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MMMA 63 Moors vs Alatalo 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Distacio Jr (ranked 3215 p4p, 402 weight class) and Brian Hardy (ranked 3208 p4p, 400 weight class). Brian Hardy will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Distacio Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hardy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hardy just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDistacio Jr.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hardy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nice defenses there by Distacio Jr.
Distacio Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Distacio Jr.
Distacio Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
Distacio Jr loads up on a big right hand but Hardy slips the punch.
Distacio Jr looks to throw the jab but Hardy is out of range.
Hardy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Distacio Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Distacio Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Distacio Jr swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Distacio Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Distacio Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Distacio Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hardy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Distacio Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hardy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hardy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Distacio Jr!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hardy is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Distacio Jr can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Distacio Jr wants to control but Hardy is having none of it.
Distacio Jr has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Distacio Jr bucks Hardy off and manages to get back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy throws a hook to the side of Distacio Jr's head but Distacio Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Distacio Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Distacio Jr looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Distacio Jr as Hardy shoots in.
Distacio Jr swinging wildly here.
Distacio Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Hardy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Distacio Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hardy.
Harry Distacio Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Hardy.
No joy there for Distacio Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Distacio Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hardy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Distacio Jr needs to keep his hands up - Hardy had a free shot at his head there.
Hardy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Distacio Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Distacio Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Hardy moves out of range easily.
Distacio Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hardy closes the distance and clinches up with Distacio Jr, looking for a takedown. Hardy pushes Distacio Jr against the cage but Distacio Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Distacio Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hardy's guard.
Distacio Jr trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hardy holds on and takes a little breather.
Distacio Jr is looking to pass into half guard but Hardy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hardy is in guard.
Distacio Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Hardy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hardy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hardy showed some decent athleticism there.
Hardy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Distacio Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hardy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Distacio Jr is trying to maintain the position but Hardy is very close to passing his half guard.
Distacio Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Distacio Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Distacio Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hardy is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brian Hardy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Distacio Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Hardy.
The fighters circling - Distacio Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Distacio Jr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hardy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Distacio Jr looking to control.
Distacio Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy controlling the position.
Distacio Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hardy pulls Distacio Jr in to control the position.
Brian Hardy has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Distacio Jr with a nice head shot there.
Distacio Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Distacio Jr wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Distacio Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Distacio Jr is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hardy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hardy has escaped and now he's on top!
Hardy content to stall in guard here.
Hardy wants to pass the guard but Distacio Jr is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Distacio Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hardy manages to get himself to full guard.
Distacio Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardy is keeping the position for now.
Hardy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Distacio Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Hardy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Distacio Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Distacio Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy won't allow Distacio Jr to sweep him here.
Distacio Jr keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Distacio Jr has a closed guard, preventing Hardy from standing up.
Distacio Jr has momentary wrist control but Hardy slips an elbow through the middle.
Hardy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Distacio Jr is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Distacio Jr is trying to keep Hardy in close.
Distacio Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Distacio Jr working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hardy fails with the takedown.
Distacio Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hardy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Distacio Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Distacio Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hardy misses with a looping left.
Distacio Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hardy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hardy throws out a counter right but Distacio Jr avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brian Hardy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Distacio Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hardy lands with a straight right. Distacio Jr didn't see that one coming.
Harry Distacio Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardy misses with a series of wild punches.
Distacio Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Harry Distacio Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Hardy looks to land a right hand but Distacio Jr moved out of range.
Distacio Jr jabs at Hardy's body.
Distacio Jr scores with a leg kick.
Distacio Jr throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Distacio Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hardy looks for a takedown but Distacio Jr sprawls well.
Distacio Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Distacio Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hardy is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Distacio Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Distacio Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab.
Distacio Jr misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardy! But no joy.
Hardy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Distacio Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Distacio Jr throws a strike but Hardy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Distacio Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hardy manages to get himself to full guard.
Distacio Jr won't allow Hardy to get back to his feet.
Hardy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Let's hope that Hardy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy trying to keep a closed guard but Distacio Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Distacio Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hardy controls Distacio Jr momentarily but Distacio Jr frees himself.
Distacio Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Harry Distacio Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy has his hands on Distacio Jr's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Distacio Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Hardy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Distacio Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hardy wants to get back to full guard.
Distacio Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
Distacio Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hardy manages to get to full guard.
Hardy looking for a sweep. Not yet Hardy, not yet.
Hardy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy controls Distacio Jr momentarily but Distacio Jr frees himself.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Distacio Jr from controlling successfully.
Distacio Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hardy pulls Distacio Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Hardy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Distacio Jr's guard.
Distacio Jr trying to control the position.
Distacio Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hardy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Distacio Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hardy 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Hardy!
Brian Hardy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damien Redman (ranked 2662 p4p, 282 weight class) and Esko Marttinen (ranked 2079 p4p, 221 weight class). Redman comes to the cage accompanied by Put Your Lights On . Marttinen has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Damien Redman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Esko Marttinen!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redman checks a low kick from Marttinen.
Marttinen throws a looping overhand right but Redman ducks down to avoid it.
Marttinen lands a head shot.
Marttinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Redman checks a leg kick nicely.
Marttinen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Marttinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Redman.
Redman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Marttinen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A lazy body kick from Marttinen
and Redman counters with an outside leg kick.
Redman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Redman misses with a kick to the body.
Marttinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab from Marttinen.
Marttinen throws a sloppy head kick and Redman moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Redman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marttinen throws the left hand but Redman avoids the punch easily.
Marttinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redman.
Redman avoids the head kick by Marttinen.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Marttinen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Marttinen throws a jab when Redman was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman lands a nice hook to Marttinen's body. Marttinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Redman!
Marttinen with a nice cross.
Redman fakes the leg kick and cracks Marttinen in the body.
Marttinen tried to score with a low kick but Redman checks it.
Redman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marttinen misses with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marttinen, right into the meat.
Redman throws a solid leg kick but Marttinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Redman.
Redman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marttinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marttinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Redman is able to avoid easily.
Good leg kick by Redman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Marttinen looks for the body kick but Redman saw that one coming.
Redman tries to clinch but Marttinen moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marttinen fails with the takedown.
Marttinen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Redman.
Marttinen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Esko Marttinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marttinen swinging wildly here.
Marttinen avoids a kick to the body.
Redman misses with a body kick.
Marttinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Redman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marttinen sizes up Redman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marttinen moves out of range of the body kick from Redman.
Marttinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Redman. Redman obviously looking to wear him down.
Marttinen feints and then cracks Redman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Redman down.
Marttinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Redman throws a chopping leg kick but Marttinen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Redman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marttinen.
Redman avoids the head kick by Marttinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redman doesn't manage to clinch there - Marttinen circles away.
Nice defenses there by Redman.
Redman throws a wild body kick that Marttinen sees coming a mile off.
Redman blocks a head kick by Marttinen.
Redman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Marttinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Damien Redman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esko Marttinen.
Marttinen throws a hook but Redman blocks it.
Redman scores with a kick to the body.
Marttinen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Redman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marttinen. Redman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Marttinen manages to circle out of the way.
Redman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marttinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marttinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Redman misses with a body kick.
Marttinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Redman.
Redman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Redman slips under a jab.
Marttinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marttinen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redman forces Marttinen back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marttinen misses with a punch to the body.
Marttinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Redman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Marttinen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marttinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Redman avoiding damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redman.
Marttinen blocks the elbow strike.
Marttinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Redman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Redman lands an elbow that stopped Marttinen in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marttinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Esko Marttinen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Marttinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marttinen throws out a loose jab but Redman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redman walks into a stiff left hand from Marttinen.
Redman misses with a kick to the body.
And Marttinen responds with a good body kick, but Redman manages to step out the way in time.
Marttinen throws a solid leg kick but Redman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Marttinen.
Redman avoids the head kick by Marttinen.
Redman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Marttinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Redman's calf.
Redman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Esko Marttinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marttinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Redman doesn't seem bothered though.
Redman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Redman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Marttinen misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marttinen throws a good cross that connects.
Marttinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Redman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marttinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marttinen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Redman if he has to take too many more of those.
Redman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marttinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marttinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marttinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marttinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marttinen.
Redman is looking to wear down Marttinen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Marttinen scores with a jab to the head.
Marttinen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Marttinen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Redman can't do much from the bottom here.
Redman is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Marttinen is controlling him well.
Marttinen trying to control the position but Redman is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marttinen tries for a kimura but Redman is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redman wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Redman, who protects the arm well.
Redman is not content to let Marttinen control the position.
Redman is trying to get back to half guard.
Redman is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Marttinen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Redman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Marttinen working away.
Marttinen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Marttinen is looking to take a break and control but Redman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marttinen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Redman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marttinen wants to control but Redman is keeping him busy.
Redman stops Marttinen from passing to mount.
Marttinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Redman tries to bench press Marttinen off him but Marttinen keeps the position.
Marttinen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Redman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Marttinen but great work by Redman.
Marttinen regains half guard.
Redman controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marttinen is not content to let Redman control the position.
Marttinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Redman is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esko Marttinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A good leg kick by Marttinen.
Redman thumps Marttinen with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Marttinen.
Marttinen lands a jab to the nose.
Redman defending well as Marttinen loads up on a big left hand.
Marttinen shoots for a takedown but Redman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Marttinen backs away, Redman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Redman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marttinen is looking to land body kicks.
Marttinen is looking to slow Redman down with leg kicks.
Marttinen shoots in but no luck this time.
A big right from Marttinen misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marttinen throws an off balance right hand
and Redman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Marttinen. Beautiful body shot.
Marttinen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Esko Marttinen has been cut.
Marttinen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Redman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marttinen checks it well.
Redman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marttinen shoots in but no luck this time.
Damien Redman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esko Marttinen.
Marttinen fails to land with a series of punches.
Marttinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marttinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marttinen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Redman throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Marttinen.
Marttinen shoots for a double leg takedown but Redman sprawls well. He's pushed Marttinen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Redman is looking to clinch but Marttinen is avoiding it.
Redman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Damien Redman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marttinen throws a head kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marttinen.
A nice inside leg kick there by Redman. That's going to slow Marttinen down.
Marttinen throws a push kick but Redman slaps the foot to one side.
Marttinen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marttinen connects with a leg kick. Redman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Redman just misses with a punch to the body.
Marttinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marttinen throws the left hand but Redman avoids the punch easily.
Redman tried to counter with a leg kick but Marttinen avoided it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Redman looks for the body kick but Marttinen saw that one coming.
Redman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Redman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Redman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Marttinen gets through Redman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marttinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marttinen gets through Redman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Redman throws an elbow that misses.
Redman lands an elbow inside.
Redman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Marttinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Redman backwards.
Marttinen blocks an elbow strike.
Redman misses with an elbow strike.
Marttinen misses with the head strike.
Marttinen throws a head punch that misses.
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Marttinen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Damien Redman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marttinen avoids a wild elbow strike from Redman.
Marttinen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Redman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Marttinen fails to land.
Marttinen misses with some punches.
Marttinen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Damien Redman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Redman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Redman is stalling here.
Redman lands an elbow inside.
Marttinen dodges an elbow strike from Redman.
Marttinen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Marttinen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Marttinen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Redman escapes and throws Marttinen's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Redman decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redman clinches up against the cage.
Marttinen working aggressively here.
Redman is stalling here.
Marttinen avoids the elbow strike from Redman, against the cage.
Marttinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marttinen is trying to drag Redman to the mat but Redman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Marttinen throws a head punch that misses.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Marttinen shrugs off.
Marttinen working aggressively here.
Marttinen misses with the head strike.
Marttinen can't find room to land a body shot as Redman controls the action.
Marttinen has a couple of punches blocked by Redman.
Redman misses with an elbow over the top.
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 Damien Redman.
I think Marttinen 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esko Marttinen!
Esko Marttinen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Biggs (ranked 2395 p4p, 316 weight class) and Billy Butcher (ranked 2972 p4p, 381 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Butcher's choice of entrance music: Won't Back Down. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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32
225 lbs
12 - 13 - 0 |
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35
210 lbs
16 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Biggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Billy Butcher!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butcher scores with a crisp jab that stopped Biggs in his tracks.
Butcher misses the jab.
Butcher lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Biggs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Butcher.
Justin Biggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biggs misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Butcher on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Biggs.
Butcher throws a low kick but Biggs avoids it.
Biggs has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite in the buildup to the fight.
Butcher takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Biggs does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggs wants to slow Butcher down by chopping away at his legs.
Biggs misses with a combination
and Butcher counters with a left to the body.
Butcher lands a really nice looking cross but Biggs seems unphased.
It looks like Justin Biggs has been cut.
Biggs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Biggs throws a low kick but it's checked well by Butcher.
Nice defenses there by Biggs.
Butcher scores with a leg kick.
Butcher walks into a straight right hand from Biggs.
A slow jab from Biggs misses its intended target.
Biggs throws a series of punches but Butcher avoids them all with ease.
A clash of legs there as Biggs blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggs tries to bum rush Butcher with a series of wild strikes but Butcher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Butcher throws a poor cross that misses
and Biggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Biggs misses.
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!
Butcher fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Biggs blocks a jab.
Butcher thumps Biggs with a low kick.
Butcher just misses with a punch to the body.
Butcher thuds a left hand into Biggs's body.
Biggs moves away from the strike by Butcher.
Biggs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Butcher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Biggs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Butcher.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Butcher slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Biggs slips under a jab.
Butcher motions for Biggs to come forward. Butcher throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Biggs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Butcher throws a series of punches but Biggs avoids them all with ease.
Butcher wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Butcher tries to bum rush Biggs with a series of wild strikes but Biggs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Biggs takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Biggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Butcher throws out a counter right but Biggs avoids it with no problem.
Butcher throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggs stalks Butcher and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Butcher's face. Butcher staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butcher looks to score with a jab to the body but Biggs is just out of range.
As Butcher looks to move away, Biggs throws a big counter combo but Butcher just gets out of the way.
Biggs throws a shot from downtown. Butcher moves away and avoids it.
Biggs lands a two punch combo.
Butcher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biggs moves away.
Butcher checks the leg kick nicely there.
A combination from Butcher does no damage.
Butcher attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Biggs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Butcher misses with a right hand
letting Biggs counter with a right hand.
Biggs looks to land a combination but Butcher avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Billy Butcher will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Justin Biggs's cut.
That's time! Biggs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Biggs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Butcher.
Butcher throws a quick inside leg kick.
Biggs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Butcher circles away quickly and effectively.
Butcher misses with a straight left.
