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GAMMA#654 Wolek v Keenan 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yegor Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hennan Hoyce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 25 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yegor Klitschko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Hennan Hoyce!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Hoyce finds it's way through Klitschko's defenses.
Decent striking displayed by Hoyce there.
Klitschko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Klitschko slips a jab and a cross from Hoyce.
Hoyce paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hoyce misses with a hook. Klitschko ducked under it nicely.
Hoyce 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.
Klitschko connects with a jab.
Klitschko checks a leg kick.
It appears Klitschko was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hoyce throws a hook but Klitschko avoids it easily.
Klitschko thuds a left hand into Hoyce's body.
Nice defenses there by Klitschko.
Klitschko misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klitschko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hoyce looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hoyce throws a looping overhand right but Klitschko ducks down to avoid it.
Klitschko is looking to counter punch.
Some wild striking there from Klitschko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch combination from Klitschko misses.
Klitschko looks to land a right hand but Hoyce moved out of range.
Klitschko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoyce was well out of range. Poor timing from Klitschko.
An inside leg kick lands from Hoyce.
Klitschko moves out of range as Hoyce strikes.
Nice shot by Hoyce.
Klitschko takes a swing at Hoyce's ribcage but misses.
Klitschko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Klitschko throws a push kick but Hoyce slaps the foot to one side.
Hoyce throws a jab but it's blocked by Klitschko.
Klitschko looks to land a left hand but Hoyce moved out of range nicely.
Hoyce slips a jab and a cross from Klitschko.
Klitschko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hoyce throws a sloppy head kick and Klitschko moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoyce throws a hook but Klitschko avoids it easily.
Hoyce throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Klitschko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hoyces jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hoyce shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Klitschko eats them both and turns towards Hoyce to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hoyce feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Klitschkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hoyce needs to keep his hands up - Klitschko had a free shot at his head there.
Hoyce looks to land a right hand but Klitschko moved out of range.
Klitschko is looking for a counter combo.
Hoyce scores with a punch to the head.
Klitschko thuds a left hand into Hoyce's body.
Klitschko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoyce misses the jab.
Klitschko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko misses with a straight right.
A combination from Klitschko does no damage.
Hoyce lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Klitschko falls backwards - clearly groggy! Hoyce dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hennan Hoyce!
After winning the bout, Hennan Hoyce thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Boma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Do Who Tsoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boma's entrance music is Andrew and Wada Blood - Irie. A fine choice. Tsoi has chosen !!! as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Boma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Do Who Tsoi!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boma tries to clinch up.
Boma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tsoi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tsoi just misses with a punch to the body.
Boma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tsoi tries to land a front kick but Boma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tsoi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boma misses with a punch on the inside.
Boma lands a right hand.
Tsoi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tsoi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boma's elbow.
Tsoi lands a nice uppercut.
Boma is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right from Tsoi.
Boma is leaning against Tsoi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boma tries to stall but Tsoi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tsoi lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Tsoi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boma is working Tsoi over against the cage.
A short right from Tsoi.
Tsoi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsoi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsoi misses with a body punch.
Boma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsoi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsoi blocks an uppercut.
Boma works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boma blocking some punches.
Tsoi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boma throws a head punch that misses.
Tsoi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Tsoi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsoi.
Tsoi misses with a punch to the body.
Boma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tsoi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsoi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsoi misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boma lands with a light punch inside.
Tsoi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tsoi misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsoi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsoi.
A short left from Tsoi.
Boma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tsoi.
Tsoi has a couple of punches blocked by Boma.
Tsoi has had enough of the clinch but Boma keeps him there for the moment.
Tsoi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tsoi manages to break the clinch.
Boma moves out of range of the body kick.
A jab from Tsoi misses.
Boma misses the shot to the body.
Boma works Tsoi's body with a nice hook.
Tsoi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Do Who Tsoi has been cut.
Boma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsoi.
Tsoi misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boma throws a big shot that misses.
Boma ducks under a wild hook from Tsoi.
Tsoi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tsoi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boma checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tsoi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boma manages to avoid it.
Boma misses with a lunging right hand
and Tsoi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Boma really felt that one!
Tsoi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boma.
Tsoi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boma rather than just go for the knockout.
Tsoi lands the left hand.
Tsoi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tsoi throws out a loose jab but Boma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tsoi throws a body kick that misses
and Boma counters with a thumping low kick.
Boma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tsoi counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boma walks into a stiff left hand from Tsoi.
Tsoi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsoi scores with a nice body kick.
Boma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Do Who Tsoi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tsoi, pushing him back against the cage.
Boma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsoi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boma.
Tsoi misses with the head strike.
Tsoi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsoi blocks an uppercut.
Tsoi being controlled against the cage.
Tsoi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsoi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsoi lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tsoi digs a right hand underneath Boma's ribcage. Boma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boma taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Boma.
Boma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Tsoi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Do Who Tsoi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Do Who Tsoi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tsoi, right into the meat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boma.
Boma lands with a good body shot.
Boma ducks under a wild hook from Tsoi.
Boma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tsoi avoids the body shot from Boma.
Tsoi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boma.
Tsoi lands a glancing blow to the side of Boma's head.
Boma has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tsoi finds it's way round the side to connect with Boma's head.
Boma wants to clinch up but Tsoi keeps it at a distance.
Boma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Boma.
Tsoi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Boma throws a sloppy head kick and Tsoi moves out of range easily.
Boma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boma looks to land a left hand but Tsoi moved out of range nicely.
Tsoi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boma checks it well.
Boma tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tsoi manages to circle out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsoi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boma's calf.
Tsoi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tsoi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Do Who Tsoi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tsoi.
A jab from Tsoi does it's job there.
Tsoi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boma moves into the clinch successfully.
Boma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsoi digs a right hand underneath Boma's ribcage. Boma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Boma works on Tsoi's body with a couple of short punches.
Tsoi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsoi breaks from the clinch.
A solid body kick from Tsoi.
Tsoi scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tsoi. That's going to slow Boma down.
Boma with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsoi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boma tries to clinch up but Tsoi circles away and keeps his distance.
Boma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi tries to move into range but Boma moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boma connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boma misses with a low kick.
Tsoi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boma slips a straight right by Tsoi.
That kick from Boma tenderised Tsoi's leg. Tsoi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tsoi tries to move into range but Boma moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boma throws a looping overhand right but Tsoi ducks down to avoid it.
Tsoi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsoi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boma turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tsoi lands a really nice looking cross but Boma seems unphased.
Boma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boma there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tsoi lands a nice looking body kick.
Boma wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boma.
Tsoi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boma seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Boma takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boma. Tsoi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boma stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boma misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Tsoi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tsoi lands with a straight right. Boma didn't see that one coming.
Boma's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tsoi under the eye.
Boma 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.
Tsoi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tsoi scores with a jab.
Tsoi scores with a hook to the body. Boma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tsoi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsoi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boma can pounce on him.
Boma throws a low kick but Tsoi avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsoi.
Boma pushes Tsoi up against the cage in a clinch.
Boma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boma swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsoi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boma lands a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Boma to work.
