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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kromog The Terror Of The Island (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Driver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kromog The Terror Of The Island has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
17 - 3 - 0 |
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183 cm
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215 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kromog The Terror Of The Island!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ed Driver!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Terror Of The Island wants to clinch up but Driver keeps it at a distance.
The Terror Of The Island throws a shot from downtown. Driver moves away and avoids it.
The Terror Of The Island tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Driver paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Driver throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Terror Of The Island cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Terror Of The Island throws a hook to the side of Driver's head but Driver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Driver throws a low kick but The Terror Of The Island moves out of range easily.
Driver digs a good hook to The Terror Of The Island's body.
Driver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Driver takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The Terror Of The Island bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from The Terror Of The Island misses the target.
Driver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Terror Of The Island.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Terror Of The Island on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The Terror Of The Island lands with a right hand.
The Terror Of The Island takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Driver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Terror Of The Island.
Decent striking displayed by The Terror Of The Island there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Driver throws a leg kick
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A lazy left from The Terror Of The Island finds it's target.
The Terror Of The Island moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The Terror Of The Island is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The Terror Of The Island keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Terror Of The Island appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The Terror Of The Island moves forwards but Driver connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The Terror Of The Island throws an off balance right hand
and Driver counters with a nice uppercut.
The Terror Of The Island avoids the body shot from Driver.
Driver 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.
Driver gets tackled into the cage by The Terror Of The Island. The Terror Of The Island maintains the clinch.
The Terror Of The Island lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island pressing his opponent against the cage.
The Terror Of The Island can't find room to land a body shot as Driver controls the action.
Driver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Terror Of The Island creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Driver lands a hook that snaps the head of The Terror Of The Island backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Terror Of The Island can't find room to land a body shot as Driver controls the action.
Driver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Terror Of The Island's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Driver.
Driver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Terror Of The Island scores with a shoulder strike.
Driver manages to break the clinch.
The Terror Of The Island on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like The Terror Of The Island has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The Terror Of The Island keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The Terror Of The Island moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Terror Of The Island misses with the head strike.
The Terror Of The Island lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Driver scores with a hook to the body.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a short punch on the inside.
Driver tries to throw a body punch but The Terror Of The Island avoids it by throwing Driver back against the cage.
Driver digs a right hand into The Terror Of The Island's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on The Terror Of The Island's gas tank.
The Terror Of The Island goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driver tries to work over The Terror Of The Island's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Terror Of The Island throws a punch but it's blocked by Driver.
The Terror Of The Island tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Driver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Driver lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Driver misses with a punch to the body.
The Terror Of The Island throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Driver.
Driver wants to break free but The Terror Of The Island has control.
The Terror Of The Island is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Driver.
Driver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Terror Of The Island looks to land a left hand but Driver moved out of range nicely.
Driver keeps the fight on the outside.
Driver with a hook.
Driver walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Terror Of The Island checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Terror Of The Island looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Terror Of The Island throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Terror Of The Island takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Driver rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Terror Of The Island moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Driver looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from The Terror Of The Island misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Driver misses the target.
No joy there for Driver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Terror Of The Island wants to clinch.
The Terror Of The Island ducks under a wild hook from Driver.
The Terror Of The Island connects with a jab.
Driver dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ed Driver will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The Terror Of The Island looks to throw the jab but Driver is out of range.
Ed Driver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Terror Of The Island connects with a right hand. Driver shakes it off.
Driver misses with the combination.
Driver jabs at The Terror Of The Island's body.
The Terror Of The Island is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The Terror Of The Island throws a right hand that misses
letting Driver counter with a right hand.
Driver misses with an uppercut.
Driver moves out of range of the strikes.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Driver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Terror Of The Island darts in and clinches Driver up against the cage.
The Terror Of The Island has a couple of punches blocked by Driver.
Driver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Terror Of The Island has Driver pushed against the cage.
Driver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Terror Of The Island swings wildly with an uppercut but Driver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from The Terror Of The Island - that landed with a thud.