Butcher fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Biggs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Some bone on bone action there as Biggs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As Butcher looks to move away, Biggs throws a big counter combo but Butcher just gets out of the way.
Butcher on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Biggs. Biggs obviously looking to wear him down.
Butcher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggs just misses with a punch to the body.
Butcher scores with a jab to the body.
Biggs lands a jab to the nose.
Biggs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Butcher lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Butcher was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Biggs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Biggs misses with a low kick.
Biggs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Butcher finds it's way round the side to connect with Biggs's head.
Butcher avoids a punch combination nicely.
Billy Butcher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Butcher tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Biggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Justin Biggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Butcher cracks Biggs with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Butcher cracks Biggs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Justin Biggs's cut is getting worse.
Biggs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Biggs scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butcher moves out of range of the strikes.
Butcher walks into a straight right hand from Biggs.
Butcher throws a lazy right hand but Biggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Biggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Butcher.
Biggs defending well as Butcher loads up on a big left hand.
Butcher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Biggs.
Biggs scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Butcher looks to land a left hand but Biggs moved out of range nicely.
Butcher throws a right and a left that Biggs avoids nicely.
Biggs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Butcher.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butcher tries a head kick but it misses.
Biggs throws the left hand but Butcher avoids the punch easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Biggs.
Butcher staying out of range there.
Butcher moves away from the strike by Biggs.
Butcher staying out of range there.
Butcher throws a leg kick
and Biggs counters with a good low kick that Butcher was not able to check.
A swing and a miss from Biggs.
It seemed like Butcher was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Biggs staying out of range there.
Biggs looks to land a left hand but Butcher moved out of range nicely.
Butcher throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Biggs on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Butcher.
A big left from Butcher misses.
It looked like Biggs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Biggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Butcher was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Butcher throws a lazy head kick
and Biggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Biggs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Butcher throws a jab when Biggs was well out of range.
Butcher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Biggs.
Biggs throws a leg kick that misses.
Butcher swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Biggs shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Butcher eats them both and turns towards Biggs to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A bone on bone clash there as Butcher blocks the leg kick.
Biggs misses with a hook
and Butcher counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Biggs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Justin Biggs's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Biggs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Butcher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Biggs manages to avoid it.
Biggs ducks under a wild hook from Butcher.
An attempted straight right counter from Biggs misses the target.
A slow jab from Butcher misses its intended target.
Butcher misses the jab.
Biggs throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Butcher on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Biggs scores with a nice right hand.
Biggs slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Butcher.
Butcher throws out a counter right but Biggs avoids it with no problem.
Butcher throws a head kick that half lands.
Biggs clobbers Butcher with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Biggs connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Biggs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Biggs misses with the combination.
Butcher misses with a straight right.
Butcher misses with a hook. Biggs ducked under it nicely.
Biggs misses with a double jab
and Butcher counters with a stiff right hand.
Biggs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Biggs lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Butcher has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Butcher misses its intended target.
Butcher stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Biggs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good leg kick by Biggs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Biggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biggs scoring well with a low kick there.
Biggs scores with a jab to the body.
Biggs motions for Butcher to come forward. Biggs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Butcher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Biggs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butcher shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Butcher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Butcher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Biggs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Biggs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Biggs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Butcher. Butcher obviously looking to wear him down.
Butcher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Biggs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Butcher on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Butcher staying out of range there.
Biggs misses with an uppercut
and Butcher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A combination from Biggs does no damage.
Butcher cracks Biggs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Biggs misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Biggs missing with a left hand there. Butcher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Biggs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Biggs stalks Butcher and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Butcher's face. Butcher staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biggs lands a jab to Butcher's midsection.
Biggs moves away from the strike by Butcher.
Biggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Butcher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Butcher pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Biggs back to the cage. Butcher follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Biggs is rocked!
Justin Biggs's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Biggs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Biggs throws a right hand that misses
and Butcher counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Biggs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Biggs gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Butcher gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Biggs is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Butcher!
Billy Butcher gave a mention to KnockOut in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Garrick Head (ranked 2140 p4p, 211 weight class) and Rodney Holzken (ranked 2631 p4p, 246 weight class). Holzken has chosen Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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32
154 lbs
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30
157 lbs
18 - 15 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Garrick Head!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodney Holzken!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Head wants it to stay on the feet.
Holzken shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Head napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Head explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Holzken fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Head is looking to counter the offense by Holzken and move into the clinch.
We've been informed that Holzken 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.
Head gets a clinch.
Head has a couple of punches blocked by Holzken.
Holzken tries for a takedown. No joy.
Garrick Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodney Holzken.
Head tries a body shot but Holzken blocks it.
I was talking to Head's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
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!
Holzken blocking some punches.
Holzken is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Head gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Head throws a head punch that misses.
Head lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holzken backwards.
Head goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holzken tries to score a body lock takedown but Head shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Holzken is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Head pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Holzken tries for a takedown but Head manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head misses with a punch on the inside.
Holzken blocks an uppercut.
Head misses with a punch on the inside.
Head misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Head is pressed up against the cage. Holzken has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Head down to the mat. Head avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Holzken doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Head will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holzken scores with a punch to the head.
Head connects with a good right hand that stumbles Holzken. Holzken circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Head connects with a body shot.
Head scores with a decent looking hook.
Head showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holzken.
Holzken throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Head moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holzken is working for takedown but Head is calmly controlling the position for now.
Head lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head prevents a takedown attempt there.
Head misses with the head strike.
Holzken blocks a body shot from Head.
Head prevents a takedown attempt there.
Head is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Head swings wildly with an uppercut but Holzken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Head doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Head throws a punch but it's blocked by Holzken.
Holzken wants a takedown but no success here.
Head makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Head lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Head tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holzken's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Holzken.
Holzken tries to score a body lock takedown but Head shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Head is pressed up against the cage. Holzken has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Head down to the mat. Head avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Holzken looks to land a left hand but Head moved out of range nicely.
Head scores with a nice body kick.
Head rushes Holzken and presses him up against the cage.
Holzken blocks a body shot from Head.
Head scores with a hook to the body.
Head goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Head fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Head.
Head swings wildly with an uppercut but Holzken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Head has a couple of punches blocked by Holzken.
Holzken has clasped his hands together around Head's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Head might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Head tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holzken is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Head is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Holzken working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Head tries to escape but Holzken is in control.
Holzken is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Head knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Head controls the position for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrick Head dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice jab there from Head.
Holzken fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Garrick Head is winning the standup battle so far.
Head misses with an uppercut.
Head comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Holzken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holzken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Head stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Holzken shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Head keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holzken misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Holzken tries to score a power double leg takedown but Head sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Holzken somewhat.
Garrick Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodney Holzken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Holzken throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Head was covering up waiting for the punch and Holzken finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Head has his feet on Holzken's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head looks to land a body kick but Holzken moved away.
Holzken tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodney Holzken is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Head just misses with a punch to the body.
Head misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holzken.
It seemed like Holzken was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Head ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Head swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holzken moves away.
Holzken shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Head as he jumps to the side.
Head swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Head avoids a punch combination nicely.
Head is looking to counter punch.
Head swings for the body but Holzken moves out of range.
Holzken scores with a nice right hand.
Holzken throws a leg kick but Head checks it.
Head dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Head works Holzken's body with a nice hook.