Boma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tsoi backwards.
Boma is working Tsoi over against the cage.
Boma prevents a body shot from Tsoi.
Boma taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Boma is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tsoi is keeping busy.
Tsoi lands a hook that snaps the head of Boma backwards.
Tsoi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsoi lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tsoi as Boma tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Do Who Tsoi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Do Who Tsoi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tsoi throws a body shot but no joy.
Boma moves out of range of the strikes.
Boma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsoi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boma throws a body shot but no joy.
Boma lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tsoi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boma under the eye.
Tsoi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tsoi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boma was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsoi.
Boma tries a head kick but it misses.
Boma walks into a jab.
Tsoi throws a right hand that misses
and Boma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Tsoi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boma doesn't seem phased though.
Boma tries to close the distance and clinch but Tsoi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tsoi looks to throw the jab but Boma is out of range.
Boma throws a leg kick but Tsoi moved away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Tsoi blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsoi lands with a hook. Boma tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boma misses with a low kick as Tsoi jumps back.
Tsoi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boma with a nice cross.
Boma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsoi.
Tsoi lands with a good body shot.
Boma wants to clinch up but Tsoi keeps it at a distance.
Tsoi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tsoi misses with a straight left.
Some bone on bone action there as Boma checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tsoi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boma was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsoi.
Boma lands with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Boma.
Tsoi connects with a single shot there.
Tsoi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Boma misses with a low kick.
Oscar Boma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Do Who Tsoi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boma swings widly with a right hand
and Tsoi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boma wants to clinch.
Boma throws a sloppy head kick and Tsoi moves out of range easily.
Tsoi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boma.
Boma takes one on the button.
Boma uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tsoi has time to react.
Boma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tsoi tries to land a front kick but Boma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice defenses there by Tsoi.
Boma misses with an uppercut. Tsoi saw that one coming.
Tsoi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boma looks to throw the jab but Tsoi is out of range.
Boma looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tsoi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tsoi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boma rushes Tsoi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boma throws a head punch that misses.
Tsoi lands a right hand.
Tsoi throws a punch but it's blocked by Boma.
Boma prevents a body shot from Tsoi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsoi.
Boma taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Boma swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsoi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boma misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Tsoi.
Boma has a couple of punches blocked by Tsoi.
Tsoi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Boma.
Boma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma throws a head punch that misses.
Boma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tsoi backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Boma.
Boma blocks an uppercut.
Boma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boma lands a shoulder strike.
Boma blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tsoi blocking some punches.
Tsoi blocks an uppercut.
Boma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boma blocks an uppercut.
Boma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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 Oscar Boma.
I think Tsoi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Do Who Tsoi!
In his post fight interview, Do Who Tsoi gave a big smile as he said 'Yeah, this is what happens when you face a legit fighter.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kira Miyata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zang Zhai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Miyata might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Boa - Energetic. Zhai has chosen Sampans as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kira Miyata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Zang Zhai!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyata moves out of range as Zhai strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Miyata darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Miyata looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zhai is fending him off so far but Miyata persists. Nope, Zhai circles away and we're back to standing.
Miyata shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Miyata wants to pass the guard but Zhai is defending well.
Zhai is refusing to be controlled, as Miyata sits in half guard.
Zhai controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyata wants to pass the guard but Zhai is defending well.
Miyata is thwarting Zhai's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhai is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyata not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyata is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zhai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zhai is trying to maintain the position but Miyata is very close to passing his half guard.
Miyata stalling away here and it's allowed Zhai to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zhai keeping moving, preventing Miyata from controlling successfully.
Zhai is adopting a defensive guard.
Miyata trying to control but Zhai is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Miyata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zhai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zhai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Miyata takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Miyata punishes Zhai's body with a nice straight punch.
Zang Zhai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miyata misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miyata shoots for a takedown but Zhai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kira Miyata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miyata shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Miyata is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zhai defends it well.
Miyata not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zhai is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nice strikes from Miyata there.
Miyata winds up and cracks Zhai with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Miyata prevents Zhai from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyata sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zhai defending well though.
Miyata is keen to just control but Zhai is a slippery customer.
Zhai keeping control of the position.
Miyata is thwarting Zhai's attempts to control the position.
We've been hearing that Miyata has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miyata looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Miyata is looking to take a break and control but Zhai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kira Miyata dominated that round.
That's time! Miyata's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Miyata lands a slapping body shot.
Miyata shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Miyata is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Miyata seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zhai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Miyata connects with a nice short shot to Zhai's temple.
Miyata scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Miyata working Zhai over with strikes.
Zhai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miyata's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miyata's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyata wants to escape the position.
Miyata is working hard here to advance position.
Zhai controlling the position well here. Miyata rolled but Zhai kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Miyata is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Zhai is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhai looking to hold on to the position here but Miyata rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Zhai slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Miyata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zhai can do to turn this around?
Zhai is continuing to stall.
Miyata controls Zhai momentarily but Zhai frees himself.
Miyata looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zhai is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhai slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Miyata is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Miyata keeping full guard, as Zhai tries to pass.
Zhai sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Miyata wants to sweep here but Zhai controlling him for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zhai doesn't manage to clinch there - Miyata circles away.
Miyata throws the left hand but Zhai avoids the punch easily.
Miyata checks a low kick from Zhai.
Miyata was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Miyata misses the shot to the body.
Zhai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Miyata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhai manages to avoid it.
Miyata lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Miyata scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No luck for Miyata with that takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zhai throws a body punch but Miyata moves out of range.
Miyata throws a right hand that misses
and Zhai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Miyata thinking.
A jab from Zhai does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kira Miyata 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!
Miyata moves out of range as Zhai strikes.
A quick step to the side and Miyata tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miyata's corner calls for a 1-2. Miyata obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zhai sizes up Miyata with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Miyata looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhai is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Miyata. Those never looked like landing.
Miyata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhai was well out of range. Poor timing from Miyata.
Miyata misses with a jab to the body
and Zhai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miyata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhai moves away.
Miyata throws the left hand but Zhai avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zhai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zang Zhai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miyata fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zhai lands a nice looking body shot.
Zhai staying out of range there.
Zhai scores with a hook to the body. Miyata takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miyata throws out a loose jab but Zhai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhai misses the jab.
Miyata misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Miyata misses the jab.
Miyata swings widly with a right hand
and Zhai counters with a stiff right hand.
Miyata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Zhai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miyata looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhai is just out of range.
Zhai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miyata.
Zhai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miyata.
Miyata scores with the left hand. Zhai knows he should have avoided that one.
Miyata moves out of range as Zhai strikes.
A head kick misses from Zhai.
Zhai throws a jab when Miyata was well out of range.
Zhai throws out a loose jab but Miyata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miyata misses with a jab to the body
enabling Zhai to counter with a crisp jab.
Zhai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Miyata throws a hook to the side of Zhai's head but Zhai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyata lands with an uppercut that bounces Zhai off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhai throws a push kick but Miyata slaps the foot to one side.
Zang Zhai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice leg kick lands there from Zhai.
