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RISE 23: West v Maestre PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Moncontour Chevrolet (ranked 5140 p4p, 5419 weight class) and Ward Shaver (ranked 608 p4p, 633 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Moncontour Chevrolet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ward Shaver!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaver fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chevrolet to the ground. Shaver is now in Chevrolet's guard.
Shaver trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chevrolet can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shaver controls the pace.
Shaver wants to pass the guard but Chevrolet is keeping the position.
Shaver throws an elbow that misses. Chevrolet uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shaver's guard. Nice move by Chevrolet!
Shaver wants to sweep here but Chevrolet controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaver manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chevrolet manages to get himself to full guard.
Shaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Chevrolet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaver with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shaver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shaver throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chevrolet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chevrolet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shaver wants to control from the top but Chevrolet keeps moving.
Chevrolet wants to sweep here but Shaver controlling him for the moment.
Chevrolet is pulling down on Shaver's head. It's preventing any offense from Shaver, at least for the moment.
Shaver throwing strikes from guard but Chevrolet blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shaver is looking to work some ground and pound but Chevrolet has wrist control.
Chevrolet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shaver wants to control from the top but Chevrolet keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shaver has a takedown stuffed.
Shaver shoots in and gets a takedown into Chevrolet's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shaver accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chevrolet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shaver is one step ahead there.
Shaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Chevrolet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaver might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chevrolet haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Chevrolet controls Shaver momentarily but Shaver frees himself.
Shaver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chevrolet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shaver is one step ahead there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Shaver misses with a takedown attempt
and Chevrolet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 It looks like Ward Shaver has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shaver.
Moncontour Chevrolet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ward Shaver.
Chevrolet throws a hook to the side of Shaver's head but Shaver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shaver swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shaver shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Chevrolet counters with a head kick that drops Shaver to the mat! Shaver scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
 Shaver is rocked!
Chevrolet is looking to slow Shaver down with leg kicks.
Shaver is still on wobbly legs! Can Chevrolet finish him?
BAM! Chevrolet delivers a spinning backfist that drops Shaver like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Moncontour Chevrolet!
An out of breath Moncontour Chevrolet thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Soares (ranked 4281 p4p, 6143 weight class) and Martin Brown (ranked 481 p4p, 603 weight class). Martin Brown has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gabriel Soares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martin Brown!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soares fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab lands there for Brown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brown.
 Soares is rocked!
Brown throws a series of punches but Soares moves out of range.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Soares tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Brown manages to circle out of the way.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Brown throws a leg kick but Soares sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Soares walks into a straight right hand from Brown.
Oh Soares is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Soares! Brown dives in looking to finish! Soares is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Brown!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between BackStabber Jake Fury (ranked 3591 p4p, 3467 weight class) and Master Leader (ranked 466 p4p, 446 weight class). Master Leader has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, BackStabber Jake Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Master Leader!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jake Fury throws out a loose jab but Leader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jake Fury lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jake Fury avoids the body shot from Leader.
Leader misses with a looping right.
Jake Fury throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leader looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jake Fury throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jake Fury misses with an uppercut. Leader saw that one coming.
Leader has managed to clinch.
Leader struggles to land a body shot inside as Jake Fury controls his hands.
Jake Fury lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jake Fury pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jake Fury has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leader finds it's way round the side to connect with Jake Fury's head.
Leader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jake Fury moves away.
Jake Fury was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Leader slips under a jab.
Leader just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leader throws a body shot but no joy.
Leader throws a shot from downtown. Jake Fury moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leader. Jake Fury does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leader uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jake Fury.
Jake Fury misses with a left hand
and Leader counters with a nice uppercut.
Jake Fury throws a shot from downtown. Leader moves away and avoids it.
Jake Fury fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leader manages to avoid it.
Leader is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jake Fury rather than just go for the knockout.
A shot to the body from Jake Fury misses
and Leader counters with a nice body shot.
Leader feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jake Furys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
 It looks like BackStabber Jake Fury has been cut.
Jake Fury jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leader ducks under a wild hook from Jake Fury.
Leader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jake Fury.
Jake Fury smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Leader slips a jab and a cross from Jake Fury.
A countering left hand to the body from Leader misses.
