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The Last Shooting Star PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Great Tonying (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fred Lee is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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276 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Great Tonying!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tonying tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tonying is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lee misses with a double jab
and Tonying counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Tonying misses with a wild body shot.
Lee staying out of range there.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee 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.
Tonying slips under a jab.
Lee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tonying throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tonying fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee tests Tonying's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tonying is out of range and Lee settles back down.
Lee tries to land a front kick but Tonying steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lee tries to land a leg kick but Tonying saw it coming and moves away.
Lee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tonying misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tonying moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tonying fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee lands a nice looking body kick.
Lee swinging wildly here.
Lee throws a body punch but Tonying moves out of range.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tonying thows a body shot but no joy.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Tonying slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a leg kick that misses.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Tonying.
Tonying throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lee pushes Tonying away with a front kick.
Tonying chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lee can pounce on him.
A right-left combo lands from Lee.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tonying throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tonying throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonying throws a big shot that misses.
Lee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tonying on the side of the head.
Lee slips under a jab from Tonying.
Tonying misses the shot to the body.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonying swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tonying will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Lee dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lee throws a head kick that half lands.
Tonying cracks Lee with an open hand slap.
Tonying tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Tonying connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lee's hands.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Tonying throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Tonying with a jab.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonying avoids a kick to the body.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Tonying misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
A leg kick checked by Tonying.
Lee tries to land a leg kick but Tonying saw it coming and moves away.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonying.
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee throws a head kick but Tonying moves out of range.
Lee throws a series of punches but Tonying moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Tonying sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee with a nice cross.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
A shot to the body from Tonying misses
and Lee counters with a head kick. That will keep Tonying thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lee looks for the body kick but Tonying saw that one coming.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee slips under a jab from Tonying.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tonying throws a combination that misses
and Lee counters with a thumping low kick.
Tonying misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with the combination.
Fred Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Tonying, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Tonying moves out of range easily.
Tonying rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tonying throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tonying lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fred Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tonying.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tonying.
Lee throws a head kick but Tonying moves out of range.
Lee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lee misses with a kick to the body
and Tonying counters with a series of strikes. Lee will be more careful next time no doubt.
A big right from Tonying misses.
Tonying blocks a head kick by Lee.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonying misses with an uppercut.
Lee throws the kick towards the body but Tonying avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but The Great Tonying will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A big right from Lee misses.
Tonying throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lee counters with a head kick. That will keep Tonying thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Tonying fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lee, pushing him back against the cage.
Tonying blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tonying scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tonying tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lee avoids it.
Tonying tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonying works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tonying swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Tonying.
Tonying content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Tonying.
A right hook to the body lands for Tonying.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tonying.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tonying lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tonying blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tonying working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tonying lands with a light punch inside.
Tonying dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tonying is working Lee over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonying lands with a short shot to the head.
Tonying lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee is rocked!
Tonying lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lee or not.
Lee being controlled against the cage.
Tonying lands a knee to the body.
Tonying throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tonying is defending well for now.
Tonying pushes Lee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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!
Tonying lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee takes a shot to the head.
Tonying tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Tonying avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Tonying lands an uppercut.
Tonying throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tonying lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tonying.
Tonying lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tonying lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tonying lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tonying lands a left hand.
Tonying lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tonying tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tonying.
Tonying with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tonying digs a right hand underneath Lee's ribcage. Lee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonying throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head.
Lee looking to slow down the pace here.
Lee working aggressively here.
Tonying tries to stall but Lee uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The Great Tonying seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tonying makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tonying works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Lee managing to block the knees to the body from Tonying.
Lee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tonying looking to stall.
Tonying tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tonying's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lee looking to stall.
Lee working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Lee.
A short left from Tonying.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tonying doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee looking to slow down the pace here.
Tonying's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonying stalling in the clinch.
Lee'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.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Tonying.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tonying.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tonying lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tonying with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tonying lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Tonying scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Tonying.
Lee takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Fred Lee has been cut.
Tonying slowing the pace effectively.
Tonying blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee seems to have got his legs back now.
A hook to the body from Tonying.
Tonying gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tonying throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tonying throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Tonying lands a nice shot to the body.
Tonying lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tonying scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tonying lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tonying pushes Lee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tonying.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tonying - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tonying swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tonying lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tonying - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tonying blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tonying throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head.
Tonying scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tonying takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tonying working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tonying cracks Lee with a nice body shot.
Tonying lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Tonying lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lee.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tonying gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lee is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tonying lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Tonying.
Good body shot from Tonying.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Great Tonying really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fred Lee's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tonying throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Tonying lands a glancing blow to the side of Lee's head.
Tonying misses with a body punch
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Tonying wants to clinch
and Lee counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tonying is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Tonying fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tonying works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tonying throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonying takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tonying throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tonying throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee defending well as Tonying loads up on a big left hand.
Tonying blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tonying.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee 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.
Lee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee moves away from the strike by Tonying.
Tonying misses the jab.
Tonying moves out of range as Lee throws a body kick.
Tonying scores with a jab.
Tonying throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Tonying misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonying throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Tonying tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lee counters with a head kick. That will keep Tonying thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lee throws a hook to the side of Tonying's head but Tonying sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick by Lee misses
and Tonying counters with a left to the body.
Tonying shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Tonying looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Lee ducks right into an uppercut from Tonying.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonying throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tonying throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
A punch lands to the side of Tonying 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tonying on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lee throws a head kick but Tonying moves out of range.
Tonying waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonying misses the jab.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Lee had his way with The Great Tonying in that round.
The cut man is working on Fred Lee's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lee looks to land a combination but Tonying avoids it well.
Lee is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tonying throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Tonying throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tonying ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Tonying.
Tonying thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tonying.
Tonying throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lee lands with a kick to the temple. Tonying shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tonying tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lee.
Tonying swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tonying swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonying moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lee throws a nice head kick!
Tonying lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tonying.
Tonying takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tonying misses with a double jab
and Lee counters with a thumping low kick.
Tonying is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Lee lands a jab.
Lee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lee staying out of range there.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee clobbers Tonying with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Tonying misses.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tonying.
Lee lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tonying throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee counters with a series of strikes. Tonying will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lee 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 George Francis scores the fight for The Great Tonying!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for The Great Tonying!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for The Great Tonying!
The Great Tonying wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Theme from The Tick. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenji Silva!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson avoids the head kick by Silva.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Silva thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silva on the side of the head.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Silva scores with a kick to the midsection.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Good leg kick by Johnson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silva thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it
and Johnson counters with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva.
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!
Silva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Silva misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson connects with a right hand. Silva shakes it off.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson feints and then cracks Silva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Silva down.
Johnson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Silva counters with a big head kick but Johnson shrugs it off.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva looks to throw a body kick
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters circling a little - Silva finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva scores with a nice body kick.
A low kick from Silva misses
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson checks a low kick from Silva.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Silva slips under a jab.
Silva takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
An inside leg kick lands from Silva.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Silva moved away.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Silva.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johnson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva scores with a nice body kick.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson looks to clinch
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Silva clinches but Johnson breaks the clinch
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Silva.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva throws a front kick aimed at Johnson's knee but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Silva landing knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva looks to throw a body kick
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Silva dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Johnson thows a leg kick but Silva checks it
and Silva counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Johnson working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Johnson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Johnny Johnson has been cut.
Johnson avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Silva stalling the fight.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva blocking some punches.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Silva tries to tie him up.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Silva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson cracks the inside of Silva's front leg.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Johnson misses with a jab to the body
and Silva counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Johnson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva tries to clinch but Johnson moves away
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Silva - that will leave a mark!
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!
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Silva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kenji Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Johnny Johnson's cut.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silva counters with a solid body kick.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Silva knows he should have avoided that one.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson misses with a leg kick
and Silva finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silva has time to react.
Johnson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Silva counters with an outside leg kick.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Kenji Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johnson misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Silva.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Silva takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Silva throws a head kick that misses
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Silva cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Jab by Johnson.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Silva slips under a jab from Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Silva throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Johnson throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Johnson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Silva. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Silva blocks a jab.
Johnson misses with a leg kick
and Silva counters with an inside leg kick.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Johnson. That one must have hurt.
Silva checks the leg kick nicely there.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Silva feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
Silva throws a half hearted mid kick.
A low kick from Johnson is predictable there
and Silva moves into the clinch.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Silva working Johnson over with knees to the body.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Silva.
Johnson prevents Silva from breaking the clinch.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Johnson avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
A short left from Johnson.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva takes one to the side of the head.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Johnson lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Silva really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Johnson'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.
Silva throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Silva throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Silva keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Silva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson moves out of range as Silva throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
Silva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Silva.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Silva makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Johnson really felt that one!
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Silva's defenses.
Johnson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Silva checks it well.
Johnson wants to clinch but Silva slips to the side
and Silva counters with a good, hard body kick but Johnson shrugs it off.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Silva.
Johnson cracks Silva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Silva staying out of range there.
