
Belliveau scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli breaks the clinch.
Belliveau takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaunismieli tests Belliveau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Belliveau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Belliveau.
Belliveau tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Belliveau takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Belliveau throws a head kick that half lands.
Kaunismieli displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kaunismieli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belliveau.
Belliveau blocks the body kick.
Belliveau misses with a body shot.
It looked like Kaunismieli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaunismieli misses with an uppercut
and Belliveau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Belliveau misses with a low kick.
Kaunismieli is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good shot there by Kaunismieli.
Belliveau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaunismieli.
Belliveau moves away from the strike by Kaunismieli.
Belliveau lands a right hook to the body.
Kaunismieli throws a shot from downtown. Belliveau moves away and avoids it.
Kaunismieli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kaunismieli takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Belliveau misses with a kick to the body
and Kaunismieli counters with an inside leg kick.
Belliveau is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belliveau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Belliveau responds with a good body kick, but Kaunismieli manages to step out the way in time.
Belliveau throws a leg kick
and Kaunismieli counters with a left to the body.
Kaunismieli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Steve Belliveau will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kaunismieli avoids the body shot from Belliveau.
Kaunismieli lands with a good body shot.
Kaunismieli misses with a series of wild punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kaunismieli, as that shot connected.
Kaunismieli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kaunismieli connects with a jab.
Belliveau cracks Kaunismieli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Belliveau has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kaunismieli finds it's way round the side to connect with Belliveau's head.
Belliveau cracks Kaunismieli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli misses with a body shot.
Kaunismieli misses with a leg kick.
Belliveau avoids the head kick by Kaunismieli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belliveau scoring well with a low kick there.
Belliveau lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kaunismieli misses with a straight left.
Belliveau thows a leg kick but Kaunismieli checks it
and Kaunismieli counters with an outside leg kick.
Belliveau throws a body punch but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
Belliveau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Belliveau throws a half hearted mid kick.
Belliveau slips a straight right by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli staying out of range there.
Kaunismieli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Belliveau's head backwards.
Some bone on bone action there as Belliveau checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kaunismieli throws a good cross that connects.
Kaunismieli throws a solid leg kick but Belliveau takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kaunismieli.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau takes a kick to the side of the head.
Belliveau ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaunismieli fails in his attempt to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Kaunismieli does it's job there.
Belliveau looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Belliveau feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kaunismieli's calf.
Belliveau tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kaunismieli counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Belliveau fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli lands a head shot.
Kaunismieli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belliveau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Belliveau swings for the body but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
Belliveau staying out of range there.
Belliveau keeps Kaunismieli at a distance using the push kick.
Belliveau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaunismieli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Belliveau takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch up.
Kaunismieli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Belliveau avoids the body shot from Kaunismieli.
Belliveau tries a quick counter leg kick but Kaunismieli is wise to it.
Kaunismieli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Belliveau lands a head kick. Kaunismieli smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Belliveau ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Belliveau lands a nice shot that snaps Kaunismieli's head back.
Belliveau takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Belliveau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Belliveau ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaunismieli misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Belliveau misses.
Belliveau throws a leg kick but Kaunismieli checks it.
Belliveau throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Belliveau throws a lazy head kick
and Kaunismieli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Belliveau thinking.
Belliveau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaunismieli.
Belliveau slips under a jab.
Belliveau throws a shot to the body.
Kaunismieli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Belliveau is looking to chop away at Kaunismieli's legs.
Belliveau throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Belliveau.
Kaunismieli moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kaunismieli throws a hook but Belliveau avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kalervo Kaunismieli did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A swing and a miss from Kaunismieli.
Belliveau checks a low kick from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli throws an overhand right that lands on Belliveau's shoulder, as Belliveau tries to avoid the shot.
Belliveau lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kaunismieli throws a hook but Belliveau blocks it.
Belliveau throws a head kick that misses.
Belliveau's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kaunismieli under the eye.
Kaunismieli lands a right hook to the body.
Belliveau throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli lands a jab to Belliveau's midsection.