Miyata throws the left hand but Zhai avoids the punch easily.
Zhai throws out a powerful jab.
Zhai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Miyata scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Miyata changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zhai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zhai keeps Miyata at a distance using the push kick.
Miyata moves out of range as Zhai throws a body kick.
Zhai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Miyata defending well as Zhai loads up on a big left hand.
Miyata takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Miyata misses with a looping left.
Zhai gets caught flat footed, as Miyata shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Zhai is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Miyata presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhai misses with the head strike.
Zhai pushes Miyata back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miyata swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miyata drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zhai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zhai tries to work over Miyata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Miyata turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Miyata manages to end up in side control.
Zhai keeping his opponent close.
Zhai is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Miyata politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Miyata prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Zhai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zhai tries to bench press Miyata off him but Miyata keeps the position.
Zhai is trying to control Miyata's posture but Miyata avoids it.
Miyata works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Miyata trying to control the action but Zhai is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zang Zhai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Miyata 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kira Miyata!
Our winner, Kira Miyata, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Milo Markovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanly Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kenny Loggins - I'm free kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Milo Markovic has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Milo Markovic seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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172 lbs
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180 lbs
40 - 23 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milo Markovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stanly Williams !
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams delivers a nice body kick.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Markovic's head coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID290K) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Williams lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Markovic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Markovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Williams throws the left hand but Markovic avoids the punch easily.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Markovic goes for a double leg but Williams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Williams continues to drive forward.
Markovic swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Williams throws a nice inside leg kick.
Markovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Markovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Markovic.
Markovic shoots for a takedown but Williams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Markovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Markovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Markovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams .
Markovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markovic.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Markovic lands a slapping body shot.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Markovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markovic ducks under a wild hook from Williams .
Markovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markovic shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed Markovic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Williams connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Markovic swinging wildly here.
Williams is looking to chop away at Markovic's legs.
Markovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams .
Markovic looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Markovic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Markovic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Williams finds it's way round the side to connect with Markovic's head.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Markovic.
A lazy left from Williams finds it's target.
Markovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markovic.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markovic.
Markovic looks for a takedown but Williams sprawls well.
Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Markovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Markovic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Williams looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Markovic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Williams jabs Markovic right on the nose. Markovic blinks but takes it well.
Markovic lands a right hook to the body.
Williams digs a good hook to Markovic's body.
Markovic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Williams fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Markovic is out of range.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
Markovic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Markovic jabs Williams to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Markovic ducks under a wild hook from Williams .
Markovic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Williams bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Markovic's head.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Markovic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stanly Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Markovic is looking to wear down Williams with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Markovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Markovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Markovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams throws a leg kick
and Markovic counters with a nice body shot.
Markovic slips under a jab from Williams .
Williams is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Markovic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Markovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
A big right from Williams misses.
Markovic misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Markovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Williams misses with a hook. Markovic ducked under it nicely.
Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Williams lands with a shot to the body.
Markovic clinches.
Markovic blocks a body shot from Williams .
Williams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Markovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams blocks a body shot from Markovic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Markovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Markovic lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Markovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Markovic keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Williams is leaning against Markovic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Williams lands with a left to the head.
It looks like Milo Markovic has been cut.
Williams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Markovic backwards.
Markovic gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Williams regains guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Williams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Markovic is aware though and is defending well.
Markovic connects with a couple of short punches.
Markovic is working Williams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Williams is looking for a triangle but Markovic pushes his legs off easily.
Williams working for a triangle but Markovic defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Markovic is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Williams .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanly Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Milo Markovic's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Markovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Markovic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Markovic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Markovic saw that one coming.
Markovic takes a swing at Williams 's ribcage but misses.
Markovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
Good exchange - Williams coming out on top.
Markovic slips a jab from Williams .
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Markovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Markovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Markovic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
Markovic throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Markovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Markovic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Markovic takes one on the button.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markovic drives through with a takedown into guard.
Williams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Markovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markovic works over Williams with some ground and pound from guard.
Williams is looking for a triangle but Markovic pushes his legs off easily.
Williams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Markovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Williams is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Markovic frees his head nicely. Oh but Williams has switched to an armbar! Markovic is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Stanly Williams !
Post fight, Stanly Williams took to the microphone: 'Did you fart or is that your breath??'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nakki Fakiiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krystian Wojnasiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fakiiri's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Arch Enemy - You Will Know My Name. Wojnasiewicz has chosen Ministry - Lies lies lies as his entrance music. Krystian Wojnasiewicz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nakki Fakiiri'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
28 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nakki Fakiiri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Krystian Wojnasiewicz!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Fakiiri as he connects with a hook.
Wojnasiewicz just misses with a punch to the body.
Wojnasiewicz drops his hands momentarily and Fakiiri takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wojnasiewicz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wojnasiewicz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wojnasiewicz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fakiiri cracks a nice hook into Wojnasiewicz's ribs.
Fakiiri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wojnasiewicz fails to land with a series of punches.
Wojnasiewicz lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fakiiri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wojnasiewicz manages to avoid it.
Wojnasiewicz is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Wojnasiewicz misses with a right hand
and Fakiiri counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fakiiri takes a swing at Wojnasiewicz's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Wojnasiewicz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fakiiri moves out of range as Wojnasiewicz strikes.
Wojnasiewicz throws a head kick that Fakiiri semi-blocks.
Nakki Fakiiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fakiiri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wojnasiewicz's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Wojnasiewicz misses its intended target.
Wojnasiewicz takes one to the chin there.
Wojnasiewicz avoids the head kick by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wojnasiewicz throws a shot from downtown. Fakiiri moves away and avoids it.
Fakiiri slips a jab from Wojnasiewicz.
Fakiiri throws a right hand that misses
and Wojnasiewicz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wojnasiewicz looks to throw the jab but Fakiiri is out of range.
Fakiiri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wojnasiewicz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fakiiri scores with a sloppy right hand. Wojnasiewicz should have avoided that one.
Fakiiri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wojnasiewicz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fakiiri scrambles back to his feet.
Fakiiri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fakiiri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fakiiri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wojnasiewicz on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fakiiri drops his hands momentarily and Wojnasiewicz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fakiiri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fakiiri throws a low kick but Wojnasiewicz moves out of range easily.
Fakiiri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wojnasiewicz misses the jab.
Fakiiri swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fakiiri works Wojnasiewicz's body with a nice hook.
Wojnasiewicz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wojnasiewicz misses with an uppercut
and Fakiiri counters with an outside leg kick.
Wojnasiewicz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fakiiri misses the shot to the body.
Fakiiri thuds a left hand into Wojnasiewicz's body.
Wojnasiewicz misses with a body shot.
Fakiiri throws a lazy right hand but Wojnasiewicz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wojnasiewicz.
Fakiiri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wojnasiewicz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fakiiri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fakiiri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wojnasiewicz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wojnasiewicz misses with a left hand
and Fakiiri counters with a nice leg kick.
Wojnasiewicz throws a head kick that misses.
