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CCF FN27:Wearmouth v Veronin 3 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Molby (ranked 5890 p4p, 664 weight class) and Billy Kidman (ranked 6947 p4p, 707 weight class). Kidman has chosen You Can Run as his entrance music. Billy Kidman looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jan Molby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Kidman!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kidman fails to land the takedown.
Kidman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Molby's waist but Molby gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kidman off to one side.
Molby half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kidman checks a low kick from Molby.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kidman or perhaps it was just good defense by Molby, which made it look bad.
Kidman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Molby is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jan Molby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Kidman.
Kidman gets caught flat footed, as Molby shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Molby slips nicely into half guard.
We've been hearing that Molby has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kidman won't allow Molby to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molby passes to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidman struggling a bit here.
Molby lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Molby scoring with punches from side control.
Molby in side control lands a decent elbow.
Molby lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kidman down.
Kidman is rocked!
Molby crunches a massive hammerfist down on Kidman - he's out! Molby Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jan Molby!
A less than humble Jan Molby misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Billy Kidman had this to say: 'I'll be back'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Magyan Murko (ranked 3868 p4p, 386 weight class) and Ricardinho Vieira (ranked 3631 p4p, 371 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magyan Murko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardinho Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vieira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Murko slips a jab from Vieira.
Murko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murko leaves Vieira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And Murko counters with a quick kick to the body but Vieira blocks it.
Vieira looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Murko!
Murko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vieira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Murko gets back to half guard.
Vieira is thwarting Murko's attempts to control the position.
Vieira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira winds up and cracks Murko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Murko won't allow Vieira to pass to mount.
Vieira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Murko is just riding it out for now. Vieira eventually gives up the hold.
Murko is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Jungle -Apply Within, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Vieira is looking for a kimura but Murko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vieira to get the leverage.
Vieira is trying to work for a kimura but Murko is defending well.
Murko is trying to get back to full guard.
Vieira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Murko is working hard here to advance position.
Murko is doing well to control the position and prevent Vieira from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murko has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vieira wants to control but Murko is keeping him busy.
Vieira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Murko is just riding it out for now. Vieira eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murko wants to improve his position but Vieira is controlling well.
Murko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Murko tries to roll over but Vieira keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is nestled in close to Murko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vieira is looking for a kimura but Murko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vieira to get the leverage.
Murko tries to get to full guard but Vieira has control of the leg.
Murko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murko is looking to improve his position.
Vieira works his foot free and advances to mount.
Vieira prevents Murko from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Murko has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Murko!
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Murko from controlling successfully.
Vieira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vieira looking for a guillotine here but Murko defends easily.
Vieira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murko wants to pass the guard but Vieira is keeping the position.
Murko trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardinho Vieira dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vieira moves out of range as Murko throws a body kick.
Vieira takes one to the chin there.
Vieira throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Murko tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vieira is in Murko's guard.
Murko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vieira is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Murko is looking for a triangle but Vieira pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira stands and throws Murko's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Murko gets back to half guard.
Vieira wants to work for an arm triangle but Murko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murko gets full guard.
Vieira postures up.
Vieira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vieira drops back looking for a leg! Murko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Murko manages to kick Vieira off! Vieira jumps back into Murko's guard.
Vieira lands a couple of digs.
Murko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vieira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Murko keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Murko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vieira is aware though and is defending well.
Vieira is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murko is looking to cinch up a triangle. Vieira throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Murko's body to avoid the submission. Murko has instead reached around Vieira's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Murko arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Magyan Murko!
An out of breath Magyan Murko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pasti Eldos (ranked 4365 p4p, 205 weight class) and Jose Pacheco (ranked 3392 p4p, 155 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pasti Eldos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Pacheco!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacheco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pasti Eldos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacheco gets tackled into the cage by Eldos. Eldos maintains the clinch.
Pacheco takes a shot to the head.
Eldos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Eldos throws a head punch that misses.
Pacheco tries for a takedown. No joy.
Eldos throws a punch but it's blocked by Pacheco.
Pacheco looking for a takedown.
Pasti Eldos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Pacheco.
A short left from Eldos.
Eldos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pacheco tries for a takedown but Eldos manages to get underhooks.
Eldos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pacheco tries to score a body lock takedown but Eldos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Eldos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco tries to score a body lock takedown but Eldos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pacheco drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eldos throws a head punch that misses.
Eldos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pacheco blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eldos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pacheco is trying to drag Eldos to the mat but Eldos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Eldos lands a right hand.
Eldos is struggling to control the position.
Eldos stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Eldos gets through Pacheco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eldos.
Eldos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pacheco blocks an uppercut.
Eldos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eldos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Eldos stops a takedown attempt from Pacheco.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eldos misses with the head strike.
Eldos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Eldos looking to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Eldos.
Eldos working aggressively here.
Eldos working aggressively here.
Eldos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eldos.
Pacheco blocks an uppercut.
Pacheco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eldos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pacheco backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eldos prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pacheco drops down looking for an ankle pick but Eldos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pacheco gets tackled into the cage by Eldos. Eldos maintains the clinch.
Pacheco is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Eldos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pacheco can't get the takedown.
Pacheco tries to score a body lock takedown but Eldos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco blocking some punches.
Eldos is trying to stall.
Pacheco wants a takedown but no success here.
Eldos digs a right hand into Pacheco's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pacheco's gas tank.
Eldos throws a punch but it's blocked by Pacheco.
Eldos has a couple of punches blocked by Pacheco.
Eldos avoiding damage.
Pacheco tries for a takedown. No joy.
Eldos working aggressively here.