A shot to the liver by Kaunismieli. Beautiful body shot.
Belliveau misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kaunismieli lands a nice shot to the body.
Belliveau misses with a body kick.
Kaunismieli throwing a counter right hand but Belliveau manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belliveau swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Belliveau lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kaunismieli takes a step back to recover.
Belliveau is looking to land body kicks.
Kaunismieli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaunismieli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaunismieli connects with a body shot.
Kaunismieli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Belliveau's head backwards.
Kaunismieli's corner calls for a 1-2. Kaunismieli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Belliveau scores with a hook to the body. Kaunismieli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Belliveau explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Belliveau throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kaunismieli throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau slips a straight right by Kaunismieli.
Belliveau throws a body punch but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaunismieli doesn't manage to clinch there - Belliveau circles away.
Belliveau looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaunismieli is just out of range.
Kaunismieli throws a hook but Belliveau blocks it.
Kaunismieli moves in looking to clinch but Belliveau pushes him off.
Belliveau throws a low kick but Kaunismieli moves out of range easily.
Belliveau drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Belliveau throws a lazy body kick
letting Kaunismieli counter with a right hand.
Kaunismieli looks to land a combination. Belliveau sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Belliveau has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice cross by Kaunismieli.
Belliveau misses with a right hand
and Kaunismieli counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kaunismieli checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the side of Belliveau's head but Belliveau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Belliveau tries to counter by closing the distance.
Belliveau wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Belliveau tries to land a body kick
and Kaunismieli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Belliveau's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Belliveau on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kaunismieli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kaunismieli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Belliveau.
Kaunismieli scoring well with a low kick there.
Kaunismieli scores with a hook to the body. Belliveau takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Belliveau checks a low kick from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli lands a jab-cross combination.
Kaunismieli moves out of range of the body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaunismieli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau thows a leg kick but Kaunismieli checks it
and Kaunismieli counters with a stiff right hand.
Belliveau misses with an uppercut.
Kaunismieli looks to land a right hand but Belliveau moved out of range.
Kaunismieli takes a swing at Belliveau's ribcage but misses.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook.
Belliveau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kaunismieli gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Belliveau's corner calls for a 1-2. Belliveau obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kaunismieli moves out of range of the body kick from Belliveau.
Belliveau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook to the body
and Belliveau counters with a left to the body.
Kaunismieli will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A head kick misses from Belliveau.
Belliveau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalervo Kaunismieli had his way with Steve Belliveau in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Belliveau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kaunismieli fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice shot lands for Belliveau.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kaunismieli 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 Belliveau has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Belliveau and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Belliveau finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kaunismieli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaunismieli throws out a powerful jab.
Belliveau throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaunismieli.
Belliveau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belliveau.
Kaunismieli misses the jab.
Kaunismieli swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Belliveau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kaunismieli avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Belliveau.
Kaunismieli throws a hook but Belliveau avoids it easily.
Kaunismieli sets himself, and Belliveau steps forward looking for the clinch! Kaunismieli avoids it this time.
Kaunismieli wants to clinch
and Belliveau makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Belliveau throws a head kick that Kaunismieli semi-blocks.
Belliveau connects with an inside leg kick.
Kaunismieli checks a leg kick.
Kaunismieli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kaunismieli thows a leg kick but Belliveau checks it
and Belliveau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Belliveau throws a body kick that misses.
Belliveau tries to land a leg kick but Kaunismieli saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like Kaunismieli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A left lands for Belliveau.
Good exchange - Kaunismieli coming out on top.
Belliveau fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kaunismieli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Steve Belliveau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Kaunismieli lands a body shot.
Belliveau takes one to the side of the head.
Belliveau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaunismieli.
A jab from Kaunismieli does it's job there.
Kaunismieli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Kaunismieli finds it's target.
Kaunismieli moves out of range of the leg kick from Belliveau.
Kaunismieli connects with a solid leg kick.
Kaunismieli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belliveau.
Kaunismieli uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A lazy left from Kaunismieli finds it's target.
Belliveau throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli lunges at Belliveau with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Belliveau's hand.
