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Sucker Punch Pro Series 115 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Venali Paetmar (ranked 2655 p4p, 1587 weight class) and Ryo Hazuki (ranked 321 p4p, 217 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Paetmar might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Powerwolf - Amen & Attack. Venali Paetmar had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Venali Paetmar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryo Hazuki!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paetmar takes a swing at Hazuki's ribcage but misses.
We've been told by Paetmar's head coaches at Advanced Fitness Inc. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Paetmar throws a body shot but no joy.
Hazuki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Paetmar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Paetmar has Hazuki pulled in close to control his posture.
Paetmar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hazuki working for a triangle but Paetmar defends it easily.
Paetmar wants to pass the guard but Hazuki is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paetmar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Paetmar wants to control from the top but Hazuki keeps moving.
Hazuki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazuki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paetmar is one step ahead there.
Paetmar controlling from the top position.
Paetmar trying to control but Hazuki is working from the bottom.
Hazuki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paetmar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hazuki 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Paetmar trying to control but Hazuki is working from the bottom.
Paetmar is really struggling to control Hazuki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hazuki has momentary wrist control but Paetmar slips an elbow through the middle.
Paetmar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Paetmar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hazuki is keeping the position for now.
Paetmar trying to control the position from guard on top but Hazuki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paetmar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hazuki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hazuki 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazuki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hazuki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hazuki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paetmar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Paetmar tries to free his leg and advance position but Hazuki is retaining full guard.
Hazuki wants to sweep here but Paetmar controlling him for the moment.
Paetmar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hazuki keeping full guard, as Paetmar tries to pass.
Paetmar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Paetmar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hazuki's head.
Paetmar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at Iron Wolf Private Gym inform us that Hazuki has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Paetmar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hazuki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Paetmar has Hazuki in his guard.
Paetmar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hazuki wants to get up but he can't break Paetmar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paetmar has his foot on Hazuki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hazuki works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paetmar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hazuki defends well.
Hazuki drops back looking for a leg! Paetmar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paetmar manages to kick Hazuki off! Hazuki jumps back into Paetmar's guard.
Paetmar is looking to stand up but Hazuki isn't so interested in that idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Venali Paetmar will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Paetmar throws out a powerful jab.
Hazuki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paetmar, pushing him back against the cage.
Hazuki tries to throw a body punch but Paetmar avoids it by throwing Hazuki back against the cage.
Hazuki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Paetmar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Paetmar keeps control of Hazuki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Paetmar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hazuki blocks a jab.
And Hazuki tries to counter it with a takedown but Paetmar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hazuki darts in looking for a takedown but Paetmar gets double underhooks and turns Hazuki into the cage.
Paetmar throws a hook to the side of Hazuki's head but Hazuki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hazuki shoots in and bounces Paetmar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Paetmar pulls Hazuki in close to his closed guard and prevents Hazuki from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ryo Hazuki has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paetmar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paetmar has his feet on Hazuki's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hazuki moves out of range of the strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hazuki or perhaps it was just good defense by Paetmar, which made it look bad.
Venali Paetmar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hazuki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paetmar stuffs the takedown.
Paetmar looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Paetmar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Paetmar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Paetmar takes a swing at Hazuki's ribcage but misses.
Paetmar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hazuki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Paetmar lands with a shot to the body.
Hazuki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Paetmar looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Paetmar bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
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!
Paetmar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hazuki.
Paetmar misses with a looping right.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Paetmar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hazuki manages to break the clinch.
Hazuki tries to clinch but Paetmar moves out of range.
Paetmar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hazuki on the side of the head.
Hazuki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Paetmar on his heels. He'll look to pass Paetmar's guard now, I'm sure.
Hazuki won't allow Paetmar to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazuki passes Paetmar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hazuki is looking to advance position but Paetmar won't allow it.
Hazuki wants to stand up but Paetmar has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Paetmar is looking for a sweep. Hazuki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paetmar is refusing to be controlled, as Hazuki sits in half guard.
Paetmar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hazuki is working away from the top position though.
Paetmar wants to get back to full guard.
Paetmar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hazuki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hazuki's back!
Paetmar throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Hazuki is taking damage to the body and head.
Paetmar looking for the choke from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paetmar keeps control of the position as Hazuki tries to break free.
Paetmar lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hazuki showing good submission defense here.
Hazuki covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Paetmar thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Paetmar is persistently looking for the submission but Hazuki is defending it well.
Paetmar looking for the choke from the back.
Hazuki breaks Paetmar's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Paetmar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hazuki can do to turn this around?
Paetmar is trying to control the position but Hazuki postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazuki pushes down on Paetmar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hazuki is thwarting Paetmar's attempts to control the position.
Paetmar wants to get back to his feet.
Paetmar is in trouble now - Hazuki has advanced to mount!
Paetmar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hazuki is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Paetmar is desperately trying to improve his position but Hazuki has a good base and remains in mount.
Paetmar tries to hold on but Hazuki postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hazuki content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Venali Paetmar dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hazuki tries to close the distance and clinch but Paetmar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paetmar misses with a looping right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hazuki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hazuki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Paetmar enables Hazuki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Paetmar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Paetmar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hazuki wants to pass the guard but Paetmar is keeping the position.
Paetmar wants to sweep but no luck.
Paetmar has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hazuki is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Paetmar misses with a punch to the body.
Paetmar is trying to maintain a safe position but Hazuki gets an underhook and turns Paetmar into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazuki looking to stall.
Paetmar breaks from the clinch.
Hazuki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paetmar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hazuki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paetmar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hazuki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Paetmar looks to score with a jab to the body but Hazuki is just out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Hazuki.
Hazuki wants to clinch up but Paetmar keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Paetmar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hazuki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Paetmar connects with an inside leg kick.
Hazuki 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.
Hazuki wants to clinch.
Hazuki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Paetmar scores with a sloppy right hand. Hazuki should have avoided that one.
Paetmar leaves Hazuki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hazuki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paetmar.
Hazuki staying out of range there.
Hazuki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paetmar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hazuki momentarily.
Paetmar misses with a straight right.
A shot to the liver by Hazuki. Beautiful body shot.
Paetmar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hazuki moves away.
Paetmar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hazuki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hazuki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hazuki preventing the sweep.
Hazuki trying to control but Paetmar is working from the bottom.
Hazuki drops back looking for a leg! Paetmar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paetmar manages to kick Hazuki off! Hazuki jumps back into Paetmar's guard.
Hazuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Paetmar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paetmar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazuki forces his way into half guard.
Hazuki prevents Paetmar from standing back up.
Paetmar trying to control here.
Hazuki frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Paetmar wants to control but Hazuki is having none of it.
Hazuki working for a submission but Paetmar is keeping him at bay.
Paetmar wants to control but Hazuki is having none of it.
Paetmar tries to reverse the position but Hazuki maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paetmar bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Paetmar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hazuki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paetmar defends it easily.
Paetmar controlling from the top position.
Venali Paetmar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paetmar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paetmar trying to control but Hazuki is working from the bottom.
Ryo Hazuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hazuki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paetmar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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 Venali Paetmar.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Paetmar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venali Paetmar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Moe Lester (ranked 1438 p4p, 19844 weight class) and Roman Boesku (ranked 198 p4p, 657 weight class). Lester comes to the cage accompanied by Get Back - Ludacris. Boesku has chosen Fight Music as his entrance music. The key to victory for Moe Lester has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Moe Lester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roman Boesku!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lester lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boesku tries to move into range but Lester moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lester slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lester connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lester displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boesku.
Boesku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lester uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boesku throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lester's waist but Lester gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boesku off to one side.
Boesku takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lester has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lester lands with a hook. Boesku tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
No luck for Boesku with that takedown attempt.
Moe Lester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Boesku.
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!
Lester scores with a hook to the body. Boesku takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boesku drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lester connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lester connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boesku momentarily.
Lester throws the left hand but Boesku avoids the punch easily.
Boesku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lester scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boesku doesn't seem bothered though.
Boesku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lester throws out the jab.
Boesku changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester lands a head shot.
Boesku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lester.
Boesku shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lester as he avoids it easily.
Lester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boesku closes the distance and clinches up with Lester, looking for a takedown. Boesku pushes Lester against the cage but Lester circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lester getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boesku closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lester quickly recovers to half guard.
