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OFC 267: Lokren vs Al Qarni PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scott Watt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edmundo Edilhson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watt kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Edmund Fitzgerald. Scott Watt could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Edmundo Edilhson's chin.
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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
14 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott Watt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 27 - 1, fighting out of New York, Edmundo Edilhson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Watt.
Watt is looking to clinch.
Edilhson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Edilhson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Edilhson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Edilhson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Watt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Edilhson.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Edilhson slips under a jab from Watt.
Edilhson tries to bum rush Watt with a series of wild strikes but Watt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Edilhson scores with a jab. Watt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Watt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Watt. That's going to slow Edilhson down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watt feints and then cracks Edilhson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Edilhson down.
Edilhson with a jab.
Edmundo Edilhson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Edilhson, pushing him back against the cage.
Edilhson lands with a right to the head.
Edilhson pushes Watt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Watt is struggling to control the position.
Edilhson trying to stall but Watt improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edilhson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Edilhson misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Edilhson.
Watt drives through and clinches with Edilhson against the cage.
Watt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Edilhson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Watt is defending well for now.
A right handed body shot lands from Watt.
Watt content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Edilhson misses with a body punch.
Edilhson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Watt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Watt.
Watt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Watt scores with a nice body kick.
Edilhson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Watt gets tackled into the cage by Edilhson. Edilhson maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edilhson prevents a body shot from Watt.
Watt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Watt scores with a shoulder strike.
Watt tries to work over Edilhson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Watt missing with knees to the body.
Edilhson lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Edilhson.
Watt's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Edilhson wants to get back to striking at distance but Watt won't allow it.
Edilhson is trying to break free.
Edilhson takes a shot to the head.
Watt lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Edilhson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watt taking a breather.
Watt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Edilhson tries to break the clinch but Watt is controlling the position.
Watt stalling in the clinch.
Watt leaning his opponent against the cage.
Watt blocking some punches.
Edilhson breaks from the clinch.
Watt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Watt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edilhson was well out of range. Poor timing from Watt.
Watt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Watt scores with a hook to the body. Edilhson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Edilhson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Watt has managed to clinch.
Watt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edilhson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Watt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watt wants to clinch up but Edilhson keeps it at a distance.
Watt works the jab nicely.
Edilhson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Watt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Edilhson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Watt dips to his left and cracks Edilhson with an uppercut!
Watt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Edilhson, pushing him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Watt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Watt.
Watt works on Edilhson's body with a couple of short punches.
Watt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Edilhson is keeping busy.
Watt scores with a shot to the side of Edilhson's head.
Edilhson is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice elbow from Watt.
Edilhson missing with knees to the body.
Watt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Edilhson's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Watt dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Watt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big right from Edilhson misses.
Watt lunges at Edilhson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Edilhson's hand.
Watt lands a jab-cross combination.
Edilhson is still on wobbly legs! Can Watt finish him?
Watt throws a hook but Edilhson avoids it easily.
Watt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Watt slips under a jab from Edilhson.
Edilhson looks to score with a jab to the body but Watt is just out of range.
Edilhson scoring well with a low kick there.
Edilhson seems to have recovered his senses.
Edilhson looks to land a left hand but Watt moved out of range nicely.
Edilhson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Edilhson closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Watt misses with the head strike.
Watt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edilhson can do to turn this around?
Watt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edilhson taking a breather.
Watt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Edilhson clinches up with Watt and pushes him back against the cage.
Edilhson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Watt misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Edilhson.
Watt displaying some good clinch control by pressing Edilhson up against the cage.
Watt's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Watt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Edilhson.
Edilhson stalling in the clinch.
Edilhson lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edilhson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Watt.
Watt throws a punch but it's blocked by Edilhson.
Watt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Watt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Edilhson connects with a nice looking jab.
Watt tries to land a leg kick but Edilhson saw it coming and moves away.
A little jabbing left from Edilhson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Watt drives through and clinches with Edilhson against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Edilhson.
Watt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Watt lands a nice knee to the body.
Edilhson is trying to force a seperation but Watt has the dominant position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Edilhson as Watt tries to tie him up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Edilhson.
A short left from Watt.
Edilhson tries to break free but Watt pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edilhson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Watt.
A head punch on the inside from Edilhson fails to land.
Watt tries a body shot but Edilhson blocks it.
Watt displaying some good clinch control by pressing Edilhson up against the cage.
Edilhson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Watt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Edilhson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Edilhson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A chopping leg kick lands by Watt.
Some wild striking there from Watt.
Watt moves out of range of the body kick from Edilhson.
Watt pushes Edilhson up against the cage in a clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Edilhson 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.
Edilhson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Edilhson misses its intended target.
Watt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Edilhson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Edilhson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Watt missing with a left hand there. Edilhson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Watt misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watt missing with a left hand there. Edilhson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Both fighters circling a little - Edilhson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Watt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Edilhson circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Watt finds it's way through Edilhson's defenses.
Edilhson misses with a double jab.
Edilhson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Watt.
A cross from Watt lands.
Edilhson clinches up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Edilhson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Watt dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Watt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Watt throws an overhand right that lands on Edilhson's shoulder, as Edilhson tries to avoid the shot.
Edilhson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Edilhson forces Watt back against the cage and clinches.
Edilhson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Watt prevents a body shot from Edilhson.
Edilhson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Watt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Edilhson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Watt throwing a counter right hand but Edilhson manages to avoid it.
Edilhson lands with a straight right. Watt didn't see that one coming.
Edilhson clinches up against the cage.
Edilhson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Watt fails to land.
A short left from Edilhson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Watt on the inside.
Watt misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Edilhson lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watt controlling the action here for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Edilhson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Watt works on Edilhson's body with a couple of short punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Watt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Edilhson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Edilhson lands a right hand.
Edilhson is trying to force a seperation but Watt has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Edilhson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Watt controlling the action here for a moment.
Edilhson is trying to break the clinch but Watt has him pressed against the cage.
Edilhson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Watt wants to stall.
Knees to the body from Watt.
Watt misses with some punches.
Edilhson lands a right hand.
Scott Watt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Edilhson lands a right hand.
Edilhson breaks from the clinch.
Watt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Edilhson.
No joy there for Edilhson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watt lands a really nice looking cross but Edilhson seems unphased.
Edilhson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Edilhson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Watt lands a lovely overhand right.
Watt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scott Watt is winning the standup battle so far.
Edilhson throws a body kick that misses
enabling Watt to counter with a crisp jab.
Watt throws a body punch but Edilhson moves out of range.
Edilhson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Edilhson ducks right into an uppercut from Watt.
Watt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Edilhson closes the distance and pushes Watt back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watt lands with a light punch inside.
Watt can't find room to land a body shot as Edilhson controls the action.
Edilhson struggles to land a body shot inside as Watt controls his hands.
Watt lands a good knee to the midsection. Edilhson won't want to take too many of those.
Watt lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watt lands a shoulder strike.
Scott Watt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Watt blocks a body shot from Edilhson.
Watt breaks from the clinch.
Watt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Edilhson lands a jab to Watt's midsection.
Edilhson rushes Watt and presses him up against the cage.
Edilhson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Watt throws a right hand that misses
and Edilhson counters with a stiff right hand.
Watt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Edilhson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watt manages to avoid it.
Watt slips a jab and a cross from Edilhson.