Kaunismieli scores with a nice right hand.
Kaunismieli throws a shot from downtown. Belliveau moves away and avoids it.
Belliveau throws a body shot but no joy.
Belliveau takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Belliveau throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kaunismieli counters with a nice leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Belliveau.
Kalervo Kaunismieli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kaunismieli.
Belliveau drops his hands momentarily and Kaunismieli takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kaunismieli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Belliveau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Belliveau wants to counter the offense by Kaunismieli and move into the clinch position.
Kaunismieli lands with a cross.
Belliveau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli just misses with a punch to the body.
Belliveau throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belliveau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli punishes Belliveau's body with a nice straight punch.
Belliveau misses with a body shot.
Belliveau misses the jab.
Kaunismieli looks to throw the jab but Belliveau is out of range.
Belliveau staying out of range there.
A lazy left from Belliveau finds it's target.
Belliveau swings for the body but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
Belliveau tries to score with a low kick but Kaunismieli moves his leg out of the way.
Kaunismieli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Belliveau misses with an attempted mid kick.
Belliveau takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalervo Kaunismieli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kaunismieli 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kalervo Kaunismieli!
Kalervo Kaunismieli retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Kalervo Kaunismieli thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ozzy McKane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Saint Louis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McKane comes to the cage accompanied by SAIL - AWOLNATION. Saint Louis has chosen Nique La Police as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ozzy McKane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martin Saint Louis!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint Louis cracks McKane with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McKane is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McKane attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McKane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saint Louis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saint Louis throws a sloppy head kick and McKane moves out of range easily.
McKane misses with a wild body shot.
McKane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saint Louis.
A jab from McKane finds it's way through Saint Louis's defenses.
McKane throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Saint Louis misses with a hook.
McKane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saint Louis ducks under a wild hook from McKane.
Saint Louis throws out a leg kick but McKane moves out of range and Saint Louis only half commits.
McKane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saint Louis avoids the body shot from McKane.
Saint Louis throws a lazy right hand but McKane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McKane 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saint Louis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saint Louis pivots, looking for a leg kick but McKane is out of range and Saint Louis settles back down.
McKane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McKane walks into a stiff left hand from Saint Louis.
It looks like Ozzy McKane has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKane bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Saint Louis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McKane.
Saint Louis counters with a body kick.
Martin Saint Louis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKane lands the left hand.
McKane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saint Louis finds it's way round the side to connect with McKane's head.
McKane pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saint Louis is out of range and McKane settles back down.
Saint Louis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McKane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Saint Louis responds with a good body kick, but McKane manages to step out the way in time.
A jab from Saint Louis misses.
Saint Louis tests McKane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McKane takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A good leg kick by Saint Louis.
Saint Louis scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saint Louis tries to score with a low kick but McKane moves his leg out of the way.
Saint Louis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McKane.
Saint Louis's corner calls for a 1-2. Saint Louis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Saint Louis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis thows a body kick. McKane tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Saint Louis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Saint Louis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Saint Louis misses.
McKane swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saint Louis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Saint Louis thumps McKane with a low kick.
Saint Louis blocks a jab.
Saint Louis throws a shot to the body.
McKane throws an off balance right hand
and Saint Louis counters with a thumping low kick.
McKane looks to throw the jab but Saint Louis is out of range.
Saint Louis looks for the body kick but McKane saw that one coming.
McKane cracks Saint Louis with a good jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saint Louis.
McKane connects with the punch.
McKane throws a nice looking combination but Saint Louis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McKane lands a jab to the nose.
Saint Louis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saint Louis was well out of range. Poor timing from McKane.
McKane is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Saint Louis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saint Louis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McKane is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Saint Louis scores with a push kick.
Saint Louis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McKane.
Saint Louis connects with a body shot.
McKane takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Saint Louis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Saint Louis jabs McKane right on the nose. McKane blinks but takes it well.
Saint Louis blocks a low kick nicely.
Saint Louis ducks under a wild hook from McKane.
Saint Louis throws a leg kick
and McKane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McKane ducks under a wild hook from Saint Louis.