Pacheco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eldos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pacheco.
Eldos tries a body shot but Pacheco blocks it.
Eldos controlling the action here for a moment.
Eldos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Eldos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pacheco has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Eldos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Eldos lands with a short shot to the head.
Eldos lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eldos.
Eldos is looking to control Pacheco's arms but Pacheco gets an underhook and turns him. Now Eldos has his back to the cage.
Pacheco being controlled against the cage.
Eldos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pacheco's elbow.
Eldos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Eldos's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Eldos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eldos stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Eldos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eldos stalling in the clinch but Pacheco improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasti Eldos 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.
Pacheco throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Eldos's waist but Eldos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pacheco off to one side.
Eldos clinches with his opponent.
Eldos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eldos lands a shoulder strike.
Pacheco has Eldos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Eldos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Eldos misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Eldos.
Pacheco wants to take the fight to the mat but Eldos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pasti Eldos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Pacheco.
Eldos avoiding damage.
Pacheco wants to take the fight to the mat but Eldos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pacheco blocking some punches.
Pacheco is working for takedown but Eldos is calmly controlling the position for now.
Eldos lands a left hand.
Eldos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pacheco can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco looking for a takedown.
Eldos lands with a left to the head.
Pacheco is trying to drag Eldos to the mat but Eldos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Eldos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pachecos head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Eldos on the inside.
Eldos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pacheco tries to score a body lock takedown but Eldos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The referee calls for Eldos to work.
A short right from Eldos on the inside.
Eldos displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pacheco up against the cage.
Eldos misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Eldos fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Eldos fails to land.
Eldos throws a punch but it's blocked by Pacheco.
Eldos has Pacheco pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pacheco.
Eldos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pacheco.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eldos leaning against his opponent.
Eldos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pacheco.
Still in the clinch, Eldos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Eldos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eldos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Eldos stalling in the clinch but Pacheco improves position.
Eldos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pacheco is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Eldos is defending well.
Eldos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pacheco is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Eldos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Eldos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pacheco backwards.
Eldos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Eldos throws a head punch that misses.
Eldos lands a left hand.
Eldos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eldos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Eldos fails to land.
Eldos is struggling to control the position.
Eldos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eldos prevents the takedown attempt.
Pacheco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eldos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eldos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eldos.
Pacheco turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pacheco manages to end up in side control.
Eldos tries to buck Pacheco off but Pacheco is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eldos is working hard here to advance position.
Eldos is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pacheco is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Pacheco moves to the back position.
Our spies down at at Tycoon Gym inform us that Pacheco has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco looking for the RNC.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pacheco is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Eldos knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Eldos for a finish.
Eldos is in bad spot here.
Pacheco working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Eldos is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Pacheco looking for the choke but no joy.
Pacheco struggling to land strikes to the head as Eldos covers up.
Pacheco looking for the RNC.
Eldos rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Eldos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pacheco pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasti Eldos dominated that second round.
That's time! Eldos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Pacheco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Eldos defends well and Pacheco ends up having to push Eldos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Eldos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Eldos working aggressively here.
Eldos's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Eldos misses with the head strike.
Eldos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Eldos just leaning against Pacheco, taking a breather.
Eldos working aggressively here.
Pacheco is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Eldos has a couple of punches blocked by Pacheco.
Eldos gets underhooks to prevent Pacheco's takedown attempt.
Pasti Eldos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Pacheco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eldos.
Eldos lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Eldos.
Eldos can't find room to land a body shot as Pacheco controls the action.
Eldos throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacheco blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Eldos.
Pacheco blocking some punches.
Eldos gets underhooks to prevent Pacheco's takedown attempt.
Pacheco has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Eldos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Eldos lands a right hand.
Pacheco takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eldos.
Eldos prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pacheco drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pacheco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eldos holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Eldos scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco letting Eldos take a breather here.
Eldos lands a shoulder strike.
Eldos lands a left hand.
Eldos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pachecos head.
Eldos trying to control the position but instead, Pacheco has worked for underhooks and has pushed Eldos into the cage.
Eldos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pacheco is trying to drag Eldos to the mat but Eldos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Eldos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eldos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pacheco's elbow.
Pacheco is trying to drag Eldos to the mat but Eldos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pacheco blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Eldos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Eldos misses with some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pacheco letting Eldos take a breather here.
Pacheco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pacheco has picked Eldos up - he's going for a ride! Pacheco dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Pacheco performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Eldos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eldos is staying active underneath Pacheco, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eldos is trying to get back to full guard.
Jose Pacheco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eldos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pacheco seems to be working for a kimura but Eldos defends the submission attempt.
Pacheco is keen to just control but Eldos is a slippery customer.
Eldos regains full guard. Nicely done.
Eldos is looking for a triangle here but Pacheco uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Pacheco is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Eldos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Eldos tries to bench press Pacheco off him but Pacheco keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pasti Eldos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Eldos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:26
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pasti Eldos!
Pasti Eldos 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Beecher (ranked 3301 p4p, 293 weight class) and Ben The Hound (ranked 2466 p4p, 225 weight class). Ben The Hound is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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285 lbs
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235 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Beecher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben The Hound!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beecher takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The Hound avoids the head kick by Beecher.
The Hound 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.
The Hound throws a leg kick that misses.
Beecher jabs The Hound to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Beecher connects with a looping right hand.
Beecher misses with a wild combination.
Beecher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Hound moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Hound counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beecher motions for The Hound to come forward. Beecher throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Beecher moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromThe Hound.
The Hound throws a series of punches but Beecher moves out of range.