Watt tests Edilhson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Watt drives through and clinches with Edilhson against the cage.
Edmundo Edilhson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edilhson breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Scott Watt.
Well Watt 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Watt!
Our winner, Scott Watt, 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.
The defeated Edmundo Edilhson had this to say: 'Great fight "The Lone Wolf" Booker McQuade I managed to get you in an armbar the first fight but you won fair and square this time I will be back to get my title tho!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose Cronos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maui Built (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cronos's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sandstorm. Built has chosen Skills as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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138 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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
34 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Cronos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maui Built!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Built wants to land a leg kick but Cronos is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Built.
Cronos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cronos wants to control from the top but Built keeps moving.
Built trying to keep a closed guard but Cronos is proving a slippery customer.
Built manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Cronos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cronos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Built.
A looping hook to the body misses from Built. Cronos does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Built throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cronos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Built tries to work over Cronos's front leg with a kick but Cronos checks it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cronos.
Built felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cronos working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cronos is looking to take a break and control but Built is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Built is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Built tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cronos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cronos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Built is not content to let Cronos control the position.
Cronos is trying to get an arm triangle but Built is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Built is not content to let Cronos control the position.
Cronos working away.
Built is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Built prevents Cronos from improving position.
Cronos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Built is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cronos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Built knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cronos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Built knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Built is looking to regain half guard here but Cronos keeps moving and retains side control.
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.
Cronos trying to control the action but Built is working from the bottom.
Built is looking for a sweep.
Cronos controls the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Built throws a leg kick but Cronos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Built there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice jab there from Cronos.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cronos goes for a double leg but Built avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Built continues to drive forward.
A looping hook to the body misses from Built. Cronos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Built jabs Cronos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cronos blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maui Built dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Built throws a big shot that misses.
Cronos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jose Cronos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Built chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Built turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Built slips under a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cronos checks a leg kick.
Cronos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cronos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cronos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Built walks into a left hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Cronos blocks the leg kick.
Built misses with a lunging right hand
and Cronos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Built throws out a loose jab but Cronos uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cronos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Built circles away.
Built lands a nice looking body shot.
Built ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Built looks to land a body kick but Cronos moved away.
Built blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cronos ducks under a wild hook from Built.
Cronos moves out of range of the body kick from Built.
Maui Built seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Built lands with a shot to the body.
Built has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Built dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cronos. That did some damage!
Cronos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maui Built seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Built lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A chopping leg kick lands by Built.
Built works Cronos's body with a nice hook.
Built tried to score with a low kick but Cronos checks it.
Built lands a nice looking body shot.
Built throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Built misses with a hook. Cronos ducked under it nicely.
Maui Built is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cronos slips under a jab.
Cronos moves away from the strike by Built.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cronos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Built.
Built throws out a leg kick but Cronos moves out of range and Built only half commits.
Cronos misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Built misses with a body shot.
Cronos misses with an uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Built.
Built avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Built misses with a low kick.
Cronos throws a big shot that misses.
Built feints a counter leg kick.
Built throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Built slips under a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cronos checks a leg kick.
Built connects with a crisp jab.
Cronos misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Built. Cronos does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cronos throws a body punch but Built moves out of range.
Built looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Built misses with a looping right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Built.
Cronos throws a jab but it's blocked by Built.
Cronos is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Built dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cronos. That did some damage!
Cronos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Built has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Built there as he acknowledges the shot.
Built throws an overhand right that lands on Cronos's shoulder, as Cronos tries to avoid the shot.
Built lands with a hook. Cronos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Built lands a slapping body shot.
Built lands with a thumping leg kick.
Built throws out a powerful jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Built. Cronos does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Built does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Built showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cronos.
Built was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cronos moves forwards but Built connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cronos misses with a two punch combination.
A big left from Built misses.
Built throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cronos counters with a nice uppercut.
Cronos has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Cronos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Built throws a hook to the side of Cronos's head but Cronos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cronos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cronos throws a good cross that connects.
Cronos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Built.
Cronos scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maui Built showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A jab from Built misses.
Cronos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cronos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A solid body kick from Built.
Built throws a half hearted mid kick.
Built lands a jab to the head.
Cronos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Built uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cronos.
Built moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body punch from Built.
Built lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Built blocks a jab.
Built connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cronos. Cronos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Built throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Built throws a push kick but Cronos slaps the foot to one side.
A jab from Built misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cronos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick from Built misses.
Cronos is looking for a counter combo.
Cronos shoots in looking for a takedown but Built manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cronos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A nice side step and Built releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cronos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Built throws out the jab.
Built throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cronos is looking to counter punch.
Built swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Built throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cronos throwing a counter right hand but Built manages to avoid it.
Cronos checks a leg kick.
Built misses the shot to the body.
Built connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cronos fails with the takedown.
Cronos shoots in but Built avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maui Built is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Cronos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Built throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cronos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Built throws a hook but Cronos blocks it.
Built scores with a leg kick.
Built jabs Cronos right on the nose. Cronos blinks but takes it well.
Built drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cronos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cronos fails to land the takedown.
Built scores with a sloppy right hand. Cronos should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Built delivers a nice body kick.
Cronos moves forwards but Built connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Built keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cronos lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Built finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cronos.
Built throws a low kick but Cronos avoids it.
Built thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cronos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cronos showed some decent athleticism there.
Built pushes Cronos off and gets back to his feet.
Cronos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Built manages to avoid it.
Cronos lands a nice shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Built.
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!
Cronos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Built.
Built is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cronos.
Cronos manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Built on his heels. He'll look to pass Built's guard now, I'm sure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Built has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cronos trying to control but Built is working from the bottom.
Built has control of Cronos's left arm, preventing Cronos from doing any damage.
Built keeping moving, preventing Cronos from controlling successfully.
Cronos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Built is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maui Built comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Built 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maui Built!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kizeal Ingram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddy Maiden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maiden has chosen Iron Maiden as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Kizeal Ingram has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kizeal Ingram seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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39
166 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kizeal Ingram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddy Maiden!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ingram misses with an uppercut. Maiden saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maiden.
Ingram throws out a loose jab but Maiden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maiden misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from Maiden.
Maiden moves out of range as Ingram strikes.
Ingram throws a lazy right hand but Maiden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ingram comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ingram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maiden moves away.
Maiden shapes to counter with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maiden misses with a head kick.
Maiden thows a leg kick but Ingram checks it
enabling Ingram to counter with a crisp jab.
Ingram misses with a straight right.
And Maiden tries to counter it with a takedown but Ingram pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ingram lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ingram moves forwards but Maiden connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ingram tries to clinch but Maiden moves out of range.
Maiden with the counter takedown but Ingram avoids it easily.
Ingram misses with an uppercut
so Maiden counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Maiden trying to control but Ingram is working from the bottom.
Maiden passes Ingram's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ingram blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maiden.
Maiden throwing shots but Ingram is blocking nicely.
Maiden prevents Ingram from standing back up.
Maiden takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Maiden looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Maiden wants to advance to full mount but Ingram doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maiden stays in close to Ingram's body and controls the position.
Maiden prevents Ingram from getting back to his feet.
Ingram looking to control.
Maiden trying to control the position from guard on top but Ingram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maiden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ingram swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ingram is looking to stand up but Maiden isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ingram blocks a head kick by Maiden.