Johnson misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Silva avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Silva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Johnson avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson cracks Silva with an open hand slap.
Johnson scores with a hook.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A nice combination there by Johnson.
Johnson cracks Silva with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson thows a leg kick but Silva checks it
and Silva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Silva staying out of range there.
Johnson 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.
Silva thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it
and Johnson counters with an outside leg kick.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Silva throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
Silva looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Johnson had his way with Kenji Silva in that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Johnson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnson wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Silva pushes Johnson away with a front kick.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Silva closes the distance but Johnson moves to the side
and Johnson counters with a thumping low kick.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Silva counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson checks a low kick from Silva.
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Silva clinches but Johnson breaks the clinch
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silva throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a lazy body kick
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silva's sensitive parts.
Silva moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Silva tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
Silva takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick
and Johnson counters with a low kick, right behind Silva 's knee.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Silva staying out of range there.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Silva avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson tries to work over Silva's front leg with a kick but Silva checks it.
Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Silva checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Silva down.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a head kick that misses
and Johnson counters with a low kick, right behind Silva 's knee.
Silva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Silva is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Johnson thows a leg kick but Silva checks it
and Silva finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnson is looking to slow Silva down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Silva takes one on the button.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silva has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight for Kenji Silva!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Kenji Silva!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Kenji Silva!
Kenji Silva wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uncomfortable Positions (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xavier Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uncomfortable Positions!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Positions avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sanchez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sanchez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Positions.
Positions thows a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sanchez tries to land a leg kick but Positions saw it coming and moves away.
Sanchez cracks a nice hook into Positions's ribs.
Positions takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Positions does a little dance to reset his feet.
Positions is looking to clinch.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Positions was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Positions avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Positions fails with the takedown.
Positions blocks a low kick nicely.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Positions is just out of range.
No luck for Positions with that takedown attempt.
Positions fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Positions swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but Positions is avoiding it.
Positions tries to clinch but Sanchez moves away
and Sanchez counters with a big head kick but Positions shrugs it off.
Xavier Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez throws a wild body kick that Positions sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Positions lands a jab to the head.
Positions darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanchez wants to control but Positions is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanchez.
Positions tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Positions with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez looking to control but Positions passes into half guard.
Sanchez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Positions.
Sanchez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Positions won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
Positions tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Positions passes Sanchez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Positions throwing shots but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
Positions has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Positions works his foot free and advances to mount.
Positions prevents Sanchez from getting the reversal.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Positions cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Positions pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Positions controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Uncomfortable Positions will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sanchez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Positions takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
A slow jab from Positions misses its intended target.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez is looking to wear down Positions with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Positions keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Positions tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez gets caught flat footed, as Positions shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Positions wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Sanchez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sanchez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Positions!
Positions is wriggling around trying to escape.
Positions is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sanchez prevents Positions from getting the reversal.
Sanchez with good strikes from the mount here!
Sanchez looking to finish Positions with some ground and pound. This is bad for Positions!
Positions is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee warns Positions that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sanchez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sanchez is stalling here but it's allowed Positions to get half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to take a breather but Positions is having none of it.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Positions won't allow it.
Positions wants to get back to full guard but Sanchez has passed into side control.
Positions tries to reverse the position but Sanchez maintains control.
Sanchez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sanchez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Positions?
A nice elbow there by Sanchez.
Sanchez wants to control the pace but Positions is squirming around nicely.
Sanchez landing strikes from the mount.
Positions is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sanchez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Positions looks a forlorn figure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez wants to control the pace but Positions is squirming around nicely.
Sanchez raining down shots from the mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Positions regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Sanchez dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Positions throws a shot to the body.
Positions clinches with his opponent.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body.
Sanchez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Positions tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Positions.
Positions wants a takedown.
Sanchez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanchez works on Positions's body with a couple of short punches.
Positions tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Positions misses with a body punch.
Positions tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Positions blocks an uppercut.
Positions takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanchez lands a hook that snaps the head of Positions backwards.
Sanchez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sanchez stalling the fight.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Positions.
Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Positions lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez lands a body shot.
Sanchez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Positions backwards.
Positions changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sanchez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Positions tries to clinch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body. Positions takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Positions displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
Sanchez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez looks for the body kick but Positions saw that one coming.
Positions jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Positions shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez shows good takedown defense.
Xavier Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uncomfortable Positions.
A cross from Sanchez lands.
Sanchez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sanchez lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sanchez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Positions tries to avoid it but Sanchez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Positions to the ground. Positions escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Positions moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Positions saw that one coming.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Positions misses with a jab to the body
and Sanchez counters with an inside leg kick.
Sanchez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sanchez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sanchez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Positions moves out of range as Sanchez throws a body kick.
Positions lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Positions tries for a takedown but Sanchez circles away easily
and Sanchez counters with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sanchez looks to land a body kick but Positions moved away.
Positions moves out of range of the strikes.
Positions tries to clinch up but Sanchez circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanchez cracks the inside of Positions's front leg.
Sanchez connects with a solid leg kick.
Positions moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanchez.
Sanchez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Positions counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sanchez lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Sanchez clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Positions takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Positions misses the shot to the body.
Positions cracks a nice hook into Sanchez's ribs.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
Positions checks a leg kick.
Sanchez misses with a body shot
and Positions counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sanchez is trying to control but Positions manages to pass to mount!
Sanchez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sanchez is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Positions working the ground and pound effectively.
Sanchez is desperately trying to improve his position but Positions has a good base and remains in mount.
Sanchez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Positions is on top in guard.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Positions trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to keep a closed guard but Positions is proving a slippery customer.
Sanchez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but Positions defending well.
Positions tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.
Sanchez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Xavier Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to control but Positions is keeping him busy.
Sanchez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Positions is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Positions is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanchez wants to advance to full mount but Positions doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Positions blocks the body kick.
Positions fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Positions moves out of range.
Sanchez is looking to chop away at Positions's legs.
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Positions moved out of range nicely.
Positions shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Positions tries to pass.
Positions is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sanchez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sanchez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uncomfortable Positions dominated that fourth 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. And we move into the final round!
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Positions circles away.
Positions throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sanchez's waist but Sanchez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Positions off to one side.
Positions misses with a hook.
Positions changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanchez tries to avoid it but Positions manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanchez to the ground. Sanchez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sanchez throws a front kick aimed at Positions's knee but Positions avoids it well.
A jab from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez looks to land a body kick but Positions moved away.
Xavier Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sanchez - that will leave a mark!
Positions is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Sanchez feints and then cracks Positions's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Positions down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Positions misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Positions bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Positions.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Positions slips the punch.
Positions takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sanchez throws a lazy body kick
so Positions counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sanchez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
Sanchez controlling Positions's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Positions throws a big right hand that misses.
Positions stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Positions keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Positions works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanchez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Positions stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez looking to control.
Positions is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sanchez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sanchez has escaped and now he's on top!
Positions looking for a sweep. Not yet Positions, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Positions is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanchez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanchez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanchez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanchez throws a strike but Positions rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Positions throws a strike but Sanchez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Xavier Sanchez.
Well Sanchez 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Xavier Sanchez!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Xavier Sanchez!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Xavier Sanchez!
Xavier Sanchez wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cage comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cage Theme. Rose is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Another One Bites The Dust. Johnny Rose has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Johnny Cage's chin.
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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
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Cage!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Rose!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cage tries to clinch but Rose moves out of range.
Rose misses with a series of wild punches.
Rose avoids the head kick by Cage.
Rose throws a series of punches but Cage moves out of range.
Rose misses with a wild body shot.
Rose looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cage fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rose throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Cage.
Rose blocks a head kick by Cage.
Rose misses the shot to the body.
Cage clinches up with Rose and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rose.
Cage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose manages to break the clinch.
Cage throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cage moves away from the strike by Rose.
Rose misses with a two punch combination.
Rose throws a lazy right hand but Cage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rose.
Cage tries to move into range but Rose moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A good leg kick by Rose.
Cage avoids the body shot from Rose.
Rose looks for the body kick but Cage saw that one coming.
Cage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rose.
Rose lands with a nice combination. Cage backs away looking to recover.
Cage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rose was well out of range. Poor timing from Cage.
A jab from Rose misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cage 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 Rose has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rose and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rose.
Rose thows a leg kick but Cage checks it
and Cage counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cage.
Rose gets through Cage's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cage lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rose misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cage.
Rose misses with some punches.
Rose lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Cage fails to land.
Rose tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cage's elbow.
Rose breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Cage.
Johnny Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rose swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Cage counter with a right hand.
Rose throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rose misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose missing with a left hand there. Cage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rose misses with a body shot.
Rose moves out of range of the body kick.
Cage blocks a low kick nicely.
Cage throws a lazy body kick
and Rose counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice jab there from Rose.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rose.
Rose avoids the body shot from Cage.
Rose cracks Cage with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rose lands a nice hook to Cage's body. Cage takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cage manages to avoid it.
Cage takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cage lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage scores with a kick to the body.
Rose thuds a left hand into Cage's body.
Rose punishes Cage's body with a nice straight punch.