Holzken changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Head tries to avoid it but Holzken manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Head to the ground. Head escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Holzken is breathing heavily.
Holzken shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Holzken showed some decent athleticism there.
Head kicks Holzken off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Head throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holzken shoots in and drives through. Head sprawls well.
Head is looking to wear down Holzken with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Head has closed the distance and engaged Holzken in a clinch.
Head doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Head lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holzken backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holzken.
Head lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Head.
A head punch on the inside from Head fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Head creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Head swings wildly with an uppercut but Holzken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garrick Head has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Holzken blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head can't find room to land a body shot as Holzken controls the action.
Holzken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Head working aggressively here.
A short right from Head on the inside.
Head lands a left hand.
Holzken blocks a body shot from Head.
Head swings wildly with an uppercut but Holzken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Head has a couple of punches blocked by Holzken.
Still in the clinch, Head scores with a nice short uppercut.
Holzken has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Head avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Head.
Head tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Head is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holzken can do to turn this around?
Holzken blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holzken is looking for a takedown.
Holzken tries to score a body lock takedown but Head shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Holzken tries for a takedown but Head manages to get underhooks.
Holzken is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Head gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Head lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Holzken can't get the takedown.
Head tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Head.
A head punch on the inside from Head fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Head lands an uppercut.
Head misses with the head strike.
Head working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holzken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Head misses with some punches.
Head misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrick Head dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Holzken avoids a kick to the body.
Holzken misses with a few strikes there.
Head displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Holzken.
Head is looking to counter the offense by Holzken and move into the clinch.
Head misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holzken.
Head just misses with a punch to the body.
Head moves away from the strike by Holzken.
Head seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Holzken closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Head to the mat! Head manages to get full guard.
Head pushes Holzken off and scrambles back to his feet.
Holzken throws a right and a left that both miss.
Holzken takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holzken rushes Head and presses him up against the cage.
Head presses Holzken against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Head prevents a takedown attempt there.
Head tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Head lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holzken backwards.
Head lands a hook that snaps the head of Holzken backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Head creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Holzken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Head.
Holzken blocks a body shot from Head.
A shot in the inside from Head.
Head misses with a punch on the inside.
Head misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holzken prevents a body shot from Head.
Head misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holzken's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Holzken blocks an uppercut.
Head working aggressively here.
Head lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head working aggressively here.
Holzken has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Head avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Garrick Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodney Holzken.
Head misses with the head strike.
Holzken tries for a takedown. No joy.
Head tries to work over Holzken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rodney Holzken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holzken has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Head after a bit of a struggle.
Holzken takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Head tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Head swings wildly with an uppercut but Holzken uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Head misses with the head strike.
Holzken blocking some punches.
Head swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holzken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Head tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holzken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holzken backwards.
Head misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holzken has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Head is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Holzken wants to take the fight to the mat but Head manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Holzken tries to score a body lock takedown but Head shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Holzken is trying to drag Head to the mat but Head just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Head prevents a takedown attempt there.
Head working aggressively here.
Head tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holzken's elbow.
Holzken blocks an uppercut.
Head tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Head misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head prevents the takedown attempt.
Head lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Holzken lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Holzken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holzken blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holzken.
Holzken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Head lands a nice uppercut.
Holzken takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holzken prevents a body shot from Head.
Holzken misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Head creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Garrick Head is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holzken.
Head blocks an uppercut.
Head lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Holzken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holzken.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garrick Head showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Head has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garrick Head!
Garrick Head thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Wilson (ranked 2860 p4p, 301 weight class) and Maksymilian Gracie (ranked 1762 p4p, 194 weight class). Gracie has chosen King of Leon - Closer as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Maksymilian Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie blocks the body kick.
Wilson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wilson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Wilson trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilson is keeping the position for now.
Wilson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gracie is looking to stall here but Wilson recovers full guard.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie chips away with some ground and pound.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Wilson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Wilson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wilson manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Wilson's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wilson has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Wilson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Wilson working a defensive guard here.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is trying to improve his position.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie is staying tight to Wilson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gracie has an Americana. Wilson didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Gracie is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Gracie hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Maksymilian Gracie!
A relieved looking Maksymilian Gracie 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Brakeley (ranked 2400 p4p, 78 weight class) and George Patton (ranked 2158 p4p, 69 weight class). Brakeley kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Woke up this Morning. Patton has chosen Keep your hands to yourself- Georgia Satellites as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Brakeley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Patton!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patton tries to clinch there but Brakeley circles away.
Brakeley is looking to counter punch.
Patton tries to clinch but Brakeley moves out of range.
Brakeley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Patton doesn't seem bothered though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brakeley throws a leg kick but Patton checks it.
Patton throws a counter combo.
Patton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Patton lands a left hand.
Brakeley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Patton prevents Brakeley from breaking the clinch.
Patton pushes off an throws an elbow but Brakeley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brakeley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Patton has him pressed against the cage.
Brakeley wants to get back to striking at distance but Patton won't allow it.
Patton scores a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brakeley has had enough of the clinch but Patton keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brakeley.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brakeley.
Brakeley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Patton darts in trying to clinch
and Brakeley counters with an inside leg kick.
Brakeley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blackscar Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brakeley can pounce on him.
Patton moves in looking to clinch but Brakeley pushes him off.
Patton drives through and clinches with Brakeley against the cage.
Brakeley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brakeley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brakeley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brakeley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brakeley scores with a punch to the head.
Brakeley throws a head kick that misses
enabling Patton to counter with a crisp jab.
Patton tries to clinch there but Brakeley circles away.
Brakeley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brakeley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brakeley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Patton moves in looking to clinch but Brakeley pushes him off.
Brakeley misses with an uppercut.
Patton tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Brakeley to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brakeley throws a right and a left that Patton avoids nicely.
Patton rushes Brakeley and presses him up against the cage.
Brakeley manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brakeley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Patton is in Brakeley's guard.
Brakeley is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Patton presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Brakeley wants to break free but Patton has control.
Patton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Patton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brakeley's efforts to push away.
Brakeley tries to break the clinch but Patton is controlling the position.
Brakeley can't break the clinch.
Brakeley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brakeley sizes up Patton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Patton tries to clinch up but Brakeley circles away and keeps his distance.
Patton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brakeley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Patton stands and steps away. Brakeley gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Brakeley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Brakeley backs off Patton throws a huge counter combo but Brakeley manages to avoid it all.
Patton tries to clinch up.
Good shot there by Brakeley.
Brakeley throws a big shot that misses.
Patton drives through and clinches with Brakeley against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Patton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Patton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brakeley backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Patton fails to land.
Brakeley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Patton lands a nice uppercut.
Patton working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brakeley.
Patton working aggressively here.
Patton pushes Brakeley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Patton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brakeley is looking to break free of the clinch but Patton has double underhooks.
Patton throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patton scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patton swings wildly with an uppercut but Brakeley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Patton digs a right hand into Brakeley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brakeley's gas tank.
Brakeley has had enough of the clinch but Patton keeps him there for the moment.
Patton is leaning against Brakeley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brakeley is trying to break free.
Patton misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Brakeley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brakeley is trying to break the clinch but Patton is controlling him.
Patton prevents Brakeley from breaking the clinch.
Patton has a couple of punches blocked by Brakeley.
