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EVO 261: Kakoullis vs Reznick PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brian Fantana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Madrigal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Madrigal has chosen Lil Jon-Throw it Up as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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117 lbs
31 - 17 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Fantana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 17 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Julio Madrigal!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madrigal blocks a jab.
Madrigal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fantana.
Decent striking displayed by Madrigal there.
Madrigal 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.
Madrigal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantana loads up on a big right hand but Madrigal slips the punch.
Fantana gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Madrigal.
Julio Madrigal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Fantana misses.
Fantana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Madrigal.
Fantana scores with a sloppy right hand. Madrigal should have avoided that one.
Fantana looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A looping hook to the body misses from Madrigal. Fantana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Madrigal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fantana has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madrigal throws the left hand but Fantana avoids the punch easily.
Madrigal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fantana misses with a body shot.
Fantana cracks Madrigal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fantana darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantana lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Madrigal.
Fantana scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Madrigal moves out of range of the strikes.
Madrigal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Madrigal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Madrigal just misses with a punch to the body.
Madrigal is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Madrigal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Madrigal manages to avoid it.
Fantana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Madrigal throws out the jab.
Fantana tries to move into range but Madrigal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Madrigal slips a straight right by Fantana.
Brian Fantana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fantana enables Madrigal to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fantana manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Madrigal throwing strikes but missing.
Madrigal tries to free his leg and advance position but Fantana is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantana is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fantana is working for a kimura but Madrigal is defending it quite comfortably.
Fantana is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Madrigal is just riding it out for now. Fantana eventually gives up the hold.
Madrigal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Madrigal wants to control but Fantana is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madrigal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fantana's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fantana's back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Madrigal's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Fantana tries to escape but Madrigal has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Madrigal looking for the choke but no joy.
Madrigal is landing with strikes from the back.
Fantana looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fantana tries to escape the position.
Madrigal missing with punches from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madrigal tightening his grip on Fantana, looking for the choke.
I really don't envy Fantana right now.
Fantana tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Madrigal working the ground and pound effectively.
Fantana holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Madrigal tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Fantana tries to hold on but Madrigal postures up.
Madrigal unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Julio Madrigal 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.
Madrigal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Madrigal shoots in looking for a takedown but Fantana manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Madrigal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Madrigal or perhaps it was just good defense by Fantana, which made it look bad.
Brian Fantana is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantana scores with a jab to the head.
A big right from Madrigal misses.
Fantana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Madrigal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantana thuds a left hand into Madrigal's body.
A shot to the liver by Fantana. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fantana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Madrigal moves away.
Madrigal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Madrigal has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Madrigal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantana gets caught flat footed, as Madrigal shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madrigal preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madrigal drops back looking for a leg! Fantana is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fantana manages to kick Madrigal off! Madrigal jumps back into Fantana's guard.
Fantana wants to sweep here but Madrigal controlling him for the moment.
Fantana is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantana wants to sweep here but Madrigal controlling him for the moment.
Fantana bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Madrigal's guard.
Fantana trying to control but Madrigal is working from the bottom.
Madrigal is trying to keep Fantana in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantana landing with the ground and pound.
Fantana works over Madrigal with some ground and pound from guard.
Fantana lands a couple of digs.
Fantana controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fantana wants to control from the top but Madrigal keeps moving.
Madrigal looking for a guillotine here but Fantana defends easily.
Madrigal trying to strike off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madrigal 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.
Madrigal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fantana defends it easily.
Fantana lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fantana wants to pass the guard but Madrigal is keeping the position.
Fantana being controlled here momentarily.
Fantana scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Madrigal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Madrigal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantana landing with the ground and pound.
Julio Madrigal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Madrigal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Madrigal trying to control the position.
Fantana might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Madrigal has his foot on Fantana's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fantana works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fantana lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fantana is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Fantana 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. And we move into the final round!
Fantana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Madrigal misses with a takedown attempt
and Fantana counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantana takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fantana seems to be working for a kimura but Madrigal defends the submission attempt.
Fantana scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Fantana there.
Fantana drops an elbow to the side of Madrigal's head.
Madrigal looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fantana content to control rather than advance.
Fantana is trying to control. Madrigal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantana is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Madrigal is looking to improve his position.
Fantana is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fantana 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.
Madrigal keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Fantana prevents Madrigal from improving his position.
Fantana takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two 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.
Madrigal wants to improve his position but Fantana is controlling well.
Fantana moves into full mount! Madrigal won't be happy about that!
Fantana trying to control but Madrigal is having none of it.
Madrigal tries to hold on but Fantana pushes him away.
Fantana controlling the pace for now.
Fantana raining down hammerfists from mount.
Madrigal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantana landing strikes from the mount.
Fantana avoids the attempt from Madrigal to control.
Fantana trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Madrigal can't escape the position.
Fantana scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Madrigal?
Fantana trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantana landing strikes from the mount and Madrigal is in trouble!
Madrigal is rocked!
Madrigal is squirming around, avoiding Fantana's attempts to control the action.
Madrigal slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fantana is nestled in close to Madrigal, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Madrigal moves into full guard.
Madrigal keeping moving, preventing Fantana from controlling successfully.
Fantana works over Madrigal with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Madrigal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fantana defends it easily.
Fantana preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Fantana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fantana has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Fantana!
A relieved looking Brian Fantana thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Julio Madrigal was interviewed post fight and said 'Props to him, he beat me fair and square this time. I will go back to the gym and get better, I'm going to win my belt back.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chan-Sung Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lopez comes to the cage accompanied by Apeman. Jung has chosen Waiting Room as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130 lbs
46 - 23 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 20 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alberto Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
46 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chan-Sung Jung!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez throws a low kick but Jung avoids it.
Jung blocks a head kick by Lopez.
Lopez lands a head kick. Jung smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lopez misses with a head kick.
Lopez throws a looping overhand right but Jung ducks down to avoid it.
Lopez throws a body punch but Jung moves out of range.
Jung raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Alberto Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez misses with a wild combination.
Lopez misses with a head kick.
Jung throws a fast counter high kick but Lopez manages to duck under it in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez blocks a head kick by Jung.
Jung moves away from the strike by Lopez.
A head kick misses from Lopez.
Lopez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lopez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lopez misses with a wild combination.
Lopez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jung misses with a head kick.
It appears Lopez was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lopez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Russian Bears Elite Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Lopez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jung throws a head kick that misses.
Jung slips a jab from Lopez.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lopez throws a body shot but no joy.
Jung throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Alberto Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jung.
Jung throws a fast counter high kick but Lopez manages to duck under it in time.
Lopez looks to land a right hand but Jung moved out of range.
Lopez is looking to slow Jung down with leg kicks.
Lopez connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez throws a lazy uppercut
and Jung counters with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopez. Jung does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lopez throws out a loose jab but Jung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lopez throws a big shot that misses.
Jung defending well as Lopez loads up on a big left hand.
Jung looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Some wild striking there from Lopez.
Lopez misses with a hook.
Jung unleashes a big counter combination but Lopez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lopez scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lopez tries a head kick but it misses.
Lopez scores with a hook.
Jung throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez misses with a head kick.
Jung throws a fast counter high kick but Lopez manages to duck under it in time.
Jung has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lopez finds it's way round the side to connect with Jung's head.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses.
Lopez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jung ducks under a wild hook from Lopez.
Jung looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lopez.
Lopez throws a hook but Jung avoids it easily.
Lopez throws a hook to the side of Jung's head but Jung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez throws the left hand but Jung avoids the punch easily.
Lopez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lopez works Jung's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez with a jab.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Jung is just out of range.
Lopez misses with a hook.
Lopez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jung throws a fast counter high kick but Lopez manages to duck under it in time.
Jung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jung just manages to avoid it.
Lopez scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from Lopez misses its intended target.
Jung looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Lopez misses with an uppercut.
Jung throws a big counter head kick but Lopez avoids it with no problem.
Jung staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Lopez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lopez looks to throw the jab but Jung is out of range.
Jung moves away from the strike by Lopez.
A head kick misses from Lopez.
Lopez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lopez moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJung.
Lopez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jung can do to turn this around?
Lopez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jung ducks under a wild hook from Lopez.
Lopez throws a jab when Jung was well out of range.
Jung looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Lopez misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez blocks a head kick by Jung.
Lopez fails to land with a series of punches.
Lopez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jung shapes to counter with a head kick.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses.
Lopez moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJung.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Jung might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lopez has got the better of the exchanges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alberto Lopez is winning the standup battle so far.
Lopez misses with a body punch
and Jung counters with a big head kick but Lopez shrugs it off.
Lopez looks to land a right hand but Jung moved out of range.
Jung shapes to counter with a head kick.
Jung throws a sloppy head kick and Lopez moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Lopez misses the target.
Lopez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lopez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Jung is just out of range.
Lopez misses with an uppercut.
Lopez moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJung.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jung.
A head kick misses from Jung.
An attempted straight right counter from Lopez misses the target.
Jung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick and Jung moves out of range easily.
Lopez misses with a wild body shot.
Lopez throws a poor cross that misses
and Jung counters with a series of strikes. Lopez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jung cracks Lopez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez throws a body shot but no joy.
Lopez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jung scores with a head kick.
Jung checks a leg kick.
Jung wants to counter the offense by Lopez and move into the clinch position.
Jung moves away from the strike by Lopez.
