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Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 21, 2021
#R1#
A cross from Summers lands.#CL#
La Bor closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Summers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
La Bor tries to clinch there but Summers circles away.
La Bor tries to clinch but Summers moves away
and La Bor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Summers scores with a three punch combo!
La Bor looks to clinch
and Summers counters with a straight right hand.
Summers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
La Bor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Summers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract La Bor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Summers swats away the attempt to clinch by La Bor.
Summers tests La Bor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice straight punches there by Summers. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Summers.
Summers lands a right hook to the body.
Summers circles away from the clinch attempt
and Summers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Summers lands a nice shot to the body.
Summers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
La Bor closes the distance looking to clinch
and Summers counters with a nice uppercut.
Summers scores with a crisp jab that stopped La Bor in his tracks.
La Bor is looking to clinch but Summers is avoiding it.
La Bor wants to clinch but Summers slips to the side
and Summers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
La Bor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Summers scores with the left hand. La Bor knows he should have avoided that one.
La Bor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Summers.
La Bor fails with an attempt to clinch.
La Bor tries to clinch but Summers moves out of range.
La Bor tries to close the distance and clinch but Summers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
La Bor tries to clinch up.
La Bor tries to clinch but Summers moves out of range.
La Bor wants to clinch up but Summers keeps it at a distance.
Summers throws a shot from downtown. La Bor moves away and avoids it.
La Bor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Summers swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Summers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - La Bor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manuel La Bor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Bor tries to clinch but Summers is having none of it.
La Bor tries to close the distance and clinch but Summers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Summers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
La Bor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Summers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! La Bor scrambles back to his feet.
Summers punishes La Bor's body with a nice straight punch.
Summers lands a body shot.
Good shot there by Summers.
Summers swats away the attempt to clinch by La Bor.
La Bor looks to clinch
and Summers counters with a nice uppercut.
La Bor moves in looking to clinch but Summers pushes him off.
La Bor is looking to clinch.
A cross from Summers lands.
La Bor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
La Bor instigates a clinch.
La Bor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Summers presses La Bor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Summers pushes La Bor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
La Bor misses with a punch on the inside.
La Bor has a couple of punches blocked by Summers.
Summers takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Summers.
Summers lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Summers.
La Bor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
La Bor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Summers.
Summers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of La Bor backwards.
La Bor is breathing heavily.
Summers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Summers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Summers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
La Bor misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Summers.
La Bor misses with some punches.
La Bor misses with a hook from the clinch.
La Bor working aggressively here.
Summers pushes La Bor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Summers scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Nice body punch from Summers - that landed with a thud.
Summers works on La Bor's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Summers.
Summers lands an uppercut.
A short left from Summers.
Summers lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for La Bor. #BC2#
Summers manages to break the clinch.
La Bor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Summers cracks La Bor with an open hand slap.#ROC2#La Bor is rocked!
Summers is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! La Bor had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#KD2#
Summers lands a left and a right that send La Bor crashing to the mat, dazed. Summers thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh La Bor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Summers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping La Bor at a distance.
La Bor glances at the clock... BAM! Summers nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends La Bor crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, La Bor is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake Summers!
Jake Summers 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.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 18, 2021
#R1#
La Bor tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Cooke counters with a shoot takedown. La Bor fights it but they end up in guard.
Cooke forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
La Bor throws some strikes from the bottom but Cooke isn't bothered - he's working on a kimura... it looks tight... it is! La Bor is tapping and screaming like a little girl! Ouch, that looks painful! Good win for Cooke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Samuel Cooke!
An out of breath Samuel Cooke thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: AFC 5- Pyke vs Silva     
Date:   Feb 11, 2021
#R1##CL#
La Bor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bridges, pushing him back against the cage.
La Bor misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bridges.
Bridges blocking some punches.
Bridges blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from La Bor fails to land.
Bridges blocks an uppercut.
La Bor misses with a punch on the inside.
Bridges drops to a knee looking for a takedown but La Bor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right from La Bor.
A head punch on the inside from La Bor fails to land.
La Bor misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Bor throws a punch but it's blocked by Bridges.
La Bor has a couple of punches blocked by Bridges.
Bridges blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
La Bor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
La Bor throws a punch but it's blocked by Bridges.
Bridges blocking some punches.
Bridges blocks an uppercut. #T1#
La Bor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from La Bor.
A short uppercut from La Bor.
A nice right hand lands inside from La Bor.
La Bor misses with a hook from the clinch.
La Bor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bridges drops to a knee looking for a takedown but La Bor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bridges looks winded!
Bridges wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but La Bor has him pressed against the cage.
Bridges blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for La Bor.
La Bor scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from La Bor fails to land.
La Bor working aggressively here.
La Bor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from La Bor fails to land. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from La Bor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La Bor misses with a hook from the clinch.
La Bor misses with the head strike.
La Bor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bridges blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bridges blocks an uppercut.
La Bor working aggressively here.
La Bor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
La Bor throws a head punch that misses.
La Bor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bridges backwards.
La Bor throws a head punch that misses.
La Bor working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bridges.
La Bor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bridges jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as La Bor walks away with a smile on his face. Bridges gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Manuel La Bor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Bridges.#CL#
La Bor clinches up with Bridges and pushes him back against the cage.
La Bor misses with a short punch on the inside.
La Bor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
La Bor misses with a short punch on the inside.
La Bor throws a head punch that misses.
La Bor working aggressively here.
La Bor prevents Bridges from breaking the clinch.
La Bor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
La Bor throws a punch but it's blocked by Bridges.
Bridges blocks an uppercut.
Bridges blocks a punch to the side of the head.
La Bor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bridges fails to pull guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for La Bor.
La Bor misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for La Bor.
La Bor throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bridges.
La Bor has a couple of punches blocked by Bridges.
La Bor lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
La Bor throws a head punch that misses.
La Bor working aggressively here.
La Bor misses with a hook from the clinch.
La Bor misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Bridges breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
La Bor has managed to clinch.
La Bor misses with a punch on the inside.
La Bor lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Bor throws a head punch that misses.
La Bor swings wildly with an uppercut but Bridges uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Bor lands a right hand.
La Bor throws a punch but it's blocked by Bridges.
La Bor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
La Bor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bridges misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel La Bor dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Bridges gets tackled into the cage by La Bor. La Bor maintains the clinch.
La Bor throws a head punch that misses.
La Bor misses with the head strike.
Bridges has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. La Bor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by La Bor as Bridges tries to tie him up.
Bridges blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from La Bor fails to land.
La Bor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bridges backwards.
A shot in the inside from La Bor.
La Bor misses with some punches.
La Bor throws a punch but it's blocked by Bridges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Bor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bridges swings away with an uppercut that misses.
La Bor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bridges is breathing heavily.
La Bor lands an uppercut.
La Bor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
La Bor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
La Bor lands with a left to the head.
La Bor has a couple of punches blocked by Bridges.
Bridges tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Bridges breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
La Bor drives through and clinches with Bridges against the cage.
La Bor lands with a right to the head.
La Bor has a couple of punches blocked by Bridges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bridges.
Bridges blocks an uppercut.
La Bor swings wildly with an uppercut but Bridges uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Bor misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from La Bor fails to land.
La Bor swings wildly with an uppercut but Bridges uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Bor throws a head punch that misses.
La Bor misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
La Bor prevents the takedown attempt.
Manuel La Bor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Bridges.
Bridges blocks an uppercut.
La Bor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
La Bor lands a left hand.
La Bor working aggressively here. #BC2#
Bridges breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
La Bor clinches up with Bridges and pushes him back against the cage.
Bridges blocks an uppercut.
Bridges blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bridges blocking some punches.
La Bor lands an uppercut.
Bridges tries to circle away but La Bor has him pinned against the cage.
La Bor swings wildly with an uppercut but Bridges uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Bor misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bridges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for La Bor. #T3#
La Bor throws a head punch that misses.
Bridges takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Bridges decides to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as La Bor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
La Bor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bridges works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
La Bor throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as La Bor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
La Bor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
La Bor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
La Bor throwing strikes but missing.
La Bor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
La Bor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
La Bor passes Bridges's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Bridges avoiding damage under a succession of punches from La Bor.
La Bor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
La Bor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
La Bor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bridges avoiding damage under a succession of punches from La Bor.
La Bor thows a huge punch but Bridges dodges it nicely.
La Bor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bridges has hold of La Bor's hands but La Bor slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
La Bor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bridges defending well though.
Bridges blocking the ground and pound attempt from La Bor.
La Bor throwing shots but Bridges is blocking nicely.
Bridges is looking to control La Bor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bridges avoid being mounted?
La Bor takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel La Bor dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Bridges tries to keep at a distance but La Bor has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bridges.
La Bor lands with a left to the head.
La Bor misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from La Bor fails to land.
La Bor lands with a short shot to the head.
La Bor throws a head punch that misses.
La Bor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bridges blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for La Bor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Bor misses with the head strike.
Bridges blocking some punches.
La Bor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bridges takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bridges blocks a punch to the side of the head.
La Bor lands with a right to the head.
La Bor fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
La Bor lands a hook that snaps the head of Bridges backwards.
Bridges is trying to break the clinch but La Bor has him pressed against the cage.
La Bor lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Bridges pulls La Bor into guard.
La Bor postures up in Bridges's guard and throws a big left but Bridges blocks it.
La Bor throwing strikes but missing.
La Bor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bridges can do to turn this around?
La Bor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bridges preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
La Bor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
La Bor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bridges works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
La Bor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
La Bor throws a big right hand that misses.
La Bor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Christopher Bridges has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manuel La Bor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
La Bor controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
La Bor closes the distance and pushes Bridges back into the cage.
La Bor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
La Bor has Bridges pressed against the cage, preventing Bridges from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bridges tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
La Bor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bridges blocking some punches.
Bridges wants a takedown but no success here.
La Bor misses with the head strike.
La Bor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
La Bor working aggressively here. #T4#
La Bor throws a head punch that misses.
La Bor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bridges fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Manuel La Bor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Bridges.
La Bor lands an uppercut.
La Bor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
La Bor keeps control of Bridges as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Manuel La Bor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
La Bor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bridges blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by La Bor.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel La Bor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for La Bor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:24
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel La Bor!

An out of breath Manuel La Bor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: AFC 4- Mamchenko vs Pyke     
Date:   Jan 30, 2021
#R1#
La Bor is looking to clinch.
Judah tries to counter with a takedown but La Bor is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Judah tries to keep at a distance but La Bor has taken the fight into the clinch.
La Bor misses with a punch on the inside.
Judah is trying to work for a single leg takedown but La Bor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
La Bor misses with some punches.
La Bor misses with a short punch on the inside.
La Bor throws a punch but it's blocked by Judah.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Judah.
La Bor misses with a punch on the inside.
La Bor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Bor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Judah is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but La Bor is defending well.
La Bor misses with a short punch on the inside.
La Bor misses with a hook from the clinch.
La Bor swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Judah looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elijah Judah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
La Bor misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, La Bor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Judah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Judah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
La Bor misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from La Bor fails to land.
La Bor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
La Bor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Judah blocking some punches.
La Bor throws a head punch that misses.
La Bor stops a takedown attempt from Judah.
Judah is looking for a takedown.
La Bor throws a punch but it's blocked by Judah.
Judah blocking some punches. #T2#
Judah tries for a takedown. No joy.
La Bor misses with the head strike.
La Bor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Judah.
La Bor working aggressively here.
La Bor misses with a punch on the inside.
Judah is trying to work for a single leg takedown but La Bor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Judah.
La Bor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Judah drops down looking for an ankle pick but La Bor pulls his leg out and moves away.
La Bor wants to clinch#TD#
and Judah counters with a shoot takedown. La Bor fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La Bor is striking from the bottom but Judah uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.#T3#
Judah blocks the strikes from La Bor.
La Bor throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
La Bor tries to get to full guard but Judah has control of the leg.
La Bor punching from the bottom.
La Bor is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Judah jumps into side control!
La Bor throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. #SU#
Judah has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
La Bor moves in looking to clinch but Judah pushes him off.
Judah changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
La Bor wants to clinch up but Judah keeps it at a distance.
La Bor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Judah appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
La Bor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Judah swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
La Bor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Judah drops down looking for a counter takedown but La Bor sprawls and moves away.
La Bor fails in his attempt to clinch.
La Bor tries to clinch up but Judah circles away and keeps his distance.
Judah appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
La Bor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Judah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Judah changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Judah swats away the attempt to clinch by La Bor.
Judah tries to counter with a takedown but La Bor is quick to defend against it.
La Bor wants to clinch.
Judah changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
La Bor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Judah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Judah appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
La Bor tries to clinch up.
La Bor tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Judah counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Manuel La Bor will probably get the nod.
That's time! Judah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
La Bor fails in his attempt to clinch.
La Bor fails in his attempt to clinch.
La Bor doesn't manage to clinch there - Judah circles away.
Judah changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
La Bor tries to close the distance and clinch but Judah swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
La Bor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Judah paws at him with a jab and circles away.
La Bor wants to clinch#TD#
and Judah counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
La Bor strikes from the bottom but Judah passes into mount! #SU#
Judah get's back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Bor wants to clinch but Judah slips to the side#TD#
and Judah counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU#
Judah gets to his feet - La Bor follows without any prompting.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Bor is looking to clinch.
Judah tries to counter with a takedown but La Bor is quick to defend against it.
La Bor wants to clinch#TD#
and Judah counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1#
La Bor flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Judah stands up from half guard.
La Bor tries to clinch #TD#
and Judah decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in La Bor's guard.
La Bor doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Judah passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
La Bor tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
La Bor strikes from the bottom but Judah passes into mount!
La Bor is trying to reverse the position but instead Judah has taken his back - oops!
La Bor is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Judah off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Judah keeps control of the position as La Bor tries to break free.
Judah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that La Bor can do to turn this around?#T2#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
La Bor tries to escape but Judah has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
La Bor is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
La Bor is breathing heavily.
What can La Bor do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Judah keeps control of the position as La Bor tries to break free.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
What can La Bor do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #SU#
Judah gets to his feet and calls for his opponent to stand and trade! Heeeere we go! #T3#
La Bor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Judah feinted with a counter takedown.
La Bor tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Judah decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in La Bor's guard.
La Bor throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Judah passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.#SU#
Judah stands up and beckons La Bor to join him on the feet. #CL2#
La Bor closes the distance and pushes Judah back into the cage.
La Bor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
La Bor prevents a takedown attempt there.
La Bor misses with a short punch on the inside.
La Bor swings wildly with an uppercut but Judah uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
La Bor misses with some punches.
La Bor has a couple of punches blocked by Judah.
Judah tries for a takedown but La Bor manages to get underhooks.
La Bor working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for La Bor.
La Bor is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elijah Judah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
La Bor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
La Bor throws a punch but it's blocked by Judah.
La Bor working aggressively here.
Judah wants a takedown. #TD#
Judah turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Judah manages to end up in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La Bor is looking to reverse the position.#SU#
Judah stands up and beckons La Bor to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah Judah dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
La Bor closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Judah counters with a single leg into guard. La Bor didn't expect that. #SU#
Judah decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on La Bor, up you get!
La Bor fails with an attempt to clinch.
La Bor is looking to clinch but Judah is avoiding it.
La Bor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Judah half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Elijah Judah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
La Bor wants to clinch.
Judah attempts a counter takedown but La Bor avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Bor tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Judah counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
La Bor is looking to reverse the position.#SU#
Judah decides to take the fight back to the feet.
La Bor tries to clinch up#TD#
and Judah counters with a shoot takedown. La Bor fights it but they end up in guard. #SU#
La Bor is working an open guard so Judah takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
La Bor tries to close the distance and clinch but Judah swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Judah circles away from the clinch attempt.
La Bor tries to clinch but Judah is having none of it.
Judah appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Judah circles away from the clinch attempt. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - La Bor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Judah attempts a counter takedown but La Bor avoids it well and moves away.
La Bor tries to clinch #TD#
so Judah counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
La Bor trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
La Bor is striking off his back. Judah thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
La Bor throws a strike from the bottom but Judah passes into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La Bor tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU#
Judah decides to stand up, so the ref orders La Bor to his feet.
La Bor tries to clinch but Judah is having none of it.
La Bor closes the distance but Judah moves to the side #TD#
and Judah counters with a nice double leg into side control. La Bor won't be happy with that. #T3#
La Bor tries to improve position but can't. #SU#
Judah decides to stand back up. Judah steps back and let's La Bor get back to his feet.
Manuel La Bor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
La Bor tries to clinch but Judah moves away #TD#
and Judah counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Judah.
La Bor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU#
Judah stands up from La Bor's guard - Judah perhaps looking for a knockout.
La Bor darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Judah counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
La Bor missing with punches from the bottom. #SU#
Judah stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
La Bor tries to close the distance and clinch but Judah swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
La Bor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Judah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Judah half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
La Bor tries to clinch #TD#
and Judah counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Judah decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Judah circles away from the clinch attempt.
La Bor moves to clinch but Judah breaks away #TD#
and Judah counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU#
Judah gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
La Bor doesn't manage to clinch there - Judah circles away.
Judah half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
La Bor wants to clinch#TD#
and Judah counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Judah.
La Bor striking off his back but it's not causing Judah any problems. #SU#
Judah gets to his feet. La Bor looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
La Bor has managed to clinch. #TD#
Judah turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Elijah Judah showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Judah 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elijah Judah!

After winning the bout, Elijah Judah thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: PFC 140 Alzheimer vs Laine     
Date:   Nov 23, 2019
#R1#
La Bor throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from La Bor.
La Bor 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.
La Bor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Plutov.
Plutov throws an overhand right that lands on La Bor's shoulder, as La Bor tries to avoid the shot.
La Bor walks into a straight right hand from Plutov.
Plutov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Plutov.
La Bor jabs Plutov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Plutov scores with a hook.
Wasyl Plutov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plutov throws a leg kick but La Bor sees it coming and moves out of range.
La Bor tries to counter with a clinch but Plutov shakes him off and moves away.
Plutov lands with a shot to the body.
Plutov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Plutov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from La Bor.
La Bor circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Plutov.
Plutov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plutov throws a quick inside leg kick.
La Bor throws a body shot but no joy.
Plutov throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and La Bor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1#
Plutov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from La Bor.
A right handed body shot lands from La Bor.
La Bor lands with a right to the head.
Plutov misses with a punch on the inside.
La Bor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
Plutov prevents a body shot from La Bor.
La Bor misses with some punches.
Plutov prevents La Bor from breaking the clinch.
La Bor lands a body punch.
Plutov tries to break the clinch but La Bor is controlling the position.
Plutov looking to slow down the pace here.
La Bor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
La Bor takes an elbow to the temple.
Plutov lands a nice elbow. #BC#
Plutov breaks from the clinch.
La Bor avoids the body shot from Plutov.
La Bor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Plutov is looking to clinch. #T2#
La Bor is looking to chop away at Plutov's legs.
Plutov connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plutov slips a jab from La Bor.
La Bor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Plutov.
La Bor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
La Bor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
La Bor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Plutov misses with a hook. La Bor ducked under it nicely.
Plutov moves out of range of the strikes.
Plutov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No joy there for Plutov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Plutov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping La Bor at a distance.
Plutov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and La Bor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Plutov scrambles back to his feet.
La Bor cracks Plutov with a good jab.
La Bor misses with a hook.
La Bor dodges the punch combination from Plutov.
Plutov dips to his left and cracks La Bor with an uppercut!
La Bor takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
La Bor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good shot there by La Bor.
Plutov tries to clinch up.
Plutov misses with a right hand
and La Bor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Plutov ducks under a wild hook from La Bor.
Plutov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
La Bor misses with a looping right.
Plutov checks a low kick from La Bor.
An attempted straight right counter from Plutov misses the target.
Plutov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Plutov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
La Bor misses with a body shot.
Plutov lands a leg kick that knocks La Bor off balance momentarily.
La Bor walks into a jab.
La Bor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Plutov scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
La Bor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
La Bor misses with a hook.
Plutov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
La Bor dodges the punch combination from Plutov. #T4#
Plutov lands with a hook. La Bor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
La Bor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Plutov throws a looping overhand right but La Bor ducks down to avoid it.
La Bor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Plutov moves away.
Plutov throws a hook but La Bor blocks it.
La Bor does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Plutov throws a hook but La Bor blocks it.
La Bor lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
La Bor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Plutov is looking to counter punch.
La Bor misses with a few strikes there.
Plutov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Plutov connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Plutov misses with a looping left.
La Bor misses with a wild body shot.
La Bor misses with a hook
and Plutov counters with a nice kick to the body.
La Bor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wasyl Plutov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
La Bor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Plutov misses with a jab, cross combination.
A lazy left from Plutov finds it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Plutov.
La Bor misses with a double jab
and Plutov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Plutov.
La Bor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Plutov throws out the jab.
La Bor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Plutov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
La Bor swings widly with a right hand
and Plutov counters with a series of strikes. La Bor will be more careful next time no doubt.
La Bor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Plutov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Plutov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that La Bor can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plutov avoids the body shot from La Bor.
La Bor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Plutov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Plutov misses with a looping left.
Plutov throws the left hand but La Bor avoids the punch easily.
La Bor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Plutov looks to land a right hand but La Bor moved out of range.
Plutov sets himself, and La Bor steps forward looking for the clinch! Plutov avoids it this time.#T1#
Plutov throws a jab but it's blocked by La Bor.
Plutov moves out of range of the strikes.
Plutov throws out a powerful jab.
Plutov blocks a low kick nicely.
La Bor scores with a nice head shot.
Plutov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by La Bor.
Plutov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Plutov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
La Bor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Plutov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Plutov lands with an uppercut that bounces La Bor off the cage and back into range.
Plutov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent La Bor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
La Bor slips under a jab.
Plutov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
La Bor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
La Bor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Plutov lands a nice leg kick that just misses La Bor's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plutov lands a nice shot that snaps La Bor's head back.
Plutov missing with a left hand there. La Bor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Plutov moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
La Bor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Plutov connects with a nice looking jab.
La Bor drops his hands momentarily and Plutov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from La Bor 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 Plutov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Plutov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
La Bor misses with the combination.
Plutov lands with a nice body punch.
Plutov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Plutov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
La Bor throws a nice looking combination but Plutov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
La Bor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
La Bor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Plutov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Plutov scores with a kick to the body.
La Bor throws a lazy right hand but Plutov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Plutov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
La Bor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
La Bor throws a body shot but no joy.
Plutov misses with an uppercut. La Bor saw that one coming.
La Bor misses with a double jab.
Plutov swings for the body but La Bor moves out of range.
La Bor feints and then cracks Plutov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Plutov down.
La Bor misses with a straight left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Plutov.
La Bor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
La Bor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Plutov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Plutov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
La Bor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Plutov doesn't seem bothered though.
La Bor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Plutov slips a straight right by La Bor.
Plutov blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plutov thumps La Bor with a low kick.
Plutov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Plutov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Plutov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and La Bor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Plutov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling La Bor to counter with a crisp jab.
Plutov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Plutov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from La Bor.
Plutov staying out of range there.
La Bor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Plutov.
La Bor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wasyl Plutov is winning the standup battle so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as La Bor checks a leg kick.
La Bor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Plutov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for La Bor.
La Bor cracks a nice hook into Plutov's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La Bor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Plutov.
La Bor checks the leg kick nicely there.
La Bor tries to counter with a clinch but Plutov shakes him off and moves away.
Plutov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but La Bor moves away.
La Bor scores with a sloppy right hand. Plutov should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wasyl Plutov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
La Bor throws an off balance right hand
and Plutov counters with a left and a right that stings La Bor.
Plutov staying out of range there.
Plutov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Plutov misses the shot to the body.
Plutov thuds his shin into the meat of La Bor's side.
A decent looking cross lands there for La Bor.
La Bor needs to keep his hands up - Plutov had a free shot at his head there.
La Bor lands an overhand right.
Plutov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Plutov tries to clinch there but La Bor circles away.
La Bor tries to clinch up.
La Bor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Plutov throws a body punch but La Bor moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Plutov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plutov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by La Bor.
La Bor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Plutov back to the cage. La Bor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
La Bor misses with a double jab.
Plutov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice cross by Plutov.#T1#
The fighters circling - La Bor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
La Bor checks a low kick from Plutov.
La Bor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Plutov.
Plutov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and La Bor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
La Bor avoids a punch combination nicely.
La Bor tries to counter by closing the distance.
Plutov misses with a hook. La Bor ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Plutov does it's job there.
Plutov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from La Bor.
La Bor misses with a straight left.
Plutov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Plutov.
La Bor throws a chopping leg kick but Plutov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
La Bor missing with a left hand there. Plutov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
La Bor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
La Bor tried to score with a low kick but Plutov checks it.
La Bor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Plutov moves out of range of the body kick from La Bor.
Wasyl Plutov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A slow jab from Plutov misses its intended target.
La Bor takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plutov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Plutov fails to land with a series of punches.
La Bor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
La Bor lands with an uppercut that bounces Plutov off the cage and back into range.
Plutov scores with a hook to the body. La Bor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
La Bor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Plutov slips a jab from La Bor.
Plutov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and La Bor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
La Bor blocks a head kick by Plutov.
La Bor 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.
La Bor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Plutov lands a head shot.
Plutov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
La Bor misses with a straight right. #T3#
La Bor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Plutov lands a nice leg kick that just misses La Bor's sensitive parts.
A leg kick checked by Plutov.
Plutov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Plutov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but La Bor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Plutov lands a right hook to the body.
Plutov misses the jab.
Plutov sets himself, and La Bor steps forward looking for the clinch! Plutov avoids it this time.
Plutov thuds a left hand into La Bor's body.
Plutov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
La Bor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Plutov clinches.
La Bor throws a head punch that misses.
La Bor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
La Bor works on Plutov's body with a couple of short punches.
Plutov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
La Bor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
La Bor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
La Bor tries a body shot but Plutov blocks it. #T4##BC#
Plutov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by La Bor.
Plutov connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Bor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Plutov is looking to counter punch.
Manuel La Bor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
La Bor throws a hook but Plutov avoids it easily.
Plutov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Plutov blocks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from La Bor misses. #CL#
Plutov gets a clinch.
Plutov stalling against the cage.
Plutov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning La Bor up against the cage.
La Bor dodges an elbow strike from Plutov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La Bor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
A body shot lands from La Bor.
Plutov blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wasyl Plutov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Plutov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wasyl Plutov!

During a confident post fight interview, Wasyl Plutov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: PFC 135 Moors vs Stone     
Date:   Oct 27, 2019
#R1#
Escobar Chavez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
No joy there for La Bor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Escobar Chavez takes one on the button.
Escobar Chavez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
La Bor throws a hook to the side of Escobar Chavez's head but Escobar Chavez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar Chavez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
La Bor avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
La Bor lunges at Escobar Chavez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Escobar Chavez's hand.
La Bor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Escobar Chavez throws a nice inside leg kick.
La Bor looks for the body kick but Escobar Chavez saw that one coming.
Escobar Chavez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Escobar Chavez scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar Chavez scores with the left hand. La Bor knows he should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from La Bor misses its intended target.
La Bor walks into a jab.
Escobar Chavez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and La Bor is able to avoid easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Escobar Chavez.
La Bor tries to counter by closing the distance.
Escobar Chavez misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Escobar Chavez scores with a crisp jab that stopped La Bor in his tracks.
La Bor slips a jab from Escobar Chavez.
La Bor tries to counter by closing the distance.
Escobar Chavez looks to land a left hand but La Bor moved out of range nicely.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot
and Escobar Chavez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Escobar Chavez. Beautiful body shot.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Bor looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar Chavez is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of La Bor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
La Bor just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the body
and La Bor counters with a good low kick that Escobar Chavez was not able to check.
Escobar Chavez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and La Bor is able to avoid easily.
La Bor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
La Bor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Escobar Chavez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Escobar Chavez loads up on a big right hand but La Bor slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from La Bor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
La Bor thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Escobar Chavez if he has to take too many more of those.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body. #T2#
La Bor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
La Bor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Escobar Chavez throws a jab but it's blocked by La Bor.
Escobar Chavez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big left from La Bor misses.
Escobar Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract La Bor.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice looking body shot.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab to La Bor's midsection.
Escobar Chavez ducks under a wild hook from La Bor.
A leg kick checked by La Bor.
Escobar Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escobar Chavez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick
and La Bor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
La Bor misses with a lunging right hand
and Escobar Chavez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but La Bor moves out of range. #T3#
La Bor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
La Bor throws a hook to the side of Escobar Chavez's head but Escobar Chavez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar Chavez thuds a left hand into La Bor's body.
Jab from La Bor.
Escobar Chavez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice right hand.
La Bor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar Chavez scores with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Escobar Chavez, as that shot connected.
Escobar Chavez slips under a jab.
Escobar Chavez dodges the punch combination from La Bor.
A quick step to the side and Escobar Chavez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar Chavez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
La Bor wants to counter with a clinch but Escobar Chavez pushes him away.
Escobar Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from La Bor.
Escobar Chavez connects with an inside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Escobar Chavez. That's going to slow La Bor down.
Escobar Chavez lands with a straight right. La Bor didn't see that one coming.
Escobar Chavez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
La Bor throws the left hand but Escobar Chavez avoids the punch easily.
Escobar Chavez is looking to clinch.
La Bor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice cross by La Bor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from La Bor.
Escobar Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from La Bor.
La Bor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A big right from La Bor misses.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La Bor.
La Bor tries to counter with a clinch but Escobar Chavez shakes him off and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Escobar Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
La Bor throws a push kick but Escobar Chavez slaps the foot to one side.
La Bor misses with a straight left.
Escobar Chavez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
La Bor moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar Chavez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
La Bor jabs Escobar Chavez right on the nose. Escobar Chavez blinks but takes it well.
Escobar Chavez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and La Bor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Escobar Chavez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that La Bor can do to turn this around?
La Bor takes one to the chin there.
La Bor misses with a wild combination.
La Bor ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Bor tries to land a leg kick but Escobar Chavez saw it coming and moves away.
La Bor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Escobar Chavez, as that shot connected.
Escobar Chavez misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
La Bor wants to counter the offense by Escobar Chavez and move into the clinch position.#T1#
La Bor lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
La Bor lands with a straight right. Escobar Chavez didn't see that one coming.
Escobar Chavez lands a slapping body shot.
La Bor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
La Bor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
La Bor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A leg kick checked by Escobar Chavez.
La Bor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Escobar Chavez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! La Bor scrambles back to his feet.
Escobar Chavez clobbers La Bor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
La Bor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar Chavez moves away.
Escobar Chavez cracks La Bor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Escobar Chavez clinches with his opponent.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
La Bor struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar Chavez controls his hands.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Escobar Chavez tries to work over La Bor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with La Bor's elbow.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shot to the side of La Bor's head.
La Bor prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
La Bor can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar Chavez controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Escobar Chavez as the two fighters clinch.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
La Bor blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Escobar Chavez on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Escobar Chavez.
La Bor blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shoulder strike.
La Bor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Escobar Chavez. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
Escobar Chavez pushes La Bor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but La Bor blocks it.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez is leaning against La Bor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Escobar Chavez lands a body shot in the clinch.
La Bor working aggressively here.
La Bor tries to throw a body punch but Escobar Chavez avoids it by throwing La Bor back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Escobar Chavez.
La Bor tries to work over Escobar Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short shot to the head.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with La Bor's elbow.
La Bor tries to throw a body punch but Escobar Chavez avoids it by throwing La Bor back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by La Bor.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
La Bor lands a body shot.
Escobar Chavez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
La Bor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards. #T4#
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar Chavez gets through La Bor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
La Bor blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Escobar Chavez lands a left hand that snaps the head of La Bor backwards.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by La Bor.
La Bor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
La Bor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
La Bor tries a body shot but Escobar Chavez blocks it.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but La Bor avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
La Bor can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar Chavez controls the action.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but La Bor avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
La Bor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
La Bor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A punch lands to the side of Escobar Chavez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
La Bor scores with a shot to the body.
La Bor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
La Bor wants to counter the offense by Escobar Chavez and move into the clinch position.
Escobar Chavez scores with a punch to the head.
A low kick from La Bor is predictable there
and Escobar Chavez counters with a nice body shot.
La Bor misses with a jab to the body
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight right hand.
Escobar Chavez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab. La Bor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at La Bor's ribcage but misses.
Escobar Chavez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from La Bor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar Chavez feints and then cracks La Bor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow La Bor down.
Escobar Chavez cracks La Bor with a good jab.#T1#
La Bor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid it.
La Bor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the body
and La Bor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
La Bor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Escobar Chavez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab to La Bor's midsection.
Escobar Chavez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
La Bor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobar Chavez misses the target.
La Bor tries to counter by closing the distance.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
La Bor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escobar Chavez works the jab nicely.
La Bor avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
A slow jab from La Bor misses its intended target.
La Bor slips a straight right by Escobar Chavez.#T2#
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping left.
La Bor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
La Bor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Escobar Chavez to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La Bor throws a nice looking combination but Escobar Chavez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch lands to the side of La Bor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Escobar Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Escobar Chavez.
La Bor misses the shot to the body.
La Bor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar Chavez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
La Bor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Escobar Chavez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
La Bor with a nice cross.
Escobar Chavez misses with a kick to the body.
Escobar Chavez lands a right hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as La Bor throws out the jab. #T3#
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
La Bor ducks right into an uppercut from Escobar Chavez.
La Bor throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a jab but it's blocked by La Bor.
La Bor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
La Bor slips under a jab.
La Bor checks a low kick from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Escobar Chavez ducks under a wild hook from La Bor.
Escobar Chavez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from La Bor.
The crowd cheers as Escobar Chavez lands an impressive looking overhand right. La Bor doesn't seem phased though.
Escobar Chavez connects with a body shot that sends La Bor's belly button to the back.
Escobar Chavez loads up on a big right hand but La Bor slips the punch.
La Bor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Escobar Chavez throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
La Bor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.
La Bor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Escobar Chavez finds it's way through La Bor's defenses.
Manuel La Bor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escobar Chavez lands a jab to the head.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
La Bor tries to counter with a clinch but Escobar Chavez shakes him off and moves away.
Escobar Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but La Bor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Escobar Chavez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
La Bor misses with the combination.
La Bor slips a straight right by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and La Bor counters by moving into the clinch.
Escobar Chavez lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Escobar Chavez.
La Bor misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Escobar Chavez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Escobar Chavez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!