Lester looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lester trying to hold on to Boesku's head to control him but Boesku postures up.
Boesku wants to pass the guard but Lester is defending well.
Lester is refusing to be controlled, as Boesku sits in half guard.
Boesku wants to free his trapped foot but Lester is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boesku passes to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boesku slows the pace down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lester struggling a bit here.
Lester is looking for a sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Lester's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boesku thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boesku working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boesku slows the pace down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester manages to work his way to half guard, despite Boesku's best efforts.
Boesku is looking for a kimura but Lester is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boesku to get the leverage.
Boesku is looking to advance position but Lester won't allow it.
Lester trying to control from the bottom.
Lester is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Boesku is trying to control the action in half guard but Lester is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lester trying to control but Boesku postures up.
Lester is staying active underneath Boesku, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boesku is thwarting Lester's attempts to control the position.
Boesku wants to pass to mount but Lester is defending the position.
Lester tries to get to full guard but Boesku has control of the leg.
Boesku is looking for a kimura but Lester is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boesku to get the leverage.
Boesku is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boesku tries to pass to full mount but Lester defends it.
Boesku keeps trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Lester dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lester lands a really nice looking cross but Boesku seems unphased.
Lester throws out a loose jab but Boesku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lester misses with a looping right.
Boesku fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boesku slips under a jab from Lester.
Boesku looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Boesku trying to control but Lester is working from the bottom.
Boesku won't allow Lester to get back to his feet.
Boesku not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lester tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boesku sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boesku is fighting to break Lester's control of his arms but Lester is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lester keeping moving, preventing Boesku from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lester is on top in guard.
Lester throws a big right hand that misses.
Boesku is controlling Lester's posture.
Lester with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boesku is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lester with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lester trying to stand up but can't free himself from Boesku's guard.
Boesku pulls Lester in close to prevent any damage.
Lester trying to control the position from guard on top but Boesku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lester distracts Boesku with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lester has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boesku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boesku can do to turn this around?
Lester wants to pass the guard but Boesku is keeping the position.
Boesku is pulling down on Lester's head. It's preventing any offense from Lester, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester is in close to Boesku's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lester makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boesku looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boesku has a closed guard, preventing Lester from standing up.
Lester chips away with some ground and pound.
Boesku looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lester is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester landing with the ground and pound.
Lester wants to stand but Boesku is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lester wants to control from the top but Boesku keeps moving.
Lester throwing strikes from guard but Boesku blocks nicely.
Boesku preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boesku keeping moving, preventing Lester from controlling successfully.
Boesku looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lester passes into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Lester dominated that second round.
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.
Boesku fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Lester throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boesku moves away from the strike by Lester.
Boesku feints the counter takedown.
A jab from Lester misses.
A jab from Lester misses.
Lester is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Boesku gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lester.
Lester is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lester clobbers Boesku with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boesku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lester.
Lester throws a lazy uppercut
and Boesku decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lester's guard.
Lester trying to control the position.
Lester is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boesku looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lester trying to keep a closed guard but Boesku is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester 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.
Boesku 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.
Boesku wants to control from the top but Lester keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boesku drives through with a takedown into Lester's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Boesku wants to control from the top but Lester keeps moving.
Boesku won't allow Lester to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boesku engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lester 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.
Lester keeping moving, preventing Boesku from controlling successfully.
Roman Boesku has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lester controls Boesku momentarily but Boesku frees himself.
Boesku 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 ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice body punch from Lester.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boesku dives in and grabs Lester's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lester pushes down on Boesku's head and hops out.
The fighters circling - Lester throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moe Lester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boesku shoots in but Lester avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moe Lester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Boesku.
Boesku misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lester scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boesku in his tracks.
Boesku dives in for a single leg takedown but Lester sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Boesku tries for a takedown but Lester sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lester cracks Boesku with a good jab.
Boesku shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lester sprawls well. Lester wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boesku gets slowly back to his feet.
Roman Boesku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lester scores with a nice head shot.
Boesku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lester.
Boesku is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Moe Lester is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester throws a looping overhand right but Boesku ducks down to avoid it.
Boesku drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lester defends it well.
Lester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boesku.
Boesku fails with the takedown.
Moe Lester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Lester as Boesku shoots in.
Jab from Lester.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boesku is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lester sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lester connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot lands for Lester.
Lester scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lester with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A left lands for Lester.
Boesku shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lester as he avoids it easily.
Lester dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lester lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lester lands a really nice looking cross but Boesku seems unphased.
Boesku takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Moe Lester is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice body punch from Lester.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moe Lester showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lester, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moe Lester!
Moe Lester bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hadr Bari (ranked 1425 p4p, 1873 weight class) and John Fuller (ranked 188 p4p, 243 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hadr Bari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Fuller!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Fuller misses.
Fuller throws a hook but Bari blocks it.
Fuller blocks a head kick by Bari.
Bari swings for the body but Fuller moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Fuller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bari doesn't seem phased though.
Bari ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fuller connects with a right hand. Bari shakes it off.
Bari has been working on his boxing with his coaches at High Kicks in the buildup to the fight.
Fuller shoots in and bounces Bari off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fuller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bari can't keep his opponent in guard - Fuller advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bari blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fuller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bari moves into full guard.
Fuller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bari is keeping the position for now.
Fuller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fuller wants to control from the top but Bari keeps moving.
Bari looking for a sweep. Not yet Bari, not yet.
Bari looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fuller pushing down on Bari's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller drops an elbow to the side of Bari's head.
Bari trying to control here.
Bari keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bari's head.
Fuller is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bari blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fuller.
Fuller seems to be working for a kimura but Bari defends the submission attempt.
Bari trying to hold on to Fuller's head to control him but Fuller postures up.
Fuller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller throws a strike but Bari avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fuller forces his way into half guard.
Fuller is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bari is not content to let Fuller control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bari wants to control but Fuller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fuller moves into full mount! Bari won't be happy about that!
Fuller landing strikes from the mount and Bari is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuller lands a nice shot to the head.
Fuller lands a couple of good shots and Bari has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bari preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fuller.
Fuller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bari is keeping busy.
Fuller tightening his grip on Bari, looking for the choke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bari covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Bari tries to break free.
Fuller thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Fuller trying to control momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Fuller dominated that round.
That's time! Bari's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Both fighters circling a little - Fuller finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bari walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fuller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bari throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Fuller misses.
Fuller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fuller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bari doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fuller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bari looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller misses with a takedown
and Bari counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bari attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bari throws out a loose jab but Fuller uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bari falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Fuller to counter with a crisp jab.
Hadr Bari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fuller throws a hook but Bari avoids it easily.
Fuller just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBari.
Fuller stuns Bari with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bari keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fuller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
John Fuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fuller.
Fuller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fuller with the counter takedown but Bari avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller misses with a hook.
Bari throwing a counter right hand but Fuller manages to avoid it.
Fuller lands with an uppercut that bounces Bari off the cage and back into range.
Bari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fuller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fuller digs a good body shot into Bari's ribs.
Bari takes a swing at Fuller's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bari.
Fuller has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bari lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fuller.
A left lands for Fuller.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bari, as that shot connected.
Fuller just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Fuller misses.
Fuller scores with a shot to the body.
Fuller misses with a hook. Bari ducked under it nicely.
Fuller loads up on a big right hand but Bari slips the punch.
Bari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fuller moves away.
Bari lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fuller thuds a left hand into Bari's body.
Fuller misses the jab.
Bari is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bari gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fuller.
Fuller lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bari. Fuller does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bari takes one to the chin there.
Fuller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fuller or perhaps it was just good defense by Bari, which made it look bad.
Bari tried to counter with a leg kick but Fuller avoided it.
Hadr Bari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Fuller.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bari takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bari takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bari slips a jab and a cross from Fuller.
Bari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bari throws a lazy right hand but Fuller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fuller feints the counter takedown.
Bari lands an overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Fuller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bari throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fuller counters with a nice uppercut.
Bari closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fuller throws a body punch but Bari moves out of range.
Bari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fuller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Bari misses its target.
Fuller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fuller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bari.
Fuller changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fuller misses with a straight left.
Bari thinks about countering with a head kick.
John Fuller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fuller.
Bari takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fuller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bari ducks under a wild hook from Fuller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bari scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bari swings widly with a right hand
and Fuller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fuller throws a good cross that connects.