Patton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brakeley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Patton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Patton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brakeley's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but George Patton will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Patton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brakeley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Patton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brakeley lands a jab to the head.
Brakeley wants to slow Patton down by chopping away at his legs.
Brakeley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Patton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brakeley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Patton was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Patton clinches up with Brakeley and pushes him back against the cage.
Patton has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Brakeley seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Patton can turn it around.
Brakeley blocks a body shot from Patton.
Patton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brakeley's elbow.
Brakeley breaks the clinch.
Patton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Patton showed some decent athleticism there.
Brakeley makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Brakeley.
Patton slips under a jab.
Patton is trying to counter with his kicks.
Patton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brakeley finds it's way round the side to connect with Patton's head.
Patton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Brakeley manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Patton keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brakeley is looking to break free of the clinch but Patton has double underhooks.
Patton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brakeley.
Patton looking to throw knees to the head but Brakeley is blocking nicely.
Brakeley wants to break free but Patton has control.
Brakeley has had enough of the clinch but Patton keeps him there for the moment.
Patton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Patton.
Brakeley manages to break the clinch.
Brakeley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Michael Brakeley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Patton moves out of range as Brakeley strikes.
Patton shoots in and drives through. Brakeley sprawls well.
Brakeley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Patton has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Patton.
Brakeley can't break the clinch.
Patton throws a head punch that misses.
Brakeley is trying to break the clinch but Patton is controlling him.
Brakeley is looking to break free of the clinch but Patton has double underhooks.
Patton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brakeley breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Brakeley misses the target.
Patton is looking for the big counter here.
Patton fails with the takedown.
Brakeley throws a quick counter head kick but Patton was just out of range.
Brakeley swats away the attempt to clinch by Patton.
Patton tries to clinch up but Brakeley circles away and keeps his distance.
Brakeley wants to land a leg kick but Patton is out of range.
Brakeley misses with a shot to the body
and Patton counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Brakeley.
Patton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brakeley, pushing him back against the cage.
Patton tries a body shot but Brakeley blocks it.
Brakeley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brakeley can't break the clinch.
Patton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brakeley.
Brakeley working hard to break the clinch.
Patton misses with a punch on the inside.
Patton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brakeley's efforts to push away.
Patton misses with a body punch.
Brakeley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Patton keeps control of Brakeley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Patton misses with a body punch.
Patton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brakeley backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patton keeps control of Brakeley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Patton misses with some punches.
Patton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brakeley working hard to break the clinch.
Patton keeps control of Brakeley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brakeley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Patton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brakeley avoids it.
Brakeley wants to break free but Patton has control.
Brakeley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Patton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Brakeley wants to get back to his feet.
Patton stands up out of the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but George Patton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Brakeley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Patton rushes Brakeley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Patton presses Brakeley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Patton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Patton.
Brakeley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Patton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brakeley has had enough of the clinch but Patton keeps him there for the moment.
Patton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brakeley prevents a body shot from Patton.
Patton lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Michael Brakeley has been cut.
Brakeley tries to circle away but Patton has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patton struggles to land a body shot inside as Brakeley controls his hands.
Brakeley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Patton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brakeley is rocked!
Patton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brakeley blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Brakeley wants to break free but Patton has control.
Patton misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Patton.
Patton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brakeleys head.
Oh Brakeley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Patton prevents Brakeley from breaking the clinch.
Brakeley seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Patton.
Brakeley tries to break the clinch but Patton is controlling the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Patton.
Brakeley tries to circle away but Patton has him pinned against the cage.
Patton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brakeley is trying to break the clinch but Patton has him pressed against the cage.
Brakeley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Patton darts in looking for a takedown but Brakeley gets double underhooks and turns Patton into the cage.
A counter left hand to the body from Brakeley misses its target.
Patton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Michael Brakeley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brakeley is working an open guard so Patton takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Brakeley.
Patton ducks under a wild hook from Brakeley.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brakeley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Patton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brakeley pinned against the cage. Brakeley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Patton has Brakeley up against the cage in a clinch.
Patton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Patton lands with a short shot to the head.
Brakeley is trying to break the clinch but Patton has him pressed against the cage.
Patton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees in the clinch landing for Patton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patton pushes Brakeley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Patton struggles to land a body shot inside as Brakeley controls his hands.
Brakeley tries to circle away but Patton has him pinned against the cage.
Patton struggles to land a body shot inside as Brakeley controls his hands.
Michael Brakeley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brakeley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Patton has him pressed against the cage.
Brakeley is trying to force a seperation but Patton has the dominant position.
Brakeley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Patton darts in and clinches Brakeley up against the cage.
George Patton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Patton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brakeley's efforts to push away.
Patton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Patton looking to throw knees to the head but Brakeley is blocking nicely.
Brakeley working hard to break the clinch.
Patton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brakeley's efforts to push away.
Patton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brakeley backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Patton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brakeley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brakeley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brakeley tries to circle away but Patton has him pinned against the cage.
A body shot lands from Patton.
Patton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brakeley's elbow.
Brakeley manages to break the clinch.
Patton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brakeley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Patton takes the fight into the clinch.
Patton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brakeley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brakeley wants to get back to striking at distance but Patton won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Patton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Patton 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Patton!
A victorious George Patton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Fortune (ranked 573 p4p, 72 weight class) and Manny Machado (ranked 1309 p4p, 155 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dominic Fortune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Machado!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado throws a hook to the side of Fortune's head but Fortune sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some wild striking there from Machado.
Machado fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fortune has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Machado throws out a powerful jab.
A head kick misses from Fortune.
Machado is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fortune with a body shot.
Machado lands a jab to Fortune's midsection.
Machado has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fortune is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fortune throws a right and a left that Machado avoids nicely.
Fortune looks to throw the jab but Machado is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fortune manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Machado lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fortune doesn't seem phased though.
Machado connects with an inside leg kick.
Machado tries to clinch up.
Machado bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado throws a leg kick but Fortune moved away.
Fortune throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Machado tries to clinch but Fortune is having none of it.
Machado rushes Fortune and presses him up against the cage.
Fortune scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fortune swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fortune on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machado stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Machado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Machado misses with a knee to the head.
Fortune has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fortune tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fortune taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fortune has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
Machado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado swings wildly with an uppercut but Fortune uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machado is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fortune.
Machado misses with some punches.
Machado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fortune was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.
Fortune drops down looking for a counter takedown but Machado sprawls and moves away.
Machado misses with a shot to the body
and Fortune cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado jabs Fortune right on the nose. Fortune blinks but takes it well.
Machado misses with a two punch combination.
Fortune tries to counter by clinching up but Machado breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Machado.
Machado misses with a combination
and Fortune counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortune shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Machado eats them both and turns towards Fortune to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Machado finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Fortune's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Machado falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominic Fortune!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Quentin DeBramalo (ranked 703 p4p, 35 weight class) and Ricardo Monteban (ranked 714 p4p, 36 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Quentin DeBramalo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Quentin DeBramalo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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148 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Quentin DeBramalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricardo Monteban!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from DeBramalo misses its intended target.
DeBramalo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Monteban looks to land a right hand but DeBramalo moved out of range.
DeBramalo misses with a wild body shot.
Monteban fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
DeBramalo thumps Monteban with a low kick.