Jung checks a low kick from Lopez.
Jung throws a head kick that misses.
Lopez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jung throws a big counter head kick but Lopez avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez throws a lazy right hand but Jung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lopez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Jung tries to counter it with a takedown but Lopez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lopez throws a lazy right hand but Jung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Lopez misses.
Jung shapes to counter with a head kick.
Lopez blocks a head kick by Jung.
Jung throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lopez's head.
Lopez throws a combination that misses
and Jung counters with a nice double leg into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lopez holds on and takes a little breather.
Jung loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lopez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jung passes Lopez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jung with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung prevents Lopez from standing back up.
Lopez taking some punishment here, with Jung in his half guard.
Jung scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lopez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jung.
Jung working over Lopez with some ground and pound. Lopez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jung is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jung scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chan-Sung Jung will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Jung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez lands a head shot.
Jung checks a leg kick nicely.
Jung avoids the head kick by Lopez.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jung tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lopez digs a good hook to Jung's body.
Lopez missing with a left hand there. Jung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez misses with a head kick.
Jung tries to counter with a clinch but Lopez shakes him off and moves away.
A jab from Lopez misses.
Lopez moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJung.
Jung walks into a straight right hand from Lopez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jung feints the counter takedown.
Lopez misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lopez throws a hook but Jung avoids it easily.
Jung shapes to counter with a head kick.
Jung blocks a head kick by Lopez.
Jung shapes to counter with a head kick.
Jung moves out of range of the strikes.
Jung swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick by Lopez misses
so Jung counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jung trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jung trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Jung postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jung prevents Lopez from getting back to his feet.
Jung looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung with a nice head shot there.
Lopez controls Jung momentarily but Jung frees himself.
Lopez pulls Jung in close to prevent any damage.
Jung landing with the ground and pound.
Jung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lopez is keeping the position for now.
Jung is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jung trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jung makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jung scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lopez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jung is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lopez wants to get back to his feet but Jung is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jung is looking to work some ground and pound but Lopez has wrist control.
Jung trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lopez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jung wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lopez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jung.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jung lands with a kick to the temple. Lopez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lopez throws a head kick that misses.
Jung throws a big counter head kick but Lopez avoids it with no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chan-Sung Jung.
I think Jung 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Chan-Sung Jung!
Chan-Sung Jung took some time post fight to say the following; 'Should't have fought Clam Digger instead of ducking him, he would have at leaste lubed you. Me? Backstage I'll Dirty Sanchez and teabag you. After I take my nuts off your tonsils.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hilton Teimosia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toshi Matoshin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matoshin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mortal Kombat theme. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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163 lbs
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158 lbs
35 - 21 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hilton Teimosia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Toshi Matoshin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matoshin blocks a head kick by Teimosia.
Matoshin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Teimosia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hilton Teimosia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teimosia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matoshin.
Teimosia has managed to clinch.
Teimosia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matoshin blocks a body shot from Teimosia.
Matoshin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matoshin throws a hook to the side of Teimosia's head but Teimosia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Teimosia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matoshin, pushing him back against the cage.
Teimosia prevents a body shot from Matoshin.
Matoshin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Matoshin misses with a body punch.
Teimosia throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teimosia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Matoshin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Matoshin on the inside.
Teimosia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matoshin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matoshin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teimosia misses with a body punch.
Matoshin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Teimosia.
Teimosia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Teimosia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matoshin's elbow.
Teimosia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Teimosia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matoshin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Teimosia doesn't manage to clinch there - Matoshin circles away.
Matoshin throws out a counter right but Teimosia avoids it with no problem.
Matoshin 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.
Teimosia moves in looking to clinch but Matoshin pushes him off.
We've been told by Teimosia's head coaches at Brazilian Elite Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Teimosia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matoshin tries to score with a low kick but Teimosia moves his leg out of the way.
Teimosia closes the distance and clinches.
Matoshin can't find room to land a body shot as Teimosia controls the action.
Teimosia misses with a punch to the body.
Teimosia digs a right hand into Matoshin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matoshin's gas tank.
Teimosia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teimosia tries a body shot but Matoshin blocks it.
Matoshin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Teimosia. That did some damage!
Matoshin is looking to chop away at Teimosia's legs.
Teimosia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matoshin.
Teimosia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Teimosia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matoshin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Teimosia just misses with a punch to the body.
Teimosia has managed to clinch.
Matoshin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Teimosia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matoshin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matoshin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matoshin working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matoshin.
Matoshin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matoshin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matoshin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Teimosia.
Teimosia misses with a punch on the inside.
Matoshin lands with a right to the head.
Teimosia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Teimosia.
A short uppercut from Teimosia.
Teimosia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matoshin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Teimosia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Teimosia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matoshin manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Teimosia, right into the meat.
Matoshin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Teimosia scores with a hook.
Teimosia checks a low kick from Matoshin.
Matoshin gets tackled into the cage by Teimosia. Teimosia maintains the clinch.
Teimosia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matoshin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matoshin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matoshin.
Matoshin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Matoshin blocks a jab.
Matoshin flicks out a counter leg kick but Teimosia steps away.
Teimosia scores with a nice right hand.
Matoshin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Teimosia quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Matoshin swats away the attempt to clinch by Teimosia.
Matoshin keeps the fight on the outside.
Matoshin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Teimosia. That did some damage!
Matoshin throws a chopping leg kick but Teimosia manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Teimosia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matoshin misses with a straight left.
Matoshin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Teimosia.
A head kick misses from Matoshin.
Matoshin swings for the body but Teimosia moves out of range.
Matoshin throws the kick towards the body but Teimosia avoids it.
Matoshin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Toshi Matoshin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Teimosia has Matoshin up against the cage in a clinch.
Teimosia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matoshin has Teimosia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Teimosia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Teimosia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Teimosia throws a head kick but Matoshin moves out of range.
Teimosia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matoshin manages to avoid it.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Teimosia misses with a head kick.
Teimosia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matoshin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Matoshin connects with a looping right hand.
Matoshin swings for the body but Teimosia moves out of range.
Matoshin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Teimosia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teimosia misses the jab.
Matoshin throws a counter combo.
Matoshin lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matoshin. That's going to slow Teimosia down.
Matoshin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Teimosia!
Teimosia throws a leg kick but Matoshin moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teimosia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matoshin scores with a jab.
Matoshin misses with a body shot.
Teimosia wants to clinch but Matoshin slips to the side
and Matoshin counters with a series of strikes. Teimosia will be more careful next time no doubt.
Teimosia checks the leg kick.
Teimosia moves out of range as Matoshin strikes.
Teimosia clobbers Matoshin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Teimosia wants to clinch up but Matoshin keeps it at a distance.
Matoshin misses with a hook.
Teimosia is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Matoshin.
Teimosia tries to clinch up but Matoshin circles away and keeps his distance.
Matoshin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Teimosia with a body shot.
Matoshin moves out of range of the body kick from Teimosia.
Teimosia explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Teimosia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matoshin throws out the jab.
Matoshin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Teimosia's sensitive parts.
Teimosia tries to clinch up but Matoshin circles away and keeps his distance.
Matoshin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teimosia looks for the body kick but Matoshin saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Matoshin misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teimosia tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Matoshin counters with a stiff right hand.
Teimosia with a nice cross.
Teimosia lands with a hook. Matoshin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Teimosia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matoshin moves away from the strike by Teimosia.
Teimosia walks into a stiff left hand from Matoshin.
Teimosia misses with an uppercut. Matoshin saw that one coming.
Teimosia checks a leg kick.
Teimosia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Teimosia tries to clinch up.
Matoshin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matoshin looks to throw the jab but Teimosia is out of range.
Matoshin swats away the attempt to clinch by Teimosia.
Teimosia connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teimosia misses the shot to the body.
Teimosia tries to clinch there but Matoshin circles away.
Matoshin throws a body punch but Teimosia moves out of range.
Teimosia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Teimosia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matoshin. Matoshin obviously looking to wear him down.
Matoshin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matoshin throws the kick towards the body but Teimosia avoids it.
Matoshin misses with a leg kick.
Teimosia throws a low kick, looking for Matoshin's leg but Matoshin calmly moves out of range.
Matoshin ducks under a wild hook from Teimosia.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matoshin! But no joy.
Teimosia checks the leg kick nicely there.
Teimosia tries to clinch up but Matoshin circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Matoshin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matoshin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Teimosia.
Matoshin misses the shot to the body.
Teimosia feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Teimosia clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Teimosia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Teimosia - that landed with a thud.
Matoshin cracks Teimosia with a nice body shot.
Teimosia scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matoshin scores with a shoulder strike.
Teimosia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Teimosia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matoshin tries to throw a body punch but Teimosia avoids it by throwing Matoshin back against the cage.
Teimosia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matoshin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matoshin 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 Teimosia has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Teimosia and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matoshin throws a looping overhand right but Teimosia ducks down to avoid it.
Teimosia tries to close the distance and clinch but Matoshin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matoshin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Teimosia moves away.
Teimosia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Toshi Matoshin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Matoshin swings for the body but Teimosia moves out of range.
Teimosia checks a low kick from Matoshin.
Teimosia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Teimosia is looking to clinch but Matoshin is avoiding it.
Matoshin clinches up against the cage.
Teimosia misses with some punches.
Teimosia misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Matoshin.
Matoshin tries to throw a body punch but Teimosia avoids it by throwing Matoshin back against the cage.