Bari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fuller.
Fuller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fuller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bari.
Fuller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bari takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bari drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fuller closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bari did well to prevent Fuller getting side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuller seems to be looking for submissions.
Hadr Bari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Fuller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bari wants to improve his position but Fuller is controlling well.
Well, if Fuller is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bari wants to get back to full guard.
Fuller throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
John Fuller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fuller blocks the strikes from Bari.
Bari is trying to control but can't.
Bari wants to get back to his feet.
Bari on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bari tries to get out of the position.
Fuller wants to control but Bari is keeping him busy.
Bari has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fuller is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bari blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fuller.
Fuller wants to control but Bari is keeping him busy.
Fuller lands with a punch from half guard.
Still in half guard, Fuller seems content to control.
Fuller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fuller is looking to advance position but Bari won't allow it.
Bari is refusing to be controlled, as Fuller sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fuller lands a nice hook to Bari's body. Bari takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fuller.
Fuller with a nice cross.
Fuller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bari counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 It looks like John Fuller has been cut.
Bari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fuller.
A counter left hand to the body from Bari misses its target.
Fuller swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bari counters with a nice body kick.
Fuller fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Fuller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fuller 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Fuller!
John Fuller decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Maeda (ranked 1349 p4p, 1722 weight class) and Mateus Gracie (ranked 185 p4p, 229 weight class). Maeda's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Submission. Mateus Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Maeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mateus Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Maeda.
Gracie stuffs the takedown.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gracie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maeda counters with a nice uppercut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Maeda or perhaps it was just good defense by Gracie, which made it look bad.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gracie.
Gracie looks winded!
Maeda pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Maeda has hold of one of Gracie's legs. Gracie is fighting the takedown attempt but Maeda gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maeda.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Maeda from controlling successfully.
Maeda slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Maeda advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maeda wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Maeda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've been hearing that Maeda has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gracie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maeda scores with a couple of nice shots.
Maeda is taking a breather. Gracie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Maeda wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Maeda wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maeda is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Maeda wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gracie defending well though.
Maeda is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Maeda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maeda in particular looking to stall.
Maeda wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Gracie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maeda.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Maeda sits in half guard.
Maeda is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice body punch from Maeda.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gracie enables Maeda to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gracie manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Maeda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Maeda slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Maeda wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maeda advances position into side control!
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Check out the look on Maeda's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Maeda tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Maeda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maeda controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Maeda dominated that round.
That's time! Maeda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Maeda moved out of range nicely.
Maeda lands with a hook. Gracie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maeda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Maeda as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Gracie misses.
A little feinted left hand from Maeda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Maeda.
Maeda goes for a double leg but Gracie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gracie continues to drive forward.
Maeda wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maeda tries for a takedown but Gracie manages to get underhooks.
Maeda working hard to break the clinch.
Maeda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maeda lands with a right to the head.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maeda is defending well.
Maeda is working Gracie over against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Maeda just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gracie's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mateus Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maeda misses with a series of wild punches.
Maeda throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maeda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gracie avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Maeda, which made it look bad.
Maeda lands a jab-cross combination.
Maeda dives in and grabs Gracie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes down on Maeda's head and hops out.
Gracie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gracie lands in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maeda is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Maeda has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Maeda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie won't allow Maeda to sweep him here.
Maeda working a defensive guard here.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maeda is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.
Maeda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Maeda.
Maeda working a defensive guard here.
Maeda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maeda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie passes into half guard.
Maeda trying to control but Gracie postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maeda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maeda actively working from the bottom here.
Maeda moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Maeda dominated that second round.
That's time! Maeda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The crowd cheers as Maeda lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie doesn't seem phased though.
Maeda catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thomas Maeda is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Maeda throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maeda closes the distance and clinches up with Gracie, looking for a takedown. Maeda pushes Gracie against the cage but Gracie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Maeda dives in and grabs Gracie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes down on Maeda's head and hops out.
Gracie appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maeda.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
Maeda misses with the combination.
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and Maeda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
No joy there for Maeda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maeda.
Gracie stuns Maeda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maeda swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gracie.
Maeda displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Maeda fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice combination there by Gracie.
Maeda bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maeda.
Gracie with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maeda with a hook.
Maeda misses with a wild combination.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maeda.
Maeda looks to land a combination. Gracie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
 Gracie is rocked!
Maeda connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Maeda finish him?
Maeda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gracie circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maeda swinging wildly here.
Gracie tries to land a front kick but Maeda steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maeda is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Maeda moves out of range.
Gracie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thomas Maeda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maeda throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Maeda throwing a counter right hand but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Maeda fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gracie to the ground. Maeda is now in Gracie's guard.
Maeda is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maeda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Maeda advances position into side control!
Maeda lands a nice forearm strike.
Gracie taking a bit of punishment here - Maeda scoring with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Maeda's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Thomas Maeda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Maeda is chipping away with strikes.
Maeda tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Maeda controlling the position from side mount.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Maeda keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Maeda has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gracie!
Maeda connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Maeda landing shots from mount.
Maeda lands a couple of good shots and Gracie has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Maeda is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Maeda biding his time, looking for the opening.
Maeda looking for the choke from the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gracie covers up after that shot from Maeda.
Maeda looking to break Gracie's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gracie remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Maeda will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gracie covers up after that shot from Maeda.
Thomas Maeda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Maeda landing with strikes.
Gracie is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Maeda scores with strikes from the back.
Gracie tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Maeda seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracie for as long as he can get away with.
Gracie grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.
Maeda has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gracie's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maeda lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Maeda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maeda has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Maeda!
After the big win, Thomas Maeda made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Kore Fight Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mason Jones (ranked 1046 p4p, 1287 weight class) and Vladimir Rurikovich (ranked 145 p4p, 170 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mason Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Rurikovich!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rurikovich lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Rurikovich pushes him off.
Rurikovich throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones with a hook.
Jones cracks Rurikovich with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jones has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rurikovich to stand back up!
Rurikovich is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rurikovich swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rurikovich is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Rurikovich moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
A head punch on the inside from Rurikovich fails to land.
Rurikovich seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Rurikovich controls his hands.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rurikovich throws an elbow but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jones digs a right hand into Rurikovich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rurikovich's gas tank.
Jones is trying to stall.
Rurikovich tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rurikovich throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rurikovich is struggling to control the position.
Rurikovich stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Jones's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rurikovich throws an elbow that misses.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Rurikovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rurikovich looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Rurikovich controls the action.
Rurikovich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Jones.
Rurikovich taking a breather.
Rurikovich throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Rurikovich gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Rurikovich.
Rurikovich blocking some punches.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rurikovich misses with an elbow strike.
Rurikovich lands a nice elbow.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Rurikovich controls the action.
Stalling in the clinch from Rurikovich.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Rurikovich.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rurikovich tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Rurikovich is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rurikovich can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rurikovich lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rurikovich pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Rurikovich.
Rurikovich is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rurikovich lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rurikovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rurikovich avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Rurikovich creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rurikovich throws an elbow that misses.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Rurikovich lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rurikovich.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Rurikovich looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rurikovich lands a nice elbow.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rurikovich lands with a right to the head.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Rurikovich.
Rurikovich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Jones pushes Rurikovich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
A body shot lands from Jones.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Rurikovich controls the action.
Jones pushes Rurikovich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rurikovich misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Rurikovich lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Rurikovich scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rurikovich throws an elbow that misses.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Rurikovich tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Rurikovich throws a sloppy body shot
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
A low kick from Rurikovich misses
and Jones counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Rurikovich has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mason Jones!
In his post fight interview, Mason Jones gave a big smile as he said 'Chin. Power.'.
In defeat, Vladimir Rurikovich stepped up to the mic, saying 'I challenge Andy Down come up here and suck my cock right now. C'mon big boy, we all know it won't be your first.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herleifr Conchobhar (ranked 985 p4p, 2422 weight class) and Anton Meshkov (ranked 142 p4p, 321 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Herleifr Conchobhar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Anton Meshkov!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conchobhar slips a straight right by Meshkov.
Meshkov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Conchobhar scores with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meshkov. Conchobhar does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Conchobhar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conchobhar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Meshkov slips a jab and a cross from Conchobhar.