Rose lands a nice hook to Cage's body. Cage takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cage is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rose throws a sloppy head kick and Cage moves out of range easily.
Rose missing with a left hand there. Cage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cage takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cage moves into the clinch.
Cage trying to control the position but instead, Rose has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cage into the cage.
Rose lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cage backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cage misses with the head strike.
Rose lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cage.
Rose lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rose lands a shoulder strike.
Rose lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Rose dominated that round.
That's time! Cage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rose fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rose circles away quickly and effectively.
Rose connects with a crisp jab.
Rose swings for the body but Cage moves out of range.
Cage walks into a straight right hand from Rose.
Rose fails to land with a series of punches.
Cage takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Rose.
Cage is rocked!
Rose dips to his left and cracks Cage with an uppercut!
Oh Cage is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cage tries to clinch but Rose is having none of it.
Cage seems to have got his legs back now.
Rose takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A low kick from Rose is predictable there
and Cage counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rose takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Rose does no damage.
Cage misses with a wild body shot.
Cage scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnny Rose seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick from Rose misses.
Rose motions for Cage to come forward. Rose throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rose closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rose attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rose throws a shot to the body.
Rose lands with an overhand left.
Cage tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rose takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rose. That's going to slow Cage down.
A right-left combo lands from Rose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose is looking to slow Cage down with leg kicks.
Johnny Rose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rose misses with a few strikes there.
Rose thuds a left hand into Cage's body.
Rose lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cage throws a big shot that misses.
Rose displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cage throws out the jab.
Cage misses with a few strikes there.
Cage lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rose with a jab.
Rose connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body punch from Rose.
Rose swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cage is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rose ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cage moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose throws a head kick that misses
and Cage counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rose throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cage counters by clinching up.
Cage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rose's elbow.
Rose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rose misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rose.
A right hand to the body from Cage.
Cage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rose has a couple of punches blocked by Cage.
Cage misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rose.
Cage lands a knee to the head.
Cage has a couple of punches blocked by Rose.
Rose lands an uppercut.
Rose working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Rose.
Cage struggles to land a body shot inside as Rose controls his hands.
Rose pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rose connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cage momentarily.
Rose misses with a jab to the body
and Cage counters with an outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Rose misses.
Rose throws a series of punches but Cage avoids them all with ease.
Rose swings for the body but Cage moves out of range.
Cage blocks a low kick nicely.
Cage walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rose scoring well with a low kick there.
Rose throws a jab when Cage was well out of range.
Rose steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cage.
Cage misses with an uppercut.
Rose thows a leg kick but Cage checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cage lands the left hand.
Rose misses with a double jab
and Cage counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rose thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Rose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rose lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cage at a distance.
Rose lands a nice shot to the body.
Rose lands a nice looking body shot.
Rose turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rose throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rose misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Rose does it's job there.
Cage takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rose will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cage walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cage throws and low kick but Rose moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage is looking to score with low kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rose - that will leave a mark!
Rose on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cage. Cage obviously looking to wear him down.
Rose with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rose was well out of range. Poor timing from Cage.
Rose throws a leg kick but Cage moved away.
Rose looks for the body kick but Cage saw that one coming.
Rose throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rose misses with a series of wild punches.
Rose will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rose misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rose lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cage circles away quickly and effectively.
Cage slips a straight right by Rose.
Cage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rose swings for the body but Cage moves out of range.
Rose loads up on a big right hand but Cage slips the punch.
Nice shot by Rose.
Rose connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cage looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rose closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cage takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cage takes one to the side of the head.
Rose connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose misses with the combination.
Cage is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rose.
Rose throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rose connects with a jab.
Cage doesn't manage to clinch there - Rose circles away.
Rose scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rose jabs at Cage's body.
A big head kick from Rose and Cage is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Rose works over Cage with some ground and pound from guard.
Cage keeping moving, preventing Rose from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rose on the ground.
Cage is trying to hold Rose in close to prevent damage but Rose has managed to pass into half guard.
Rose decides to stand up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rose.
A leg kick checked by Cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Rose really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rose 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 Cage has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cage and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cage takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rose with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cage slips a jab and a cross from Rose.
Cage attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cage on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rose throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cage throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rose looks to score with a jab to the body but Cage is just out of range.
Cage blocks a leg kick.
Cage avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rose wants to land a leg kick but Cage is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Cage to counter with a crisp jab.
Rose has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rose ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Rose finds it's way through Cage's defenses.
A combination from Rose does no damage.
Cage takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cage has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cage there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rose is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cage.
Rose misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rose throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cage lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rose's sensitive parts.
Rose scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rose is looking to chop away at Cage's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rose throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rose throws a leg kick
and Cage counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rose throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cage.
Cage misses with a leg kick
and Rose counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rose misses the jab.
Cage doesn't manage to clinch there - Rose circles away.
Rose misses with a leg kick
and Cage counters with an outside leg kick.
A big left from Rose misses.
Jab from Rose.
Cage shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good work by Cage as he checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage takes one on the button.
Rose throws a big shot that misses.
Cage throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rose ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cage moves away.
Cage avoids the body shot from Rose.
A low kick from Rose misses
and Cage counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rose ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Rose.
Rose jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cage checks a low kick from Rose.
Cage thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cage throws the left hand but Rose avoids the punch easily.
Cage scores with a jab.
Rose thumps Cage with a low kick.
Rose misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rose lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Rose. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rose.
Cage takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rose misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rose ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rose misses with a hook. Cage ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Rose dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rose throws out a leg kick but Cage moves out of range and Rose only half commits.
Rose looks to score with a jab to the body but Cage is just out of range.
Rose scores with a body shot.
Rose lands with a kick to the ribs.
A low kick from Rose misses
and Cage counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cage throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rose throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cage slips under a jab from Rose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Rose misses.
Cage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rose.
Rose scores with a one two! Cage had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rose lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose digs a good hook to Cage's body.
Cage takes a swing at Rose's ribcage but misses.
Cage goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rose scores with a decent looking hook.
Rose is looking to slow Cage down with leg kicks.
Cage throws an overhand right that lands on Rose's shoulder, as Rose tries to avoid the shot.
Cage slips under a jab.
Rose misses with a few strikes there.
Cage walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rose throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cage.
Cage misses with a leg kick
letting Rose counter with a right hand.
Rose uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cage.
Johnny Rose is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose misses with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Cage.
Cage will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rose lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rose thuds a left hand into Cage's body.
Rose swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnny Cage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rose misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheers as Rose lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cage doesn't seem phased though.
Rose goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rose fails to land with a series of punches.
Rose displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rose is looking to chop away at Cage's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Rose.
Rose cracks a nice hook into Cage's ribs.
Rose misses with a combination
and Cage counters with a stiff right hand.
Rose scores with a body shot.
Rose scores with a one two! Cage had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rose moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rose throws a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Cage is predictable there
and Rose counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Rose.
Cage misses with a wild body shot.
Rose turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose throws a head kick that misses.
Rose scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cage throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rose counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rose lands a body shot.
Rose throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rose.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Cage is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cage misses with a body shot.
Cage looks to score with a jab to the body but Rose is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rose cracks the inside of Cage's front leg.
Cage doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cage swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Rose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rose has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Johnny Rose!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Johnny Rose!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Johnny Rose!
Johnny Rose wins by unanimous decision!
Johnny Rose is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Cavalera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cavalera might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Carnivore - Predator. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesus Cavalera!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Alves!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cavalera.
Cavalera cracks a nice hook into Alves's ribs.
Alves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alves throws a sloppy head kick and Cavalera moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alves.
A swing and a miss from Cavalera.
Alves is looking to score with low kicks.
Cavalera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big right from Cavalera misses.
Alves looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alves misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Alves.
Jesus Cavalera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cavalera throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Alves takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves defending well as Cavalera loads up on a big left hand.
Alves takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Alves takes one on the button.
Alves on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cavalera misses with a looping right.
Cavalera misses with a looping left.
Alves lands a head kick!
Cavalera is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Alves tries to clinch but Cavalera moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Alves.
Danga de danga de dang - Cavalera scores with a four punch combination!
Alves swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Alves slips a jab and a cross from Cavalera.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cavalera, as that shot connected.
Alves misses with a low kick as Cavalera jumps back.
Alves throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alves throws a hook to the side of Cavalera's head but Cavalera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cavalera swinging wildly here.
Alves misses with a leg kick
and Cavalera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alves checks a low kick from Cavalera.
Alves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cavalera throws a right hand that Alves ducks under and follows up with a left that Alves also avoids with ease.
A low kick from Alves is predictable there
and Cavalera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alves misses with a low kick.
Cavalera throws a body punch but Alves moves out of range.
Cavalera fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alves looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cavalera is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Alves clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cavalera is trying to stall.
Cavalera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alves has Cavalera pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera breaks from the clinch.
Alves tries to clinch up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cavalera.
Alves defending well as Cavalera loads up on a big left hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cavalera, right into the meat.
Alves takes the fight into the clinch.