Matoshin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teimosia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teimosia just misses with a punch to the body.
Teimosia avoids the head kick by Matoshin.
Nice jab there from Matoshin.
Matoshin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Teimosia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matoshin throws a hook but Teimosia avoids it easily.
Teimosia rushes Matoshin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teimosia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matoshin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matoshin breaks from the clinch.
Matoshin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matoshin lands a jab to Teimosia's midsection.
Matoshin looks to score with a jab to the body but Teimosia is just out of range.
Matoshin misses with a leg kick.
Teimosia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matoshin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Teimosia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matoshin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Teimosia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big right from Matoshin misses.
Teimosia tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Matoshin manages to circle out of the way.
Teimosia lunges at Matoshin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matoshin's hand.
Teimosia is looking to clinch.
Teimosia is looking to clinch.
Matoshin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matoshin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Teimosia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hilton Teimosia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin throws a hook to the side of Teimosia's head but Teimosia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matoshin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matoshin throws a jab when Teimosia was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Matoshin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Teimosia misses the target.
Matoshin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matoshin is rocked!
It looks like Toshi Matoshin has been cut.
A slow jab from Teimosia misses its intended target.
Matoshin is still on wobbly legs! Can Teimosia finish him?
Matoshin jabs at Teimosia's body.
Matoshin seems to have recovered his senses.
Teimosia throws the kick towards the body but Matoshin avoids it.
Teimosia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matoshins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big right from Matoshin misses.
Matoshin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Teimosia tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Matoshin manages to circle out of the way.
Matoshin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Teimosia. Teimosia obviously looking to wear him down.
Matoshin lands a jab.
Teimosia waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Matoshin. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Matoshin to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Matoshin trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teimosia lands a couple of elbows.
Teimosia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matoshin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matoshin trying to keep a closed guard but Teimosia is proving a slippery customer.
Toshi Matoshin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teimosia trying to control the position from guard on top but Matoshin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matoshin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Teimosia is looking to work some ground and pound but Matoshin has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Teimosia slips nicely into half guard.
Matoshin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Teimosia looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Matoshin is looking to control Teimosia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Matoshin avoid being mounted?
Matoshin is trying to get back to full guard.
Matoshin is defending against the submission attempts here by Teimosia.
Matoshin is looking for a sweep. Teimosia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hilton Teimosia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matoshin 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Atunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Dillinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dillinger has chosen Listen!! as his entrance music. Arturo Atunes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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14 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
27 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Arturo Atunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Dillinger!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dillinger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dillinger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Atunes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Atunes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dillinger.
Atunes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dillinger is able to avoid easily.
Dillinger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Atunes throws a head kick that misses.
Dillinger misses with a straight right.
Atunes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dillinger throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Dillinger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Atunes thinks about countering with a body kick.
Atunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes throws a leg kick but Dillinger sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Atunes.
Dillinger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dillinger lands a leg kick that knocks Atunes off balance momentarily.
Dillinger has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atunes struggles to land a body shot inside as Dillinger controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger breaks from the clinch.
Dillinger misses with a hook
and Dillinger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Atunes misses with a hook.
Atunes lands a nice hook to Dillinger's body. Dillinger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dillinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dillinger throws a wild body kick that Atunes sees coming a mile off.
Atunes takes a swing at Dillinger's ribcage but misses.
Dillinger throws the left hand but Atunes avoids the punch easily.
Dillinger throws a low kick but Atunes moves out of range easily.
Dillinger tests Atunes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dillinger swings widly with a right hand
and Atunes counters with a thumping low kick.
Atunes thumps Dillinger with a low kick.
Arturo Atunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Atunes tries to work over Dillinger's front leg with a kick but Dillinger checks it.
Dillinger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atunes moves away.
Atunes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dillinger looks to land a right hand but Atunes moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atunes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Dillinger.
Atunes looks to land a body kick but Dillinger moved away.
Atunes scores with a kick to the body.
Dillinger scores with a jab to the body.
Dillinger scores with a hook to the body. Atunes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dillinger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dillinger shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dillinger working over Atunes with some ground and pound. Atunes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dillinger scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dillinger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Atunes's head.
Dillinger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atunes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dillinger.
Atunes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dillinger.
Dillinger thows a huge punch but Atunes dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dillinger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dillinger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dillinger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dillinger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dillinger looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Atunes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dillinger throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Atunes to regain full guard.
Atunes has his hands on Dillinger's head, controlling the position.
Dillinger throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atunes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Atunes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dillinger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dillinger is looking to work some ground and pound but Atunes has wrist control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dillinger works Atunes's body with a nice hook.
A lazy left from Atunes finds it's target.
Dillinger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Atunes feints and then cracks Dillinger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dillinger down.
Atunes throws a chopping leg kick but Dillinger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big right from Atunes misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Dillinger dominated that 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.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Atunes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dillinger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Atunes at a distance.
Atunes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dillinger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Atunes at a distance.
Dillinger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dillinger walks into a jab.
Dillinger connects with a solid leg kick.
Dillinger looks to score with a jab to the body but Atunes is just out of range.
John Dillinger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Atunes throws a leg kick but Dillinger checks it.
Atunes throws a body kick that misses
and Dillinger decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Atunes's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dillinger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dillinger lands a couple of elbows.
Atunes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dillinger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dillinger working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
John Dillinger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dillinger throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dillinger trying to control but Atunes is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dillinger throws an elbow that misses. Atunes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dillinger's guard. Nice move by Atunes!
Dillinger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dillinger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Atunes is one step ahead there.
Dillinger isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Atunes stacks Dillinger on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Atunes!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger is looking for a sweep.
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Dillinger is looking to regain half guard here but Atunes keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger being controlled for a moment.
Dillinger tries to buck Atunes off but Atunes is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Atunes stalls from top position.
Dillinger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dillinger cracks the inside of Atunes's front leg.
Dillinger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dillinger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dillinger ducks under a wild hook from Atunes.
A left lands for Atunes.
Dillinger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dillinger tries to clinch but Atunes is having none of it.
Atunes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dillinger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dillinger misses the shot to the body.
Atunes slips a jab and a cross from Dillinger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Dillinger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Atunes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dillinger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dillinger lands a nice looking body shot.
Dillinger misses with a looping right.
Atunes throws a shot to the body.
Atunes throws a leg kick
letting Dillinger counter with a right hand.
Atunes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dillinger.
Dillinger throws a lazy uppercut
and Atunes counters with a nice uppercut.
Atunes misses with a body kick.
A jab from Atunes finds it's way through Dillinger's defenses.
Dillinger throws a head kick that misses.
Dillinger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Atunes misses with a right hand
and Dillinger counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dillinger scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillinger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dillinger takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes lands with a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dillinger, as that shot connected.
Dillinger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dillinger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Atunes on the side of the head.
Atunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dillinger manages to avoid it.
Dillinger lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dillinger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dillinger lunges at Atunes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Atunes's hand.
Dillinger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Atunes.
Atunes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dillinger is out of range and Atunes settles back down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dillinger.
Dillinger checks a low kick from Atunes.
Dillinger lands with a straight right. Atunes didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atunes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dillinger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arturo Atunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Dillinger.
A solid body kick from Atunes.
Atunes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dillinger swings for the body but Atunes moves out of range.
Dillinger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Atunes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dillinger misses with a wild body shot.
Atunes throws a front kick that sends Dillinger stumbling back into the cage.
Dillinger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Atunes under the eye.
Dillinger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Atunes's sensitive parts.
Dillinger looks to land a left hand but Atunes moved out of range nicely.
Atunes moves out of range as Dillinger strikes.
Dillinger scores with a nice right hand.
Dillinger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dillinger connects with a body shot that sends Atunes's belly button to the back.
Atunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dillinger manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atunes throws a shot from downtown. Dillinger moves away and avoids it.
Dillinger misses with a body shot.
Atunes misses with a body kick.
Dillinger flicks out a counter leg kick but Atunes steps away.
A combination from Atunes does no damage.
Atunes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dillinger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Atunes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dillinger lands a nice looking body kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dillinger taking a breather.
John Dillinger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dillinger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dillinger misses with a body punch.
Dillinger scores with a shoulder strike.
Atunes misses with the head strike.
Atunes looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dillinger scores with a shot to the side of Atunes's head.
Atunes prevents a body shot from Dillinger.
A short right from Dillinger on the inside.
Dillinger lands a shot to the body.
Dillinger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atunes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Atunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atunes misses with a punch on the inside.
Atunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atunes pushes Dillinger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Atunes tries to throw a body punch but Dillinger avoids it by throwing Atunes back against the cage.
Dillinger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A clash of legs there as Atunes blocks the low kick.
As Dillinger tries to get set, Atunes tries to push him back and clinch up but Dillinger manages to avoid the attempt.
Atunes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Dillinger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dillinger 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 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Dillinger!
An out of breath and clearly excited John Dillinger thanked Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Arturo Atunes stepped up to the mic, saying 'Career is fucked now.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Longbow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Longbow has chosen Hero as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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145 lbs
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139 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruce Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Longbow!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Longbow's hands.
Longbow moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Longbow walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Banner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Longbow.
Longbow throws a shot from downtown. Banner moves away and avoids it.
Banner throws a lazy right hand but Longbow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Longbow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Longbow blocks a head kick by Banner.
Banner 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.
Longbow misses with a low kick.