A telegraphed right hand from Meshkov misses the target.
Conchobhar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Meshkov throws a lazy right hand but Conchobhar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Conchobhar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meshkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Conchobhar.
Conchobhar misses with a body kick.
Meshkov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conchobhar slips a straight right by Meshkov.
Conchobhar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Meshkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Meshkov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Conchobhar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Conchobhar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meshkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Conchobhar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Anton Meshkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Conchobhar misses its intended target.
Conchobhar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Meshkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Meshkov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Conchobhar clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Conchobhar fails to land.
Meshkov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Meshkov lands a nice shot to the body.
Meshkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meshkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meshkov breaks from the clinch.
Conchobhar throws a sloppy body shot
and Meshkov counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two 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!
Conchobhar misses with an uppercut.
Conchobhar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Conchobhar misses with a combination
and Meshkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Conchobhar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Conchobhar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Meshkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Conchobhar.
A little jabbing left from Meshkov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Conchobhar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A cross from Meshkov lands.
Conchobhar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Meshkov on the side of the head.
Meshkov lands an overhand right.
Conchobhar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meshkov.
Nice uppercut lands for Conchobhar. That snapped Meshkov's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conchobhar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meshkov.
Meshkov connects with a looping right hand.
Meshkov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Conchobhar.
Conchobhar scores with a nice right hand.
Meshkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Conchobhar throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Meshkov misses.
Meshkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Conchobhar misses with a left hand
and Meshkov counters with a straight right hand.
Meshkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Conchobhar.
Meshkov connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Meshkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Meshkov blocks a head kick by Conchobhar.
Meshkov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conchobhar with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Meshkov.
Conchobhar avoids the body shot from Meshkov.
Meshkov ducks under a wild hook from Conchobhar.
Conchobhar throws a big shot that misses.
Conchobhar lands a head shot.
Conchobhar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Conchobhar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Conchobhar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Meshkov ducks under a wild hook from Conchobhar.
The fighters circling - Meshkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Conchobhar throws a jab but it's blocked by Meshkov.
Meshkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Conchobhar.
Conchobhar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Conchobhar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Meshkov's hands.
Meshkov misses with a right hand
and Conchobhar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Conchobhar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Herleifr Conchobhar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Conchobhar drops Meshkov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Meshkov looks back up at him and smiles so Conchobhar waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Meshkov loads up on a big right hand but Conchobhar slips the punch.
and Conchobhar counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Meshkov! He's just covering up as Conchobhar starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herleifr Conchobhar!
Herleifr Conchobhar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Papi Tantor (ranked 475 p4p, 474 weight class) and Krsto Vujić (ranked 70 p4p, 69 weight class). Tantor comes into the arena with Cyan Kicks - Wish You Well blaring out of the sound system. Vujić has chosen Regeaton Montenegro as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Papi Tantor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Krsto Vujić!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tantor throws a jab but it's blocked by Vujić.
Tantor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tantor takes a swing at Vujić's ribcage but misses.
Vujić changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Good work by Vujić as he checks the leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vujić has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Vujić fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Vujić tests Tantor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vujić keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tantor.
Tantor lands a jab.
Tantor slips a jab from Vujić.
Krsto Vujić seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vujić scores with a hook to the body. Tantor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tantor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tantor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tantor connects with a high kick.
Vujić wants to clinch but Tantor slips to the side
and Tantor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vujić throws a body shot but no joy.
Tantor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vujić lands a lovely overhand right.
Vujić tries to clinch but Tantor is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vujić on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vujić connects with a jab.
Tantor avoids the body shot from Vujić.
Tantor avoids the body shot from Vujić.
Vujić moves away from the strike by Tantor.
Vujić works Tantor's body with a nice hook.
Vujić avoids the body shot from Tantor.
Vujić throws a body shot but no joy.
Vujić takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vujić checks a leg kick.
Tantor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vujić's head backwards.
Tantor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Vujić misses.
Tantor tried to counter with a leg kick but Vujić avoided it.
Vujić tries to clinch but Tantor moves away
and Tantor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tantor tries to work over Vujić's front leg with a kick but Vujić checks it.
Vujić jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tantor throws a low kick, looking for Vujić's leg but Vujić calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vujić tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tantor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vujić. Tantor does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Vujić manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tantor on his heels. He'll look to pass Tantor's guard now, I'm sure.
Tantor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vujić controls the pace.
Tantor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vujić engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tantor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vujić trying to control but Tantor is working from the bottom.
Tantor trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vujić trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tantor wants to get back to his feet but Vujić is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tantor trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vujić wants to clinch
and Tantor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tantor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tantor connects with the punch.
Vujić fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tantor thinks about countering with a body kick.
Tantor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tantor scores with a punch to the head.
Vujić is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tantor rather than just go for the knockout.
Vujić throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vujić closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tantor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vujić tries to pull guard but Tantor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tantor.
Vujić blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vujić lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tantor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vujić.
A short body shot lands from Tantor as the two fighters clinch.
Vujić misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor throws a punch but it's blocked by Vujić.
Tantor misses with a punch to the body.
Vujić jumps guard and drags Tantor to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Vujić being controlled here, momentarily.
Vujić keeping moving, preventing Tantor from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Papi Tantor will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tantor throws a body shot but no joy.
Vujić feints the counter takedown.
Vujić ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
Tantor looks to land a right hand but Vujić moved out of range.
And Vujić tries to counter it with a takedown but Tantor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vujić shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vujić was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tantor tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Well, with Vujić on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Tantor is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Vujić has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Tantor.
Tantor looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tantor covering up well and avoiding damage.
Tantor just trying to survive but Vujić is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Tantor is really stuck here.
Vujić punches Tantor on the ear.
Vujić lands strikes to the head.
Vujić lands punches and elbows.
Vujić lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Vujić.
Vujić throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Krsto Vujić has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vujić trying to control momentarily.
Vujić controlling the position well here. Tantor rolled but Vujić kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Vujić.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vujić gets his hands free as Tantor looks to control.
Vujić is riding his opponent, not letting Tantor buck him off.
Tantor is trying to stand back up.
Vujić controlling well, preventing Tantor from escaping the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Vujić lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vujić is trying to stick to Tantor's back but Tantor is turning into Vujić. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vujić's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tantor.
Vujić wants to sweep but no luck.
Tantor passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vujić is trying to get back to half guard.
Vujić is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vujić holds on to Tantor's head and controls the position momentarily.
Vujić sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vujić is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vujić is still trying to improve position.
Tantor stands up and beckons Vujić to join him on the feet.
Vujić displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tantor throws out the jab.
Vujić with the counter takedown but Tantor avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krsto Vujić showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tantor avoids the body shot from Vujić.
An attempted straight right counter from Tantor misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vujić. Tantor does a little dance to reset his feet.
It appears Tantor was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tantor slips a straight right by Vujić.
Tantor tries to work over Vujić's front leg with a kick but Vujić checks it.
Tantor misses with a low kick as Vujić jumps back.
Vujić ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vujić moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tantor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Vujić checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vujić with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vujić misses with a hook.
Tantor avoids the body shot from Vujić.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor throws a body shot but no joy.
Vujić digs a good body shot into Tantor's ribs.
Tantor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tantor takes a swing at Vujić's ribcage but misses.
Vujić has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vujić shoots in and drives through. Tantor sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tantor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Papi Tantor is winning the standup battle so far.
Vujić smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vujić fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vujić keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tantor.
Vujić scores with a one two! Tantor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tantor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vujić keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tantor punishes Vujić's body with a nice straight punch.
Vujić on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vujić moves out of range of the strikes.
Vujić comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good work by Vujić as he checks the leg kick.
Vujić looks to land a left hand but Tantor moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Papi Tantor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vujić throws a body shot but no joy.
Tantor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vujić throws a shot from downtown. Tantor moves away and avoids it.
Vujić blocks a jab.
Vujić slips a jab from Tantor.
Good work by Vujić as he checks the leg kick.
Vujić uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tantor has time to react.
Vujić ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vujić tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vujić lands a nice hook to Tantor's body. Tantor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
An inside leg kick from Tantor misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vujić darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vujić.
Vujić throws a series of punches but Tantor avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tantor throws a leg kick
enabling Vujić to counter with a crisp jab.
Tantor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vujić momentarily.