Wojnasiewicz throws a poor cross that misses
and Fakiiri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fakiiri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fakiiri.
Fakiiri jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wojnasiewicz throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fakiiri connects with an inside leg kick.
Fakiiri works Wojnasiewicz's body with a nice hook.
Fakiiri is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wojnasiewicz missing with a left hand there. Fakiiri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wojnasiewicz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Wojnasiewicz misses the target.
Fakiiri thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wojnasiewicz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fakiiri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wojnasiewicz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fakiiri tried to score with a low kick but Wojnasiewicz checks it.
Wojnasiewicz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wojnasiewicz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fakiiri moves away from the strike by Wojnasiewicz.
It looked like Fakiiri wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wojnasiewicz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fakiiri is looking to wear down Wojnasiewicz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wojnasiewicz throws out a loose jab but Fakiiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wojnasiewicz throws a lazy uppercut
and Fakiiri counters with a good low kick that Wojnasiewicz was not able to check.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wojnasiewicz.
Fakiiri scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fakiiri ducks under a wild hook from Wojnasiewicz.
Fakiiri throwing a counter right hand but Wojnasiewicz manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nakki Fakiiri dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fakiiri connects with a jab.
Wojnasiewicz walks into a stiff left hand from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri throws a head kick but Wojnasiewicz moves out of range.
Fakiiri moves away from the strike by Wojnasiewicz.
Fakiiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wojnasiewicz.
Wojnasiewicz throws out a counter right but Fakiiri avoids it with no problem.
Fakiiri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wojnasiewicz lands with an overhand left.
Wojnasiewicz 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.
Fakiiri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wojnasiewicz manages to avoid it.
Wojnasiewicz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fakiiri is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fakiiri lands with a nice body punch.
Fakiiri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fakiiri swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wojnasiewicz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fakiiri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wojnasiewicz walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wojnasiewicz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fakiiri misses with a hook.
Wojnasiewicz lands with a hook. Fakiiri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wojnasiewicz throws a hook but Fakiiri avoids it easily.
Fakiiri scores with a decent looking hook.
Wojnasiewicz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wojnasiewicz throws a leg kick
and Fakiiri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wojnasiewicz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fakiiri.
Wojnasiewicz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wojnasiewicz throws a looping overhand right but Fakiiri ducks down to avoid it.
Fakiiri appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fakiiri scores with a jab. Wojnasiewicz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fakiiri misses with a body shot.
Wojnasiewicz drops his hands momentarily and Fakiiri takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A shot to the body from Fakiiri misses
and Wojnasiewicz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Fakiiri swings for the body but Wojnasiewicz moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fakiiri darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Wojnasiewicz might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Fakiiri has got the better of the exchanges.
Wojnasiewicz cracks Fakiiri with a good jab.
A combination from Wojnasiewicz does no damage.
Fakiiri cracks the inside of Wojnasiewicz's front leg.
Wojnasiewicz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fakiiri just misses with a punch to the body.
Fakiiri scores with the left hand. Wojnasiewicz knows he should have avoided that one.
Fakiiri lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fakiiri misses with a wild body shot.
Wojnasiewicz is looking to score with low kicks.
Wojnasiewicz stuns Fakiiri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fakiiri throws a jab but it's blocked by Wojnasiewicz.
A little jabbing left from Wojnasiewicz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fakiiri sizes up Wojnasiewicz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wojnasiewicz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fakiiri moves away from the strike by Wojnasiewicz.
Nakki Fakiiri is winning the standup battle so far.
Fakiiri throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fakiiri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wojnasiewicz can do to turn this around?
Wojnasiewicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wojnasiewicz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fakiiri connects with a right hand. Wojnasiewicz shakes it off.
Fakiiri throws a jab when Wojnasiewicz was well out of range.
Wojnasiewicz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Fakiiri.
Wojnasiewicz's corner calls for a 1-2. Wojnasiewicz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fakiiri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wojnasiewicz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fakiiri.
An attempted straight right counter from Fakiiri misses the target.
Wojnasiewicz walks into a straight right hand from Fakiiri.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wojnasiewicz takes a swing at Fakiiri's ribcage but misses.
Wojnasiewicz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wojnasiewicz throws a body shot but no joy.
Wojnasiewicz takes one on the button.
Fakiiri throws a body shot but no joy.
Fakiiri throws a head kick but Wojnasiewicz moves out of range.
Wojnasiewicz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fakiiri.
Fakiiri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wojnasiewicz.
A swing and a miss from Wojnasiewicz.
Nice shot by Wojnasiewicz.
Wojnasiewicz throws a big shot that misses.
Wojnasiewicz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wojnasiewicz slips a straight right by Fakiiri.
Wojnasiewicz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nakki Fakiiri dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Wojnasiewicz scores with a nice head shot.
Wojnasiewicz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri scores with a nice head shot.
Fakiiri cracks Wojnasiewicz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wojnasiewicz misses with a body kick.
Fakiiri punishes Wojnasiewicz's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fakiiri lands with a hook. Wojnasiewicz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wojnasiewicz misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wojnasiewicz scores with a nice head shot.
Fakiiri misses with an uppercut. Wojnasiewicz saw that one coming.
Wojnasiewicz throws a leg kick
and Fakiiri makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fakiiri scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wojnasiewicz throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fakiiri fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wojnasiewicz on the side of the head.
Wojnasiewicz connects with a nice looking jab.
Fakiiri is rocked!
Wojnasiewicz takes one on the button.
Wojnasiewicz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oh Fakiiri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wojnasiewicz fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Fakiiri to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Fakiiri looks to clinch but Wojnasiewicz throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Fakiiri taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Krystian Wojnasiewicz!
Krystian Wojnasiewicz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Nakki Fakiiri had this to say: 'eating out at the "Y" later...'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Mosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Yount (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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183 lbs
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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
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Mosby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Robin Yount!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yount bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mosby misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mosby throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yount connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yount moves into range and clinches up with Mosby.
We've been hearing reports that Mosby has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mosby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mosby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mosby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mosby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yount prevents Mosby from breaking the clinch.
Yount lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mosby backwards.
A shot in the inside from Yount.
Mosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yount is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mosby avoids the elbow strike from Yount, against the cage.
Yount lands an elbow inside that Mosby shrugs off.
Mosby misses with a body punch.
Yount scores with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mosby is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yount gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mosby tries to pull guard but Yount won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Mosby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yount lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mosby blocks an elbow strike.
Yount working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mosby scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yount has a couple of punches blocked by Mosby.
Mosby tries to throw a body punch but Yount avoids it by throwing Mosby back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mosby fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yount creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that Yount has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mosby takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mosby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mosby breaks the clinch.
Mosby takes one to the chin there.
Mosby swings for the body but Yount moves out of range.
Mosby throws a body shot but no joy.
Mosby attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mosby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mosby throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yount looks for the body kick but Mosby saw that one coming.
Mosby is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yount checks the leg kick.
Mosby thows a leg kick but Yount checks it
and Yount counters with an inside leg kick.
Yount ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mosby misses with an uppercut. Yount saw that one coming.
Mosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yount moves away.
Yount lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mosby misses with an uppercut
and Yount connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yount throws a leg kick but Mosby checks it.
Mosby misses with a hook
enabling Yount to counter with a crisp jab.
Mosby gets a takedown into half guard.
Yount wants to get back to his feet.
Mosby wants to take a breather but Yount is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mosby is looking to stall here but Yount recovers full guard.
Mosby trying to control but Yount is working from the bottom.
Mosby not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mosby might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yount has control of Mosby's left arm, preventing Mosby from doing any damage.
Mosby trying to control but Yount is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mosby lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yount connects with a nice looking jab.
Mosby throws a hook to the side of Yount's head but Yount sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daniel Mosby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yount connects with a high kick.
Yount tries to clinch but Mosby moves out of range.
Mosby misses with a jab to the body
and Yount counters with a straight right hand.
Mosby is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Yount's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mosby shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mosby was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mosby is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Yount looks calm but he's in trouble here. Mosby gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Yount is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Mosby lets go of the hold and Yount can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Mosby!
Daniel Mosby tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Herkules Nowacki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lao Shin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nowacki comes to the cage accompanied by Moby - Flower. Shin has chosen Shaolin Chamber of Death as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Herkules Nowacki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Lao Shin!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shin tries to score with a low kick but Nowacki moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Nowacki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shin scores with the left hand. Nowacki knows he should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Nowacki.
Shin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nowacki with a body shot.
Shin ducks under a wild hook from Nowacki.
A left lands for Shin.
Nowacki misses with a looping right.
Shin throws the left hand but Nowacki avoids the punch easily.
Nowacki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shin loads up on a big right hand but Nowacki slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowacki scores with a jab.
Nowacki looks to throw the jab but Shin is out of range.
Nowacki throws the left hand but Shin avoids the punch easily.
Shin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nowacki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nowacki is rocked!
Nowacki throws an off balance right hand
and Shin counters with a big right hand! Oh Nowacki is in trouble here! Shin follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lao Shin!
Lao Shin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Curry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Gumption (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Curry comes to the cage accompanied by Molly Malone - The Dubliners. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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268 lbs
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arthur Curry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Gumption!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curry checks the leg kick.
Gumption throws a head kick but Curry moves out of range.
Gumption ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curry moves away.
Curry throws a quick counter head kick but Gumption was just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Gumption misses the target.
Curry cracks Gumption with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gumption moves out of range of the strikes.
Gumption takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gumption lands a right hook to the body.
Curry getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Curry takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gumption throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Gumption.
Curry misses with an uppercut. Gumption saw that one coming.
Gumption tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Curry was well out of range. Poor timing from Gumption.
A good leg kick by Gumption.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Gumption. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gumption.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gumption throws a head kick that misses.
Gumption on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Curry throws a push kick but Gumption slaps the foot to one side.
Curry takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gumption uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Curry.
Curry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gumption manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Gumption.
Gumption throws a body punch but Curry moves out of range.
Curry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Curry throws a hook but Gumption avoids it easily.
A jab from Gumption does it's job there.
Gumption throws a leg kick that misses.
Gumption throws a leg kick but Curry moved away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gumption.
Curry throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curry misses the shot to the body.
Gumption slips a straight right by Curry.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curry chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gumption can pounce on him.
Curry ducks under a wild hook from Gumption.
A big left from Gumption misses.
Gumption drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Curry lands with a shot to the body.
Curry throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gumption on the side of the head.
Curry blocks a head kick by Gumption.
Bubba Gumption seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gumption avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gumption tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gumption stuns Curry with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gumption blocks a low kick nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Curry.
An inside leg kick from Curry misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curry lands a big head kick that sends Gumption tumbling to the mat! Curry takes a step backwards and waves Gumption back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gumption swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curry feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gumption lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Curry backs up against the cage.
It looks like Arthur Curry has been cut.
Curry uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curry tries a head kick but it misses.
Gumption throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gumption fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curry manages to avoid it.
Curry is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gumption thuds a left hand into Curry's body.
A swing and a miss from Curry.
Curry comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gumption keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Curry.
Gumption misses with a hook. Curry ducked under it nicely.
Gumption throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Curry wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Curry wants to land a leg kick but Gumption is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curry lands a big head kick that sends Gumption tumbling to the mat! Curry takes a step backwards and waves Gumption back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Bubba Gumption has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Gumption.
Curry goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gumption doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gumption connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Curry tries a head kick but it misses.
Gumption moves into the clinch.
Curry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Curry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gumption manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Gumption.
Gumption feints and then cracks Curry's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Curry down.
Gumption throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Curry throws a body punch but Gumption moves out of range.
Gumption looks to land a body kick but Curry moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Curry dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Curry looks to land a left hand but Gumption moved out of range nicely.
Gumption misses with a few strikes there.
Gumption loads up on a big right hand but Curry slips the punch.
Curry throwing a counter right hand but Gumption manages to avoid it.
Curry misses with a looping left.
Curry throws a leg kick that misses.
Gumption throws a looping overhand right but Curry ducks down to avoid it.
Curry swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gumption misses with a body shot.
Curry takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gumption uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Curry.
Gumption appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gumption chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Curry is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gumption is looking to slow Curry down with leg kicks.
Curry misses with a leg kick.
Gumption throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gumption goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gumption misses with an attempted mid kick.
A good leg kick by Gumption.
Gumption tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Arthur Curry is winning the standup battle so far.
Gumption jabs at Curry's body.
Curry throws a head kick that misses.
Gumption misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Curry.
Curry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gumption connects with a nice looking jab.
Curry is looking to slow Gumption down with leg kicks.
Curry doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gumption throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Gumption.
Curry has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gumption.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curry misses with a head kick.
Gumption is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Curry.
Curry blocks a head kick by Gumption.
Curry walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Curry defending well as Gumption loads up on a big left hand.
Curry quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Curry lands a nice looking body shot.
Curry is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick misses from Curry.
Gumption punishes Curry's body with a nice straight punch.
Gumption ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Curry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gumption lands a jab to the head.
Curry is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gumption.
Gumption lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gumption connects with a body shot that sends Curry's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curry throws a head kick but Gumption moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Curry.
Curry attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Curry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gumption sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gumption lands a right hook to the body.
Gumption digs a good hook to Curry's body.
Curry moves out of range of the leg kick from Gumption.
Nice jab there from Curry.
Curry thows a leg kick but Gumption checks it
and Gumption counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Curry tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot by Curry.
Gumption cracks Curry with an open hand slap.
Gumption scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gumption slips under a jab from Curry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gumption defending well as Curry loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gumption. Curry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curry throwing a counter right hand but Gumption manages to avoid it.
Gumption is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Curry rather than just go for the knockout.
Curry walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Curry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gumption looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gumption misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Gumption. That snapped Curry's head back.
Curry takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Curry scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Curry swats away the attempt to clinch by Gumption.