Banner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Banner misses with a hook. Longbow ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Longbow's shoulder, as Longbow tries to avoid the shot.
Banner looks to throw the jab but Longbow is out of range.
Longbow throws an off balance right hand
enabling Banner to counter with a crisp jab.
Longbow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banner.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Longbow! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longbow moves out of range as Banner strikes.
Banner backing away here, and Longbow unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Banner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice cross by Banner.
Banner misses with a straight right.
Banner misses with a body shot.
Banner throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Longbow is rocked!
Longbow lands a head shot.
Longbow slips a straight right by Banner.
Banner circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Longbow drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Banner follows Longbow to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Banner!
After the big win, Bruce Banner made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Illumi De Medici (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeus Obliteratii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obliteratii has chosen Ride of The Uber Valkyries as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Illumi De Medici!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zeus Obliteratii!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obliteratii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Medici connects with the punch.
De Medici throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obliteratii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Obliteratii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
De Medici has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Umbrella Laboratories in the buildup to the fight.
Obliteratii misses with a straight right.
De Medici is looking for a counter combo.
Obliteratii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Medici.
De Medici throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obliteratii steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from De Medici.
Obliteratii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Medici. That's going to slow Obliteratii down.
De Medici misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Obliteratii, as that shot connected.
De Medici throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Obliteratii on the side of the head.
Obliteratii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Medici.
As Obliteratii backs away, De Medici returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Obliteratii 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.
De Medici 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Medici fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Obliteratii is out of range.
De Medici swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obliteratii closes the distance and pushes De Medici back into the cage.
Obliteratii works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
De Medici's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Obliteratii tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Medici is able to avoid easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Obliteratii.
A lazy left from Obliteratii finds it's target.
De Medici takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
De Medici lands a jab to the head.
Zeus Obliteratii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obliteratii misses with a lunging right hand
and Obliteratii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That kick from Obliteratii tenderised De Medici's leg. De Medici is trying to keep his angry face on.
Obliteratii throws a push kick but De Medici slaps the foot to one side.
Obliteratii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Medici.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obliteratii misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obliteratii misses with a hook
and De Medici counters with a nice uppercut.
Obliteratii lands a nice hook to De Medici's body. De Medici takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Obliteratii throws a body shot but no joy.
Obliteratii clinches up against the cage.
Obliteratii has De Medici pressed against the cage, preventing De Medici from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
De Medici blocks a body shot from Obliteratii.
De Medici doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obliteratii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Obliteratii feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De Medici's calf.
De Medici ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Medici was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Obliteratii misses with a hook. De Medici ducked under it nicely.
Obliteratii scores with a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Obliteratii 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 De Medici has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De Medici and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Obliteratii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Medici misses with a hook. Obliteratii ducked under it nicely.
De Medici keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
De Medici moves out of range as Obliteratii strikes.
De Medici takes one to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Obliteratii finds it's target.
Obliteratii slips under a jab from De Medici.
Obliteratii listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
De Medici moves away from the strike by Obliteratii.
De Medici keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii throws a head kick but De Medici moves out of range.
De Medici is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
De Medici fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obliteratii manages to avoid it.
Obliteratii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Medici at a distance.
De Medici is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Medici keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obliteratii.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obliteratii takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
De Medici uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obliteratii.
De Medici feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Obliteratii jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Obliteratii throws the kick towards the body but De Medici avoids it.
It looked like De Medici was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Obliteratii throws a low kick but De Medici avoids it.
De Medici throws a nice inside leg kick.
Obliteratii is looking to score with low kicks.
Obliteratii scores with a body shot.
De Medici throws a hook but Obliteratii avoids it easily.
Obliteratii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Medici was well out of range. Poor timing from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Medici stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
De Medici tries to clinch up but Obliteratii circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeus Obliteratii dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jab from De Medici.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Medici, as that shot connected.
Obliteratii misses with an uppercut. De Medici saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from De Medici misses the target.
Obliteratii fails to land with a series of punches.
De Medici swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Obliteratii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Obliteratii connects with a jab.
Obliteratii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Medici throws a lazy right hand but Obliteratii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obliteratii throws a body punch but De Medici moves out of range.
De Medici seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Obliteratii throws a solid leg kick but De Medici takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Obliteratii.
De Medici uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obliteratii missing with a left hand there. De Medici was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Obliteratii throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
De Medici keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obliteratii looks to score with a jab to the body but De Medici is just out of range.
De Medici is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Obliteratii misses with a body kick.
Obliteratii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Obliteratii scores with a jab to the jaw.
That kick from De Medici tenderised Obliteratii's leg. Obliteratii is trying to keep his angry face on.
De Medici ducks under a wild hook from Obliteratii.
De Medici slips under a jab.
Obliteratii looks to score with a jab to the body but De Medici is just out of range.
Obliteratii fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De Medici checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obliteratii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Obliteratii looks to land a right hand but De Medici moved out of range.
Obliteratii is looking to land body kicks.
Obliteratii wants to land a leg kick but De Medici is out of range.
Obliteratii misses with a hook.
Obliteratii takes one on the chin but seems OK.
De Medici moves out of range as Obliteratii strikes.
Obliteratii throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and De Medici counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obliteratii throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Obliteratii misses with a right hand
and De Medici counters with a right hand to the body.
Obliteratii throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
De Medici takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Obliteratii stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obliteratii ducks under a wild hook from De Medici.
Obliteratii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Obliteratii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Obliteratii misses with a body kick.
De Medici lands a body shot.
Obliteratii digs a good hook to De Medici's body.
De Medici jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Medici fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obliteratii manages to avoid it.
Obliteratii throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
De Medici darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Obliteratii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Medici.
Obliteratii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Obliteratii misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Medici bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Medici thuds his right hand into Obliteratii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Medici takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Obliteratii darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Obliteratii missing with a left hand there. De Medici was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zeus Obliteratii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Obliteratii misses with a wild body shot.
Obliteratii just misses with a punch to the body.
Obliteratii swinging wildly here.
A shot to the liver by De Medici. Beautiful body shot.
De Medici lands a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Obliteratii.
De Medici throwing a counter right hand but Obliteratii manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeus Obliteratii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
De Medici moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Obliteratii throws an overhand right that lands on De Medici's shoulder, as De Medici tries to avoid the shot.
De Medici swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Medici has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Medici manages to avoid it.
Obliteratii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Medici lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Obliteratii throws a right hand that misses
and De Medici makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Obliteratii feints and then cracks De Medici's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Medici down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Medici connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Zeus Obliteratii has been cut.
Obliteratii checks a leg kick.
Obliteratii staying out of range there.
Obliteratii was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Obliteratii lands a really nice looking cross but De Medici seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obliteratii misses with a kick to the body.
Obliteratii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Obliteratii darts in trying to clinch
and De Medici counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Obliteratii swings for the body but De Medici moves out of range.
That kick from De Medici tenderised Obliteratii's leg. Obliteratii is trying to keep his angry face on.
De Medici swings for the body but Obliteratii moves out of range.
Obliteratii looks to score with a jab to the body but De Medici is just out of range.
Obliteratii throws out a loose jab but De Medici uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obliteratii misses with an uppercut
and De Medici connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from De Medici misses its intended target.
Obliteratii throws out a loose jab but De Medici uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like De Medici was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Obliteratii.
Illumi De Medici has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Obliteratii finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
De Medici slips a jab from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii checks a leg kick nicely.
De Medici lands with an uppercut that bounces Obliteratii off the cage and back into range.
De Medici looks to throw the jab but Obliteratii is out of range.
Obliteratii has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
De Medici takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obliteratii tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Medici swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Obliteratii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Obliteratii.
De Medici throws a leg kick
and Obliteratii counters with a nice body kick.
Obliteratii misses with a hook. De Medici ducked under it nicely.
De Medici takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Medici misses with an uppercut. Obliteratii saw that one coming.
Obliteratii let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Obliteratii's corner calls for a 1-2. Obliteratii obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Obliteratii throws a quick head kick that skims the top of De Medici's head.
That kick from Obliteratii tenderised De Medici's leg. De Medici is trying to keep his angry face on.
Obliteratii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obliteratii looks to throw the jab but De Medici is out of range.
De Medici looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Obliteratii takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
De Medici misses with a low kick as Obliteratii jumps back.
Obliteratii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Medici.
Obliteratii clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Obliteratii fails to land.
De Medici digs a right hand underneath Obliteratii's ribcage. Obliteratii let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Obliteratii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from De Medici.
De Medici is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obliteratii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Medici lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Medici working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Medici swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obliteratii trying to stall but De Medici improves his position.
De Medici misses with the head strike.
Obliteratii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Medici misses with some punches.
De Medici blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Obliteratii fails to land.
De Medici lands with a right to the head.
Obliteratii misses with a punch to the body.
Obliteratii is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
De Medici tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obliteratii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obliteratii lands a body shot.
De Medici swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zeus Obliteratii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
De Medici swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obliteratii prevents a body shot from De Medici.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zeus Obliteratii.
I've got Obliteratii 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeus Obliteratii!
Zeus Obliteratii thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Illumi De Medici spoke after the fight, saying 'Ah fucking hell man.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Varg Veide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veide's entrance music is Bachman-Turner Overdrive - Taking Care of Business. A fine choice. Torres is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lie, Cheat, & Steal. This should be fireworks!