Beecher seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A punch combination from Beecher misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hound checks a leg kick.
Beecher falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Hound counters with an inside leg kick.
The Hound misses with a hook
and Beecher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beecher lands with a thumping leg kick.
The Hound fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beecher connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Beecher fakes the leg kick and cracks The Hound in the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beecher finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Beecher goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Beecher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beecher throws a lazy head kick
and Beecher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beecher gets off balance looking for a body kick
and The Hound counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beecher tries to land a leg kick but The Hound saw it coming and moves away.
The Hound cracks Beecher with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by The Hound. That's going to slow Beecher down.
The Hound throws a body punch but Beecher moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hound with a jab.
Beecher on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A head kick misses from Beecher.
The Hound looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The Hound swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Hound throws a looping overhand right but Beecher ducks down to avoid it.
Beecher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Hound is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The Hound darts in and clinches Beecher up against the cage.
The Hound throws a head punch that misses.
The Hound fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beecher.
Beecher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Beecher misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Hound swings wildly with an uppercut but Beecher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beecher manages to break the clinch.
Beecher throws a head kick but The Hound moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on The Hound's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Beecher tries to score with a low kick but The Hound moves his leg out of the way.
The Hound is looking to clinch but Beecher is avoiding it.
Beecher swings for the body but The Hound moves out of range.
The Hound keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Hound takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Hound keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Hound looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beecher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Hound.
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 Paul Beecher will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The Hound pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paul Beecher is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as Beecher lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Hound doesn't seem phased though.
Beecher connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Hound momentarily.
The Hound avoids a kick to the body.
The Hound scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Hound. Beecher does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Beecher as he checks the leg kick.
Beecher fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Beecher scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hound takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Beecher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beecher misses the shot to the body.
Beecher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Hound.
Beecher throws a quick counter kick to the body but The Hound avoids it.
The Hound misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beecher gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The Hound moves out of range of the strikes.
The Hound is looking to clinch.
Beecher slips under a jab from The Hound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beecher blocks a head kick by The Hound.
Beecher swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Beecher throws a hook but The Hound avoids it easily.
The Hound misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beecher takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The Hound cracks Beecher with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Beecher lunges at The Hound with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Hound's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beecher misses with a body shot.
It seemed like The Hound was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beecher throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beecher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Hound doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The Hound lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The Hound throws a wild body kick that Beecher sees coming a mile off.
Beecher takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Beecher throws a head kick that misses.
Beecher swings for the body but The Hound moves out of range.
The Hound is looking for the big counter here.
The Hound misses with the combination.
Beecher is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beecher connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Hound momentarily.
Beecher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Hound moves away.
The Hound is looking for the big counter here.
Beecher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beecher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Hound.
Beecher appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The Hound misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Beecher doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as The Hound checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The Hound cracks Beecher with an open hand slap.
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 Paul Beecher will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Beecher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ben The Hound has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beecher throws a body punch but The Hound moves out of range.
The Hound swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beecher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Hound feints a counter leg kick.
The Hound just misses with a punch to the body.
Beecher misses with a straight left.
Beecher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beecher is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beecher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Hound appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The Hound throws a hook but Beecher avoids it easily.
Beecher moves out of range as The Hound throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beecher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Hound manages to avoid it.
Beecher slips a straight right by The Hound.
Beecher is looking for a counter combo.
The Hound tries to land a front kick but Beecher steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The Hound misses with a looping left.
The Hound throws a wild body kick that Beecher sees coming a mile off.
Nice body punch from Beecher.
Beecher misses with a head kick.
The Hound looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beecher blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beecher misses the shot to the body.
Beecher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Hound is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
The Hound blocks a low kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from The Hound on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The Hound throws a looping overhand right but Beecher ducks down to avoid it.
Beecher with a jab.
Beecher swings for the body but The Hound moves out of range.
Beecher throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The Hound lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beecher feints a jab promting The Hound to slip. Beecher then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. The Hound slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Beecher misses with a double jab
and Beecher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Hound takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Beecher sizes up The Hound with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The Hound keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beecher misses with a body shot.
Beecher lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The Hound showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beecher.
Paul Beecher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beecher lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Hound throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beecher is looking to wear down The Hound with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Beecher moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Beecher scores with a hook to the body. The Hound takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Hound looks to land a combination but Beecher avoids it well.
The Hound throws an overhand right that lands on Beecher's shoulder, as Beecher tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Beecher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beecher, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Beecher!
After the fight, Paul Beecher was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Mason (ranked 2273 p4p, 336 weight class) and Monson Gleaves (ranked 3396 p4p, 465 weight class). Gleaves has chosen Somebody I Used To Know as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Max Mason has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Max Mason seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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202 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Monson Gleaves!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason connects with a looping right hand.
Mason uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gleaves has time to react.
Mason connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mason scores with a decent looking hook.
Mason lands with an uppercut that bounces Gleaves off the cage and back into range.
Mason lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason lands a glancing blow to the side of Gleaves's head.
A cross from Mason lands.
Mason digs a good hook to Gleaves's body.
Mason is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mason darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mason lands a right hook to the body.
Gleaves walks into a stiff left hand from Mason.
Gleaves takes one on the button.
Mason misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason lands a jab.
Gleaves is rocked!
Mason weaves into range and cracks Gleaves right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Gleaves goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Mason is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Mason!
Max Mason thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Miller (ranked 3757 p4p, 326 weight class) and Harry Hirsch (ranked 1862 p4p, 171 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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283 lbs
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Freddie Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Hirsch!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hirsch goes for a double leg but Miller avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Miller continues to drive forward.