Leader ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jake Fury throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leader stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've been told by Jake Fury's head coaches at Jeffery Epstein Suicide Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jake Fury pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leader has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Jake Fury uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Leader has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jake Fury.
Jake Fury misses the shot to the body.
Jake Fury has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leader finds it's way round the side to connect with Jake Fury's head.
Leader avoids the body shot from Jake Fury.
Leader tries to clinch but Jake Fury moves out of range.
Leader lands a jab to Jake Fury's midsection.
Jake Fury throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jake Fury pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leader appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Leader works Jake Fury's body with a nice hook.
Leader is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leader takes one to the chin there.
Leader moves away from the strike by Jake Fury.
Jake Fury moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leader lands a body shot.
Leader swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Leader takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jake Fury fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leader manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Leader.
Leader looks to score with a jab to the body but Jake Fury is just out of range.
Jake Fury throws an off balance right hand
and Leader counters with a nice uppercut.
Jake Fury lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jake Fury jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leader let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jake Fury looks to score with a jab to the body but Leader is just out of range.
Jake Fury uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leader.
Jake Fury throws a predictable looking body shot
and Leader counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jake Fury! Leader lets Jake Fury back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Jake Fury is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jake Fury uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leader.
Jake Fury connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leader. Leader circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jake Fury misses with a jab to the body
and Leader counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jake Fury! Leader lets Jake Fury back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Jake Fury is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jake Fury throws a hook but Leader blocks it.
Jake Fury throws a hook but Leader blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jake Fury bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Leader comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Jake Fury falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Jake Fury was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Master Leader!
Master Leader thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trane Knox (ranked 3733 p4p, 3495 weight class) and Glenn Greenwald (ranked 82 p4p, 78 weight class). Knox comes to the cage accompanied by Blue World | John Coltrane. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Trane Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Glenn Greenwald!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greenwald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Greenwald.
Greenwald misses with a looping left.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Greenwald ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Greenwald! But no joy.
Greenwald moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Glenn Greenwald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox tests Greenwald's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Greenwald.
Greenwald slips a jab from Knox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenwald misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Greenwald ducks down to avoid it.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox dodges the punch combination from Greenwald.
Greenwald 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Greenwald.
Knox scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Greenwald looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox misses with a wild combination.
Greenwald looks to land a combination but Knox avoids it well.
Greenwald thows a leg kick but Knox checks it
and Greenwald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Greenwald ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Knox seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Greenwald throws a half hearted mid kick.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
Greenwald tries to clinch up.
A big left from Knox misses.
Knox misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Greenwald! But no joy.
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Knox. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greenwald takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Knox.
Greenwald connects with a single shot there.
Greenwald ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Knox lands a right hook to the body.
Greenwald gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Greenwald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Greenwald ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Greenwald scores with a nice head shot.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Greenwald looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Greenwald gets a clinch.
Greenwald misses with an elbow over the top.
Greenwald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Greenwald lands with a short shot to the head.
Greenwald prevents Knox from breaking the clinch.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenwald scores with a shoulder strike.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Greenwald.
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Knox.
Greenwald throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Greenwald.
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greenwald ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Greenwald avoids the body shot from Knox.
Greenwald is looking for the big counter here.
Good work by Knox as he checks the leg kick.
Knox throws the left hand but Greenwald avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Greenwald on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Greenwald misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Greenwald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greenwald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Greenwald on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Greenwald throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greenwald throws a right and a left that both miss.
Greenwald clinches up with Knox and pushes him back against the cage.
Knox is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Greenwald is keeping busy.
Greenwald throws a head punch that misses.
Greenwald is trying to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Greenwald.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox.
Knox is leaning against Greenwald and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knox tries a body shot but Greenwald blocks it.
Knox content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Knox misses with some punches.
Greenwald trying to stall but Knox improves his position.
Greenwald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knoxs head.
Knox wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knox leaning his opponent against the cage.
Greenwald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trane Knox dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greenwald.
Greenwald delivers a nice body kick.
Trane Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Greenwald looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Greenwald misses with a wild body shot.
Greenwald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox.
A quick step to the side and Knox tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glenn Greenwald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knox looks to land a combination but Greenwald avoids it well.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Greenwald.
Greenwald takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Greenwald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Greenwald.