Tantor pushes Vujić away with a front kick.
Vujić throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tantor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vujić.
Vujić looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vujić throws a series of punches but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor avoids the body shot from Vujić.
Tantor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tantor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tantor throws a leg kick which misses Vujić's front leg but catches the back leg as Vujić tries to avoid it.
Tantor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vujić.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Tantor.
Vujić takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
Vujić swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vujić bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tantor's head.
Tantor lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vujić will feel that in the morning.
Vujić tries to clinch but Tantor is having none of it.
A slow jab from Tantor misses its intended target.
Vujić looks to score with a jab to the body but Tantor is just out of range.
Tantor feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Vujić walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vujić throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tantor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tantor throws a jab but it's blocked by Vujić.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tantor.
Good leg kick by Tantor.
Vujić closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tantor manages to break the clinch.
Vujić tries to close the distance and clinch but Tantor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Tantor misses the target.
Vujić stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Krsto Vujić.
I think Vujić has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krsto Vujić!
After winning the bout, Krsto Vujić thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Itzpapalotltotec (ranked 420 p4p, 967 weight class) and Ziggy Ozbourne (ranked 59 p4p, 132 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Itzpapalotltotec might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Copacabana - Barry Manilow. Ozbourne has chosen Crazy Train as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ziggy Ozbourne!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ozbourne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ozbourne throws a body punch but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec throwing a counter right hand but Ozbourne manages to avoid it.
Itzpapalotltotec checks a leg kick.
Itzpapalotltotec swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab by Ozbourne.
A low kick from Ozbourne misses
and Itzpapalotltotec connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ozbourne blocks a jab.
Ozbourne lands a jab to the head.
Ozbourne misses with the body kick
letting Itzpapalotltotec counter with a right hand.
Ozbourne throws a shot to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozbourne was well out of range. Poor timing from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ozbourne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Itzpapalotltotec checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Itzpapalotltotec appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Ozbourne there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ozbourne jabs Itzpapalotltotec to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Itzpapalotltotec on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ozbourne. Ozbourne obviously looking to wear him down.
Ozbourne misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ozbourne.
Itzpapalotltotec appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a right and a left that Ozbourne avoids nicely.
Ozbourne throws out a counter right but Itzpapalotltotec avoids it with no problem.
We've been hearing reports that Itzpapalotltotec has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ozbourne misses with a body shot.
Ozbourne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ozbourne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Itzpapalotltotec. That did some damage!
Itzpapalotltotec throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ozbourne misses with a low kick.
Itzpapalotltotec moves forwards but Ozbourne connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozbourne. Itzpapalotltotec does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Itzpapalotltotec misses its target.
Itzpapalotltotec swings for the body but Ozbourne moves out of range.
Ozbourne throws a leg kick
and Itzpapalotltotec makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ozbourne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Itzpapalotltotec.
It looked like Itzpapalotltotec wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ozbourne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ozbourne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to score with a jab to the body but Ozbourne is just out of range.
Ozbourne throws a combination that misses
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozbourne paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ozbourne has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozbourne takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ozbourne digs a good body shot into Itzpapalotltotec's ribs.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with an uppercut. Ozbourne saw that one coming.
Ozbourne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ozbourne misses with an uppercut
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ozbourne misses with a leg kick
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a right hand to the body.
Ozbourne catches Itzpapalotltotec with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Itzpapalotltotec throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ozbourne on the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ozbourne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Itzpapalotltotec throws out the jab.
Ozbourne throws a body shot but no joy.
Ozbourne lands a leg kick that knocks Itzpapalotltotec off balance momentarily.
Ozbourne uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozbourne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozbourne. Itzpapalotltotec does a little dance to reset his feet.
Itzpapalotltotec checks a low kick from Ozbourne.
It looked like Itzpapalotltotec was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ozbourne.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ozbourne.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ozbourne throws a sloppy body shot
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Ozbourne.
Itzpapalotltotec uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ozbourne.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ozbourne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ozbourne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Itzpapalotltotec swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Itzpapalotltotec is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good shot there by Ozbourne.
Ozbourne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Itzpapalotltotec.
Ozbourne works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ozbourne scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozbourne throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec swings for the body but Ozbourne moves out of range.
Ozbourne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Itzpapalotltotec checks a leg kick nicely.
Itzpapalotltotec was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A combination from Itzpapalotltotec does no damage.
Ozbourne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ozbourne lands a slapping body shot.
Ozbourne stalks Itzpapalotltotec and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Itzpapalotltotec's face. Itzpapalotltotec staggers backwards, shaken.
Ozbourne misses with a hook to the body
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a nice uppercut.
Ozbourne swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Itzpapalotltotec.
Ozbourne takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Itzpapalotltotec slips under a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozbourne misses with an uppercut
and Itzpapalotltotec connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with an uppercut.
Ozbourne tries a quick counter leg kick but Itzpapalotltotec is wise to it.
Ozbourne tries to clinch but Itzpapalotltotec is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ziggy Ozbourne dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ozbourne lands a nice shot to the body.
Ozbourne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ozbourne throws a series of punches but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ozbourne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Itzpapalotltotec.
Ozbourne takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ozbourne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ozbourne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks under a wild hook from Ozbourne.
Nice defenses there by Itzpapalotltotec.
A little feinted left hand from Itzpapalotltotec on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ozbourne is looking to land body kicks.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a big counter combination but Ozbourne scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Itzpapalotltotec gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ozbourne throws the left hand but Itzpapalotltotec avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozbourne scores with a leg kick.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids the head kick by Ozbourne.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ozbourne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Itzpapalotltotec manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ozbourne.
Ozbourne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Itzpapalotltotec.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozbourne missing with a left hand there. Itzpapalotltotec was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Itzpapalotltotec tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne lands a right hook to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec cracks Ozbourne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ozbourne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice combination there by Ozbourne.
Ozbourne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ozbourne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Itzpapalotltotec misses the target.
Ozbourne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a stiff right hand.
Itzpapalotltotec moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ozbourne feints and then cracks Itzpapalotltotec's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Itzpapalotltotec down.
Ozbourne thows a leg kick but Itzpapalotltotec checks it
and Itzpapalotltotec makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ziggy Ozbourne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ozbourne's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Itzpapalotltotec connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ozbourne scrambles back to his feet.
Itzpapalotltotec throws the left hand but Ozbourne avoids the punch easily.
Ozbourne with the inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozbourne defending well as Itzpapalotltotec loads up on a big left hand.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ozbourne tries to clinch
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a right hand to the body.
Ozbourne misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ozbourne cracks Itzpapalotltotec with an open hand slap.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Itzpapalotltotec might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks under a wild hook from Ozbourne.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ozbourne moves away.
Ozbourne throws a leg kick but Itzpapalotltotec checks it.
A swing and a miss from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A lazy body kick from Ozbourne
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a nice uppercut.
Ozbourne throws an off balance right hand
enabling Itzpapalotltotec to counter with a crisp jab.
Ozbourne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ozbourne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozbourne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ozbourne misses with an uppercut. Itzpapalotltotec saw that one coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ozbourne, as that shot connected.
Ozbourne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Itzpapalotltotec.
Ozbourne throws a leg kick
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ozbourne walks into a stiff left hand from Itzpapalotltotec.
Ozbourne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Itzpapalotltotec.
An attempted straight right counter from Itzpapalotltotec misses the target.
Ziggy Ozbourne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ozbourne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Itzpapalotltotec.
Ozbourne throws a leg kick that is checked
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a two punch combo.
Ozbourne is rocked!
Ozbourne scores with a leg kick.
Ozbourne is still on wobbly legs! Can Itzpapalotltotec finish him?
Ozbourne darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ozbourne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Itzpapalotltotec connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Itzpapalotltotec throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ozbourne swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ozbourne throws a leg kick but Itzpapalotltotec checks it.
Itzpapalotltotec swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozbourne misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Itzpapalotltotec.
Ozbourne misses with a shot to the body
letting Itzpapalotltotec counter with a right hand.
Ozbourne looks to throw the jab but Itzpapalotltotec is out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec misses the jab.
Ozbourne misses with a hook to the body
letting Itzpapalotltotec counter with a right hand.
Ozbourne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Itzpapalotltotec makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a few strikes there.