Hirsch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miller is fending him off so far but Hirsch persists. Nope, Miller circles away and we're back to standing.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Hirsch is just out of range.
Hirsch scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hirsch prevents Miller from standing back up.
Miller has hold of Hirsch's hands but Hirsch slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Miller on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Miller tries to get out of the position.
Hirsch is working for a kimura but Miller is defending it quite comfortably.
Miller is doing well to control the position and prevent Hirsch from advancing to side control.
Nice strikes from Hirsch there.
Hirsch wants to take a breather but Miller is having none of it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hirsch connects with a nice short shot to Miller's temple.
Hirsch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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!
Hirsch scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hirsch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Miller defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirsch is working for a kimura but Miller is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hirsch lands a nice short elbow.
Miller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Hirsch there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hirsch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Miller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hirsch stops Miller from getting back to his feet.
Hirsch working the head and body with strikes.
Hirsch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hirsch prevents Miller from standing back up.
Hirsch winds up and cracks Miller with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch working Miller over with strikes.
Miller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hirsch on the ground.
Hirsch is nestled in close to Miller, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Miller is trying to get back to full guard.
Miller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hirsch lands with a punch from half guard.
Hirsch working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Miller wants to control but Hirsch is keeping busy.
Miller tries to get to full guard but Hirsch has control of the leg.
Hirsch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller has hold of Hirsch's hands but Hirsch slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Miller trying to hold on to Hirsch's head to control him but Hirsch postures up.
Hirsch wants to pass to mount but Miller is defending the position.
Hirsch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miller keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hirsch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hirsch lands with a punch from half guard.
Hirsch looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Miller with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hirsch seems to be looking for submissions.
Hirsch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hirsch lands strikes from half guard.
Hirsch working over Miller with some ground and pound. Miller looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Miller is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hirsch scores with a couple of nice shots.
Miller desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Nice strikes from Hirsch there.
Hirsch is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hirsch is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Miller could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hirsch has cracked it and Miller is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hirsch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harry Hirsch!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Grill (ranked 772 p4p, 124 weight class) and Damien Dawson (ranked 1913 p4p, 277 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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222 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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195 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Grill!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Dawson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson misses with a left hand
enabling Grill to counter with a crisp jab.
Grill takes a swing at Dawson's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Grill misses.
Grill misses with a hook to the body
letting Dawson counter with a right hand.
Dawson tries a head kick but it misses.
Dawson 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.
Grill connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grill on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dawson moves in looking to clinch but Grill pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dawson moves away.
Dawson misses with a body kick.
Grill looks to throw the jab but Dawson is out of range.
Dawson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grill swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dawson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grill throws out the jab.
Grill thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grill listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dawson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grill manages to avoid it.
A big right from Grill misses.
Dawson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dawson moves into the clinch successfully.
Grill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
It looks like Damien Dawson has been cut.
Dawson swings wildly with an uppercut but Grill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dawson misses with some punches.
Dawson misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dawson.
Dawson misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Grill.
Grill working aggressively here.
Dawson working aggressively here.
Dawson misses with a punch to the body.
Dawson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dawson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Grill fails to land.
Dawson tries to work over Grill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Grill on the inside.
Dawson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grill lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grill lands a hook that snaps the head of Dawson backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Dawson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dawson throws a punch but it's blocked by Grill.
Dawson lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawson misses with some punches.
Grill blocks a body shot from Dawson.
Dawson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dawson has a couple of punches blocked by Grill.
Dawson throws a punch but it's blocked by Grill.
Grill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dawson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dawson blocking some punches.
Dawson throws a head punch that misses.
Dawson scores with a hook to the body.
Grill prevents a body shot from Dawson.
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 Bob Grill will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damien Dawson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dawson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dawson looks to throw a body kick
and Grill counters with a nice uppercut.
Dawson staying out of range there.
Dawson throws a counter combo.
Grill throws a looping overhand right but Dawson ducks down to avoid it.
Dawson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bob Grill is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grill connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Grill misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dawson! But no joy.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grill throws a big shot that misses.
Dawson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A lazy left from Grill finds it's target.
Grill stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dawson.
Dawson throws an off balance right hand
and Grill cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grill cracks Dawson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dawson moves out of range as Grill strikes.
Grill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dawson.
It looked like Grill was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dawson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grill just misses with a punch to the body.
Dawson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Grill misses with a body shot
and Dawson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dawson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grill misses with a body punch
and Dawson counters with a head kick. That will keep Grill thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grill throws a jab but it's blocked by Dawson.
The crowd cheers as Grill lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dawson doesn't seem phased though.
Grill misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Dawson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grill takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dawson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grill was well out of range. Poor timing from Dawson.
A quick step to the side and Grill tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dawson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Grill rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dawson counters with a nice leg kick.
Grill looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grill looks to land a left hand but Dawson moved out of range nicely.
Dawson slips under a jab.
It seemed like Dawson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Grill on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grill blocks a head kick by Dawson.
It looked like Grill wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grill throws an off balance right hand
and Dawson counters with an inside leg kick.
Grill misses the jab.
Grill thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dawson lands a body shot.
Dawson lands with a kick to the temple. Grill shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Damien Dawson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Damien Dawson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A jab from Grill misses.
Dawson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grill.
Dawson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Grill blocks it well.
Dawson lands a glancing blow to the side of Grill's head.
Dawson slips a jab from Grill.
Dawson slips under a jab.
Dawson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grill. Dawson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grill avoids a kick to the body.
