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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amirezza Pourramenazanali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Fardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pourramenazanali comes to the cage accompanied by Godsmack - Cryin' Like A Bitch!!. Fardy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Smack My Bitch Up kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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25 - 24 - 0 |
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195 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Amirezza Pourramenazanali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Fardy!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Pourramenazanali catches Fardy right on the button with a cross.
Fardy blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Fardy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pourramenazanali falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fardy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pourramenazanali's knee momentarily.
Fardy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali misses with a looping right.
Fardy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pourramenazanali lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fardy throws a body punch but Pourramenazanali moves out of range.
Fardy just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPourramenazanali.
Fardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pourramenazanali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pourramenazanali misses with an uppercut
and Fardy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pourramenazanali's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pourramenazanali was well out of range. Poor timing from Fardy.
Pourramenazanali lands a really nice looking cross but Fardy seems unphased.
Pourramenazanali lands a head shot.
Pourramenazanali slips a jab from Fardy.
Fardy's coach down at FIERCE was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fardy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali closes the distance and clinches.
Fardy lands a nice uppercut.
Fardy blocks an uppercut.
Pourramenazanali comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Josh Fardy has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pourramenazanali.
Fardy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pourramenazanali is trying to trip Fardy. He has hold of a leg but Fardy is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Pourramenazanali persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Pourramenazanali wants to control from the top but Fardy keeps moving.
Fardy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fardy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pourramenazanali doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pourramenazanali manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pourramenazanali working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fardy keeping moving, preventing Pourramenazanali from controlling successfully.
Fardy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pourramenazanali stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fardy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pourramenazanali has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pourramenazanali connects with a couple of short punches.
Pourramenazanali missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pourramenazanali throwing strikes from guard but Fardy blocks nicely.
Fardy has a closed guard, preventing Pourramenazanali from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fardy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fardy has his foot on Pourramenazanali's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pourramenazanali works his way back into a safe position though.
Pourramenazanali postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pourramenazanali trying to control but Fardy is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pourramenazanali is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pourramenazanali's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pourramenazanali trying to control but Fardy is working from the bottom.
Fardy is pulling down on Pourramenazanali's head. It's preventing any offense from Pourramenazanali, at least for the moment.
Pourramenazanali trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pourramenazanali lands a couple of digs.
Pourramenazanali trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pourramenazanali wants to control from the top but Fardy keeps moving.
Fardy controls Pourramenazanali momentarily but Pourramenazanali frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pourramenazanali not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fardy looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Fardy's cut.
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.
Pourramenazanali scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fardy throws a combination that misses
and Pourramenazanali counters with a nice uppercut.
Pourramenazanali throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fardy.
Fardy throws a fast counter high kick but Pourramenazanali manages to duck under it in time.
Fardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pourramenazanali misses with a straight right.
Nice shot by Fardy.
Fardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pourramenazanali wants to clinch
and Fardy counters with a low kick, right behind Pourramenazanali 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pourramenazanali ducks under a wild hook from Fardy.
Pourramenazanali throws a shot from downtown. Fardy moves away and avoids it.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali is winning the standup battle so far.
Pourramenazanali misses with an uppercut
and Fardy counters with an outside leg kick.
Pourramenazanali doesn't manage to clinch there - Fardy circles away.
Pourramenazanali is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali misses with an uppercut.
Pourramenazanali lands a slapping body shot.
Pourramenazanali with a hook.
Fardy slips under a jab.
Pourramenazanali throws a looping overhand right but Fardy ducks down to avoid it.
Josh Fardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pourramenazanali fails in his attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Fardy misses.
Fardy slips a jab from Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali fails to land with a series of punches.
And Fardy responds with a good body kick, but Pourramenazanali manages to step out the way in time.
Pourramenazanali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fardy.
Pourramenazanali misses with a combination
and Fardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pourramenazanali misses with a hook to the body
and Fardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fardy looks to throw the jab but Pourramenazanali is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali is looking to land body kicks.
Fardy defending well as Pourramenazanali loads up on a big left hand.
Pourramenazanali has Fardy up against the cage in a clinch.
Pourramenazanali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fardy can do to turn this around?
Fardy pushes Pourramenazanali back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fardy prevents a body shot from Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fardy.
Fardy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pourramenazanali blocking some punches.
Fardy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fardy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pourramenazanali backwards.
Fardy throws a head punch that misses.
Pourramenazanali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Fardy fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali misses with some punches.
Fardy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fardy controlling the action here for a moment.
Fardy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pourramenazanali is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fardy is keeping busy.
Fardy can't find room to land a body shot as Pourramenazanali controls the action.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pourramenazanali - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fardy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pourramenazanali's elbow.
Fardy lands a left hand.
Fardy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fardy needs to keep his hands up - Pourramenazanali had a free shot at his head there.
Pourramenazanali misses with an uppercut.
Fardy dips to his left and cracks Pourramenazanali with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Fardy.
Pourramenazanali ducks right into an uppercut from Fardy.
Pourramenazanali rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fardy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pourramenazanali with a poor takedown
and Fardy counters with a straight right hand.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pourramenazanali shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fardy eats them both and turns towards Pourramenazanali to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pourramenazanali falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pourramenazanali misses with a double jab
and Fardy counters with a nice body kick.
Pourramenazanali throws a leg kick but Fardy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fardy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pourramenazanali with a body shot.
Pourramenazanali connects with a single shot there.
Fardy tries to score with a low kick but Pourramenazanali moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Josh Fardy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Josh Fardy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fardy scores with a jab to the jaw.
A punch combination from Pourramenazanali misses.
Fardy is looking for the big counter here.
Pourramenazanali throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
An inside leg kick from Fardy misses.
Fardy looks to land a right hand but Pourramenazanali moved out of range.
Pourramenazanali misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A lazy left from Pourramenazanali finds it's target.
Pourramenazanali throws a series of punches but Fardy moves out of range.
Pourramenazanali misses with a wild combination.
Pourramenazanali swings widly with a right hand
and Fardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pourramenazanali bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fardy's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pourramenazanali plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fardy slips a straight right by Pourramenazanali.
Fardy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pourramenazanali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fardy misses with a two punch combination.
Pourramenazanali tries a head kick but it misses.
Pourramenazanali throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pourramenazanali closes the distance and clinches.
Pourramenazanali being controlled against the cage.
Fardy working aggressively here.