Greenwald blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Greenwald does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Greenwald was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Greenwald takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Knox scores with a hook to the body. Greenwald takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Greenwald moves out of range of the strikes.
Greenwald scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Greenwald misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenwald misses the shot to the body.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greenwald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Greenwald fails to land with a series of punches.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Greenwald manages to avoid it.
Knox takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Greenwald moves into range and connects with a jab.
Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Greenwald.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Greenwald misses with a looping right.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Greenwald looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Greenwald looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Greenwald jabs Knox right on the nose. Knox blinks but takes it well.
Greenwald throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Greenwald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox throws a hook but Greenwald blocks it.
Greenwald throws a low kick but Knox avoids it.
Greenwald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Greenwald.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Good shot there by Knox.
Knox ducks right into an uppercut from Greenwald.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greenwald throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greenwald manages to avoid it.
Knox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Greenwald stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Greenwald walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Greenwald slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Greenwald.
Greenwald moves out of range of the strikes.
Greenwald lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Greenwald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
A head kick misses from Greenwald.
A counter left hand to the body from Knox misses its target.
Knox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A nice leg kick lands there from Greenwald.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greenwald.
Knox dips to his left and cracks Greenwald with an uppercut!
Greenwald scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Greenwald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Greenwald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox avoids the head kick by Greenwald.
Knox misses with a hook to the body
and Greenwald counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Greenwald. That snapped Knox's head back.
Greenwald takes one to the side of the head.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greenwald.
Greenwald takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Greenwald goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Greenwald moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greenwald takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Greenwald.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenwald throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Greenwald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Greenwald tries to bum rush Knox with a series of wild strikes but Knox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Greenwald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Greenwald moved out of range nicely.
Greenwald moves away from the strike by Knox.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Greenwald is just out of range.
Knox slips under a jab.
Greenwald ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Greenwald throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Greenwald swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox swings for the body but Greenwald moves out of range.
Greenwald looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Greenwald slips a straight right by Knox.
It seemed like Greenwald was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Greenwald throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Glenn Greenwald will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Greenwald staying out of range there.
Knox slips under a jab from Greenwald.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Greenwald is out of range.
Greenwald tries to land a front kick but Knox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Knox takes a swing at Greenwald's ribcage but misses.
Greenwald looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Knox throws the left hand but Greenwald avoids the punch easily.
Greenwald takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Greenwald.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick from Greenwald.
Knox throws a jab when Greenwald was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenwald tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Greenwald on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Greenwald moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Greenwald throws a push kick but Knox slaps the foot to one side.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Knox misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenwald slips a straight right by Knox.
Greenwald takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Knox is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Greenwald lands a nice shot that snaps Knox's head back.
Greenwald tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knox manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Greenwald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Greenwald.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knox, as that shot connected.
Greenwald is looking to clinch.
Greenwald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Greenwald is just out of range.
Greenwald takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big right from Knox misses.
Greenwald missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox misses the jab.
Knox scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Greenwald misses the shot to the body.
Knox lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greenwald throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Greenwald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Greenwald swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Greenwald throws a head kick that misses.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Greenwald is looking for the big counter here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Greenwald.
A quick step to the side and Knox tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greenwald misses with a body kick.
Greenwald throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Greenwald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A punch lands to the side of Greenwald 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Greenwald ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Greenwald wants to land a leg kick but Knox is out of range.
Knox's corner calls for a 1-2. Knox obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Greenwald misses with a double jab
and Knox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Greenwald.
Greenwald thinks about the counter body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenwald takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Greenwald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Greenwald has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Greenwald misses with a few strikes there.
Knox lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Greenwald misses with the combination.
A quick step to the side and Knox tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Knox lands with a shot to the body.
Knox connects with the punch.
Greenwald avoids the body shot from Knox.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knox.
Knox lands a jab to the nose.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greenwald moves away.
Knox moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greenwald throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox scores with a nice strike.
Knox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Knox has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Greenwald.
Knox getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Greenwald misses with a low kick as Knox jumps back.
Greenwald tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Knox is able to avoid easily.
Knox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Greenwald instigates a clinch.
Greenwald lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Greenwald stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Greenwald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Greenwald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Knox - that landed with a thud.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Greenwald backwards.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Greenwald uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trane Knox showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Knox has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trane Knox!