Driver pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Driver throws a right and a left that The Terror Of The Island avoids nicely.
Driver throws an ugly left hook that misses
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Terror Of The Island with a nice cross.
Driver misses with a body shot
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a left to the body.
Driver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Terror Of The Island sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Driver throws a low kick but it's checked well by The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The Terror Of The Island blocks a body shot from Driver.
A head punch on the inside from The Terror Of The Island fails to land.
Driver misses with a body punch.
The Terror Of The Island tries to work over Driver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Terror Of The Island tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Driver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Driver doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Terror Of The Island struggles to land a body shot inside as Driver controls his hands.
Driver lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Terror Of The Island or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Driver.
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!
Driver prevents a body shot from The Terror Of The Island.
Driver lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Terror Of The Island backwards.
Driver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Driver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Terror Of The Island throws a punch but it's blocked by Driver.
Driver blocks a body shot from The Terror Of The Island.
A short right from Driver on the inside.
The Terror Of The Island digs a right hand into Driver's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Driver's gas tank.
The Terror Of The Island digs a right hand underneath Driver's ribcage. Driver let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kromog The Terror Of The Island has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The Terror Of The Island misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, The Terror Of The Island scores with a nice short uppercut.
Driver pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Driver looks to score with a jab to the body but The Terror Of The Island is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Terror Of The Island throws a big shot that misses.
Driver throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Driver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Terror Of The Island was well out of range. Poor timing from Driver.
Driver stuns The Terror Of The Island with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Terror Of The Island throws a jab when Driver was well out of range.
Driver thuds a left hand into The Terror Of The Island's body.
The Terror Of The Island tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Driver paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Terror Of The Island listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Driver scores with a decent looking hook.
Driver throws a poor cross that misses
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Driver on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The Terror Of The Island throws a body shot but no joy.
Driver misses with a double jab
letting The Terror Of The Island counter with a right hand.
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!
The Terror Of The Island scores with the left hand. Driver knows he should have avoided that one.
Driver looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The Terror Of The Island blocks the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from The Terror Of The Island misses the target.
Driver misses the shot to the body.
The Terror Of The Island is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A combination from Driver does no damage.
The Terror Of The Island throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Driver throws a leg kick that is checked
and The Terror Of The Island connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Driver throws out a loose jab but The Terror Of The Island uses good head movement to avoid it.
Driver throws an off balance right hand
letting The Terror Of The Island counter with a right hand.
Driver throws a shot from downtown. The Terror Of The Island moves away and avoids it.
The Terror Of The Island keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Driver.
The Terror Of The Island clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from The Terror Of The Island fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kromog The Terror Of The Island dominated that second round.
That's time! The Terror Of The Island's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Driver blocks a jab.
Driver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Terror Of The Island fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Terror Of The Island tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Terror Of The Island throws a predictable looking body shot
and Driver counters with a nice uppercut.
The Terror Of The Island lands with a cross.
Driver fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Terror Of The Island throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Driver tries to bum rush The Terror Of The Island with a series of wild strikes but The Terror Of The Island uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Terror Of The Island misses with an uppercut
and Driver counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Terror Of The Island takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from The Terror Of The Island.
Driver can't break the clinch.
Driver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Terror Of The Island goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Driver doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Driver.
The Terror Of The Island misses with the head strike.
The Terror Of The Island blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Driver tries to circle away but The Terror Of The Island has him pinned against the cage.
Driver working hard to break the clinch.
The Terror Of The Island struggles to land a body shot inside as Driver controls his hands.
Driver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Terror Of The Island's elbow.
The Terror Of The Island has Driver pushed against the cage.
Driver tries to throw a body punch but The Terror Of The Island avoids it by throwing Driver back against the cage.
The Terror Of The Island tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Driver's elbow.
The Terror Of The Island lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Terror Of The Island tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Driver tries to break the clinch but The Terror Of The Island is controlling the position.
The Terror Of The Island lands a body punch in the clinch.