Pourramenazanali swings wildly with an uppercut but Fardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fardy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali digs a right hand into Fardy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fardy's gas tank.
Pourramenazanali creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pourramenazanali misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice body punch from Fardy - that landed with a thud.
Fardy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fardy gets through Pourramenazanali's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fardy misses with an elbow strike.
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!
Pourramenazanali manages to break the clinch.
Pourramenazanali misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pourramenazanali needs to keep his hands up - Fardy had a free shot at his head there.
Pourramenazanali will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pourramenazanali connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fardy throws a lazy uppercut
and Pourramenazanali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fardy slips a jab from Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali throws a low kick but Fardy moves out of range easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali throws a jab but it's blocked by Fardy.
Fardy flicks out a counter leg kick but Pourramenazanali steps away.
Pourramenazanali loads up on a big right hand but Fardy slips the punch.
Fardy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pourramenazanali is able to avoid easily.
Pourramenazanali throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fardy counters with a good low kick that Pourramenazanali was not able to check.
Fardy defending well as Pourramenazanali loads up on a big left hand.
Fardy flicks out a counter leg kick but Pourramenazanali steps away.
Fardy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pourramenazanali.
Fardy fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali misses with an uppercut
and Fardy counters with a nice uppercut.
Fardy throws a hook but Pourramenazanali blocks it.
Pourramenazanali throws a body shot but no joy.
Fardy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pourramenazanali scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
Pourramenazanali sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fardy defending well though.
Pourramenazanali is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pourramenazanali looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fardy is looking for a sweep. Pourramenazanali is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amirezza Pourramenazanali showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pourramenazanali 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amirezza Pourramenazanali!
A relieved looking Amirezza Pourramenazanali thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Douche Pillowhands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buzz Lightbeer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Douche Pillowhands had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
22 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Douche Pillowhands!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Buzz Lightbeer!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lightbeer throws a sloppy head kick and Pillowhands moves out of range easily.
Pillowhands drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lightbeer sprawls and moves away.
We've been informed that Lightbeer 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.
Pillowhands moves out of range of the leg kick from Lightbeer.
Pillowhands takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lightbeer's corner calls for a 1-2. Lightbeer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lightbeer throws a sloppy head kick and Pillowhands moves out of range easily.
Pillowhands drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lightbeer sprawls and moves away.
Lightbeer is looking to score with low kicks.
Pillowhands tries to counter with a takedown but Lightbeer is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightbeer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pillowhands is out of range.
Pillowhands half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lightbeer throws a hook but Pillowhands avoids it easily.
Lightbeer throws a sloppy head kick and Pillowhands moves out of range easily.
Buzz Lightbeer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lightbeer throws a leg kick that misses.
Buzz Lightbeer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pillowhands moves out of range of the strikes.
Pillowhands tries to counter with a takedown but Lightbeer is quick to defend against it.
Lightbeer scores with a jab.
Pillowhands checks a leg kick.
Lightbeer tries a head kick but it misses.
Pillowhands changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lightbeer throws a head kick but Pillowhands moves out of range.
Pillowhands uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lightbeer.
Pillowhands drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lightbeer sprawls and moves away.
Lightbeer lands a jab.
A big left from Lightbeer misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pillowhands blocks a head kick by Lightbeer.
Lightbeer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pillowhands shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pillowhands slips under a jab from Lightbeer.
Lightbeer misses with an uppercut.
Pillowhands half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Lightbeer misses.
Lightbeer scores with a jab.
A big right from Lightbeer misses.
Pillowhands appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lightbeer throws a head kick but Pillowhands moves out of range.
Pillowhands changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lightbeer swinging wildly here.
Lightbeer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pillowhands moves away.
Pillowhands attempts a counter takedown but Lightbeer avoids it well and moves away.
Pillowhands slips under a jab.
Lightbeer misses with a looping right.
Pillowhands feinted with a counter takedown.
Lightbeer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pillowhands attempts a counter takedown but Lightbeer avoids it well and moves away.
Lightbeer throws a shot from downtown. Pillowhands moves away and avoids it.
Pillowhands changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lightbeer throws a low kick but Pillowhands avoids it.
Pillowhands feinted with a counter takedown.
Lightbeer is looking to land body kicks.
Lightbeer throws a series of punches but Pillowhands moves out of range.
Lightbeer misses with an uppercut. Pillowhands saw that one coming.
Pillowhands attempts a counter takedown but Lightbeer avoids it well and moves away.
Pillowhands displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lightbeer throws out the jab.
Pillowhands half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pillowhands bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pillowhands tries to counter with a takedown but Lightbeer is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed right hand from Lightbeer misses the target.
Pillowhands drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lightbeer sprawls and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lightbeer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lightbeer throws a sloppy head kick
and Pillowhands counters with a single leg into guard. Lightbeer didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Lightbeer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lightbeer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lightbeer throws a poor cross that misses
so Pillowhands counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lightbeer. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Lightbeer wants to stand up but Pillowhands is controlling him.
Pillowhands is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pillowhands looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pillowhands stops Lightbeer from standing up.
Lightbeer has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Pillowhands is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Lightbeer stalls.
Lightbeer stalls.
The crowd are getting on Lightbeer's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pillowhands has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lightbeer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lightbeer controlling the action here for a moment.
Pillowhands being controlled against the cage.
Lightbeer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lightbeer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Buzz Lightbeer.
Lightbeer throws out a leg kick but Pillowhands moves out of range and Lightbeer only half commits.
Pillowhands half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lightbeer misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Lightbeer misses the target.
Pillowhands appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two 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.
Lightbeer tries a head kick but it misses.
Lightbeer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big left from Lightbeer misses.
Lightbeer throws a body kick that misses.
Lightbeer connects with a looping right hand.
Lightbeer misses with a low kick.
Lightbeer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pillowhands.
Pillowhands appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lightbeer misses with an uppercut. Pillowhands saw that one coming.
Buzz Lightbeer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pillowhands moves out of range of the strikes.
Pillowhands appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A head kick by Lightbeer misses
and Pillowhands counters with a single leg into guard. Lightbeer didn't expect that.
Lightbeer wants to stand but Pillowhands is controlling the position.
Lightbeer wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Pillowhands manages to pass to side control.
Lightbeer is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Pillowhands seems content to control.
Pillowhands prevents Lightbeer from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pillowhands wants to pass the guard but Lightbeer is defending well.
Lightbeer is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pillowhands not doing much here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pillowhands ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pillowhands changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pillowhands on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lightbeer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lightbeer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pillowhands.