A low kick from Ozbourne misses
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a straight right hand.
Ozbourne slips a straight right by Itzpapalotltotec.
Ozbourne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Itzpapalotltotec moves away.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a big counter combination but Ozbourne scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ozbourne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Itzpapalotltotec has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Itzpapalotltotec displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ozbourne throws out the jab.
Itzpapalotltotec was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ozbourne throws out a powerful jab.
Ozbourne misses with a body punch
letting Itzpapalotltotec counter with a right hand.
Ozbourne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook to the side of Ozbourne's head but Ozbourne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ziggy Ozbourne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Ozbourne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Itzpapalotltotec.
Ozbourne seems to have recovered his senses.
A slow jab from Ozbourne misses its intended target.
Itzpapalotltotec checks a leg kick.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking for a counter combo.
Ozbourne wants to land a leg kick but Itzpapalotltotec is out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ozbourne throws out the jab.
It looked like Itzpapalotltotec wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ozbourne misses with a right hand
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Ziggy Ozbourne has been cut.
Ozbourne has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ozbourne throws a leg kick
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ozbourne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Itzpapalotltotec is out of range.
Ozbourne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Itzpapalotltotec.
Some bone on bone action there as Itzpapalotltotec checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozbourne scores with a crisp jab that stopped Itzpapalotltotec in his tracks.
Ozbourne throws a big shot that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ozbourne 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 Itzpapalotltotec has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Itzpapalotltotec and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab from Ozbourne misses.
A big right from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozbourne falls off balance throwing a combination
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A cross from Ozbourne lands.
A big left from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Ozbourne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Itzpapalotltotec misses its target.
Ozbourne with a nice calf kick.
Ozbourne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Itzpapalotltotec.
Ozbourne appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Itzpapalotltotec slips a straight right by Ozbourne.
Ozbourne throws a body kick that misses
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ozbourne misses with a combination
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a left to the body.
Ozbourne throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ozbourne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ozbourne.
Ozbourne misses with a body punch
and Itzpapalotltotec counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozbourne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Itzpapalotltotec. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Ozbourne lands a jab to the nose.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a lazy right hand but Ozbourne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ozbourne looks to score with a jab to the body but Itzpapalotltotec is just out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ozbourne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Itzpapalotltotec uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ozbourne.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a body shot.
Ozbourne throws a leg kick that is checked
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ozbourne thinking.
Ozbourne misses with a lunging right hand
and Ozbourne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Itzpapalotltotec checks a leg kick.
Ozbourne throws a jab when Itzpapalotltotec was well out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Itzpapalotltotec uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozbourne.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozbourne feints a jab promting Itzpapalotltotec to slip. Ozbourne then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Itzpapalotltotec slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ozbourne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big left from Ozbourne misses.
Itzpapalotltotec thuds a left hand into Ozbourne's body.
Ozbourne throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a straight right.
Ozbourne misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Itzpapalotltotec to counter with a crisp jab.
Ozbourne wants to slow Itzpapalotltotec down by chopping away at his legs.
Ziggy Ozbourne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Itzpapalotltotec moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec checks a leg kick.
Itzpapalotltotec thows a left - swing and a miss!
Itzpapalotltotec on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Itzpapalotltotec checks a leg kick nicely.
Itzpapalotltotec was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ozbourne takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec throws out a loose jab but Ozbourne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozbourne throws a body punch but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
Ozbourne slips a jab and a cross from Itzpapalotltotec.
Ozbourne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Itzpapalotltotec was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Itzpapalotltotec.
Ozbourne throws a lazy body kick
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Itzpapalotltotec.
It looked like Itzpapalotltotec was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Itzpapalotltotec is out of range.
Ozbourne swings for the body but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ozbourne punishes Itzpapalotltotec's body with a nice straight punch.
Ozbourne with a nice calf kick.
Ozbourne scores with a spinning back kick!
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ozbourne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Itzpapalotltotec.
A leg kick checked by Itzpapalotltotec.
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 Pablo Itzpapalotltotec.
Well Ozbourne 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yip Man Iii (ranked 647 p4p, 810 weight class) and Damian Tonon (ranked 90 p4p, 112 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yip Man Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damian Tonon!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tonon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Man Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tonon misses with a body shot.
Tonon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man Iii.
Tonon scores with a jab to the body.
Tonon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Man Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tonon looking for a takedown.
Tonon manages to pull guard.
Man Iii has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon working for a triangle but Man Iii defends it easily.
Man Iii stays in close to Tonon's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonon looking for a guillotine here but Man Iii defends easily.
Man Iii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Man Iii wants to stand but Tonon is controlling his posture from full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tonon is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tonon looking to pass the guard.
Man Iii can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tonon controls the pace.
Man Iii keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonon won't allow Man Iii to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tonon has gone for a leg lock! Man Iii slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tonon's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tonon trying to control the position.
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.
Tonon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Man Iii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Man Iii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tonon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Man Iii defends it easily.
Man Iii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Tonon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tonon goes for a double leg but Man Iii avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Man Iii continues to drive forward.
Tonon misses with a wild body shot.
Tonon works Man Iii's body with a nice hook.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Man Iii as he jumps to the side.
Man Iii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tonon throws a hook but Man Iii avoids it easily.
Man Iii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Man Iii looks for the body kick but Tonon saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Man Iii swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yip Man Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Tonon.
Tonon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Man Iii counters with a nice leg kick.
Tonon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Man Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonon misses with a series of wild punches.
Man Iii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Man Iii blocks a jab.
Man Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Tonon tries to counter it with a takedown but Man Iii pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tonon misses with an uppercut
and Man Iii counters with a leg kick.
Tonon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonon misses with a right hand
and Man Iii counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tonon fails with the takedown
and Man Iii counters with a three punch combo that has Tonon backing up. Tonon nods at Man Iii to acknowledge the strikes.
Damian Tonon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonon shoots in but no luck this time.
As Tonon backs away, Man Iii returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tonon tries to clinch but Man Iii is having none of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tonon.
Yip Man Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Tonon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck for Tonon with that takedown attempt.
Man Iii appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tonon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Man Iii doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Tonon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Man Iii counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man Iii takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Man Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
Tonon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Man Iii rather than just go for the knockout.
Tonon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Man Iii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tonon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tonon misses with a shot to the body
and Man Iii counters with a right hand to the body.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Man Iii as he avoids it easily.
Tonon takes a swing at Man Iii's ribcage but misses.
Man Iii slips under a jab.
Man Iii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tonon checks a leg kick.
Tonon misses with a right hand
and Man Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Tonon misses.
Man Iii keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Man Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tonon can do to turn this around?
Tonon misses with a body shot.
Man Iii is looking to counter punch.
Tonon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tonon jabs Man Iii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonon misses the shot to the body.
Tonon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man Iii.
Man Iii feints and then cracks Tonon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tonon down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yip Man Iii dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tonon lands a glancing blow to the side of Man Iii's head.
Man Iii walks into a straight right hand from Tonon.
Man Iii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tonon lands a jab to the nose.
Man Iii gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tonon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tonon stopping the sweep attempt from Man Iii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tonon is looking to take a break and control but Man Iii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tonon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tonon swings around for an armbar but Man Iii sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tonon's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man Iii has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tonon is proving hard to escape from.
Our spies down at at High Kicks inform us that Tonon has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Tonon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Man Iii defends it easily.
Man Iii is looking to stand up but Tonon won't let him.
Tonon trying to keep a closed guard but Man Iii is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonon wants to sweep here but Man Iii controlling him for the moment.
Tonon controls Man Iii momentarily but Man Iii frees himself.
Man Iii tries to free his leg and advance position but Tonon is retaining full guard.
Tonon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Man Iii's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tonon looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Man Iii puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Man Iii tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Tonon is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Man Iii is tapping! Great win for Tonon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Damian Tonon!
Damian Tonon tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Logan (ranked 482 p4p, 44 weight class) and Evan Duvernay (ranked 70 p4p, 6 weight class). Logan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Evil Scotsman. Evan Duvernay has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Frankie Logan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evan Duvernay!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duvernay avoids the body shot from Logan.
Duvernay misses with a leg kick
and Logan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duvernay staying out of range there.
A big right from Logan misses.
Duvernay doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A decent looking cross lands there for Logan.
The fighters circling - Logan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Logan throws the kick towards the body but Duvernay avoids it.