The Terror Of The Island tries to throw a body punch but Driver avoids it by throwing The Terror Of The Island back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Driver misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from The Terror Of The Island.
Driver throws a head punch that misses.
The Terror Of The Island prevents a body shot from Driver.
The Terror Of The Island lands a right hand that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
Driver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from The Terror Of The Island.
Driver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Terror Of The Island lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from The Terror Of The Island.
Driver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Driver throws a right hand that The Terror Of The Island ducks under and follows up with a left that The Terror Of The Island also avoids with ease.
Driver looks to land a body kick but The Terror Of The Island moved away.
The Terror Of The Island tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Driver doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The Terror Of The Island with a hook.
Driver slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driver takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Driver misses its intended target.
Driver misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Driver throws a right hand that misses
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a nice uppercut.
The Terror Of The Island lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Driver at a distance.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a straight right.
The Terror Of The Island tries to clinch but Driver moves out of range.
The Terror Of The Island stuns Driver with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Terror Of The Island throws an overhand right that lands on Driver's shoulder, as Driver tries to avoid the shot.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a combination
and Driver counters with a three punch combo that has The Terror Of The Island backing up. The Terror Of The Island nods at Driver to acknowledge the strikes.
Driver just misses with a punch to the body.
Driver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Terror Of The Island.
Ed Driver seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driver misses with a hook. The Terror Of The Island ducked under it nicely.
Driver ducks under a wild hook from The Terror Of The Island.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Driver gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island slips under a jab.
The Terror Of The Island looks to land a right hand but Driver moved out of range.
Driver throws a right hand that misses
and The Terror Of The Island makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Driver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island cracks a nice hook into Driver's ribs.
Driver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Driver throws a jab but it's blocked by The Terror Of The Island.
Good exchange - The Terror Of The Island coming out on top.
The Terror Of The Island loads up on a big right hand but Driver slips the punch.
Driver looks to land a combination. The Terror Of The Island sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Driver uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Terror Of The Island.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kromog The Terror Of The Island clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The Terror Of The Island moves out of range of the strikes.
The Terror Of The Island uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Driver.
The Terror Of The Island thows a left - swing and a miss!
Despite the aggression on Driver's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Driver lands a nice looking body shot.
The Terror Of The Island throws a body shot but no joy.
Driver has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Terror Of The Island dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Driver throws a jab but it's blocked by The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Drivers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The Terror Of The Island lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driver works over The Terror Of The Island's head and body with a nice combination.
The Terror Of The Island moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice shot lands for Driver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Driver lands with a nice body punch.
The Terror Of The Island ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driver moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Driver works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Driver misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like The Terror Of The Island was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Driver.
The Terror Of The Island jabs Driver right on the nose. Driver blinks but takes it well.
Driver misses with a looping right.
It looked like The Terror Of The Island was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Driver.
Driver lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Terror Of The Island at a distance.
Driver gets tackled into the cage by The Terror Of The Island. The Terror Of The Island maintains the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Driver.
The Terror Of The Island pressing his opponent against the cage.
Driver misses with a body punch.
Driver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Terror Of The Island will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Driver up against the cage.
Driver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Driver.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Driver tries to work over The Terror Of The Island's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Driver wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Terror Of The Island misses with some punches.
The Terror Of The Island throws a punch but it's blocked by Driver.
The Terror Of The Island pushes Driver back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Driver misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Driver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Driver misses with a body punch.
Driver digs a right hand underneath The Terror Of The Island's ribcage. The Terror Of The Island let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The Terror Of The Island has a couple of punches blocked by Driver.
Driver tries a body shot but The Terror Of The Island blocks it.
Driver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Terror Of The Island's elbow.
The Terror Of The Island swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Driver presses The Terror Of The Island against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Driver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Terror Of The Islands head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Driver.
Driver breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Driver finds it's way through The Terror Of The Island's defenses.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a lunging right hand
letting Driver counter with a right hand.