Pillowhands attempts a counter takedown but Lightbeer avoids it well and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Lightbeer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lightbeer misses with a hook. Pillowhands ducked under it nicely.
Pillowhands half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lightbeer throws a low kick, looking for Pillowhands's leg but Pillowhands calmly moves out of range.
Pillowhands tries to counter with a takedown but Lightbeer is quick to defend against it.
Lightbeer scores with a head kick.
Lightbeer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pillowhands half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pillowhands checks the leg kick.
Pillowhands changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lightbeer looks for the body kick but Pillowhands saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Lightbeer.
Pillowhands changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lightbeer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lightbeer tries to land a leg kick but Pillowhands saw it coming and moves away.
Pillowhands appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lightbeer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pillowhands feinted with a counter takedown.
Lightbeer is looking to slow Pillowhands down with leg kicks.
Pillowhands takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pillowhands slips a jab from Lightbeer.
Pillowhands slips a jab from Lightbeer.
Pillowhands blocks a head kick by Lightbeer.
Pillowhands attempts a counter takedown but Lightbeer avoids it well and moves away.
Lightbeer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pillowhands attempts a counter takedown but Lightbeer avoids it well and moves away.
Lightbeer fakes the leg kick and cracks Pillowhands in the body.
Douche Pillowhands has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Lightbeer.
Pillowhands half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pillowhands avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pillowhands drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lightbeer sprawls and moves away.
Lightbeer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Lightbeer.
Lightbeer throws a front kick aimed at Pillowhands's knee but Pillowhands avoids it well.
Lightbeer throws a leg kick but Pillowhands sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lightbeer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pillowhands attempts a counter takedown but Lightbeer avoids it well and moves away.
Pillowhands is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lightbeer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pillowhands sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pillowhands feinted with a counter takedown.
Lightbeer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pillowhands keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lightbeer.
Pillowhands feinted with a counter takedown.
Lightbeer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pillowhands appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lightbeer throws a lazy right hand but Pillowhands sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pillowhands avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pillowhands appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pillowhands moves out of range as Lightbeer strikes.
Pillowhands tries to counter with a takedown but Lightbeer is quick to defend against it.
Lightbeer throws a jab but it's blocked by Pillowhands.
Pillowhands feinted with a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lightbeer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pillowhands has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pillowhands there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lightbeer swings for the body but Pillowhands moves out of range.
Pillowhands half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lightbeer swings for the body but Pillowhands moves out of range.
Lightbeer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lightbeer throws a sloppy head kick and Pillowhands moves out of range easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lightbeer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lightbeer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buzz Lightbeer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lightbeer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buzz Lightbeer!
Buzz Lightbeer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Douche Pillowhands spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm not sure where to go from here? Do I keep fighting?'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nero Padilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rock Master Scott & The Dynamic Three - The Roof Is On Fire. Brian Burns looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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40
215 lbs
29 - 22 - 0 |
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37
215 lbs
21 - 16 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 22 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nero Padilla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Burns!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Padilla.
Sloppy strikes from Padilla. Those never looked like landing.
Burns looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Padilla wants to stand back up but Burns manages to pass into side control.
Padilla is not content to let Burns control the position.
Padilla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burns wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns wants to control but Padilla is keeping him busy.
Padilla tries to buck Burns off but Burns is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns is trying to get an arm triangle but Padilla is defending well.
Padilla manages to get back to half guard.
Padilla is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burns's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burns's back!
I would not like to be Burns right now.
Padilla seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Burns for as long as he can get away with.
Burns can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Padilla slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Padilla has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Burns can't escape the position.
Padilla missing with punches from the back.
Padilla missing with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Padilla biding his time, controlling Burns.
Padilla's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Burns is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Burns rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Padilla wants to pass the guard but Burns is defending well.
Burns is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Padilla's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Padilla's back!
Burns tries to get the hooks in deep but Padilla pushed the leg off.
Burns gets his hands free as Padilla looks to control.
Burns looking to break Padilla's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Padilla remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Burns will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Padilla defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Burns working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Padilla.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nero Padilla 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.
Padilla goes for a double leg but Burns avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Burns continues to drive forward.
Padilla on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Padilla fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Burns, pushing him back against the cage.
Padilla fails to pull guard.
Padilla tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nero Padilla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns lands a right hand that snaps the head of Padilla backwards.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Padilla jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Burns walks away with a smile on his face. Padilla gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Padilla manages to avoid it.
Burns cracks Padilla with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brian Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burns has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Padilla closes the distance and clinches.
Padilla tries to pull guard but Burns won't allow it.
Burns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burns will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An inside leg kick from Burns misses.
Padilla tries to counter with a takedown but Burns is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns lands a jab to Padilla's midsection.
Nero Padilla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Padilla is just out of range.
Padilla shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burns but Burns pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A slapping body kick lands there for Burns.
Burns lands a head shot.
Padilla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns.
Burns moves into the clinch.
Burns has clasped his hands together around Padilla's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Padilla wants to control but Burns postures up.
Padilla is not content to let Burns control the position.
Padilla is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns wants to control but Padilla is keeping him busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Padilla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burns controlling the position.
Padilla wants to control but Burns postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Padilla has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Burns but great work by Padilla.
You can see the frustration on Burns's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Burns is being controlled here.
Padilla tries to score with some ground and pound. Burns controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Burns is trying to get back to half guard.
Padilla lands a few punches from side control.
Padilla tries to move to full mount but Burns actually manages to regain half guard.
Padilla is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burns is just riding it out for now. Padilla eventually gives up the hold.
Burns is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Padilla throws a strike but Burns avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Padilla accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burns trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Padilla controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Padilla trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Burns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Burns closes the distance and clinches.
Burns manages to break the clinch.
Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Padilla.
Padilla is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Burns.
Burns is looking to slow Padilla down with leg kicks.
Burns thows a leg kick but Padilla checks it
and Padilla decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Burns's guard.
Nero Padilla overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burns throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burns controls Padilla momentarily but Padilla frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Padilla is stalling in the full guard.
Burns looking for a guillotine here but Padilla defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Padilla from controlling successfully.
Padilla avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Burns is trying to control the position but Padilla postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Padilla trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Burns tries to score with a low kick but Padilla moves his leg out of the way.
Burns misses with a body shot.
Padilla seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Padilla shoots for a takedown but Burns saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brian Burns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burns throws a body punch but Padilla moves out of range.