Duvernay has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Logan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Logan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duvernay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duvernay lands with a thumping leg kick.
Duvernay throws a push kick but Logan slaps the foot to one side.
Duvernay staying out of range there.
Logan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Duvernay misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Logan.
Logan throws a lazy uppercut
and Logan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Logan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Duvernay throws a shot to the body.
Logan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Duvernay jabs Logan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Logan throws a leg kick but Duvernay sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duvernay blocks the body kick.
Duvernay slips under a jab from Logan.
Duvernay only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Logan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Logan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Logan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Duvernay throws a half hearted mid kick.
Logan moves away from the strike by Duvernay.
Logan misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Duvernay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Logan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Duvernay 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 Logan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Logan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Logan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Frankie Logan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duvernay moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Logan avoids the body shot from Duvernay.
Duvernay wants to slow Logan down by chopping away at his legs.
Logan misses with a wild combination.
Logan misses with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Duvernay there.
Duvernay moves away from the strike by Logan.
A telegraphed right hand from Logan misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duvernay moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Duvernay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Logan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Logan looks to score with a jab to the body but Duvernay is just out of range.
Duvernay misses with an uppercut. Logan saw that one coming.
Logan throws a looping overhand right but Duvernay ducks down to avoid it.
Duvernay throws an overhand right that lands on Logan's shoulder, as Logan tries to avoid the shot.
Logan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duvernay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Logan cracks a nice hook into Duvernay's ribs.
Logan lands a nice hook to Duvernay's body. Duvernay takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Duvernay fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Logan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Duvernay lands a leg kick that knocks Logan off balance momentarily.
Logan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Logan throws a body punch but Duvernay moves out of range.
Duvernay throws a nice outside leg kick.
Duvernay wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Duvernay looks to score with a jab to the body but Logan is just out of range.
Logan 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.
Duvernay tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Logan is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Duvernay counters with a nice body kick.
A big right from Duvernay misses.
Logan scores with a spinning back kick!
Logan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Logan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Duvernay misses with a looping left.
Duvernay defending well as Logan loads up on a big left hand.
Logan misses the jab.
Duvernay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Logan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Duvernay, as that shot connected.
Logan takes one on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Duvernay.
Duvernay slips a straight right by Logan.
Logan backing away here, and Duvernay unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Duvernay throws the kick towards the body but Logan avoids it.
Logan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duvernay was well out of range. Poor timing from Logan.
Duvernay scores with a shot to the body.
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!
Logan throws a body punch but Duvernay moves out of range.
It seemed like Duvernay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Duvernay lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A bone on bone clash there as Duvernay blocks the leg kick.
Duvernay throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Logan misses with a body shot
and Duvernay counters with an outside leg kick.
Duvernay misses with a wild body shot.
Logan scores with a head kick.
Duvernay throws a leg kick that misses.
Duvernay lands with a nice body kick.
Logan misses with an uppercut.
Duvernay walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Logan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Logan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Duvernay throws a front kick aimed at Logan's knee but Logan avoids it well.
Logan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duvernay.
Duvernay tries to land a front kick but Logan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Duvernay is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Logan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duvernay paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Logan throws a jab but it's blocked by Duvernay.
Logan ducks under a wild hook from Duvernay.
Duvernay scores with a jab to the body.
Duvernay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Logan.
Duvernay appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Evan Duvernay will probably get the nod.
That's time! Logan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Duvernay drops his hands momentarily and Logan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duvernay. Logan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duvernay throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Duvernay connects with a leg kick.
Logan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duvernay takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Logan scores with a decent looking hook.
Logan misses with a straight left.
Logan works over Duvernay's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Evan Duvernay has been cut.
Logan checks a leg kick.
Duvernay looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Duvernay ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Logan lands with a good body shot.
Duvernay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duvernay misses with a leg kick.
Duvernay cracks Logan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Duvernay ducks under a wild hook from Logan.
Duvernay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Logan misses with a hook. Duvernay ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan throws a shot from downtown. Duvernay moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duvernay! But no joy.
Duvernay throws a leg kick which misses Logan's front leg but catches the back leg as Logan tries to avoid it.
Duvernay throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Duvernay misses with a low kick.
Duvernay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Logan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Logan tries to land a front kick but Duvernay steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Logan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duvernay.
Duvernay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Logan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Duvernay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Logan throws out the jab.
Duvernay connects with an inside leg kick.
Duvernay slips under a jab.
Logan moves out of range as Duvernay throws a body kick.
A big left from Logan misses.
Duvernay tries a quick counter leg kick but Logan is wise to it.
Duvernay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Logan manages to avoid it.
Logan misses with an uppercut. Duvernay saw that one coming.
Duvernay blocks a jab.
Duvernay chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Logan can pounce on him.
Duvernay takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay throws a body kick that misses.
Logan moves out of range of the body kick from Duvernay.
Logan throws a leg kick but Duvernay checks it.
Duvernay checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Duvernay looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Duvernay throws a low kick but Logan avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duvernay looks to land a right hand but Logan moved out of range.
Logan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Logan just misses with a punch to the body.
Duvernay looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Duvernay throws out a leg kick but Logan moves out of range and Duvernay only half commits.
Duvernay tried to score with a low kick but Logan checks it.
Duvernay staying out of range there.
Logan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Duvernay misses with a looping right.
Duvernay thuds a left hand into Logan's body.
Logan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Logan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duvernay looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Duvernay throws a chopping leg kick but Logan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Logan misses with a hook. Duvernay ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Duvernay.
Duvernay smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Logan throws a looping overhand right but Duvernay ducks down to avoid it.
Duvernay feints a counter leg kick.
Logan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Duvernay can pounce on him.
Duvernay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Logan.
Duvernay lands the left hand.
Duvernay misses with an uppercut. Logan saw that one coming.
Duvernay avoids the body shot from Logan.
Duvernay thuds his right hand into Logan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Duvernay stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Logan.
Crunch! Logan slams his shin into Duvernay's torso.
Duvernay lands a nice shot that snaps Logan's head back.
Logan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Logan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duvernay was well out of range. Poor timing from Logan.
Logan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice uppercut there from Logan.
Logan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Logan finds it's way round the side to connect with Duvernay's head.
Duvernay lands with an overhand left.
Evan Duvernay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Logan slips under a jab from Duvernay.
Duvernay throws a front kick aimed at Logan's knee but Logan avoids it well.
Duvernay misses the shot to the body.
Duvernay just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLogan.
Logan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Logan takes a swing at Duvernay's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Duvernay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duvernay slips under a jab.
Duvernay slips under a jab from Logan.
Logan connects with a looping right hand.
Logan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Duvernay in his tracks.
Logan misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick lands for Duvernay.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Logan motions for Duvernay to come forward. Logan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Logan punishes Duvernay's body with a nice straight punch.
Logan looks to score with a jab to the body but Duvernay is just out of range.
Logan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Logan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Evan Duvernay's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Logan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Duvernay counters with an inside leg kick.
Logan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Logan tries a head kick but it misses.
Duvernay shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Duvernay throws a nice outside leg kick.
Logan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Duvernay circles away quickly and effectively.
Logan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Duvernay feints a counter leg kick.
Logan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duvernay.
Duvernay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Logan throws out the jab.
It seemed like Duvernay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Logan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Duvernay is looking to land body kicks.
Logan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Duvernay can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Logan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Duvernay checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Duvernay tries to score with a low kick but Logan moves his leg out of the way.
Logan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duvernay moves away.
Duvernay throws a leg kick but Logan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Logan misses with a hook. Duvernay ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan connects with a leg kick.
Duvernay throws out a leg kick but Logan moves out of range and Duvernay only half commits.
Duvernay pivots, looking for a leg kick but Logan is out of range and Duvernay settles back down.
Logan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Duvernay is looking to slow Logan down with leg kicks.
Logan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Duvernay.
Logan throws an off balance right hand
and Duvernay counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Logan. Duvernay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duvernay throws out a counter right but Logan avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick from Logan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Logan misses with the combination.
Duvernay checks the leg kick nicely there.
Duvernay scores with a hook to the body. Logan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Duvernay is looking to land body kicks.
Duvernay shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Duvernay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Logan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Logan throws a leg kick but Duvernay sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two 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!
Duvernay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Logan.