Cavalera blocks an elbow strike.
Alves lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Jesus Cavalera has been cut.
Alves throws an elbow but it misses.
Cavalera unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cavalera manages to break the clinch.
Alves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cavalera lands a nice looking body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alves.
Alves tries to work over Cavalera's front leg with a kick but Cavalera checks it.
Cavalera throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cavalera checks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Cavalera.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera swats away the attempt to clinch by Alves.
A head kick from Cavalera lands but Alves takes it in his stride.
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!
Alves has closed the distance and engaged Cavalera in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cavalera.
Cavalera breaks from the clinch.
Cavalera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cavalera scores with a nice right hand.
Alves throws a body kick that misses.
Alves drives through and clinches with Cavalera against the cage.
Cavalera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alves blocks it with crossed arms.
Alves throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cavalera dodges an elbow strike from Alves.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cavalera throws an elbow but it misses.
Alves looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cavalera misses with the head strike.
Alves lands an elbow that stopped Cavalera in his tracks for a moment.
Cavalera has had enough of the clinch but Alves keeps him there for the moment.
Alves pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alves throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Cavalera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Cavalera's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Alves pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cavalera is out of range and Alves settles back down.
Cavalera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cavalera misses with a hook.
Alves tries to land a leg kick but Cavalera saw it coming and moves away.
Cavalera throws a one two combo.
Cavalera misses with a straight right.
Alves takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cavalera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alves gets a clinch.
Cavalera looking to slow down the pace here.
Cavalera takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cavalera fails to pull guard.
Alves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cavalera lands an uppercut.
Cavalera wants to break free but Alves has control.
Alves misses with an elbow over the top.
Alves throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cavalera misses with the head strike.
Cavalera blocks an elbow strike.
Alves keeps control of Cavalera as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavalera manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from Cavalera misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Cavalera lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alves doesn't seem phased though.
Cavalera avoids the head kick by Alves.
Cavalera misses with a leg kick.
Cavalera moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Alves throws a chopping leg kick but Cavalera manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cavalera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cavalera takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Alves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alves has Cavalera up against the cage in a clinch.
Alves lands a nice elbow.
Cavalera tries to stall but Alves uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alves just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cavalera's brow.
Alves looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alves lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cavalera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera blocks the body kick.
Jesus Cavalera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Cavalera lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alves doesn't seem phased though.
Alves lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alves avoids the body shot from Cavalera.
Alves lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cavalera's sensitive parts.
Cavalera misses with the combination.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
Cavalera scores with a decent looking hook.
Cavalera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cavalera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alves checks the leg kick.
Alves lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Alves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A punch lands to the side of Alves 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A low kick from Cavalera is predictable there
and Alves counters with a low kick, right behind Cavalera 's knee.
Cavalera lands a jab to Alves's midsection.
Alves is looking to chop away at Cavalera's legs.
Cavalera blocks a head kick by Alves.
Alves moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cavalera throws a head kick but Alves moves out of range.
Cavalera lands a head kick!
Alves tries to land a front kick but Cavalera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alves has managed to clinch.
Cavalera manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cavalera is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alves is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera throws his legs up looking for a submission but Alves uses it to pass to side control.
Cavalera wants to get back to his feet but Alves drags him back down.
Alves is looking to take a break and control but Cavalera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alves is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cavalera is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alves trying to control the action but Cavalera is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brian Alves will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jesus Cavalera's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Alves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cavalera throws and low kick but Alves moves out of range easily.
Cavalera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alves manages to avoid it.
Cavalera is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alves takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cavalera scores with a nice head shot.
Cavalera lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jesus Cavalera is winning the standup battle so far.
Alves clinches.
Alves is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alves pushes off an throws an elbow but Cavalera leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cavalera takes an elbow to the temple.
Alves misses with an elbow over the top.
Cavalera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cavalera throws out a powerful jab.
Alves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cavalera.
Cavalera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavalera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alves.
Alves clinches.
Cavalera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alves smiles and moves away.
Alves lands a high kick!
Cavalera misses with a straight left.
Cavalera plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Alves has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alves there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cavalera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alves slips under a jab from Cavalera.
Alves misses with a body kick.
Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cavalera scores with the left hand. Alves knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cavalera.
A head kick misses from Alves.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cavalera.
Alves throws a leg kick but Cavalera checks it.
Alves pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cavalera is out of range and Alves settles back down.
Alves throws a quick inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Cavalera finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Alves staying out of range there.
Cavalera lands with a nice body kick.
Alves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cavalera throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alves counters with an outside leg kick.
Cavalera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Alves there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alves throws a sloppy head kick
and Cavalera counters with a body kick.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cavalera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cavalera throws a leg kick but Alves sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cavalera misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Cavalera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alves on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A head kick from Cavalera lands but Alves takes it in his stride.
Cavalera swings for the body but Alves moves out of range.
Cavalera lands a jab to the head.
A jab lands there for Cavalera.
Alves moves out of range of the strikes.
Cavalera checks the leg kick nicely there.
Alves throws a sloppy head kick and Cavalera moves out of range easily.
Alves moves in looking to clinch but Cavalera pushes him off.
Alves wants to clinch up but Cavalera keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Alves drops his hands momentarily and Cavalera takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cavalera throws a leg kick
and Alves counters by clinching up.
Cavalera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alves connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cavalera just misses with a punch to the body.
Alves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cavalera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alves tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cavalera counters with a low kick, right behind Alves 's knee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A low kick from Cavalera misses
letting Alves counter with a right hand.
Cavalera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alves. That did some damage!
Cavalera throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cavalera works Alves's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Cavalera clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Cavalera's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cavalera scores with a hook to the body. Alves takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cavalera wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good work by Cavalera as he checks the leg kick.
Cavalera dips to his left and cracks Alves with an uppercut!
Cavalera misses with a wild body shot.
Cavalera shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cavalera throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Alves's head.
Cavalera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cavalera scores with a leg kick.
Alves throws a head kick but Cavalera moves out of range.
Alves throws a head kick but Cavalera moves out of range.
Cavalera is looking to slow Alves down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves throws out a leg kick but Cavalera moves out of range and Alves only half commits.
Cavalera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cavalera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alves can pounce on him.
Cavalera buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cavalera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alves counters with a low kick, right behind Cavalera 's knee.
Nice body kick from Cavalera.
Cavalera thows a leg kick but Alves checks it
and Alves makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cavalera really felt that one!
Cavalera misses with an uppercut. Alves saw that one coming.
Cavalera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alves counters with a big head kick but Cavalera shrugs it off.
Cavalera throws a leg kick but Alves sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alves keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alves needs to keep his hands up - Cavalera had a free shot at his head there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cavalera.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves dodges the punch combination from Cavalera.
Alves misses with a body kick.
Alves tries to clinch up.
Alves walks into a left hand.
Alves tries to clinch up.
A head kick from Cavalera lands but Alves takes it in his stride.
Cavalera thows a leg kick but Alves checks it
and Alves counters with a nice leg kick.
Cavalera misses with a series of wild punches.
Alves buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cavalera.
Alves ducks under a wild hook from Cavalera.
An inside leg kick lands from Cavalera.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera blocks a head kick by Alves.
Cavalera lands with a good body shot.
Cavalera throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alves blocks a head kick by Cavalera.
Cavalera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alves circles away quickly and effectively.
Cavalera misses with a straight left.
Alves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cavalera, right into the meat.
Cavalera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cavalera throws a right hand that Alves ducks under and follows up with a left that Alves also avoids with ease.
Cavalera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cavalera throws a leg kick
and Alves counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alves pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cavalera is out of range and Alves settles back down.
Alves throws a sloppy head kick and Cavalera moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Alves.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Cavalera avoids the head kick by Alves.
Alves lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cavalera will feel that in the morning.
Alves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cavalera.
Alves scores with a leg kick.
Alves is looking to land body kicks.
Alves throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alves shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alves throws a lazy head kick
and Cavalera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alves delivers a nice body kick.
Cavalera misses with a leg kick
and Alves counters with an inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Cavalera blocks the low kick.
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 Jesus Cavalera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jesus Cavalera's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Alves is looking to clinch but Cavalera is avoiding it.
Cavalera avoids the head kick by Alves.
Cavalera throws a wild body kick that Alves sees coming a mile off.
Alves has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alves.
Cavalera stalks Alves and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Alves's face. Alves staggers backwards, shaken.
Cavalera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alves connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alves is looking to clinch but Cavalera is avoiding it.
Cavalera throws a leg kick
and Alves counters with a body kick that stops Cavalera in his tracks momentarily.
Cavalera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alves counters with a thumping low kick.
Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Cavalera lands with a nice combination. Alves backs away looking to recover.
Alves cracks the inside of Cavalera's front leg.
Cavalera blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Alves misses with a head kick.
Alves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cavalera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cavalera throws a lazy right hand but Alves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alves gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cavalera.
Cavalera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice defenses there by Alves.
Alves looks to clinch
and Cavalera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alves misses with a head kick.
Alves lands a head kick. Cavalera smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cavalera fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves scoring well with a low kick there.