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33
255 lbs
32 - 16 - 0 |
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270 lbs
19 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Varg Veide!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luis Torres!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veide takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Veide seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Varg Veide seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres slips under a jab.
Veide misses with a body kick.
Torres fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Veide checks it well.
Torres will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Veide tried to counter with a leg kick but Torres avoided it.
Good work by Torres as he checks the leg kick.
Veide misses with a kick to the body
and Torres counters with a straight right hand.
Veide moves into the clinch.
Veide blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veide.
Torres has a couple of punches blocked by Veide.
Veide swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Torres misses with some punches.
Torres throws a head punch that misses.
Veide misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Veide scores with a nice hook to the head.
Veide works on Torres's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veide lands with a right to the head.
Veide swings wildly with an uppercut but Torres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torres tries to throw a body punch but Veide avoids it by throwing Torres back against the cage.
Torres dodges an elbow strike from Veide.
A right hook to the body lands for Torres.
Veide misses with a body punch.
Torres misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veide throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Torres can't find room to land a body shot as Veide controls the action.
Veide can't find room to land a body shot as Torres controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veide.
A short left from Torres.
Nice body punch from Veide.
Veide misses with a hook from the clinch.
Torres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Torres avoids the elbow strike from Veide, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veide creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Torres's defenses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veide.
Torres lands with a short shot to the head.
Veide's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Torres's coach down at Phoenix Fight Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Torres's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres misses with the head strike.
Veide blocks a body shot from Torres.
Veide tries to work over Torres's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Torres misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veide looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Torres lands a right hand.
Veide fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Torres.
Torres throws a punch but it's blocked by Veide.
Veide swings wildly with an uppercut but Torres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torres scores with a shoulder strike.
Veide misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Torres fails to land.
Torres lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Torres lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Torres swings wildly with an uppercut but Veide uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torres lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Veide prevents a body shot from Torres.
Torres working aggressively here.
Torres managing to block the knees to the body from Veide.
Veide throws an elbow but it misses.
Veide tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Torres avoids it.
Torres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veide throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Torres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Veide.
Veide working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Torres escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Torres stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Veide.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veide throws a sloppy head kick
and Torres counters by moving into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torres misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veide misses with the head strike.
Veide lands an elbow that stopped Torres in his tracks for a moment.
A short uppercut from Torres.
Torres tries for a takedown. No joy.
Veide blocking some punches.
Torres lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Torres.
Veide blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Torres lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Torres throws a head punch that misses.
Veide lands with a light punch inside.
Torres's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Veide fails to land.
Torres misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Torres dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Veide checks a leg kick.
Torres connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Torres throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torres avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Torres unleashes a big counter combination but Veide bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Torres ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Veide loads up on a big right hand but Torres slips the punch.
Torres connects with a good right hand that stumbles Veide. Veide circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good leg kick by Veide there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Torres lands a nice hook to Veide's body. Veide takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Veide with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Veide throws a hook to the side of Torres's head but Torres sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Torres is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Veide with a body shot.
Torres throws a right and a left that Veide avoids nicely.
Torres punishes Veide's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Torres misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Veide throws a low kick, looking for Torres's leg but Torres calmly moves out of range.
Veide goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Veide.
Torres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torres has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Torres checks the leg kick.
Torres scores with a jab.
Torres cracks Veide with a right hand to the side of the head.
Torres looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
An inside leg kick lands from Veide.
Veide pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Torres throws out a counter right but Veide avoids it with no problem.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Veide.
Torres fails to land with a series of punches.
Veide scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veide tries to clinch but Torres moves out of range.
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!
Veide sizes up Torres with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Torres scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Torres scores with a punch to the head.
Veide moves away from the strike by Torres.
Veide looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Torres doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Torres lands the left hand.
Veide throws a body kick that misses
and Torres counters with a good low kick that Veide was not able to check.
Veide loads up on a big right hand but Torres slips the punch.
Torres swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Veide thows a leg kick but Torres checks it
and Torres counters with a crisp right hand that drops Veide! Torres lets Veide back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Veide is rocked!
Torres sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Veide's defenses. It connects perfectly with Veide's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luis Torres!
Our winner, Luis Torres, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ferdinand Cortes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Alvado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pablo Alvado will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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29
150 lbs
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37
158 lbs
31 - 14 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Ferdinand Cortes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pablo Alvado!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alvado on the side of the head.
Alvado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cortes.
A shot to the body from Cortes misses
and Alvado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cortes connects with a leg kick. Alvado looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cortes just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvado misses with a kick to the body.
Cortes motions for Alvado to come forward. Cortes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alvado connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alvado drops his hands momentarily and Cortes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alvado connects with a nice looking jab.
Cortes thumps Alvado with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cortes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cortes looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvado is just out of range.
Cortes throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortes throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Alvado throws the left hand but Cortes avoids the punch easily.
Alvado swats away the attempt to clinch by Cortes.
A countering left hand to the body from Alvado misses.
Cortes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alvado is able to avoid easily.
We've been told by Cortes's head coaches at Wolf Training Lair that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cortes is looking to wear down Alvado with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A low kick from Cortes is predictable there
and Alvado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cortes throws a lazy body kick
letting Alvado counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Cortes. That snapped Alvado's head back.
Cortes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab from Cortes.
Alvado walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cortes.
Nice uppercut there from Alvado.
Cortes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvado is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alvado has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Alvado throws a nice looking combination but Cortes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cortes scores with the left hand. Alvado knows he should have avoided that one.
Alvado takes one to the side of the head.
Ferdinand Cortes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortes scores with a hook.
Cortes connects with a right hand. Alvado shakes it off.
Cortes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good leg kick by Cortes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alvado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cortes.
Cortes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alvado manages to circle out of the way.
Cortes throws a push kick but Alvado slaps the foot to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Alvado misses the target.
Cortes lands with a hook. Alvado tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Cortes misses
and Alvado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cortes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alvado blocks a jab.
Cortes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alvado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cortes lands a nice shot to the body.
Alvado slips a straight right by Cortes.
Cortes lands with an uppercut that bounces Alvado off the cage and back into range.
Cortes clobbers Alvado with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cortes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cortes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alvado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cortes throws a shot from downtown. Alvado moves away and avoids it.
Cortes misses with an uppercut
and Alvado counters with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortes misses with the body kick
and Alvado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Cortes.
Cortes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alvado now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cortes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Alvado takes a step back to recover.
Alvado shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cortes throws a shot from downtown. Alvado moves away and avoids it.
Cortes just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvado paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alvado walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cortes.
Cortes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alvado.
Cortes swings for the body but Alvado moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinand Cortes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A head kick misses from Cortes.
Cortes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvado manages to avoid it.
Alvado plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cortes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alvado misses with a hook. Cortes ducked under it nicely.
Cortes looks to land a left hand but Alvado moved out of range nicely.
Cortes misses with a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alvado! But no joy.
Alvado blocks a low kick nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Cortes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alvado looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alvado looks to land a right hand but Cortes moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Cortes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cortes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvado.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvado misses with the body kick
and Cortes counters with a nice uppercut.
Cortes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alvado's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Some wild striking there from Alvado.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cortes, right into the meat.
Alvado has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cortes tried to score with a low kick but Alvado checks it.
Cortes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cortes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice body punch from Cortes.
Cortes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alvado at a distance.
A slow jab from Cortes misses its intended target.
Cortes motions for Alvado to come forward. Cortes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alvado misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alvado misses with a lunging right hand
and Cortes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Alvado might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cortes has got the better of the exchanges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cortes digs a good hook to Alvado's body.
Cortes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cortes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alvado's calf.
Alvado takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cortes misses with a hook. Alvado ducked under it nicely.
Alvado gets a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cortes.
Cortes lands with a right to the head.
Cortes struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvado controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cortes tries to throw a body punch but Alvado avoids it by throwing Cortes back against the cage.
Alvado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alvado prevents a body shot from Cortes.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cortes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cortes lands with a left to the head.
Cortes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cortes tries a body shot but Alvado blocks it.
Cortes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvado can do to turn this around?
Cortes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Decent striking displayed by Cortes there.
A head kick misses from Cortes.
Cortes rushes Alvado and presses him up against the cage.
Cortes presses Alvado against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Alvado.
Cortes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvado's elbow.
Cortes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cortes blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alvado.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cortes cracks Alvado with a nice body shot.
Alvado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cortes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Alvado.
Cortes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alvado backwards.
Alvado lands with a short shot to the head.
Cortes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Alvado in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Alvado throws a good cross that connects.
Alvado avoids a kick to the body.
Alvado replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cortes blocks it well.
Cortes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvado.
Cortes tries to clinch but Alvado is having none of it.
It seemed like Alvado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alvado misses with an uppercut. Cortes saw that one coming.
Both fighters circling a little - Cortes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinand Cortes dominated that second round.
That's time! Cortes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cortes misses with a low kick as Alvado jumps back.
Alvado throws a series of punches but Cortes moves out of range.
Alvado avoids the body shot from Cortes.
Alvado tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cortes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alvado slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cortes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cortes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fighters circling - Cortes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado misses with an uppercut.
Cortes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cortes missing with a left hand there. Alvado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortes throws a chopping leg kick but Alvado manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alvado looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Alvado fails to land.
Cortes blocks an uppercut.
Alvado has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cortes.