Grill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dawson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grill bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dawson scores with a jab. Grill acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Grill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dawson.
Dawson throws out a counter right but Grill avoids it with no problem.
Grill jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dawson misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson lands a right hook to the body.
Dawson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grill. That did some damage!
Dawson defending well as Grill loads up on a big left hand.
As Grill backs off Dawson throws a huge counter combo but Grill manages to avoid it all.
Grill moves away from the strike by Dawson.
Grill throwing a counter right hand but Dawson manages to avoid it.
Dawson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bob Grill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawson avoids the body shot from Grill.
Dawson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grill lands with a nice body punch.
Grill throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dawson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Grill lands a jab to the head.
No joy there for Dawson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grill loads up on a big right hand but Dawson slips the punch.
Grill avoids a kick to the body.
Dawson staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grill just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Dawson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dawson lands a really nice looking cross but Grill seems unphased.
A head kick misses from Dawson.
A big left from Grill misses.
A head kick by Dawson misses
and Grill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Decent striking displayed by Grill there.
Dawson swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Bob Grill did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Damien Dawson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Grill misses with an uppercut.
Grill takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dawson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grill throws out the jab.
Dawson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dawson swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grill looks to score with a jab to the body but Dawson is just out of range.
Dawson thinks about the counter body kick.
Grill cracks Dawson with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Grill throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Grill misses.
Dawson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dawson!
Grill throws a lazy right hand but Dawson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dawson lands a high kick!
It looks like Bob Grill has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson walks into a jab.
Grill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grill connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dawson lands a really nice looking cross but Grill seems unphased.
A lazy body kick from Dawson
and Grill counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grill changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dawson slips under a jab from Grill.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson drops his hands momentarily and Grill takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grill lands with a nice body punch.
Grill connects with a looping right hand.
Grill throws a body punch but Dawson moves out of range.
Dawson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Grill misses with a straight left.
Grill throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson cracks a nice hook into Grill's ribs.
Grill throws out a loose jab but Dawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grill misses with a hook.
Grill throws an off balance right hand
and Dawson counters with a left and a right that stings Grill.
A big right from Grill misses.
Dawson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dawson takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Bob Grill will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Dawson avoids the body shot from Grill.
Grill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dawson.
Dawson defending well as Grill loads up on a big left hand.
Dawson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grill moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grill is looking to counter punch.
Dawson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson connects with a looping right hand.
Grill blocks the body kick.
Grill throwing a counter right hand but Dawson manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grill throws a sloppy body shot
and Dawson counters with a solid body kick.
A big right from Grill misses.
Dawson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab from Grill.
A big left from Grill misses.
Dawson slips a jab and a cross from Grill.
Dawson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grill just misses with a punch to the body.
Dawson throws out a counter right but Grill avoids it with no problem.
Damien Dawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Grill blocks the low kick.
It looked like Grill was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dawson.
Dawson lands with a slapping head kick.
Grill misses the shot to the body.
Grill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dawson.
Dawson misses the jab.
Grill moves forwards but Dawson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grill scores with a jab. Dawson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dawson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grill is out of range and Dawson settles back down.
Grill swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dawson takes a swing at Grill's ribcage but misses.
Grill lands a slapping body shot.
Grill lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Grill misses.
Dawson throws a big counter head kick but Grill avoids it with no problem.
Grill just misses with a punch to the body.
As Grill backs off Dawson throws a huge counter combo but Grill manages to avoid it all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dawson ducks under a wild hook from Grill.
Dawson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grill lands with a right hand.
Dawson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grill was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd cheers as Dawson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grill doesn't seem phased though.
Good standup being displayed there by Grill as he connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Damien Dawson.
I think Grill has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Grill!
Bob Grill retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Semmy Cobb (ranked 630 p4p, 64 weight class) and Carlos Ruas (ranked 882 p4p, 95 weight class). Cobb comes into the arena with You dropped the Bomb on me blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Semmy Cobb!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Ruas!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobb lands a jab.
It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut.
Cobb misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruas feints the counter takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ruas shoots in and drives through. Cobb sprawls well.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ruas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ruas swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Cobb misses the jab.
Ruas misses with an uppercut.
Cobb scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cobb misses with an uppercut.
Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Ruas's shoulder, as Ruas tries to avoid the shot.
Ruas ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Ruas fails with a takedown attempt.
Ruas misses with an uppercut
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cobb misses with a few strikes there.
Ruas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobb throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruas.
Ruas misses with a takedown attempt - Cobb sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cobb has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme Fighting Systems in the buildup to the fight.
Semmy Cobb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Ruas.
Cobb sizes up Ruas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ruas throws a shot from downtown. Cobb moves away and avoids it.
Cobb misses with a hook. Ruas ducked under it nicely.
Ruas takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Ruas ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Ruas ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
And Ruas tries to counter it with a takedown but Cobb pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ruas misses with a wild body shot.
Cobb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cobb's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cobb duly obliges.
Cobb staying out of range there.
Ruas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cobb to the ground. Ruas is now in Cobb's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cobb keeping full guard, as Ruas tries to pass.
Cobb pushes Ruas off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruas just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Ruas looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
Cobb looks to throw the jab but Ruas is out of range.
Cobb listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ruas walks into a jab.
That has opened up Carlos Ruas's cut even more.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruas is just out of range.
Ruas misses the jab.
Cobb looks to land a left hand but Ruas moved out of range nicely.
Cobb is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ruas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cobb as he jumps to the side.
Semmy Cobb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cobb's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ruas under the eye.