Trane Knox decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Gomez (ranked 3423 p4p, 2999 weight class) and Max Watson (ranked 454 p4p, 408 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Watson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gomez trying to control from half guard but Watson is working away.
Watson trying to control but Gomez postures up.
Gomez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Watson defends it well.
Watson wants to control but Gomez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez controlling the action here.
Gomez trying to control the action but Watson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez trying to control the pace.
Gomez wants to work for an arm triangle but Watson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomez wants to work for an arm triangle but Watson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gomez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Watson is just riding it out for now. Gomez eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Watson is just riding it out for now. Gomez eventually gives up the hold.
Watson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gomez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gomez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Watson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gomez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Watson tries to kick Gomez off but Gomez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gomez seems to be working for a kimura but Watson defends the submission attempt.
Gomez is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Watson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charlie Gomez!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krit Leekpai (ranked 4032 p4p, 4203 weight class) and Giant Zuluzinho (ranked 89 p4p, 150 weight class). Giant Zuluzinho will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krit Leekpai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Giant Zuluzinho!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuluzinho scores with a takedown into Leekpai's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leekpai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zuluzinho looking to pass the guard.
Leekpai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Leekpai wants to improve his position but instead Zuluzinho has moved into half guard.
Zuluzinho lands with a punch from half guard.
Leekpai tries to roll over but Zuluzinho keeps him under control.
Zuluzinho is looking to take a break and control but Leekpai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zuluzinho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leekpai is looking to control Zuluzinho's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Leekpai avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuluzinho is looking for a kimura here.
Zuluzinho thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zuluzinho performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Leekpai is trying to get back to full guard.
Leekpai is defending against the submission attempts here by Zuluzinho.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zuluzinho is working for a submission of some sort.
Zuluzinho with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leekpai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zuluzinho scores with a couple of nice shots.
Leekpai trying to control but Zuluzinho postures up.
Leekpai tries to roll over but Zuluzinho keeps him under control.
Leekpai is looking to control Zuluzinho's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Leekpai avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuluzinho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leekpai is just riding it out for now. Zuluzinho eventually gives up the hold.
Leekpai tries to get to full guard but Zuluzinho has control of the leg.
Zuluzinho takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zuluzinho seems to be looking for submissions.
Zuluzinho seems to be looking for submissions.
Zuluzinho is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leekpai sees it coming and defends easily.
Leekpai trying to hold on to Zuluzinho's head to control him but Zuluzinho postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuluzinho is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Leekpai is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Giant Zuluzinho!
Giant Zuluzinho really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Concrete Clothing (Laundry Re Stock Coming Soon) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Torkel Bystrom (ranked 1546 p4p, 1322 weight class) and Krzysztof Kozlow (ranked 44 p4p, 39 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Torkel Bystrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krzysztof Kozlow!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bystrom instigates a clinch.
Kozlow struggles to land a body shot inside as Bystrom controls his hands.
Bystrom manages to break the clinch.
Bystrom scores with a leg kick.
Bystrom throws a head kick that misses.
Bystrom fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bystrom tests Kozlow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Krzysztof Kozlow has been cut.
Bystrom tries to clinch there but Kozlow circles away.
Torkel Bystrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bystrom fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kozlow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bystrom.
A little jabbing left from Kozlow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kozlow sizes up Bystrom with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bystrom moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bystrom works Kozlow's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kozlow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bystrom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bystrom misses the shot to the body.
Kozlow throws out a counter right but Bystrom avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bystrom darts in and clinches Kozlow up against the cage.
Bystrom tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kozlow just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kozlow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kozlow pushes Bystrom back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bystrom tries to stall but Kozlow uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A left hand lands to the body for Kozlow.
Bystrom is breathing heavily.
Bystrom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kozlow is defending well for now.
Kozlow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kozlow tries to throw a body punch but Bystrom avoids it by throwing Kozlow back against the cage.
Bystrom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kozlow is defending well for now.
Kozlow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bystrom backwards.
Kozlow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bystrom stalls.
Kozlow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kozlow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kozlow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Kozlow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Kozlow.
Bystrom is rocked!
Kozlow pushes Bystrom against the cage. Kozlow is working some dirty boxing. Kozlow pushes off with a quick right hook! Bystrom goes down! Bystrom tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kozlow moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krzysztof Kozlow!