Padilla appears to be looking for a big counter.
Burns throws the kick towards the body but Padilla avoids it.
Padilla ducks under a wild hook from Burns.
Burns feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Burns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Padilla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Padilla manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Padilla throws a head kick that Burns semi-blocks.
Burns throws a hook but Padilla blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Padilla dives in and grabs Burns's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burns pushes down on Padilla's head and hops out.
Burns fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Padilla to the ground. Burns is now in Padilla's guard.
Burns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Padilla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns got a little sloppy there for a moment and Padilla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burns has managed to get both his arms back between Padilla's legs - danger averted.
Burns won't allow Padilla to get back to his feet.
Burns passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Padilla is trying to control Burns's posture but Burns avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Padilla is not content to let Burns control the position.
The referee asks Burns politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Burns prefers to stall for the moment though.
Padilla tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Padilla is trying to improve his position.
Padilla wants to control but Burns postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Padilla keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Burns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Burns has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Burns!
A relieved looking Brian Burns thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brain Buro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Santiago Sorias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Buro might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Brian Boro`s March. Sorias has chosen Fight - Future World Music 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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30
155 lbs
16 - 13 - 1 |
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33
146 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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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
16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Brain Buro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Juan Santiago Sorias!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buro lands with a nice body punch.
Buro connects with a crisp jab.
Sorias throws a body punch but Buro moves out of range.
A big left from Buro misses.
Sorias wants to counter with a clinch but Buro pushes him away.
Nice defenses there by Buro.
A big right from Sorias misses.
Sorias throws out a loose jab but Buro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sorias moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sorias moves in looking to clinch but Buro pushes him off.
Sorias uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buro.
Buro misses with a series of wild punches.
Sorias is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sorias has managed to clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Buro breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buro scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Buro fails to land with a series of punches.
Sorias wants to counter the offense by Buro and move into the clinch position.
A decent looking cross lands there for Buro.
Sorias tries to close the distance and clinch up but Buro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Buro misses with a double jab.
Buro keeps the fight on the outside.
Sorias darts in trying to clinch
and Buro counters with a straight right hand.
Buro is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sorias moves in looking to clinch but Buro pushes him off.
Sorias slips a straight right by Buro.
Buro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sorias feints and then cracks Buro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Buro down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Buro.
Buro swings for the body but Sorias moves out of range.
Sorias tries to counter with a clinch but Buro shakes him off and moves away.
Buro lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorias throws a nice looking combination but Buro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sorias closes the distance and clinches.
Buro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Buro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Buro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sorias tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sorias wants to clinch but Buro slips to the side
and Buro counters with a stiff right hand.
Sorias takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
No joy there for Sorias, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sorias moves away from the strike by Buro.
Buro ducks under a wild hook from Sorias.
Sorias uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buro.
Sorias slips under a jab.
Buro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sorias misses with a two punch combination.
Sorias gets a clinch.
Buro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sorias feints a counter leg kick.
Sorias slips under a jab.
Sorias throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Buro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Buro checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Buro misses the target.
Buro throws a hook to the side of Sorias's head but Sorias sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buro lands a glancing blow to the side of Sorias's head.
Sorias throws a jab when Buro was well out of range.
Sorias throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Buro counters with a stiff right hand.
Sorias fails to land with a series of punches.
Buro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Buro lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Buro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jab, jab by Buro - just one landing.
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!
Sorias steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Buro.
Buro moves out of range of the body kick from Sorias.
Buro appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sorias misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sorias doesn't manage to clinch there - Buro circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Buro misses its target.
Buro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buro throws a nice looking combination but Sorias bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sorias throws an overhand right that lands on Buro's shoulder, as Buro tries to avoid the shot.
Buro throws a big shot that misses.
Buro throws out a loose jab but Sorias uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Buro. That snapped Sorias's head back.
Buro throws a nice looking combination but Sorias bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Buro keeps the fight on the outside.
Sorias throws the left hand but Buro avoids the punch easily.
Buro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sorias turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sorias bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Buro's head backwards.
Sorias is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sorias scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sorias throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Sorias.
Sorias tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Buro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brain Buro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sorias moves into range and clinches up with Buro.
Buro takes a shot to the head.
Sorias struggles to land a body shot inside as Buro controls his hands.
Buro tries to circle away but Sorias has him pinned against the cage.
Buro is trying to push Sorias away but Sorias has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Buro can't break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Sorias.
Buro breaks from the clinch.
Buro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sorias slips a jab from Buro.
Sorias was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Buro misses with a series of wild punches.
Buro moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Buro lands with a nice body punch.
Brain Buro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Buro scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buro misses with a wild combination.
Sorias keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sorias closes the distance and pushes Buro back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sorias.
Buro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Buro breaks the clinch.
Sorias cracks Buro with an open hand slap.
Sorias swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sorias throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sorias looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sorias moves in looking to clinch but Buro pushes him off.
Sorias misses with a wild combination.
Buro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Buro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sorias at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buro throws a jab but it's blocked by Sorias.
Sorias feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Buros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sorias lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Buro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Buro connects with a right hand. Sorias shakes it off.
Sorias thows a leg kick but Buro checks it
and Sorias takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Juan Santiago Sorias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sorias wants to clinch.
A punch combination from Buro misses.
Nice straight punches there by Buro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Buro.
Nice uppercut lands for Buro. That snapped Sorias's head back.
A combination from Buro does no damage.
Sorias clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Buro.
Sorias misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sorias turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Buro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sorias jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Buro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sorias fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sorias has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Buro throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sorias looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Buro went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sorias tries to bum rush Buro with a series of wild strikes but Buro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sorias tries to clinch there but Buro circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sorias.
Brain Buro is winning the standup battle so far.
Sorias throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Buro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buro throws an overhand right that lands on Sorias's shoulder, as Sorias tries to avoid the shot.
Sorias missing with a left hand there. Buro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buro just misses with a punch to the body.
Sorias misses with a lunging right hand
and Buro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sorias thinking.
Sorias misses with a few strikes there.
Sorias instigates a clinch.
Sorias taking a breather.
Buro is trying to force a seperation but Sorias has the dominant position.
A short right from Sorias.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buro.
Sorias misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sorias wants to stall.
Sorias working aggressively here.
Sorias looking to stall.
Buro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brain Buro dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sorias ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sorias moves in looking to clinch but Buro pushes him off.