Cortes can't find room to land a body shot as Alvado controls the action.
Cortes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cortess head.
Cortes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alvado works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cortes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cortes connects with a leg kick. Alvado looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alvado scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cortes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferdinand Cortes is winning the standup battle so far.
Cortes wants to slow Alvado down by chopping away at his legs.
Alvado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cortes throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvado circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cortes throws a solid leg kick but Alvado takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cortes.
Alvado has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cortes.
Cortes scores with a sloppy right hand. Alvado should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cortes scoring well with a low kick there.
A shot to the body from Cortes misses
and Alvado counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Cortes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvado avoids the body shot from Cortes.
Cortes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alvado's head.
Alvado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cortes misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cortes, as that shot connected.
Alvado has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alvado clinches with his opponent.
Alvado is working Cortes over against the cage.
Pablo Alvado seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cortes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cortes breaks the clinch.
Cortes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cortes thuds a left hand into Alvado's body.
Cortes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cortes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Cortes misses.
Alvado is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cortes with a body shot.
Alvado avoids the body shot from Cortes.
Cortes misses with a straight left.
Cortes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alvados jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortes misses the body punch
and Alvado counters with a straight right hand.
Cortes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvado checks the leg kick.
Cortes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alvado moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A low kick from Cortes is predictable there
and Alvado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cortes crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Alvado - the referee stops the clock and Cortes gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Alvado. Cortes manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cortes looks to land a body kick but Alvado moved away.
Cortes misses with a hook. Alvado ducked under it nicely.
Alvado checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Alvado misses its intended target.
Alvado misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Ferdinand Cortes did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Alvado throws a poor cross that misses
and Cortes counters with a good, hard body kick but Alvado shrugs it off.
Cortes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvado paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alvado looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alvado swats away the attempt to clinch by Cortes.
Alvado blocks a jab.
Cortes lands with a shot to the body.
Alvado tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cortes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alvado has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cortes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortes throws a good cross that connects.
Cortes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvado.
Cortes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cortes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alvado throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cortes takes one to the chin there.
Alvado gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cortes connects with a solid leg kick.
Cortes misses with a body kick.
Alvado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cortes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alvado's sensitive parts.
Cortes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cortes cracks the inside of Alvado's front leg.
Alvado slips a straight right by Cortes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortes misses with an uppercut.
Cortes throws a leg kick
and Alvado counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvado moves into the clinch.
Alvado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvado misses with a punch to the body.
Alvado prevents a body shot from Cortes.
Cortes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cortes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
A slow jab from Alvado misses its intended target.
Cortes lands with an uppercut that bounces Alvado off the cage and back into range.
Alvado misses with a kick to the body.
Cortes misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Cortes.
Cortes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alvado takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cortes tries to clinch there but Alvado circles away.
Cortes lands a jab to Alvado's midsection.
Alvado misses with a wild combination.
Cortes misses the shot to the body.
Cortes scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cortes misses with a body punch
and Alvado counters with a head kick. That will keep Cortes thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Cortes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alvado's head backwards.
Alvado looks to throw the jab but Cortes is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cortes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvado just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cortes 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 Alvado has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alvado and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cortes misses with an uppercut.
Both fighters circling a little - Cortes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cortes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cortes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alvado looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Alvado finds it's way through Cortes's defenses.
Alvado takes one to the side of the head.
Alvado takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinand Cortes had his way with Pablo Alvado in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Alvado checks a leg kick nicely.
Alvado misses with a straight right.
Cortes misses with a hook. Alvado ducked under it nicely.
Cortes throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvado.
Cortes missing with a left hand there. Alvado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cortes misses the shot to the body.
Cortes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cortes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado throws a big shot that misses.
Cortes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alvado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cortes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cortes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alvado takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Alvado.
Cortes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alvados head.
Cortes can't find room to land a body shot as Alvado controls the action.
Cortes blocking some punches.
Cortes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cortes manages to break the clinch.
Cortes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cortes staying out of range there.
Alvado misses with a hook.
Cortes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alvado now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cortes connects with a single shot there.
Cortes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Cortes.
Pablo Alvado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortes scores with a nice head shot.
Cortes misses with a combination
and Alvado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Alvado blocks the leg kick.
Cortes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alvado.
Alvado checks a leg kick.
Cortes misses with the combination.
Cortes throws the left hand but Alvado avoids the punch easily.
Cortes defending well as Alvado loads up on a big left hand.
Alvado checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cortes feints and then cracks Alvado's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alvado down.
Cortes works over Alvado's head and body with a nice combination.
Alvado blocks a low kick nicely.
Cortes is looking to clinch.
Alvado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cortes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cortes is looking to land body kicks.
Cortes scores with a punch to the head.
Cortes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alvado takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alvado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cortes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Cortes.
Cortes walks into a stiff left hand from Alvado.
Cortes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alvado looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alvado slips a jab from Cortes.
Alvado looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortes misses with a body kick.
Cortes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alvado misses with the combination.
A shot to the body from Cortes misses
and Alvado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cortes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alvado has time to react.
Alvado walks into a straight right hand from Cortes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ferdinand Cortes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cortes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ferdinand Cortes!
Ferdinand Cortes retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Ferdinand Cortes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rockmeteller Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karim Bashorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Todd comes to the cage accompanied by Jeeves and Wooster. Bashorov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hangar 18 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Rockmeteller Todd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karim Bashorov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bashorov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Todd misses with a series of wild punches.
Todd swings for the body but Bashorov moves out of range.
Todd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bashorov.
Todd half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bashorov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Bashorov misses the target.
Bashorov moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Bashorov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bashorov 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.
Todd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bashorov is out of range.
Bashorov scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Bashorov misses the target.
We've been told by Todd's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashorov fails to land the takedown.
Todd lands with a shot to the body.
Todd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashorov moves out of range as Todd throws a body kick.
Bashorov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bashorov lands a jab to the nose.
Bashorov digs a good body shot into Todd's ribs.
Bashorov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bashorov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Bashorov.
Todd throws a low kick but Bashorov moves out of range easily.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Todd takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Todd's corner calls for a 1-2. Todd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rockmeteller Todd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bashorov misses with a looping right.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Bashorov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Todd throws a wild body kick that Bashorov sees coming a mile off.
Bashorov misses with a series of wild punches.
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!
Bashorov looks to throw the jab but Todd is out of range.
Bashorov sizes up Todd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bashorov throws a hook to the side of Todd's head but Todd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Todd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Todd gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bashorov.
Bashorov misses with a body shot
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd tried to score with a low kick but Bashorov checks it.
Bashorov shoots in looking for a takedown but Todd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bashorov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Todd throws a low kick, looking for Bashorov's leg but Bashorov calmly moves out of range.
Bashorov avoids the body shot from Todd.
Bashorov misses with a body shot.
Karim Bashorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bashorov throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Todd.
Todd lands with a right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Bashorov down.
Bashorov misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov misses with a two punch combination.
Bashorov throws a poor cross that misses
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Todd throws a leg kick but Bashorov moved away.
Bashorov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bashorov moves away from the strike by Todd.
Bashorov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the body from Bashorov misses
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd throws a leg kick but Bashorov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bashorov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bashorov throws an overhand right that lands on Todd's shoulder, as Todd tries to avoid the shot.
Bashorov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Todd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bashorov looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Bashorov moves out of range as Todd throws a body kick.
Bashorov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Todd connects with an inside leg kick.
Bashorov looks to land a left hand but Todd moved out of range nicely.
Bashorov scores with a one two! Todd had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bashorov avoids the body shot from Todd.
Bashorov jabs at Todd's body.
A cross from Bashorov lands.
Bashorov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Todd.
Todd misses with a leg kick
and Bashorov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Todd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bashorov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Todd thinking.
Bashorov goes for a double leg but Todd avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Todd continues to drive forward.
Rockmeteller Todd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karim Bashorov.
Todd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Todd gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Todd throws a sloppy head kick and Bashorov moves out of range easily.
Bashorov fails to land with a series of punches.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Bashorov.
Bashorov swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Bashorov moves away from the strike by Todd.
Bashorov throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Todd half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bashorov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Bashorov dominated that 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.
Bashorov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Todd momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bashorov. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Todd throws a poor cross that misses
and Bashorov counters with a straight right hand.
Bashorov avoids the body shot from Todd.
Bashorov throws a hook but Todd blocks it.
Todd slips under a jab.
Bashorov checks a leg kick.
Bashorov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Todd sprawls well. Todd wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bashorov gets slowly back to his feet.
Bashorov connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashorov misses with a left hand
and Todd counters with a nice body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Todd might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bashorov misses with a body shot
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karim Bashorov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bashorov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashorov takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Todd tried to score with a low kick but Bashorov checks it.
Bashorov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Todd slips under a jab.
Bashorov scores with a jab.
Bashorov throws a lazy uppercut
and Todd counters with a stiff right hand.
Bashorov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Bashorov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bashorov checks the leg kick.
A big left from Bashorov misses.
Bashorov throws a body shot but no joy.
Bashorov takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Bashorov swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Bashorov swinging wildly here.
Todd is looking to counter with a body kick.
Todd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bashorov checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Bashorov is just out of range.
Todd feints and then cracks Bashorov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bashorov down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid body kick from Todd.
Todd moves away from the strike by Bashorov.
Todd thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bashorov if he has to take too many more of those.