An out of breath and clearly excited Ramon Escobar Chavez thanked Sportivité for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: PFC 130 Wright vs Moors     
Date:   Sep 29, 2019
#R1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Fei Chung.
La Bor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fei Chung appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fei Chung ducks under a wild hook from La Bor.
Wu Fei Chung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fei Chung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
La Bor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fei Chung counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fei Chung throws a combination but it was largely blocked by La Bor.
Fei Chung throws a head kick that misses.
Fei Chung moves in looking to clinch but La Bor pushes him off.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that La Bor has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fei Chung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fei Chung. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
La Bor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fei Chung misses with some punches.
La Bor throws a head punch that misses.
La Bor scores with a hook to the body.
La Bor lands a right hand. #T1#
La Bor lands a hook that snaps the head of Fei Chung backwards.
Fei Chung has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. La Bor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
La Bor lands with a left to the head.
Fei Chung has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fei Chung is working for takedown but La Bor is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fei Chung manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
La Bor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
La Bor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fei Chung lands a body shot.
La Bor misses with a punch to the body.
Fei Chung working hard to break the clinch.
La Bor keeps control of Fei Chung as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
La Bor misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Fei Chung manages to break the clinch.
Fei Chung tries to clinch up but La Bor circles away and keeps his distance.
La Bor throws a nice inside leg kick.
La Bor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
La Bor misses with a looping left.#T2#
Fei Chung dives in and grabs La Bor's left leg, looking for a takedown. La Bor pushes down on Fei Chung's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wu Fei Chung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Bor checks a leg kick nicely.
Fei Chung throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fei Chung loads up on a big right hand but La Bor slips the punch.
Good leg kick by La Bor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good exchange - La Bor coming out on top.
Fei Chung misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from La Bor! But no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract La Bor.
Fei Chung tries to close the distance and clinch but La Bor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
La Bor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fei Chung counters with a nice uppercut.
Fei Chung fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but La Bor is out of range.
La Bor wants to counter the offense by Fei Chung and move into the clinch position.
Nice cross by Fei Chung.
La Bor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
La Bor connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from La Bor, right into the meat.
La Bor throws a series of punches but Fei Chung moves out of range.
La Bor misses with a hook.
La Bor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manuel La Bor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fei Chung throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fei Chung lands a jab.
La Bor misses with a right hand
letting Fei Chung counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from La Bor. Fei Chung does a little dance to reset his feet.
As La Bor looks to move away, Fei Chung throws a big counter combo but La Bor just gets out of the way.
La Bor lands with an uppercut that bounces Fei Chung off the cage and back into range.
La Bor just misses with a punch to the body.
Fei Chung tries to land a leg kick but La Bor saw it coming and moves away.
La Bor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fei Chung misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fei Chung paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That kick from Fei Chung tenderised La Bor's leg. La Bor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fei Chung's corner calls for a 1-2. Fei Chung obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fei Chung's jab looks to have found its range, popping La Bor under the eye.
La Bor dodges the punch combination from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung throws an uppercut from half a mile away. La Bor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
La Bor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fei Chung finds it's way round the side to connect with La Bor's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by La Bor.
A slow jab from La Bor misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La Bor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
La Bor throws a lazy uppercut
and Fei Chung counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fei Chung takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fei Chung is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fei Chung looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Manuel La Bor will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Fei Chung. La Bor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fei Chung waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract La Bor.
Fei Chung is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fei Chung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A right-left combo lands from La Bor.
A low kick from La Bor is predictable there
letting Fei Chung counter with a right hand.
La Bor misses the shot to the body.
Fei Chung throws a sloppy head kick and La Bor moves out of range easily.
La Bor 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.
Fei Chung throws a shot to the body.
La Bor takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fei Chung rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and La Bor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Fei Chung.
Fei Chung fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fei Chung looks to land a combination but La Bor avoids it well.
La Bor lands with a hook. Fei Chung tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
La Bor avoids a kick to the body.
La Bor wants to counter with a clinch but Fei Chung pushes him away.
Fei Chung throws a looping overhand right but La Bor ducks down to avoid it.
Fei Chung keeps La Bor at a distance using the push kick.
La Bor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fei Chung throws out the jab.
Fei Chung rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but La Bor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
La Bor delivers a nice body kick.
La Bor moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A big left from La Bor misses.
La Bor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fei Chung stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La Bor pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Fei Chung throws a head kick but La Bor moves out of range.
A slow jab from La Bor misses its intended target.
La Bor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fei Chung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as La Bor throws out the jab.
Wu Fei Chung is winning the standup battle so far.
La Bor moves away from the strike by Fei Chung.
La Bor steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung throws out a powerful jab.
La Bor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fei Chung takes a swing at La Bor's ribcage but misses.
A big left from La Bor misses.
La Bor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
La Bor defending well as Fei Chung loads up on a big left hand.
Nice jab there from La Bor.
La Bor swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fei Chung throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Fei Chung looks to land a right hand but La Bor moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from La Bor! But no joy.
Fei Chung feints and then cracks La Bor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow La Bor down.
La Bor misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from La Bor misses its intended target.
La Bor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fei Chung.
La Bor sizes up Fei Chung with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fei Chung rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but La Bor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
La Bor throws a counter combo.
La Bor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
La Bor throws a leg kick
and Fei Chung makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. La Bor really felt that one!
Fei Chung tries to clinch up.
Fei Chung sets himself, and La Bor steps forward looking for the clinch! Fei Chung avoids it this time.
An inside leg kick from La Bor misses.
La Bor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fei Chung was well out of range. Poor timing from La Bor.
Fei Chung ducks under a wild hook from La Bor.
Fei Chung lands a jab to the head. #T4#
Fei Chung walks into a left hand.
La Bor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fei Chung.
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!
Fei Chung misses with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for La Bor.
A good leg kick by Fei Chung.
La Bor misses with an uppercut.
La Bor lands a jab to the nose.
Fei Chung turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from La Bor does it's job there.
La Bor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fei Chung throws the left hand but La Bor avoids the punch easily.
La Bor tries to counter by closing the distance.
La Bor closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fei Chung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from La Bor.
Fei Chung feinted with a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel La Bor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Fei Chung misses with a kick to the body #CL2#
and La Bor counters by moving into the clinch.
A short right from La Bor on the inside. #BC#
Fei Chung breaks from the clinch.
Fei Chung rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but La Bor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
La Bor tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fei Chung tries to close the distance and clinch but La Bor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
La Bor wants to counter the offense by Fei Chung and move into the clinch position.
La Bor swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Fei Chung counters with a takedown into side control.
Fei Chung wants to control but La Bor is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Fei Chung is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. La Bor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fei Chung trying to control the position but La Bor is working away.
La Bor tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Fei Chung tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fei Chung has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
You can see the frustration on La Bor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
La Bor regains half guard.
La Bor pushes Fei Chung off but Fei Chung dives into side control.
Fei Chung controls the position.
La Bor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
La Bor can't do much from the bottom here.
Fei Chung trying to control the action but La Bor is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
La Bor is trying to improve his position.
La Bor sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Fei Chung is working for a kimura but La Bor is defending it quite comfortably.
Fei Chung wants to lay and pray for a moment but La Bor keeps working.
La Bor wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fei Chung seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but La Bor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
La Bor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
La Bor seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fei Chung looking to pass the guard.
La Bor trying to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fei Chung won't allow La Bor to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fei Chung keeps the fight on the outside.
Fei Chung throws a quick counter kick to the body but La Bor avoids it.
Fei Chung avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fei Chung throwing a counter right hand but La Bor manages to avoid it.
La Bor takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
La Bor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fei Chung.
La Bor is looking for the big counter here.
La Bor lands a really nice looking cross but Fei Chung seems unphased.
Fei Chung misses with a kick to the body.
Nice shot lands for La Bor.
La Bor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fei Chung. Fei Chung circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
La Bor throws a leg kick but Fei Chung moved away.
La Bor throws a series of punches but Fei Chung moves out of range.
Fei Chung appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fei Chung throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and La Bor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wu Fei Chung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
La Bor manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Bor misses with a few strikes there.
Fei Chung attempts a counter takedown but La Bor avoids it well and moves away.
Fei Chung takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Manuel La Bor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head kick by Fei Chung misses
and La Bor counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel La Bor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got La Bor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel La Bor!

During a confident post fight interview, Manuel La Bor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Wu Fei Chung had this to say: 'Where am I? What's going on? What happened?'.

 

Event: PFC 122 Bathory vs Rock     
Date:   Aug 17, 2019
#R1#
La Bor feints and then cracks McLaughlin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McLaughlin down.
McLaughlin connects with an inside leg kick.
La Bor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
La Bor checks a low kick from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin digs a good hook to La Bor's body.
McLaughlin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McLaughlin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McLaughlin cracks the inside of La Bor's front leg.
La Bor misses with a straight right.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick but La Bor moved away.
McLaughlin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by La Bor.
A jab from La Bor misses.
We've been told by La Bor's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but La Bor moves away.
A jab from McLaughlin finds it's way through La Bor's defenses.
La Bor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from McLaughlin misses.
McLaughlin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to La Bor's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
La Bor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McLaughlin scores with a jab. La Bor acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
McLaughlin stuns La Bor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
La Bor checks a leg kick nicely.
La Bor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McLaughlin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck La Bor on the side of the head.
McLaughlin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McLaughlin throws a quick inside leg kick.
La Bor moves out of range as McLaughlin strikes.
McLaughlin misses with a hook.
McLaughlin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by La Bor.
La Bor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McLaughlin on the side of the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! La Bor crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McLaughlin - the referee stops the clock and La Bor gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McLaughlin. La Bor manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by McLaughlin.
La Bor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McLaughlin takes a swing at La Bor's ribcage but misses.
La Bor connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
McLaughlin misses with a low kick.
La Bor tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McLaughlin manages to circle out of the way.
La Bor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLaughlin.
La Bor misses with a body punch
and McLaughlin counters with a nice uppercut.
La Bor looks to throw the jab but McLaughlin is out of range.
McLaughlin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McLaughlin throws a nice outside leg kick.
La Bor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McLaughlin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McLaughlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
La Bor tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McLaughlin manages to circle out of the way.
McLaughlin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McLaughlin thuds his right hand into La Bor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A shot to the body from La Bor misses
and McLaughlin counters with an inside leg kick.
McLaughlin scores with a hook to the body. La Bor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from McLaughlin misses.
La Bor misses with a body shot.
La Bor throws a jab when McLaughlin was well out of range.#T3#
McLaughlin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
La Bor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
La Bor throws a lazy right hand but McLaughlin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McLaughlin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by La Bor.
La Bor misses with a hook
and McLaughlin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
La Bor throws an overhand right that lands on McLaughlin's shoulder, as McLaughlin tries to avoid the shot.
McLaughlin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
La Bor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McLaughlin throws out the jab.
La Bor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McLaughlin is looking to chop away at La Bor's legs.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from McLaughlin tenderised La Bor's leg. La Bor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good leg kick by McLaughlin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McLaughlin lands a nice leg kick that just misses La Bor's sensitive parts.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot.
La Bor staying out of range there.
McLaughlin lands with a hook. La Bor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McLaughlin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good exchange - McLaughlin coming out on top.
McLaughlin cracks La Bor with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La Bor blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
McLaughlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLaughlin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McLaughlin looks to land a left hand but La Bor moved out of range nicely.
La Bor avoids the body shot from McLaughlin.
La Bor moves out of range as McLaughlin strikes.
McLaughlin blocks the body kick.
McLaughlin slips under a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McLaughlin, right into the meat.
La Bor scores with a jab to the jaw.
La Bor ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
La Bor tries to counter by clinching up but McLaughlin breaks away and moves out of range.
La Bor misses with a hook.
La Bor throws a jab but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La Bor misses with a body kick.
McLaughlin misses with a lunging right hand
and La Bor counters with a nice uppercut.
McLaughlin loads up on a big right hand but La Bor slips the punch.
McLaughlin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McLaughlin misses with a hook
and La Bor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McLaughlin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McLaughlin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract La Bor.
It looked like La Bor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McLaughlin sizes up La Bor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether La Bor might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
McLaughlin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McLaughlin staying out of range there.
McLaughlin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
La Bor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
La Bor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La Bor thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaughlin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McLaughlin misses with a left hand
and La Bor counters with a right hand to the body.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the body kick.
La Bor swings for the body but McLaughlin moves out of range.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
McLaughlin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
La Bor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
La Bor throws a leg kick that misses.
McLaughlin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from McLaughlin misses.
La Bor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
La Bor is looking to slow McLaughlin down with leg kicks.
McLaughlin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McLaughlin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McLaughlin with a jab.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
La Bor fires out a quick counter leg kick but McLaughlin just manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin delivers a nice body kick.
McLaughlin missing with a left hand there. La Bor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
La Bor slips a jab from McLaughlin.
La Bor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McLaughlin's corner calls for a 1-2. McLaughlin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
La Bor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLaughlin was well out of range. Poor timing from La Bor.
McLaughlin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McLaughlin avoids the head kick by La Bor.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La Bor.
La Bor is looking to counter the offense by McLaughlin and move into the clinch.
La Bor slips a jab from McLaughlin.
La Bor throws a hook but McLaughlin blocks it.
McLaughlin misses with a right hand
and La Bor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
La Bor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McLaughlin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
La Bor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McLaughlin can pounce on him.
McLaughlin connects with a leg kick. La Bor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McLaughlin checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from McLaughlin misses its intended target.
La Bor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McLaughlin.
La Bor slips a straight right by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck La Bor on the side of the head.
La Bor blocks a head kick by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
McLaughlin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed La Bor momentarily.
McLaughlin cracks La Bor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McLaughlin slips a straight right by La Bor.
A cross from La Bor lands.
McLaughlin lands a nice shot that snaps La Bor's head back.
McLaughlin lands with a shot to the body.
McLaughlin swings widly with a right hand
and La Bor counters with a good, hard body kick but McLaughlin shrugs it off.
La Bor walks into a stiff left hand from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a body kick that misses
and La Bor counters with a straight right hand.
La Bor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but La Bor is just out of range.
La Bor half committed to a counter leg kick.
McLaughlin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
La Bor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McLaughlin connects with a single shot there.
La Bor moves out of range of the leg kick from McLaughlin.
La Bor half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
McLaughlin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by La Bor.
La Bor staying out of range there.
La Bor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
La Bor throws the left hand but McLaughlin avoids the punch easily.
McLaughlin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McLaughlin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McLaughlin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps La Bor's head backwards.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but La Bor moves away.
La Bor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
La Bor cracks McLaughlin with a good jab.
McLaughlin scores with a sloppy right hand. La Bor should have avoided that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McLaughlin, as that shot connected.
McLaughlin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
La Bor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La Bor throws a wild body kick that McLaughlin sees coming a mile off.
McLaughlin lands a right hook to the body.
McLaughlin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McLaughlin with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
McLaughlin motions for La Bor to come forward. McLaughlin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - La Bor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
La Bor misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McLaughlin counters with a nice body shot.
La Bor misses with a straight right.
McLaughlin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the strikes.
La Bor staying out of range there.
As McLaughlin tries to get set, La Bor tries to push him back and clinch up but McLaughlin manages to avoid the attempt.
La Bor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
La Bor throws a jab but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
La Bor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McLaughlin misses with a wild body shot.
La Bor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McLaughlin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin avoids the body shot from La Bor.
McLaughlin lands a nice shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for McLaughlin.
La Bor misses with a body shot.
McLaughlin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McLaughlin lands the left hand.#T1#
McLaughlin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McLaughlin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
La Bor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice inside leg kick there by McLaughlin. That's going to slow La Bor down.
McLaughlin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
La Bor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McLaughlin throws a low kick, looking for La Bor's leg but La Bor calmly moves out of range.
McLaughlin tries to land a leg kick but La Bor saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like La Bor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McLaughlin misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by McLaughlin. That's going to slow La Bor down.
McLaughlin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McLaughlin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McLaughlin motions for La Bor to come forward. McLaughlin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
La Bor thinks about countering with a body kick.#T2#
McLaughlin misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La Bor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
La Bor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good standup being displayed there by McLaughlin as he connects with a hook.
A low kick from La Bor misses
and McLaughlin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McLaughlin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
As McLaughlin tries to get set, La Bor tries to push him back and clinch up but McLaughlin manages to avoid the attempt.
La Bor moves out of range as McLaughlin strikes.
McLaughlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McLaughlin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A cross from La Bor lands.
La Bor connects with a solid leg kick.
McLaughlin misses with a body kick.
McLaughlin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from La Bor.
A decent looking cross lands there for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses with a hook.#T3#
La Bor throws a leg kick but McLaughlin sees it coming and moves out of range.
McLaughlin misses with a hook.
La Bor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McLaughlin misses with a straight right.
La Bor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
La Bor scores with a jab.
McLaughlin's jab looks to have found its range, popping La Bor under the eye.
McLaughlin throws a jab but it's blocked by La Bor.
McLaughlin scores with the left hand. La Bor knows he should have avoided that one.
La Bor thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaughlin slips under a jab from La Bor.
La Bor backing away here, and McLaughlin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice defenses there by La Bor.
McLaughlin cracks La Bor with an open hand slap.
McLaughlin lands a slapping body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McLaughlin, right into the meat.
McLaughlin throws a lazy right hand but La Bor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
La Bor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
McLaughlin scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin connects with a good right hand that stumbles La Bor. La Bor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McLaughlin works La Bor's body with a nice hook.
Manuel La Bor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McLaughlin slips under a jab.
McLaughlin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McLaughlin scores with a hook to the body. La Bor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
La Bor throws a low kick but it's checked well by McLaughlin.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin loads up on a big right hand but La Bor slips the punch.
La Bor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab lands there for McLaughlin.
La Bor throws a lazy right hand but McLaughlin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
La Bor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLaughlin was well out of range. Poor timing from La Bor.
McLaughlin moves out of range as La Bor strikes.
La Bor misses with a straight right.
McLaughlin cracks the inside of La Bor's front leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike McLaughlin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McLaughlin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McLaughlin!

Mike McLaughlin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: PFC 115 Slurper vs Reid     
Date:   Jul 07, 2019
#R1#
Panikov swats away the attempt to clinch by La Bor.
La Bor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Panikov.
Panikov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Panikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Panikov misses with a head kick.
La Bor steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Panikov. That one must have hurt.
Panikov misses with a right hand
letting La Bor counter with a right hand.
Panikov throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and La Bor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
La Bor manages to break the clinch.
Panikov misses the shot to the body.
La Bor throws out a loose jab but Panikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La Bor.
Panikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and La Bor counters with a nice uppercut.
Sergey Panikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Panikov misses.
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but La Bor was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panikov throws a head kick but La Bor moves out of range.
La Bor slips a jab from Panikov.
La Bor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
La Bor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Panikov throws a jab when La Bor was well out of range.
Panikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La Bor manages to avoid it.
Panikov misses with a straight right.
La Bor ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Panikov throws the left hand but La Bor avoids the punch easily.
Panikov lets loose with a powerful body kick. La Bor will feel that in the morning.
Panikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from La Bor.
Panikov throws an off balance right hand
and La Bor counters with a thumping low kick.
La Bor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
La Bor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Panikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as La Bor throws out the jab.
Panikov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. La Bor's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
La Bor lands with a slapping head kick.
Panikov misses with a looping left.
Panikov looks to land a right hand but La Bor moved out of range.
Panikov connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panikov looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Panikov lands a lovely overhand right.
A shot to the liver by Panikov. Beautiful body shot.
La Bor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
La Bor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panikov moves away.
Panikov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Panikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
La Bor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
La Bor lands with a cross.
La Bor slips under a jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Panikov.
La Bor avoids the head kick by Panikov.
La Bor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
La Bor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
La Bor moves away from the strike by Panikov.
Panikov throws a hook to the side of La Bor's head but La Bor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panikov throws a good cross that connects.
Panikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Panikov misses with an uppercut
and La Bor counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
La Bor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panikov.
A big left from Panikov misses.
Panikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice shot by La Bor.
La Bor has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Panikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
La Bor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Panikov with a body shot.
La Bor throws out a loose jab but Panikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Panikov.
Panikov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by La Bor.
La Bor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Panikov misses with a series of wild punches.
La Bor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good work by Panikov as he checks the leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Bor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
La Bor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
La Bor scores with a nice body kick.
La Bor defending well as Panikov loads up on a big left hand.
La Bor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A head kick misses from Panikov.
La Bor cracks Panikov with a good jab.
La Bor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Panikov's sensitive parts.
La Bor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Panikov's calf.
Panikov throws a body kick that misses.
La Bor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
La Bor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panikov throws out the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Panikov. Those never looked like landing.
La Bor throws out a counter right but Panikov avoids it with no problem.
Panikov cracks La Bor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
La Bor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Panikov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panikov misses with a looping left.
La Bor is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Panikov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
La Bor throws a nice outside leg kick.
La Bor blocks the body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Panikov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sergey Panikov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
La Bor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
La Bor staying out of range there.
Panikov's jab looks to have found its range, popping La Bor under the eye.
Panikov misses with a kick to the body
and La Bor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sergey Panikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Panikov takes a swing at La Bor's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for La Bor.
Decent striking displayed by Panikov there.
A head kick by Panikov misses
enabling La Bor to counter with a crisp jab.
Panikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La Bor manages to avoid it.
La Bor lunges at Panikov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Panikov's hand.
La Bor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
La Bor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Panikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panikov throws a nice looking combination but La Bor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from La Bor! But no joy.
La Bor jabs Panikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Panikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Panikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Panikov jabs La Bor right on the nose. La Bor blinks but takes it well.
Panikov throws a head kick that misses
and La Bor counters with a thumping low kick. #T1##CL2#
La Bor instigates a clinch.
La Bor lands a hook that snaps the head of Panikov backwards.
La Bor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Panikov or not.
La Bor lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
La Bor manages to break the clinch.
Panikov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
La Bor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Panikov 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.
La Bor clobbers Panikov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
La Bor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Panikov misses with an uppercut. La Bor saw that one coming.
La Bor misses with a looping right.
Panikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La Bor avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from La Bor misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for La Bor.
A solid body kick from Panikov.
Panikov throws a body punch but La Bor moves out of range. #T2#
Panikov scores with a jab.
La Bor throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
La Bor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
La Bor misses with a leg kick.
Panikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
La Bor tries to counter with a clinch but Panikov shakes him off and moves away.
Panikov lands with an uppercut that bounces La Bor off the cage and back into range.
La Bor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from La Bor finds it's way through Panikov's defenses.
La Bor ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Panikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La Bor.
Panikov looks to throw the jab but La Bor is out of range.
La Bor slips under a jab from Panikov.#CL2#
La Bor moves into range and clinches up with Panikov.#BC#
Panikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Panikov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
La Bor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
La Bor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
La Bor ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Panikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
La Bor walks into a jab.
Panikov throws a right and a left that La Bor avoids nicely.
The fighters circling - Panikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Panikov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Panikov throws a body shot but no joy.
La Bor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Panikov lands a jab to the nose.
Panikov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
La Bor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Panikov checks a leg kick.
La Bor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
La Bor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Panikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Panikov lands a really nice looking cross but La Bor seems unphased. #T4#
Panikov looks to land a body kick but La Bor moved away.
La Bor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panikov misses with a left hand
and La Bor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
La Bor doesn't manage to clinch there - Panikov circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Panikov blocks the leg kick.
La Bor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
La Bor cracks a nice hook into Panikov's ribs.
La Bor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panikov throws out the jab.
La Bor walks into a left hand.
Panikov throws a head kick that misses.
La Bor misses with a body shot.
Panikov cracks La Bor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panikov misses with a hook
and La Bor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
La Bor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
La Bor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by La Bor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Manuel La Bor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Panikov throws a lazy right hand but La Bor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
La Bor misses the jab.
Panikov looks to score with a jab to the body but La Bor is just out of range.
La Bor is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
La Bor moves out of range of the body kick.
La Bor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
La Bor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Panikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by La Bor.
Panikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Panikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Panikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and La Bor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
La Bor looks for the body kick but Panikov saw that one coming.
Panikov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panikov checks a leg kick.
Panikov tries to land a body kick#CL2#
and La Bor counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short uppercut from La Bor.
Panikov wants to break free but La Bor has control.
La Bor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
La Bor misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Panikov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through La Bor's defenses.
Panikov lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Panikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from La Bor.
La Bor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Panikov. Panikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Panikov throws a right hand that La Bor ducks under and follows up with a left that La Bor also avoids with ease.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by La Bor.
La Bor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Panikov misses with a two punch combination.
A lazy body kick from Panikov
and La Bor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Panikov keeps La Bor at a distance using the push kick.
La Bor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from La Bor.
A slapping leg kick lands for La Bor.
Panikov throws an overhand right that lands on La Bor's shoulder, as La Bor tries to avoid the shot.
Panikov sets himself, and La Bor steps forward looking for the clinch! Panikov avoids it this time.
Panikov throws a head kick but La Bor moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Panikov moves out of range as La Bor throws a body kick. #T2#
Panikov jabs at La Bor's body.
La Bor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Panikov finds it's way round the side to connect with La Bor's head.
Panikov misses with a hook #CL2#
and La Bor counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
La Bor can't find room to land a body shot as Panikov controls the action.
La Bor has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Panikov.#BC#
Panikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Panikov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Panikov misses with a body shot.
Panikov throws out a loose jab but La Bor uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Bor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A lazy left from Panikov finds it's target.
La Bor throws the left hand but Panikov avoids the punch easily.
Panikov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts La Bor, as that shot connected.
Panikov misses the jab.
Panikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La Bor manages to avoid it.
La Bor cracks Panikov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
La Bor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Panikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A countering left hand to the body from La Bor misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Panikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
La Bor scores with a jab. Panikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
La Bor connects with a leg kick. Panikov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Panikov throws a lazy uppercut
and La Bor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
La Bor steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Panikov.
La Bor lands with a thumping leg kick.
La Bor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Panikov throws a hook to the side of La Bor's head but La Bor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheers as La Bor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Panikov doesn't seem phased though.
Panikov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panikov connects with a nice looking jab.
Panikov lands a body shot.
La Bor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Panikov misses with an attempted mid kick. #T4#
La Bor throws a good cross that connects.
Panikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Panikov misses with a looping right.
Panikov sets himself, and La Bor steps forward looking for the clinch! Panikov avoids it this time.
Panikov misses with a straight right.
Panikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Panikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
La Bor throws a nice outside leg kick.
La Bor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Panikov is out of range and La Bor settles back down.
Panikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
La Bor moves out of range of the body kick.
No joy there for Panikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from La Bor.
Panikov throws a hook but La Bor avoids it easily.
Panikov sets himself, and La Bor steps forward looking for the clinch! Panikov avoids it this time.
Panikov misses with a wild body shot.
La Bor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Panikov.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manuel La Bor.
I think La Bor has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel La Bor!