Sorias lands with a nice body kick.
Buro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sorias.
Sorias is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Sorias.
Sorias uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Buro has time to react.
Sorias lands with an uppercut that bounces Buro off the cage and back into range.
Sorias keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sorias wants to counter with a clinch but Buro pushes him away.
A combination from Buro does no damage.
Sorias throws a body kick that misses.
Sorias needs to keep his hands up - Buro had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buro lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sorias slips a jab from Buro.
Buro slips a straight right by Sorias.
Buro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Buro tries to bum rush Sorias with a series of wild strikes but Sorias uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sorias wants to counter with a clinch but Buro pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorias getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sorias tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Buro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Buro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Sorias.
Sorias gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Buro.
Sorias swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Buro checks the leg kick.
Sorias takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Buro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sorias can do to turn this around?
Sorias moves to clinch but Buro breaks away
and Buro counters with a right hand to the body.
A slow jab from Buro misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Sorias misses the target.
A head kick misses from Sorias.
Buro lands with a cross.
Buro throws a combination. Sorias tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sorias is rocked!
It looks like Juan Santiago Sorias has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sorias lands a leg kick that knocks Buro off balance momentarily.
Sorias is still on wobbly legs! Can Buro finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorias ducks under a wild hook from Buro.
Buro scores with a body shot.
A big right from Sorias misses.
Sorias seems to have recovered his senses.
Buro stuns Sorias with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sorias pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Buro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Sorias misses.
Buro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sorias sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Buro tries to keep at a distance but Sorias has taken the fight into the clinch.
Buro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Sorias. Those never looked like landing.
Buro lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Buro.
Sorias throws a wild body kick that Buro sees coming a mile off.
Buro scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buro throws out a loose jab but Sorias uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buro connects with a combination that backs up Sorias into the cage. Buro lands a flurry of punches that gets past Sorias's guard. Sorias is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Buro bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brain Buro!
Brain Buro gave a mention to AnonymouS in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perrin Aybara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tetsuya Shiroo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shiroo has chosen The Gazette / Filth In The Beauty as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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40
245 lbs
21 - 17 - 2 |
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31
265 lbs
21 - 12 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Perrin Aybara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tetsuya Shiroo!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aybara works Shiroo's body with a nice hook.
Perrin Aybara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Aybara misses.
Shiroo wants to counter the offense by Aybara and move into the clinch position.
Aybara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shiroo gets tackled into the cage by Aybara. Aybara maintains the clinch.
Aybara breaks from the clinch.
Shiroo moves into the clinch.
We've been informed that Shiroo 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.
Shiroo throws a head punch that misses.
Aybara wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shiroo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Aybara lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aybara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aybara misses with a straight left.
Aybara has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shiroo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aybara.
Shiroo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aybara misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aybara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shiroo wants to counter with a clinch but Aybara pushes him away.
Aybara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shiroo.
Shiroo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shiroo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Aybara throws a nice looking combination but Shiroo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shiroo tries to close the distance and clinch but Aybara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aybara misses the jab.
Aybara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shiroo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aybara.
Shiroo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aybara throws a right hand that Shiroo ducks under and follows up with a left that Shiroo also avoids with ease.
Aybara swats away the attempt to clinch by Shiroo.
Aybara looks to land a combination. Shiroo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Aybara shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aybara throwing strikes from guard but Shiroo blocks nicely.
Shiroo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aybara.
Aybara has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aybara's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Aybara stops Shiroo from standing up.
Aybara trying to control but Shiroo is working from the bottom.
Aybara tries to free his leg and advance position but Shiroo is retaining full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aybara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aybara pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shiroo back to the cage. Aybara follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Aybara fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aybara with a jab.
Aybara misses with an uppercut. Shiroo saw that one coming.
Aybara throws a body punch but Shiroo moves out of range.
Aybara lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shiroo blocks the body kick.
Aybara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shiroo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aybara cracks Shiroo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aybara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shiroo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Aybara.
Shiroo gets a clinch.
Aybara wants to break free but Shiroo has control.
Shiroo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shiroo is pressed up against the cage. Aybara has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shiroo down to the mat. Shiroo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shiroo slips a jab and a cross from Aybara.
Shiroo wants to counter the offense by Aybara and move into the clinch position.
Aybara swats away the attempt to clinch by Shiroo.
Shiroo has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiroo leaning his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Shiroo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aybara tries to break free but Shiroo pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shiroo.
Shiroo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aybara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aybara.
Aybara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shiroo forces Aybara back against the cage and clinches.
Shiroo leaning against his opponent.
Shiroo tries a body shot but Aybara blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perrin Aybara dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Aybara throws a right and a left that Shiroo avoids nicely.
Aybara throws a right hand that Shiroo ducks under and follows up with a left that Shiroo also avoids with ease.
Shiroo dodges the punch combination from Aybara.
A thudding body kick lands there by Aybara!
Aybara throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shiroo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Aybara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Aybara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiroo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiroo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shiroo stalling the fight.
Shiroo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Aybara is trying to force a seperation but Shiroo has the dominant position.
Aybara manages to break the clinch.
Aybara gets tackled into the cage by Shiroo. Shiroo maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aybara.
Shiroo misses with some punches.
Shiroo scores with a shoulder strike.
Aybara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shiroo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shiroo misses with a punch to the body.
Aybara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shiroo can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiroo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aybara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aybara misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Aybara.
Aybara fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shiroo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shiroo is looking to clinch but Aybara is avoiding it.
Aybara circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Aybara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shiroo dodges the punch combination from Aybara.
Aybara swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shiroo counters by moving into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shiroo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shiroo lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Shiroo.
Tetsuya Shiroo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shiroo stalling against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shiroo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Aybara has had enough of the clinch but Shiroo keeps him there for the moment.
Shiroo avoiding damage.
Shiroo presses Aybara against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aybara blocks an uppercut.
Shiroo can't find room to land a body shot as Aybara controls the action.
Shiroo prevents Aybara from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shiroo manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Aybara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shiroo gets a clinch.
Shiroo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shiroo stalling the fight.
Shiroo throws a punch but it's blocked by Aybara.
Shiroo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aybara is trying to break the clinch but Shiroo has him pressed against the cage.
Aybara wants to break free but Shiroo has control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shiroo has Aybara pushed against the cage.
Aybara is trying to break the clinch but Shiroo has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuya Shiroo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Aybara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shiroo moves away.