The defeated Torkel Bystrom had this to say: 'Well back to the gym.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Carter (ranked 1215 p4p, 1440 weight class) and Dimitri Svyatogor (ranked 37 p4p, 42 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimitri Svyatogor!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter ducks under a wild hook from Svyatogor.
A slow jab from Svyatogor misses its intended target.
Carter appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carter tries to clinch up
and Carter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tran MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Carter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Svyatogor but Svyatogor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Svyatogor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jason Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svyatogor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Svyatogor swats away the attempt to clinch by Carter.
Svyatogor connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter wants to clinch.
Svyatogor stuffs the takedown attempt from Carter. Carter gets slowly back to his feet.
Svyatogor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Carter shoots in looking for a takedown but Svyatogor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svyatogor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carter.
Carter moves out of range as Svyatogor strikes.
Svyatogor scores with a nice right hand.
Carter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Svyatogor.
Carter shoots and misses
and Svyatogor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donk. Svyatogor catches Carter right on the button with a cross.
Carter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Svyatogor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Carter scrambles back to his feet.
Svyatogor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Svyatogor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carter.
Carter tries for a takedown but Svyatogor circles away easily
and Svyatogor counters with a one-two to the body.
Carter shoots in for a takedown but Svyatogor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Good exchange - Svyatogor coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svyatogor dips to his left and cracks Carter with an uppercut!
Svyatogor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Carter fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Svyatogor! But no joy.
Svyatogor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Carter.
Svyatogor throws a hook but Carter blocks it.
Svyatogor throws out a loose jab but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carter has taken the fight to the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Svyatogor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Svyatogor gets through Carter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Carter blocks an elbow strike.
Carter blocks an elbow strike from Svyatogor.
Carter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Svyatogor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Carter misses with a series of wild punches.
Carter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Svyatogor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Svyatogor lands with an overhand left.
Carter misses with a lunging right hand
and Svyatogor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carter is rocked!
Svyatogor measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Carter! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Dimitri Svyatogor!
Dimitri Svyatogor managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeShawn West (ranked 326 p4p, 137 weight class) and Luis Maestre (ranked 10 p4p, 4 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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145
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, DeShawn West!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luis Maestre!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West slips a jab from Maestre.
Maestre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from West.
Nice defenses there by West.
A jab from Maestre misses.
West uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maestre.
Maestre looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
West looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
West closes the distance and clinches.
West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Maestre. Those never looked like landing.
Maestre jabs at West's body.
West misses with a body kick.
Maestre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
West cracks a nice hook into Maestre's ribs.
West looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
West takes one to the side of the head.
West is looking to slow Maestre down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
West looks to score with a jab to the body but Maestre is just out of range.
West showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maestre.
West throws a jab when Maestre was well out of range.
West moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
West swings for the body but Maestre moves out of range.
Maestre doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
West goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for West.
Maestre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
West feinted there with a counter leg kick.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maestre throws a jab when West was well out of range.
West on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maestre fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maestre throws a nice looking combination but West bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
West just misses with a punch to the body.
West waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maestre.
Maestre misses with a straight left.
Maestre takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
West looks to land a right hand but Maestre moved out of range.
West showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maestre.
West throws a quick counter kick to the body but Maestre avoids it.
West swings and misses with a hook to the body.
West has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maestre finds it's way round the side to connect with West's 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!
West just misses with a punch to the body.
A left and a right from Maestre both land. Nice combination.
West is rocked!
West cracks a nice hook into Maestre's ribs.
Oh West is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
West seems to have got his legs back now.
A big left from Maestre misses.
West throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Maestre throws a right hand that West ducks under and follows up with a left that West also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from West. Maestre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maestre 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.
Maestre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from West.
West throws a shot to the body.
Maestre drops West with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but West looks back up at him and smiles so Maestre waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like DeShawn West has been cut.
That kick from West tenderised Maestre's leg. Maestre is trying to keep his angry face on.
West blocks a jab.
West throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
West misses with an attempted mid kick.
West misses the jab.
Maestre misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from West. Maestre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maestre looks like he wants to counter punch here.
West fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
West fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
West throws a body punch but Maestre moves out of range.
West misses with a hook to the body
and Maestre counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
West with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maestre to score with a decent uppercut.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maestre ducks under a wild hook from West.