Ingram half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Maiden 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Both fighters circling a little - Maiden finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Maiden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ingram.
Ingram misses with a wild body shot.
Ingram just misses with a punch to the body.
Maiden shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ingram pinned against the cage. Ingram gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maiden is looking to land body kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maiden.
Ingram misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ingram has a couple of punches blocked by Maiden.
Maiden blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ingram.
Maiden tries a body shot but Ingram blocks it.
Maiden tries to pull guard but Ingram forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ingram throws a punch but it's blocked by Maiden.
Maiden jumps guard but Ingram turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kizeal Ingram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddy Maiden.
Maiden jumps guard but Ingram stands there with Maiden around his waist. Maiden gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Maiden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been informed that Maiden has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Ingram. That snapped Maiden's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maiden closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maiden lands in his opponent's guard.
Ingram working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maiden.
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 Kizeal Ingram will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ingram lands a right hook to the body.
Ingram throws a good cross that connects.
Ingram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maiden.
Maiden changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ingram scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ingram swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maiden ducks right into an uppercut from Ingram.
Ingram takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ingram slips under a jab from Maiden.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ingram rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maiden counters with a nice uppercut.
Ingram moves out of range of the body kick.
Ingram blocks a head kick by Maiden.
Nice body punch from Ingram.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ingram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maiden throws a push kick but Ingram slaps the foot to one side.
Ingram throws out a powerful jab.
Maiden throws a head kick but Ingram moves out of range.
A cross from Maiden lands.
Maiden throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ingram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ingram is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Maiden's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Ingram there.
Maiden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maiden wants to control but Ingram is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maiden manages to get to full guard.
Eddy Maiden has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ingram content to stall in guard here.
Ingram avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ingram looking to pass the guard.
Ingram looking to sit in guard and control but Maiden gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Maiden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maiden postures up in Ingram's guard and throws a big left but Ingram blocks it.
Maiden drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ingram dives on top into guard.
Ingram passes Maiden's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ingram tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maiden knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ingram is looking for a kimura here.
Maiden tries to roll over but Ingram keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maiden is trying to maintain the position but Ingram is very close to passing his half guard.
Maiden moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ingram sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maiden's guard.
Maiden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ingram is trying to work for a kimura but Maiden is defending well.
Maiden tries to get to full guard but Ingram has control of the leg.
Maiden is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kizeal Ingram dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ingram misses with a hook. Maiden ducked under it nicely.
Maiden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ingram misses with a hook.
Ingram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maiden moves away.
Kizeal Ingram is winning the standup battle so far.
Ingram throws a jab but it's blocked by Maiden.
Ingram looks to score with a jab to the body but Maiden is just out of range.
Maiden is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Maiden throws a sloppy head kick and Ingram moves out of range easily.
Maiden misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maiden has a takedown stuffed.
Maiden needs to keep his hands up - Ingram had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ingram gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maiden blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ingram.
Maiden pulls guard successfully.
Maiden is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ingram defends well.
Ingram trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ingram trying to control the position from guard on top but Maiden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ingram not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ingram is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maiden can do to turn this around?
Ingram trying to control but Maiden is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ingram is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Maiden is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kizeal Ingram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Ingram misses.
Maiden is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Maiden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ingram.
Ingram rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maiden counters with a body kick that stops Ingram in his tracks momentarily.
Ingram throws a hook to the side of Maiden's head but Maiden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ingram wants to clinch up but Maiden keeps it at a distance.
Maiden dips to his left and cracks Ingram with an uppercut!
Maiden has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ingram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maiden manages to avoid it.
Ingram tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maiden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maiden gets a takedown into half guard.
Maiden is just content to waste time from the top position. Ingram takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Eddy Maiden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kizeal Ingram is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maiden working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ingram's head.
Maiden trying to control the position from guard on top but Ingram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ingram pulls Maiden in close to his closed guard and prevents Maiden from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maiden wants to pass the guard but Ingram is keeping the position.
Ingram keeping moving, preventing Maiden from controlling successfully.
Maiden stopping the sweep attempt from Ingram.
Maiden wants to control from the top but Ingram keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maiden throwing strikes from guard but Ingram blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kizeal Ingram.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ingram, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kizeal Ingram!
An out of breath Kizeal Ingram thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Ray Razor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Satoshi Tanahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Razor might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to ONYX Feat. Biohazard - Judgment Night. Tanahashi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Blood Stain Child - Stargazer kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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28
210 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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33
218 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sonny Ray Razor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Satoshi Tanahashi!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Razor gets caught flat footed, as Tanahashi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tanahashi wants to control from the top but Razor keeps moving.
Tanahashi lands a couple of elbows.
Razor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Razor 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.
Tanahashi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tanahashi works over Razor with some ground and pound from guard.
Razor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tanahashi manages to get himself to full guard.
Razor stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Tanahashi has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Razor manages to get his head free but now Tanahashi has transitioned to an armbar! Razor grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Tanahashi! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Satoshi Tanahashi!
Satoshi Tanahashi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between How Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Melo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Long might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Anthem by Onra. Melo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Max Webster- Toronto Tontos. Eddie Melo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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40
182 lbs
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174 lbs
17 - 12 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, How Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Eddie Melo!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Melo.
Long thuds a left hand into Melo's body.
Melo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Melo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Long to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Long wants to pass the guard but Melo is keeping the position.
Long trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Long 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Long accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melo is looking to stand up but Long isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Long accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Long throws a big right hand that misses.
Long throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long tries to free his leg and advance position but Melo is retaining full guard.
Long loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Long scoring with some ground and pound.
Long advances position into side control!
Long working the ground and pound from side control.
Long is trying to move to mount but Melo reverses beautifully and ends up in Long's guard.
Long is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Melo defends well.
Melo wants to get up but he can't break Long's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Long looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Melo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Long's guard.
Melo stands and steps away. Long gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Long fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Melo is out of range.
Melo throws a jab when Long was well out of range.
Long misses with a looping left.
Long is looking to chop away at Melo's legs.
Eddie Melo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Long gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Melo.
Long scores with a hook.
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!
Melo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Long can pounce on him.
A slow jab from Long misses its intended target.
Long connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Melo misses the jab.
Melo misses the jab.
Melo throws a looping overhand right but Long ducks down to avoid it.
Long takes a jab right on the kisser.
Melo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Long misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Long blocks the leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Melo.
Long works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Melo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Melo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Long throws out a loose jab but Melo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Melo avoids the body shot from Long.
Melo lands a jab.
Long is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Melo.
It seemed like Melo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Long looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Long connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Long misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Melo 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 Long has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Long and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Long moves out of range as Melo strikes.
Long moves out of range of the body kick.
As Melo tries to get set, Long tries to push him back and clinch up but Melo manages to avoid the attempt.
Melo misses with a low kick.
Long misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melo.
Long bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Long throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Melo connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick from Melo lands but Long takes it in his stride.
A jab from Melo does it's job there.
Melo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Melo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Long blocks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eddie Melo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Long lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Long avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Long lands a body shot.
Melo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Long fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Melo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Long. Melo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Long scores with a body shot.
Long closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Melo to the mat! Melo manages to get full guard.
Long is looking to work some ground and pound but Melo has wrist control.