Driver shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. The Terror Of The Island eats them both and turns towards Driver to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Driver feints a jab promting The Terror Of The Island to slip. Driver then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. The Terror Of The Island slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Driver wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Terror Of The Island throws a jab but it's blocked by Driver.
The Terror Of The Island loads up on a big right hand but Driver slips the punch.
Driver looks to land a combination but The Terror Of The Island avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Terror Of The Island checks a leg kick.
Driver throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Terror Of The Island scores with a hook to the body. Driver takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Terror Of The Island blocks a leg kick.
Driver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Driver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Driver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Driver tries a low kick but The Terror Of The Island avoids it.
Driver misses the jab.
Driver scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Terror Of The Island lands a body shot.
The Terror Of The Island takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Terror Of The Island scores with a jab to the body.
The Terror Of The Island lands a really nice looking cross but Driver seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Driver dominated that fourth round.
That's time! The Terror Of The Island's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Driver throws a lazy uppercut
and The Terror Of The Island connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Driver loads up on a big right hand but The Terror Of The Island slips the punch.
The Terror Of The Island was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Terror Of The Island just misses with a punch to the body.
Driver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Driver blocks a jab.
Driver throws a nice looking combination but The Terror Of The Island bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Terror Of The Island fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Driver manages to avoid it.
Driver slips a straight right by The Terror Of The Island.
Driver will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Driver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Terror Of The Island throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Terror Of The Island misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Terror Of The Island connects with a crisp jab.
Driver takes a swing at The Terror Of The Island's ribcage but misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Driver 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 The Terror Of The Island has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from The Terror Of The Island and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Driver just misses with a punch to the body.
The Terror Of The Island wants to clinch.
Driver lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as The Terror Of The Island backs up against the cage.
Donk. Driver catches The Terror Of The Island right on the button with a cross.
Driver missing with a left hand there. The Terror Of The Island was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Terror Of The Island appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Driver throws a jab when The Terror Of The Island was well out of range.
The Terror Of The Island throwing a counter right hand but Driver manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Terror Of The Island punishes Driver's body with a nice straight punch.
Driver looks to score with a jab to the body but The Terror Of The Island is just out of range.
The Terror Of The Island slips a jab and a cross from Driver.
Driver throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Driver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Terror Of The Island looks to score with a jab to the body but Driver is just out of range.
Driver throws a low kick, looking for The Terror Of The Island's leg but The Terror Of The Island calmly moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Terror Of The Island fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Driver manages to avoid it.
The Terror Of The Island is looking to clinch but Driver is avoiding it.
The Terror Of The Island wants to clinch
and Driver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Terror Of The Island lands a lovely overhand right.
The Terror Of The Island swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Driver.
The Terror Of The Island dodges the punch combination from Driver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Terror Of The Island misses the body punch
and Driver counters with a straight right hand.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a hook.
Driver avoids the body shot from The Terror Of The Island.
Driver throws a leg kick that misses.
Driver throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Driver paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Driver stalks The Terror Of The Island and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into The Terror Of The Island's face. The Terror Of The Island staggers backwards, shaken.
Driver takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The Terror Of The Island tests Driver's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Terror Of The Island ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driver moves away.
Driver throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Terror Of The Island missing with a left hand there. Driver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driver jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Driver scores with a body shot.
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!
Driver keeps the fight on the outside.
The Terror Of The Island throws a hook but Driver avoids it easily.
Driver will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The Terror Of The Island tries to clinch up but Driver circles away and keeps his distance.
Driver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Terror Of The Island looks to throw the jab but Driver is out of range.
The Terror Of The Island slips a jab and a cross from Driver.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as The Terror Of The Island checks a leg kick.
The Terror Of The Island closes the distance and pushes Driver back into the cage.
The Terror Of The Island blocks a body shot from Driver.
The Terror Of The Island fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Terror Of The Island throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ed Driver.
I think Driver has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 48:48
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 48:47
The fight is ruled a draw!
Oh dear, what a disastrous situation! The belt remains unclaimed and both fighters go home unhappy!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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