Alves is looking to chop away at Cavalera's legs.
Cavalera tries to bum rush Alves with a series of wild strikes but Alves uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alves throws the kick towards the body but Cavalera avoids it.
Cavalera misses with a low kick.
Alves chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Alves.
Alves slips a jab and a cross from Cavalera.
Alves moves out of range as Cavalera strikes.
Alves goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cavalera throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alves counters with an outside leg kick.
A big left from Cavalera misses.
Cavalera throws a leg kick but Alves checks it.
Cavalera loads up on a big right hand but Alves slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cavalera throws a leg kick but Alves sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cavalera misses with a jab to the body
and Alves counters with a thumping low kick.
Alves has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cavalera.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alves.
Alves lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cavalera's sensitive parts.
Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cavalera avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Cavalera lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alves doesn't seem phased though.
Alves tries to clinch
and Cavalera makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cavalera thows a leg kick but Alves checks it
and Alves counters with an outside leg kick.
Alves throws a head kick but Cavalera moves out of range.
A head kick from Alves lands but Cavalera takes it in his stride.
Alves throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves throws a head kick that misses.
Cavalera jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alves blocks a head kick by Cavalera.
Alves throws a head kick but Cavalera moves out of range.
Cavalera misses with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alves. That's going to slow Cavalera down.
Alves looks for the body kick but Cavalera saw that one coming.
Alves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cavalera avoids a kick to the body.
Alves blocks the body kick.
Alves chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A shot to the body from Cavalera misses
and Alves counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alves looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cavalera throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Alves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cavalera 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 Chris Downing scores the fight for Jesus Cavalera!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Jesus Cavalera!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Jesus Cavalera!
Jesus Cavalera wins by unanimous decision!
Jesus Cavalera retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Schwanz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schwanz has chosen Tool - Lipan Conjuring as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Jonas Justice has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonas Justice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hans Schwanz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwanz misses with a body shot.
Justice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Justice throws a hook to the side of Schwanz's head but Schwanz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Justice misses.
Schwanz feints and then cracks Justice's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Justice down.
Justice goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Schwanz misses with a low kick.
Justice throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Schwanz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Schwanz.
Justice takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Justice.
Schwanz catches Justice with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Schwanz looks for the body kick but Justice saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice slips under a jab from Schwanz.
Justice jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Justice misses the body punch
and Schwanz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Schwanz lands with a nice body kick.
Justice throws a lazy head kick
and Schwanz counters with a good low kick that Justice was not able to check.
Schwanz thows a leg kick but Justice checks it
and Justice makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jonas Justice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schwanz scores with a sloppy right hand. Justice should have avoided that one.
Schwanz cracks the inside of Justice's front leg.
Justice takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Schwanz.
Justice is breathing heavily.
Schwanz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Justice has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Schwanz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justice on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Schwanz scoring well with a low kick there.
Justice takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Schwanz.
Schwanz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Justice moves out of range of the body kick.
Schwanz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schwanz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Justice's calf.
Schwanz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schwanz misses with a double jab.
Schwanz slips under a jab from Justice.
Justice takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwanz misses with an uppercut.
Schwanz motions for Justice to come forward. Schwanz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Schwanz lands a front kick.
Schwanz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Schwanz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schwanz throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Schwanz lands a nice hook to Justice's body. Justice takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Justice on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Schwanz throws a head kick that half lands.
Schwanz throws a head kick that misses.
Justice takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Schwanz lands a nice looking body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwanz lands a nice looking body shot.
Schwanz lands a nice hook to Justice's body. Justice takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Schwanz throws a leg kick
and Justice counters with an inside leg kick.
Schwanz jabs Justice right on the nose. Justice blinks but takes it well.
Schwanz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A good leg kick by Schwanz.
Schwanz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Schwanz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schwanz throws out a leg kick but Justice moves out of range and Schwanz only half commits.
Schwanz misses with an attempted mid kick.
A low kick from Justice is predictable there
and Schwanz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Schwanz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Schwanz throws a head kick but Justice moves out of range.
Schwanz ducks under a wild hook from Justice.
Schwanz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Justice misses with a leg kick
enabling Schwanz to counter with a crisp jab.
Hans Schwanz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schwanz blocks a jab.
Justice is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Schwanz ducks right into an uppercut from Justice.
Schwanz misses with a low kick as Justice jumps back.
Justice missing with a left hand there. Schwanz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Justice thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schwanz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Schwanz tries to land a leg kick but Justice saw it coming and moves away.
Schwanz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Justice rather than just go for the knockout.
Schwanz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwanz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Justice avoids a kick to the body.
Justice throws a right and a left that both miss.
Schwanz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Justice misses with a head kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Justice might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Justice moves out of range as Schwanz throws a body kick.
Justice will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice defenses there by Schwanz.
Schwanz takes a swing at Justice's ribcage but misses.
Justice scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Schwanz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Justice throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Schwanz counters with an outside leg kick.
Schwanz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Justice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwanz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Schwanz scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Justice checks a leg kick.
Schwanz misses with a low kick.
Schwanz misses with a leg kick
and Justice counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Schwanz.
Schwanz lands a nice shot that snaps Justice's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schwanz looks to score with a jab to the body but Justice is just out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Justice. Schwanz shrugs it off though.
Schwanz feints and then cracks Justice's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Justice down.
Justice swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Schwanz counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwanz cracks a nice hook into Justice's ribs.
Schwanz ducks under a wild hook from Justice.
Schwanz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Justice swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schwanz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Schwanz feints and then cracks Justice's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Justice down.
Schwanz tests Justice's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schwanz tries to land a front kick but Justice steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Schwanz misses with a straight right.
Schwanz lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice avoids a kick to the body.
Justice misses with a shot to the body
and Schwanz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Justice thinking.
Schwanz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Justice throws a front kick aimed at Schwanz's knee but Schwanz avoids it well.
Justice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Justice throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Justice lands a body shot.
Schwanz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Justice avoids a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick lands from Schwanz.
Schwanz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Justice at a distance.
Schwanz lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Schwanz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Schwanz gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Justice makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Schwanz tries a head kick but it misses.
Schwanz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Schwanz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Justice throws a leg kick that is checked
and Schwanz makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Justice really felt that one!
A looping hook to the body misses from Schwanz. Justice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schwanz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Justice tries to land a body kick
and Schwanz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Justice checks a leg kick nicely.
Justice takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schwanz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Justice throws a looping overhand right but Schwanz ducks down to avoid it.
Justice chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Schwanz can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwanz tries to bum rush Justice with a series of wild strikes but Justice uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schwanz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Justice counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Justice thows a left - swing and a miss!
Justice blocks a head kick by Schwanz.
Justice looks to throw a body kick
and Schwanz counters with a nice kick to the body.
Schwanz misses with a jab to the body
letting Justice counter with a right hand.
Schwanz misses with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Schwanz.
Justice is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Schwanz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A solid leg kick lands there for Schwanz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schwanz misses with a low kick.
Schwanz thumps Justice with a low kick.
Schwanz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Justice is out of range and Schwanz settles back down.
Schwanz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Justice will feel that in the morning.
Schwanz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Schwanz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Schwanz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Justice circles away quickly and effectively.
Schwanz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Schwanz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Schwanz.
Schwanz throws a leg kick which misses Justice's front leg but catches the back leg as Justice tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwanz catches Justice with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Schwanz lands a head kick!
Schwanz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Schwanz.
Justice misses with a straight left.
Schwanz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Justice takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Justice throws a sloppy head kick
and Schwanz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Justice.
Justice throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Schwanz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwanz thows a body shot but no joy.
Justice falls off balance throwing a combination
and Schwanz counters with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schwanz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Schwanz tried to score with a low kick but Justice checks it.
Justice wants to land a leg kick but Schwanz is out of range.
Schwanz pushes Justice away with a front kick.
Schwanz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Schwanz is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schwanz misses with a body kick.
Justice looks to land a right hand but Schwanz moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Schwanz really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Schwanz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Justice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Schwanz.
Justice throws a leg kick that is checked
and Schwanz counters with a leg kick.
Justice throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Schwanz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Justice at a distance.
Schwanz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Justice's calf.
Justice looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schwanz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Justice. That did some damage!
Schwanz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Justice's sensitive parts.
Schwanz tests Justice's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Schwanz throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice blocks a head kick by Schwanz.
Justice throws a head kick that misses
and Schwanz counters with a solid body kick.
Schwanz scoring well with a low kick there.
Justice on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Schwanz lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schwanz catches Justice with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Schwanz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Schwanz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Schwanz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Justice.
Schwanz 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.
Justice takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwanz is looking to slow Justice down with leg kicks.
Schwanz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Schwanz throws a leg kick but Justice checks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Justice checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Schwanz scores with a kick to the midsection.
Justice steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Schwanz. That one must have hurt.
Justice slips under a jab from Schwanz.
An inside leg kick lands from Schwanz.
Schwanz throws a nice head kick!
Both fighters circling a little - Schwanz finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Justice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwanz tries to score with a low kick but Justice moves his leg out of the way.
Justice moves out of range of the body kick from Schwanz.