Melo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Long looking to pass the guard.
Melo wants to get back to his feet but Long is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Melo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long advances to half guard.
Melo wants to get back to his feet.
Long with the ground and pound but Melo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Long looking to pass the guard.
Long throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Melo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Long postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Long prevents Melo from getting back to his feet.
Long throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Long working some strikes from top position.
Long looking to pass the guard.
Long missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Long with a flurry of punches that miss.
Long with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Long missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Melo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Eddie Melo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Long scores with a jab to the jaw.
Long is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Melo can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Long clinches up with Melo and pushes him back against the cage.
Long throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Melos head.
Melo misses with a punch on the inside.
Melo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Melo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Long lands a body shot.
Melo working aggressively here.
A short right from Long.
Melo misses with the head strike.
Long takes a shot to the head.
Melo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Melo blocking some punches.
Melo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Melo lands a left hand.
Long lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Long tries to work over Melo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Long misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Long lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Melo backwards.
Melo has a couple of punches blocked by Long.
Nice body punch from Long.
Melo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Long tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Melo misses with a punch on the inside.
Melo has a couple of punches blocked by Long.
Melo blocks an uppercut.
Long digs a right hand into Melo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Melo's gas tank.
Long blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Long tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Melo can't find room to land a body shot as Long controls the action.
Long lands a body punch in the clinch.
Long holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right from Long.
Melo lands with a short shot to the head.
Melo working aggressively here.
Melo misses with a body punch.
Melo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
How Long dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Long lands with a cross.
Melo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Long manages to avoid it.
A cross from Melo lands.
Long gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Eddie Melo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Long misses with the body kick
and Melo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Long's knee momentarily.
Good shot there by Melo.
Long keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Melo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Melo throws a head kick that misses
and Long counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Long.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Long working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Melo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Long.
Melo wants to stand up but Long is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Long looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Long trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Long trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Long postures up in Melo's guard and throws a big left but Melo blocks it.
Long wants to pass the guard but Melo is keeping the position.
Long is in close to Melo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Long drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Melo dives on top into guard.
Melo is looking to stand up but Long won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Long is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Melo defends well.
Melo wanted to stand there but Long had control of the position.
Melo won't allow Long to sweep him here.
Melo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Long looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Long throws a nice outside leg kick.
Long jabs Melo right on the nose. Melo blinks but takes it well.
Melo throws a head kick that misses
and Long holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Melo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Long blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Melo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Long scores with a nice short uppercut.
Long is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Melo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Long prevents a body shot from Melo.
Long misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Melo prevents a body shot from Long.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Long.
Melo tries to work over Long's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Melo blocks a body shot from Long.
Long tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Melo's elbow.
Melo lands a right hand.
Melo blocks a body shot from Long.
Long blocking some punches.
Melo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Long lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Melo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Long will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Melo up against the cage.
Melo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Melo works on Long's body with a couple of short punches.
Melo misses with some punches.
A short right from Long on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melo working aggressively here.
Long has a couple of punches blocked by Melo.
Melo prevents a body shot from Long.
Melo can't find room to land a body shot as Long controls the action.
Melo tries a body shot but Long blocks it.
Long blocking some punches.
Long throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Melos head.
Melo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Melo throws a head punch that misses.
Long is trying to stall.
Melo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to How Long.
I think Long has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... How Long!
How Long decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernst Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coleman comes to the cage accompanied by I Mother Earth - Not Quite Sonic. Young has chosen Eye Of The Tiger as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ernst Young!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young connects with a body shot.
Young jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Young works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Young misses with a looping left.
Young missing with a left hand there. Coleman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coleman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Coleman throws a low kick but Young avoids it.
Coleman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Young tries to work over Coleman's front leg with a kick but Coleman checks it.
Coleman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Young.
Coleman misses with a low kick.
Coleman misses with a hook
and Young counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Coleman pushes Young up against the cage in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Young throws a punch but it's blocked by Coleman.
Coleman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Coleman.
Young can't find room to land a body shot as Coleman controls the action.
Coleman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Young lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Young tries to work over Coleman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Coleman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Young in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Coleman tries a body shot but Young blocks it.
Coleman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Coleman has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A left hand lands to the body for Coleman.
Coleman digs a right hand underneath Young's ribcage. Young let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Young looks winded!
Coleman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Coleman.
Coleman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Coleman is leaning against Young and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Coleman lands a body punch.
Coleman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Coleman lands a knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Coleman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Ernst Young has been cut.
Coleman landing knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coleman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Coleman with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Coleman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Coleman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coleman.
Coleman lands a body shot.
A short right from Coleman.
Coleman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Coleman.
Coleman lands a good knee to the midsection. Young won't want to take too many of those.
Coleman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Coleman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Coleman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Coleman digs a right hand underneath Young's ribcage. Young let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Young letting Coleman take a breather here.
Coleman scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young lands a body shot in the clinch.
Coleman missing with knees to the body.
Coleman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Young fails to land.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
Coleman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coleman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Young tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coleman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Coleman lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coleman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Coleman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Coleman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Youngs head.
Young misses with a body punch.
Young prevents a body shot from Coleman.
Young working aggressively here.
Coleman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Young.
Coleman works on Young's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young prevents a body shot from Coleman.
Coleman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coleman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coleman.
Coleman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coleman can't find room to land a body shot as Young controls the action.
Coleman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Young lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Coleman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coleman lands a good knee to the midsection. Young won't want to take too many of those.
Coleman scores with a shoulder strike.
Coleman lands with a short shot to the head.
Young misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coleman lands an uppercut.
Young has a couple of punches blocked by Coleman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Young blocks a body shot from Coleman.
Young scores with a nice hook to the head.
Young has a couple of punches blocked by Coleman.
Coleman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Young throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Coleman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernst Young's cut.
That's time! Coleman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Coleman throws a sloppy head kick and Young moves out of range easily.
Coleman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Young.
Young rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Coleman makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Young really felt that one!
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch but Young swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Young.
It seemed like Young was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Coleman throws a shot from downtown. Young moves away and avoids it.
Young takes a swing at Coleman's ribcage but misses.
Coleman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Coleman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Coleman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Coleman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Coleman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Young, as that shot connected.
Young is breathing heavily.
Young throws the left hand but Coleman avoids the punch easily.
Young tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Coleman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Young, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young has a couple of punches blocked by Coleman.
Young working aggressively here.
Young on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Coleman lands with a light punch inside.
Young tries to throw a body punch but Coleman avoids it by throwing Young back against the cage.
Young misses with some punches.
Coleman lands a nice knee to the body.
Young makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Coleman.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coleman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Coleman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Young blocks an elbow strike from Coleman.
Coleman landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Coleman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman lands a left hand.
Coleman lands with a light punch inside.
Greg Coleman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coleman.
Coleman digs a right hand into Young's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Young's gas tank.
Coleman lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Coleman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Coleman misses with a body punch.
Young struggles to land a body shot inside as Coleman controls his hands.
Coleman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Young fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Young takes a knee to the side of the body.
Coleman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coleman slows down the pace here.
Coleman pushes Young back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Coleman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Young doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coleman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Young misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coleman gets through Young's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Young misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Coleman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coleman.
Coleman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Coleman drops Young with a big knee straight up the middle! Young is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Young is rocked!