McKane tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKane misses with an uppercut. Saint Louis saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McKane if he has to take too many more of those.
McKane uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saint Louis has time to react.
McKane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Saint Louis counter with a right hand.
Saint Louis moves into range and connects with a jab.
McKane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saint Louis tries to clinch up but McKane circles away and keeps his distance.
McKane swings for the body but Saint Louis moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from McKane misses the target.
It seemed like Saint Louis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saint Louis connects with a single shot there.
McKane misses the jab.
Saint Louis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McKane at a distance.
Saint Louis misses with a low kick.
McKane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saint Louis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McKane has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Saint Louis.
Saint Louis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saint Louis throws out a loose jab but McKane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saint Louis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Saint Louis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ozzy McKane's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McKane misses with an uppercut. Saint Louis saw that one coming.
McKane sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The fighters circling - McKane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McKane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saint Louis manages to avoid it.
Saint Louis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McKane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saint Louis. Saint Louis obviously looking to wear him down.
Saint Louis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A solid body kick from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis throws out a loose jab but McKane uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKane lands a nice shot that snaps Saint Louis's head back.
McKane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saint Louis lands with a hook. McKane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A slow jab from McKane misses its intended target.
Saint Louis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Saint Louis.
Saint Louis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Saint Louis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Martin Saint Louis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Louis throws a hook to the side of McKane's head but McKane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McKane lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Saint Louis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Saint Louis throws a jab when McKane was well out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether McKane might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Saint Louis lands a leg kick that knocks McKane off balance momentarily.
Saint Louis thumps McKane with a low kick.
Saint Louis moves out of range of the strikes.
Saint Louis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McKane checks it well.
Crunch! Saint Louis slams his shin into McKane's torso.
McKane with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McKane misses with a double jab.
Saint Louis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Saint Louis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McKane on the side of the head.
Saint Louis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McKane's hands.
Saint Louis tests McKane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saint Louis at a distance.
McKane tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis misses with a looping right.
McKane just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from McKane misses
and McKane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McKane throws a leg kick but Saint Louis moved away.
Saint Louis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A head kick misses from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McKane's hands.
Saint Louis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McKane drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McKane misses with an uppercut
and Saint Louis finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McKane moves out of range as Saint Louis strikes.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Saint Louis. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
McKane throws a big shot that misses.
McKane throws the left hand but Saint Louis avoids the punch easily.
McKane will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McKane loads up on a big right hand but Saint Louis slips the punch.
Saint Louis lands with a hook. McKane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A left lands for Saint Louis.
Nice uppercut lands for McKane. That snapped Saint Louis's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKane misses the shot to the body.
McKane swings for the body but Saint Louis moves out of range.
A cross from Saint Louis lands.
McKane has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McKane there as he acknowledges the shot.
A lazy body kick from Saint Louis
and McKane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saint Louis lunges at McKane with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McKane's hand.
McKane throws a jab but it's blocked by Saint Louis.
McKane missing with a left hand there. Saint Louis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saint Louis.
Sloppy strikes from McKane. Those never looked like landing.
Saint Louis lands a right hook to the body.
McKane fails with the takedown
and Saint Louis counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saint Louis scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saint Louis was well out of range. Poor timing from McKane.
Saint Louis connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis connects with a looping right hand.
McKane is rocked!
Saint Louis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oh McKane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saint Louis throws a monster overhand right that drops McKane! Saint Louis follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Saint Louis!
Martin Saint Louis is the new lightweight champion!
As Martin Saint Louis got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Tapped to strikes, eh? '.
The defeated Ozzy McKane had this to say: '"Fightin' midgets 20 lbs lighter always works out. Exploitation."'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nickey Spillane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tevin Mangrove Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Tevin Mangrove Jr enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nickey Spillane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tevin Mangrove Jr!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mangrove Jr lands with a hook. Spillane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Spillane connects with a body shot that sends Mangrove Jr's belly button to the back.
Mangrove Jr moves out of range as Spillane strikes.