Cobb lands a jab.
Ruas darts in looking for a takedown but Cobb gets double underhooks and turns Ruas into the cage.
Cobb changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cobb fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ruas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cobb defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobb scores with a nice head shot.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruas is just out of range.
Ruas feints the counter takedown.
Ruas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ruas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cobb connects with a right hand. Ruas shakes it off.
Ruas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb.
Cobb will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cobb connects with a jab.
The cut above Carlos Ruas's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ruas misses with a hook. Cobb ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruas. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cobb is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cobb dips to his left and cracks Ruas with an uppercut!
The fighters circling - Cobb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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!
Cobb scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cobb is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ruas shoots in looking for a takedown. Cobb tries to sprawl out of it but Ruas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cobb manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Cobb misses.
Cobb misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheers as Cobb lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ruas doesn't seem phased though.
Ruas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cobb misses the jab.
Semmy Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruas lands with a right hand.
Cobb stuffs the takedown attempt from Ruas. Ruas gets slowly back to his feet.
Cobb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Carlos Ruas's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Cobb misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cobb uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ruas has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobb moves away.
Ruas wants to clinch up but Cobb keeps it at a distance.
Cobb scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ruas in his tracks.
Cobb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ruas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Semmy Cobb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cobb misses with the combination.
Cobb lands a jab to the nose.
Ruas throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Cobb to counter with a crisp jab.
Cobb lands a head shot.
A lazy left from Cobb finds it's target.
Ruas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carlos Ruas's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Semmy Cobb!
Semmy Cobb is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Semmy Cobb rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Carlos Ruas had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Wearmouth (ranked 669 p4p, 80 weight class) and Andriy Voronin (ranked 1407 p4p, 178 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Wearmouth!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andriy Voronin!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth blocks the body kick.
Dave Wearmouth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wearmouth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wearmouth throws out a leg kick but Voronin moves out of range and Wearmouth only half commits.
Voronin is looking to slow Wearmouth down with leg kicks.
Wearmouth misses the jab.
Voronin misses with a straight left.
Wearmouth throws a lazy right hand but Voronin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Voronin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wearmouth with a body shot.
Voronin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wearmouth throws a low kick, looking for Voronin's leg but Voronin calmly moves out of range.
Voronin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Voronin lands a jab to the nose.
Wearmouth walks into a stiff left hand from Voronin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Wearmouth. Beautiful body shot.
Voronin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A left and a right from Wearmouth both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voronin avoids the head kick by Wearmouth.
Voronin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wearmouth blocks a leg kick.
Voronin slips under a jab from Wearmouth.
Voronin slips under a jab from Wearmouth.
Voronin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a shot from downtown. Voronin moves away and avoids it.
Voronin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Voronin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wearmouth moves out of range as Voronin strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Voronin.
Voronin drives through and clinches with Wearmouth against the cage.
Voronin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wearmouth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Voronin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wearmouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wearmouth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Voronin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wearmouth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Voronin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wearmouth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Voronins head.
Voronin misses with a punch on the inside.
Wearmouth comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Andriy Voronin has been cut.
Voronin has a couple of punches blocked by Wearmouth.
Voronin digs a right hand underneath Wearmouth's ribcage. Wearmouth let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wearmouth lands an elbow inside.
Voronin throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Voronin.
Wearmouth breaks the clinch.
Wearmouth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Voronin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Voronin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Voronin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Voronin misses with an uppercut
and Wearmouth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Voronin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wearmouth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wearmouth misses with a low kick as Voronin jumps back.
Voronin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Voronin misses with a looping right.
Voronin tries to work over Wearmouth's front leg with a kick but Wearmouth checks it.
Some wild striking there from Voronin.
Wearmouth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Wearmouth - just one landing.
A jab from Wearmouth misses.
Voronin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wearmouth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wearmouth misses with a hook. Voronin ducked under it nicely.
Voronin ducks under a wild hook from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a looping overhand right but Voronin ducks down to avoid it.
Voronin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Voronin pushes Wearmouth up against the cage in a clinch.
Voronin has a couple of punches blocked by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Voronin throws a head punch that misses.
Wearmouth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Voronin avoids a wild elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Voronin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wearmouth seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Voronin can turn it around.
Wearmouth lands an elbow just above Voronin 's eye.
A short left from Wearmouth.
Voronin tries to throw a body punch but Wearmouth avoids it by throwing Voronin back against the cage.
Wearmouth prevents a body shot from Voronin.
Voronin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wearmouth prevents a body shot from Voronin.
Wearmouth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Voronin slips under a jab from Wearmouth.
Voronin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wearmouth scores with a leg kick.
Wearmouth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Voronin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wearmouth connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Voronin scrambles back to his feet.
A leg kick checked by Wearmouth.
Voronin checks a leg kick.
Voronin lands the left hand.
Voronin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wearmouth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Voronin.
Voronin cracks Wearmouth with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wearmouth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wearmouth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Voronin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wearmouth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wearmouth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wearmouth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Wearmouth misses its target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Wearmouth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andriy Voronin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wearmouth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wearmouth tests Voronin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wearmouth throws a sloppy head kick and Voronin moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Voronin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wearmouth throws a low kick but Voronin moves out of range easily.
Wearmouth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wearmouth cracks Voronin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wearmouth walks into a left hand.
Wearmouth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A clash of legs there as Voronin blocks the low kick.
A little jabbing left from Voronin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dave Wearmouth is winning the standup battle so far.
Voronin connects with the punch.
Wearmouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Voronin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Voronin avoids the body shot from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth needs to keep his hands up - Voronin had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wearmouth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wearmouth misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Voronin! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voronin lands the left hand.