Bashorov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Bashorov misses.
Bashorov throws a series of punches but Todd moves out of range.
Bashorov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Bashorov scores with a nice head shot.
Bashorov throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Todd throws a low kick but Bashorov moves out of range easily.
Todd gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bashorov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Todd scores with a sloppy right hand. Bashorov should have avoided that one.
Todd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bashorov throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Bashorov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Todd throws a wild body kick that Bashorov sees coming a mile off.
Bashorov misses the shot to the body.
Bashorov moves out of range as Todd throws a body kick.
Todd with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Todd.
Bashorov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bashorov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bashorov moves away.
Bashorov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Todd looks for the body kick but Bashorov saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Bashorov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Todd misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Bashorov to counter with a crisp jab.
Bashorov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Todd.
Bashorov throws a good cross that connects.
Bashorov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Bashorov.
Todd appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bashorov takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Todd thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bashorov throws a series of strikes that have Todd backpedaling.
Bashorov scores with the left hand. Todd knows he should have avoided that one.
Todd throws a wild body kick that Bashorov sees coming a mile off.
Todd misses with a straight left.
Bashorov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bashorov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bashorov.
Bashorov throws a hook to the side of Todd's head but Todd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Bashorov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bashorov!
Todd cracks a nice hook into Bashorov's ribs.
Bashorov works Todd's body with a nice hook.
Bashorov misses with the combination.
Bashorov missing with a left hand there. Todd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Todd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Todd looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bashorov misses the jab.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bashorov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bashorov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bashorov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Todd's hands.
Todd slips a jab from Bashorov.
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!
Todd scores with a punch to the head.
Todd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bashorov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Todd defends well and Bashorov ends up having to push Todd into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A jab from Bashorov finds it's way through Todd's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd throws a hook to the side of Bashorov's head but Bashorov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bashorov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Todd.
Bashorov looks to throw the jab but Todd is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Bashorov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Todd staying out of range there.
Todd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Todd throws a leg kick
and Bashorov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Todd!
Todd bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Todd drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bashorov misses with a body shot.
Bashorov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Todd throws a leg kick
and Bashorov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bashorov.
Todd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bashorov wants to control from the top but Todd keeps moving.
Bashorov is looking to work some ground and pound but Todd has wrist control.
Bashorov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bashorov looking to sit in guard and control but Todd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Todd slips nicely into half guard.
Bashorov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov actively working from the bottom here.
Bashorov wants to improve his position but Todd is controlling well.
That's four 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.
Todd performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bashorov actively working from the bottom here.
Bashorov wants to get back to full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Todd performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bashorov scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Rockmeteller Todd did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Todd fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bashorov checks it well.
Todd takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bashorov throws a right hand that misses
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bashorov throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.
Bashorov slips under a jab.
Bashorov scores with a decent looking hook.
Todd moves out of range of the strikes.
Bashorov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bashorov slips a straight right by Todd.
Todd scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashorov missing with a left hand there. Todd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Todd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bashorov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bashorov misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashorov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Todd.
Bashorov checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice jab there from Bashorov.
Todd throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bashorov throws a shot from downtown. Todd moves away and avoids it.
Bashorov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Todd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Todd.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bashorov! But no joy.
Bashorov cracks Todd with a good jab.
Bashorov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Todd looks to land a right hand but Bashorov moved out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Todd.
Todd misses with a wild body shot.
Todd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Todd throws a leg kick but Bashorov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bashorov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Todd.
Bashorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Todd.
Bashorov punishes Todd's body with a nice straight punch.
Todd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Todd is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bashorov misses with a shot to the body
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bashorov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Todd counters with a stiff right hand.
Bashorov looks to land a left hand but Todd moved out of range nicely.
Bashorov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Todd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Todd misses with a shot to the body
and Bashorov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bashorov.
Todd wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bashorov trying to control the position from guard on top but Todd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bashorov throws a big elbow that misses.
Bashorov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bashorov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bashorov works over Todd with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bashorov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bashorov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bashorov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bashorov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bashorov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Todd throws an off balance right hand
and Todd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Todd works Bashorov's body with a nice hook.
Todd swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bashorov throws a jab but it's blocked by Todd.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Bashorov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bashorov drops his hands momentarily and Todd takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice defenses there by Todd.
Bashorov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Todd throws the left hand but Bashorov avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Karim Bashorov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bashorov ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Bashorov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Todd moves out of range as Bashorov strikes.
Todd appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Todd misses the jab.
Todd swings for the body but Bashorov moves out of range.
Todd throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Todd misses with an uppercut. Bashorov saw that one coming.
Bashorov throws a counter combo.
Bashorov misses the shot to the body.
Todd slips a straight right by Bashorov.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Todd is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd avoids the body shot from Bashorov.
A shot to the body from Todd misses
so Bashorov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bashorov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Todd is keeping the position for now.
Bashorov trying to control but Todd is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashorov stands up over Todd, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bashorov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bashorov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bashorov working some strikes from top position.
Todd keeping moving, preventing Bashorov from controlling successfully.
Bashorov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Todd being controlled here, momentarily.
Rockmeteller Todd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bashorov is continuing to stall.
Bashorov looking to sit in guard and control but Todd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Karim Bashorov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bashorov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bashorov looking for a guillotine here but Todd defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov looking for a guillotine here but Todd defends easily.
Bashorov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karim Bashorov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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.
Bashorov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Todd defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Todd postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bashorov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Todd, into his guard.
Bashorov content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bashorov is in close to Todd's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karim Bashorov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bashorov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karim Bashorov!
Karim Bashorov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sotiris Kakoullis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Reznick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sotiris Kakoullis could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Trevor Reznick's chin.
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207 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sotiris Kakoullis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trevor Reznick!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kakoullis misses with a body kick.
Reznick pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reznick rushes Kakoullis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reznick tries to throw a body punch but Kakoullis avoids it by throwing Reznick back against the cage.
Kakoullis misses with a body punch.
Kakoullis lands with a light punch inside.
Kakoullis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reznick's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Reznick.
Reznick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
It looks like Sotiris Kakoullis has been cut.
Reznick lands with a short shot to the head.
Kakoullis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kakoullis.
A short body shot lands from Kakoullis as the two fighters clinch.
Reznick misses with the head strike.
Reznick scores with a shot to the side of Kakoullis's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kakoullis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Reznick on the inside.
Kakoullis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kakoullis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reznick avoids it.
Kakoullis breaks the clinch.
Reznick misses with a left hand
and Kakoullis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Reznick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kakoullis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reznick feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kakoullis's calf.
Kakoullis tried to score with a low kick but Reznick checks it.
Reznick wants to clinch.
Reznick is looking to clinch but Kakoullis is avoiding it.
Kakoullis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kakoullis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reznick keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kakoullis misses with a body kick.
Reznick connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kakoullis momentarily.
Kakoullis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reznick checks it well.
Kakoullis slips a jab from Reznick.
Kakoullis looks for the body kick but Reznick saw that one coming.
Kakoullis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kakoullis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kakoullis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kakoullis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reznick bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sotiris Kakoullis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kakoullis moves out of range as Reznick strikes.
Kakoullis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reznick manages to avoid it.
Reznick goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kakoullis lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Kakoullis.
Reznick pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kakoullis is out of range and Reznick settles back down.
Good leg kick by Reznick there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A low kick from Kakoullis misses
and Reznick counters with a solid body kick.
Kakoullis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kakoullis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reznick. Reznick obviously looking to wear him down.
Kakoullis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kakoullis throws out a leg kick but Reznick moves out of range and Kakoullis only half commits.
Kakoullis is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kakoullis throws a big shot that misses.
Kakoullis delivers a nice body kick.
Kakoullis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reznick doesn't seem bothered though.
Reznick lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Reznick walks into a left hand.
Reznick moves in looking to clinch but Kakoullis pushes him off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reznick moves forwards but Kakoullis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis tries a low kick but Reznick avoids it.
Reznick is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kakoullis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kakoullis misses with a kick to the body.
Reznick moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kakoullis throws a shot to the body.
Reznick closes the distance and pushes Kakoullis back into the cage.
Kakoullis misses with some punches.
Kakoullis working aggressively here.
Kakoullis blocks a body shot from Reznick.
Kakoullis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kakoullis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reznick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kakoullis's elbow.
Kakoullis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reznick blocks an uppercut.
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 Sotiris Kakoullis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kakoullis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kakoullis punishes Reznick's body with a nice straight punch.
Kakoullis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reznick lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kakoullis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Reznick defending well as Kakoullis loads up on a big left hand.
Reznick lands with an overhand left.
Reznick throws a leg kick which misses Kakoullis's front leg but catches the back leg as Kakoullis tries to avoid it.
Reznick looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reznick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kakoullis jabs Reznick to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakoullis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reznick has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kakoullis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reznick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kakoullis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kakoullis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sotiris Kakoullis is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reznick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reznick moves away from the strike by Kakoullis.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kakoullis. Reznick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reznick wants to counter the offense by Kakoullis and move into the clinch position.
A jab from Reznick misses.
Reznick steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kakoullis. That one must have hurt.
Reznick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kakoullis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reznick throws the left hand but Kakoullis avoids the punch easily.
Kakoullis jabs Reznick to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kakoullis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A low kick from Kakoullis is predictable there
and Reznick counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kakoullis moves out of range as Reznick strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kakoullis.