Gumption thows a body kick. Curry tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Curry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Curry has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gumption.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Gumption showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Gumption lands a jab to the nose.
Gumption throws a good cross that connects.
Gumption blocks a head kick by Curry.
Curry throws an overhand right that lands on Gumption's shoulder, as Gumption tries to avoid the shot.
Gumption thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Curry if he has to take too many more of those.
Curry throws an overhand right that lands on Gumption's shoulder, as Gumption tries to avoid the shot.
Gumption connects with a body shot.
Gumption scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice body punch from Gumption.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gumption.
Curry takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gumption tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Curry misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gumption is looking to clinch but Curry is avoiding it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gumption moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Gumption.
Curry takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gumption bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gumption ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gumption moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Curry will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gumption looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Curry throws a jab when Gumption was well out of range.
Gumption lands a big head kick that sends Curry tumbling to the mat! Gumption takes a step backwards and waves Curry back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Curry is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gumption lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Curry - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Gumption!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bubba Gumption!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bubba Gumption waved his t-shirt featuring ON TAP 160Q Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
Arthur Curry was interviewed post fight and said 'I am hanging my gloves up for good. Just naked sparring with ur mamma thats it...'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Menace Defoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AJ McKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Defoe might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bodies. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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28
213 lbs
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30
221 lbs
22 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Menace Defoe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, AJ McKenzie!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKenzie looks to score with a jab to the body but Defoe is just out of range.
McKenzie throws a body shot but no joy.
McKenzie throws a jab when Defoe was well out of range.
Defoe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like AJ McKenzie has been cut.
McKenzie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Defoe jabs McKenzie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McKenzie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Defoe. Defoe obviously looking to wear him down.
Defoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McKenzie misses with a looping left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McKenzie, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe looks to score with a jab to the body but McKenzie is just out of range.
McKenzie throws a leg kick but Defoe moved away.
Defoe connects with an inside leg kick.
Defoe motions for McKenzie to come forward. Defoe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe lunges at McKenzie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McKenzie's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe lands a nice hook to McKenzie's body. McKenzie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McKenzie is looking to score with low kicks.
Defoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McKenzie.
Defoe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that McKenzie has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McKenzie lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Defoe swings away with a body shot that misses
and McKenzie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McKenzie swings for the body but Defoe moves out of range.
McKenzie misses with a straight left.
McKenzie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Defoe 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 McKenzie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McKenzie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Defoe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McKenzie is looking to score with low kicks.
Defoe swings for the body but McKenzie moves out of range.
McKenzie lands a leg kick that knocks Defoe off balance momentarily.
Defoe throws a chopping leg kick but McKenzie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Defoe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Menace Defoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
The fighters circling - Defoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Defoe is looking to wear down McKenzie with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McKenzie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Defoe.
McKenzie looks to land a combination but Defoe avoids it well.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKenzie moves away.
McKenzie lands a right hook to the body.
McKenzie moves out of range as Defoe strikes.
McKenzie fails to land with a series of punches.
McKenzie throws out a loose jab but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Defoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Defoe walks into a stiff left hand from McKenzie.
McKenzie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McKenzie there as he acknowledges the shot.
McKenzie misses with a few strikes there.
Defoe throws a jab but it's blocked by McKenzie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie missing with a left hand there. Defoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Defoe lands a jab to the nose.
Defoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McKenzie.
A jab from McKenzie misses.
Defoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McKenzie missing with a left hand there. Defoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McKenzie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McKenzie is looking to slow Defoe down with leg kicks.
McKenzie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Defoe.
Defoe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McKenzie's calf.
McKenzie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Defoe connects with a good right hand that stumbles McKenzie. McKenzie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Defoe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Defoe throws the kick towards the body but McKenzie avoids it.
McKenzie now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Defoe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Defoe.
McKenzie looks for the body kick but Defoe saw that one coming.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McKenzie.
Defoe thows a body kick. McKenzie tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McKenzie misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McKenzie throws a lazy uppercut
and Defoe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Defoe throws a head kick that half lands.
McKenzie throws a big shot that misses.
McKenzie misses with a body kick.
Defoe misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Defoe scores with a spinning back kick!
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 Menace Defoe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on AJ McKenzie'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.
Defoe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McKenzie at a distance.
Defoe tries a head kick but it misses.
Defoe swings widly with a right hand
and McKenzie counters with a stiff right hand.
Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McKenzie.
McKenzie slips a straight right by Defoe.
McKenzie avoids the body shot from Defoe.
Defoe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McKenzie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McKenzie throws a looping overhand right but Defoe ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Defoe misses its target.
Defoe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenzie throws a jab but it's blocked by Defoe.
McKenzie misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for McKenzie. That snapped Defoe's head back.
McKenzie connects with a solid leg kick.
McKenzie misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe throws the kick towards the body but McKenzie avoids it.
Defoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Defoe scores with a push kick.
McKenzie throws a leg kick that misses.
Defoe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McKenzie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Defoe.
Defoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McKenzie has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Defoe.
Defoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Defoe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McKenzie has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Defoe.
McKenzie is breathing heavily.
Defoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Defoe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Menace Defoe is winning the standup battle so far.
McKenzie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That has opened up AJ McKenzie's cut even more.
Defoe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie misses with a hook
and Defoe counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McKenzie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McKenzie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Defoe throws a body punch but McKenzie moves out of range.
McKenzie throws a big shot that misses.
Defoe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Defoe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Defoe scores with a shot to the body.
Defoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McKenzie misses the jab.
Defoe misses with a low kick as McKenzie jumps back.
Defoe lunges at McKenzie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McKenzie's hand.
McKenzie throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defoe throws a nice outside leg kick.
McKenzie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
McKenzie misses with a straight right.
McKenzie misses with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Defoe blocks the leg kick.
Defoe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Defoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McKenzie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McKenzie walks forward, straight into a front kick from Defoe.
Defoe lands a leg kick that knocks McKenzie off balance momentarily.
McKenzie misses with a hook.
Defoe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Defoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McKenzie misses the shot to the body.
Defoe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Defoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McKenzie can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Defoe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKenzie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Defoe lands with a right hand.
The cut above AJ McKenzie's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Defoe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McKenzie. McKenzie obviously looking to wear him down.
McKenzie misses with a body shot.
Defoe jabs McKenzie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Defoe lands the left hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Defoe.
Defoe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Defoe scores with a kick to the midsection.
A jab lands there for Defoe.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but McKenzie might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Defoe has got the better of the exchanges.
A jab from McKenzie misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Menace Defoe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on AJ McKenzie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Defoe sends McKenzie crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Defoe is motioning to the referee to let McKenzie up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
McKenzie throws a hook but Defoe blocks it.
Defoe slips under a jab from McKenzie.
Defoe lands a right hook to the body.
Defoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McKenzie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Defoe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Defoe sends McKenzie crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Defoe is motioning to the referee to let McKenzie up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
McKenzie is rocked!
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!
McKenzie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McKenzie is still on wobbly legs! Can Defoe finish him?