After winning the bout, Manuel La Bor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Sergey Panikov had this to say: 'Haha I am shit.sorry'.

 

Event: PFC 105 Grabber vs Alzado     
Date:   May 12, 2019
#R1#
La Bor looks to throw the jab but Escobar Chavez is out of range.
Escobar Chavez lands a really nice looking cross but La Bor seems unphased.
Escobar Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from La Bor.
Escobar Chavez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
La Bor looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Escobar Chavez throws a jab but it's blocked by La Bor.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at La Bor's ribcage but misses.
A jab from La Bor misses.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab.
Escobar Chavez is looking to slow La Bor down with leg kicks.
La Bor misses with an uppercut
and Escobar Chavez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
La Bor lands a lovely overhand right.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook
and La Bor counters with a body kick that stops Escobar Chavez in his tracks momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La Bor throws a looping overhand right but Escobar Chavez ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
La Bor throws a looping overhand right but Escobar Chavez ducks down to avoid it.
La Bor tries to move into range but Escobar Chavez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Escobar Chavez misses with a lunging right hand
and La Bor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters circling a little - Escobar Chavez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
La Bor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
La Bor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
La Bor tried to score with a low kick but Escobar Chavez checks it.
Escobar Chavez throws a big shot that misses.
La Bor looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Escobar Chavez lands a body shot.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez swings for the body but La Bor moves out of range.
La Bor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
La Bor throws a lazy uppercut
and Escobar Chavez counters with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from La Bor misses.
Escobar Chavez cracks La Bor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez blocks a jab.#T2#
La Bor moves out of range of the strikes.
La Bor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
La Bor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Escobar Chavez misses its intended target.
La Bor lands a really nice looking cross but Escobar Chavez seems unphased.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and La Bor counters by moving into the clinch.
La Bor has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar Chavez.
La Bor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
La Bor works on Escobar Chavez's body with a couple of short punches.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but La Bor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez lands an uppercut.
La Bor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
La Bor struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar Chavez controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Escobar Chavez. #T3#
La Bor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of La Bor backwards.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over La Bor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
La Bor is trying to force a seperation but Escobar Chavez has the dominant position.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
La Bor lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by La Bor.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Escobar Chavez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but La Bor uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Bor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
La Bor can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar Chavez controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar Chavez.
A short right from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as La Bor controls his hands. #T4#
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but La Bor avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
La Bor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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!
Escobar Chavez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of La Bors head.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but La Bor uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Bor misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by La Bor.
La Bor blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Escobar Chavez.
La Bor is leaning against Escobar Chavez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
La Bor blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over La Bor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from La Bor fails to land.
La Bor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Escobar Chavez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
La Bor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by La Bor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Escobar Chavez has managed to clinch.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
La Bor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch but La Bor moves out of range.
It looked like La Bor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Escobar Chavez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
La Bor slips a jab from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez connects with a right hand. La Bor shakes it off.
La Bor throws a right hand that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez jabs at La Bor's body.
Escobar Chavez wants to clinch up but La Bor keeps it at a distance.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar Chavez throws a right hand that misses
enabling La Bor to counter with a crisp jab.
A clash of legs there as Escobar Chavez blocks the low kick.
Escobar Chavez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
La Bor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
An inside leg kick from Escobar Chavez misses.
La Bor scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
La Bor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escobar Chavez.
La Bor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Escobar Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A clash of legs there as La Bor blocks the low kick.
La Bor tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Escobar Chavez manages to circle out of the way.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut. La Bor saw that one coming.
La Bor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
La Bor avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
La Bor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
La Bor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar Chavez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Escobar Chavez throws out a counter right but La Bor avoids it with no problem.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab to the nose.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La Bor.
La Bor tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Escobar Chavez manages to circle out of the way.
Escobar Chavez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Escobar Chavez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
La Bor throws a lazy right hand but Escobar Chavez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut. #T2#
A big right from Escobar Chavez misses.
La Bor misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Escobar Chavez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
La Bor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A head kick from Escobar Chavez lands but La Bor takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Escobar Chavez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Escobar Chavez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez throws out a loose jab but La Bor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
La Bor scores with a sloppy right hand. Escobar Chavez should have avoided that one.
Escobar Chavez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from La Bor.
La Bor tries a low kick but Escobar Chavez avoids it.
La Bor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar Chavez.
La Bor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Escobar Chavez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping right.
La Bor takes a head kick and keeps coming.
La Bor scores with the left hand. Escobar Chavez knows he should have avoided that one.
La Bor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. La Bor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from La Bor.
La Bor misses the shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Escobar Chavez drives through and clinches with La Bor against the cage.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
La Bor breaks from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez slips under a jab.
La Bor missing with a left hand there. Escobar Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Escobar Chavez 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!
La Bor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Escobar Chavez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! La Bor scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Escobar Chavez lands a right hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
A leg kick checked by La Bor.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez lands a really nice looking cross but La Bor seems unphased.
Escobar Chavez scores with a sloppy right hand. La Bor should have avoided that one.
La Bor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Escobar Chavez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La Bor.
La Bor misses with a leg kick
and Escobar Chavez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That kick from La Bor tenderised Escobar Chavez's leg. Escobar Chavez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from La Bor.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by La Bor.
Escobar Chavez is looking to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from La Bor misses its target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
La Bor throws a chopping leg kick but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
La Bor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
La Bor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook. La Bor ducked under it nicely.
Escobar Chavez connects with a good right hand that stumbles La Bor. La Bor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Escobar Chavez rushes La Bor and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Escobar Chavez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez prevents a body shot from La Bor.
Escobar Chavez pushes La Bor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez pushes La Bor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as La Bor controls his hands.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hook to the body lands for La Bor.
Escobar Chavez lands an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
La Bor tries a body shot but Escobar Chavez blocks it.
La Bor lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La Bor misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch. #T1#
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
La Bor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from La Bor.
A short right from Escobar Chavez on the inside.
Escobar Chavez gets through La Bor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez presses La Bor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Escobar Chavez blocks a body shot from La Bor.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Bor lands a body punch.
La Bor blocking some punches.
La Bor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but La Bor blocks it.
La Bor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez blocks a body shot from La Bor.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches. #T2#
Escobar Chavez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
La Bor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar Chavez's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Escobar Chavez. #BC#
La Bor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at La Bor's ribcage but misses.
La Bor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
La Bor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
La Bor takes a jab right on the kisser.
La Bor misses with a body kick.
Escobar Chavez swings for the body but La Bor moves out of range.
La Bor slips a straight right by Escobar Chavez.
La Bor slips a jab from Escobar Chavez.
La Bor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Escobar Chavez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Escobar Chavez clobbers La Bor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Escobar Chavez moves into range and connects with a jab.
La Bor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Escobar Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract La Bor.
La Bor jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping right.
La Bor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Escobar Chavez is looking to score with low kicks.
Escobar Chavez misses with a jab to the body
letting La Bor counter with a right hand.
La Bor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
La Bor ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
La Bor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escobar Chavez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
La Bor misses with a double jab.
La Bor just misses with a punch to the body.
La Bor gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Escobar Chavez counter with a right hand.
La Bor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
La Bor throws out a loose jab but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez looks to clinch
and La Bor counters with a straight right hand.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but La Bor was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.#T4#
Escobar Chavez cracks a nice hook into La Bor's ribs.
La Bor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Escobar Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
La Bor throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar Chavez's shoulder, as Escobar Chavez tries to avoid the shot.
Manuel La Bor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
La Bor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Escobar Chavez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! La Bor scrambles back to his feet.
La Bor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Escobar Chavez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Escobar Chavez jabs at La Bor's body.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but La Bor is just out of range.
La Bor ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands the left hand.
Escobar Chavez misses with a two punch combination.
La Bor misses with a hook.
Escobar Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Escobar Chavez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Escobar Chavez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!

Ramon Escobar Chavez thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: PFC 98 Alzheimer vs Zhai     
Date:   Apr 06, 2019
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from La Bor misses the target.
La Bor blocks a head kick by Leikola.
Leikola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leikola lands with a good body shot.
Leikola tries to clinch up.
La Bor misses with an uppercut. Leikola saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from La Bor.
Leikola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from La Bor.
The fighters circling - La Bor throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
La Bor tries to keep at a distance but Leikola has taken the fight into the clinch.
Leikola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
La Bor lands a hook that snaps the head of Leikola backwards.
Leikola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leikola misses with a hook from the clinch.
La Bor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leikola works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Leikola on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Bor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leikola tries to work over La Bor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
La Bor lands a shoulder strike.
Leikola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leikola throws a punch but it's blocked by La Bor.
Leikola has a couple of punches blocked by La Bor.
La Bor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leikola jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as La Bor walks away with a smile on his face. Leikola gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
La Bor just misses with a punch to the body.
Leikola throws a big shot that misses.
Leikola lands a nice shot that snaps La Bor's head back.
La Bor seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Leikola blocks a leg kick.
Leikola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leikola lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but La Bor circles away quickly and effectively.
Leikola takes a body punch but keeps moving.
La Bor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leikola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leikola fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but La Bor is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by La Bor.
Leikola throws a nice inside leg kick.
Leikola takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leikola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Leikola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
La Bor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Leikola wants to counter with a clinch but La Bor pushes him away.
La Bor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leikola.
La Bor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Leikola just manages to avoid it.
A big right from Leikola misses.
La Bor with a hook.
Leikola misses with an uppercut. La Bor saw that one coming.
Leikola wants to clinch up but La Bor keeps it at a distance.
Ismo Leikola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leikola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
La Bor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leikola.
Nice uppercut lands for Leikola. That snapped La Bor's head back.
La Bor blocks the body kick.
La Bor avoids the head kick by Leikola.
La Bor is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Leikola throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by La Bor. That's going to slow Leikola down.
Leikola misses with a straight right.
Leikola misses the jab.
La Bor scoring well with a low kick there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Leikola.
Leikola gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL#
and La Bor counters by clinching up. #T3##BC2#
Leikola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leikola throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
La Bor misses the shot to the body.
La Bor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Leikola lands a nice hook to La Bor's body. La Bor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Leikola thows a left - swing and a miss!
La Bor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Leikola throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and La Bor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
La Bor tries to work over Leikola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
La Bor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leikola's elbow.
Leikola misses with a body punch.
Leikola throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
La Bor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Leikola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Leikola misses.
La Bor looks to throw the jab but Leikola is out of range.
Leikola throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leikola throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Leikola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from La Bor.
Leikola throws a hook but La Bor blocks it.
Leikola tries to land a front kick but La Bor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
La Bor is looking to counter punch.
Leikola cracks a nice hook into La Bor's ribs.
La Bor looks to land a right hand but Leikola moved out of range.
That kick from Leikola tenderised La Bor's leg. La Bor is trying to keep his angry face on.
La Bor avoids the body shot from Leikola.
Leikola throws a head kick that misses.
Leikola lands with a good body shot.
La Bor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
La Bor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leikola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leikola wants to slow La Bor down by chopping away at his legs.
Leikola swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leikola throws a big shot that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Leikola - that will leave a mark!
La Bor misses with a straight right.
A jab from La Bor misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ismo Leikola dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Leikola moves away from the strike by La Bor.
Leikola is looking to land body kicks.
Leikola connects with a right hand. La Bor shakes it off.
Leikola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by La Bor.
La Bor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leikola connects with a right hand. La Bor shakes it off.
Leikola throws a looping overhand right but La Bor ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Leikola misses.
La Bor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Leikola takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Leikola misses.
Leikola moves away from the strike by La Bor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leikola keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Leikola tries to clinch but La Bor moves away
enabling La Bor to counter with a crisp jab.
Leikola just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leikola scores with a head kick.
La Bor avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leikola. La Bor does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Leikola will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
La Bor throws a hook but Leikola avoids it easily.
Leikola needs to keep his hands up - La Bor had a free shot at his head there.
Leikola takes one to the side of the head.
Leikola moves into range and connects with a jab.
Leikola throws a head kick but La Bor moves out of range.
Leikola throws the kick towards the body but La Bor avoids it.
Leikola misses with an uppercut.
Leikola is looking to land body kicks.
La Bor works Leikola's body with a nice hook.
Leikola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ismo Leikola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
La Bor misses with a wild body shot.
La Bor sets himself, and Leikola steps forward looking for the clinch! La Bor avoids it this time.
A decent looking cross lands there for La Bor.
Leikola throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and La Bor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
La Bor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leikola.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La Bor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leikola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
La Bor tries to throw a body punch but Leikola avoids it by throwing La Bor back against the cage. #T2#
La Bor lands with a short shot to the head.
Leikola has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. La Bor seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Leikola can turn it around.
Leikola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manuel La Bor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from La Bor.
Leikola blocks a body shot from La Bor. #BC2#
Leikola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leikola connects with a right hand. La Bor shakes it off.
Leikola misses with a straight left.
La Bor throws a jab when Leikola was well out of range.
La Bor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leikola.
A slow jab from La Bor misses its intended target.
It seemed like Leikola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leikola has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from La Bor.
Leikola goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Leikola slips under a jab from La Bor.
La Bor scores with a leg kick.
La Bor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
La Bor cracks Leikola with an open hand slap.
Leikola throws a big shot that misses.
Leikola throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
La Bor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Leikola looks to land a body kick but La Bor moved away.
La Bor thinks about countering with a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Leikola blocks the low kick.
Leikola will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
La Bor misses with a looping right.
La Bor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leikola.
As Leikola tries to get set, La Bor tries to push him back and clinch up but Leikola manages to avoid the attempt.
La Bor catches Leikola with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Leikola throws a right hand that misses
and La Bor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Leikola tries a low kick but La Bor avoids it.
La Bor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leikola.
Leikola takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Leikola keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Leikola lets loose with a powerful body kick. La Bor will feel that in the morning.
Leikola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Leikola punishes La Bor's body with a nice straight punch.
Leikola is looking to slow La Bor down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leikola misses with a leg kick
letting La Bor counter with a right hand.
Leikola throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and La Bor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leikola throws a jab when La Bor was well out of range.
La Bor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
La Bor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as La Bor checks a leg kick.
La Bor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
La Bor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leikola. La Bor does a little dance to reset his feet.
La Bor pushes Leikola away with a front kick.
Leikola throws an off balance right hand
and La Bor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leikola throws an off balance right hand
and La Bor counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La Bor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Leikola back to the cage. La Bor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC#
Leikola is rocked!
Nice uppercut lands for La Bor. That snapped Leikola's head back.
Leikola is still on wobbly legs! Can La Bor finish him?
Leikola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leikola takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Leikola swings widly with a right hand
and La Bor scores with a counter punch that sends Leikola to the canvas! La Bor smells blood - he's punishing Leikola with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Leikola has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manuel La Bor!
Our winner, Manuel La Bor, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: PFC 90 Andreev vs Wright     
Date:   Feb 23, 2019
#R1#
Dall thows a left - swing and a miss!
La Bor lands a nice hook to Dall's body. Dall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
La Bor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from La Bor.
The crowd cheers as Dall lands an impressive looking overhand right. La Bor doesn't seem phased though.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as La Bor checks a leg kick.
Dall defending well as La Bor loads up on a big left hand.
Dall tries to land a leg kick but La Bor saw it coming and moves away.
La Bor moves out of range of the leg kick from Dall.
La Bor tries to counter with a clinch but Dall shakes him off and moves away.
La Bor ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
Dall avoids the body shot from La Bor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall staying out of range there.
Ebyn Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dall 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 La Bor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from La Bor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dall throws a nice inside leg kick.
La Bor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
La Bor lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La Bor jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
La Bor takes one to the side of the head.
Dall blocks the body kick.
La Bor missing with a left hand there. Dall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dall feints a jab promting La Bor to slip. Dall then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. La Bor slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dall moves forwards but La Bor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dall avoids the body shot from La Bor.
A big left from La Bor misses.
La Bor walks into a left hand.
La Bor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dall's hands are dropping dangerously low here and La Bor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dall scrambles back to his feet.
Dall throws the left hand but La Bor avoids the punch easily.
Manuel La Bor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
La Bor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
La Bor has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dall throws a leg kick
and La Bor counters with a straight right hand.
La Bor throws a hook to the side of Dall's head but Dall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
La Bor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Dall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to La Bor's calf.
La Bor defending well as Dall loads up on a big left hand.
Dall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from La Bor.
La Bor misses with a straight right.
La Bor misses with a kick to the body.
La Bor throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dall throws a leg kick
and La Bor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
La Bor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dall.
Dall throws a low kick but it's checked well by La Bor.
La Bor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dall.
Dall moves away from the strike by La Bor.
La Bor moves out of range of the leg kick from Dall.
That kick from Dall tenderised La Bor's leg. La Bor is trying to keep his angry face on.
La Bor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dall scores with a jab to the head.
Dall 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.
La Bor misses with a body shot.
As La Bor backs away, Dall returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Dall misses with a low kick.
La Bor misses with an uppercut.
Good shot there by Dall.
La Bor misses with a looping right.
Dall throws a shot from downtown. La Bor moves away and avoids it.
Dall lands a really nice looking cross but La Bor seems unphased.
Dall tries to score with a low kick but La Bor moves his leg out of the way.
La Bor checks a low kick from Dall.
La Bor loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
Dall connects with a crisp jab.
Dall lands with a nice body punch.
Dall defending well as La Bor loads up on a big left hand.
La Bor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
La Bor lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dall takes a step back to recover.
La Bor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
La Bor throws a front kick aimed at Dall's knee but Dall avoids it well.
Dall misses with a wild combination.
La Bor follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Dall. That snapped La Bor's head back.
Dall has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from La Bor finds it's way round the side to connect with Dall's head.
Dall is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dall lands a nice leg kick that just misses La Bor's sensitive parts.
La Bor misses with a leg kick
and Dall counters with a low kick, right behind La Bor 's knee.
La Bor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD#
Dall darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
La Bor wants to stand back up but Dall manages to pass into side control.
La Bor regains half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Dall is looking for a kimura here.
La Bor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dall's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ebyn Dall will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dall misses with a straight right.
La Bor avoids the body shot from Dall.
La Bor only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dall with a nice cross.
La Bor ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
La Bor throws a jab but it's blocked by Dall.
La Bor throws a nice inside leg kick.
La Bor checks a leg kick.
La Bor looks for the body kick but Dall saw that one coming.
La Bor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dall shoots in looking for a takedown. La Bor tries to sprawl out of it but Dall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. La Bor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Bor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
La Bor motions for Dall to come forward. La Bor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Dall misses
and La Bor counters with a slapping leg kick.
La Bor blocks a jab.#T1#
A combination from La Bor does no damage.
Dall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dall lands with a straight right. La Bor didn't see that one coming.
La Bor scores with a body shot.
Dall checks a leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
La Bor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Dall finds it's way through La Bor's defenses.
Good leg kick by Dall there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dall.
Dall throws a hook but La Bor blocks it.
La Bor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dall throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from La Bor! But no joy.
Dall scoring well with a low kick there.
Dall moves into range and connects with a jab.
La Bor moves away from the strike by Dall.
La Bor swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Bor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
La Bor lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
La Bor is looking to score with low kicks.
That kick from La Bor tenderised Dall's leg. Dall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dall throws a lazy uppercut
and La Bor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dall thinking.
La Bor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
La Bor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from La Bor.
La Bor looks to throw the jab but Dall is out of range.
Dall scores with a jab.
Dall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
La Bor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dall.
La Bor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dall.
La Bor wants to counter with a clinch but Dall pushes him away.
La Bor throws a jab but it's blocked by Dall.
Dall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dall gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and La Bor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dall thinking.
Dall scores with a sloppy right hand. La Bor should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Dall.
A bone on bone clash there as Dall blocks the leg kick.
La Bor jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
La Bor throws a jab when Dall was well out of range.
Dall half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big right from La Bor misses.
Dall avoids the body shot from La Bor.
Manuel La Bor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Dall there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
La Bor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dall throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and La Bor counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by La Bor. #BC#
Dall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dall throws a hook to the side of La Bor's head but La Bor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice uppercut there from Dall.
That kick from Dall tenderised La Bor's leg. La Bor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dall blocks a jab.
La Bor slips under a jab.
La Bor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dall. That did some damage!
La Bor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
La Bor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dall misses with a hook. La Bor ducked under it nicely. #T4#
La Bor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Bor throws the left hand but Dall avoids the punch easily.
Dall slips a jab from La Bor.
Dall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
La Bor scores with a body shot.
La Bor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
La Bor throws a leg kick that misses.
Dall connects with a leg kick. La Bor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as La Bor throws out the jab.
Dall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to La Bor's calf.
A punch combination from La Bor misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Dall scores with a four punch combination!
Dall connects with a solid leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La Bor dips to his left and cracks Dall with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Manuel La Bor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
La Bor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
La Bor throws a jab but it's blocked by Dall.
Dall throws a low kick but it's checked well by La Bor.
Dall misses with a straight left.
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dall throws a hook to the side of La Bor's head but La Bor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
La Bor slips a straight right by Dall.
Dall throws a body punch but La Bor moves out of range.
La Bor moves out of range of the strikes.
La Bor looks to land a body kick but Dall moved away.#TD#
Dall closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dall lands in his opponent's guard.
La Bor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall passes easily into side control. Nice work.
La Bor tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
La Bor wants to control but Dall postures up.#SUB#
Dall tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on La Bor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
La Bor is looking to regain half guard here but Dall keeps moving and retains side control.
Dall is looking to take a break and control but La Bor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
La Bor wants to control but Dall postures up.
La Bor manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
La Bor regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but La Bor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dall stopping the sweep attempt from La Bor.
Dall postures up.
La Bor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but La Bor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dall thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
La Bor wants to hit a switch here but Dall passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for La Bor there!
La Bor tries to reverse the position but Dall maintains control.
Dall content just to control the position here. #T3#
Dall prevents La Bor from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Dall is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, La Bor has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dall looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
La Bor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Dall working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
La Bor is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Dall has control of La Bor's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and La Bor regains control of the situation pretty easily.
La Bor can't escape the position. #T4#
La Bor is still trying to improve position.
La Bor tries to hold on but Dall pushes him away. #SUB#
Dall has control of La Bor's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and La Bor regains control of the situation pretty easily.
La Bor tries to reverse the position but Dall maintains control.
La Bor is squirming around, avoiding Dall's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
La Bor sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but La Bor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ebyn Dall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dall 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ebyn Dall!

After the fight, Ebyn Dall was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: PFC 84 Ortega vs Rock     
Date:   Jan 19, 2019
#R1#
Lennon moves in looking to clinch but La Bor pushes him off.
Lennon's jab looks to have found its range, popping La Bor under the eye.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lennon 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 La Bor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from La Bor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It looked like La Bor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lennon misses with a low kick as La Bor jumps back.
Lennon shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. La Bor eats them both and turns towards Lennon to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lennon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lennon misses with a straight right.
A head kick from Lennon lands but La Bor takes it in his stride.
Lennon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps La Bor's head backwards.
Lennon blocks a leg kick.
Lennon misses with a leg kick.
La Bor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
La Bor stuns Lennon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
La Bor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
La Bor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lennon.
Lennon ducks under a wild hook from La Bor.
Nice defenses there by La Bor.
Lennon throws a lazy right hand but La Bor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lennon throws a lazy head kick
and La Bor counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Lennon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from La Bor.
La Bor moves into range and connects with a jab.
La Bor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
La Bor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lennon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from La Bor.
Lennon tries to clinch but La Bor moves out of range.
La Bor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lennon looks to land a right hand but La Bor moved out of range.
Lennon tries to clinch but La Bor moves out of range.
Lennon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lennon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and La Bor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danga de danga de dang - La Bor scores with a four punch combination!
Lennon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and La Bor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lennon scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lennon misses with a hook. La Bor ducked under it nicely.
Lennon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
La Bor tries to bum rush Lennon with a series of wild strikes but Lennon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
La Bor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lennon! But no joy.#T2#
Lennon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
La Bor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
La Bor jabs at Lennon's body.
La Bor misses with a left hand
and Lennon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
La Bor defending well as Lennon loads up on a big left hand.
Lennon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That kick from La Bor tenderised Lennon's leg. Lennon is trying to keep his angry face on.
La Bor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lennon throws a leg kick but La Bor moved away.
Lennon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lennon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by La Bor.
La Bor works Lennon's body with a nice hook.
La Bor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
La Bor lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lennon takes a step back to recover.
Lennon tries to clinch
and La Bor counters with a nice uppercut.
La Bor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lennon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as La Bor throws out the jab.
Lennon tries to counter with a clinch but La Bor shakes him off and moves away.#T3#
La Bor scores with a jab. Lennon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
La Bor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A shot to the liver by La Bor. Beautiful body shot.
La Bor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lennon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
La Bor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
La Bor avoids the body shot from Lennon.
La Bor looks to land a left hand but Lennon moved out of range nicely.
La Bor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lennon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
La Bor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lennon.
La Bor is looking to counter the offense by Lennon and move into the clinch.
Jab by La Bor.
A nice inside leg kick there by La Bor. That's going to slow Lennon down.
A jab lands there for Lennon.
Lennon looks to land a combination but La Bor avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Bor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lennon lands with an uppercut that bounces La Bor off the cage and back into range.
Lennon lands with a straight right. La Bor didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Lennon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
La Bor lands a really nice looking cross but Lennon seems unphased. #ROC#
Lennon is rocked!
Lennon get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Lennon stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but La Bor runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Manuel La Bor!
A relieved looking Manuel La Bor thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: PFC 77 Com vs Wright     
Date:   Dec 01, 2018
#R1#
Laine misses with a series of wild punches.
La Bor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Laine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
La Bor throwing a counter right hand but Laine manages to avoid it.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but La Bor slips the punch.
Laine throws a sloppy head kick and La Bor moves out of range easily.
La Bor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Laine's calf.
La Bor sizes up Laine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've been told by La Bor's head coaches at Scotty's Yard that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
La Bor misses with a body kick.
Laine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
La Bor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
La Bor misses with a wild body shot.
La Bor throws a body kick that misses.
La Bor lands with a straight right. Laine didn't see that one coming.
Laine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laine listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La Bor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laine.
Laine connects with a jab.#T1#
La Bor slips a straight right by Laine.
La Bor misses with a body punch
and Laine counters with a nice leg kick.
Laine is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
La Bor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
La Bor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laine.
Good shot there by La Bor.
Laine's hands are dropping dangerously low here and La Bor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Laine scrambles back to his feet.
Laine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laine throws a sloppy head kick and La Bor moves out of range easily.
A left lands for Laine.
La Bor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
La Bor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laine throws a right and a left that La Bor avoids nicely.
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!
La Bor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laine.
Laine lands with a good body shot.
La Bor misses the jab.#T2#
La Bor tries to land a leg kick but Laine saw it coming and moves away.
La Bor throws a wild body kick that Laine sees coming a mile off.
Laine steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from La Bor.
Laine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
La Bor throws a low kick but Laine moves out of range easily.
Laine moves out of range of the strikes.
A good leg kick by Laine.
Laine throws a leg kick but La Bor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Laine moves in looking to clinch but La Bor pushes him off.
Muuka Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Bor 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.
Laine motions for La Bor to come forward. Laine throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laine. La Bor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laine smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good work by Laine as he checks the leg kick.
La Bor misses with an uppercut.
La Bor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by La Bor.
A telegraphed right hand from Laine misses the target. #T3#
Laine lands a slapping body shot.
La Bor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laine.
Laine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Laine pivots, looking for a leg kick but La Bor is out of range and Laine settles back down.
La Bor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
La Bor misses with a straight left.
Laine was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Laine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Laine walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Laine scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
La Bor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
La Bor misses with a hook.
La Bor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
La Bor misses with a looping left.
Laine throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Laine.
La Bor misses with an uppercut.
Laine flicks out a counter leg kick but La Bor steps away.
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Laine misses.
La Bor moves out of range of the leg kick from Laine.
A telegraphed right hand from La Bor misses the target.
Laine throws a leg kick but La Bor checks it.
Laine is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! La Bor had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
La Bor throws a good cross that connects.
Laine misses the jab.
Laine just misses with a punch to the body.
La Bor misses with a looping right.
Laine only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Laine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Laine throws a nice inside leg kick.
La Bor connects with a single shot there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Muuka Laine dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
La Bor throws a chopping leg kick but Laine manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether La Bor might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
La Bor thows a body kick. Laine tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Laine.
La Bor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
La Bor looks to land a right hand but Laine moved out of range.
Laine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Laine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but La Bor moves away.
La Bor slips a straight right by Laine.
A big left from Laine misses.
La Bor misses with a looping left.
La Bor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Laine tries to work over La Bor's front leg with a kick but La Bor checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Bor feints and then cracks Laine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laine down.
Laine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Laine throws a body punch but La Bor moves out of range.
La Bor tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Laine manages to circle out of the way.
La Bor slips a straight right by Laine.
Laine cracks the inside of La Bor's front leg.
La Bor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Laine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from La Bor.
Laine jabs La Bor right on the nose. La Bor blinks but takes it well.
Laine misses with a body kick.
La Bor looks to throw the jab but Laine is out of range.
La Bor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Laine is clearly trying to counter these attacks from La Bor with a body shot.
La Bor scores with a kick to the midsection.
Laine lands an overhand right.
La Bor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Laine appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
La Bor throws a jab but it's blocked by Laine.
The fight stays on the outside here - Laine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Laine works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
La Bor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
La Bor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Laine.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La Bor throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Laine throws a head kick but La Bor moves out of range.
Laine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but La Bor was well out of range. Poor timing from Laine.
Laine lands a high kick!
A leg kick checked by Laine.
La Bor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Laine - that will leave a mark!
Laine connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Laine throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck La Bor on the side of the head.
La Bor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Laine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Laine keeps the fight on the outside.
Laine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
La Bor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laine throws the left hand but La Bor avoids the punch easily.
La Bor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
La Bor circles away from the clinch attempt.
La Bor circles away from the clinch attempt
and La Bor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A punch lands to the side of La Bor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
La Bor digs a good body shot into Laine's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from La Bor misses the target.
Laine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
La Bor takes a swing at Laine's ribcage but misses.
Laine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
La Bor defending well as Laine loads up on a big left hand.
Muuka Laine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
La Bor moves out of range of the body kick from Laine.
Laine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Decent striking displayed by Laine there.#T4#
Laine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La Bor manages to avoid it.
La Bor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laine.
La Bor cracks the inside of Laine's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laine closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Laine misses with a looping right.
Laine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by La Bor.
La Bor moves out of range of the body kick from Laine.
La Bor tries a low kick but Laine avoids it.
La Bor sizes up Laine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Laine's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Laine checks the leg kick nicely there.
Laine bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps La Bor's head backwards.
Laine throws a wild body kick that La Bor sees coming a mile off.
Laine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but La Bor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Laine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from La Bor misses.
La Bor lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Muuka Laine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
La Bor misses with a low kick as Laine jumps back.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Laine! But no joy.
Laine just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from La Bor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Laine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Laine connects with the punch.
Laine scores with a nice strike.
La Bor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Laine moves forwards but La Bor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
La Bor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laine.
Laine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laine fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
La Bor throws a low kick but Laine avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Bor throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Laine rushes La Bor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
La Bor has a couple of punches blocked by Laine.
Laine misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
La Bor breaks the clinch.
La Bor throws a hook but Laine blocks it.#T1#
Laine throws a nice outside leg kick.
Laine misses with a straight right.
La Bor thinks about countering with a body kick.
La Bor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Laine in his tracks.
Laine drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
La Bor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laine.
Laine dips to his left and cracks La Bor with an uppercut!
La Bor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Laine plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
La Bor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
La Bor punishes Laine's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Laine.
Laine throws a body shot but no joy.
Laine takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Laine looks to land a left hand but La Bor moved out of range nicely.
Laine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from La Bor.
Laine jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Laine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
La Bor misses with a body kick.
La Bor blocks a head kick by Laine.
La Bor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Laine.
Laine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
La Bor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Laine.
A nice inside leg kick there by Laine. That's going to slow La Bor down.
La Bor swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
La Bor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Laine throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
La Bor just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
Laine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laine lands with an overhand left.
Laine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and La Bor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut there from La Bor.
Laine moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T3#
La Bor throws a wild body kick that Laine sees coming a mile off.
A jab from La Bor misses.
Laine keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
La Bor connects with an inside leg kick.
La Bor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Laine lands a jab.
Laine cracks a nice hook into La Bor's ribs.
La Bor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Laine's hands.
La Bor tries to bum rush Laine with a series of wild strikes but Laine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Manuel La Bor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laine throws a leg kick which misses La Bor's front leg but catches the back leg as La Bor tries to avoid it.
La Bor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Laine tries a head kick but it misses.
Laine misses with an uppercut.
La Bor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Laine misses.
La Bor thinks about countering with a body kick.#T4#
A jab from Laine finds it's way through La Bor's defenses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Laine darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Some bone on bone action there as La Bor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Laine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Laine lands with an uppercut that bounces La Bor off the cage and back into range.
Laine is looking to clinch.
Laine checks the leg kick nicely there.
Laine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Laine tests La Bor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laine connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine checks the leg kick.
La Bor tries a low kick but Laine avoids it.
Laine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent La Bor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A cross from Laine lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Muuka Laine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Laine has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muuka Laine!