Aybara swinging wildly here.
Aybara thuds his right hand into Shiroo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aybara shoots in looking for a takedown but Shiroo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aybara's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shiroo moves into range and clinches up with Aybara.
Aybara wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aybara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aybara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aybara bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Aybara working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shiroo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Aybara off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aybara is in bad spot here.
Shiroo gets his hands free as Aybara looks to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aybara fending off the submission attempt from Shiroo.
Shiroo working for the choke.
Aybara trying to control but not successfully.
Shiroo throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Shiroo keeps control of the position as Aybara tries to break free.
Well, with Shiroo on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Aybara is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Aybara is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Shiroo controlling the positon.
Shiroo wants to control but Aybara is keeping busy.
Tetsuya Shiroo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aybara is trying to break free.
Aybara is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiroo is cranking Aybara's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Aybara! He's tightened the choke and Aybara is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tetsuya Shiroo!
Our winner, Tetsuya Shiroo, 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 Kim Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mika Saarenpaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaw comes to the cage accompanied by Silver Bullet - Bring Forth The Guillotine. 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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31
186 lbs
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34
170 lbs
30 - 15 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kim Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mika Saarenpaa!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw wants to clinch.
Shaw closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Saarenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saarenpaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shaws head.
Shaw tries a body shot but Saarenpaa blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Shaw fails to land.
Saarenpaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saarenpaas head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarenpaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saarenpaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Saarenpaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shaw lands with a left to the head.
Saarenpaa is trying to stall.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarenpaa misses with a body punch.
Saarenpaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saarenpaa working aggressively here.
Shaw misses with a punch to the body.
Shaw has a couple of punches blocked by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa scores with a shoulder strike.
Shaw misses with a punch to the body.
Shaw managing to block the knees to the body from Saarenpaa.
Shaw digs a right hand underneath Saarenpaa's ribcage. Saarenpaa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Saarenpaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saarenpaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saarenpaa lands with a short shot to the head.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saarenpaa's elbow.
Saarenpaa looking to stall.
Shaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shaw pushes Saarenpaa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Shaw.
Shaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shaw lands with a left to the head.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saarenpaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaw misses with the head strike.
Saarenpaa misses with the head strike.
Saarenpaa misses with some punches.
Saarenpaa working aggressively here.
Shaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saarenpaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shaw is stalling here.
Saarenpaa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saarenpaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saarenpaa tries a body shot but Shaw blocks it.
Shaw can't find room to land a body shot as Saarenpaa controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Saarenpaa.
Shaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saarenpaas head.
Shaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saarenpaas head.
Saarenpaa wants to stall.
Saarenpaa is trying to maintain a safe position but Shaw gets an underhook and turns Saarenpaa into the cage.
Shaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shaw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shaw lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Shaw.
Saarenpaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shaw landing knees to the body.
Shaw lands with a right to the head.
Saarenpaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa is working Shaw over against the cage.
Saarenpaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Shaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shaw lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saarenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Shaw controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Shaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saarenpaa's elbow.
Saarenpaa is working Shaw over against the cage.
Saarenpaa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Shaw seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Saarenpaa can turn it around.
Shaw is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saarenpaa.
A short right from Saarenpaa on the inside.
Shaw lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saarenpaa or not.
Saarenpaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shaw lands an elbow that stopped Saarenpaa in his tracks for a moment.
Saarenpaa lands with a right to the head.
Shaw with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shaw misses with some punches.
Shaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Saarenpaa on the inside.
Shaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shaw lands a body shot in the clinch.
Saarenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Shaw controls the action.
Saarenpaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shaw lands a hook that snaps the head of Saarenpaa backwards.
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 Kim Shaw will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Saarenpaa tests Shaw's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saarenpaa throws an overhand right that lands on Shaw's shoulder, as Shaw tries to avoid the shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saarenpaa 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 Shaw has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shaw and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Shaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shaw instigates a clinch.
Shaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shaw tries a body shot but Saarenpaa blocks it.
Shaw cracks Saarenpaa with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Shaw.
A short right from Shaw on the inside.
Shaw lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saarenpaa or not.
Saarenpaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shaw's elbow.
A short left from Shaw.
Shaw lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saarenpaa.
Shaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saarenpaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shaw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw can't find room to land a body shot as Saarenpaa controls the action.
Shaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shaw lands with a right to the head.
Shaw lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Shaw.
Shaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shaw trying to land knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Saarenpaa.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shaw takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Saarenpaa scores with a shot to the side of Shaw's head.
Shaw is rocked!
Saarenpaa works on Shaw's body with a couple of short punches.
Oh Shaw is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kim Shaw has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saarenpaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Saarenpaa dips a shoulder and cracks Shaw with a mighty uppercut! Shaw falls back against the cage and Saarenpaa unloads with a barrage of strikes! Shaw is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Saarenpaa screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mika Saarenpaa!
Mika Saarenpaa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dixie Pablo Khakhold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Angliese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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145 lbs
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155 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dixie Pablo Khakhold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bo Angliese!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khakhold chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Khakhold connects with a high kick.
Angliese throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Khakhold.
Khakhold lands a nice looking body shot.
Angliese bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Khakhold's head backwards.
Khakhold defending well as Angliese loads up on a big left hand.
Bo Angliese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Angliese rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khakhold moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Khakhold misses its target.
Khakhold blocks a head kick by Angliese.
Angliese rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khakhold counters with a nice low kick that buckles Angliese's knee momentarily.
Angliese throws a body punch but Khakhold moves out of range.
Angliese misses with an uppercut. Khakhold saw that one coming.
Angliese 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.
Khakhold keeps Angliese at a distance using the push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Angliese digs a good body shot into Khakhold's ribs.
Khakhold slips a straight right by Angliese.
Khakhold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Angliese.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angliese scores with a head kick. Khakhold tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Angliese throws a left and a right that both miss
and Khakhold counters with a slapping leg kick.
A combination from Angliese does no damage.
Khakhold lands a nice leg kick that just misses Angliese's sensitive parts.
Angliese throws a sloppy head kick and Khakhold moves out of range easily.
Khakhold is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Angliese misses the shot to the body.
Khakhold avoids the head kick by Angliese.
Khakhold changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Angliese tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Angliese misses with a left hand
and Khakhold counters with a stiff right hand.
A good leg kick by Khakhold.
Angliese tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Angliese tries a head kick but it misses.
Khakhold drops down looking for a counter takedown but Angliese sprawls and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Angliese.