Defoe throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on McKenzie's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Defoe dives in looking to finish as McKenzie flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Defoe's strikes! Defoe is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! McKenzie's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but McKenzie was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Menace Defoe!
Menace Defoe retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Menace Defoe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lukasz Wolek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gareth Keenan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolek comes to the cage accompanied by DMX - Ruff Ryders anthem. Keenan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Coming Home kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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146 lbs
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150 lbs
12 - 0 - 3 |
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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
32 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Lukasz Wolek!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gareth Keenan!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keenan drops his hands momentarily and Wolek takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Keenan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Keenan motions for Wolek to come forward. Keenan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wolek.
Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolek.
Wolek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan.
Wolek misses with a body kick.
Keenan slips a straight right by Wolek.
Keenan is looking to land body kicks.
Wolek has been working on his boxing with his coaches at School Of Fighting in the buildup to the fight.
Keenan missing with a left hand there. Wolek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keenan is looking to slow Wolek down with leg kicks.
Wolek looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range.
Keenan throws a jab when Wolek was well out of range.
Wolek moves out of range of the strikes.
Good exchange - Wolek coming out on top.
Wolek looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Keenan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Keenan throws an off balance right hand
and Wolek counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolek lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A slow jab from Wolek misses its intended target.
Wolek lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolek 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.
Keenan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolek was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan.
Keenan misses with a wild body shot.
Keenan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wolek staying out of range there.
Keenan scores with a jab to the head.
Wolek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan.
It seemed like Keenan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wolek looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range.
Keenan throws a low kick but Wolek avoids it.
Keenan defending well as Wolek loads up on a big left hand.
Wolek throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wolek goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wolek clinches up with Keenan and pushes him back against the cage.
Keenan misses with some punches.
Wolek throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Keenan misses with a body punch.
Wolek prevents a body shot from Keenan.
Wolek throws an elbow that misses.
Keenan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wolek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keenan's elbow.
Keenan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Keenan.
Wolek blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Keenan.
Wolek misses with some punches.
Wolek lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Keenan backwards.
Wolek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Keenan backwards.
Keenan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wolek lands a body shot in the clinch.
Keenan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wolek backwards.
Wolek lands a body punch in the clinch.
Keenan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Keenan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wolek keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Keenan needs to keep his hands up - Wolek had a free shot at his head there.
Wolek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan.
Wolek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan feints and then cracks Wolek's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wolek down.
Wolek digs a good hook to Keenan's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolek misses with a looping left.
A combination from Wolek does no damage.
Keenan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wolek to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Wolek. That snapped Keenan's head back.
Keenan with a hook.
Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wolek slips under a jab from Keenan.
Wolek takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses.
Wolek swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan catches Wolek with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wolek on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wolek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keenan.
Wolek walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Keenan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Keenan tries a quick counter leg kick but Wolek is wise to it.
Wolek takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wolek looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely.
Keenan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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!
Wolek throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wolek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Keenan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolek manages to avoid it.
Wolek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wolek moves away from the strike by Keenan.
Keenan missing with a left hand there. Wolek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice cross by Wolek.
Keenan misses with an uppercut. Wolek saw that one coming.
Wolek misses the body punch
and Keenan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wolek blocks a head kick by Keenan.
Wolek moves out of range of the leg kick from Keenan.
Keenan thows a leg kick but Wolek checks it
and Wolek counters with a nice body kick.
Wolek with a jab.
Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wolek connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wolek has closed the distance and engaged Keenan in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wolek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Keenan.
Wolek scores with a shot to the side of Keenan's head.
Keenan working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukasz Wolek dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A right-left combo lands from Wolek.
Keenan throws a jab when Wolek was well out of range.
Keenan throws a lazy right hand but Wolek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wolek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away.
Keenan misses the shot to the body.
Wolek smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Keenan sizes up Wolek with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wolek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keenan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wolek swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Lukasz Wolek is winning the standup battle so far.
Keenan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wolek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wolek fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Keenan checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wolek jabs at Keenan's body.
Keenan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lukasz Wolek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolek feints and then cracks Keenan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keenan down.
Keenan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Keenan lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keenan swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Wolek to counter with a crisp jab.
Wolek misses with a wild body shot.
Keenan misses the body punch
and Wolek counters with a straight right hand.
Keenan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wolek throws a body shot but no joy.
Keenan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Keenan misses.
Keenan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wolek.
A big left from Wolek misses.
Wolek ducks under a wild hook from Keenan.
Wolek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolek misses with a looping left.
Keenan sizes up Wolek with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Keenan throws a lazy right hand but Wolek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keenan throws a hook but Wolek avoids it easily.
Wolek misses the shot to the body.
Wolek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keenan can do to turn this around?
Wolek checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keenan misses with a low kick.
Wolek lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolek checks a leg kick.
Keenan misses with an uppercut. Wolek saw that one coming.
Wolek cracks Keenan with an open hand slap.
Wolek ducks under a wild hook from Keenan.
Wolek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Keenan throws a lazy right hand but Wolek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wolek throws a big counter combination but Keenan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wolek checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wolek doesn't manage to clinch there - Keenan circles away.
Wolek throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wolek takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wolek takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wolek throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wolek checks a low kick from Keenan.
Wolek avoids a kick to the body.
Keenan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolek tries to score with a low kick but Keenan moves his leg out of the way.
A big right from Keenan misses.
Wolek throws a half hearted mid kick.
Keenan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wolek listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wolek misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Wolek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keenan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wolek ducks under a wild hook from Keenan.
Wolek checks a leg kick nicely.
Wolek avoids a kick to the body.
Wolek closes the distance looking to clinch
and Keenan counters with a stiff right hand.
Wolek throws a body shot but no joy.
Keenan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keenan misses with a looping right.
Wolek connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolek swings away with a body shot that misses
and Keenan counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wolek shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Keenan eats them both and turns towards Wolek to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Keenan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A solid leg kick lands there for Keenan.
Keenan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wolek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wolek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Keenan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keenan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Keenan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wolek.
Wolek ducks under a wild hook from Keenan.
Wolek looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range.
Keenan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Keenan cracks Wolek with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wolek lands a nice hook to Keenan's body. Keenan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wolek getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wolek lands a nice looking body shot.
Keenan stuns Wolek with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Keenan throws a body shot but no joy.
Wolek throws a low kick but Keenan avoids it.
Keenan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wolek throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan.
Wolek throws a sloppy head kick and Keenan moves out of range easily.
Keenan misses with a wild body shot.
Wolek swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wolek slips a jab from Keenan.
Wolek tried to score with a low kick but Keenan checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan lands with a good body shot.
Wolek fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wolek lands with a kick to the temple. Keenan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keenan feints and then cracks Wolek's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wolek down.
Keenan scores with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolek throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan.
Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Wolek.
As Wolek backs off Keenan throws a huge counter combo but Wolek manages to avoid it all.
Wolek misses with a body kick.
Wolek throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range.
A cross from Keenan lands.
Wolek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Keenan scores with a leg kick.
Wolek bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Keenan's head backwards.