Muuka Laine spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: PFC 70 Fitzpatrick vs Van Gaal     
Date:   Oct 27, 2018
#R1#
La Bor throws a low kick but Bujol avoids it.
La Bor misses with a looping right.
La Bor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bujol tries to close the distance and clinch but La Bor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bujol swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
La Bor steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
La Bor feints and then cracks Bujol's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bujol down.
Bujol lands a right hook to the body.
La Bor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bujol throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
La Bor misses with an uppercut.
Bujol tries to bum rush La Bor with a series of wild strikes but La Bor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bujol takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bujol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La Bor.
Bujol punishes La Bor's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from La Bor. Bujol does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bujol wants to clinch up but La Bor keeps it at a distance.#T1#
La Bor avoids the body shot from Bujol.
La Bor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bujol checks a leg kick.
Bujol throwing a counter right hand but La Bor manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from La Bor.
Bujol looks to throw the jab but La Bor is out of range.
Jab from La Bor.
Bujol thumps La Bor with a low kick.
La Bor keeps the fight on the outside.
La Bor lands with a straight right. Bujol didn't see that one coming.
La Bor cracks Bujol with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bujol misses with a low kick as La Bor jumps back.
Bujol tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. La Bor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bujol just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like La Bor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bujol lands a jab to La Bor's midsection.
La Bor looks to land a body kick but Bujol moved away.
Bujol takes a swing at La Bor's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Bujol blocks a low kick nicely.
Bujol throws out a loose jab but La Bor uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Bor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bujol takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
La Bor throws a low kick but Bujol avoids it.
Bujol misses with the combination.
Bujol showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from La Bor.
La Bor is looking to land body kicks.
Bujol is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sergio Bujol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from La Bor misses its intended target.
La Bor misses with a straight left.
Bujol lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bujol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from La Bor.#T3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
La Bor lands a right hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bujol - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
La Bor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bujol lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bujol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
La Bor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
La Bor swings wildly with an uppercut but Bujol uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Bor misses with a punch to the body.
La Bor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for La Bor. #BC#
Bujol pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bujol misses with a hook to the body
and La Bor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
La Bor's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and La Bor duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La Bor avoids the body shot from Bujol. #T4#
Bujol throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and La Bor counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
La Bor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bujol prevents a body shot from La Bor.
A short body shot lands from Bujol as the two fighters clinch.
Bujol lands a shot to the body.
La Bor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bujol or not.
Bujol tries to throw a body punch but La Bor avoids it by throwing Bujol back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for La Bor.
La Bor lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from La Bor fails to land.
La Bor misses with a body punch. #BC#
Bujol breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bujol swinging wildly here.
Bujol checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice body kick from La Bor.
La Bor scoring well with a low kick there.
Bujol on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by La Bor. La Bor obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel La Bor dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bujol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bujol misses with a wild body shot.
La Bor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bujol.
La Bor throws a solid leg kick but Bujol takes the impact on his shin and smiles at La Bor.
La Bor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Bujol counter with a right hand.
Bujol throws the kick towards the body but La Bor avoids it.
La Bor moves out of range as Bujol strikes.
Bujol misses with a double jab
and La Bor counters with a straight right hand.
Bujol swings for the body but La Bor moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bujol throws a low kick but La Bor avoids it.
Manuel La Bor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by La Bor.
Bujol is looking to wear down La Bor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A bone on bone clash there as Bujol blocks the leg kick.
Bujol went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
La Bor clobbers Bujol with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
La Bor with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
La Bor has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bujol slips a jab from La Bor.
Bujol misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bujol moves away from the strike by La Bor.
La Bor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab lands there for La Bor.
Bujol on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by La Bor. La Bor obviously looking to wear him down.
Sergio Bujol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bujol takes one to the side of the head.
Bujol lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Bujol moves into the clinch successfully.
Bujol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with La Bor's elbow.
Bujol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with La Bor's elbow.
Bujol lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt La Bor or not.
La Bor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bujol misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Bujol - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Bujol manages to break the clinch. #T2#
La Bor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bujol to score with a decent uppercut.
A punch combination from Bujol misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bujol.
La Bor avoids the body shot from Bujol.
Bujol throws a sloppy head kick and La Bor moves out of range easily.
La Bor misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bujol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bujol ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
La Bor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
La Bor misses with a body shot.
Bujol misses the jab.
Bujol tries to close the distance and clinch up but La Bor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
La Bor wants to counter with a clinch but Bujol pushes him away.
Bujol has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
La Bor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
La Bor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bujol moves away.
Bujol takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T3#
Bujol has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bujol there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bujol throws a body shot but no joy.
Bujol backing away here, and La Bor unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bujol throws out a powerful jab.
Bujol moves out of range of the leg kick from La Bor.
Bujol on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bujol throws a good cross that connects.
A slow jab from Bujol misses its intended target.
Bujol looks to land a body kick but La Bor moved away.
The fighters circling - La Bor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
La Bor moves out of range of the strikes.
Bujol misses with a few strikes there.
La Bor misses with an uppercut
and Bujol counters with a stiff right hand.
Bujol moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Bujol finds it's target.#T4#
Bujol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from La Bor.
La Bor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
La Bor throws a low kick but Bujol moves out of range easily.
Bujol throws a series of punches but La Bor moves out of range.
La Bor throws a low kick, looking for Bujol's leg but Bujol calmly moves out of range.
La Bor throws a leg kick but Bujol sees it coming and moves out of range.
No joy there for Bujol, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bujol fails in his attempt to clinch.
La Bor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bujol misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Bujol.
Bujol fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but La Bor is out of range.
La Bor slips a jab and a cross from Bujol.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Bujol dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bujol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bujol lands with a right hand.
Bujol cracks a nice hook into La Bor's ribs.
Bujol looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bujol.
Bujol misses with a body shot.
La Bor avoids the head kick by Bujol.
A little jabbing left from La Bor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
La Bor throws a lazy uppercut
and Bujol counters with a nice uppercut.
Bujol looks to score with a jab to the body but La Bor is just out of range.
Bujol checks a low kick from La Bor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Bor connects with a solid leg kick.
La Bor cracks Bujol with a right hand to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bujol.
La Bor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bujol throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and La Bor counters with a stiff right hand.
La Bor misses with an uppercut
and Bujol counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
Bujol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as La Bor throws out the jab.
Bujol is looking to clinch but La Bor is avoiding it.
A combination from Bujol does no damage.
A lazy body kick from Bujol
and La Bor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
La Bor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bujol avoids a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Bujol.
Bujol fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like La Bor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bujol wants to clinch.
Bujol throws a right hand that La Bor ducks under and follows up with a left that La Bor also avoids with ease.
La Bor appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bujol lands with a shot to the body.
Bujol darts in trying to clinch
and La Bor counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Bujol throws a series of punches but La Bor avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Bujol gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
La Bor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bujol backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Bor lands an uppercut.
Manuel La Bor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from La Bor fails to land.
Bujol blocks an uppercut.
La Bor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
La Bor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from La Bor fails to land. #BC2#
La Bor breaks from the clinch.
Bujol has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by La Bor.
Bujol tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
La Bor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bujol.
La Bor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Bujol fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and La Bor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bujol lands a two punch combo.
La Bor tries to work over Bujol's front leg with a kick but Bujol checks it.
Bujol throws out a loose jab but La Bor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bujol fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and La Bor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
La Bor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the body from Bujol misses
and La Bor counters with a straight right hand.
Bujol lands with a good body shot.
Bujol looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from La Bor. Bujol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bujol looks to land a body kick but La Bor moved away.
Bujol 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.
La Bor looks to throw the jab but Bujol is out of range.
Bujol is looking to counter punch.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from La Bor.
Bujol is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Bujol takes the fight into the clinch.
La Bor lands a shoulder strike.
Bujol tries to work over La Bor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from La Bor fails to land.
Nice body punch from La Bor.
La Bor presses Bujol against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from La Bor.
A short right from La Bor.
Bujol prevents a body shot from La Bor.
La Bor blocks the elbow strike.
Bujol takes a shot to the head.
Bujol is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bujol blocks a body shot from La Bor.
La Bor working aggressively here.
Bujol lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manuel La Bor.
Well La Bor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel La Bor!

Manuel La Bor made sure to mention his sponsor, Woodshins' Ship in his post fight interview.

 

Event: PFC 63 Gaetz vs Junior*     
Date:   Sep 15, 2018
#R1#
Tszyu blocks the body kick.
La Bor scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice defenses there by Tszyu.
Tszyu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
La Bor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tszyu keeps La Bor at a distance using the push kick.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Bor throws an overhand right that lands on Tszyu's shoulder, as Tszyu tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tszyu.
Tszyu 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.
Tszyu throws a body shot but no joy.
Tszyu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tszyu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
La Bor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
La Bor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tszyu.
La Bor throws a leg kick
and Tszyu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
La Bor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
La Bor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tszyu counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Tszyu misses with a left hand
and La Bor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tszyu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits La Bors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
La Bor throws a lazy right hand but Tszyu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
La Bor avoids a kick to the body.
La Bor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tszyu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tszyu misses with a head kick.
Tszyu cracks the inside of La Bor's front leg.
La Bor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tszyu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by La Bor.
Tszyu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tszyu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tszyu tries to land a body kick
and La Bor counters with a straight right hand.
Tszyu throws a shot from downtown. La Bor moves away and avoids it.
La Bor tries to counter by clinching up but Tszyu breaks away and moves out of range.
La Bor lands a jab to the nose.
La Bor misses with a jab, cross combination.
La Bor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tszyu's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tszyu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. La Bor sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Tszyu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tszyu digs a good body shot into La Bor's ribs.
Sloppy strikes from Tszyu. Those never looked like landing.
Tszyu throws a half hearted mid kick.
La Bor loads up on a big right hand but Tszyu slips the punch.
La Bor throws a solid leg kick but Tszyu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at La Bor.
Nice uppercut there from La Bor.
Tszyu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A low kick from Tszyu is predictable there #CL#
and La Bor moves into the clinch.
La Bor prevents Tszyu from breaking the clinch.
La Bor scores with a shot to the side of Tszyu's head.
Tszyu blocks a body shot from La Bor.
Good body shot from Tszyu.
La Bor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Tszyu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tszyu can't find room to land a body shot as La Bor controls the action.
La Bor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
La Bor gets through Tszyu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Tszyu fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from La Bor.
La Bor blocks a body shot from Tszyu.
Tszyu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
La Bor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tszyu misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Tszyu.
Tszyu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tszyu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but La Bor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Tszyu fails to land.
La Bor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
La Bor throws a head punch that misses.
Tszyu takes a shot to the head.
La Bor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tszyu misses with a punch on the inside.
La Bor working aggressively here.
Tszyu working aggressively here.
La Bor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tszyu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with La Bor's elbow.
Tszyu lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tszyu. #T4#
La Bor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Bor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards. #BC#
La Bor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tszyu throws a leg kick but La Bor moved away.
The crowd cheers as Tszyu lands an impressive looking overhand right. La Bor doesn't seem phased though.
La Bor defending well as Tszyu loads up on a big left hand.
Tszyu ducks under a wild hook from La Bor.
Tszyu tries to land a body kick
and La Bor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tszyu throws a hook to the side of La Bor's head but La Bor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tszyu ducks under a wild hook from La Bor.
La Bor throws the left hand but Tszyu avoids the punch easily.
La Bor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
La Bor thumps Tszyu with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La Bor lands with a shot to the body.
Tszyu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
La Bor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Despite the aggression on Tszyu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Manuel La Bor will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tszyu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. La Bor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tszyu moves out of range of the strikes.
La Bor avoids the body shot from Tszyu.
La Bor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tszyu. That's going to slow La Bor down.
Tszyu lands a nice looking body kick.
Tszyu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from La Bor.
Tszyu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract La Bor.
La Bor is looking to counter punch.
Tszyu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
La Bor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tszyu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tszyu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tszyu tries a low kick but La Bor avoids it.
Tszyu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tszyu just misses with a punch to the body.
Tszyu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
La Bor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A combination from La Bor does no damage. #T1#
La Bor staying out of range there.
La Bor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tszyu throws a leg kick but La Bor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tszyu throws a low kick but La Bor avoids it.
A big right from La Bor misses.
As La Bor backs off Tszyu throws a huge counter combo but La Bor manages to avoid it all.
Tszyu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tszyu swings for the body but La Bor moves out of range.
Tszyu misses with an attempted mid kick.
La Bor connects with a leg kick. Tszyu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A cross from Tszyu lands.
Tszyu misses with a double jab.
It looked like La Bor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
La Bor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tszyu finds it's way round the side to connect with La Bor's head.
La Bor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tszyu looks to throw the jab but La Bor is out of range.
La Bor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tszyu with a nice cross.
La Bor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tszyu throws a body shot but no joy.
Tszyu misses with a body kick.
Tszyu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La Bor manages to avoid it.
La Bor throws the kick towards the body but Tszyu avoids it.
La Bor misses with a hook. Tszyu ducked under it nicely.
Tszyu misses with a hook. La Bor ducked under it nicely.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tszyu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La Bor manages to avoid it.
It looked like La Bor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tszyu misses with a wild body shot.
Tszyu misses with a hook.
La Bor tries to counter by clinching up but Tszyu breaks away and moves out of range.
La Bor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tszyu.
Tszyu misses with a lunging right hand
and La Bor counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tszyu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
La Bor lands with an uppercut that bounces Tszyu off the cage and back into range.
La Bor throws a low kick but Tszyu moves out of range easily.
La Bor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tszyu.#T3#
La Bor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tszyu.
Tszyu slips under a jab.
La Bor sizes up Tszyu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tszyu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract La Bor.
La Bor just misses with a punch to the body.
La Bor connects with a body shot that sends Tszyu's belly button to the back.
La Bor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
La Bor walks into a jab.
Tszyu misses with a wild body shot.
Tszyu just misses with a punch to the body.
La Bor throws a right hand that misses
and Tszyu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from La Bor.
Tszyu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from La Bor.
La Bor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tszyu is able to avoid easily.
Tszyu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Tszyu lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La Bor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
La Bor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tszyu throws a head kick that half lands.
Tszyu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by La Bor.
La Bor throws a low kick but Tszyu avoids it.
La Bor misses with a looping left.
Tszyu is looking to chop away at La Bor's legs.
Tszyu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab from Tszyu.
Tszyu 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.
A big right from La Bor misses.
Tszyu throws a big counter head kick but La Bor avoids it with no problem.
Tszyu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tszyu checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kostya Tszyu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tszyu throws a low kick but La Bor moves out of range easily.
La Bor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. La Bor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tszyu slips under a jab from La Bor.
Tszyu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tszyu misses with a leg kick
and La Bor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A leg kick checked by Tszyu.
La Bor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tszyu.
La Bor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tszyu.
La Bor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tszyu.
La Bor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tszyu.
Nice uppercut lands for Tszyu. That snapped La Bor's head back.
La Bor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tszyu's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tszyu throws a looping overhand right but La Bor ducks down to avoid it.
Tszyu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
La Bor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tszyu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from La Bor.#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from La Bor, right into the meat.
Tszyu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
La Bor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tszyu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tszyu tries to score with a low kick but La Bor moves his leg out of the way.
La Bor throws a lazy right hand but Tszyu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
La Bor throws a body punch but Tszyu moves out of range.
La Bor connects with a jab.
La Bor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
La Bor tests Tszyu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
La Bor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tszyu is out of range.
Tszyu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
La Bor throws a hook but Tszyu blocks it.
La Bor misses with a looping right.
Tszyu throws a body punch but La Bor moves out of range.
La Bor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Tszyu thuds his shin into the meat of La Bor's side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tszyu!
La Bor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
La Bor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tszyu moves away.
Tszyu throws a jab when La Bor was well out of range.
Tszyu moves out of range of the body kick from La Bor.
La Bor avoids the head kick by Tszyu.
La Bor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
La Bor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tszyu's hands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tszyu.
Tszyu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tszyu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but La Bor checks it well.
La Bor slips a straight right by Tszyu.
An attempted straight right counter from La Bor misses the target.
La Bor misses with a hook. Tszyu ducked under it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Tszyu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
La Bor looks to land a left hand but Tszyu moved out of range nicely.
Tszyu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Tszyu lands with a good body shot.
Tszyu throws a lazy right hand but La Bor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Tszyu tries to get set, La Bor tries to push him back and clinch up but Tszyu manages to avoid the attempt.
La Bor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tszyu tries a head kick but it misses.
Tszyu missing with a left hand there. La Bor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tszyu throws a sloppy head kick
and La Bor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
La Bor throws the left hand but Tszyu avoids the punch easily.
Tszyu looks to score with a jab to the body but La Bor is just out of range.
Tszyu misses with a straight left.
Tszyu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tszyu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from La Bor.
Tszyu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
La Bor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
La Bor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
La Bor swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tszyu throws out a counter right but La Bor avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Tszyu lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La Bor is looking to chop away at Tszyu's legs.
La Bor clobbers Tszyu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
La Bor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
La Bor throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tszyu avoids it.
Tszyu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Tszyu tries to get set, La Bor tries to push him back and clinch up but Tszyu manages to avoid the attempt.
Tszyu throws a nice inside leg kick.
La Bor lands a jab.
Tszyu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tszyu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
La Bor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from La Bor. Tszyu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tszyu scores with a crisp jab that stopped La Bor in his tracks.
Tszyu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tszyu looks to score with a jab to the body but La Bor is just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Manuel La Bor.
I think La Bor 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel La Bor!

After the big win, Manuel La Bor made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Woodshins' Ship and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: PFC 55 Alzheimer vs Jackal*     
Date:   Aug 04, 2018
#R1#
No joy there for La Bor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Penn avoids the body shot from La Bor.
La Bor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Penn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
La Bor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Penn.
La Bor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
La Bor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Penn with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from La Bor. Penn does a little dance to reset his feet.
La Bor lands a jab to the head.
Penn lands with a nice body kick.
La Bor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penn moves away.
As La Bor looks to move away, Penn throws a big counter combo but La Bor just gets out of the way.
Penn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from La Bor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Penn. La Bor does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn just misses with a punch to the body.
La Bor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from La Bor finds it's way through Penn's defenses.
We've been hearing reports that Penn has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
La Bor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Penn.#T1#
Penn misses with a double jab.
La Bor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Penn connects with a leg kick. La Bor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
La Bor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
La Bor looks to land a left hand but Penn moved out of range nicely.
Penn throws a big counter combination but La Bor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
La Bor cracks Penn with an open hand slap.
No joy there for Penn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good shot there by La Bor.
Penn throws a jab when La Bor was well out of range.
Penn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by La Bor. La Bor obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by La Bor. That's going to slow Penn down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La Bor throws a poor cross that misses
and Penn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Manuel La Bor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn throws a leg kick #CL2#
and La Bor counters by clinching up. #BC2#
La Bor manages to break the clinch.
Penn avoids the body shot from La Bor.
Penn is looking to counter with a body kick.#T2#
Penn throws a head kick that La Bor semi-blocks.
Penn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
La Bor misses with a hook
and Penn counters with a flying knee. Nice.
La Bor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Penn's hands.
A jab from Penn misses.
La Bor steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Penn.
La Bor throws an overhand right that lands on Penn's shoulder, as Penn tries to avoid the shot.
Penn is looking for a counter combo.
La Bor throws a lazy right hand but Penn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Penn works the jab nicely.
Penn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from La Bor.
Nice straight punches there by La Bor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of La Bor.
La Bor punishes Penn's body with a nice straight punch.
La Bor lands with an uppercut that bounces Penn off the ropes and back into range.
La Bor swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Penn to counter with a crisp jab.
Penn takes one on the button.#T3#
A big right from La Bor misses.
Penn is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Penn.
La Bor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Penn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
La Bor throws a nice outside leg kick.
La Bor misses with a wild body shot.
La Bor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
La Bor takes a swing at Penn's ribcage but misses.
Penn throws a left and a right that both miss
and La Bor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Penn thinking.
Penn defending well as La Bor loads up on a big left hand.
We've been informed that La Bor has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
La Bor is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Penn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
La Bor looks to land a left hand but Penn moved out of range nicely.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from La Bor.
La Bor misses the jab.
La Bor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
La Bor throws the left hand but Penn avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Penn throws a half hearted mid kick.
La Bor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC2#
Penn is rocked!
Penn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Bor throws a nice looking combination but Penn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
La Bor just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPenn.
Penn scores with a jab to the head.
La Bor throws a nice looking combination but Penn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Penn slips a jab from La Bor.
Penn lands a right hook to the body.
Penn misses with an uppercut.
Penn with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La Bor avoids the head kick by Penn.
Penn thuds his right hand into La Bor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Penn slips under a jab from La Bor.
La Bor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel La Bor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
La Bor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Penn in his tracks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by La Bor.
Penn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Penn has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Penn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oh Penn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
La Bor throws a big shot that misses.
Penn seems to have got his legs back now.
La Bor throws a low kick but Penn avoids it.
Penn throwing a counter right hand but La Bor manages to avoid it.
Penn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but La Bor was well out of range. Poor timing from Penn.
La Bor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A shot to the body from La Bor misses
and Penn counters with a three punch combo that has La Bor backing up. La Bor nods at Penn to acknowledge the strikes.
Penn ducks right into an uppercut from La Bor.
La Bor thows a left - swing and a miss!
La Bor misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn fails to land with a series of punches.
Penn throws a hook but La Bor avoids it easily.
Manuel La Bor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Penn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Penn there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
A swing and a miss from La Bor.
Penn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Penn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as La Bor backs up against the ropes.
Penn blocks a low kick nicely.
Penn throws a head kick but La Bor moves out of range.
Penn lands a right hook to the body.
Penn moves out of range of the body kick.
Penn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from La Bor.
La Bor misses with a body punch
and Penn counters with a stiff right hand.
La Bor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Penn.
It looked like Penn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Penn cracks La Bor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Penn throws a head kick but La Bor moves out of range.
La Bor misses with a shot to the body
and Penn counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Bor throws a lazy uppercut
and Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Penn missing with a left hand there. La Bor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
La Bor misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - La Bor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
La Bor looks to score with a jab to the body but Penn is just out of range.
Penn scores with a crisp jab that stopped La Bor in his tracks.
Decent striking displayed by La Bor there.
La Bor feints and then cracks Penn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Penn down.
Penn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Penn lands with a hook. La Bor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Penn throws a hook but La Bor avoids it easily.
La Bor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
La Bor fails to land with a series of punches.
La Bor connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
La Bor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
La Bor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts La Bor, as that shot connected.
Penn staying out of range there.
La Bor drops his hands momentarily and Penn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
La Bor walks into a straight right hand from Penn.
Penn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
La Bor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Penn tries to move into range but La Bor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
La Bor misses with a straight left.
La Bor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
La Bor misses with a hook
and Penn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Bor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Penn.
Penn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as La Bor throws out the jab.
Penn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
La Bor scores with a jab. Penn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Penn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
La Bor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
La Bor misses with a hook.
La Bor throws a combination that misses
enabling Penn to counter with a crisp jab.
Penn stuns La Bor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
La Bor looks to land a left hand but Penn moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Penn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Reco Penn will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
La Bor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Penn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Penn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
La Bor lands with a cross.
La Bor throws out a loose jab but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Bor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
La Bor takes a jab right on the kisser.
Penn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
La Bor throws a lazy uppercut
and Penn counters with a three punch combo that has La Bor backing up. La Bor nods at Penn to acknowledge the strikes.
La Bor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Penn throws out the jab.
Penn circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Penn counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from La Bor misses.
La Bor punishes Penn's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Jab, jab by La Bor - just one landing.
La Bor dips to his left and cracks Penn with an uppercut!
La Bor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penn moves away.
La Bor looks to score with a jab to the body but Penn is just out of range.
Penn is looking to counter punch.
La Bor throws a looping overhand right but Penn ducks down to avoid it.
La Bor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
La Bor thows a leg kick but Penn checks it
and Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Penn throws a good cross that connects.
La Bor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Penn, as that shot connected.
La Bor throws a shot from downtown. Penn moves away and avoids it.
Penn slips under a jab.
A big right from La Bor misses.
La Bor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Penn counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends La Bor down! Penn is looking to finish but La Bor is intelligently defending himself. #ROC#
La Bor is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Bor looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Penn puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
La Bor is still in real trouble! Can Penn finish him?
La Bor is refusing to be controlled, as Penn sits in half guard.
La Bor seems to have recovered his senses.
Penn prevents La Bor from improving his position.
Penn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. La Bor defending well though.
La Bor is looking to improve his position.
La Bor keeps trying to improve his position.
Penn trying to control the pace.
La Bor wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
La Bor wants to sweep but Penn has passed to side control!
Penn is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down La Bor's shoulder. That is not cool.
Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but La Bor keeps working.
La Bor is looking for a sweep.
Penn working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
La Bor takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
La Bor gets back to half guard.
La Bor is looking to escape.
La Bor gets full guard.
Penn trying to control but La Bor is working from the bottom.
Penn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Penn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
La Bor wants to sweep here but Penn controlling him for the moment.
Penn trying to control but La Bor is working from the bottom.
Penn wants to pass the guard but La Bor is keeping the position.
Penn won't allow La Bor to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Reco Penn.
I think Penn 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reco Penn!