Coleman moves into the clinch.
Young is still on wobbly legs! Can Coleman finish him?
A short right from Coleman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young has a couple of punches blocked by Coleman.
Young throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Colemans head.
Young seems to have recovered his senses.
Young blocks a body shot from Coleman.
Coleman trying to land knees to the body.
Coleman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coleman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Coleman misses with a punch to the body.
Young blocking some punches.
Coleman working Young over with knees to the body.
Coleman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coleman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman lands a hook that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Coleman is working Young over against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Coleman.
Coleman is leaning against Young and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Coleman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coleman.
Nice body punch from Coleman.
Coleman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Coleman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Coleman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Young lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Coleman landing knees to the head.
Coleman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coleman missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coleman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coleman tries a body shot but Young blocks it.
Coleman struggles to land a body shot inside as Young controls his hands.
Young avoiding damage as Coleman throws knees to the body.
Coleman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Coleman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ernst Young's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Young tries to land a leg kick but Coleman saw it coming and moves away.
Coleman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Young misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coleman.
Nice shot lands for Young.
Young blocks the body kick.
Coleman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ernst Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Young looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Young swings for the body but Coleman moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Young.
Young tries a quick counter leg kick but Coleman is wise to it.
Young slips a jab from Coleman.
Young feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman with a jab.
Coleman scores with the left hand. Young knows he should have avoided that one.
Coleman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Young can do to turn this around?
A solid leg kick lands there for Coleman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young throws a body shot but no joy.
Coleman misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman throws the kick towards the body but Young avoids it.
Jab by Coleman.
Young connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Coleman's hands.
Young scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Young loads up on a big right hand but Coleman slips the punch.
Young connects with an inside leg kick.
Coleman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Coleman looks to clinch
and Young counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Coleman throws a lazy uppercut
and Young counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coleman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coleman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Young throws out the jab.
Young throws a low kick but it's checked well by Coleman.
Coleman tries to clinch but Young moves away
and Young counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Coleman throws a looping overhand right but Young ducks down to avoid it.
Coleman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young throws a leg kick that misses.
Ernst Young has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman slips under a jab from Young.
Coleman misses with a body shot.
Young connects with a good right hand that stumbles Coleman. Coleman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Coleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Young.
Young swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Young throws a big shot that misses.
Young has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Young thows a left - swing and a miss!
Young misses with a wild body shot.
Young misses with a hook to the body
and Coleman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Young takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Coleman moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Coleman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coleman ducks right into an uppercut from Young.
Young connects with a single shot there.
Coleman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Young.
Greg Coleman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coleman tries to land a body kick
and Young connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Coleman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Young connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Coleman lands with a good body shot.
Young misses with a hook. Coleman ducked under it nicely.
Coleman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Young motions for Coleman to come forward. Young throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Young tries to work over Coleman's front leg with a kick but Coleman checks it.
Coleman moves into the clinch successfully.
Coleman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Young tries a body shot but Coleman blocks it.
Young tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coleman blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coleman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coleman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coleman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Young lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Young misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coleman.
Young fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Young tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coleman blocks a body shot from Young.
Young tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernst Young comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Coleman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Coleman!
In his post fight interview, Greg Coleman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sisa Yiftos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mujibur Rahman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mujibur Rahman told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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265 lbs
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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
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sisa Yiftos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mujibur Rahman!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahman clinches up against the cage.
Yiftos putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rahman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rahman blocking some punches.
Yiftos takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Sisa Yiftos has been cut.
Rahman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rahman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yiftos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rahman is defending well.
Rahman told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Rahman lands a nice knee to the body.
Rahman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rahman.
Rahman lands a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rahman.
Yiftos is looking to break free of the clinch but Rahman has double underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rahman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yiftos tries to circle away but Rahman has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rahman throws an elbow but misses.
Yiftos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yiftos being controlled against the cage.
Rahman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahman pushes Yiftos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Rahman.
Yiftos is breathing heavily.
Yiftos tries to break free but Rahman pushes him back against the cage.
Yiftos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rahman is defending well.
Yiftos takes a shot to the head.
Sisa Yiftos's cut is getting worse.
Rahman scores with a nice hook to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rahman misses with an elbow strike.
Yiftos avoids the elbow strike from Rahman, against the cage.
Rahman avoids the elbow strike from Yiftos, against the cage.
Yiftos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sisa Yiftos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yiftos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yiftos can't break the clinch.
Yiftos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rahman after a bit of a struggle.
Rahman can't find room to land a body shot as Yiftos controls the action.
Yiftos wants a takedown.
Rahman struggles to land a body shot inside as Yiftos controls his hands.
Rahman lands an elbow just above Yiftos 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahman pushes off an throws an elbow but Yiftos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rahman.
Yiftos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rahman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yiftos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sisa Yiftos's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rahman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rahman lands a nice looking body shot.
Rahman thuds his shin into the meat of Yiftos's side.
Yiftos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rahman. That's going to slow Yiftos down.
Nice defenses there by Rahman.
Yiftos misses with a double jab
and Rahman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rahman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yiftos.
Yiftos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yiftos swings widly with a right hand
and Rahman counters with a nice body kick.
Rahman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rahman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahman jabs Yiftos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rahman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rahman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yiftos, pushing him back against the cage.
Yiftos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rahman is working Yiftos over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Rahman as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Rahman.
Rahman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yiftos's defenses.
Rahman lands a nice elbow.
Yiftos is rocked!
Rahman taking a breather.
Oh Yiftos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rahman drops Yiftos onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Yiftos is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Jeez, Sisa Yiftos's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sisa Yiftos's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mujibur Rahman!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mujibur Rahman made sure he mentioned MayheM sportswear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marlo Stanfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karate Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanfield kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Legendary. Kid is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kung Fu Fighting. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marlo Stanfield!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Karate Kid!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kid has a takedown stuffed.
Kid has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stanfield.
Kid misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stanfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kid defending well as Stanfield loads up on a big left hand.
Kid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stanfield manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kid tries to clinch but Stanfield is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kid misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kid.
Stanfield has had enough of the clinch but Kid keeps him there for the moment.
Kid can't find room to land a body shot as Stanfield controls the action.
Kid misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid tries a body shot but Stanfield blocks it.
Stanfield is trying to break free.
Stanfield working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kid fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kid.
Kid keeps control of Stanfield as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stanfield is trying to break free.
Kid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stanfield manages to break the clinch.
Kid dives in and grabs Stanfield's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stanfield pushes down on Kid's head and hops out.
Stanfield throwing a counter right hand but Kid manages to avoid it.
Kid misses with a two punch combination.
Kid motions for Stanfield to come forward. Kid throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stanfield swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kid.
A right-left combo lands from Stanfield.
Kid is rocked!
It looks like Karate Kid has been cut.
Karate Kid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanfield checks a leg kick nicely.
Kid is still on wobbly legs! Can Stanfield finish him?
Kid is looking to clinch but Stanfield is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Kid - just one landing.
Kid seems to have recovered his senses.
Stanfield throws a big shot that misses.
Kid moves to clinch but Stanfield breaks away
and Stanfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stanfield misses with a hook
and Kid counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kid takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kid moves out of range of the strikes.
Kid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A lazy left from Kid finds it's target.
Kid takes one on the button.