Mangrove Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spillane throws a hook to the side of Mangrove Jr's head but Mangrove Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spillane throws a lazy uppercut
and Mangrove Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spillane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mangrove Jr drops his hands momentarily and Spillane takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spillane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Mangrove Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nickey Spillane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangrove Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spillane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mangrove Jr. Mangrove Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spillane looks to throw the jab but Mangrove Jr is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangrove Jr throws a wild body kick that Spillane sees coming a mile off.
Mangrove Jr 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spillane tried to score with a low kick but Mangrove Jr checks it.
Spillane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Spillane cracks a nice hook into Mangrove Jr's ribs.
Spillane throws a looping overhand right but Mangrove Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Mangrove Jr is trying to counter with his kicks.
Spillane lands a jab to Mangrove Jr's midsection.
Mangrove Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Spillane has a takedown stuffed.
Spillane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mangrove Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Spillane misses the target.
Mangrove Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mangrove Jr misses with the body kick
and Spillane counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangrove Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Spillane lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mangrove Jr holds on and takes a little breather.
Mangrove Jr trying to control the position.
Spillane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mangrove Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spillane has managed to get both his arms back between Mangrove Jr's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr controls Spillane momentarily but Spillane frees himself.
Spillane throwing strikes from guard but Mangrove Jr blocks nicely.
Mangrove Jr has Spillane pulled in close to control his posture.
Spillane is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mangrove Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Spillane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mangrove Jr's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mangrove Jr is controlling Spillane's posture.
Mangrove Jr has an active guard here but Spillane has managed to pass into half guard.
Mangrove Jr is not content to let Spillane control the position.
Spillane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mangrove Jr's head.
Spillane seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nickey Spillane dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mangrove Jr delivers a nice body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Spillane off balance momentarily.
Mangrove Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spillane pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mangrove Jr is out of range and Spillane settles back down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mangrove Jr!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a front kick but Spillane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spillane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mangrove Jr tries to avoid it but Spillane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mangrove Jr to the ground. Mangrove Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mangrove Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr cracks a nice hook into Spillane's ribs.
Spillane misses with a low kick.
Mangrove Jr gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Spillane counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mangrove Jr is looking for a sweep. Spillane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mangrove Jr keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Spillane 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mangrove Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mangrove Jr keeping moving, preventing Spillane from controlling successfully.
Spillane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nickey Spillane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Let's hope that Mangrove Jr has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mangrove Jr - that will leave a mark!
A good leg kick by Mangrove Jr.
Spillane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tevin Mangrove Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spillane shoots in for a double leg but Mangrove Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Spillane moves out of range as Mangrove Jr throws a body kick.
Mangrove Jr takes one on the button.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Spillane catches Mangrove Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mangrove Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mangrove Jr holds on and takes a little breather.
Spillane is looking to work some ground and pound but Mangrove Jr has wrist control.
Spillane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mangrove Jr's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr is trying to keep Spillane in close.
Spillane trying to control the position from guard on top but Mangrove Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Spillane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spillane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Spillane throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mangrove Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tevin Mangrove Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Spillane just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mangrove Jr! But no joy.
Spillane tries a head kick but it misses.
Spillane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mangrove Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Spillane with a body shot.
Spillane is looking to chop away at Mangrove Jr's legs.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick that misses.
A lazy body kick from Mangrove Jr
and Spillane counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Spillane passes into side control, despite Mangrove Jr's attempt to control the position.
Mangrove Jr manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spillane seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mangrove Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mangrove Jr trying to hold on to Spillane's head to control him but Spillane postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spillane working Mangrove Jr over with strikes.
Spillane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Spillane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mangrove Jr keeps working.
Spillane throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mangrove Jr to regain full guard.
Mangrove Jr is pulling down on Spillane's head. It's preventing any offense from Spillane, at least for the moment.
Mangrove Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spillane.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mangrove Jr pulls Spillane in close to his closed guard and prevents Spillane from doing any damage or advancing position.
Spillane is stalling in the full guard.
Mangrove Jr controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mangrove Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spillane throws out the jab.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a front kick but Spillane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Spillane holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mangrove Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Spillane blocks a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Spillane tries to throw a body punch but Mangrove Jr avoids it by throwing Spillane back against the cage.