Our winner, Reco Penn, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: UGD 105:Bailey Vs Kruger     
Date:   Mar 23, 2018
#R1#
La Bor connects with a right hand. Dall shakes it off.
La Bor thuds his right hand into Dall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from La Bor. Dall shrugs it off though.
Dall thuds his right hand into La Bor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
La Bor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dall doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice defenses there by Dall.
La Bor connects with a body shot that sends Dall's belly button to the back.
La Bor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - La Bor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
La Bor moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDall.
La Bor tried to score with a low kick but Dall checks it.
Dall motions for La Bor to come forward. Dall throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
La Bor misses with a looping left.
La Bor throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#
It looks like Synyx Dall has been cut.#T1#
La Bor sizes up Dall with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dall throws a low kick but La Bor avoids it.
Dall walks into a stiff left hand from La Bor.
Dall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from La Bor.
La Bor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dall fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches La Bor on the side of the head.
La Bor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dall with a lazy takedown attempt
and La Bor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
La Bor moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dall keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
La Bor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Bor blocks the body kick.
Dall lands with an overhand left.#T2#
La Bor misses with a hook.
Dall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
La Bor scores with a nice head shot.
La Bor misses with an uppercut. Dall saw that one coming.
La Bor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
La Bor tries to bum rush Dall with a series of wild strikes but Dall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
La Bor with a hook.
The crowd cheers as La Bor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dall doesn't seem phased though.
Manuel La Bor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
La Bor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dall throws a low kick but it's checked well by La Bor.
Dall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
La Bor staying out of range there.#T3#
Dall finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dall connects with a solid leg kick.
La Bor lands a slapping body shot.
La Bor cracks Dall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
La Bor connects with a crisp jab.
Dall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
La Bor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from La Bor.
La Bor cracks Dall with an open hand slap.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dall or perhaps it was just good defense by La Bor, which made it look bad.
La Bor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Manuel La Bor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Synyx Dall.
A swing and a miss from La Bor.
Dall throws a solid leg kick but La Bor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dall.
Dall throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
La Bor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
La Bor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La Bor needs to keep his hands up - Dall had a free shot at his head there.
La Bor explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dall plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
La Bor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dall looks like he wants to counter punch here.
La Bor misses with a body shot.
Dall misses with a head kick.
La Bor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dall under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La Bor throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Dall counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for La Bor!
La Bor sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
La Bor is not content to let Dall control the position.
La Bor wants to improve his position but Dall is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel La Bor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Synyx Dall'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.
#R2#
The fighters circling - Dall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A cross from La Bor lands.
Manuel La Bor is winning the standup battle so far.
La Bor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dall with the counter takedown but La Bor avoids it easily.
La Bor misses with an uppercut.
La Bor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dall can pounce on him.
La Bor lands a jab.
La Bor throws a front kick aimed at Dall's knee but Dall avoids it well.
A head kick misses from La Bor.
Dall avoids the body shot from La Bor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Bor cracks Dall with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
La Bor moves out of range as Dall strikes.
La Bor misses with an uppercut. Dall saw that one coming.
La Bor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
La Bor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dall can do to turn this around?#T1#
Dall connects with a crisp jab.
La Bor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
La Bor takes one to the side of the head.
Dall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but La Bor moves away.
La Bor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from La Bor.
La Bor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
La Bor misses with a left hand
and Dall counters with an inside leg kick.
Dall shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
La Bor throws a combination that misses #TD2#
so Dall counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. La Bor is keeping the position for now. #T2#
La Bor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dall manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
La Bor wants to pass the guard but Dall is keeping the position.
La Bor is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Dall is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! La Bor rolls with it to try and escape but Dall cranks on the arm and La Bor is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Synyx Dall!
A victorious Synyx Dall thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: UGD 103:Cotto Vs Bixby     
Date:   Mar 09, 2018
#R1#
Griffiths scores with a sloppy right hand. La Bor should have avoided that one.
Griffiths throws a sloppy head kick and La Bor moves out of range easily.
Griffiths slips under a jab from La Bor.
Griffiths scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Griffiths takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
La Bor moves away from the strike by Griffiths.
Griffiths is looking to land body kicks.
Griffiths throws a lazy head kick
and La Bor counters with a three punch combo that has Griffiths backing up. Griffiths nods at La Bor to acknowledge the strikes.
Griffiths has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Arcalimon Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
La Bor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Griffiths counters with a nice uppercut.
Griffiths pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces La Bor back to the cage. Griffiths follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. La Bor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Griffiths showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from La Bor.
La Bor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
La Bor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Griffiths pulls out of a head kick attempt.
La Bor wants to counter with a clinch but Griffiths pushes him away.
Griffiths throws a right hand that misses
and La Bor counters with an outside leg kick. #T1##CL#
Griffiths rushes La Bor and presses him up against the cage.
La Bor misses with a short punch on the inside.
La Bor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griffiths's elbow.
Griffiths lands a right hand.
La Bor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
La Bor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
La Bor lands with a short shot to the head.
La Bor scores with a shot to the side of Griffiths's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griffiths.
Griffiths prevents a body shot from La Bor. #BC2#
La Bor manages to break the clinch.
Griffiths connects with a solid leg kick.
Griffiths throws a low kick, looking for La Bor's leg but La Bor calmly moves out of range.
Jab from Griffiths.
La Bor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Griffiths.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid the hook from La Bor.
It looked like Griffiths wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
An inside leg kick lands from La Bor.
Griffiths motions for La Bor to come forward. Griffiths throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
La Bor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Griffiths throws a looping overhand right but La Bor ducks down to avoid it.
La Bor throws a big shot that misses.
Griffiths uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by La Bor.
La Bor ducks under a wild hook from Griffiths.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from La Bor.
La Bor avoids a kick to the body.
Griffiths lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Griffiths throws a front kick aimed at La Bor's knee but La Bor avoids it well.
Good exchange - Griffiths coming out on top.
Griffiths on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Griffiths goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Griffiths throws a leg kick that is checked
and La Bor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
La Bor misses with an uppercut. Griffiths saw that one coming.
Griffiths swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Griffiths. #T3#
Griffiths ducks down and throws a hook to the body but La Bor moves away.#CL#
Griffiths gets in close and instigates a clinch.
La Bor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Griffiths trying to stall but La Bor improves his position.
La Bor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Griffiths can't find room to land a body shot as La Bor controls the action.
A short uppercut from La Bor. #BC#
Griffiths breaks the clinch.
Griffiths throws a solid leg kick but La Bor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Griffiths.
La Bor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffiths.
La Bor stuns Griffiths with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Griffiths misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffiths swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griffiths slips under a jab from La Bor.
The fighters circling - La Bor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
La Bor checks a low kick from Griffiths.
A telegraphed right hand from La Bor misses the target. #T4#
La Bor checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Griffiths has taken the fight to the clinch.
La Bor misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from La Bor.
La Bor throws a punch but it's blocked by Griffiths.
La Bor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Griffiths goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Bor misses with a body punch.
Griffiths tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
La Bor has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Griffiths seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if La Bor can turn it around.
Griffiths doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Griffiths blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Griffiths just leaning against La Bor, taking a breather.
Griffiths effectively controlling the action here.
Griffiths blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
La Bor can't find room to land a body shot as Griffiths controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from La Bor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffiths misses with a punch to the body.
Griffiths misses with a short punch on the inside.
Griffiths misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Manuel La Bor will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
La Bor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
La Bor misses with a hook.
Griffiths has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from La Bor.
La Bor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Griffiths bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps La Bor's head backwards.
La Bor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
La Bor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters circling - Griffiths throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
La Bor is looking to slow Griffiths down with leg kicks.
La Bor jabs Griffiths to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Griffiths looks to land a right hand but La Bor moved out of range.
Griffiths takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Griffiths takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffiths connects with a good right hand that stumbles La Bor. La Bor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice uppercut there from Griffiths.#T1#
Griffiths blocks a jab.
La Bor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A good leg kick by Griffiths.
La Bor moves out of range of the body kick.
La Bor wants to counter the offense by Griffiths and move into the clinch position.
La Bor keeps the fight on the outside.
La Bor misses with a low kick.
Griffiths connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
La Bor misses with a hook. Griffiths ducked under it nicely.
Griffiths closes the distance but La Bor moves to the side
and La Bor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
La Bor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Griffiths throws an uppercut from half a mile away. La Bor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Griffiths pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Griffiths staying out of range there.
Griffiths thows a leg kick but La Bor checks it
and Griffiths takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
La Bor throws a hook to the side of Griffiths's head but Griffiths sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Griffiths moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Bor misses with a few strikes there.
Griffiths throws a poor cross that misses
and La Bor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Griffiths scores with a jab.
Jab from La Bor.
La Bor throws a looping overhand right but Griffiths ducks down to avoid it.
As La Bor backs away, Griffiths returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Archie Griffiths seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick there by La Bor.
Good shot there by Griffiths.
La Bor misses with a body shot.
Griffiths looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
La Bor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Griffiths fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. La Bor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Griffiths loads up on a big right hand but La Bor slips the punch.
Griffiths scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Griffiths throws a leg kick
and La Bor counters with a leg kick.
La Bor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griffiths.
Griffiths finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
La Bor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
La Bor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Griffiths was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Griffiths connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between La Bor's hands.
La Bor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Griffiths. That did some damage!
Griffiths plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
La Bor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Griffiths, right into the meat.
Griffiths feints and then cracks La Bor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow La Bor down.
La Bor walks into a stiff left hand from Griffiths.
This has been an exciting period of action!
La Bor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Griffiths scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Griffiths throws a quick inside leg kick.
La Bor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a nice outside leg kick.
Griffiths checks the leg kick.
Griffiths thuds a left hand into La Bor's body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Griffiths. That's going to slow La Bor down.
Griffiths lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Griffiths lands with a nice body punch.
La Bor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
La Bor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Griffiths works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffiths tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Griffiths throws a nice looking combination but La Bor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Griffiths lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Archie Griffiths dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
La Bor scores with a punch to the head.
La Bor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Griffiths.
La Bor misses the shot to the body.
Griffiths lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Archie Griffiths is winning the standup battle so far.
Griffiths misses with an uppercut. La Bor saw that one coming.
La Bor tries to counter with a clinch but Griffiths shakes him off and moves away.
Griffiths misses with an attempted mid kick.
Griffiths throws the kick towards the body but La Bor avoids it.
La Bor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffiths.
Griffiths pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griffiths avoids the head kick by La Bor.
Griffiths is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths throws a sloppy head kick and La Bor moves out of range easily.
La Bor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as La Bor checks a leg kick.
Griffiths with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Griffiths fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt La Bor.#T1#
Griffiths throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck La Bor on the side of the head.
La Bor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Griffiths works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
La Bor thows a left - swing and a miss!
La Bor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Griffiths.
La Bor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Griffiths.
Griffiths tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but La Bor was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffiths.
La Bor wants to counter with a clinch but Griffiths pushes him away.
A swing and a miss from La Bor.
La Bor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Griffiths misses with a kick to the body
and La Bor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Griffiths walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
La Bor throws a lazy right hand but Griffiths sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Griffiths swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Griffiths connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Bor moves out of range of the leg kick from Griffiths.
The fight stays on the outside here - Griffiths looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Griffiths tries to clinch
and Griffiths takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Griffiths misses the target.
Griffiths throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
La Bor was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A telegraphed right hand from La Bor misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for La Bor.
Griffiths throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
La Bor tries to keep at a distance but Griffiths has taken the fight into the clinch.
La Bor throws a punch but it's blocked by Griffiths.
La Bor pushes Griffiths back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Griffiths takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3##BC#
Griffiths breaks the clinch.
Griffiths throws a right and a left that La Bor avoids nicely.
Griffiths throws a leg kick
enabling La Bor to counter with a crisp jab.
La Bor throws a shot from downtown. Griffiths moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Griffiths misses its intended target.
Griffiths with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from La Bor misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Griffiths, as that shot connected.
La Bor throws the left hand but Griffiths avoids the punch easily.
Griffiths scores with a nice strike.
La Bor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Griffiths throws a front kick that sends La Bor stumbling back into the cage.
La Bor moves out of range as Griffiths strikes.#T4#
Griffiths throws a sloppy head kick
letting La Bor counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Bor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths throws a hook but La Bor avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from La Bor! But no joy.#CL#
Griffiths has closed the distance and engaged La Bor in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from La Bor fails to land.
La Bor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Griffiths looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griffiths. #BC#
Griffiths's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
La Bor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
La Bor throws out a leg kick but Griffiths moves out of range and La Bor only half commits.
La Bor lands a nice shot to the body.
La Bor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from La Bor - that will leave a mark!
Griffiths thumps La Bor with a low kick.
Griffiths bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Archie Griffiths.
I think Griffiths 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie Griffiths!

A very excited looking Archie Griffiths made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: UGD 102:Bailey Vs Saric     
Date:   Mar 02, 2018
#R1#
La Bor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
La Bor defending well as World Citizen loads up on a big left hand.
World Citizen cracks La Bor with a good jab.
La Bor throws a front kick aimed at World Citizen's knee but World Citizen avoids it well.
La Bor throws a poor cross that misses
and World Citizen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
World Citizen misses with a body shot.
La Bor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
La Bor works the jab nicely.
World Citizen misses with a body punch
letting La Bor counter with a right hand.
World Citizen throws a sloppy body shot
and La Bor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
La Bor defending well as World Citizen loads up on a big left hand.
World Citizen throws a sloppy head kick and La Bor moves out of range easily.
World Citizen cracks La Bor with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for La Bor.
World Citizen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
La Bor throws the left hand but World Citizen avoids the punch easily.
World Citizen misses with a head kick.
World Citizen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
World Citizen ducks under a wild hook from La Bor.#T1#
La Bor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
World Citizen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
World Citizen wants to clinch but La Bor slips to the side
and La Bor counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from La Bor misses its intended target.
World Citizen throws a head kick that misses.
World Citizen moves out of range of the leg kick from La Bor.
World Citizen is looking for a counter combo.
La Bor misses with a looping right.
World Citizen looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
World Citizen throws a series of strikes that have La Bor backpedaling.
La Bor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
La Bor wants to counter with a clinch but World Citizen pushes him away.
La Bor throws a series of punches but World Citizen moves out of range.
La Bor lands a really nice looking cross but World Citizen seems unphased.
World Citizen misses with a series of wild punches.
La Bor works the jab nicely.
La Bor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by La Bor.
Nico World Citizen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
World Citizen throws a sloppy head kick
and La Bor counters with a nice kick to the body.
World Citizen takes a swing at La Bor's ribcage but misses.
World Citizen blocks a leg kick.
It looked like World Citizen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from La Bor.
World Citizen just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by La Bor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of La Bor.
World Citizen throws a right hand that misses
and La Bor counters with a low kick, right behind World Citizen 's knee.
World Citizen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
World Citizen throws a body shot but no joy.
World Citizen staying out of range there.
La Bor ducks under a wild hook from World Citizen.
World Citizen looks to land a left hand but La Bor moved out of range nicely.
La Bor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
La Bor scores with a decent looking hook.
World Citizen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed La Bor momentarily.
La Bor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from World Citizen.
World Citizen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
La Bor misses with a hook.
La Bor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract World Citizen.#CL2#
La Bor clinches up with World Citizen and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for World Citizen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for La Bor.
La Bor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
La Bor misses with some punches.
La Bor misses with a short punch on the inside.
La Bor lands with a right to the head.
World Citizen tries to work over La Bor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
La Bor misses with some punches.
La Bor throws a punch but it's blocked by World Citizen.
La Bor misses with a hook from the clinch.
World Citizen tries to throw a body punch but La Bor avoids it by throwing World Citizen back against the cage.
La Bor tries a body shot but World Citizen blocks it.
La Bor blocks an uppercut.
World Citizen lands a shoulder strike.
La Bor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4##BC2#
La Bor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice jab there from La Bor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Bor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
World Citizen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. La Bor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
La Bor throws a leg kick that is checked
and World Citizen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps La Bor thinking.
World Citizen throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
World Citizen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as World Citizen blocks the leg kick.
World Citizen avoids the body shot from La Bor.
World Citizen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from World Citizen misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
World Citizen throws a head kick but La Bor moves out of range.
World Citizen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
La Bor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by World Citizen.
World Citizen throws a right hand that La Bor ducks under and follows up with a left that La Bor also avoids with ease.
La Bor steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from World Citizen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Manuel La Bor will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
La Bor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
World Citizen is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from La Bor. World Citizen does a little dance to reset his feet.
World Citizen misses with a hook
and La Bor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
World Citizen scores with a hook.
La Bor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to World Citizen's calf.
World Citizen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from La Bor.
World Citizen tries to bum rush La Bor with a series of wild strikes but La Bor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice body punch from La Bor.
La Bor throws a low kick but it's checked well by World Citizen.
World Citizen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A telegraphed right hand from World Citizen misses the target.
World Citizen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by La Bor.
A bone on bone clash there as World Citizen blocks the leg kick.
Good exchange - La Bor coming out on top.
La Bor moves away from the strike by World Citizen.
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!
World Citizen misses the shot to the body. #T1#
La Bor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
La Bor throws a poor cross that misses
and World Citizen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from La Bor - that will leave a mark!
The fighters circle momentarily. World Citizen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
La Bor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. World Citizen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manuel La Bor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
La Bor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
World Citizen appears to be looking for a big counter.
World Citizen just misses with a punch to the body.
La Bor throws a hook but World Citizen avoids it easily.
World Citizen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. La Bor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
World Citizen misses with a body shot.
World Citizen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
World Citizen throws a shot to the body.
World Citizen tries a head kick but it misses.
World Citizen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
La Bor throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
World Citizen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from La Bor finds it's way round the side to connect with World Citizen's head. #T2#
La Bor throws a leg kick
and World Citizen counters with a head kick.
World Citizen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
World Citizen looks to throw the jab but La Bor is out of range.
La Bor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
World Citizen lands with a cross.
La Bor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
World Citizen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and La Bor counters with a three punch combo that has World Citizen backing up. World Citizen nods at La Bor to acknowledge the strikes.
La Bor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
La Bor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
World Citizen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from World Citizen. La Bor does a little dance to reset his feet.
La Bor stuns World Citizen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
La Bor misses with an uppercut.
World Citizen is looking to clinch but La Bor is avoiding it.
La Bor misses with a leg kick #CL#
and World Citizen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for La Bor.
La Bor has a couple of punches blocked by World Citizen.
La Bor pushes World Citizen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
La Bor misses with a short punch on the inside.
La Bor misses with a hook from the clinch.
World Citizen lands an uppercut.
La Bor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
La Bor lands an uppercut.
World Citizen tries to throw a body punch but La Bor avoids it by throwing World Citizen back against the cage.
World Citizen tries a body shot but La Bor blocks it.
La Bor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
World Citizen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
World Citizen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
World Citizen struggles to land a body shot inside as La Bor controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for La Bor.
A head punch on the inside from La Bor fails to land.
World Citizen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
World Citizen lands a right hand. #T4#
Nice body punch from La Bor - that landed with a thud.
La Bor blocks a body shot from World Citizen.
World Citizen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
World Citizen misses with a punch on the inside.
La Bor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
La Bor lands 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!
A short uppercut from World Citizen.
La Bor misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from La Bor fails to land.
World Citizen working aggressively here.
La Bor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
World Citizen misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
La Bor manages to break the clinch.
World Citizen jabs La Bor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
La Bor throws a looping overhand right but World Citizen ducks down to avoid it.
World Citizen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
World Citizen misses with a hook to the body
enabling La Bor to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Manuel La Bor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
La Bor swings widly with a right hand
letting World Citizen counter with a right hand.
La Bor throws the left hand but World Citizen avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from World Citizen misses its target.
World Citizen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A lazy left from La Bor finds it's target.
La Bor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
La Bor blocks a head kick by World Citizen.
World Citizen wants to clinch
and La Bor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
La Bor loads up on a big right hand but World Citizen slips the punch.
World Citizen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Bor lands with a nice combination. World Citizen backs away looking to recover.
World Citizen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
World Citizen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
La Bor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
La Bor throws the left hand but World Citizen avoids the punch easily.#T1#
La Bor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
La Bor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by World Citizen.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from La Bor, right into the meat.
La Bor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck World Citizen on the side of the head.
World Citizen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
La Bor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
La Bor lands an overhand right.#CL#
World Citizen drives through and clinches with La Bor against the cage.
World Citizen misses with a punch on the inside.
World Citizen tries to throw a body punch but La Bor avoids it by throwing World Citizen back against the cage.
La Bor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
La Bor tries to work over World Citizen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
La Bor misses with a punch to the body.
La Bor throws a head punch that misses.
La Bor has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. World Citizen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if La Bor can turn it around.
La Bor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manuel La Bor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
La Bor is trying to break the clinch but World Citizen is controlling him.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by La Bor.
World Citizen digs a right hand into La Bor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on La Bor's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from World Citizen.
La Bor misses with the head strike.
World Citizen lands a right hand that snaps the head of La Bor backwards.
La Bor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
World Citizen throws a head punch that misses.
La Bor prevents a body shot from World Citizen.
World Citizen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
World Citizen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
La Bor misses with a body punch.
La Bor misses with a hook from the clinch.
La Bor can't find room to land a body shot as World Citizen controls the action.
La Bor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
La Bor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from World Citizen.
World Citizen can't find room to land a body shot as La Bor controls the action.
La Bor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
World Citizen is working La Bor over against the cage.
La Bor blocking some punches.
La Bor working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from World Citizen fails to land.
World Citizen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
La Bor has a couple of punches blocked by World Citizen.
World Citizen misses with a hook to the ribs.
World Citizen lands a right hand that snaps the head of La Bor backwards.
La Bor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
World Citizen misses with a hook to the ribs.
World Citizen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of La Bor backwards.
A short right from La Bor.
La Bor lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from La Bor on the inside.
La Bor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for La Bor.
World Citizen swings wildly with an uppercut but La Bor uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for World Citizen.
La Bor swings wildly with an uppercut but World Citizen uses good head movement to avoid it.
World Citizen struggles to land a body shot inside as La Bor controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from World Citizen.
La Bor misses with some punches.
La Bor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
La Bor lands a nice shot to the body.
La Bor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
World Citizen tries to work over La Bor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
World Citizen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Bor takes a shot to the head.
La Bor misses with some punches.
World Citizen throws a head punch that misses.
La Bor struggles to land a body shot inside as World Citizen controls his hands.
Nico World Citizen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
La Bor has a couple of punches blocked by World Citizen.
World Citizen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manuel La Bor.
Well La Bor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel La Bor!

Manuel La Bor made sure to mention his sponsor, BuriedAlive// Fight Gear in his post fight interview.

 

Event: UGD 93:Kenway Vs Keenan     
Date:   Dec 29, 2017
#R1#
La Bor misses with a left hand
and Cabrera counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice jab there from Cabrera.
A slow jab from Cabrera misses its intended target.
La Bor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabrera.
We've been hearing reports that Cabrera has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
La Bor throws a shot from downtown. Cabrera moves away and avoids it.
La Bor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cabrera throws a big shot that misses.
La Bor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
La Bor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cabrera lands a slapping body shot.
Cabrera loads up on a big right hand but La Bor slips the punch.
La Bor blocks a jab.
Cabrera sets himself, and La Bor steps forward looking for the clinch! Cabrera avoids it this time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cabrera. La Bor does a little dance to reset his feet.
La Bor slips a straight right by Cabrera.
La Bor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cabrera thows a left - swing and a miss!
La Bor tries to counter with a clinch but Cabrera shakes him off and moves away.
Cabrera loads up on a big right hand but La Bor slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La Bor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
La Bor swings for the body but Cabrera moves out of range.
Cabrera swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cabrera tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cabrera slips under a jab from La Bor.
Cabrera misses with a low kick.
La Bor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cabrera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
La Bor tries to counter with a clinch but Cabrera shakes him off and moves away.
Cabrera dives in and grabs La Bor's left leg, looking for a takedown. La Bor pushes down on Cabrera's head and hops out.
La Bor slips under a jab from Cabrera.
Cabrera backing away here, and La Bor unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cabrera is really struggling to find his range with his punches. La Bor's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Cabrera connects with a right hand. La Bor shakes it off.
Cabrera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by La Bor.
Cabrera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting La Bor counter with a right hand.
La Bor blocks a leg kick.
Cabrera throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting La Bor counter with a right hand.
La Bor misses with a looping left.
Cabrera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cabrera dives in for a single leg takedown but La Bor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
La Bor 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.#T2#
La Bor throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabrera.
Cabrera is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabrera looks to land a left hand but La Bor moved out of range nicely.
La Bor throws out a counter right but Cabrera avoids it with no problem.
Cabrera throws a sloppy body shot
enabling La Bor to counter with a crisp jab.
La Bor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabrera.
Cabrera motions for La Bor to come forward. Cabrera throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
La Bor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cabrera looks to throw the jab but La Bor is out of range.
Cabrera staying out of range there.
La Bor throws a poor cross that misses
and Cabrera makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
La Bor thuds a left hand into Cabrera's body.
Cabrera misses with a straight left.
La Bor tries to land a front kick but Cabrera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cabrera tries to counter with a takedown but La Bor is quick to defend against it.
La Bor throws a hook but Cabrera avoids it easily.
A big left from La Bor misses.
La Bor moves out of range of the leg kick from Cabrera.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as La Bor checks a leg kick. #T3#
Cabrera 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.
Cabrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but La Bor moves away.
La Bor throws out a counter right but Cabrera avoids it with no problem.
Manuel La Bor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
La Bor connects with a nice looking jab.
Cabrera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
La Bor misses with a straight left.
Cabrera throws a hook but La Bor blocks it.
Cabrera throws a hook but La Bor blocks it.#TD#
Cabrera drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
La Bor is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cabrera creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cabrera wants to control but La Bor is keeping him busy.
La Bor taking a bit of punishment here - Cabrera scoring with strikes.
La Bor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cabrera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cabrera trying to control the action but La Bor is working from the bottom.
La Bor sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
Cabrera lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
La Bor is trying to get back to full guard.
Cabrera looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks La Bor with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cabrera is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
La Bor flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Cabrera slips a nice elbow through La Bor's hands, connecting with La Bor's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
La Bor wants to get back to full guard.
Cabrera takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
La Bor taking some punishment here, with Cabrera in his half guard.
Cabrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but La Bor keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Helix Cabrera dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
La Bor moves out of range as Cabrera strikes.
La Bor misses with an attempted mid kick.
La Bor slips a straight right by Cabrera.
La Bor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cabrera throws a hook but La Bor avoids it easily.
La Bor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cabrera's calf.
Helix Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Bor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
La Bor slips a jab from Cabrera.
La Bor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
La Bor cracks Cabrera with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
La Bor tries to move into range but Cabrera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cabrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Cabrera. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Bor blocks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Cabrera there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A leg kick checked by Cabrera.
A cross from La Bor lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La Bor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
La Bor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cabrera.
A swing and a miss from Cabrera.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from La Bor! But no joy.
A big left from Cabrera misses.
La Bor throws a low kick but Cabrera avoids it.
Cabrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cabrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but La Bor moves away.
La Bor throws a right hand that Cabrera ducks under and follows up with a left that Cabrera also avoids with ease.
Cabrera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling La Bor to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Cabrera misses.
Cabrera misses with a jab, cross combination.
La Bor scores with a jab.
La Bor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cabrera throws a big shot that misses.
Cabrera moves out of range of the leg kick from La Bor.
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!
Cabrera with a nice cross.
La Bor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabrera manages to avoid it.#T2#
A clash of legs there as La Bor blocks the low kick.
Cabrera throws a lazy right hand but La Bor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from La Bor! But no joy.
Cabrera comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cabrera blocks a leg kick.
Cabrera shoots in and drives through. La Bor sprawls well.
La Bor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrera was well out of range. Poor timing from La Bor.
Cabrera tries to counter with a takedown but La Bor is quick to defend against it.
Cabrera lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
La Bor misses with an uppercut.
Cabrera throws a big shot that misses.
Cabrera throws a leg kick but La Bor checks it.
La Bor wants to land a leg kick but Cabrera is out of range.
Cabrera lands a glancing blow to the side of La Bor's head.
La Bor throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Cabrera counters with a single leg into guard. La Bor didn't expect that. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. La Bor manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Cabrera presses La Bor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
La Bor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cabrera tries to pull guard but La Bor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
La Bor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cabrera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
La Bor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cabrera blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cabrera.
Cabrera tries to circle away but La Bor has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Cabrera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cabrera throws a leg kick which misses La Bor's front leg but catches the back leg as La Bor tries to avoid it.
Cabrera bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
La Bor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
La Bor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
La Bor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cabrera throws a poor cross that misses
and Cabrera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cabrera tries to work over La Bor's front leg with a kick but La Bor checks it.
La Bor is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Cabrera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but La Bor was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a chopping leg kick but La Bor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
La Bor appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
La Bor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cabrera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
La Bor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cabrera in his tracks.
A swing and a miss from Cabrera.
Cabrera misses with a looping left.
Cabrera throws a lazy right hand but La Bor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
La Bor checks a leg kick.
La Bor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cabrera. Cabrera obviously looking to wear him down.
Cabrera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by La Bor. La Bor obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Cabrera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cabrera slips a straight right by La Bor.
Cabrera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
La Bor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Manuel La Bor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
La Bor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a low kick but La Bor moves out of range easily.
Cabrera misses with an uppercut. La Bor saw that one coming.
La Bor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Helix Cabrera is winning the standup battle so far.
Cabrera scores with a punch to the head.
La Bor throws a leg kick #TD#
and Cabrera counters with a single leg into guard. La Bor didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cabrera trying to control but La Bor is working from the bottom.
Cabrera prevents La Bor from getting back to his feet.
La Bor looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cabrera puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Cabrera with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Bor has hold of Cabrera's hands but Cabrera slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cabrera in particular looking to stall.
La Bor looks like he's trying to stand up.
La Bor manages to get to full guard. #T1#
Cabrera working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cabrera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. La Bor is keeping the position for now.
Cabrera is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cabrera trying to control but La Bor is working from the bottom.
La Bor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
La Bor wants to stand and escape but Cabrera is having none of it.
Cabrera distracts La Bor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
La Bor wants to sweep but no luck.
La Bor is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cabrera wants to control from the top but La Bor keeps moving. #T2#
La Bor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Cabrera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cabrera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cabrera.#SUB#
Cabrera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. La Bor defends it easily.
Cabrera lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Cabrera cracks La Bor with a solid left hand.#T3#
La Bor wants to stand up but Cabrera is controlling him.
Helix Cabrera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cabrera cracks La Bor with a solid left hand.
La Bor wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cabrera's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cabrera with a nice head shot there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now La Bor is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Cabrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. La Bor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. La Bor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cabrera keeping moving, preventing La Bor from controlling successfully.
Cabrera wants to sweep here but La Bor controlling him for the moment. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cabrera is on top in guard. #REVR#
Cabrera trying to control but La Bor is working from the bottom.
Cabrera chips away with some ground and pound.
Cabrera chips away with some ground and pound.
Cabrera is in close to La Bor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
La Bor is trying to control the position but Cabrera postures up.
Cabrera preventing the sweep.
Cabrera scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cabrera wants to pass the guard but La Bor is keeping the position.
Cabrera scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cabrera working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cabrera is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

And that's the end of the fight!
Helix Cabrera showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cabrera 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 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helix Cabrera!