A nice leg kick from West, right into the meat of the thigh.
West is looking to wear down Maestre with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maestre manages to avoid it.
West bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
West swings for the body but Maestre moves out of range.
Maestre moves out of range of the body kick from West.
DeShawn West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
West takes a swing at Maestre's ribcage but misses.
West lands a right hook to the body.
Maestre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from West.
Maestre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
West lands a front kick.
Maestre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maestre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
West throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maestre throws a right and a left that both miss.
West uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maestre.
A big left from West misses.
Maestre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
West looks to score with a jab to the body but Maestre is just out of range.
Maestre throws a lazy right hand but West sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
West misses with a body shot.
West chopping away at his opponent's legs.
West takes a swing at Maestre's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Maestre.
West throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maestre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maestre takes a swing at West's ribcage but misses.
It looked like West was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maestre.
West is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Maestre's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
West with a nice calf kick.
West's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Maestre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but West manages to avoid it.
Maestre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A cross from West lands.
West lands a nice looking body shot.
West ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
West bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
West tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maestre was well out of range. Poor timing from West.
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 DeShawn West will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DeShawn West's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Maestre walks into a straight right hand from West.
Maestre is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
West lands with a shot to the body.
West misses with a body shot.
Maestre tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maestre is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
No joy there for Maestre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice jab there from West.
DeShawn West is winning the standup battle so far.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maestre moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from West. Maestre does a little dance to reset his feet.
West avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maestre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
West ducks under a wild hook from Maestre.
Luis Maestre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maestre throws a hook but West avoids it easily.
Maestre misses with a two punch combination.
West throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
West fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maestre looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
West steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maestre.
Maestre takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
West is looking to slow Maestre down with leg kicks.
West throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maestre is breathing heavily.
West with a hook.
Maestre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maestre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as West throws out the jab.
Maestre throws out a loose jab but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
West lands with a kick to the ribs.
West scores with a kick to the midsection.
West lands a right hook to the body.
Maestre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maestre! But no joy.
Maestre blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from West. Maestre does a little dance to reset his feet.
West looks to score with a jab to the body but Maestre is just out of range.
West dodges the punch combination from Maestre.
West thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maestre takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
West throws a body punch but Maestre moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maestre defending well as West loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maestre misses with a double jab.
Maestre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by West.
A decent looking body kick lands there for West.
Maestre avoids the body shot from West.
West delivers a nice body kick.
Maestre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
West jabs Maestre to the body, keeping him at a distance.
West misses with a body shot.
Maestre has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from West.
Maestre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by West.
West takes a swing at Maestre's ribcage but misses.
West lands with a kick to the ribs.
A nice leg kick from West, right into the meat of the thigh.
West delivers a nice body kick.
West chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice defenses there by West.
West stuns Maestre with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maestre misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maestre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maestre! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West throws a shot to the body.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maestre manages to avoid it.
Maestre walks into a jab.
West throws a quick inside leg kick.
West lands a nice hook to Maestre's body. Maestre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maestre misses with a looping left.
West uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maestre.
West lands with a thumping leg kick.
West scores with a nice head shot.
West lands a slapping body shot.
West cracks Maestre with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
West throws a body punch but Maestre moves out of range.
West looks to throw the jab but Maestre is out of range.
Maestre takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
West stuns Maestre with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
West thuds a left hand into Maestre's body.
West misses with an attempted mid kick.
West with the inside leg kick.
West thumps Maestre with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West jabs at Maestre's body.
Maestre works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maestre throws a body shot but no joy.
West swings for the body but Maestre moves out of range.
West is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maestre can do to turn this around?
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from West.
Maestre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
West thinks about countering with a body kick.
West throws a quick inside leg kick.
West takes a swing at Maestre's ribcage but misses.
West lands a jab to Maestre's midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from West.
West throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maestre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by West.
West jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Maestre throws a shot from downtown. West moves away and avoids it.
Maestre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
West avoids the body shot from Maestre.
West appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
West thuds a left hand into Maestre's body.
West throws a body punch but Maestre moves out of range.
Maestre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeShawn West dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on DeShawn West's cut.
That's time! West's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
West misses with a wild body shot.
Maestre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from West.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maestre. West does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Maestre misses.