Mangrove Jr tries to throw a body punch but Spillane avoids it by throwing Mangrove Jr back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove Jr takes a shot to the head.
Mangrove Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spillane moves out of range of the body kick from Mangrove Jr.
Spillane misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr moves out of range as Spillane strikes.
Spillane shoots in for a takedown but Mangrove Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mangrove Jr. Spillane does a little dance to reset his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spillane.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Spillane crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mangrove Jr - the referee stops the clock and Spillane gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mangrove Jr. Spillane manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spillane throws the kick towards the body but Mangrove Jr avoids it.
Mangrove Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spillane misses with a body shot.
Mangrove Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spillane looks for the body kick but Mangrove Jr saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nickey Spillane clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Spillane fails with a takedown attempt.
Spillane looks for the body kick but Mangrove Jr saw that one coming.
Mangrove Jr follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mangrove Jr tests Spillane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mangrove Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Mangrove Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Spillane rather than just go for the knockout.
Spillane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spillane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mangrove Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Mangrove Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mangrove Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Tevin Mangrove Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spillane takes the fight into the clinch.
Mangrove Jr pushes Spillane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spillane has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mangrove Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nickey Spillane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spillane throws a head punch that misses.
Mangrove Jr digs a right hand into Spillane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spillane's gas tank.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Spillane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mangrove Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spillane backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mangrove Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Mangrove Jr.
Tevin Mangrove Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spillane takes a shot to the head.
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spillane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Spillane.
Spillane has Mangrove Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mangrove Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Spillane controls his hands.
Mangrove Jr breaks from the clinch.
Mangrove Jr digs a good body shot into Spillane's ribs.
Mangrove Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spillane has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mangrove Jr checks a leg kick.
Spillane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spillane has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mangrove Jr.
Nice body kick from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr takes a swing at Spillane's ribcage but misses.
Mangrove Jr connects with a body shot.
Mangrove Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mangrove Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spillane will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mangrove Jr!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mangrove Jr.
Spillane is looking to land body kicks.
Mangrove Jr replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Spillane blocks it well.
Mangrove Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mangrove Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Mangrove Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mangrove Jr. Spillane shrugs it off though.
Mangrove Jr jabs at Spillane's body.
Mangrove Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spillane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mangrove Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mangrove Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spillane doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tevin Mangrove Jr dominated that fourth round.
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!
Spillane takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mangrove Jr misses with the body kick
and Spillane counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mangrove Jr trying to control here.
Mangrove Jr tries to get to full guard but Spillane has control of the leg.
Mangrove Jr is looking to control Spillane's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mangrove Jr avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spillane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Spillane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spillane missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mangrove Jr is trying to control but can't.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Spillane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spillane moves out of range of the body kick from Mangrove Jr.
Spillane appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Spillane moves out of range of the body kick from Mangrove Jr.
Spillane misses with an uppercut.
Mangrove Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spillane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mangrove Jr misses the shot to the body.
Spillane fails with the takedown
and Mangrove Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Spillane is just out of range.
Mangrove Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spillane manages to avoid it.
Spillane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body kick there by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mangrove Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mangrove Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Spillane fails with a takedown attempt.
Mangrove Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Spillane is wise to it.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr punishes Spillane's body with a nice straight punch.
Mangrove Jr connects with a body shot.
Mangrove Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spillane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mangrove Jr breaks from the clinch.
Mangrove Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Spillane lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mangrove Jr will feel that in the morning.
Mangrove Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spillane fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mangrove Jr on the side of the head.
Spillane looks to throw a body kick
and Mangrove Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spillane throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mangrove Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spillane's calf.
Spillane lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spillane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mangrove Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spillane moves out of range of the body kick from Mangrove Jr.
Spillane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangrove Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Spillane.
Mangrove Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mangrove Jr. Spillane shrugs it off though.
Mangrove Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spillane was well out of range. Poor timing from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Spillane is just out of range.
Mangrove Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tevin Mangrove Jr.
I think Mangrove Jr 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:48
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tevin Mangrove Jr!
A very excited looking Tevin Mangrove Jr rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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