Khakhold is looking to slow Angliese down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angliese gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Khakhold throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Angliese.
Angliese misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Angliese.
Angliese misses with the combination.
Angliese throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Angliese.
Angliese ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khakhold moves away.
Khakhold fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Angliese has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Khakhold darts in trying to clinch
and Angliese counters with a nice uppercut.
Bo Angliese is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khakhold looks to land a body kick but Angliese moved away.
Angliese throws a poor cross that misses
and Khakhold counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Angliese!
Angliese is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Khakhold has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Khakhold throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Khakhold tries to move to mount but Angliese blocks the move with his legs.
Khakhold throws a strike aimed at the side of Angliese's head but Angliese avoids it well.
Khakhold working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Khakhold.
Khakhold throws an elbow but Angliese slips to the side and avoids it well.
Khakhold works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Khakhold works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Angliese is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khakhold tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Angliese is not content to let Khakhold control the position.
Angliese prevents Khakhold from improving position.
Angliese is trying to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Angliese really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Khakhold. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Khakhold is working Angliese over with some ground and pound from side control.
Angliese stops Khakhold from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dixie Pablo Khakhold dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Angliese misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Angliese tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khakhold tries to counter with a takedown but Angliese is quick to defend against it.
Angliese misses with a head kick.
Angliese throws a head kick but Khakhold moves out of range.
Angliese misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Angliese goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Khakhold looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Angliese shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Khakhold lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bo Angliese seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Khakhold.
Angliese tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khakhold was well out of range. Poor timing from Angliese.
Khakhold dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Angliese. That did some damage!
Khakhold lands with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Angliese.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Khakhold.
Angliese gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Khakhold to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Angliese pushes Khakhold off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Angliese.
Angliese throws a nice head kick!
Khakhold misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Angliese lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Angliese lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Khakhold is rocked!
Angliese misses with a straight right.
Oh Khakhold is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick misses from Angliese.
Angliese swats away the attempt to clinch by Khakhold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angliese looks to throw the jab but Khakhold is out of range.
Khakhold seems to have got his legs back now.
Angliese blocks the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Angliese misses the target.
Khakhold half committed to a counter leg kick.
Angliese swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Angliese throws a head kick but Khakhold moves out of range.
Khakhold shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Angliese is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Khakhold is looking to take this one to the mat.
Khakhold lands a nice uppercut.
Khakhold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khakhold throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Angliese tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Khakhold is in Angliese's guard.
Khakhold lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Khakhold tries to free his leg and advance position but Angliese is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khakhold loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Angliese working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Khakhold.
Khakhold in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Khakhold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Angliese swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Khakhold with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Khakhold pushes down on Angliese's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Angliese wants to get back to his feet.
Khakhold is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Khakhold sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Angliese defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khakhold thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Khakhold landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Angliese wants to get back to his feet.
Khakhold wants to pass the guard but Angliese is defending well.
Khakhold is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Khakhold working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bo Angliese will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Angliese throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Angliese. Those never looked like landing.
Khakhold looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Angliese tries to kick Khakhold off but Khakhold keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Khakhold is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Khakhold wants to pass to mount but Angliese is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khakhold prevents Angliese from standing back up.
Khakhold wants to free his trapped foot but Angliese is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Khakhold wants to control but Angliese is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khakhold is looking to advance position but Angliese won't allow it.
Angliese is trying to stand.
Khakhold is looking to take a break and control but Angliese is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khakhold lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Khakhold is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Khakhold sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Angliese defending well though.
Dixie Pablo Khakhold overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Angliese pushes Khakhold off looking to stand but Khakhold dives back in and keeps control.
Khakhold thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Angliese's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khakhold is nestled in close to Angliese, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Khakhold prevents Angliese from standing back up.
Khakhold trying to pass the guard but Angliese defending well.
Khakhold is keen to just control but Angliese is a slippery customer.
Khakhold is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Angliese taking some punishment here, with Khakhold in his half guard.
Angliese is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Khakhold scores with a couple of nice shots.
Khakhold trying to control from Angliese's half guard. Angliese has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Angliese wants to stand up but Khakhold is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khakhold chips away with some ground and pound.
Khakhold postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Khakhold keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Angliese's head.
Khakhold working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Angliese's head.
Khakhold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Khakhold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Angliese is keeping the position for now.
Khakhold is looking to work some ground and pound but Angliese has wrist control.
Khakhold trying to control but Angliese is working from the bottom.
Khakhold postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angliese is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Khakhold presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Angliese tries to break free but Khakhold pushes him back against the cage.
Khakhold keeps control of Angliese as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Khakhold unloads a knee to the mid-section. Angliese lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Angliese takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Angliese lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Khakhold or not.
Angliese misses with a body punch.
Angliese is fighting off a takedown attempt but Khakhold is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Angliese to the mat. Angliese regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khakhold passes Angliese's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Khakhold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Angliese keeps working.
Khakhold working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khakhold maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Angliese could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Khakhold has cracked it and Angliese is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Khakhold!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dixie Pablo Khakhold!
A victorious Dixie Pablo Khakhold thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Bo Angliese had this to say: 'This can't be real. All of you are on steroids! Yeah I said it, EVERYONE IS ON STEROIDS!!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javier Esposito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lefteris Papaioanou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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29
205 lbs
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205 lbs
17 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Javier Esposito!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lefteris Papaioanou!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papaioanou misses with a right hand
and Esposito counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Esposito showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Esposito has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Papaioanou avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papaioanou is trying to control the position but Esposito postures up.
Esposito working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Esposito accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Esposito is stalling in the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito wants to control from the top but Papaioanou keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lefteris Papaioanou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Papaioanou catches Esposito right on the button with a cross.
Esposito moves into range and clinches up with Papaioanou.
Esposito lands a nice uppercut.
Esposito tries to stall but Papaioanou uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Esposito misses with a body punch.
Esposito blocking some punches.
Papaioanou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Papaioanou works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Papaioanou looking to pass the guard.
Papaioanou scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papaioanou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Esposito swivels though and keeps the full guard.
My spies in LOD: Better Alternative inform me that Papaioanou has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Esposito wants to sweep but no luck.
Papaioanou's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Papaioanou drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Esposito manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Papaioanou has Esposito in his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esposito is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papaioanou is trying to control the position but Esposito postures up.
Papaioanou being controlled here, momentarily.