Duvernay dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Logan. That did some damage!
Logan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duvernay.
Logan throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Duvernay to counter with a crisp jab.
Logan throws a big shot that misses.
Logan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Duvernay digs a good body shot into Logan's ribs.
A big left from Logan misses.
Logan takes a swing at Duvernay's ribcage but misses.
Duvernay connects with a nice looking jab.
Duvernay lands a really nice looking cross but Logan seems unphased.
Duvernay lands with a straight right. Logan didn't see that one coming.
Logan throws out a loose jab but Duvernay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duvernay listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Logan misses with a wild body shot.
Logan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Logan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duvernay.
Duvernay needs to keep his hands up - Logan had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Duvernay.
Logan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duvernay was well out of range. Poor timing from Logan.
Duvernay fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Logan.
Duvernay scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Duvernay throws a lazy right hand but Logan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duvernay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Logan.
Duvernay has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Logan misses with an uppercut.
A nice side step and Duvernay releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Duvernay moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Duvernay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Logan throws out the jab.
Logan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Logan works the jab nicely.
Duvernay will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Logan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Duvernay throws a push kick but Logan slaps the foot to one side.
Duvernay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Logan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Logan.
A leg kick checked by Logan.
Logan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Duvernay.
Duvernay pivots, looking for a leg kick but Logan is out of range and Duvernay settles back down.
Duvernay blocks a jab.
Duvernay lets loose with a powerful body kick. Logan will feel that in the morning.
Logan looks for the body kick but Duvernay saw that one coming.
Duvernay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Logan throws out the jab.
Logan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Duvernay counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Logan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Duvernay.
Logan thows a body kick. Duvernay tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Duvernay. That's going to slow Logan down.
Duvernay lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Logan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Duvernay with a nice calf kick.
Duvernay lunges at Logan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Logan's hand.
Duvernay jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duvernay moves out of range as Logan strikes.
Duvernay throws an overhand right that lands on Logan's shoulder, as Logan tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Logan misses.
It seemed like Duvernay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Duvernay really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evan Duvernay's cut.
That's time! Logan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Logan lands with an overhand left.
Some bone on bone action there as Duvernay checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Duvernay pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Duvernay moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Duvernay chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Duvernay with the inside leg kick.
Logan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duvernay.
A slow jab from Duvernay misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick from Duvernay misses.
Logan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Duvernay thumps Logan with a low kick.
Logan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Logan throws a lazy right hand but Duvernay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Logan does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Logan. Duvernay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Logan throws a lazy right hand but Duvernay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duvernay was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Duvernay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duvernay fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Logan on 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!
Duvernay misses with a low kick as Logan jumps back.
Logan is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan misses with a hook.
Logan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duvernay buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Logan lands with a straight right. Duvernay didn't see that one coming.
Logan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Logan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duvernay takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Duvernay slips under a jab from Logan.
Logan checks the leg kick.
Logan misses with an uppercut.
Logan throws an overhand right that lands on Duvernay's shoulder, as Duvernay tries to avoid the shot.
Logan throws the left hand but Duvernay avoids the punch easily.
Duvernay connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Logan lands with a shot to the body.
Logan throws out a powerful jab.
Duvernay moves away from the strike by Logan.
Duvernay just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duvernay.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Logan with a jab.
Duvernay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Logan throwing a counter right hand but Duvernay manages to avoid it.
Logan looks to land a left hand but Duvernay moved out of range nicely.
Duvernay throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Logan lands a nice hook to Duvernay's body. Duvernay takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Logan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Logan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Duvernay counter with a right hand.
Duvernay throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Logan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duvernay.
A little feinted left hand from Logan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice body kick there by Duvernay.
Logan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Logan looks for the body kick but Duvernay saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Logan.
Duvernay with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Duvernay misses the target.
Duvernay lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Duvernay finds it's way through Logan's defenses.
Logan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Logan moves out of range as Duvernay strikes.
Duvernay looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Logan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Duvernay throws out a leg kick but Logan moves out of range and Duvernay only half commits.
Logan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Logan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duvernay with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Duvernay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Duvernay misses with a low kick.
Logan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Duvernay finds it's way round the side to connect with Logan's head.
Duvernay takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slow jab from Logan misses its intended target.
Logan moves away from the strike by Duvernay.
Logan lands with an uppercut that bounces Duvernay off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duvernay throws a body punch but Logan moves out of range.
It looked like Logan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Duvernay misses with a kick to the body.
Logan looks to land a left hand but Duvernay moved out of range nicely.
Logan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big left from Logan misses.
Logan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Duvernay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Logan moves away.
Duvernay walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Logan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Logan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Logan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duvernay.
Duvernay misses with a low kick.
Duvernay throws a jab when Logan was well out of range.
Duvernay fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Logan is out of range.
Duvernay on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Logan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Logan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Duvernay slips under a jab from Logan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Evan Duvernay will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Evan Duvernay'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!
Logan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duvernay was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Logan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Duvernay checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Logan throws a leg kick but Duvernay sees it coming and moves out of range.
Logan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good leg kick by Duvernay.
Duvernay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Logan.
Logan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Logan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Duvernay is out of range and Logan settles back down.
Duvernay lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Logan misses the target.
Duvernay lands a nice looking body kick.
A big left from Logan misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Logan misses with a looping right.
Logan misses with a wild combination.
Logan looks to land a left hand but Duvernay moved out of range nicely.
Duvernay throws a looping overhand right but Logan ducks down to avoid it.
Duvernay ducks under a wild hook from Logan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duvernay throws a body kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Duvernay.
A chopping leg kick lands by Duvernay.
A swing and a miss from Duvernay.
An attempted straight right counter from Logan misses the target.
Logan misses with a head kick.
Duvernay sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Duvernay misses with a low kick.
Duvernay misses the jab.
Logan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duvernay.
Duvernay is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Logan with a body shot.
Logan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Duvernays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Duvernay tried to score with a low kick but Logan checks it.
Duvernay wants to land a leg kick but Logan is out of range.
Logan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Duvernay misses with a kick to the body.
Logan misses the body punch
and Duvernay counters with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Logan.
Logan loads up on a big right hand but Duvernay slips the punch.
Frankie Logan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan throws a jab but it's blocked by Duvernay.
Duvernay lands a nice hook to Logan's body. Logan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Logan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Duvernay pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duvernay with a nice calf kick.
Duvernay moves out of range as Logan strikes.
Duvernay looks to score with a jab to the body but Logan is just out of range.
Duvernay misses with a body shot.
Duvernay throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Duvernay thumps Logan with a low kick.
Logan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Logan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Duvernay to counter with a crisp jab.
Logan lands a glancing blow to the side of Duvernay's head.
Duvernay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Logan was well out of range. Poor timing from Duvernay.
A little feinted left hand from Logan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Duvernay connects with a body shot that sends Logan's belly button to the back.
Duvernay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Logan.
Duvernay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Logan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay scores with the left hand. Logan knows he should have avoided that one.
Duvernay darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Duvernay fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Duvernay connects with a jab.
Evan Duvernay is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Logan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice side step and Duvernay releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A swing and a miss from Logan.
Good shot there by Duvernay.
Logan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Logan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duvernay.
Duvernay throws an overhand right that lands on Logan's shoulder, as Logan tries to avoid the shot.
Duvernay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duvernay throws a shot to the body.
Duvernay misses with a body kick.
Logan scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Logan throws the left hand but Duvernay avoids the punch easily.
Logan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duvernay throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Logan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay checks the leg kick.
Logan throws a low kick but Duvernay avoids it.
Logan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Logan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duvernay.
Duvernay fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Logan.
Logan tries to land a leg kick but Duvernay saw it coming and moves away.
Duvernay lets loose with a powerful body kick. Logan will feel that in the morning.
Duvernay moves out of range as Logan strikes.
Duvernay looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That kick from Duvernay tenderised Logan's leg. Logan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Logan checks a low kick from Duvernay.
Duvernay scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Logan doesn't seem bothered though.
Duvernay throws out a leg kick but Logan moves out of range and Duvernay only half commits.
Duvernay scoring well with a low kick there.
Logan just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy left from Duvernay finds it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Duvernay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Duvernay 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 William Gold scores the fight 47:49
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Duvernay!
Evan Duvernay is the new lightweight champion!
Evan Duvernay decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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