In his post fight interview, Helix Cabrera started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: UGD 88:Pulkkinen Vs Sole     
Date:   Dec 01, 2017
#R1#
Ballesteros connects with a jab.
La Bor blocks a jab.
La Bor counters with a body kick.
Ballesteros pulls out of a head kick attempt.
La Bor swings widly with a right hand
and Ballesteros counters with a thumping low kick.
La Bor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ballesteros lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ballesteros fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ballesteros moves forwards but La Bor connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Ballesteros fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with La Bor, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ballesteros.
La Bor swings wildly with an uppercut but Ballesteros uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Bor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ballesteros has him pressed against the cage.
La Bor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ballesteros.
A right hand to the body from Ballesteros.
La Bor cracks Ballesteros with a nice body shot.
La Bor misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ballesteros creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
La Bor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ballesteros misses with a punch on the inside.
Ballesteros misses with a short punch on the inside.
La Bor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ballesteros.
Ballesteros is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ballesteros blocks an uppercut.
Ballesteros misses with a punch to the body.
Ballesteros lands a hook to the side of the head.
La Bor lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from La Bor fails to land. #BC2#
La Bor breaks the clinch.
La Bor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ballesteros feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ballesteros throws a head kick but La Bor moves out of range.
La Bor throws an overhand right that lands on Ballesteros's shoulder, as Ballesteros tries to avoid the shot.
La Bor throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ballesteros misses the target.
La Bor swings away with a leg kick that misses.
La Bor throws the left hand but Ballesteros avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Good exchange - Ballesteros coming out on top.
La Bor throws a leg kick
and Ballesteros counters with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La Bor tries to land a leg kick but Ballesteros saw it coming and moves away.
La Bor throws a low kick but Ballesteros moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Ballesteros there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ballesteros.
La Bor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ballesteros throws a hook to the side of La Bor's head but La Bor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ballesteros is looking to score with low kicks.
Ballesteros works the jab nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Ballesteros.
Ballesteros throws a head kick but La Bor moves out of range.
Seve Ballesteros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Bor scores with the left hand. Ballesteros knows he should have avoided that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ballesteros, right into the meat.
La Bor misses with an uppercut
enabling Ballesteros to counter with a crisp jab. #T3##CL#
Ballesteros moves into range and clinches up with La Bor.
La Bor lands a nice uppercut.
La Bor working aggressively here.
La Bor misses with a hook from the clinch.
La Bor is looking to break free of the clinch but Ballesteros has double underhooks.
La Bor lands a shoulder strike.
La Bor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ballesteros misses with a body punch.
Ballesteros lands a right hand.
Ballesteros tries to work over La Bor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
La Bor working aggressively here.
Ballesteros tries to throw a body punch but La Bor avoids it by throwing Ballesteros back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ballesteros.
A frustrated look appears on La Bor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
La Bor takes a shot to the head.
La Bor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Bor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ballesteros pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ballesteros lands a left hand. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ballesteros lands with a left to the head.
La Bor lands a shoulder strike.
La Bor blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from La Bor fails to land.
Ballesteros lands a shoulder strike.
La Bor scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
La Bor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
La Bor defending well as Ballesteros loads up on a big left hand.
La Bor connects with a looping right hand. #CL#
Ballesteros moves into the clinch.
Ballesteros blocking some punches.
La Bor swings wildly with an uppercut but Ballesteros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ballesteros tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
La Bor blocking some punches. #BC#
Ballesteros's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La Bor misses with an uppercut.
Ballesteros uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seve Ballesteros dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
La Bor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ballesteros is able to avoid easily.
Ballesteros throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ballesteros throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by La Bor.
La Bor throws a hook but Ballesteros avoids it easily.
Ballesteros has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ballesteros throws a low kick but La Bor moves out of range easily.
Ballesteros throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ballesteros checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ballesteros dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ballesteros with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Bor misses with a body shot.
Ballesteros half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ballesteros connects with a solid leg kick.
La Bor misses with the combination.
La Bor takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Ballesteros buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
La Bor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
La Bor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ballesteros darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from La Bor.
Ballesteros throws a hook but La Bor avoids it easily.
Ballesteros misses the body punch
and La Bor counters with a leg kick.
Ballesteros scores with a sloppy right hand. La Bor should have avoided that one.
La Bor throws a series of punches but Ballesteros avoids them all with ease.
Ballesteros tries a head kick but it misses.
Ballesteros swings for the body but La Bor moves out of range.
Ballesteros bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ballesteros 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 La Bor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from La Bor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Ballesteros avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
La Bor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ballesteros swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La Bor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ballesteros feints and then cracks La Bor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow La Bor down.
Ballesteros displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as La Bor throws out the jab.
La Bor connects with a right hand. Ballesteros shakes it off.
Ballesteros rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling La Bor to counter with a crisp jab.
Ballesteros walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A bone on bone clash there as Ballesteros blocks the leg kick.
La Bor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ballesteros. Ballesteros obviously looking to wear him down.
Ballesteros misses with a body kick.
Ballesteros finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ballesteros throws a right hand that misses
enabling La Bor to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
La Bor misses with a straight left.
Ballesteros appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ballesteros takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ballesteros moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by La Bor.
Ballesteros blocks a jab.
Ballesteros throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ballesteros scores with a crisp jab that stopped La Bor in his tracks.
Ballesteros lands an overhand right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ballesteros checks a leg kick.
Ballesteros paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ballesteros rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but La Bor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
La Bor cracks a nice hook into Ballesteros's ribs.
Ballesteros is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Ballesteros tries to clinch but La Bor is having none of it.
La Bor cracks the inside of Ballesteros's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ballesteros gets cracked there but stands up to it.
La Bor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ballesteros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but La Bor was well out of range. Poor timing from Ballesteros.
Ballesteros thows a leg kick but La Bor checks it
and La Bor counters with a straight right hand.
La Bor lands a jab.
Ballesteros throws a right hand that La Bor ducks under and follows up with a left that La Bor also avoids with ease.
Ballesteros lands a head shot.
La Bor misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Ballesteros darts in and clinches La Bor up against the cage.
La Bor misses with a short punch on the inside.
La Bor lands a shoulder strike.
Ballesteros lands a hook that snaps the head of La Bor backwards.
Ballesteros tries a body shot but La Bor blocks it.
Ballesteros keeps control of La Bor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Manuel La Bor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Ballesteros missing with a left hand there. La Bor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ballesteros wants to clinch
enabling La Bor to counter with a crisp jab.
La Bor lands a glancing blow to the side of Ballesteros's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from La Bor 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 Ballesteros has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ballesteros and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice body punch from La Bor.
La Bor slips under a jab from Ballesteros.
Ballesteros tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ballesteros lands with a thumping leg kick.
A shot to the liver by La Bor. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Bor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
La Bor takes a swing at Ballesteros's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Ballesteros. Those never looked like landing.
Ballesteros checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Ballesteros throws an uppercut from half a mile away. La Bor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ballesteros throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A slow jab from Ballesteros misses its intended target.
La Bor throws out a counter right but Ballesteros avoids it with no problem.
Ballesteros steps to the side to avoid the strikes from La Bor.
Ballesteros takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ballesteros takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ballesteros lands a nice leg kick that just misses La Bor's sensitive parts.
A swing and a miss from La Bor.
La Bor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from Ballesteros finds it's way through La Bor's defenses.
La Bor misses with a hook
and Ballesteros counters with a thumping low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for La Bor.
La Bor thuds a left hand into Ballesteros's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ballesteros tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
La Bor connects with a nice looking jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for La Bor.
Ballesteros cracks La Bor with a good jab.
Ballesteros tries a head kick but it misses.
Ballesteros smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
La Bor throws a leg kick but Ballesteros sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ballesteros thumps La Bor with a low kick.
Ballesteros jabs La Bor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
La Bor misses with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ballesteros.
Manuel La Bor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
La Bor connects with a jab.
La Bor misses with a straight right.
Ballesteros blocks a head kick by La Bor. #T3#
La Bor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ballesteros lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
La Bor throws a big shot that misses.
Ballesteros throws a quick counter head kick but La Bor was just out of range.
Ballesteros connects with an inside leg kick.
Ballesteros throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ballesteros tries to clinch up.
Ballesteros tries to close the distance and clinch up but La Bor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ballesteros. La Bor does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from La Bor! But no joy.
Ballesteros jabs La Bor to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Ballesteros instigates a clinch.
La Bor throws a punch but it's blocked by Ballesteros.
La Bor misses with the head strike. #BC2#
La Bor breaks from the clinch.
La Bor looks for the body kick but Ballesteros saw that one coming. #T4#
Ballesteros takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ballesteros scores with a crisp jab that stopped La Bor in his tracks.
No joy there for La Bor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ballesteros tried to counter with a leg kick but La Bor avoided it.
A decent looking cross lands there for La Bor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ballesteros misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from La Bor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
La Bor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
La Bor 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.
Ballesteros throws a head kick that half lands.
La Bor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
La Bor misses with a straight right.
La Bor takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ballesteros jabbing away but nothing is landing.
La Bor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
La Bor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manuel La Bor.
I think La Bor has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Manuel La Bor!

Jumping up and down and very excited, Manuel La Bor waved his t-shirt featuring Arcticus University: London's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: UGD 81:Curran Vs Yamaji     
Date:   Oct 20, 2017
#R1#
Yaj scores with a punch to the head.
Yaj fails in his attempt to clinch.
La Bor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yaj scores with a shot to the body.
A combination from Yaj does no damage.
Yaj throws a low kick, looking for La Bor's leg but La Bor calmly moves out of range.
La Bor is looking to counter punch.
Yaj 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.
La Bor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from La Bor. Yaj does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yaj is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Yaj cracks La Bor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yaj throws a leg kick but La Bor moved away.
A big left from Yaj misses.
Yaj swings for the body but La Bor moves out of range.
Yaj scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as La Bor checks a leg kick.
La Bor looks to land a left hand but Yaj moved out of range nicely.
Yaj connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yaj wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Yaj.
Yaj throws a leg kick that misses.
La Bor throws a low kick, looking for Yaj's leg but Yaj calmly moves out of range.
Yaj tries a quick counter leg kick but La Bor is wise to it.
La Bor moves out of range as Yaj strikes.
Yaj tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yaj lands a nice hook to La Bor's body. La Bor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
La Bor is looking to score with low kicks.
La Bor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
La Bor moves away from the strike by Yaj.
Yaj tries to score with a low kick but La Bor moves his leg out of the way.
La Bor checks a leg kick.
La Bor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Yaj finds it's way through La Bor's defenses.
La Bor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yaj. That did some damage!
Yaj moves forwards but La Bor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy.
Yaj misses with an uppercut
enabling La Bor to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
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!
La Bor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yaj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
La Bor loads up on a big right hand but Yaj slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Yaj.
Eon Yaj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Bor moves away from the strike by Yaj.
La Bor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Some wild striking there from La Bor.
Yaj looks like he wants to counter punch here.
La Bor takes one to the chin there.
Yaj wants to land a leg kick but La Bor is out of range.
La Bor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
La Bor avoids the body shot from Yaj.
Yaj darts in trying to clinch
letting La Bor counter with a right hand. #T3#
La Bor blocks a jab.
La Bor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
La Bor connects with a right hand. Yaj shakes it off.
Yaj takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yaj throws a lazy uppercut
letting La Bor counter with a right hand.
Yaj misses with a hook
and La Bor counters with a nice leg kick.
La Bor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yaj misses with a wild body shot.
As Yaj looks to move away, La Bor throws a big counter combo but Yaj just gets out of the way.
La Bor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yaj misses with a low kick.
La Bor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yaj misses with a low kick.
La Bor is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Bor misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Yaj counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A left hand lands to the body for La Bor.
La Bor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yaj lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
La Bor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
La Bor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
La Bor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
La Bor misses with the head strike.
Yaj is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. La Bor is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj.
Yaj tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and La Bor avoids it.
La Bor swings wildly with an uppercut but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Bor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yaj fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
La Bor breaks the clinch.
Yaj misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yaj takes a jab right on the kisser.
La Bor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yaj has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La Bor connects with a body shot.
La Bor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yaj.
La Bor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yaj cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Manuel La Bor will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from La Bor.
A nice inside leg kick there by La Bor. That's going to slow Yaj down.
Good shot there by Yaj.
Yaj shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yaj throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yaj throws a poor cross that misses
and La Bor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yaj, right into the meat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts La Bor, as that shot connected.
Manuel La Bor is winning the standup battle so far.
Yaj fakes a jab and throws a low kick but La Bor checks it well.
Yaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but La Bor moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj throws a leg kick that misses.
Yaj tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
La Bor throws a shot from downtown. Yaj moves away and avoids it.
La Bor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yaj throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Yaj.
La Bor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yaj throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from La Bor misses.
Yaj lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yaj misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from La Bor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yaj throws a solid leg kick but La Bor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yaj.
La Bor half committed to a counter leg kick.
Yaj closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
La Bor takes one to the chin there.
Yaj defending well as La Bor loads up on a big left hand.
La Bor connects with a single shot there.
La Bor throws a leg kick but Yaj sees it coming and checks it nicely.
La Bor throws a looping overhand right but Yaj ducks down to avoid it.
Yaj lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as La Bor backs up against the cage. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La Bor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
La Bor checks a low kick from Yaj.
A punch combination from Yaj misses.
La Bor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yaj takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yaj with a jab.
Yaj throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent La Bor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yaj moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
La Bor blocks a head kick by Yaj.
Yaj misses with a body shot
and La Bor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yaj thinking.
A bone on bone clash there as Yaj blocks the leg kick.
Yaj let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yaj closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yaj darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yaj throws a lazy right hand but La Bor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
La Bor avoids the head kick by Yaj. #T3#
Yaj loads up on a big right hand but La Bor slips the punch.
La Bor digs a good body shot into Yaj's ribs.
Yaj takes one to the chin there.
La Bor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yaj's hands.
A swing and a miss from Yaj.
Yaj tries a head kick but it misses.
La Bor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Yaj throws a leg kick but La Bor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
La Bor tests Yaj's chin there with a solid looking shot.
La Bor misses the jab.
Yaj throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
La Bor scores with a hook to the body. Yaj takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yaj displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as La Bor throws out the jab.
Yaj is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good leg kick by La Bor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yaj moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yaj has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yaj connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yaj tries to clinch
and La Bor counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Yaj is rocked!
The fighters circling - La Bor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yaj.
Yaj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La Bor manages to avoid it.
La Bor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
La Bor with a hook.
Yaj is still on wobbly legs! Can La Bor finish him?
La Bor scores with a kick to the body.
Yaj is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yaj seems to have recovered his senses.
A low kick from Yaj misses
and La Bor counters with a nice uppercut.
La Bor wants to slow Yaj down by chopping away at his legs.
A big left from La Bor misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Manuel La Bor will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Yaj displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as La Bor throws out the jab.
La Bor misses with a hook.
La Bor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yaj scores with a nice right hand.
Yaj cracks the inside of La Bor's front leg.
Yaj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yaj steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from La Bor.
Yaj uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
La Bor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yaj.
Yaj tries to counter by closing the distance.
Yaj tries to land a front kick but La Bor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yaj's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yaj tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and La Bor counters with a crisp one two that drops Yaj! La Bor thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Yaj to his feet! Yaj is in big trouble!
La Bor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yaj throws a lazy uppercut
and Yaj takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yaj avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Some bone on bone action there as La Bor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
La Bor blocks a leg kick.
Yaj fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. La Bor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yaj walks into a straight right hand from La Bor.
La Bor scores with a sloppy right hand. Yaj should have avoided that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from La Bor, right into the meat.
La Bor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yaj takes one to the chin there.
Yaj throws an overhand right that lands on La Bor's shoulder, as La Bor tries to avoid the shot.
La Bor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yaj counters with a series of strikes. La Bor will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yaj has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from La Bor finds it's way round the side to connect with Yaj's head.
Yaj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but La Bor was well out of range. Poor timing from Yaj.
La Bor blocks a head kick by Yaj.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Bor looks to land a left hand but Yaj moved out of range nicely.
Yaj throws a combination but it was largely blocked by La Bor.
Eon Yaj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
That kick from La Bor tenderised Yaj's leg. Yaj is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yaj takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by La Bor.
La Bor swinging wildly here.
La Bor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yaj.
Yaj attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
La Bor keeps the fight on the outside.
La Bor was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yaj blocks a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from La Bor 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 Yaj has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yaj and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yaj wants to counter the offense by La Bor and move into the clinch position.
Yaj attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
La Bor is looking to clinch but Yaj is avoiding it.
La Bor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yaj.
Yaj misses with a double jab. #T3#
Yaj tries to close the distance and clinch but La Bor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
La Bor blocks a head kick by Yaj.
Yaj misses with an attempted mid kick.
La Bor checks a low kick from Yaj.
Yaj takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
La Bor throws a looping overhand right but Yaj ducks down to avoid it.
La Bor throws a good cross that connects.
La Bor feints a jab promting Yaj to slip. La Bor then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Yaj slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yaj.
Yaj on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jab from Yaj.
La Bor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yaj.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Bor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yaj throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent La Bor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
La Bor scores with a jab.
La Bor throws a lazy right hand but Yaj sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
La Bor tests Yaj's chin there with a solid looking shot.
La Bor lands a glancing blow to the side of Yaj's head.
Yaj rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but La Bor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yaj throws a nice looking combination but La Bor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
La Bor misses with a series of wild punches.
La Bor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yaj throws out the jab.
La Bor doesn't manage to clinch there - Yaj circles away.
A low kick from Yaj misses
and La Bor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yaj tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Manuel La Bor.
Well La Bor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel La Bor!

Manuel La Bor made sure to mention his sponsor, Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview.

 

Event: UGD 72:Arnold Vs Perry     
Date:   Aug 25, 2017
#R1#
Junior shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and La Bor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Junior tries to clinch up.
Rich Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Bor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Junior shoots and misses
and La Bor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Junior has his takedown stuffed
and La Bor counters with a straight right hand.
Manuel La Bor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Junior.
La Bor stuffs the takedown.
Junior wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but La Bor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Junior takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fight stays on the outside here - Junior looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
La Bor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Junior.
Junior darts in looking for a takedown but La Bor gets double underhooks and turns Junior into the cage.
Junior tries to clinch there but La Bor circles away. #T1#
La Bor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Junior is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've been told by La Bor's head coaches at Scotty's Yard that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
La Bor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Junior has time to react.#ROC#
Junior is rocked!
La Bor ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Junior's jaw. Junior's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! La Bor does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Manuel La Bor!
After winning the bout, Manuel La Bor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: UGD 66:Palmer Vs Man     
Date:   Jul 15, 2017
#R1#
Griffiths slips under a jab from La Bor.
Griffiths looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Griffiths walks into a stiff left hand from La Bor.
Griffiths throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent La Bor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
La Bor looks to land a left hand but Griffiths moved out of range nicely.
La Bor blocks a jab.
La Bor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
La Bor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Griffiths drops his hands momentarily and La Bor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
La Bor gets tackled into the cage by Griffiths. Griffiths maintains the clinch.
La Bor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths can't find room to land a body shot as La Bor controls the action.
La Bor prevents a body shot from Griffiths.
Griffiths has a couple of punches blocked by La Bor.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griffiths.
Griffiths lands a shot to the body.
Griffiths doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griffiths.
Griffiths swings wildly with an uppercut but La Bor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griffiths tries to work over La Bor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
La Bor being controlled against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from La Bor.
Griffiths struggles to land a body shot inside as La Bor controls his hands. #BC2#
Griffiths breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
La Bor cracks a nice hook into Griffiths's ribs.
Griffiths slips a jab from La Bor.
La Bor avoids a kick to the body.
La Bor tries to clinch up.
And Griffiths responds with a good body kick, but La Bor manages to step out the way in time.
Griffiths swings away with a body shot that misses
and La Bor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
La Bor looks to land a right hand but Griffiths moved out of range.#T2#
Griffiths lands a nice looking body shot.
Griffiths keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
La Bor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Griffiths swings away with a body shot that misses
and La Bor counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from La Bor misses its intended target.
Griffiths lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Griffiths lands a head shot.
La Bor checks a leg kick nicely.
La Bor misses with a hook.
Griffiths is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down La Bor rather than just go for the knockout.
La Bor lands a right hook to the body.
Griffiths takes a swing at La Bor's ribcage but misses.
Griffiths misses with a body shot
and La Bor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
La Bor shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Griffiths eats them both and turns towards La Bor to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A slow jab from La Bor misses its intended target. #T3#
La Bor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffiths.
A big left from Griffiths misses.
La Bor is looking to counter punch.
La Bor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
La Bor misses with a left hand
and Griffiths connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Griffiths fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and La Bor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from La Bor misses.
Griffiths throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
La Bor throws a hook but Griffiths avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Griffiths darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Griffiths lands with a nice body punch.
La Bor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from La Bor there as he acknowledges the shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Griffiths.
La Bor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Griffiths finds it's way through La Bor's defenses. #T4#
Good shot there by Griffiths.
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!
Griffiths misses with a hook.
Griffiths scores with a jab to the jaw.
Griffiths is looking to slow La Bor down with leg kicks.
Griffiths tries a head kick but it misses.
Griffiths scores with a crisp jab that stopped La Bor in his tracks.
Griffiths swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griffiths lands with an overhand left.
Griffiths pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Griffiths looks to land a body kick but La Bor moved away.
Griffiths looks to land a right hand but La Bor moved out of range.
La Bor misses with a straight right.
Griffiths checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Archie Griffiths dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
La Bor scores with a shot to the body.
Griffiths uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before La Bor has time to react.
Griffiths lands a nice leg kick that just misses La Bor's sensitive parts.
La Bor misses with a wild body shot.
Griffiths misses with an uppercut
and La Bor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Griffiths throws a push kick but La Bor slaps the foot to one side.
Griffiths swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like La Bor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
La Bor scores with a nice head shot.
La Bor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Archie Griffiths seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffiths cracks La Bor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Griffiths pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Griffiths slips a straight right by La Bor.
Griffiths pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffiths stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Griffiths has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
La Bor walks into a jab.
La Bor looks to land a right hand but Griffiths moved out of range.
La Bor throws a jab when Griffiths was well out of range.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses
and La Bor counters with a left to the body.
La Bor throws a looping overhand right but Griffiths ducks down to avoid it.
Griffiths wants to counter with a clinch but La Bor pushes him away.
La Bor slips under a jab.
La Bor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
La Bor takes a swing at Griffiths's ribcage but misses.
Griffiths throws a lazy uppercut
letting La Bor counter with a right hand.
Griffiths throws a shot to the body.
Griffiths bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Griffiths tries to counter with a clinch but La Bor shakes him off and moves away.
Griffiths steps to the side to avoid the strikes from La Bor.
A good leg kick by Griffiths.
Griffiths looks to land a left hand but La Bor moved out of range nicely.
Griffiths is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from La Bor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Griffiths lands a leg kick that knocks La Bor off balance momentarily.
Griffiths keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from La Bor.
Griffiths misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La Bor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griffiths.
Griffiths misses with the combination.
Griffiths misses with a wild body shot.
Griffiths tries to close the distance and clinch up but La Bor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
La Bor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffiths.
Griffiths looks to score with a jab to the body but La Bor is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from La Bor misses the target.
La Bor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
La Bor lands an overhand right.
La Bor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Griffiths missing with a left hand there. La Bor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
La Bor lands with a straight right. Griffiths didn't see that one coming.
Nice jab there from Griffiths.
Griffiths lands a head shot.
La Bor defending well as Griffiths loads up on a big left hand.
Griffiths misses with a two punch combination.
La Bor checks the leg kick.
Griffiths throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from La Bor misses its intended target.
La Bor throws a hook but Griffiths blocks it.
Griffiths counters with a body kick.
La Bor misses with a hook. Griffiths ducked under it nicely.
Griffiths throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Griffiths takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Griffiths closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Griffiths's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut there from Griffiths.
Griffiths scores with a jab to the body.
La Bor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffiths.
A combination from Griffiths does no damage.
La Bor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Griffiths misses with a body kick.
Griffiths tests La Bor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Griffiths waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract La Bor.
La Bor is looking to counter punch.
La Bor wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Archie Griffiths showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
La Bor takes a jab right on the kisser.
Griffiths doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
La Bor moves away from the strike by Griffiths.
A slow jab from La Bor misses its intended target.
La Bor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Griffiths tries to clinch but La Bor moves out of range.
Griffiths throws a series of punches but La Bor moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from La Bor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and La Bor counters with a stiff right hand.
Griffiths staying out of range there.
La Bor blocks the body kick.
Griffiths takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Griffiths uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by La Bor. #T1#
La Bor throws a body shot but no joy.
Griffiths scores with a shot to the body.
La Bor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Griffiths lands a nice looking body shot.
Griffiths throws a jab but it's blocked by La Bor.
La Bor connects with a crisp jab.
La Bor ducks under a wild hook from Griffiths.
La Bor scores with a body shot.
Griffiths throws a low kick but it's checked well by La Bor.
An attempted straight right counter from La Bor misses the target.
La Bor misses the jab.
Griffiths misses with a combination
and La Bor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Griffiths thinking.
Griffiths avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
La Bor has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Griffiths.
Griffiths misses with a lunging right hand
and La Bor counters with a left to the body.
Archie Griffiths seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Bor defending well as Griffiths loads up on a big left hand.
La Bor with a jab.
La Bor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Griffiths rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and La Bor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
La Bor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffiths.
La Bor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Griffiths swings and misses with a hook to the body.
La Bor is looking to counter punch.
Griffiths scores with a crisp jab that stopped La Bor in his tracks.
Griffiths defending well as La Bor loads up on a big left hand.
Griffiths throws a hook to the side of La Bor's head but La Bor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Griffiths throws a sloppy head kick and La Bor moves out of range easily. #T3#
Griffiths uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from La Bor.
Griffiths lands with a slapping head kick.
Griffiths stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
La Bor stuns Griffiths with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circling - La Bor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Griffiths turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
La Bor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
La Bor swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Griffiths counters by moving into the clinch.
Griffiths's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
La Bor misses with the head strike.
La Bor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griffiths struggles to land a body shot inside as La Bor controls his hands.
Manuel La Bor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Griffiths dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Griffiths tries a body shot but La Bor blocks it.
I was talking to La Bor's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T4#
Griffiths will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning La Bor up against the cage.
Griffiths blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffiths tries to work over La Bor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from La Bor.
Griffiths lands a hook to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Griffiths.
Archie Griffiths seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Griffiths has a couple of punches blocked by La Bor. #BC2#
Griffiths breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griffiths misses with a body kick.
Griffiths lands with an overhand left.
Griffiths connects with the punch.
La Bor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Griffiths tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Griffiths, as that shot connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Archie Griffiths.
Well Griffiths has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie Griffiths!

Archie Griffiths thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: UGD 62:Wayne Vs Hart     
Date:   Jun 17, 2017
#R1#
Jones misses with a combination
and La Bor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
La Bor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
La Bor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
La Bor gets a clinch.
La Bor misses with a hook from the clinch.
La Bor misses with a body punch.
Jones is trying to drag La Bor to the mat but La Bor just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but La Bor prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Bor throws a head punch that misses.
La Bor working aggressively here. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by La Bor.#CUT#
It looks like Cain Jones has been cut.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but La Bor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Manuel La Bor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Jones.
La Bor lands a right hand.
La Bor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
La Bor is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag La Bor down to the mat. La Bor avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
La Bor scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Manuel La Bor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Bor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
La Bor lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
La Bor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
La Bor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones misses with a combination
and La Bor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
La Bor scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
La Bor takes the fight into the clinch.
La Bor misses with some punches.
La Bor is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jones is trying to pull guard but La Bor has him pressed against the cage.
La Bor lands an uppercut.
La Bor lands a right hand.
La Bor digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by La Bor after a bit of a struggle.
La Bor has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
La Bor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as La Bor walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
A left lands for La Bor.
La Bor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
La Bor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones with the counter takedown but La Bor avoids it easily.
Jones tries to clinch up
and La Bor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
La Bor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
La Bor stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Some wild striking there from La Bor. #T4#
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by La Bor.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from La Bor.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
La Bor misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from La Bor.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts La Bor, as that shot connected.
La Bor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jones under the eye.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manuel La Bor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
La Bor tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jones manages to circle out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel La Bor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cain Jones's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
La Bor is looking to counter punch.
La Bor scores with a nice right hand.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Donk. La Bor catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
La Bor gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
La Bor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
La Bor tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
La Bor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Bor lands a body shot.
Jones jumps guard but La Bor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
La Bor can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
A short uppercut from La Bor.
La Bor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La Bor lands a left hand.
Manuel La Bor has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. La Bor smiles and moves away.
A shot to the body from Jones misses
and La Bor counters with a left to the body.
La Bor misses with a body shot
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and La Bor counters by moving into the clinch.
Manuel La Bor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Jones.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones. #TD2#
Jones decides to pull guard.
La Bor with a nice head shot there.
La Bor stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
La Bor advances nicely into full mount.
Jones felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
La Bor thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T2#
La Bor controlling the pace for now.
Jones is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
La Bor tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
La Bor sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones tries to hold on but La Bor pushes him away.
La Bor controlling from the full mount.
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
La Bor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
La Bor controlling from mount.
La Bor looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
La Bor looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
La Bor controlling the pace for now.
La Bor fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
La Bor controlling from mount.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding La Bor's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel La Bor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cain Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Jones staying out of range there.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
La Bor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and La Bor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
La Bor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling La Bor to counter with a crisp jab.
La Bor throws a big shot that misses.
Jones is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Bor keeps the fight on the outside.
La Bor looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones wants to counter with a clinch but La Bor pushes him away.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. La Bor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and La Bor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones misses with a hook.
La Bor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones shapes to counter with a head kick.
La Bor scores with a jab to the jaw.
La Bor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
La Bor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones walks into a jab.
Jones walks into a jab.
La Bor throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.#T2#
La Bor lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but La Bor defends well and Jones ends up having to push La Bor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
La Bor scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La Bor throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
La Bor lands a right hook to the body.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but La Bor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Manuel La Bor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Jones.
La Bor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones throws a counter combo.
La Bor with a nice cross.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and La Bor counters with a two punch combo.
La Bor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.#T3#
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. La Bor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
La Bor tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones tries to work over La Bor's front leg with a kick but La Bor checks it.
Jones tries to move into range but La Bor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cain Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but La Bor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from La Bor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
La Bor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but La Bor circles away.
La Bor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
La Bor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
La Bor checks the leg kick.
Jones tries for a takedown but La Bor circles away easily#CL#
and La Bor counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short body shot lands from La Bor as the two fighters clinch.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by La Bor. #ROC#
Jones is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La Bor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel La Bor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well La Bor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:25
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel La Bor!