Wearmouth tries to land a front kick but Voronin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Voronin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wearmouth throws a looping overhand right but Voronin ducks down to avoid it.
Voronin just misses with a punch to the body.
Voronin lands a jab to the nose.
Wearmouth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A telegraphed right hand from Voronin misses the target.
Wearmouth is looking to counter with a body kick.
Voronin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Wearmouth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Voronin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Voronin lands a nice hook to Wearmouth's body. Wearmouth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Voronin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wearmouth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wearmouth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Voronin walks into a straight right hand from Wearmouth.
Voronin swings for the body but Wearmouth moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wearmouth lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wearmouth scores with a head kick. Voronin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Voronin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Voronin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wearmouth throws a chopping leg kick but Voronin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Voronin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Voronin connects with a looping right hand.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick but Voronin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Voronin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick which misses Voronin's front leg but catches the back leg as Voronin tries to avoid it.
Wearmouth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Voronin. Voronin obviously looking to wear him down.
Wearmouth takes one on the button.
Wearmouth looks to land a left hand but Voronin moved out of range nicely.
Voronin stalks Wearmouth and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wearmouth's face. Wearmouth staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Dave Wearmouth has been cut.
Voronin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wearmouth throws a low kick but Voronin avoids it.
Wearmouth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Voronin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wearmouth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Voronin moves away.
Wearmouth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice body punch from Voronin.
Wearmouth misses with a low kick.
Voronin tries to clinch but Wearmouth moves away
and Wearmouth counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wearmouth circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big left from Wearmouth misses.
Voronin gets a clinch.
Wearmouth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wearmouth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Voronin.
Voronin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wearmouth's elbow.
Voronin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Voronin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wearmouth smiles and moves away.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick but Voronin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wearmouth falls off balance throwing a combination
and Voronin counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voronin throws a leg kick that misses.
Wearmouth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wearmouth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wearmouth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Voronin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wearmouth finds it's way round the side to connect with Voronin's head.
Wearmouth swats away the attempt to clinch by Voronin.
Voronin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Voronin misses its intended target.
Voronin throws a lazy right hand but Wearmouth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Voronin throws out a loose jab but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Voronin swings for the body but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Wearmouth looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Voronin lands with an overhand left.
Voronin misses with an uppercut.
Wearmouth connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Voronin's hands.
Wearmouth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andriy Voronin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Voronin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Voronin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Voronin slips under a jab from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Voronin.
Wearmouth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wearmouth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Voronin checks a leg kick.
Voronin thinks about the counter body kick.
Voronin tries to clinch up.
Voronin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wearmouth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Voronin raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wearmouth looks to land a left hand but Voronin moved out of range nicely.
Wearmouth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wearmouth misses with a kick to the body.
Voronin scores with a jab.
Wearmouth is looking to score with low kicks.
Voronin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Voronin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wearmouth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voronin throws an overhand right that lands on Wearmouth's shoulder, as Wearmouth tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wearmouth. Voronin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Voronin 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.
Voronin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wearmouth throws a low kick, looking for Voronin's leg but Voronin calmly moves out of range.
Voronin walks into a straight right hand from Wearmouth.
Voronin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wearmouth backs up against the cage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Voronin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wearmouth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wearmouth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wearmouth is looking to counter punch.
Wearmouth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Wearmouth was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jab, jab by Wearmouth - just one landing.
Voronin throws a shot from downtown. Wearmouth moves away and avoids it.
Voronin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wearmouth swats away the attempt to clinch by Voronin.
Voronin ducks under a wild hook from Wearmouth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voronin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wearmouth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voronin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Voronin 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.
Wearmouth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Voronin is able to avoid easily.
Voronin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wearmouth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Voronin misses with a looping right.
Wearmouth throws a looping overhand right but Voronin ducks down to avoid it.
Voronin clobbers Wearmouth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Voronin swings for the body but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Wearmouth takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Voronin is looking to clinch.
Wearmouth throws a head kick that misses.
Voronin wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voronin throws a jab when Wearmouth was well out of range.
Voronin misses with a left hand
and Wearmouth counters with a straight right hand.
Wearmouth scores with a jab.
Voronin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Voronin misses the jab.
Wearmouth feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Voronin connects with a looping right hand.
Voronin tries to close the distance and clinch but Wearmouth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Voronin wants to clinch
and Wearmouth counters with an inside leg kick.
Wearmouth lets loose with a powerful body kick. Voronin will feel that in the morning.
Wearmouth scoring well with a low kick there.
Voronin scores with a body shot.
Wearmouth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jab, jab by Wearmouth - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Voronin clinches.
Voronin blocks a body shot from Wearmouth.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wearmouth just misses with a elbow thrown towards Voronin's brow.
Wearmouth tries to throw a body punch but Voronin avoids it by throwing Wearmouth back against the cage.
Wearmouth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Voronin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wearmouth creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Voronin's defenses.
Voronin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Voronin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Voronin.
Voronin gets through Wearmouth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Wearmouth.
Voronin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Voronin pushes Wearmouth back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Voronin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wearmouth misses with the head strike.
Wearmouth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wearmouth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Voronin backwards.
Voronin is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Dave Wearmouth did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Voronin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wearmouth keeps the fight on the outside.
Voronin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wearmouth.
The crowd cheers as Voronin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wearmouth doesn't seem phased though.
Wearmouth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Voronin.
Voronin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Voronin sizes up Wearmouth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Voronin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wearmouth's hands.
Jab from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wearmouth 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.
Jab from Voronin.