Monteban throws a body kick that misses.
DeBramalo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Monteban will feel that in the morning.
DeBramalo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Monteban to score with a decent uppercut.
Monteban moves out of range of the body kick from DeBramalo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeBramalo throws a big shot that misses.
DeBramalo scores with a hook.
Monteban lands a glancing blow to the side of DeBramalo's head.
DeBramalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monteban was well out of range. Poor timing from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo connects with a right hand. Monteban shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monteban is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DeBramalo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Monteban sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeBramalo. Monteban does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monteban drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
DeBramalo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
DeBramalo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Monteban looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Monteban gets cracked there but stands up to it.
DeBramalo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Monteban shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Monteban lands a nice short elbow.
DeBramalo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
My spies in The Coffee Shop inform me that Monteban has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Monteban is trying to control. DeBramalo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo is trying to maintain the position but Monteban is very close to passing his half guard.
Monteban wants to work for an arm triangle but DeBramalo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Monteban moves into full mount! DeBramalo won't be happy about that!
DeBramalo is squirming around, avoiding Monteban's attempts to control the action.
DeBramalo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Monteban dominating with strikes here.
DeBramalo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Monteban.
DeBramalo gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo gets back to full guard.
DeBramalo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Monteban trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DeBramalo is on top in guard.
DeBramalo chips away with some ground and pound.
Monteban wants to sweep here but DeBramalo controlling him for the moment.
Monteban working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DeBramalo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DeBramalo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Monteban is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo trying to control but Monteban is working from the bottom.
Monteban is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. DeBramalo is aware though and is defending well.
DeBramalo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Monteban is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. DeBramalo is aware though and is defending well.
Monteban is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but DeBramalo frees his head nicely. Oh but Monteban has switched to an armbar! DeBramalo is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ricardo Monteban!
Ricardo Monteban 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ken Womack (ranked 856 p4p, 120 weight class) and Antonio Lobo (ranked 846 p4p, 117 weight class). Womack comes to the cage accompanied by TUSK. Lobo has chosen Hayden James - Embrace as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ken Womack !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Antonio Lobo!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lobo throws a low kick but Womack moves out of range easily.
Lobo tries to score with a low kick but Womack moves his leg out of the way.
Womack has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thomas Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Womack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've been informed that Lobo 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.
Womack tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Womack goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Womack lands a glancing blow to the side of Lobo's head.
Lobo moves to clinch but Womack breaks away
and Womack counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lobo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lobo throws a leg kick which misses Womack 's front leg but catches the back leg as Womack tries to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Lobo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobo checks the leg kick.
Good work by Lobo as he checks the leg kick.
Womack tries to land a front kick but Lobo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Womack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lobo feints a counter leg kick.
Womack tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobo moves out of range as Womack strikes.
Womack misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Lobo.
Lobo ducks under a wild hook from Womack .
Lobo feints a counter leg kick.
Lobo slips a jab from Womack .
Lobo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Womack .
Lobo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lobo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lobo cracks the inside of Womack 's front leg.
Womack swinging wildly here.
Lobo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Womack 's calf.
Womack looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobo thumps Womack with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Womack checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lobo.
A low kick from Lobo is predictable there
and Womack counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Womack lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice shot lands for Womack .
Lobo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lobo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lobo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lobo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Womack tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lobo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Womack has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lobo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Womack checks the leg kick nicely there.
Womack swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Womack chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lobo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Womack .
A slapping leg kick lands for Lobo.
Lobo throws a leg kick but Womack sees it coming and moves out of range.
Womack throws a nice outside leg kick.
Womack throws a body punch but Lobo moves out of range.
Womack blocks a leg kick.
Womack throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lobo avoids it.
Lobo avoids the body shot from Womack .
Womack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lobo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Womack bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lobo's head.
Lobo tries to move into range but Womack moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lobo lands a leg kick that knocks Womack off balance momentarily.
Womack swats away the attempt to clinch by Lobo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Womack checks a low kick from Lobo.
Lobo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Womack .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Womack throws a hook to the side of Lobo's head but Lobo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lobo avoids the body shot from Womack .
Lobo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Womack throws the left hand but Lobo avoids the punch easily.
Womack scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lobo doesn't seem bothered though.
Lobo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lobo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Womack . That did some damage!
Lobo has closed the distance and engaged Womack in a clinch.
Womack throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lobos head.
Womack presses Lobo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lobo tries a body shot but Womack blocks it.
Lobo lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Lobo fails to land.
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 Ken Womack will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lobo staying out of range there.
Lobo tries to score with a low kick but Womack moves his leg out of the way.
Womack on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Womack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lobo dodges the punch combination from Womack .
Womack missing with a left hand there. Lobo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lobo flicks out a counter leg kick but Womack steps away.
A good leg kick by Lobo.
Lobo wants to land a leg kick but Womack is out of range.
Ken Womack is winning the standup battle so far.
Lobo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Womack .
Lobo connects with a solid leg kick.
Womack looks to score with a jab to the body but Lobo is just out of range.
Womack throws a lazy right hand but Lobo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lobo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Womack 's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Womack checks a leg kick.
Lobo slips a straight right by Womack .
Womack connects with an inside leg kick.
Womack swats away the attempt to clinch by Lobo.
Womack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lobo.
Lobo throws a leg kick
and Womack counters with a nice body kick.
Womack throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lobo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Womack .
Womack throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lobo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lobo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Womack .
A jab from Womack finds it's way through Lobo's defenses.
Lobo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Womack is looking to slow Lobo down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Womack catches Lobo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Womack feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lobo's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Womack lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lobo's sensitive parts.
Lobo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Womack is out of range.
The fighters circling - Womack throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Womack throws a low kick but Lobo moves out of range easily.
Womack throws a head kick but Lobo moves out of range.
Womack thows a body kick. Lobo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Womack lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Womack sizes up Lobo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Womack throws a leg kick but Lobo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Womack jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lobo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Womack checks it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Womack .
Lobo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Womack . That did some damage!
Womack throws a leg kick
and Lobo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Womack 's knee momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lobo, right into the meat.
Lobo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Womack checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Womack wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lobo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Womack misses with a looping left.
Lobo lands a leg kick that knocks Womack off balance momentarily.
Lobo connects with an inside leg kick.
Lobo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Womack does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice body punch from Womack .
Lobo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Womack .
Womack avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Womack is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Womack throws a right hand that Lobo ducks under and follows up with a left that Lobo also avoids with ease.
Lobo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lobo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Womack . That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Womack takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lobo throws a solid leg kick but Womack takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lobo.
Lobo throws a leg kick which misses Womack 's front leg but catches the back leg as Womack tries to avoid it.
Womack checks a low kick from Lobo.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Womack .
Lobo darts in and clinches Womack up against the cage.
Womack digs a right hand underneath Lobo's ribcage. Lobo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lobo is breathing heavily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lobo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Womack as the two fighters clinch.
Lobo can't find room to land a body shot as Womack controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Womack dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lobo throws a leg kick
and Womack makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lobo really felt that one!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Womack .
Lobo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Womack checks a leg kick nicely.
Lobo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lobo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Womack misses with a kick to the body.
Lobo thumps Womack with a low kick.
Womack has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lobo.
Lobo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Womack .
Lobo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Womack finds it's way round the side to connect with Lobo's head.