Schwanz scores with a leg kick.
Schwanz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Schwanz tries a head kick but it misses.
Justice dodges the punch combination from Schwanz.
A big right from Justice misses.
Schwanz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Justice is out of range.
Justice blocks a leg kick.
A low kick from Justice misses
and Schwanz counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schwanz moves away.
Schwanz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Justice's calf.
Schwanz throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Justice counters with a straight right hand.
Justice misses with a hook. Schwanz ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot lands for Schwanz.
Justice throws a leg kick
and Schwanz counters with a nice leg kick.
Schwanz cracks the inside of Justice's front leg.
Schwanz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Justice doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Justice looks to score with a jab to the body but Schwanz is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Justice throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schwanz scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Schwanz dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Schwanz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good leg kick by Schwanz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Schwanz scores with a nice strike.
Schwanz stuns Justice with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Schwanz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Justice's calf.
Schwanz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schwanz with a hook.
Schwanz lands a nice looking body shot.
Justice moves out of range of the body kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Justice tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Justice moves out of range of the body kick.
Schwanz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Justice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwanz stuns Justice with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Schwanz misses with a body shot
and Justice counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jab from Schwanz.
Schwanz is looking to slow Justice down with leg kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Schwanz.
Schwanz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Schwanz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Schwanz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schwanz throws a front kick aimed at Justice's knee but Justice avoids it well.
Schwanz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hans Schwanz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Justice.
Schwanz lands the left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Schwanz. That's going to slow Justice down.
Schwanz tries to land a front kick but Justice steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Justice misses with a leg kick
and Schwanz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Schwanz feints and then cracks Justice's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Justice down.
Schwanz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Schwanz slips a straight right by Justice.
Schwanz scores with a jab to the body.
Schwanz throws a front kick that sends Justice stumbling back into the cage.
Justice looks to throw the jab but Schwanz is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Justice misses its intended target.
A low kick from Justice is predictable there
and Schwanz counters with a good, hard body kick but Justice shrugs it off.
Nice uppercut there from Schwanz.
Schwanz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Justice if he has to take too many more of those.
Schwanz cracks the inside of Justice's front leg.
Schwanz is looking to chop away at Justice's legs.
Justice takes one on the button.
Justice throws a hook but Schwanz blocks it.
Justice misses with a body shot.
Schwanz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Schwanz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Justice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice throws a jab when Schwanz was well out of range.
Justice throws a leg kick
and Schwanz counters with a nice uppercut.
Schwanz throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Justice on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Schwanz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Schwanz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Justice.
Schwanz throws and low kick but Justice moves out of range easily.
Justice blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schwanz slips a jab from Justice.
Justice throws a leg kick that is checked
and Schwanz finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jonas Justice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Justice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schwanz moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Schwanz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Schwanz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight for Hans Schwanz!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Hans Schwanz!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Hans Schwanz!
Hans Schwanz wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Millen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Tonal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Millen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Punch You in the Eye. Jeremy Tonal has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerry Millen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Tonal!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Tonal.
Tonal is looking to slow Millen down with leg kicks.
Millen throws out a powerful jab.
Tonal looks to land a right hand but Millen moved out of range.
Millen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Millen misses with a looping right.
Millen just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonal lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tonal clobbers Millen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Jerry Millen has been cut.
Tonal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Millen misses
and Tonal counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Tonal looks to land a body kick but Millen moved away.
Millen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jerry Millen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonal misses with a body punch
and Millen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonal misses with a body kick.
Tonal pushes Millen away with a front kick.
Tonal throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jerry Millen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tonal slips a straight right by Millen.
Millen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Millen slaps away a takedown attempt from Tonal, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tonal slips under a jab.
Millen misses with a straight left.
Tonal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Millen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tonal defending well as Millen loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Millen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Millen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Millen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Millen looks to throw a body kick
and Tonal makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Millen is breathing heavily.
Tonal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Millen at a distance.
Tonal misses with a hook to the body
and Millen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Millen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tonal throws a predictable looking body shot
and Millen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A shot to the liver by Tonal. Beautiful body shot.
Tonal connects with a solid leg kick.
Tonal bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tonal lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonal lands with an uppercut that bounces Millen off the cage and back into rage.
Tonal dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Millen. That did some damage!
Jab, jab by Tonal - just one landing.
Tonal lands a big head kick that sends Millen tumbling to the mat! Tonal takes a step backwards and waves Millen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Millen is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonal darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Millen's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Tonal before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy Tonal!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hakuin Ekaku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Tuhkasaari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ekaku comes to the cage accompanied by IV. Tuhkasaari has chosen Proteus - Full Metal Jacket as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hakuin Ekaku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Tuhkasaari!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekaku checks a low kick from Tuhkasaari.
Teppo Tuhkasaari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuhkasaari avoids the body shot from Ekaku.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ekaku 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 Tuhkasaari has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tuhkasaari and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tuhkasaari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekaku lands with a nice body punch.
Ekaku throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tuhkasaari.
Ekaku lands with a straight right. Tuhkasaari didn't see that one coming.
Tuhkasaari checks the leg kick.
Tuhkasaari wants to slow Ekaku down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tuhkasaari thumps Ekaku with a low kick.
Ekaku is looking to slow Tuhkasaari down with leg kicks.
Ekaku throws the kick towards the body but Tuhkasaari avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ekaku's calf.
Ekaku scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tuhkasaari throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ekaku's waist but Ekaku gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tuhkasaari off to one side.
Tuhkasaari closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ekaku to the mat! Ekaku manages to get full guard.
Tuhkasaari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ekaku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ekaku trying to keep a closed guard but Tuhkasaari is proving a slippery customer.
Tuhkasaari wants to control from the top but Ekaku keeps moving.
Tuhkasaari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekaku is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tuhkasaari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekaku is keeping the position for now.
Ekaku looking for a sweep. Not yet Ekaku, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari shoots in but no luck this time.
Ekaku misses with a series of wild punches.
Tuhkasaari is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tuhkasaari looks for a takedown but Ekaku sprawls well.
Hakuin Ekaku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teppo Tuhkasaari.
Ekaku lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tuhkasaari throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ekaku counters with a left to the body.
Ekaku misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ekaku counters with a nice uppercut.
Tuhkasaari is looking to land body kicks.
Ekaku moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ekaku goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tuhkasaari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekaku.
Tuhkasaari throws a leg kick
and Ekaku counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tuhkasaari's knee momentarily.
Ekaku will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ekaku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tuhkasaari avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tuhkasaari throws a lazy body kick
and Tuhkasaari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakuin Ekaku dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tuhkasaari shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ekaku but Ekaku pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ekaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari misses with the body kick
and Ekaku counters with a thumping low kick.
Ekaku throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tuhkasaari stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ekaku will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tuhkasaari throws a sloppy head kick
and Ekaku counters with a series of strikes. Tuhkasaari will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ekaku misses the shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ekaku.
Tuhkasaari looks for the body kick but Ekaku saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Tuhkasaari.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku connects with the punch.
Ekaku misses with a few strikes there.
Tuhkasaari takes one to the side of the head.
Ekaku takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ekaku throws a big shot that misses.
Tuhkasaari lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tuhkasaari chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ekaku can pounce on him.
Ekaku walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tuhkasaari checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tuhkasaari throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ekaku counters with an inside leg kick.
Hakuin Ekaku is winning the standup battle so far.
Tuhkasaari throws a leg kick
and Ekaku counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tuhkasaari is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A low kick from Ekaku is predictable there
and Tuhkasaari counters with a good low kick that Ekaku was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ekaku counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tuhkasaari ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekaku is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tuhkasaari throws a lazy body kick
and Ekaku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tuhkasaari throws a leg kick
and Ekaku counters with a straight right hand.
Hakuin Ekaku is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tuhkasaari walks into a left hand.
Tuhkasaari cracks the inside of Ekaku's front leg.
Ekaku checks the leg kick.
Ekaku blocks the body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Ekaku blocks the leg kick.
Tuhkasaari looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Ekaku does no damage.
Ekaku motions for Tuhkasaari to come forward. Ekaku throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tuhkasaari blocks a jab.
Ekaku lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ekaku looks to land a combination but Tuhkasaari avoids it well.
Tuhkasaari buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hakuin Ekaku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tuhkasaari gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ekaku counters with a stiff right hand.
Ekaku misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari misses with the body kick
and Ekaku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari thows a body kick. Ekaku tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A low kick from Ekaku misses
and Tuhkasaari counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tuhkasaari.
Ekaku pulls Tuhkasaari in close to prevent any damage.
Tuhkasaari passes into half guard.
Tuhkasaari is keen to just control but Ekaku is a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tuhkasaari is thwarting Ekaku's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakuin Ekaku dominated that second round.
That's time! Ekaku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tuhkasaari throws a leg kick
and Ekaku counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tuhkasaari throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ekaku.
Tuhkasaari misses with a low kick.
Tuhkasaari connects with a solid leg kick.
Tuhkasaari throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Ekaku misses
and Tuhkasaari counters with a good, hard body kick but Ekaku shrugs it off.