Wearmouth throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wearmouth misses with a low kick.
Wearmouth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wearmouth throws a head kick but Voronin moves out of range.
Wearmouth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Voronin moves out of range of the body kick from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth defending well as Voronin loads up on a big left hand.
Wearmouth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Voronin throws the left hand but Wearmouth avoids the punch easily.
Voronin lands a lovely overhand right.
Wearmouth tries to score with a low kick but Voronin moves his leg out of the way.
Wearmouth scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Voronin misses with an uppercut
and Wearmouth counters with a left to the body.
Wearmouth plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Voronin looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wearmouth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wearmouth slips a jab and a cross from Voronin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voronin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wearmouth scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wearmouth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Voronin.
Wearmouth scores with a jab to the head.
Wearmouth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Voronin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wearmouth checks a low kick from Voronin.
Voronin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Voronin is still on wobbly legs! Can Wearmouth finish him?
Wearmouth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Voronin tries to clinch up.
Voronin misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Wearmouth to counter with a crisp jab.
Voronin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wearmouth.
Voronin looks to score with a jab to the body but Wearmouth is just out of range.
Wearmouth throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Voronin. Wearmouth does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Wearmouth tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Voronin seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voronin looks to score with a jab to the body but Wearmouth is just out of range.
Wearmouth feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Voronins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Voronin throws a jab when Wearmouth was well out of range.
Voronin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wearmouth with a nice cross.
Wearmouth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wearmouth throws a shot from downtown. Voronin moves away and avoids it.
Voronin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wearmouth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wearmouth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wearmouth lands a head kick. Voronin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Voronin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wearmouth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Voronin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Voronin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wearmouth throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Voronin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wearmouth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wearmouth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Voronin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voronin tries to close the distance and clinch but Wearmouth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wearmouth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Voronin doesn't manage to clinch there - Wearmouth circles away.
Voronin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wearmouth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Voronin loads up on a big right hand but Wearmouth slips the punch.
Voronin takes one to the chin there.
Wearmouth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Voronin momentarily.
Voronin misses with an uppercut
and Wearmouth counters with an outside leg kick.
Voronin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wearmouth looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Voronin throws an overhand right that lands on Wearmouth's shoulder, as Wearmouth tries to avoid the shot.
Voronin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wearmouth plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wearmouth slips a jab from Voronin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Wearmouth had his way with Andriy Voronin in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Wearmouth throws a low kick but Voronin moves out of range easily.
Donk. Voronin catches Wearmouth right on the button with a cross.
Voronin looks to land a right hand but Wearmouth moved out of range.
A slow jab from Voronin misses its intended target.
Voronin ducks under a wild hook from Wearmouth.
It seemed like Voronin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wearmouth digs a good hook to Voronin's body.
Wearmouth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Voronin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wearmouth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Voronin.
Voronin misses with a body punch
and Wearmouth counters with a right hand to the body.
Wearmouth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wearmouth cracks Voronin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wearmouth tries to keep at a distance but Voronin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wearmouth blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Voronin fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Voronin.
Voronin swings wildly with an uppercut but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voronin swings wildly with an uppercut but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wearmouth prevents a body shot from Voronin.
Voronin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Voronin prevents a body shot from Wearmouth.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wearmouth throws an elbow but misses.
Voronin swings wildly with an uppercut but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wearmouth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Voronin tries to throw a body punch but Wearmouth avoids it by throwing Voronin back against the cage.
Wearmouth lands a left hand.
Dave Wearmouth has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wearmouth prevents a body shot from Voronin.
A hook to the body from Voronin.
Wearmouth prevents the takedown attempt.
Wearmouth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Voronin throws a hook but Wearmouth avoids it easily.
Voronin connects with a nice looking jab.
Wearmouth's corner calls for a 1-2. Wearmouth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Voronin misses with a hook.
Andriy Voronin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wearmouth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Wearmouth does it's job there.
Wearmouth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Voronin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wearmouth tries to score with a low kick but Voronin moves his leg out of the way.
Wearmouth throws a push kick but Voronin slaps the foot to one side.
Voronin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wearmouth uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wearmouth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wearmouth connects with an inside leg kick.
Voronin swings for the body but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Wearmouth misses with a looping left.
Voronin throws a lazy uppercut
and Wearmouth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Voronin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wearmouth makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wearmouth moves away from the strike by Voronin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voronin misses with a looping right.
Voronin throws a hook but Wearmouth blocks it.
Voronin misses with a hook
and Wearmouth counters with a nice body shot.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick which misses Voronin's front leg but catches the back leg as Voronin tries to avoid it.
Voronin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Voronin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wearmouth staying out of range there.
Voronin cracks Wearmouth with a good jab.
Wearmouth moves out of range as Voronin strikes.
Wearmouth pushes Voronin away with a front kick.
Wearmouth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Voronin.
Wearmouth lands with a hook. Voronin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wearmouth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wearmouth misses with a hook. Voronin ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wearmouth is looking to land body kicks.
Wearmouth throws a lazy right hand but Voronin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wearmouth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Voronin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wearmouth motions for Voronin to come forward. Wearmouth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dave Wearmouth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wearmouth staying out of range there.
Wearmouth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wearmouth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wearmouth ducks under a wild hook from Voronin.
Wearmouth moves out of range as Voronin strikes.
Voronin misses with a straight right.
Wearmouth throws a jab when Voronin was well out of range.
Voronin lands with a cross.
A jab from Voronin misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dave Wearmouth.
Well Wearmouth 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Wearmouth!
Dave Wearmouth retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Dave Wearmouth rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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