A very excited looking Manuel La Bor made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: UGD 54:Escobarre Vs Zaire     
Date:   Apr 22, 2017
#R1#
Coker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La Bor.
Coker throws out a leg kick but La Bor moves out of range and Coker only half commits.
Coker 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.
La Bor slips under a jab.
La Bor misses with a low kick as Coker jumps back.
Coker works La Bor's body with a nice hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Coker 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 La Bor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from La Bor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
La Bor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Coker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Coker throws a solid leg kick but La Bor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Coker.
La Bor misses with a looping right.
La Bor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
La Bor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Coker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
La Bor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akeen Coker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coker looks to land a body kick but La Bor moved away.
Coker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A punch combination from Coker misses.
Coker scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Coker.
Coker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with La Bor but La Bor pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Coker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
La Bor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cokers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
La Bor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coker throws out the jab.
A lazy left from Coker finds it's target.
Manuel La Bor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coker blocks the body kick.
Coker throws a hook but La Bor blocks it.
Nice uppercut lands for La Bor. That snapped Coker's head back.
La Bor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Coker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Coker.
Coker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Coker throws an off balance right hand
and La Bor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
La Bor does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
La Bor misses with a double jab.
Coker clobbers La Bor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coker throws a body kick that misses.
Coker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T2#
Coker throws a leg kick that is checked
and La Bor counters with a straight right hand.
Coker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but La Bor was well out of range. Poor timing from Coker.
A swing and a miss from La Bor.
La Bor throws a hook but Coker avoids it easily.
Coker throws an off balance right hand
and La Bor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from La Bor misses.
Coker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coker throws a wild body kick that La Bor sees coming a mile off.
Decent striking displayed by Coker there.
La Bor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Coker lands a jab.
Coker throws a leg kick but La Bor moved away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Coker. That's going to slow La Bor down.
La Bor with a jab.
Coker throws a body punch but La Bor moves out of range.
La Bor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
La Bor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Coker on the side of the head.
La Bor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
La Bor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coker manages to avoid it.#T3#
La Bor moves out of range as Coker strikes.
La Bor tries to counter by clinching up but Coker breaks away and moves out of range.
La Bor 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.
La Bor misses with a hook. Coker ducked under it nicely.
La Bor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
La Bor throwing a counter right hand but Coker manages to avoid it.
La Bor has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Coker.
Coker missing with a left hand there. La Bor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by La Bor.
La Bor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coker.
Coker feints and then cracks La Bor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow La Bor down.
La Bor misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Coker. That's going to slow La Bor down.
La Bor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
La Bor blocks a leg kick.
La Bor defending well as Coker loads up on a big left hand.
A leg kick checked by La Bor.
La Bor tries a low kick but Coker avoids it.
Coker throws a leg kick but La Bor moved away.
La Bor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
La Bor blocks a jab.
Coker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from La Bor misses.
Coker feints the counter takedown.
La Bor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Coker momentarily.
La Bor takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
La Bor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
La Bor lands a really nice looking cross but Coker seems unphased.
Good leg kick by Coker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Coker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as La Bor throws out the jab.
La Bor misses with a straight left.
Coker slips under a jab.
Coker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
La Bor throws a looping overhand right but Coker ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coker connects with a single shot there.
Coker throws a chopping leg kick but La Bor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
La Bor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Coker.
Coker takes a swing at La Bor's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akeen Coker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
La Bor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Coker.
Coker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Coker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Coker walks into a jab.
Coker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
La Bor misses with a body kick.
And Coker tries to counter it with a takedown but La Bor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
La Bor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
La Bor throws a series of punches but Coker avoids them all with ease.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether La Bor might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Coker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Coker looks to score with a jab to the body but La Bor is just out of range.
La Bor scores with a jab to the head.
Coker throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from La Bor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
La Bor lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Bor loads up on a big right hand but Coker slips the punch.
Coker throws a leg kick but La Bor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
La Bor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coker throws a body kick that misses.
Akeen Coker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Coker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Coker.
Coker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
La Bor lands a nice shot to the body.
La Bor throws a body shot but no joy.
La Bor misses the jab.
La Bor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
La Bor misses with a wild body shot.
Coker with a hook.
Coker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Coker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. La Bor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
La Bor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coker.
A good leg kick by Coker.
Coker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right from La Bor misses.
La Bor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Coker checks it well.
Coker misses the body punch
and La Bor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coker swings widly with a right hand
and Coker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Coker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but La Bor checks it well.
La Bor lands with a shot to the body.
La Bor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Coker has time to react.
Coker tries to move into range but La Bor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
La Bor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Coker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
La Bor has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Coker off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Coker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coker throws a push kick but La Bor slaps the foot to one side.
Coker connects with an inside leg kick.
La Bor throws a low kick but Coker moves out of range easily.
Coker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
La Bor loads up on a big right hand but Coker slips the punch.
La Bor throws a shot from downtown. Coker moves away and avoids it.
La Bor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Coker throws a low kick but La Bor moves out of range easily.
Coker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
La Bor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
A lazy left from Coker finds it's target.
La Bor misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Coker misses #CL#
and La Bor counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Coker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
La Bor misses with an uppercut.
Coker misses with a kick to the body
and La Bor counters with a straight right hand.
Coker throws an off balance right hand
and La Bor counters with a straight right hand.
Coker looks to throw the jab but La Bor is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Coker.
Coker ducks right into an uppercut from La Bor.
La Bor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
La Bor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Coker lands a leg kick that knocks La Bor off balance momentarily.
Coker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from La Bor.
La Bor lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from La Bor misses.
Coker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Coker.
Coker takes a swing at La Bor's ribcage but misses.
Coker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Coker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Coker connects with an inside leg kick.
Coker throws out a leg kick but La Bor moves out of range and Coker only half commits.
An attempted straight right counter from La Bor misses the target.
Coker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and La Bor counters with a stiff right hand.
Coker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Coker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Coker feints and then cracks La Bor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow La Bor down.
La Bor throws a chopping leg kick but Coker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
La Bor cracks the inside of Coker's front leg.
La Bor takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La Bor is looking to land body kicks.
Coker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
La Bor 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.
Coker misses with a straight left.
La Bor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A telegraphed right hand from La Bor misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel La Bor dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Coker blocks the body kick.
La Bor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Coker scores with a jab to the head.
Coker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by La Bor.
Coker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Coker lands a leg kick that knocks La Bor off balance momentarily.
Coker misses with a left hand #CL#
and La Bor counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A left hand lands to the body for Coker.
A short body shot lands from La Bor as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Coker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Coker. La Bor shrugs it off though.
La Bor lands the left hand.
Coker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Coker throws a leg kick which misses La Bor's front leg but catches the back leg as La Bor tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Bor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coker.
La Bor throws a body shot but no joy.
Coker lands a nice leg kick that just misses La Bor's sensitive parts. #T1#
A good leg kick by Coker.
Coker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
La Bor avoids a punch combination nicely.
La Bor throws a shot from downtown. Coker moves away and avoids it.
Coker misses with a looping left.
La Bor takes a swing at Coker's ribcage but misses.
La Bor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Coker throws a hook but La Bor blocks it.
La Bor ducks under a wild hook from Coker.
La Bor throws out a powerful jab.
Coker ducks under a wild hook from La Bor.
La Bor misses with a body kick.
La Bor slips under a jab from Coker.
Coker slips under a jab.
La Bor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Coker. Coker obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Coker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as La Bor throws out the jab.
La Bor ducks under a wild hook from Coker.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as La Bor checks a leg kick.
La Bor misses with a looping right.
Coker throws a push kick but La Bor slaps the foot to one side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coker connects with a solid leg kick.
La Bor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Coker misses with a leg kick.
Coker throws a head kick that misses.
As Coker tries to get set, La Bor tries to push him back and clinch up but Coker manages to avoid the attempt.
La Bor avoids a kick to the body.
La Bor throwing a counter right hand but Coker manages to avoid it.
Coker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coker misses with a head kick.
La Bor throws out a loose jab but Coker uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Bor moves out of range of the body kick from Coker.
Coker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but La Bor checks it well.
A little feinted left hand from La Bor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Coker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by La Bor.#T3#
Coker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from La Bor.
A lazy left from La Bor finds it's target.
La Bor takes a swing at Coker's ribcage but misses.
Coker just misses with a punch to the body.
Coker blocks a head kick by La Bor.
La Bor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
La Bor looks to throw the jab but Coker is out of range.
Coker throws a nice outside leg kick.
La Bor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
La Bor connects with a solid leg kick.
La Bor throws the kick towards the body but Coker avoids it.
Coker misses with a straight right.
Coker misses with a kick to the body.
La Bor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Coker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Coker scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Coker - that will leave a mark!
Coker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La Bor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
La Bor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Coker lands a nice shot to the body.
Coker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. La Bor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Coker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
La Bor looks to throw the jab but Coker is out of range.
Coker thows a leg kick but La Bor checks it
and La Bor counters with a stiff right hand.
Coker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La Bor manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Coker misses.
A leg kick checked by La Bor.
Coker throws a leg kick but La Bor moved away.
Coker tries to move into range but La Bor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Coker moves forwards but La Bor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Coker misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akeen Coker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Coker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akeen Coker!

During a confident post fight interview, Akeen Coker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: UGD 50:Palmer Vs Buster     
Date:   Mar 25, 2017
#R1#
Shango dodges the punch combination from La Bor.
Shango is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from La Bor.
La Bor misses the shot to the body.
Shango half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
La Bor misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Shango counters with a nice double leg into guard.
La Bor controls Shango momentarily but Shango frees himself.
Shango sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed La Bor's guard.
La Bor wants to improve his position but Shango is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Bor is still trying to improve position.
Shango seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Shango prevents La Bor from improving his position.
La Bor trying to hold on to Shango's head to control him but Shango postures up.
Shango perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
La Bor is looking to control Shango's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can La Bor avoid being mounted?#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
La Bor is looking for a sweep. Shango is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
La Bor trying to control but Shango postures up.
Shango tries to pass to full mount but La Bor defends it.
La Bor wants to get back to full guard.
La Bor is refusing to be controlled, as Shango sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
La Bor misses with a looping left.
La Bor looks to score with a jab to the body but Shango is just out of range.
Shango appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shango blocks a jab.
Shango seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jab from La Bor.
Manuel La Bor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Shango bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
La Bor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
La Bor throws a leg kick #CL#
and Shango counters by clinching up. #TD#
Shango ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shango no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
La Bor won't allow Shango to sweep him here.
Shango is working hard here to advance position.
La Bor trying to control the position from guard on top but Shango is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shango is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Shango keeping full guard, as La Bor tries to pass. #T4##SUB#
Shango had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. La Bor defends it easily.
Shango is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shango trying to control the position here.
La Bor wants to pass the guard but Shango is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shango keeping moving, preventing La Bor from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Shango has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but La Bor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Papa Shango dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
La Bor misses with a two punch combination.
Shango changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
La Bor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shango at a distance.
La Bor looks to land a body kick but Shango moved away.
La Bor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shango was well out of range. Poor timing from La Bor.
La Bor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shango was well out of range. Poor timing from La Bor.
Shango half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shango ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shango tries to counter with a takedown but La Bor is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Bor is looking to slow Shango down with leg kicks.
La Bor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shango rather than just go for the knockout.
La Bor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
La Bor fakes the leg kick and cracks Shango in the body. #T1#
Shango blocks a jab.
Shango seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
La Bor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
La Bor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
La Bor throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Shango counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shango.
Shango passes into half guard. #SUB#
Shango is trying to work for a kimura but La Bor is defending well.
La Bor is refusing to be controlled, as Shango sits in half guard. #T2#
La Bor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shango's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shango's back!
La Bor is hanging on to Shango's back as he tries to escape.
La Bor is trying to stick to Shango's back but Shango is turning into La Bor. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in La Bor's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Shango.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shango postures up.
Shango trying to control but La Bor is working from the bottom.
Shango trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Shango is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! La Bor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! La Bor has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Shango keeping moving, preventing La Bor from controlling successfully.
La Bor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shango is keeping the position for now. #T3#
La Bor trying to control but Shango is working from the bottom.
Shango not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
La Bor looking to sit in guard and control but Shango gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Shango won't allow La Bor to sweep him here.
La Bor keeping full guard, as Shango tries to pass.
La Bor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
La Bor keeping moving, preventing Shango from controlling successfully.
Shango looking to pass the guard. #T4#
La Bor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shango is one step ahead there.
La Bor is pulling down on Shango's head. It's preventing any offense from Shango, at least for the moment.
La Bor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
La Bor keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Shango drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shango jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shango wants to control from the top but La Bor keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel La Bor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
La Bor digs a good body shot into Shango's ribs.
La Bor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
La Bor throws a leg kick #TD#
and Shango counters with a nice double leg into guard.
La Bor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shango wants to control from the top but La Bor keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shango is pushing down on La Bor's leg trying to pass to half guard. La Bor is fighting to maintain full guard but Shango has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shango sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. La Bor defending well though.
Shango is keen to just control but La Bor is a slippery customer.#T1#
La Bor wants to control but Shango is keeping busy.
Shango lands with a punch from half guard.
La Bor wants to control but Shango is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shango looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
La Bor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Shango is working for a kimura but La Bor is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Shango is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Shango looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
La Bor is looking to control Shango's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can La Bor avoid being mounted?#T3##SUB#
Shango is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
La Bor is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Shango looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shango prevents La Bor from improving his position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shango wants to lay and pray for a moment but La Bor keeps working.
La Bor felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Papa Shango overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Shango is sneakily working for an arm triangle but La Bor sees it coming and defends easily.
La Bor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shango tries to free his leg and advance position but La Bor is retaining full guard.
Shango stops La Bor from standing up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
La Bor keeping moving, preventing Shango from controlling successfully.
La Bor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shango wants to pass the guard but La Bor is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Papa Shango showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shango 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papa Shango!

A less than humble Papa Shango misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Manuel La Bor spoke after the fight, saying 'I am off to the gym,..we will see each other again.'.

 

Event: UGD 46:Kobzar Vs The Joker     
Date:   Feb 25, 2017
#R1#
La Bor catches Technique with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Technique shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with La Bor but La Bor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
La Bor tries to counter by clinching up but Technique breaks away and moves out of range.
Technique chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before La Bor can pounce on him.
La Bor scores with a punch to the head.
Manuel La Bor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Bor misses with an uppercut. Technique saw that one coming.
La Bor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
La Bor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
La Bor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Bor misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Technique counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
La Bor uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
La Bor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Technique at a distance. #T1#
La Bor misses with a straight left.
Technique shoots in but no luck this time.
Technique gets cracked there but stands up to it.
La Bor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Technique was well out of range. Poor timing from La Bor.
La Bor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
La Bor throws the left hand but Technique avoids the punch easily.
La Bor wants to land a leg kick but Technique is out of range.
La Bor explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
La Bor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Technique tries to counter it with a takedown but La Bor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
La Bor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Technique manages to avoid it.
La Bor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Technique moves away.
As La Bor backs off Technique throws a huge counter combo but La Bor manages to avoid it all.#T2#
La Bor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
La Bor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
La Bor punishes Technique's body with a nice straight punch.
La Bor throws a push kick but Technique slaps the foot to one side.
La Bor scores with a spinning back kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Donk. La Bor catches Technique right on the button with a cross.
La Bor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Technique.
Technique tries for a takedown but La Bor circles away easily
and La Bor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manuel La Bor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Immortal Technique.
La Bor lands an overhand right.
Technique takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
La Bor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
La Bor lands with an overhand left.
La Bor throws a low kick but Technique avoids it.
Technique changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
La Bor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
La Bor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Technique shoots in looking for a takedown. La Bor tries to sprawl out of it but Technique keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. La Bor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
La Bor scores with a jab. Technique acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
La Bor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Technique stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Technique is defended easily by La Bor.
La Bor scores with a shot to the body.
Technique takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
La Bor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Manuel La Bor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
La Bor swinging wildly here.
Technique tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel La Bor dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for La Bor.
Technique fails with the takedown.
La Bor lands an overhand right.
La Bor lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Manuel La Bor is winning the standup battle so far.
Technique shoots in and drives through. La Bor sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Bor lands a leg kick that knocks Technique off balance momentarily.
Technique walks into a left hand.
La Bor looks to land a left hand but Technique moved out of range nicely.#T1#
La Bor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Technique stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
La Bor scores with a jab. Technique acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
La Bor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
La Bor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Technique darts in looking for a takedown but La Bor gets double underhooks and turns Technique into the cage.
La Bor quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Manuel La Bor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Immortal Technique.
La Bor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
La Bor takes a swing at Technique's ribcage but misses.
Technique with the counter takedown but La Bor avoids it easily.
La Bor is looking to slow Technique down with leg kicks.
La Bor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Technique shoots in looking for a takedown but La Bor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Technique's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
An attempted straight right counter from La Bor misses the target.
La Bor sizes up Technique with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
La Bor lands a jab to Technique's midsection.
Immortal Technique is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Technique darts in looking for a takedown but La Bor gets double underhooks and turns Technique into the cage.
La Bor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
La Bor thuds his shin into the meat of Technique's side.
Technique takes one to the chin there.
La Bor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Technique can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Technique fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with La Bor, pushing him back against the cage.
La Bor prevents a body shot from Technique.
Technique's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Technique jumps guard but La Bor stands there with Technique around his waist. Technique gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Technique pulls guard successfully.
La Bor wants to control from the top but Technique keeps moving.
La Bor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
La Bor is pushing down on Technique's leg trying to pass to half guard. Technique is fighting to maintain full guard but La Bor has managed to sneak the leg through.
La Bor is pressing down on Technique's thigh, looking to free his foot. Technique is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, La Bor seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
La Bor trying to mount his opponent but Technique defends it.
Technique is not content to let La Bor control the position.
La Bor trying to control the pace.
Technique is looking to escape.
Well, if La Bor is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Technique looks like he's trying to stand up. #ES2#
Technique makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Technique takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
La Bor is looking to slow Technique down with leg kicks.
Technique fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and La Bor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by La Bor.
La Bor's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and La Bor duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel La Bor dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Donk. La Bor catches Technique right on the button with a cross.
La Bor lands a head kick. Technique smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Technique takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
La Bor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Technique has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
La Bor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
La Bor scores with a nice head shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from La Bor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Bor cracks Technique with a good jab.
La Bor scores with the left hand. Technique knows he should have avoided that one.
La Bor keeps the fight on the outside.
A kick lands to the mid section there for La Bor.#T1#
La Bor lands with a hook. Technique tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Technique has his takedown stuffed
and La Bor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Technique takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
La Bor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
La Bor lands with a hook. Technique tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
La Bor scores with a shot to the body.
Technique avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
La Bor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
La Bor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
La Bor thows a body kick. Technique tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Technique takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Bor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Technique sees it coming and avoids it easily.
La Bor misses with a series of wild punches.
Technique is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Technique moves forwards but La Bor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Technique uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by La Bor.
Technique changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
La Bor scores with a decent looking hook.
Good standup being displayed there by La Bor as he connects with a hook.#T3#
La Bor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Technique walks into a left hand.
A big left from La Bor misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. La Bor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
La Bor lands with a right hand. #CL#
La Bor gets a clinch.
La Bor lands with a short shot to the head.
La Bor lands a shot to the body.
Technique jumps guard but La Bor stands there with Technique around his waist. Technique gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
La Bor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
La Bor's corner calls for a 1-2. La Bor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
La Bor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Bor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
La Bor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
La Bor lands with an uppercut that bounces Technique off the cage and back into range.
La Bor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
La Bor clobbers Technique with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
La Bor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Technique feints the counter takedown.
Technique closes this distance looking for a takedown but La Bor circles away.
Manuel La Bor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Immortal Technique.
Technique tries to clinch but La Bor moves out of range.
Technique tries to clinch
and Technique takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel La Bor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for La Bor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:25
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:25
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel La Bor!

Manuel La Bor thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: UGD 43:Moore Vs Fist     
Date:   Feb 04, 2017
#R1#
Daranbolt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
La Bor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daranbolt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daranbolt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
La Bor misses with a wild body shot.
La Bor looks to score with a jab to the body but Daranbolt is just out of range.
La Bor tries to work over Daranbolt's front leg with a kick but Daranbolt checks it.
A solid body kick from Daranbolt.
La Bor tries to bum rush Daranbolt with a series of wild strikes but Daranbolt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
La Bor misses with a left hand
and Daranbolt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daranbolt throws a body punch but La Bor moves out of range.
Daranbolt scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Daranbolt. #CL2#
Daranbolt has closed the distance and engaged La Bor in a clinch.
La Bor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
La Bor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Daranbolt.
Daranbolt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
La Bor fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Daranbolt misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daranbolt.
Daranbolt lands a right hand that snaps the head of La Bor backwards.
La Bor swings wildly with an uppercut but Daranbolt uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Bor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daranbolt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Daranbolt lands a left hand that snaps the head of La Bor backwards.
La Bor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Daranbolt fails to land.
Daranbolt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
La Bor blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daranbolt.
A head punch on the inside from Daranbolt fails to land.
La Bor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Daranbolt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by La Bor.
Daranbolt has a couple of punches blocked by La Bor.
La Bor looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Daranbolt doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La Bor lands with a light punch inside.
La Bor misses with a short punch on the inside.
La Bor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Daranbolt.
La Bor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daranbolt.
La Bor lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for La Bor.
La Bor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from La Bor.
Daranbolt misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daranbolt.
Daranbolt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
La Bor misses with the head strike.
La Bor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daranbolt cracks La Bor with a nice body shot.
La Bor swings wildly with an uppercut but Daranbolt uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Bor misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Daranbolt lands a nice uppercut.
La Bor blocks an uppercut.
Daranbolt misses with the head strike.
La Bor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Daranbolt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daranbolt is leaning against La Bor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Daranbolt lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daranbolt.
Daranbolt misses with a punch to the body.
Daranbolt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from La Bor fails to land.
Daranbolt struggles to land a body shot inside as La Bor controls his hands.
Daranbolt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. La Bor seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Daranbolt can turn it around.
Daranbolt misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for La Bor. #BC2#
Daranbolt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Daranbolt throws a leg kick
and La Bor counters with an inside leg kick.
Daranbolt throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daranbolt throws out a loose jab but La Bor uses good head movement to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for La Bor.
La Bor throws a looping overhand right but Daranbolt ducks down to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from La Bor.
Daranbolt slips a straight right by La Bor.
Nice defenses there by Daranbolt.
La Bor misses with a leg kick
and Daranbolt counters with a straight right hand.
La Bor wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Daranbolt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Daranbolt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
La Bor thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Daranbolt darts in and clinches La Bor up against the cage.
La Bor misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zoran Daranbolt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Daranbolt lands with a nice body punch.
Daranbolt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
La Bor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Daranbolt throws a leg kick
and La Bor counters with a leg kick. #CL2#
Daranbolt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with La Bor, pushing him back against the cage.
Daranbolt blocking some punches.
Daranbolt pushes La Bor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zoran Daranbolt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Daranbolt struggles to land a body shot inside as La Bor controls his hands. #BC#
La Bor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Daranbolt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Daranbolt backs away, La Bor returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
La Bor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
La Bor tries to score with a low kick but Daranbolt moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daranbolt digs a good body shot into La Bor's ribs.
Daranbolt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
La Bor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daranbolt moves away.
Daranbolt throws a sloppy body shot
and La Bor counters with a leg kick. #T1#
La Bor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Daranbolt misses with a wild body shot.
Zoran Daranbolt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
La Bor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Daranbolt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
La Bor swings for the body but Daranbolt moves out of range.
Daranbolt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daranbolt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daranbolt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Daranbolt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by La Bor.
Daranbolt staying out of range there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Daranbolt.
A big right from La Bor misses.
Daranbolt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Daranbolt moves forwards but La Bor connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
La Bor thuds his right hand into Daranbolt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Daranbolt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La Bor.
La Bor throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La Bor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Daranbolt counters with a nice leg kick.
Zoran Daranbolt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Bor looks to score with a jab to the body but Daranbolt is just out of range.
Daranbolt throws a right hand that misses
and La Bor counters with a nice body kick.
Daranbolt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La Bor manages to avoid it.
La Bor sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Daranbolt throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and La Bor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
La Bor just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the body from La Bor misses
and Daranbolt counters with an outside leg kick.
La Bor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Daranbolt looks to move away, La Bor throws a big counter combo but Daranbolt just gets out of the way.
La Bor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Daranbolt scores with a jab. La Bor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
La Bor misses the jab.
Daranbolt throws a fast counter high kick but La Bor manages to duck under it in time.
Daranbolt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Daranbolt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daranbolt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
La Bor throws a front kick aimed at Daranbolt's knee but Daranbolt avoids it well.
La Bor backing away here, and Daranbolt unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Daranbolt closes the distance but La Bor moves to the side
and La Bor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daranbolt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Daranbolt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Daranbolt misses with the combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Daranbolt, as that shot connected. #T4#
La Bor throws a solid leg kick but Daranbolt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at La Bor.
La Bor clobbers Daranbolt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by La Bor.
Daranbolt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
La Bor tries to move into range but Daranbolt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Daranbolt cracks the inside of La Bor's front leg.
La Bor misses with a body kick.
La Bor throws a low kick but Daranbolt avoids it.
Daranbolt appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Daranbolt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Daranbolt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Daranbolt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
La Bor throws a quick counter kick to the body but Daranbolt avoids it.
La Bor connects with a body shot that sends Daranbolt's belly button to the back.
Daranbolt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to La Bor's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zoran Daranbolt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Daranbolt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Daranbolt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Daranbolt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Daranbolt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
La Bor misses with a straight right.
La Bor is looking to slow Daranbolt down with leg kicks.
La Bor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Daranbolt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but La Bor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
La Bor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daranbolt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from La Bor.
A little jabbing left from Daranbolt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
La Bor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Daranbolt's hands.
La Bor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Daranbolt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down La Bor rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of La Bor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Daranbolt moves away from the strike by La Bor.
No joy there for Daranbolt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Daranbolt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T1#
La Bor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Daranbolt thuds his right hand into La Bor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circling - Daranbolt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
La Bor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daranbolt moves away.
La Bor checks the leg kick nicely there.
La Bor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
La Bor scores with a spinning back kick!
A low kick from La Bor misses
and Daranbolt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
La Bor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
La Bor scoring well with a low kick there.
Daranbolt looks to throw the jab but La Bor is out of range.
Daranbolt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Daranbolt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
La Bor misses with a straight right. #T2#
La Bor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Daranbolt, right into the meat.
Daranbolt scoring well with a low kick there.
A left lands for La Bor.
Daranbolt throws a lazy right hand but La Bor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daranbolt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
La Bor throws a poor cross that misses
and Daranbolt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Daranbolt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and La Bor is able to avoid easily.
La Bor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daranbolt.
Daranbolt digs a good body shot into La Bor's ribs.
Daranbolt lands a head kick. La Bor smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Daranbolt throws a big shot that misses.
La Bor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Daranbolt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
La Bor checks the leg kick.
Daranbolt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Daranbolt scores with a head kick.
La Bor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Daranbolt checks a low kick from La Bor.
Daranbolt throws a shot from downtown. La Bor moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from La Bor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Daranbolt throws the kick towards the body but La Bor avoids it.
La Bor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daranbolt.
La Bor throws a chopping leg kick but Daranbolt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Daranbolt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Daranbolt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping La Bor at a distance.
La Bor checks the leg kick.
Manuel La Bor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daranbolt checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from La Bor. Daranbolt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daranbolt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
La Bor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
La Bor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Daranbolt's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daranbolt lands a front kick.
Daranbolt pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces La Bor back to the cage. Daranbolt follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL2#
Daranbolt clinches up with La Bor and pushes him back against the cage.
Daranbolt struggles to land a body shot inside as La Bor controls his hands.
Daranbolt gets through La Bor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
La Bor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
La Bor misses with a body punch.
Daranbolt blocks an uppercut.
Daranbolt scores with a shoulder strike.
La Bor tries to work over Daranbolt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Daranbolt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zoran Daranbolt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Daranbolt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoran Daranbolt!

Zoran Daranbolt seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Manuel La Bor had this to say: 'I am off to the gym,..we will see each other again.'.

 

Event: UGD 39:Gallagher Vs Westlund     
Date:   Jan 07, 2017
#R1#
La Bor throws a body shot but no joy.
La Bor misses with the body kick#CL#
and Wax counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wax.
La Bor digs a right hand into Wax's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wax's gas tank.
La Bor can't break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Wax.
La Bor tries to work over Wax's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Wax.
La Bor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Wax's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
La Bor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Bor scores with a nice hook to the head.
La Bor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wax tries to work over La Bor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wax is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. La Bor is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wax.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wax obliges.
La Bor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wax lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wax slowing the pace effectively.#T1##BC2#
La Bor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
La Bor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An attempted straight right counter from Wax misses the target.
Wax has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from La Bor.
Wax takes one on the chin but seems OK.
La Bor drops his hands momentarily and Wax takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wax loads up on a big right hand but La Bor slips the punch.
La Bor tries to counter by closing the distance.
La Bor misses with a looping right.
And Wax counters with a quick kick to the body but La Bor blocks it.
Nice body punch from La Bor.
Wax jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wax throws a looping overhand right but La Bor ducks down to avoid it.
Wax moves out of range of the strikes.
La Bor lands with a good body shot.
Wax fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches La Bor on the side of the head.
La Bor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wax is out of range.
Manuel La Bor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
La Bor slips under a jab from Wax.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wax wants to clinch up but La Bor keeps it at a distance.
Wax throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Wax gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and La Bor counters with a straight right hand.
That kick from Wax tenderised La Bor's leg. La Bor is trying to keep his angry face on.
La Bor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
No joy there for La Bor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
La Bor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wax connects with a jab.
La Bor misses with a wild body shot.
La Bor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
La Bor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wax checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wax fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wax throws a shot from downtown. La Bor moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Wax misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from La Bor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wax throws a shot to the body.
Wax throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wax misses with a straight right. #T3#
Wax swings and misses with a shot to the body
and La Bor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
La Bor cracks a nice hook into Wax's ribs.
La Bor connects with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for La Bor.
Wax waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract La Bor.
Wax works the jab nicely.
La Bor throws out a powerful jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for La Bor.
A slow jab from La Bor misses its intended target.
Wax sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
La Bor walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wax.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wax throws a body shot but no joy.
Wax misses with a hook
and La Bor counters with an outside leg kick.
La Bor scoring well with a low kick there.
La Bor lands a leg kick that knocks Wax off balance momentarily.
Wax uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from La Bor.#T4#
La Bor misses with a right hand
and Wax makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good leg kick by La Bor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
La Bor misses with a kick to the body.
Wax checks a leg kick nicely.
La Bor slips a straight right by Wax.
La Bor has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
La Bor lands with an uppercut that bounces Wax off the cage and back into range.
Wax uses good head movement to avoid the hook from La Bor.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wax.
A good leg kick by La Bor.
La Bor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wax avoids the head kick by La Bor.
Wax throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wax attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
La Bor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wax stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
La Bor motions for Wax to come forward. La Bor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
La Bor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel La Bor dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Wax misses the shot to the body.
Wax throws a body shot but no joy.
La Bor follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
La Bor walks into a left hand.
La Bor takes one to the chin there.
Wax throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
La Bor replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Wax blocks it well.
La Bor throws a sloppy head kick and Wax moves out of range easily.
As La Bor backs away, Wax returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
La Bor moves out of range as Wax strikes.
La Bor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wax takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wax doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wax lands with a straight right. La Bor didn't see that one coming.
Wax checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Bor with a nice cross.
Crunch! La Bor slams his shin into Wax's torso.
Wax steps to the side to avoid the strikes from La Bor.
Wax looks to land a combination but La Bor avoids it well.
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!
Wax bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wax feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to La Bor's calf.#T1#
La Bor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wax defending well as La Bor loads up on a big left hand.
Wax is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
La Bor thuds a left hand into Wax's body.
Wax misses with a wild body shot.
Wax throws a head kick but La Bor moves out of range.
Wax checks a leg kick.
Wax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
La Bor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wax.
Wax takes a swing at La Bor's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from La Bor.
La Bor blocks a leg kick.
La Bor avoids the body shot from Wax.
La Bor tries to work over Wax's front leg with a kick but Wax checks it.
La Bor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Nice defenses there by La Bor.
La Bor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wax is out of range.
Manuel La Bor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from La Bor does it's job there.
La Bor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wax.
La Bor throws a body punch but Wax moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
La Bor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wax looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
La Bor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wax fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
La Bor lands with a kick to the ribs.
La Bor misses with a low kick.
Wax connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
La Bor moves out of range of the strikes.
La Bor scores with a push kick.
Wax misses with a looping left.#T3#
Wax displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as La Bor throws out the jab.
Wax misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut there from La Bor.
Wax tries to close the distance and clinch but La Bor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Wax closes the distance and clinches.
Wax tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. La Bor just stands there and leans against the cage.
La Bor misses with a short punch on the inside.
La Bor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wax fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wax tries to land knees in the clinch but La Bor avoids the damage to the body.
La Bor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wax.
Wax is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wax lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wax.
La Bor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wax swings wildly with an uppercut but La Bor uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
La Bor pushes Wax back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wax.
La Bor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wax's elbow.
La Bor throws a punch but it's blocked by Wax.
Wax misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Bor misses with the head strike.
La Bor tries to throw a body punch but Wax avoids it by throwing La Bor back against the cage.
Come on Wax - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
La Bor blocking some punches.
Wax misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from La Bor.
Wax unloads a knee to the mid-section. La Bor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wax misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wax misses with a body punch.
Wax fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Charlie Wax will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
La Bor scores with a push kick.
Wax lands with an overhand left.
Wax blocks the body kick.
Wax fires out a quick counter leg kick but La Bor just manages to avoid it.
Wax throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wax throws an uppercut from half a mile away. La Bor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like La Bor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wax looks to land a body kick but La Bor moved away.
Wax uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from La Bor.
La Bor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wax misses with a right hand
and La Bor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
La Bor moves away from the strike by Wax.
Wax works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wax ducks right into an uppercut from La Bor.
La Bor has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wax.
La Bor looks to throw a body kick
enabling Wax to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Bor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Wax gets a clinch. #T1#
Wax throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but La Bor blocks it with crossed arms.
Wax blocks an uppercut.
Wax lands with a short shot to the head.
Wax is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wax throws a punch but it's blocked by La Bor.
La Bor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Charlie Wax has scored more points in the clinch so far.
La Bor misses with a hook to the ribs.
La Bor avoiding damage as Wax throws knees to the body.
La Bor scores with a nice hook to the head.
La Bor pushes Wax back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
La Bor scores with a shot to the side of Wax's head.
Wax looking to throw knees to the head but La Bor is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from La Bor fails to land.
Wax will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
La Bor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wax misses with a hook from the clinch.
La Bor swings wildly with an uppercut but Wax uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
La Bor tries to throw a body punch but Wax avoids it by throwing La Bor back against the cage.
Wax looking to slow down the pace here.
Wax blocks a body shot from La Bor.
Wax lands a shoulder strike.
La Bor tries a body shot but Wax blocks it.
Wax throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
La Bor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wax takes a body punch but keeps moving.
La Bor ducks under a wild hook from Wax.
Wax throws a body punch but La Bor moves out of range.
La Bor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
La Bor just misses with a punch to the body.
Wax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
La Bor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wax.
Wax rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and La Bor counters with a nice leg kick. #T3#
La Bor misses with a head kick.
La Bor moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Decent striking displayed by La Bor there.
Wax cracks La Bor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from La Bor 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 Wax has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wax and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wax jabs at La Bor's body.
La Bor throws a body punch but Wax moves out of range.
Wax is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by La Bor.
Wax avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice defenses there by Wax.
Wax is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by La Bor.
La Bor moves out of range as Wax strikes.
A good leg kick by La Bor.
Wax takes one on the chin but seems OK.
La Bor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wax manages to avoid it.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from La Bor. Wax does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
La Bor steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wax. That one must have hurt.
La Bor cracks Wax with a good jab.
Wax throws a jab but it's blocked by La Bor.
Wax is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
La Bor scores with the left hand. Wax knows he should have avoided that one.
Wax just misses with a punch to the body.
La Bor only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wax misses with a looping right.
Wax just misses with a punch to the body.
La Bor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
La Bor moves away from the strike by Wax.
La Bor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
La Bor slips a straight right by Wax.
La Bor throws out a counter right but Wax avoids it with no problem.
Wax throws a leg kick
and La Bor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wax misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from La Bor. Wax does a little dance to reset his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manuel La Bor.
I think La Bor has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Manuel La Bor!