Lobo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Womack .
Womack chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Lobo.
Lobo throws a front kick aimed at Womack 's knee but Womack avoids it well.
Womack circles away from the clinch attempt.
Womack misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lobo.
Lobo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Womack tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lobo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lobo, right into the meat.
Lobo misses with a leg kick.
Womack scores with a spinning back kick!
Lobo avoids a kick to the body.
Womack misses with a head kick.
Lobo clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Womack lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lobo backwards.
Womack cracks Lobo with a nice body shot.
Lobo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lobo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Womack creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Womack blocking some punches.
Womack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lobo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Womack .
Lobo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Womack lands a nice uppercut.
Womack throws a head punch that misses.
Womack lands a hook to the side of the head.
Womack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Womack struggles to land a body shot inside as Lobo controls his hands.
Womack stalling in the clinch but Lobo improves position.
Lobo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lobo misses with a punch on the inside.
Lobo has a couple of punches blocked by Womack .
Womack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Womack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lobo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lobo tries a body shot but Womack blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Womack .
Womack lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Womack blocking some punches.
Womack throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lobos head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Womack .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Womack .
Lobo lands a nice uppercut.
Lobo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lobo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lobo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Womack lands with a light punch inside.
Womack throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lobos head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Womack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Womack misses with a body punch.
Womack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lobo can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lobo.
Womack lands a left hand.
Lobo tries to work over Womack 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Womack is working Lobo over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Womack - that landed with a thud.
Womack misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Womack working aggressively here.
Womack lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Womack .
Womack throws a punch but it's blocked by Lobo.
Womack manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Womack throws a head punch that misses.
Lobo misses with a body punch.
Lobo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Womack just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from Lobo on the inside.
Womack lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Womack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lobo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Womack swings wildly with an uppercut but Lobo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Womack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Womack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lobo's elbow.
Womack lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lobo blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Womack showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Womack has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Womack !
Our winner, Ken Womack , 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 Hugh Moors (ranked 154 p4p, 22 weight class) and Lasse Alatalo (ranked 363 p4p, 53 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hugh Moors!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lasse Alatalo!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alatalo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moors.
Moors looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alatalo throws a hook to the side of Moors's head but Moors sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moors is looking to counter punch.
Moors fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alatalo manages to avoid it.
Alatalo 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.
Moors takes a swing at Alatalo's ribcage but misses.
Alatalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Moors is just out of range.
Alatalo defending well as Moors loads up on a big left hand.
Moors takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Moors throws a shot from downtown. Alatalo moves away and avoids it.
Alatalo misses with a left hand
and Moors counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moors swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body kick there by Moors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo swings for the body but Moors moves out of range.
Moors is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alatalo.
Alatalo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alatalo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Moors connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alatalo scrambles back to his feet.
Alatalo lands a jab to Moors's midsection.
Moors throws an overhand right that lands on Alatalo's shoulder, as Alatalo tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moors misses with a hook
and Moors takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moors ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moors throwing a counter right hand but Alatalo manages to avoid it.
Alatalo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moors. Moors obviously looking to wear him down.
Moors keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alatalo.
A swing and a miss from Moors.
Alatalo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Moors throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alatalo.
Moors keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alatalo.
Moors was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Good exchange - Alatalo coming out on top.
Alatalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Alatalo misses.
Moors cracks the inside of Alatalo's front leg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moors. Alatalo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alatalo misses with a looping left.
Moors throws a leg kick that is checked
and Moors takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moors moves out of range as Alatalo strikes.
Moors clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alatalo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alatalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alatalo misses with some punches.
Alatalo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alatalo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alatalo tries a body shot but Moors blocks it.
Moors prevents a body shot from Alatalo.
Alatalo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Moors tries to throw a body punch but Alatalo avoids it by throwing Moors back against the cage.
Moors working aggressively here.
Moors lands a hook that snaps the head of Alatalo backwards.
Moors lands an uppercut.
Alatalo lands with a right to the head.
Moors lands a shoulder strike.
Alatalo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moors backwards.
Moors tries to throw a body punch but Alatalo avoids it by throwing Moors back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moors lands a right hand.
Alatalo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alatalo tries to throw a body punch but Moors avoids it by throwing Alatalo back against the cage.
Alatalo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Alatalo.
Alatalo swings wildly with an uppercut but Moors uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alatalo throws a punch but it's blocked by Moors.
Alatalo throws a punch but it's blocked by Moors.
Moors throws a punch but it's blocked by Alatalo.
Moors slowing the pace effectively.
Moors goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moors lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moors.
Alatalo misses with the head strike.
Moors tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Moors.
A short left from Alatalo.
Moors presses Alatalo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moors tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alatalo's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moors tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alatalo's elbow.
Alatalo prevents a body shot from Moors.
Alatalo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alatalo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alatalo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good shot there by Moors.
Hugh Moors seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Moors.
Good leg kick by Moors there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alatalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Alatalo scores with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Moors, right into the meat.
Moors changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Moors connects with a leg kick. Alatalo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alatalo looks to land a right hand but Moors moved out of range.
Moors lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alatalo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Moors connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alatalo scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Moors dominated that round.
That's time! Moors's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Alatalo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alatalo misses with a body shot.
Moors misses with a hook. Alatalo ducked under it nicely.
Moors dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alatalo. That did some damage!
Moors slips a jab from Alatalo.
Alatalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Alatalo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Moors takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Moors fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alatalo checks it well.
Alatalo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moors.
Moors throws out a loose jab but Alatalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Alatalo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Moors throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moors is looking to chop away at Alatalo's legs.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moors moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alatalo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alatalo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moors.
A countering left hand to the body from Alatalo misses.
Moors takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Moors throws a hook but Alatalo blocks it.
Moors chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Some bone on bone action there as Alatalo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Moors uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
Moors tests Alatalo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alatalo. Moors does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moors thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alatalo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moors scores with a decent looking hook.
Alatalo throws out a loose jab but Moors uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alatalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moors has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Moors misses with a left hand
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moors scoring well with a low kick there.
Alatalo lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moors jabs Alatalo right on the nose. Alatalo blinks but takes it well.
Alatalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Moors on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Moors connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Moors throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Moors ducks right into an uppercut from Alatalo.
Moors looks to land a right hand but Alatalo moved out of range.
Alatalo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moors.
Moors displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alatalo throws out the jab.
Alatalo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moors looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A punch combination from Moors misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Moors misses with a body kick.
Moors goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alatalo throws out a counter right but Moors avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alatalo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Moors avoids the body shot from Alatalo.
Alatalo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alatalo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
As Alatalo backs away, Moors returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Alatalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moors.
Moors throws a low kick but Alatalo avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alatalo! But no joy.
Moors scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alatalo in his tracks.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut. Moors saw that one coming.
Moors swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Alatalo misses its intended target.
Moors misses with a left hand
and Alatalo counters with a nice uppercut.
Moors throws a body kick that misses.
Hugh Moors is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Moors does it's job there.
Moors uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alatalo.
Alatalo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moors throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alatalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moors throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moors blocks a jab.
Moors looks to throw a body kick
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moors dips to his left and cracks Alatalo with an uppercut!
Moors feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alatalo's calf.
Moors thumps Alatalo with a low kick.