An inside leg kick lands from Ekaku.
A low kick from Tuhkasaari misses
and Ekaku counters with a left and a right that stings Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari looks to throw a body kick
and Ekaku counters with a two punch combo.
Ekaku throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tuhkasaari makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ekaku throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ekaku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ekaku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tuhkasaari moves away from the strike by Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a leg kick
and Tuhkasaari counters with a solid body kick.
Tuhkasaari misses with a kick to the body
and Ekaku counters with a nice body shot.
Ekaku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Ekaku, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a body punch but Tuhkasaari moves out of range.
Tuhkasaari lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekaku. Tuhkasaari does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tuhkasaari misses with a kick to the body
and Ekaku counters with a thumping low kick.
Tuhkasaari misses with a kick to the body
and Ekaku counters with a two punch combo.
Ekaku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tuhkasaari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Tuhkasaari misses
and Ekaku counters by moving into the clinch.
Ekaku breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tuhkasaari slips a jab from Ekaku.
Tuhkasaari looks to land a body kick but Ekaku moved away.
Ekaku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tuhkasaari throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tuhkasaari gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ekaku counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tuhkasaari thinking.
Ekaku lands a nice shot to the body.
Tuhkasaari takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekaku lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tuhkasaari circles away quickly and effectively.
Tuhkasaari misses with a kick to the body.
Ekaku misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ekaku falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tuhkasaari counters with a nice body kick.
Ekaku swings for the body but Tuhkasaari moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku lands a jab to the nose.
Ekaku works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tuhkasaari thows a body kick. Ekaku tries to catch it but that hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Ekaku.
Ekaku connects with a looping right hand.
Ekaku takes a swing at Tuhkasaari's ribcage but misses.
Ekaku tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ekaku misses with a two punch combination.
Tuhkasaari misses with the body kick
and Ekaku counters with a leg kick.
Ekaku will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tuhkasaari motions for Ekaku to come forward. Tuhkasaari throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakuin Ekaku clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ekaku throws a hook but Tuhkasaari avoids it easily.
Ekaku tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Ekaku misses
and Tuhkasaari counters with a body kick that stops Ekaku in his tracks momentarily.
Tuhkasaari scoring well with a low kick there.
Tuhkasaari gets a takedown into half guard.
Tuhkasaari is looking to stall here but Ekaku recovers full guard.
Ekaku keeping full guard, as Tuhkasaari tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ekaku has control of Tuhkasaari's left arm, preventing Tuhkasaari from doing any damage.
Tuhkasaari controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tuhkasaari won't allow Ekaku to sweep him here.
Ekaku keeping moving, preventing Tuhkasaari from controlling successfully.
Ekaku looking to control.
Ekaku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tuhkasaari wants to control from the top but Ekaku keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ekaku throws a sloppy head kick
and Tuhkasaari finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari misses with the body kick
and Ekaku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tuhkasaari throws a low kick but Ekaku avoids it.
Tuhkasaari will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tuhkasaari is looking to slow Ekaku down with leg kicks.
Tuhkasaari with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ekaku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ekaku scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tuhkasaari takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tuhkasaari throws a body kick the misses
and Ekaku counters with a straight right hand.
Tuhkasaari goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tuhkasaari has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ekaku throws a front kick aimed at Tuhkasaari's knee but Tuhkasaari avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Tuhkasaari misses
and Ekaku counters with a straight right hand.
Ekaku misses with a series of wild punches.
Ekaku swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tuhkasaari misses with the body kick
and Tuhkasaari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ekaku moves out of range of the body kick.
Tuhkasaari misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good work by Tuhkasaari as he checks the leg kick.
A low kick from Ekaku misses
and Tuhkasaari counters with a low kick, right behind Ekaku 's knee.
Tuhkasaari throws a lazy head kick
and Ekaku counters with a two punch combo.
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 Hakuin Ekaku will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Ekaku misses with an uppercut. Tuhkasaari saw that one coming.
Ekaku throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ekaku is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ekaku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tuhkasaari throws a body kick the misses
and Ekaku counters with a series of strikes. Tuhkasaari will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ekaku throws the left hand but Tuhkasaari avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tuhkasaari checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tuhkasaari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari misses with a leg kick
and Ekaku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari misses with a takedown attempt
and Ekaku counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tuhkasaari throws a leg kick
and Ekaku counters with a good low kick that Tuhkasaari was not able to check.
Ekaku misses with a straight left.
Tuhkasaari takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tuhkasaari throws a head kick but Ekaku moves out of range.
Tuhkasaari thows a leg kick but Ekaku checks it
and Ekaku counters with a leg kick.
Tuhkasaari misses with a kick to the body.
Ekaku looks to land a combination. Tuhkasaari sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ekaku throws a leg kick
and Tuhkasaari counters with a nice leg kick.
Ekaku throws a leg kick
and Tuhkasaari makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Teppo Tuhkasaari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice body kick from Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ekaku sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tuhkasaari somewhat.
Tuhkasaari scores with a nice body kick.
Ekaku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tuhkasaari moves out of range as Ekaku strikes.
Ekaku misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tuhkasaari. That's going to slow Ekaku down.
Ekaku throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ekaku cracks Tuhkasaari with an open hand slap.
Ekaku lands a really nice looking cross but Tuhkasaari seems unphased.
A low kick from Tuhkasaari is predictable there
letting Ekaku counter with a right hand.
Tuhkasaari throws a leg kick but Ekaku moved away.
Ekaku connects with the punch.
Tuhkasaari throws a leg kick
letting Ekaku counter with a right hand.
A lazy body kick from Tuhkasaari
and Ekaku counters with a big head kick but Tuhkasaari shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku blocks the body kick.
Tuhkasaari's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tuhkasaari fails to land the takedown.
Hakuin Ekaku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teppo Tuhkasaari.
Ekaku throws a leg kick which misses Tuhkasaari's front leg but catches the back leg as Tuhkasaari tries to avoid it.
Ekaku lands a head kick!
A big right from Ekaku misses.
Tuhkasaari throws a sloppy head kick
and Ekaku makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ekaku throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hakuin Ekaku showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ekaku, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Hakuin Ekaku!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Hakuin Ekaku!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Hakuin Ekaku!
Hakuin Ekaku wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abayo Bokhari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Saburov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saburov has chosen Kuusou Rumba (GSZS OP3 ver.) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abayo Bokhari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Saburov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bokhari drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big left from Bokhari misses.
Bokhari checks a leg kick.
Good work by Saburov as he checks the leg kick.
Peter Saburov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bokhari pushes Saburov up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bokhari.
Saburov cracks Bokhari with a nice body shot.
Saburov trying to control the position but instead, Bokhari has worked for underhooks and has pushed Saburov into the cage.
Bokhari tries to throw a body punch but Saburov avoids it by throwing Bokhari back against the cage.
Bokhari tries to work over Saburov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bokhari lands with a short shot to the head.
Bokhari makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Bokhari.
Bokhari tries to work over Saburov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saburov tries to break the clinch but Bokhari is controlling the position.
Bokhari lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bokhari lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Saburov tries to throw a body punch but Bokhari avoids it by throwing Saburov back against the cage.
Saburov throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Saburov fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bokhari creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saburov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bokhari is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bokhari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bokhari lands a hook that snaps the head of Saburov backwards.
Still in the clinch, Bokhari scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saburov.
Bokhari lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Bokhari fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bokhari.
Saburov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bokhari.
Bokhari throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saburovs head.
Bokhari lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Saburov looks gassed!
Bokhari presses Saburov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Saburov is trying to break the clinch but Bokhari is controlling him.
Saburov has a couple of punches blocked by Bokhari.
A hook to the body from Bokhari.
A right hand to the body from Bokhari.
Bokhari lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Bokhari.
Bokhari lands an uppercut.
Bokhari scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bokhari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saburov backwards.
Nice body punch from Bokhari.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bokhari working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bokhari lands a body shot.
Bokhari lands a nice uppercut.
Bokhari gets through Saburov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bokhari lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saburov is rocked!
Bokhari lands a body punch in the clinch.
Saburov is still on wobbly legs! Can Bokhari finish him?
Bokhari lands a body punch in the clinch.
Saburov seems to have recovered his senses.
Bokhari throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bokhari throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saburovs head.
A right handed body shot lands from Bokhari.
Bokhari lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Saburov to his knees! Bokhari keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abayo Bokhari!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jigoro Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manu Okoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kane comes to the cage accompanied by Under a Killing Moon by Thrice. Okoro has chosen Jungle Ugly as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jigoro Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manu Okoro!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane throws a hook but Okoro blocks it.
Kane scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Okoro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Okoro. That did some damage!
Okoro looks to score with a jab to the body but Kane is just out of range.
Okoro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Okoro lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Okoro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okoro.
Okoro blocks a jab.
Kane misses with a body punch
and Okoro counters with an inside leg kick.
Okoro loads up on a big right hand but Kane slips the punch.
Okoro lands a head kick. Kane smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Jigoro Kane has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Okoro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoro throws a series of punches but Kane moves out of range.