Wolek checks a low kick from Keenan.
Keenan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wolek throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Keenan's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wolek. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keenan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wolek just misses with a punch to the body.
Wolek takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Keenan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wolek finds it's way round the side to connect with Keenan's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keenan cracks the inside of Wolek's front leg.
Keenan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolek throws a nice looking combination but Keenan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wolek is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Keenan misses with a low kick.
Wolek lands with a shot to the body.
Wolek fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Keenan on the side of the head.
Wolek cracks the inside of Keenan's front leg.
Keenan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolek was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan.
Keenan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wolek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Keenan avoids the body shot from Wolek.
Keenan lands a jab to the head.
Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Keenan misses with a hook.
Wolek throws out a powerful jab.
Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Keenan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keenan gets tackled into the cage by Wolek. Wolek maintains the clinch.
Keenan misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Wolek.
Keenan scores with a shoulder strike.
Wolek pushes Keenan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wolek swings wildly with an uppercut but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolek landing knees to the head.
Keenan lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wolek.
Wolek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wolek lands a left hand.
Wolek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keenan pushes Wolek back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Keenan misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keenan takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Wolek.
Wolek blocks a body shot from Keenan.
Keenan blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolek being controlled against the cage.
Wolek misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Wolek.
Wolek looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wolek pushes off an throws an elbow but Keenan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right from Wolek.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keenan.
Keenan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wolek backwards.
Keenan pushes Wolek back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wolek tries to work over Keenan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keenan.
A head punch on the inside from Wolek fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keenan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Keenan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolek's elbow.
Wolek trying to land knees to the body.
Keenan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolek's elbow.
Wolek looking to throw knees to the head but Keenan is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukasz Wolek clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Keenan throws a body punch but Wolek moves out of range.
Wolek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolek slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Wolek misses the target.
Wolek keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wolek throws a quick counter kick to the body but Keenan avoids it.
Keenan jabs Wolek to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wolek lands with a thumping leg kick.
Keenan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Keenan moves out of range of the body kick.
Keenan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Keenan lands a nice looking body shot.
Keenan misses with a looping right.
Keenan tries to move into range but Wolek moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan connects with a jab.
Wolek walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Keenan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Keenan throws an overhand right that lands on Wolek's shoulder, as Wolek tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolek connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keenan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wolek getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wolek takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wolek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away.
Wolek tries to work over Keenan's front leg with a kick but Keenan checks it.
Wolek misses with a hook.
Wolek slips a jab from Keenan.
Wolek lands a body shot.
Wolek misses with the body kick
and Keenan counters with a left to the body.
Wolek cracks Keenan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Keenan slips under a jab from Wolek.
Keenan cracks Wolek with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolek is just out of range.
Wolek lands a nice hook to Keenan's body. Keenan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wolek throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keenan tries a quick counter leg kick but Wolek is wise to it.
Wolek cracks the inside of Keenan's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keenan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wolek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wolek falls off balance throwing a combination
and Keenan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Keenan throws a jab when Wolek was well out of range.
Wolek is looking to counter punch.
Wolek misses with a wild body shot.
Keenan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Keenan moves out of range as Wolek throws a body kick.
Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keenan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wolek moves out of range as Keenan strikes.
Keenan throws a hook but Wolek blocks it.
Wolek closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wolek throws a nice looking combination but Keenan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wolek checks a leg kick nicely.
Keenan slips a jab from Wolek.
Wolek misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keenan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wolek misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wolek looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range.
Keenan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wolek throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Keenan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wolek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wolek.
Keenan lands a nice looking body shot.
Wolek scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Keenan misses with a straight left.
Wolek throws a lazy head kick
and Keenan counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Wolek is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Wolek moves out of range of the strikes.
Keenan takes a swing at Wolek's ribcage but misses.
Wolek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wolek avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Keenan connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keenan avoids the body shot from Wolek.
It seemed like Keenan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wolek avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Donk. Keenan catches Wolek right on the button with a cross.
Wolek misses with a looping right.
Keenan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wolek on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wolek avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Wolek misses with a low kick.
Keenan looks for the body kick but Wolek saw that one coming.
Keenan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wolek tries to clinch but Keenan is having none of it.
Wolek misses with a low kick.
Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolek.
Keenan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wolek dips to his left and cracks Keenan with an uppercut!
Wolek throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wolek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keenan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Keenan walks into a left hand.
Keenan misses with an uppercut.
Keenan throws a poor cross that misses
and Wolek counters with an inside leg kick.
Keenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Keenan cracks Wolek with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Keenan keeps the fight on the outside.
Keenan digs a good hook to Wolek's body.
Wolek slips under a jab.
Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolek feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolek scores with a nice right hand.
Wolek works Keenan's body with a nice hook.
Wolek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wolek tries to close the distance and clinch but Keenan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wolek misses with an uppercut
and Wolek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan.
Wolek takes one on the button.
Keenan loads up on a big right hand but Wolek slips the punch.
Wolek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolek.
Keenan avoids the head kick by Wolek.
Keenan throws an off balance right hand
and Wolek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Keenan dips to his left and cracks Wolek with an uppercut!
Wolek misses with a looping left.
Keenan takes a swing at Wolek's ribcage but misses.
Wolek fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wolek has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wolek there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wolek looks to clinch
and Keenan counters with a nice uppercut.
Wolek checks a leg kick nicely.
Wolek throws a good cross that connects.
Keenan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Wolek.
Nice straight punches there by Wolek. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wolek.
Keenan dips to his left and cracks Wolek with an uppercut!
Wolek connects with a jab.
A lazy left from Wolek finds it's target.
Wolek defending well as Keenan loads up on a big left hand.
Keenan throws the left hand but Wolek avoids the punch easily.
Wolek misses with a looping left.
Wolek misses the jab.
Keenan thuds his shin into the meat of Wolek's side.
Wolek slips a straight right by Keenan.
Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolek.
Wolek misses with a hook.
Wolek throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan.
Wolek looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Wolek.
Keenan misses with an uppercut. Wolek saw that one coming.
Keenan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Keenan throws a leg kick but Wolek moved away.
Jab from Wolek.
Wolek misses with a low kick.
Wolek lands a nice shot that snaps Keenan's head back.
Wolek misses with a hook. Keenan ducked under it nicely.
Wolek takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Keenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wolek gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice defenses there by Wolek.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wolek, right into the meat.
Wolek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Keenan thuds his right hand into Wolek's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wolek misses with an uppercut. Keenan saw that one coming.
Keenan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Keenan is looking to chop away at Wolek's legs.
Wolek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Keenan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Keenan with a nice cross.
Wolek looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range.
Keenan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wolek slips a jab from Keenan.
Keenan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wolek checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wolek appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Keenan finds it's way through Wolek's defenses.
Wolek throws a hook but Keenan blocks it.
Keenan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wolek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Keenan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wolek.
Wolek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keenan is looking to score with low kicks.
Wolek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gareth Keenan.
I think Keenan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gareth Keenan!
Gareth Keenan is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Gareth Keenan 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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