Papaioanou keeping moving, preventing Esposito from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Esposito seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Esposito trying to control the position from guard on top but Papaioanou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Esposito throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Papaioanou wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Esposito on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Papaioanou throws a leg kick
and Esposito counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Esposito.
Esposito lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Papaioanou keeping moving, preventing Esposito from controlling successfully.
Papaioanou controls Esposito momentarily but Esposito frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Esposito 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.
Papaioanou shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Esposito pinned against the cage. Esposito gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Papaioanou throws a poor cross that misses
and Esposito counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Esposito.
Papaioanou trying to keep a closed guard but Esposito is proving a slippery customer.
Esposito is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Papaioanou can't keep his opponent in guard - Esposito advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papaioanou wants to control but Esposito is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito looks to land a strike but Papaioanou avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Esposito trying to control the position from guard on top but Papaioanou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Papaioanou is trying to keep Esposito in close.
Esposito slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Papaioanou working a defensive guard but Esposito manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Papaioanou is looking to reverse the position.
Esposito tries to move into full mount but can't pass Papaioanou's legs.
Papaioanou can't do much from the bottom here.
Esposito trying to control the action but Papaioanou is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Papaioanou fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Esposito throws a body kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Papaioanou misses.
Papaioanou looks to score with a jab to the body but Esposito is just out of range.
Papaioanou lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Esposito at a distance.
Papaioanou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Esposito manages to avoid it.
Papaioanou throws a solid leg kick but Esposito takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Papaioanou.
Esposito appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Esposito cracks Papaioanou with a good jab.
Papaioanou throws a left and a right that both miss
and Esposito decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Papaioanou's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito looking to pass the guard.
Esposito throws a strike but Papaioanou rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Papaioanou drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Esposito manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Papaioanou has Esposito in his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papaioanou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Esposito stopping the sweep attempt from Papaioanou.
Esposito with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Esposito dominated that second 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.
Papaioanou takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Papaioanou tests Esposito's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Esposito drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Papaioanou is trying to keep Esposito in close.
Esposito wants to control from the top but Papaioanou keeps moving.
Papaioanou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito controlling from the top position.
Papaioanou is trying to control the position but Esposito postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito is stalling in the full guard.
Esposito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Papaioanou can do to turn this around?
Papaioanou working a defensive guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Esposito slips under a jab from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou lands with a shot to the body.
Papaioanou connects with a leg kick. Esposito looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papaioanou throws a jab when Esposito was well out of range.
Esposito scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Esposito digs a good hook to Papaioanou's body.
Papaioanou misses with a low kick.
Papaioanou lands the left hand.
Papaioanou cracks Esposito with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Papaioanou closes the distance and clinches.
Papaioanou makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Esposito blocking some punches.
Papaioanou working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papaioanou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Esposito lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Esposito breaks from the clinch.
Esposito connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Papaioanou's hands.
Papaioanou misses with a hook
and Esposito counters with a nice double leg into side control. Papaioanou won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito wants to control but Papaioanou is keeping him busy.
Esposito is trying to ground and pound but Papaioanou uses the momentary lack of control by Esposito to regain half guard.
Papaioanou works his way to full guard. Good work.
Papaioanou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Esposito wants to control from the top but Papaioanou keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Esposito not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Papaioanou is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Esposito trying to control but Papaioanou is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Papaioanou lands a lovely overhand right.
Esposito scores with a crisp jab that stopped Papaioanou in his tracks.
Papaioanou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Esposito was well out of range. Poor timing from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Esposito.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Javier Esposito did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Esposito fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Papaioanou has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Papaioanou misses with a series of wild punches.
A low kick from Papaioanou is predictable there
and Esposito counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Esposito.
Esposito drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Esposito misses with a body punch.
Esposito turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Esposito manages to end up in side control.
Esposito controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito wants to control but Papaioanou is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Esposito is looking to take a break and control but Papaioanou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Esposito tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Papaioanou misses with a hook to the body
and Esposito counters with a single leg into guard. Papaioanou didn't expect that.
Esposito postures up.
Esposito wants to control from the top but Papaioanou keeps moving.
Papaioanou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Esposito is one step ahead there.
Esposito trying to control the position from guard on top but Papaioanou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Papaioanou trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papaioanou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Esposito is one step ahead there.
Javier Esposito overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Esposito cracks Papaioanou with a solid left hand.
Esposito trying to control the position from guard on top but Papaioanou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Esposito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou throws a body shot but no joy.
Papaioanou leaves Esposito with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Papaioanou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Esposito swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Esposito takes one on the button.
Papaioanou misses with a lunging right hand
and Esposito counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Esposito is fighting to break Papaioanou's control of his arms but Papaioanou is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Papaioanou looking for a guillotine here but Esposito defends easily.
Papaioanou is trying to keep Esposito in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Esposito had his way with Lefteris Papaioanou in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Papaioanou throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Esposito tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Papaioanou is in Esposito's guard.
Esposito looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Papaioanou puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Papaioanou wants to work for an arm triangle but Esposito is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Esposito is refusing to be controlled, as Papaioanou sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito is pressing down on Papaioanou's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Esposito lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Esposito looking to sit in guard and control but Papaioanou gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papaioanou drops back, looking for a kneebar! Esposito looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Esposito looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Esposito!
Papaioanou wants to control but Esposito postures up.
Esposito in side control, throwing shots but Papaioanou defends.
Esposito wants to control but Papaioanou is keeping him busy.
Papaioanou wants to control but Esposito postures up.
Lefteris Papaioanou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito trying to control the position but Papaioanou is working away.
Papaioanou tries to bench press Esposito off him but Esposito keeps the position.
Papaioanou manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Esposito performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Esposito is trying to control the action in half guard but Papaioanou is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Esposito wants to free his trapped foot but Papaioanou is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Esposito lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Papaioanou is looking to control Esposito's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Papaioanou avoid being mounted?
Esposito thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Esposito looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Papaioanou is fending him off so far but Esposito persists. Nope, Papaioanou circles away and we're back to standing.
Javier Esposito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Esposito takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Esposito takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Papaioanou feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Espositos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Papaioanou throws a leg kick
and Esposito counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Esposito is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Papaioanou wants to sweep here but Esposito controlling him for the moment.
Esposito content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Esposito chips away with some ground and pound.
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 Javier Esposito.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Esposito, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:45
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Esposito!
Javier Esposito retains his light heavyweight title!
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