Kid connects with a jab.
Stanfield lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kid at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid dodges the punch combination from Stanfield.
Kid flicks out a counter leg kick but Stanfield steps away.
Stanfield misses with a few strikes there.
Stanfield scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kid gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kid has a couple of punches blocked by Stanfield.
Stanfield working hard to break the clinch.
Stanfield is trying to break the clinch but Kid is controlling him.
A body shot lands from Kid.
Stanfield can't break the clinch.
Stanfield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kid throws a head punch that misses.
Stanfield looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kid.
Kid keeps control of Stanfield as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kid lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid misses with the head strike.
Stanfield can't break the clinch.
Stanfield wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kid lands a shoulder strike.
Kid lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kid lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kid misses with a body punch.
Stanfield breaks from the clinch.
Kid lands a nice shot that snaps Stanfield's head back.
Kid closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stanfield's guard.
Stanfield keeping moving, preventing Kid from controlling successfully.
Kid wants to pass the guard but Stanfield is keeping the position.
Kid won't allow Stanfield to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karate Kid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karate Kid's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stanfield connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stanfield blocks a leg kick.
Kid feints and then cracks Stanfield's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stanfield down.
Stanfield tests Kid's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stanfield misses with a straight left.
Stanfield tries to move into range but Kid moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stanfield is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kid looks for a takedown but Stanfield sprawls well.
Kid staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kid misses with the head strike.
Kid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stanfield wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stanfield tries to break free but Kid pushes him back against the cage.
Kid has a couple of punches blocked by Stanfield.
Good body shot from Kid.
Kid misses with a punch on the inside.
Stanfield has had enough of the clinch but Kid keeps him there for the moment.
Kid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kid lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kid keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stanfield's efforts to push away.
Kid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kid misses with the head strike.
Kid misses with the head strike.
Stanfield tries to circle away but Kid has him pinned against the cage.
Stanfield blocking some punches.
Stanfield looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kid.
Kid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kid misses with a punch to the body.
Kid throws a head punch that misses.
Kid working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kid keeps control of Stanfield as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stanfield working hard to break the clinch.
Kid can't find room to land a body shot as Stanfield controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kid.
Kid lands with a right to the head.
Stanfield breaks from the clinch.
Kid throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kid shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stanfield pinned against the cage. Stanfield gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kid scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid cracks Stanfield with a good jab.
Stanfield tries to keep at a distance but Kid has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kid has Stanfield pressed against the cage, preventing Stanfield from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kid lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stanfield backwards.
Kid misses with some punches.
Kid has a couple of punches blocked by Stanfield.
Kid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kid lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kid working aggressively here.
Kid throws a head punch that misses.
Stanfield is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kid lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stanfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield misses with a wild body shot.
Kid smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kid has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kid prevents Stanfield from breaking the clinch.
Kid lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kid keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stanfield's efforts to push away.
Kid lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kid throws a punch but it's blocked by Stanfield.
Kid keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stanfield's efforts to push away.
Kid misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kid misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kid throws a punch but it's blocked by Stanfield.
Kid scores with a shot to the side of Stanfield's head.
Kid lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karate Kid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Karate Kid's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kid throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stanfield counters with a series of strikes. Kid will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stanfield slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stanfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kid shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stanfield defends it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kid is defended easily by Stanfield.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid clinches up with Stanfield and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid pushes Stanfield back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Kid scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stanfield can't break the clinch.
Stanfield blocks a body shot from Kid.
Kid scores with a shoulder strike.
Kid misses with a punch to the body.
Karate Kid seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stanfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stanfield's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kid.
Kid lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kid working aggressively here.
Stanfield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kid lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kid keeps control of Stanfield as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kid working aggressively here.
Stanfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kid keeps control of Stanfield as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stanfield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kid.
A head punch on the inside from Kid fails to land.
Kid misses with the head strike.
Kid lands with a right to the head.
Kid misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stanfield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stanfield blocking some punches.
Kid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stanfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kid lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Kid.
Kid prevents Stanfield from breaking the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kid.
Stanfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stanfield blocking some punches.
Kid misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Kid.
Stanfield wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kid has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kid.
Kid keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stanfield's efforts to push away.
Kid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kid is working Stanfield over against the cage.
Kid struggles to land a body shot inside as Stanfield controls his hands.
Stanfield wants to break free but Kid has control.
Stanfield breaks the clinch.
Stanfield throws a jab when Kid was well out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kid. That's going to slow Stanfield down.
Stanfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kid counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield misses with a jab to the body
and Kid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stanfield looks to throw the jab but Kid is out of range.
Kid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stanfield misses with a left hand
and Stanfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kid misses with a head kick.
Kid walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stanfield checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kid throws a counter combo.
Kid lands with a nice body punch.
Kid tries to close the distance and clinch but Stanfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stanfield takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kid fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Stanfield misses its target.
Marlo Stanfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karate Kid.
Kid stalks Stanfield and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stanfield's face. Stanfield staggers backwards, shaken.
Stanfield bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karate Kid really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karate Kid's cut.
That's time! Stanfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stanfield misses with a wild body shot.
Stanfield takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marlo Stanfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Stanfield. That snapped Kid's head back.
Stanfield walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kid swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stanfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kid counters with a nice leg kick.
Stanfield moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stanfield takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kid tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stanfield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kid slips under a jab from Stanfield.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kid swings wildly with an uppercut but Stanfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid throws a punch but it's blocked by Stanfield.
Kid has Stanfield pressed against the cage, preventing Stanfield from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stanfield wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kid has him pressed against the cage.
Kid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kid working aggressively here.
Stanfield wants to break free but Kid has control.
Kid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stanfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kid misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stanfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kid was well out of range. Poor timing from Stanfield.
Kid connects with a solid leg kick.
Kid misses with a leg kick
and Stanfield counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stanfield throws a nice looking combination but Kid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stanfield lands a jab to Kid's midsection.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kid, right into the meat.
Kid takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kid cracks the inside of Stanfield's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kid moves into the clinch.
Kid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stanfield backwards.
Kid scores with a shot to the side of Stanfield's head.
Kid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kid.
Stanfield manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kid counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kid shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stanfield sprawls well. Stanfield wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kid gets slowly back to his feet.
Kid tries to clinch but Stanfield moves away
and Stanfield counters with a one-two to the body.
Kid closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stanfield did well to prevent Kid getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stanfield is trying to stand.
Kid tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stanfield knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kid keeps trying to improve his position.
Kid trying to control from half guard but Stanfield is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stanfield has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stanfield tries to kick Kid off but Kid keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kid is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stanfield sees it coming and defends easily.
Kid tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stanfield knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kid passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stanfield!
Stanfield is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karate Kid dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Karate Kid's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kid clinches.
Stanfield wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stanfield working hard to break the clinch.
Kid scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kid misses with a punch to the body.
Kid misses with the head strike.
Stanfield stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stanfield has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stanfield is trying to break the clinch but Kid has him pressed against the cage.
Kid throws a punch but it's blocked by Stanfield.
Kid working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kid creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stanfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kid lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stanfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kid misses with a few strikes there.
Stanfield was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kid missing with a left hand there. Stanfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stanfield lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stanfield missing with a left hand there. Kid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kid lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kid scores with a leg kick.