Moors moves into the clinch.
Moors misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moors tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alatalo scores with a hook to the body.
Alatalo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alatalo can't find room to land a body shot as Moors controls the action.
Moors misses with a body punch.
Alatalo has a couple of punches blocked by Moors.
Alatalo working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hugh Moors will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Alatalo swings for the body but Moors moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Moors.
Moors lands with a right hand.
Moors throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alatalo on the side of the head.
Alatalo slips a jab from Moors.
Alatalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moors lands with a cross.
Moors takes a swing at Alatalo's ribcage but misses.
Alatalo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Moors attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo punishes Moors's body with a nice straight punch.
Alatalo moves out of range of the strikes.
Alatalo throws a right hand that misses
and Moors counters by clinching up.
A right handed body shot lands from Moors.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alatalo lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alatalo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alatalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moors misses with some punches.
Moors swings wildly with an uppercut but Alatalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moors lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moors lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Moors can't find room to land a body shot as Alatalo controls the action.
Alatalo tries a body shot but Moors blocks it.
Moors lands a shoulder strike.
Moors blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moors cracks Alatalo with a nice body shot.
Moors lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alatalo backwards.
Moors softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Moors.
Moors works on Alatalo's body with a couple of short punches.
Alatalo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alatalo blocks a body shot from Moors.
Alatalo blocks a body shot from Moors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alatalo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moors dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moors uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alatalo.
Moors misses with a kick to the body.
Alatalo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Moors lands a lovely overhand right.
Alatalo slips a jab from Moors.
Moors is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alatalo can do to turn this around?
Moors misses with a leg kick.
Alatalo throws a lazy right hand but Moors sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut
and Moors counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moors throws a lazy right hand but Alatalo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moors gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moors manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alatalo throws out a loose jab but Moors uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moors throws a leg kick
and Alatalo counters with a nice body shot.
Alatalo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alatalo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alatalo staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Alatalo misses.
Alatalo lands a slapping body shot.
Alatalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moors.
Alatalo lands with a right hand.
Alatalo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alatalo drops his hands momentarily and Moors takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Moors getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alatalo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moors looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alatalo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moors scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alatalo misses with a hook.
Moors walks into a left hand.
Moors moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Moors throws a leg kick which misses Alatalo's front leg but catches the back leg as Alatalo tries to avoid it.
Nice shot by Moors.
Alatalo blocks a jab.
Moors cracks a nice hook into Alatalo's ribs.
Moors avoids the body shot from Alatalo.
Moors seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Moors lands a head shot.
Moors swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alatalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moors.
Moors throws a big shot that misses.
Alatalo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Moors has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Moors clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Alatalo swings for the body but Moors moves out of range.
Moors half committed to a counter leg kick.
Alatalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Moors.
As Alatalo backs away, Moors returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Moors has Alatalo up against the cage in a clinch.
Moors tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moors manages to pull guard.
Alatalo wants to control from the top but Moors keeps moving.
Alatalo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Moors is looking for a triangle but Alatalo pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alatalo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moors controls Alatalo momentarily but Alatalo frees himself.
Alatalo looking to pass the guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moors is pulling down on Alatalo's head. It's preventing any offense from Alatalo, at least for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moors rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alatalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alatalo blocks the body kick.
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.
Alatalo throws a looping overhand right but Moors ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Moors wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alatalo looks to land a right hand but Moors moved out of range.
Alatalo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Moors scores with a jab. Alatalo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A left lands for Moors.
A swing and a miss from Moors.
Moors throws a jab but it's blocked by Alatalo.
A little jabbing left from Alatalo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Moors throws a hook to the side of Alatalo's head but Alatalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alatalo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moors.
Moors throws the left hand but Alatalo avoids the punch easily.
Alatalo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moors looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alatalo misses with a looping right.
Moors half committed to a counter leg kick.
A low kick from Moors is predictable there
and Alatalo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moors gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Alatalo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alatalo misses with a straight right.
Moors throws a hook to the side of Alatalo's head but Alatalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Alatalo misses.
Moors throws a jab but it's blocked by Alatalo.
A good leg kick by Moors.
Moors throws a poor cross that misses
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good leg kick by Moors there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alatalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moors throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alatalo lands with an uppercut that bounces Moors off the cage and back into range.
Moors punishes Alatalo's body with a nice straight punch.
Moors connects with a body shot that sends Alatalo's belly button to the back.
Alatalo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alatalo scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alatalo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Moors counters by clinching up.
Moors lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hugh Moors has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Moors working aggressively here.
Alatalo prevents a body shot from Moors.
Good body shot from Moors.
Alatalo is trying to force a seperation but Moors has the dominant position.
Alatalo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moors misses with a body shot.
Alatalo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Moors throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alatalo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alatalo misses the jab.
Alatalo ducks under a wild hook from Moors.
A swing and a miss from Alatalo.
Alatalo misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Moors had his way with Lasse Alatalo in 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. This is the final round!
Alatalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alatalo throws a body punch but Moors moves out of range.
Alatalo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice body kick from Moors.
Moors throws a nice inside leg kick.
Moors fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alatalo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alatalo needs to keep his hands up - Moors had a free shot at his head there.
Alatalo throws a poor cross that misses
and Moors counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alatalo throws a looping overhand right but Moors ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo throws a looping overhand right but Moors ducks down to avoid it.
Alatalo blocks a head kick by Moors.
Moors lands a nice looking body shot.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut. Moors saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alatalo avoids the body shot from Moors.
Alatalo lands an overhand right.
Alatalo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moors momentarily.
Alatalo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moors throws out a loose jab but Alatalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moors throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alatalo.
Moors lands a leg kick that knocks Alatalo off balance momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Moors. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Moors.
Alatalo lands a jab.
Moors throws a big shot that misses.
Moors slips under a jab from Alatalo.
Alatalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moors.
Moors thumps Alatalo with a low kick.
Lasse Alatalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moors fakes the leg kick and cracks Alatalo in the body.
Nice shot lands for Moors.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alatalo swings for the body but Moors moves out of range.
It looked like Moors was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alatalo.
Moors throws a hook but Alatalo avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alatalo! But no joy.
Moors lunges at Alatalo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alatalo's hand.
Alatalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moors throws a lazy uppercut
and Alatalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Alatalo misses.
Moors wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Moors jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alatalo scores with the left hand. Moors knows he should have avoided that one.
A shot to the liver by Moors. Beautiful body shot.
Moors lands a jab.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Moors half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moors with a jab.
Moors listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Moors. Alatalo shrugs it off though.
Alatalo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moors takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hugh Moors is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moors misses with a body kick.
Moors bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alatalo misses the body punch
and Moors counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alatalo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alatalo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moors. Alatalo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Moors.
Moors lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alatalo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moors throws out the jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Alatalo blocks the leg kick.
Alatalo throws a right hand that misses
and Moors counters with a left to the body.
Alatalo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Moors can pounce on him.
Moors throws a wild body kick that Alatalo sees coming a mile off.
Alatalo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Moors slips under a jab.
Alatalo throws a looping overhand right but Moors ducks down to avoid it.
Alatalo swings for the body but Moors moves out of range.
Alatalo loads up on a big right hand but Moors slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugh Moors showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moors has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugh Moors!
Hugh Moors retains his welterweight title!
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