Maestre looks to throw the jab but West is out of range.
The fighters circling - Maestre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maestre! But no joy.
West swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maestre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maestre takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maestre takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Maestre avoids the body shot from West.
Maestre swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
West throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestre swats away the attempt to clinch by West.
Maestre takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A swing and a miss from Maestre.
Maestre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maestre slips under a jab.
West dodges the punch combination from Maestre.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West misses with an attempted mid kick.
West misses with an attempted mid kick.
West looks to land a body kick but Maestre moved away.
West turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
West moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
West misses with a body shot.
A big right from Maestre misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by West.
Maestre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by West.
A nice side step and Maestre releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice defenses there by West.
West takes a swing at Maestre's ribcage but misses.
West tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maestre was well out of range. Poor timing from West.
Maestre looks to throw the jab but West is out of range.
Maestre throws a big shot that misses.
West is looking to slow Maestre down with leg kicks.
A jab from Maestre misses.
Maestre throws a hook but West avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick from West, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maestre walks forward, straight into a front kick from West.
West fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
West tries to clinch up but Maestre circles away and keeps his distance.
West fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
West throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
West misses with an uppercut.
West throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Maestre to counter with a crisp jab.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maestre.
Maestre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by West.
Maestre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
West uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maestre.
West lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
West scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Maestre misses the target.
West swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maestre's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maestre.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maestre! But no joy.
West lands a jab.
West misses with a wild body shot.
Maestre swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maestre looks to land a left hand but West moved out of range nicely.
West misses with a body kick.
West misses the shot to the body.
West bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maestre throws a series of punches but West avoids them all with ease.
Maestre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from West.
West fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
West moves away from the strike by Maestre.
Maestre takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
West throws a looping overhand right but Maestre ducks down to avoid it.
Maestre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A solid body kick from West.
West takes a swing at Maestre's ribcage but misses.
Maestre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
West lands a nice hook to Maestre's body. Maestre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
You can see that Maestre has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
West scores with a spinning back kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maestre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from West.
Maestre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
West lets loose with a powerful body kick. Maestre will feel that in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West pushes Maestre away with a front kick.
West showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maestre.
West connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
West digs a good body shot into Maestre's ribs.
West with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maestre takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
West 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.
Maestre takes one to the side of the head.
West has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maestre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
West tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maestre's elbow.
Maestre misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
West blocks a punch to the side of the head.
West lands a body punch in the clinch.
West pushes Maestre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
West looking to slow down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeShawn West clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on DeShawn West's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Maestre throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Maestre misses.
Nice uppercut there from West.
Maestre on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
West ducks under a wild hook from Maestre.
West thinks about countering with a body kick.
West scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
West throws a hook but Maestre avoids it easily.
West just misses with a punch to the body.
West throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maestre scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
West lands with a nice body kick.
West throws the kick towards the body but Maestre avoids it.
A jab from Maestre misses.
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maestre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maestre looks to throw the jab but West is out of range.
Maestre is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Maestre has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by West.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maestre tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maestre lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maestre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maestre misses the jab.
West misses with a body shot.
West misses with a wild body shot.
Maestre lands a two punch combo.
Maestre throws the left hand but West avoids the punch easily.
West appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maestre connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by West. That's going to slow Maestre down.
Maestre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
West fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Maestre on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maestre takes a body punch but keeps moving.
West connects with a leg kick.
West throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maestre on the side of the head.
Maestre throws a shot from downtown. West moves away and avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
West lands with a nice body punch.
Maestre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but West moves away.
West lands a nice shot to the body.
West paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West just misses with a punch to the body.
West takes the fight into the clinch.
West stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maestre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
West breaks from the clinch.
Maestre swinging wildly here.
Maestre throws an overhand right that lands on West's shoulder, as West tries to avoid the shot.
West looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maestre throws a series of punches but West avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Maestre misses its intended target.
Maestre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
West takes a swing at Maestre's ribcage but misses.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maestre manages to avoid it.
West scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maestre 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.
West pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maestre now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West lands with a thumping leg kick.
West ducks under a wild hook from Maestre.
Maestre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
West uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maestre.
Maestre misses with a looping right.
Maestre moves out of range of the body kick.
West ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch combination from Maestre misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from West - that will leave a mark!
West looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maestre misses with an uppercut. West saw that one coming.
Both fighters circling a little - West finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
West swings for the body but Maestre moves out of range.
Maestre moves out of range of the body kick.
Maestre misses with a straight left.
West just misses with a punch to the body.
West just misses with a punch to the body.
West just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West misses the shot to the body.
Maestre throws a counter combo.
West thumps Maestre with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maestre.
West throws a body shot but no joy.
Maestre takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maestre throws a series of punches but West moves out of range.
West fires out a quick counter leg kick but Maestre just manages to avoid it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maestre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
West lands a right hook to the body.
Maestre takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
West ducks under a wild hook from Maestre.
West connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maestre's hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maestre misses with the combination.
West avoids the body shot from Maestre.
West comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maestre loads up on a big right hand but West slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeShawn West had his way with Luis Maestre in that round.
The cut man is working on DeShawn West's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Maestre throws a right hand that West ducks under and follows up with a left that West also avoids with ease.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
West lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maestre moves into range and connects with a jab.
West slips under a jab.
Maestre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from West.
A solid leg kick lands there for West.
West tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maestre was well out of range. Poor timing from West.
A big right from Maestre misses.
Maestre misses with a jab, cross combination.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maestre.
It seemed like Maestre was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
West throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
West throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
West lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maestre's sensitive parts.
Maestre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by West.
Maestre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from West.
West ducks under a wild hook from Maestre.
West is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maestre changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maestre misses with the combination.
Maestre is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maestre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crunch! West slams his shin into Maestre's torso.
Maestre takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice body kick from West.
West scores with a jab. Maestre acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
West moves into the clinch.
West escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maestre slips under a jab from West.
Maestre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from West.
West uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maestre.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maestre manages to avoid it.
Maestre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before West can pounce on him.
Maestre throws an overhand right that lands on West's shoulder, as West tries to avoid the shot.
Maestre smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
West looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
West connects with a body shot that sends Maestre's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maestre uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
West misses the shot to the body.
Maestre scores with a sloppy right hand. West should have avoided that one.
West misses with a wild body shot.
West fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from West.
Maestre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
West throws a body shot but no joy.
Maestre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from West.
West appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
West swings and misses with a hook to the body.
West is looking to slow Maestre down with leg kicks.
West uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maestre.
A decent looking cross lands there for West.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maestre missing with a left hand there. West was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
West was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Donk. West catches Maestre right on the button with a cross.
West rushes Maestre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
West breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maestre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maestre moves out of range as West strikes.
West fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maestre looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maestre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maestre slips a straight right by West.
West swings for the body but Maestre moves out of range.
West ducks under a wild hook from Maestre.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maestre manages to avoid it.
Maestre lands with a shot to the body.
West needs to keep his hands up - Maestre had a free shot at his head there.
Maestre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maestre throws a body punch but West moves out of range.
Maestre swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by West.
Maestre misses with a looping left.
West misses with a looping right.
Maestre tries to bum rush West with a series of wild strikes but West uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
West jabs Maestre to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maestre connects with a single shot there.
West chopping away at his opponent's legs.
West digs a good body shot into Maestre's ribs.
West throws a leg kick which misses Maestre's front leg but catches the back leg as Maestre tries to avoid it.
Maestre moves out of range of the body kick.
West takes a swing at Maestre's ribcage but misses.
Maestre thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Maestre backs away, West returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Maestre throws a body shot but no joy.
West looks to score with a jab to the body but Maestre is just out of range.
Maestre doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
West lands a nice shot that snaps Maestre's head back.
West misses with a lunging right hand
and Maestre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maestre throws a right and a left that West avoids nicely.
Maestre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
West looks to score with a jab to the body but Maestre is just out of range.
Maestre throws a counter combo.
Maestre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Luis Maestre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeShawn West is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
West scores with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeShawn West showed his dominance in that final round.
Well West has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeShawn West!
DeShawn West retains his super heavyweight title!
An intense looking DeShawn West took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Thank fuckin god we don't have to hear this guy say "UPSET OF THE FUCKING YEAR BABY" again.'.
The defeated Luis Maestre had this to say: 'I just lost to the best man on earth. 18-0 is something that very few fighters achieve. I look forward to watching this legend pave his way through history '.
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