Stanfield misses with a straight left.
Kid doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Good standup being displayed there by Kid as he connects with a hook.
Kid tries to clinch but Stanfield moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid misses with a takedown
and Stanfield counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stanfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kid looks to score with a jab to the body but Stanfield is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Stanfield there.
Kid tries to close the distance and clinch but Stanfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stanfield fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A low kick from Kid misses
and Stanfield counters with a right hand to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stanfield. Kid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kid throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid with a jab.
Kid tries to clinch but Stanfield moves out of range.
Marlo Stanfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kid looks to score with a jab to the body but Stanfield is just out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stanfield!
Kid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Stanfield.
Kid gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stanfield.
Kid feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stanfield's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stanfield.
It looked like Stanfield wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stanfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kid throws a counter combo.
Stanfield moves out of range of the strikes.
Stanfield throws a jab when Kid was well out of range.
Kid swinging wildly here.
Stanfield misses the shot to the body.
Kid throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stanfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stanfield is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kid misses the jab.
It looked like Stanfield was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Marlo Stanfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stanfield takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Karate Kid.
I've got Kid 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 45:50
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karate Kid!
Karate Kid is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Karate Kid made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sairanix Lokren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fahad Al Qarni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lokren comes to the cage accompanied by Beast. Al Qarni has chosen Hells Bells as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sairanix Lokren!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Fahad Al Qarni!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Qarni throws a poor cross that misses
letting Lokren counter with a right hand.
Lokren throws a hook but Al Qarni blocks it.
Al Qarni misses with an uppercut
and Lokren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Al Qarni thinking.
Al Qarni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lokren punishes Al Qarni's body with a nice straight punch.
Al Qarni 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.
A leg kick checked by Lokren.
Lokren appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lokren. Al Qarni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lokren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lokren connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Al Qarni momentarily.
Al Qarni closes the distance and clinches.
Al Qarni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Al Qarni creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Al Qarni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Al Qarni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lokren misses with a left hand
and Al Qarni counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Al Qarni misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Lokren misses the target.
Al Qarni throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lokren throws a hook to the side of Al Qarni's head but Al Qarni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Al Qarni - just one landing.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Al Qarni.
Lokren sneaks out the side door and pushes Al Qarni away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A left and a right from Lokren both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lokren falls off balance throwing a combination
and Al Qarni makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lokren really felt that one!
Al Qarni throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lokren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Qarni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lokren paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lokren thuds a left hand into Al Qarni's body.
Lokren misses with a straight right.
Lokren throws a lazy right hand but Al Qarni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lokren misses with a straight right.
Lokren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Qarni was well out of range. Poor timing from Lokren.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni misses with a wild body shot.
Lokren throws a hook but Al Qarni avoids it easily.
Al Qarni moves away from the strike by Lokren.
Al Qarni changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lokren looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lokren explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Lokren fails to land with a series of punches.
Lokren misses with an uppercut.
Fahad Al Qarni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lokren swats away the attempt to clinch by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni just misses with a punch to the body.
Lokren stuns Al Qarni with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Lokren misses.
Al Qarni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lokren misses with a looping right.
Jab from Lokren.
Sairanix Lokren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lokren manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Al Qarni keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Lokren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al Qarni breaks the clinch.
Lokren misses with a straight right.
Lokren connects with a body shot that sends Al Qarni's belly button to the back.
Lokren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Qarni tests Lokren's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lokren throws a big shot that misses.
Lokren with a jab.
Al Qarni misses the shot to the body.
Al Qarni moves out of range of the strikes.
Lokren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni moves out of range as Lokren strikes.
Al Qarni takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lokren looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Qarni is just out of range.
Al Qarni tries to clinch up.
Lokren scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Al Qarni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lokren lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Al Qarni connects with a single shot there.
Lokren keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Al Qarni is looking to clinch.
It looked like Lokren was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Qarni fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lokren has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lokren scores with a punch to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Al Qarni, as that shot connected.
Al Qarni bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lokren's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sairanix Lokren dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Al Qarni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al Qarni misses with a left hand
and Lokren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Qarni moves forwards but Lokren connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lokren scores with a body shot.
Lokren misses with a few strikes there.
Al Qarni throws a shot from downtown. Lokren moves away and avoids it.
Lokren has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al Qarni.
Lokren misses with a body shot.
Al Qarni wants to clinch
and Al Qarni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Qarni throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lokren looks to land a combination but Al Qarni avoids it well.
Lokren backing away here, and Al Qarni unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Al Qarni drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Qarni misses with a jab to the body
and Lokren counters with a stiff right hand.
Lokren looks to land a right hand but Al Qarni moved out of range.
Lokren misses the body punch
and Al Qarni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Qarni blocks a jab.
Al Qarni throws a big shot that misses.
Al Qarni slips a straight right by Lokren.
Al Qarni throws an overhand right that lands on Lokren's shoulder, as Lokren tries to avoid the shot.
Al Qarni thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from Lokren finds it's target.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Qarni moves away.
Al Qarni lands with a nice body punch.
Al Qarni on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lokren swats away the attempt to clinch by Al Qarni.
Lokren swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick by Al Qarni misses
and Al Qarni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Qarni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Qarni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Lokren was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Al Qarni.
Nice uppercut lands for Lokren. That snapped Al Qarni's head back.
Some bone on bone action there as Lokren checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni has a takedown stuffed.
Lokren jabs Al Qarni to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lokren lands a nice looking body shot.
Al Qarni lands a nice hook to Lokren's body. Lokren takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Al Qarni throws a jab but it's blocked by Lokren.
Al Qarni misses with a body shot.
Lokren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A head kick by Al Qarni misses
enabling Lokren to counter with a crisp jab.
Lokren missing with a left hand there. Al Qarni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lokren looks to land a right hand but Al Qarni moved out of range.
Lokren connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lokren looks to throw the jab but Al Qarni is out of range.
Al Qarni tries a quick counter leg kick but Lokren is wise to it.
Nice straight punches there by Lokren. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lokren.
Al Qarni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Al Qarni.
Al Qarni goes for a double leg but Lokren avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lokren continues to drive forward.
Lokren moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Qarni takes one to the side of the head.
Lokren slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Lokren misses the target.
Al Qarni forces Lokren back against the cage and clinches.
Al Qarni lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lokren or not.
Al Qarni tries a body shot but Lokren blocks it.
Al Qarni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lokren blocking some punches.
Lokren is trying to break the clinch but Al Qarni is controlling him.
Al Qarni lands with a left to the head.
Lokren wants to break free but Al Qarni has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Al Qarni.
Al Qarni has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Al Qarni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lokren blocks an uppercut.
Al Qarni throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lokrens head.
Al Qarni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Qarni misses with a punch to the body.
Lokren pulls guard effortlessly.
Lokren can't keep his opponent in guard - Al Qarni advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Al Qarni 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.
Al Qarni prevents Lokren from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sairanix Lokren 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.
Al Qarni tries to clinch up
enabling Lokren to counter with a crisp jab.
Lokren bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A head kick misses from Al Qarni.
Lokren stuffs the takedown attempt from Al Qarni. Al Qarni gets slowly back to his feet.
Al Qarni takes one to the chin there.
Danga de danga de dang - Lokren scores with a four punch combination!