Okoro thows a leg kick but Kane checks it
and Kane counters with a left to the body.
Kane thows a leg kick but Okoro checks it
and Okoro counters with a slapping leg kick.
Okoro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Okoro 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.
Okoro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okoro was well out of range. Poor timing from Kane.
Kane checks the leg kick.
Okoro moves forwards but Kane connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Okoro checks a leg kick.
Okoro connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okoro walks into a left hand.
Kane throws a leg kick that is checked
and Okoro counters with a leg kick.
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!
Okoro misses with a double jab
and Kane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okoro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kane throws a good cross that connects.
Kane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Okoro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Kane misses the target.
Kane misses the jab.
Okoro connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kane has managed to clinch.
Okoro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kane has a couple of punches blocked by Okoro.
Kane prevents a body shot from Okoro.
Kane tries to land knees in the clinch but Okoro avoids the damage to the body.
Kane effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kane.
Kane has a couple of punches blocked by Okoro.
Okoro breaks from the clinch.
Kane throws a left and a right that both miss
and Okoro counters with a low kick, right behind Kane 's knee.
Jigoro Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane misses with a wild body shot.
Kane tests Okoro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Okoro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kane counters with a straight right hand.
Okoro throws a right hand that Kane ducks under and follows up with a left that Kane also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane's corner calls for a 1-2. Kane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Okoro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kane.
Kane bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Okoro's head.
Kane takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okoro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okoro throws a leg kick which misses Kane's front leg but catches the back leg as Kane tries to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Okoro blocks a head kick by Kane.
Kane is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Okoro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Okoro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Okoro cracks Kane with an open hand slap.
Kane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Okoro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Okoro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jigoro Kane's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Okoro thows a leg kick but Kane checks it
and Kane counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kane works Okoro's body with a nice hook.
Manu Okoro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okoro misses the jab.
Okoro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okoro.
Kane throws a series of punches but Okoro avoids them all with ease.
Okoro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kane.
Okoro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kane.
Okoro throws a head kick but Kane moves out of range.
Kane tries to score with a low kick but Okoro moves his leg out of the way.
Okoro misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Kane blocks the low kick.
Kane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Okoro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kane counters with a right hand to the body.
Okoro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kane.
A shot to the body from Okoro misses
and Kane counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Okoro throws a hook but Kane blocks it.
Okoro ducks under a wild hook from Kane.
Okoro sizes up Kane with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Okoro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kane throws a hook but Okoro blocks it.
Okoro 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane tests Okoro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Okoro throws an overhand right that lands on Kane's shoulder, as Kane tries to avoid the shot.
Kane throws a leg kick
and Okoro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okoro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kane.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Okoro.
Okoro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kane's head.
Kane looks to score with a jab to the body but Okoro is just out of range.
Kane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kane keeps the fight on the outside.
Okoro misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane misses with a kick to the body
and Okoro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okoro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kane.
Kane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kane checks the leg kick.
Okoro lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Okoro.
Kane throws a sloppy body shot
and Okoro counters with a one-two to the body.
Okoro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kane scores with a shot to the body.
Okoro misses with a body shot.
Okoro dodges the punch combination from Kane.
Kane throws a lazy right hand but Okoro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okoro misses with a hook.
Okoro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Okoro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okoro slips a straight right by Kane.
No joy there for Okoro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kane throws a sloppy head kick
and Okoro counters with a low kick, right behind Kane 's knee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okoro throws a body kick the misses
and Kane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okoro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okoro lands with a nice body kick.
Kane throws a jab when Okoro was well out of range.
Nice jab there from Okoro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Okoro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jigoro Kane's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kane doesn't manage to clinch there - Okoro circles away.
Kane throws an overhand right that lands on Okoro's shoulder, as Okoro tries to avoid the shot.
Kane throws a big shot that misses.
Kane misses with a looping left.
Kane misses with a looping right.
Okoro scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Okoro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kane.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kane. Okoro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okoro moves forwards but Kane connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kane thows a body shot but no joy.
Kane missing with a left hand there. Okoro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A cross from Kane lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoro throws a hook but Kane avoids it easily.
Kane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kane misses the shot to the body.
Kane is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kane checks a low kick from Okoro.
Kane misses the body punch
and Kane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okoro misses with a straight right.
Kane takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kane blocks the body kick.
A leg kick checked by Kane.
Okoro motions for Kane to come forward. Okoro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kane throws a leg kick
and Okoro counters with a one-two to the body.
Jigoro Kane's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okoro loads up on a big right hand but Kane slips the punch.
Okoro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Okoro!
Okoro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kane moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okoro moves away.
Okoro bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kane thows a body shot but no joy.
Okoro misses with a body shot.
Kane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane tries to clinch but Okoro is having none of it.
Okoro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kane. Kane obviously looking to wear him down.
Okoro ducks under a wild hook from Kane.
Okoro slips under a jab.
Okoro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kane.
Kane throws a combination that misses
enabling Okoro to counter with a crisp jab.
Kane looks to land a combination but Okoro avoids it well.
Manu Okoro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the body from Kane misses
and Okoro counters with a right hand to the body.
Okoro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kane walks into a jab.
Okoro lands a glancing blow to the side of Kane's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane throws a head kick that misses.
Kane just misses with a punch to the body.
Okoro lunges at Kane with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kane's hand.
Kane lands a slapping body shot.
Kane throws an overhand right that lands on Okoro's shoulder, as Okoro tries to avoid the shot.
Kane throws a jab when Okoro was well out of range.
Okoro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Okoro throws a leg kick but Kane checks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kane lands a jab.
Okoro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Okoro really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jigoro Kane's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Okoro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okoro.
Okoro moves out of range of the strikes.
Kane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okoro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okoro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okoro moves away from the strike by Kane.
Kane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Okoro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Okoro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters circling - Okoro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick by Okoro misses
and Kane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okoro misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Kane.
Kane throws the left hand but Okoro avoids the punch easily.
Kane misses with a double jab
and Okoro counters with a one-two to the body.
Okoro slips under a jab from Kane.
Okoro sizes up Kane with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jigoro Kane's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Donk. Okoro catches Kane right on the button with a cross.
Okoro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kane swinging wildly here.
Okoro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okoro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kane lands a jab to Okoro's midsection.
Okoro throws a hook to the side of Kane's head but Kane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kane slips under a jab.
Okoro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kane makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kane throws a jab when Okoro was well out of range.
Okoro cracks Kane with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okoro misses with a double jab
enabling Kane to counter with a crisp jab.
Kane checks the leg kick nicely there.
Okoro throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kane manages to avoid it.
Okoro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kane.
Kane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Okoro on the side of the head.
Kane swings away with a body shot that misses
and Okoro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okoro walks into a straight right hand from Kane.
Okoro misses with an uppercut. Kane saw that one coming.
Okoro thows a leg kick but Kane checks it
and Kane counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Okoro thinking.
Okoro throws a hook but Kane avoids it easily.
Kane misses with a straight left.
Kane throws a right and a left that Okoro avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okoro throws out a leg kick but Kane moves out of range and Okoro only half commits.
Some bone on bone action there as Kane checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kane scores with a punch to the head.
Okoro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Okoro is predictable there
and Okoro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okoro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kane checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kane lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kane stalks Okoro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Okoro's face. Okoro staggers backwards, shaken.
Okoro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Kane scores with a head kick.
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 Jigoro Kane will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jigoro Kane's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
A cross from Okoro lands.
Okoro throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kane lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big right from Kane misses.
Kane scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Kane finds it's way through Okoro's defenses.
Kane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kane looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Okoro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kane to score with a decent uppercut.
Kane throws a right hand that Okoro ducks under and follows up with a left that Okoro also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Kane misses the target.
Kane throws a jab but it's blocked by Okoro.
Kane bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Okoro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Okoro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kane misses the shot to the body.
Kane throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Okoro counter with a right hand.
Kane moves away from the strike by Okoro.
Okoro misses with a combination
and Kane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kane misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okoro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kane looks to land a left hand but Okoro moved out of range nicely.
Kane misses with an uppercut. Okoro saw that one coming.
Okoro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big right from Okoro misses.
Kane misses with a body shot.
Kane throws a looping overhand right but Okoro ducks down to avoid it.
Okoro throws a body punch but Kane moves out of range.
Kane is looking to land body kicks.
Okoro misses with a head kick.
Okoro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoro avoids the body shot from Kane.
Okoro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A leg kick checked by Kane.
Kane has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Okoro.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Okoro.
Kane just misses with a punch to the body.
Okoro throws a body kick the misses
and Kane counters with a left to the body.
Okoro dodges the punch combination from Kane.
Okoro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane looks to score with a jab to the body but Okoro is just out of range.
Kane misses with a shot to the body
and Okoro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okoro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Okoro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kane.
Kane throws a hook but Okoro avoids it easily.
Okoro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jigoro Kane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kane falls off balance throwing a combination
and Okoro counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch but Okoro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kane takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okoro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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 Jigoro Kane.
I think Okoro has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Manu Okoro!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Manu Okoro!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Manu Okoro!
Manu Okoro wins by unanimous decision!
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