Reznick checks a leg kick nicely.
Kakoullis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reznick manages to avoid it.
Kakoullis slips under a jab from Reznick.
Kakoullis blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick
and Reznick counters with a stiff right hand.
Kakoullis slips a jab from Reznick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Reznick.
Kakoullis lands a jab to Reznick's midsection.
Kakoullis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kakoullis throws a body punch but Reznick moves out of range.
Reznick checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Reznick misses with a looping left.
Kakoullis misses with a low kick.
Kakoullis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reznick.
Reznick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kakoullis throws a series of punches but Reznick avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from Reznick.
Kakoullis throws the kick towards the body but Reznick avoids it.
Reznick has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kakoullis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis thows a leg kick but Reznick checks it
and Reznick counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kakoullis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kakoullis wants to slow Reznick down by chopping away at his legs.
Reznick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kakoullis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kakoullis fakes the leg kick and cracks Reznick in the body.
Kakoullis thows a body kick. Reznick tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kakoullis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Reznick misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Kakoullis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kakoullis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kakoullis throws a big shot that misses.
Reznick wants to counter the offense by Kakoullis and move into the clinch position.
Reznick misses with a body shot.
Reznick lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Reznick misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reznick lands with a right hand.
A solid body kick from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kakoullis keeps Reznick at a distance using the push kick.
Kakoullis works Reznick's body with a nice hook.
Reznick throws a big shot that misses.
Kakoullis throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kakoullis. That's going to slow Reznick down.
Reznick lands a leg kick that knocks Kakoullis off balance momentarily.
Reznick checks a leg kick.
Kakoullis swings for the body but Reznick moves out of range.
Reznick throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kakoullis on the side of the head.
Kakoullis wants to land a leg kick but Reznick is out of range.
Reznick lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sotiris Kakoullis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Reznick has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Reznick connects with a crisp jab.
Kakoullis throws the left hand but Reznick avoids the punch easily.
Reznick ducks under a wild hook from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kakoullis swings for the body but Reznick moves out of range.
Reznick looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reznick blocks the body kick.
Reznick moves away from the strike by Kakoullis.
Reznick is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kakoullis with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakoullis throws a body kick that misses.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick but Reznick checks it.
Kakoullis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kakoullis fakes the leg kick and cracks Reznick in the body.
Kakoullis walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kakoullis. Reznick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kakoullis swings widly with a right hand
and Reznick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reznick has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kakoullis.
Reznick misses with a left hand
and Kakoullis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reznick drops his hands momentarily and Kakoullis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kakoullis ducks under a wild hook from Reznick.
Kakoullis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reznick is out of range and Kakoullis settles back down.
Kakoullis backing away here, and Reznick unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kakoullis lands with a right hand.
Kakoullis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kakoullis moves away from the strike by Reznick.
Reznick jabs Kakoullis right on the nose. Kakoullis blinks but takes it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Reznick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kakoullis scores with a spinning back kick!
A jab lands there for Kakoullis.
Reznick tries to clinch but Kakoullis moves out of range.
Reznick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kakoullis.
Reznick lands an overhand right.
Kakoullis scores with a leg kick.
Reznick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kakoullis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kakoullis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Reznick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reznick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kakoullis throws a body kick that misses.
Reznick takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kakoullis misses with a wild body shot.
Reznick steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis throws a chopping leg kick but Reznick manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis takes a swing at Reznick's ribcage but misses.
Reznick scores with a decent looking hook.
Kakoullis walks forward, straight into a front kick from Reznick.
Reznick fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kakoullis checks it well.
Kakoullis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Reznick fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kakoullis.
Reznick misses with a low kick as Kakoullis jumps back.
Kakoullis with a hook.
Reznick connects with an inside leg kick.
Kakoullis throws a hook to the side of Reznick's head but Reznick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kakoullis throws a body kick that misses.
Kakoullis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reznick manages to avoid it.
Reznick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reznick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reznick loads up on a big right hand but Kakoullis slips the punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kakoullis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kakoullis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kakoullis misses with a low kick.
Reznick swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kakoullis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reznick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kakoullis looks to throw the jab but Reznick is out of range.
Reznick lands with an uppercut that bounces Kakoullis off the cage and back into range.
Reznick throws a leg kick but Kakoullis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Reznick fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kakoullis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kakoullis, right into the meat.
Good leg kick by Kakoullis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kakoullis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Reznick looks to land a left hand but Kakoullis moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Kakoullis misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sotiris Kakoullis clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kakoullis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reznick.
Kakoullis looks to land a right hand but Reznick moved out of range.
Reznick's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reznick looks to land a left hand but Kakoullis moved out of range nicely.
Reznick tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reznick checks a leg kick.
Kakoullis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kakoullis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab lands there for Kakoullis.
Kakoullis thows a leg kick but Reznick checks it
and Reznick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reznick throws out a loose jab but Kakoullis uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reznick on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kakoullis feints and then cracks Reznick's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reznick down.
Kakoullis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reznick takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reznick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reznick avoids the body shot from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis throws a good cross that connects.
Kakoullis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reznick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reznick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kakoullis scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kakoullis throws a hook but Reznick blocks it.
Reznick lunges at Kakoullis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kakoullis's hand.
Kakoullis connects with a nice looking jab.
Kakoullis lands with a hook. Reznick tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kakoullis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reznick.
A low kick from Kakoullis is predictable there
and Reznick counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kakoullis throws a push kick but Reznick slaps the foot to one side.
Kakoullis lands a lovely overhand right.
Kakoullis just misses with a punch to the body.
Kakoullis wants to slow Reznick down by chopping away at his legs.
Reznick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reznick misses with a hook to the body
and Kakoullis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reznick looks to throw the jab but Kakoullis is out of range.
Kakoullis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reznick was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kakoullis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reznick can do to turn this around?
Kakoullis motions for Reznick to come forward. Kakoullis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reznick lands a head kick!
Kakoullis misses with an uppercut.
Reznick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kakoullis misses with an uppercut.
That kick from Reznick tenderised Kakoullis's leg. Kakoullis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kakoullis defending well as Reznick loads up on a big left hand.
Kakoullis scores with a jab to the jaw.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kakoullis.
Reznick gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis throws a body punch but Reznick moves out of range.
Reznick thows a leg kick but Kakoullis checks it
and Kakoullis makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Reznick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reznick lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kakoullis tries to land a leg kick but Reznick saw it coming and moves away.
Kakoullis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reznick is able to avoid easily.
Kakoullis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis throws a poor cross that misses
and Reznick counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kakoullis manages to break the clinch.
Reznick throws a series of punches but Kakoullis moves out of range.
Reznick throws a head kick but Kakoullis moves out of range.
Kakoullis feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kakoullis lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Kakoullis.
Reznick missing with a left hand there. Kakoullis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kakoullis connects with a nice looking jab.
Reznick misses with a kick to the body.
Nice shot lands for Reznick.
Kakoullis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reznick misses with a looping right.
Kakoullis moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sotiris Kakoullis had his way with Trevor Reznick in that round.
The cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice body punch from Kakoullis.
Good work by Reznick as he checks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reznick.
Kakoullis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reznick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reznick.
Reznick throws a shot from downtown. Kakoullis moves away and avoids it.
Reznick walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kakoullis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Reznick throws a shot from downtown. Kakoullis moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kakoullis. That's going to slow Reznick down.
Reznick misses with a low kick.
Kakoullis moves away from the strike by Reznick.
Reznick checks a leg kick nicely.
A cross from Kakoullis lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakoullis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Reznick misses the target.
Jab by Kakoullis.
Reznick avoids the head kick by Kakoullis.
Reznick lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kakoullis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kakoullis misses with a two punch combination.
Kakoullis misses with a straight right.
Reznick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kakoullis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reznick moves away.
Kakoullis misses with a wild body shot.
Kakoullis lands with an uppercut that bounces Reznick off the cage and back into range.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick
and Reznick counters with an outside leg kick.
Sotiris Kakoullis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reznick moves away.
Reznick tries to move into range but Kakoullis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kakoullis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kakoullis avoids the head kick by Reznick.
Kakoullis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kakoullis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kakoullis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reznick finds it's way round the side to connect with Kakoullis's head.
A head kick misses from Kakoullis.
Reznick throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kakoullis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A low kick from Kakoullis misses
and Reznick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kakoullis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reznick manages to avoid it.
Reznick checks a leg kick.
Reznick misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reznick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kakoullis connects with a leg kick. Reznick looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kakoullis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Reznick's calf.
Kakoullis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kakoullis throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from Reznick lands.
Trevor Reznick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reznick misses with a head kick.
Jab by Reznick.
Reznick tests Kakoullis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reznick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kakoullis lands with a nice body punch.
Reznick attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
As Reznick backs away, Kakoullis returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kakoullis.
Kakoullis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reznick.
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!
Kakoullis misses with a shot to the body
and Reznick counters with a nice uppercut.
Reznick misses with a leg kick
and Kakoullis counters with a straight right hand.
Reznick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kakoullis throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Reznick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kakoullis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kakoullis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kakoullis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reznick misses with a jab to the body
enabling Kakoullis to counter with a crisp jab.
Kakoullis lands a leg kick that knocks Reznick off balance momentarily.
Reznick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reznick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sotiris Kakoullis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kakoullis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sotiris Kakoullis!
Sotiris Kakoullis retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Sotiris Kakoullis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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