Al Qarni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lokren.
A little jabbing left from Al Qarni on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Lokren. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lokren.
Al Qarni throws a lazy uppercut
and Lokren counters with a straight right hand.
Al Qarni misses with a body shot
enabling Lokren to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Qarni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Qarni takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Qarni takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lokren looks to throw the jab but Al Qarni is out of range.
Lokren looks to land a left hand but Al Qarni moved out of range nicely.
Lokren looks to throw the jab but Al Qarni is out of range.
Lokren pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Al Qarni back to the cage. Lokren follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lokren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Qarni can do to turn this around?
Al Qarni moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Lokren's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Al Qarni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Al Qarni misses with a body punch.
Lokren working hard to break the clinch.
Lokren is looking to break free of the clinch but Al Qarni has double underhooks.
Lokren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Al Qarni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lokren.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni lands a nice uppercut.
Al Qarni swings wildly with an uppercut but Lokren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lokren tries to circle away but Al Qarni has him pinned against the cage.
Al Qarni manages to break the clinch.
Lokren slips under a jab.
Al Qarni lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lokren takes a step back to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lokren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lokren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lokren misses with a straight right.
Lokren checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Lokren misses the target.
Al Qarni misses the jab.
Al Qarni scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed right hand from Lokren misses the target.
Al Qarni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
Lokren throws a shot from downtown. Al Qarni moves away and avoids it.
Al Qarni throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lokren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lokren thuds his right hand into Al Qarni's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Al Qarni takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Al Qarni ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lokren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni misses with a head kick.
Lokren is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sairanix Lokren is winning the standup battle so far.
Al Qarni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lokren throws out the jab.
Lokren jabs at Al Qarni's body.
Lokren lands with a shot 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!
A telegraphed right hand from Lokren misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lokren scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lokren takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lokren scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Al Qarni doesn't seem bothered though.
Lokren takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lokren misses with a straight right.
Al Qarni appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lokren lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lokren throws a jab when Al Qarni was well out of range.
Lokren misses the shot to the body.
Al Qarni misses with a wild body shot.
Lokren tests Al Qarni's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lokren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Qarni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Qarni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Qarni drives through and clinches with Lokren against the cage.
Al Qarni scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sairanix Lokren clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lokren throws a hook but Al Qarni blocks it.
Al Qarni shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lokren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Al Qarni connects with a looping right hand.
Lokren throws a jab when Al Qarni was well out of range.
Lokren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lokren connects with a looping right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Lokren. Those never looked like landing.
Lokren defending well as Al Qarni loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren misses with a right hand
and Al Qarni makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Al Qarni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lokren throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Qarni finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lokren lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Qarni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lokren.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lokren throws a shot to the body.
Al Qarni thows a leg kick but Lokren checks it
and Lokren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Qarni lands with a nice body punch.
Al Qarni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lokren throws a lazy right hand but Al Qarni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lokren takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Al Qarni moves away from the strike by Lokren.
Al Qarni tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Qarni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lokren throws a body shot but no joy.
Lokren throws an overhand right that lands on Al Qarni's shoulder, as Al Qarni tries to avoid the shot.
Al Qarni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lokren moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice defenses there by Al Qarni.
A jab lands there for Lokren.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni slips under a jab.
Lokren digs a good body shot into Al Qarni's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Qarni misses with a takedown attempt
and Lokren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lokren misses with a body shot.
Al Qarni slips a straight right by Lokren.
Al Qarni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lokren.
Lokren will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lokren misses with an uppercut. Al Qarni saw that one coming.
Lokren slips under a jab.
The crowd cheers as Lokren lands an impressive looking overhand right. Al Qarni doesn't seem phased though.
Al Qarni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lokren.
Al Qarni misses the shot to the body.
Lokren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Qarni.
Lokren was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni misses with a wild combination.
Lokren lands with an uppercut that bounces Al Qarni off the cage and back into range.
Lokren lands a nice looking body shot.
Lokren throws a looping overhand right but Al Qarni ducks down to avoid it.
Lokren misses the jab.
Al Qarni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lokren.
Al Qarni lands a head kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Al Qarni.
Lokren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Qarni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Qarni now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Al Qarni moves away from the strike by Lokren.
Lokren moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lokren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lokren is looking for a counter combo.
Al Qarni lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Lokren.
Al Qarni throws a shot from downtown. Lokren moves away and avoids it.
Lokren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Qarni.
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!
Al Qarni just misses with a punch to the body.
Lokren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Al Qarni takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Al Qarni misses with a hook. Lokren ducked under it nicely.
Al Qarni scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Al Qarni looks to land a right hand but Lokren moved out of range.
Al Qarni staying out of range there.
Lokren connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sairanix Lokren had his way with Fahad Al Qarni in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lokren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al Qarni at a distance.
Lokren on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Al Qarni fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Lokren.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Qarni moves away.
Lokren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren misses with a hook
and Al Qarni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al Qarni misses with a low kick.
Lokren sizes up Al Qarni with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Al Qarni lands a body shot.
Al Qarni tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lokren looks to throw the jab but Al Qarni is out of range.
Al Qarni looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lokren slips a straight right by Al Qarni.
Lokren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al Qarni at a distance.
Lokren swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Al Qarni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lokren misses with a left hand
and Al Qarni counters with a nice leg kick.
Jab by Lokren.
A jab from Al Qarni misses.
Al Qarni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
Lokren lands with a cross.
Lokren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Qarni looks for the body kick but Lokren saw that one coming.
Lokren on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Al Qarni cracks Lokren with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fahad Al Qarni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sairanix Lokren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Qarni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Qarni misses with a straight right.
Lokren misses with a jab, cross combination.
Al Qarni tries a quick counter leg kick but Lokren is wise to it.
Al Qarni walks into a straight right hand from Lokren.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lokren. Al Qarni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lokren lands a head shot.
Al Qarni plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lokren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Qarni with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lokren to score with a decent uppercut.
Lokren scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lokren throws the left hand but Al Qarni avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Lokren misses.
Lokren checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Qarni misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Qarni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Lokren does it's job there.
Al Qarni throws a big shot that misses.
Al Qarni throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lokren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lokren moves out of range as Al Qarni strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Al Qarni.
Al Qarni moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lokren avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lokren throws a lazy right hand but Al Qarni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Qarni only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lokren thuds a left hand into Al Qarni's body.
Nice sprawl there from Lokren as Al Qarni shoots in.
Al Qarni is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lokren tries to bum rush Al Qarni with a series of wild strikes but Al Qarni uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice uppercut lands for Lokren. That snapped Al Qarni's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Qarni takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lokren misses with a looping right.
Al Qarni looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Lokren checks a low kick from Al Qarni.
Lokren moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lokren lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Al Qarni has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lokren finds it's way round the side to connect with Al Qarni's head.
Al Qarni takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Al Qarni connects with a solid leg kick.
Lokren getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Al Qarni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Lokren to counter with a crisp jab.
Lokren connects with a body shot.
Al Qarni feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lokrens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lokren connects with a right hand. Al Qarni shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lokren scores with the left hand. Al Qarni knows he should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sairanix Lokren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lokren, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sairanix Lokren!
Sairanix Lokren retains his welterweight title!
Sairanix Lokren decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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