A relieved looking Manuel La Bor thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: UGD 35:Wax Vs Westlund     
Date:   Dec 10, 2016
#R1#
Kinshaw moves away from the strike by La Bor.
A chopping leg kick lands by La Bor.
Kinshaw tries to clinch up but La Bor circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Kinshaw closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kinshaw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kinshaw can't find room to land a body shot as La Bor controls the action.
La Bor blocks an uppercut.
Kinshaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
La Bor misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kinshaw.
Kinshaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kinshaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of La Bors head.
Kinshaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Kinshaw. #BC#
La Bor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
La Bor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw blocks a jab.
La Bor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kinshaw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by La Bor.
La Bor is looking to counter punch.#T1##CL2#
Kinshaw closes the distance and clinches.
Kinshaw misses with the head strike.
A short right from Kinshaw on the inside.
La Bor misses with a body punch.
Kinshaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Bor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kinshaw lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kinshaw lands a right hand that snaps the head of La Bor backwards.
Kinshaw throws a punch but it's blocked by La Bor.
A nice left hand lands by Kinshaw.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for La Bor.
A nice right hand lands inside from La Bor.
La Bor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
La Bor managing to block the knees to the body from Kinshaw.
La Bor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kinshaw swings wildly with an uppercut but La Bor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from La Bor fails to land. #T2#
Kinshaw tries to throw a body punch but La Bor avoids it by throwing Kinshaw back against the cage.
Kinshaw throws a punch but it's blocked by La Bor.
Kinshaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kinshaw softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
La Bor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from La Bor.
Kinshaw misses with a telegraphed body shot
and La Bor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
La Bor slips under a jab.
Kinshaw throws a head kick but La Bor moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by La Bor.
La Bor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kinshaw swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kinshaw throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Kinshaw clinches up against the cage.
Kinshaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kinshaw lands a knee to the body. #T3#
La Bor misses with a punch to the body.
La Bor blocking some punches.
Kinshaw tries to work over La Bor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by La Bor.
A short right hand to the side of the head by La Bor.
Kinshaw lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kinshaw throws a punch but it's blocked by La Bor.
Kinshaw struggles to land a body shot inside as La Bor controls his hands.
Kinshaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kinshaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
La Bor tries to throw a body punch but Kinshaw avoids it by throwing La Bor back against the cage.
Kinshaw is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Kinshaw - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kinshaw.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kinshaw.
Kinshaw misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Kinshaw swings wildly with an uppercut but La Bor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kinshaw lands with a short punch from the clinch.
La Bor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for La Bor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Bor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kinshaw's elbow.
La Bor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
La Bor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kinshaw blocking some punches.
Kinshaw throws an elbow but it's blocked.
La Bor gets through Kinshaw's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
La Bor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
La Bor has a couple of punches blocked by Kinshaw.
Kinshaw misses with the head strike.
Kinshaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
La Bor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
La Bor can't find room to land a body shot as Kinshaw controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karter Kinshaw dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Kinshaw throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
La Bor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
La Bor throws a leg kick
and Kinshaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - La Bor throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Kinshaw drives through and clinches with La Bor against the cage.
Kinshaw prevents a body shot from La Bor.
Kinshaw lands with a light punch inside.
Karter Kinshaw seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for La Bor.
Kinshaw swings wildly with an uppercut but La Bor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kinshaw is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. La Bor is defending well for now.
La Bor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kinshaw lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Bor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kinshaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kinshaw misses with a body punch.
Kinshaw lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by La Bor.
Kinshaw misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Kinshaw fails to land.
La Bor lands a hook that snaps the head of Kinshaw backwards.
La Bor lands a shot to the body.
La Bor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kinshaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for La Bor.
La Bor lands with a light punch inside.
La Bor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kinshaw.
Kinshaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with La Bor's elbow.
La Bor scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kinshaw lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
La Bor has a couple of punches blocked by Kinshaw.
Kinshaw softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
La Bor goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Kinshaw works on La Bor's body with a couple of short punches.
La Bor lands with a light punch inside.
Kinshaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kinshaw scores with a shoulder strike.
La Bor misses with a punch on the inside.
Kinshaw is leaning against La Bor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for La Bor.
La Bor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
La Bor blocks a body shot from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw has La Bor pressed against the cage, preventing La Bor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hook to the body lands for Kinshaw.
Kinshaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kinshaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kinshaw tries a body shot but La Bor blocks it.
Kinshaw lands a left hand.
Kinshaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Kinshaw tries a body shot but La Bor blocks it.
Kinshaw struggles to land a body shot inside as La Bor controls his hands.
Kinshaw lands a hook to the side of the head.
La Bor tries to work over Kinshaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by La Bor.
Kinshaw prevents a body shot from La Bor.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kinshaw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
La Bor prevents a body shot from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw working aggressively here.
Kinshaw lands a body shot.
La Bor blocking some punches.
Kinshaw tries to work over La Bor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
La Bor blocking some punches.
La Bor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kinshaw lands a right hand that snaps the head of La Bor backwards. #T4#
Kinshaw misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kinshaw.
Kinshaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of La Bor backwards.
La Bor cracks Kinshaw with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Kinshaw.
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!
Kinshaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
La Bor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kinshaw's elbow.
La Bor takes a shot to the head.
Kinshaw is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kinshaw throws a punch but it's blocked by La Bor.
La Bor throws a head punch that misses.
La Bor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
La Bor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kinshaw throws a head punch that misses.
Kinshaw misses with some punches.
Kinshaw tries to throw a body punch but La Bor avoids it by throwing Kinshaw back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karter Kinshaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
La Bor 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.
Karter Kinshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Bor swings for the body but Kinshaw moves out of range.
As La Bor backs off Kinshaw throws a huge counter combo but La Bor manages to avoid it all.
A swing and a miss from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Kinshaw forces La Bor back against the cage and clinches.
La Bor lands a left hand.
La Bor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kinshaw misses with some punches.
Kinshaw pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from La Bor.
Kinshaw lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of La Bor backwards.
Kinshaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of La Bor backwards.
A head punch on the inside from La Bor fails to land.
La Bor misses with the head strike.
Kinshaw cracks La Bor with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kinshaw lands an elbow just above La Bor 's eye.
Kinshaw missing with knees to the body. #T1#
La Bor digs a right hand underneath Kinshaw's ribcage. Kinshaw let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kinshaw misses with a punch on the inside.
La Bor avoids a wild elbow strike from Kinshaw.
La Bor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kinshaw.
Kinshaw tries to work over La Bor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Kinshaw on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kinshaw.
Kinshaw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
La Bor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
La Bor misses with the head strike.
Kinshaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kinshaw misses with a punch on the inside.
La Bor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Bor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
La Bor blocks an uppercut. #T2#
La Bor blocking some punches.
La Bor has a couple of punches blocked by Kinshaw.
La Bor misses with some punches.
Kinshaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kinshaw tries to throw a body punch but La Bor avoids it by throwing Kinshaw back against the cage.
Kinshaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kinshaw.
La Bor works on Kinshaw's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Bor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kinshaw scores with an uppercut up the middle.
La Bor blocking some punches.
Kinshaw throws a head punch that misses.
Kinshaw lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by La Bor.
A head punch blocked on the inside by La Bor.
Kinshaw struggles to land a body shot inside as La Bor controls his hands.
La Bor prevents a body shot from Kinshaw. #T3#
Kinshaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kinshaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from La Bor fails to land.
La Bor blocking some punches.
Kinshaw tries to work over La Bor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kinshaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
La Bor lands a shoulder strike.
La Bor can't break the clinch.
Manuel La Bor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
La Bor misses with a hook to the ribs.
La Bor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kinshaw backwards.
La Bor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
La Bor blocking some punches.
La Bor has a couple of punches blocked by Kinshaw.
La Bor throws a head punch that misses.
Kinshaw blocks an uppercut.
Kinshaw takes a shot to the head. #T4#
La Bor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
La Bor blocks an uppercut.
Kinshaw lands a right hand.
Kinshaw lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kinshaw utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kinshaw.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kinshaw.
La Bor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kinshaw backwards.
Kinshaw throws a head punch that misses.
La Bor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kinshaw misses with the head strike.
La Bor blocks an uppercut.
Kinshaw misses with some punches.
La Bor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kinshaw backwards.
Kinshaw lands with a short shot to the head.
Kinshaw tries to work over La Bor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kinshaw lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karter Kinshaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kinshaw winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karter Kinshaw!

The defeated Manuel La Bor had this to say: 'This IS frustrating, but the training that I have received in preparation for you, will be followed with more. Nice win and I salute you.'.

 

Event: CFC 409     
Date:   Nov 18, 2016
#R1#
Lester throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lester misses the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by La Bor.
Lester misses the shot to the body.
La Bor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
La Bor scores with a hook.
Lester misses with a hook to the body
and La Bor counters with a nice uppercut.
La Bor throws a body shot but no joy.
Lester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
La Bor throwing a counter right hand but Lester manages to avoid it.
Lester misses with a looping left.
La Bor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
La Bor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lester.
Lester slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Lester throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lester throws the left hand but La Bor avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Lester misses with a hook.
La Bor lands with an overhand left.
Lester throws a big shot that misses.
Jab, jab by La Bor - just one landing.
Lester connects with a good right hand that stumbles La Bor. La Bor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lester ducks under a wild hook from La Bor.
La Bor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lester attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lester misses with a shot to the body
and Lester takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
La Bor throws a hook but Lester avoids it easily.
La Bor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lester sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lester is looking to slow La Bor down with leg kicks.
Nice defenses there by La Bor.
La Bor missing with a left hand there. Lester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Lester misses the jab.
Lester throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lester dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
La Bor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lester lands a nice shot that snaps La Bor's head back.
La Bor jabs at Lester's body.
Manuel La Bor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Bor looks to score with a jab to the body but Lester is just out of range.
Lester throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lester misses with a leg kick.
La Bor throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
La Bor has closed the distance and engaged Lester in a clinch.
La Bor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lester misses with a hook from the clinch.
La Bor lands an uppercut.#T3#
La Bor tries a body shot but Lester blocks it.
Lester swings wildly with an uppercut but La Bor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lester misses with a punch to the body.
Lester scores with a nice hook to the head.
La Bor misses with some punches.
Lester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
La Bor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
La Bor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from La Bor.
La Bor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lester working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
La Bor lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from La Bor.
Lester's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
La Bor misses with the head strike.
Lester has a couple of punches blocked by La Bor. #BC#
La Bor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
La Bor cracks Lester with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lester rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and La Bor counters with a stiff right hand.
La Bor lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
La Bor clinches up with Lester and pushes him back against the cage.
La Bor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lester's efforts to push away.
La Bor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
La Bor lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Lester.
La Bor misses with the head strike.
La Bor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
La Bor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lester scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel La Bor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lester slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
La Bor throws a hook to the side of Lester's head but Lester sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
La Bor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lester.
La Bor connects with a solid leg kick.
La Bor throws a hook to the side of Lester's head but Lester sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lester is clearly trying to counter these attacks from La Bor with a body shot.
Lester takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lester misses with a looping left.
La Bor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
La Bor 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.
La Bor walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Bor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lester momentarily.
A big right from La Bor misses.
La Bor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lester slips a jab from La Bor.#T1#
Lester throws a hook but La Bor blocks it.
Lester swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling La Bor to counter with a crisp jab.
Lester takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lester lands with a shot to the body.
La Bor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lester's head.
La Bor throws a body punch but Lester moves out of range.
Lester throws a looping overhand right but La Bor ducks down to avoid it.
La Bor throws a poor cross that misses
and Lester counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lester dodges the punch combination from La Bor.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! La Bor crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lester - the referee stops the clock and La Bor gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lester. La Bor manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Manuel La Bor is winning the standup battle so far.
Lester lands a nice looking body shot.
La Bor cracks Lester with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lester lands a really nice looking cross but La Bor seems unphased.
Lester throws a low kick but La Bor moves out of range easily.
La Bor throws a hook to the side of Lester's head but Lester sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
La Bor throws a body punch but Lester moves out of range.
Lester lands a front kick.
Lester lands with an uppercut that bounces La Bor off the cage and back into range.
Nice defenses there by Lester.
Lester let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
La Bor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
La Bor throws a sloppy body shot
and Lester counters with a nice low kick that buckles La Bor's knee momentarily.
La Bor misses with a looping left.
Lester fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
La Bor throws a jab but it's blocked by Lester.
La Bor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Lester avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lester misses with a hook
and La Bor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lester is looking to chop away at La Bor's legs.
Lester throws a jab when La Bor was well out of range.
Lester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from La Bor.
Lester circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lester counters with a straight right hand.
La Bor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lester counters with a nice uppercut.
La Bor staying out of range there.
La Bor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lester throws out the jab.
Lester throws out a loose jab but La Bor uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
La Bor thumps Lester with a low kick.
La Bor throws a hook but Lester blocks it.
La Bor throws a body punch but Lester moves out of range.
La Bor digs a good body shot into Lester's ribs.
Lester looks to land a right hand but La Bor moved out of range.
La Bor cracks Lester with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lester misses with an uppercut
and La Bor counters with a right hand to the body.
La Bor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
La Bor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lester cracks La Bor with an open hand slap.
A big left from La Bor misses.
La Bor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lester.
La Bor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Moe Lester will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
La Bor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lester's calf.
Lester looks to land a left hand but La Bor moved out of range nicely.
Lester is looking to slow La Bor down with leg kicks.
La Bor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lester moves away.
La Bor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lester throws out the jab.
Lester dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on La Bor. That did some damage!
Lester lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
La Bor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
La Bor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from La Bor.
Lester looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lester throws a hook but La Bor avoids it easily.
La Bor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lester moves away.
La Bor throws an overhand right that lands on Lester's shoulder, as Lester tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Lester was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
La Bor scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
La Bor misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lester! But no joy.
La Bor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lester can pounce on him.
La Bor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lester counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps La Bor thinking.
A slow jab from Lester misses its intended target.
La Bor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lester thumps La Bor with a low kick.
That kick from La Bor tenderised Lester's leg. Lester is trying to keep his angry face on.
La Bor throws an off balance right hand
and Lester counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
La Bor throws a lazy uppercut
and Lester counters with a nice kick to the body.
La Bor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Lester misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from La Bor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lester connects with a good right hand that stumbles La Bor. La Bor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
La Bor tries to close the distance and clinch but Lester swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
La Bor backing away here, and Lester unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lester scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Bor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
La Bor blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Lester misses the target.
Lester wants to land a leg kick but La Bor is out of range.
Lester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La Bor.
La Bor misses with an uppercut
and Lester counters with a lovely straight right hand!
La Bor just misses with a punch to the body.
Lester misses with a body punch #CL#
and La Bor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lester tries to throw a body punch but La Bor avoids it by throwing Lester back against the cage.
Lester tries to throw a body punch but La Bor avoids it by throwing Lester back against the cage.
La Bor doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for La Bor.
Lester's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lester throws a head punch that misses.
La Bor lands a left hand.
Lester lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lester tries to work over La Bor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
La Bor tries to work over Lester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
La Bor tries to work over Lester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lester lands with a light punch inside.
La Bor misses with the head strike.
La Bor lands a right hand.
La Bor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
La Bor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, La Bor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lester misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Lester.
Lester lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Bor misses with a punch to the body.
La Bor has Lester pressed against the cage, preventing Lester from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A quick uppercut on the inside from La Bor.
Lester throws a head punch that misses.
La Bor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
La Bor keeps control of Lester as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Manuel La Bor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lester lands a nice shot to the body.
La Bor throws a head punch that misses.
La Bor has a couple of punches blocked by Lester.
Lester cracks La Bor with a nice body shot.
Lester misses with the head strike.
Lester scores with a hook to the body.
La Bor blocks a body shot from Lester.

And that's the end of the fight!
Moe Lester comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lester has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Moe Lester!

The defeated Manuel La Bor had this to say: 'This IS frustrating, but the training that I have received in preparation for you, will be followed with more. Nice win and I salute you.'.

 

Event: CFC 405     
Date:   Nov 04, 2016
#R1#
La Bor scores with a punch to the head.
La Bor swings for the body but Orlowski moves out of range.
It looked like Orlowski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
La Bor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
La Bor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
La Bor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
La Bor misses with a shot to the body
and Orlowski counters with a nice body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by La Bor.
A slapping leg kick lands for La Bor.
Orlowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
La Bor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from La Bor.
Orlowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orlowski throwing a counter right hand but La Bor manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by La Bor. #T1#
La Bor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orlowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Orlowski misses with a hook. La Bor ducked under it nicely.
La Bor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orlowski.
Orlowski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
La Bor with a hook.
Manuel La Bor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La Bor manages to avoid it.
Orlowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Orlowski.
La Bor tries to clinch up
and Orlowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Orlowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
La Bor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orlowski.
La Bor misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Orlowski misses with an uppercut. La Bor saw that one coming.
La Bor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orlowski, right into the meat.
Orlowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
La Bor catches Orlowski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
La Bor misses with a series of wild punches.
La Bor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Orlowski misses the shot to the body.
La Bor throws a hook but Orlowski blocks it.
La Bor misses with a low kick as Orlowski jumps back.
The fighters circling - Orlowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
La Bor connects with a nice looking jab.
Orlowski moves in looking to clinch but La Bor pushes him off.
La Bor misses with a lunging right hand
and Orlowski counters with a stiff right hand.
La Bor misses the jab.#CL#
Orlowski forces La Bor back against the cage and clinches.
Orlowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
La Bor misses with a punch on the inside.
La Bor has a couple of punches blocked by Orlowski.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Orlowski.#T4#
A short right from La Bor.
La Bor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Bor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Orlowski controlling the action here for a moment.
La Bor lands with a right to the head.
Orlowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Orlowski.
A head punch blocked on the inside by La Bor.
La Bor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Orlowski swings wildly with an uppercut but La Bor uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from La Bor.
La Bor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
La Bor misses with a punch to the body.
Orlowski tries to work over La Bor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
La Bor misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel La Bor dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
La Bor throws a right hand that misses
and Orlowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
La Bor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Orlowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Orlowski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from La Bor.
La Bor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Orlowski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #KD#
Orlowski lands a left and a right that send La Bor crashing to the mat, dazed. Orlowski thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Manuel La Bor has been cut.
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!#CL2#
La Bor moves into the clinch successfully.
Orlowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
La Bor misses with some punches.
La Bor misses with a punch to the body.
La Bor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
La Bor prevents a body shot from Orlowski.
Orlowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with La Bor's elbow.
La Bor misses with some punches. #BC2#
La Bor breaks from the clinch. #T1#
La Bor swings for the body but Orlowski moves out of range.
Manuel La Bor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
La Bor takes a swing at Orlowski's ribcage but misses.
La Bor misses with an uppercut
and Orlowski counters with a nice uppercut.
La Bor scores with a decent looking hook.
La Bor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orlowski.
Orlowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
La Bor lands a lovely overhand right.
La Bor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
La Bor scores with a jab. Orlowski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Orlowski misses with a looping right.
Orlowski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice shot lands for Orlowski.#T2#
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!
Orlowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
La Bor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
La Bor cracks Orlowski with an open hand slap.
La Bor blocks a jab.
Orlowski tries to clinch but La Bor moves out of range. #CL2#
La Bor takes the fight into the clinch.
La Bor misses with a body punch.
La Bor blocks the elbow strike.
La Bor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
La Bor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
La Bor blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlowski.
Orlowski blocks a body shot from La Bor.
La Bor has had enough of the clinch but Orlowski keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Orlowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
La Bor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Orlowski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Orlowski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice jab there from La Bor.
La Bor throws a jab when Orlowski was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Orlowski misses the target.
La Bor scores with a jab. Orlowski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Orlowski misses the shot to the body.
La Bor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Orlowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
La Bor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orlowski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
La Bor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As La Bor backs away, Orlowski returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
La Bor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orlowski quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T4#
Orlowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A leg kick checked by Orlowski.
Orlowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Bor dips to his left and cracks Orlowski with an uppercut!
Orlowski slips under a jab.
La Bor misses with a shot to the body
and Orlowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
La Bor misses with a looping left.
La Bor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Orlowski misses with a low kick.
Orlowski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
La Bor misses with a low kick.
Orlowski throwing a counter right hand but La Bor manages to avoid it.
La Bor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orlowski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel La Bor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Manuel La Bor's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Orlowski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
La Bor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orlowski.
Orlowski misses with a two punch combination.
La Bor thuds his right hand into Orlowski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Orlowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orlowski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
La Bor is looking to slow Orlowski down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Bor swings for the body but Orlowski moves out of range.
La Bor misses with an uppercut. Orlowski saw that one coming.
Orlowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by La Bor. #T1#
La Bor misses with a combination
and Orlowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
La Bor scores with a three punch combo!
La Bor throws a looping overhand right but Orlowski ducks down to avoid it.
La Bor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Orlowski misses with a right hand
and La Bor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
La Bor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
La Bor connects with a crisp jab.
Orlowski ducks under a wild hook from La Bor.
La Bor misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Orlowski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
La Bor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Orlowski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orlowski throws a push kick but La Bor slaps the foot to one side.
Karol Orlowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Bor misses with a hook. Orlowski ducked under it nicely.
La Bor throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from La Bor misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Orlowski.
La Bor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Orlowski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
La Bor tries to bum rush Orlowski with a series of wild strikes but Orlowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
La Bor moves into range and connects with a jab.
La Bor throws a big shot that misses.
Orlowski throwing a counter right hand but La Bor manages to avoid it.
Orlowski scores with a decent looking hook.
Orlowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
La Bor throws a shot from downtown. Orlowski moves away and avoids it.
La Bor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
La Bor misses with a looping left.
La Bor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orlowski moves away.
La Bor scores with a jab to the head.
Orlowski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
La Bor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orlowski.
La Bor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Orlowski.
La Bor lands a body shot.
La Bor misses the shot to the body.
Orlowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
La Bor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
La Bor lands a nice looking body kick.
Orlowski throws out a leg kick but La Bor moves out of range and Orlowski only half commits.
Orlowski throws a head kick but La Bor moves out of range.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Orlowski misses the target.
It seemed like La Bor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Orlowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract La Bor.
La Bor throws a quick inside leg kick.
La Bor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
La Bor swings for the body but Orlowski moves out of range.
La Bor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
La Bor looks to score with a jab to the body but Orlowski is just out of range.
La Bor misses with an uppercut. Orlowski saw that one coming.
La Bor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orlowski.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel La Bor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well La Bor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel La Bor!

An out of breath and clearly excited Manuel La Bor thanked Bushido Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: CFC 401     
Date:   Oct 21, 2016
#R1#
La Bor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Holzken's hands.
La Bor slips under a jab from Holzken.
La Bor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Holzken misses with a straight left.
La Bor throws a combination that misses
and Holzken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Holzken slips a jab from La Bor.
And Holzken tries to counter it with a takedown but La Bor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from Holzken does it's job there.
La Bor throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
so Holzken counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Holzken looking to pass the guard.
Holzken trying to control but La Bor is working from the bottom.
My spies in The Million Dollar Performance Center inform me that Holzken has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Holzken is pushing down on La Bor's leg trying to pass to half guard. La Bor is fighting to maintain full guard but Holzken has managed to sneak the leg through.
Holzken wants to free his trapped foot but La Bor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Holzken works his way into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Holzken working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Holzken working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
La Bor struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Holzken thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Holzken tries for a kimura but La Bor is defending well.
Holzken content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB2#
Holzken is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. La Bor looks calm but he's in trouble here. Holzken gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. La Bor is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Holzken lets go of the hold and La Bor can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodney Holzken!
Rodney Holzken took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
The defeated Manuel La Bor had this to say: 'This IS frustrating, but the training that I have received in preparation for you, will be followed with more. Nice win and I salute you.'.

 

Event: CFC 390     
Date:   Aug 27, 2016
#R1#
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La Bor manages to avoid it.
Silva moves to clinch but La Bor breaks away
and La Bor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva misses with a shot to the body
and La Bor counters with a two punch combo.
La Bor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - La Bor circles away.
Silva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but La Bor ducks down to avoid it.
La Bor tries a quick counter leg kick but Silva is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Bor lands a head shot.
Silva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling La Bor to score with a decent uppercut.
Silva misses with a lunging right hand
and La Bor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Silva's knee momentarily.
La Bor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva misses the shot to the body. #T1##CL#
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
La Bor tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing La Bor back against the cage.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Silva as the two fighters clinch.
La Bor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
La Bor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as La Bor controls his hands.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
La Bor blocks a body shot from Silva.
La Bor blocks a body shot from Silva.
La Bor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
La Bor blocks an uppercut.
La Bor prevents a body shot from Silva.
A nice right hand lands inside from La Bor. #CUT2#
It looks like Kron Silva has been cut.
Silva keeps control of La Bor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
La Bor can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva prevents a body shot from La Bor.
La Bor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
La Bor swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC2#
La Bor breaks from the clinch.
La Bor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
La Bor misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
La Bor gets tackled into the cage by Silva. Silva maintains the clinch.
La Bor misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from La Bor. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silva.
La Bor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as La Bor controls his hands.
La Bor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
La Bor misses with a body punch.
Silva pressing his opponent against the cage.
Silva slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Silva for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Silva misses with some punches.
La Bor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
La Bor throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
La Bor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
La Bor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Silva stalls.
La Bor has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Silva seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if La Bor can turn it around.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
La Bor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Silva keeps control of La Bor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
La Bor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Silva.
Silva tries a body shot but La Bor blocks it. #BC2#
La Bor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
La Bor cracks the inside of Silva's front leg. #CL#
Silva clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silva.
La Bor misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for La Bor.
La Bor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel La Bor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kron Silva'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.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. La Bor does a little dance to reset his feet.
La Bor throws a counter combo.
La Bor throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
La Bor gets tackled into the cage by Silva. Silva maintains the clinch.
Silva trying to stall but La Bor improves his position.
La Bor scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of La Bor backwards.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from La Bor fails to land.
Silva blocks a body shot from La Bor.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
La Bor tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing La Bor back against the cage. #T1##BC2#
La Bor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Silva rushes La Bor and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
La Bor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva wants to clinch but La Bor slips to the side
and La Bor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - La Bor circles away.
Manuel La Bor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
La Bor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Silva swings for the body but La Bor moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from La Bor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
La Bor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
La Bor lands a leg kick that knocks Silva off balance momentarily.
Silva tries to clinch but La Bor moves out of range.
La Bor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Silva throws a right hand that misses
and La Bor counters with an outside leg kick. #T2#
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
La Bor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A quick step to the side and Silva tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from La Bor does it's job there.
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!#CL#
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
La Bor blocks a body shot from Silva.
La Bor pushes Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Silva tries a body shot but La Bor blocks it.
Silva lands a body shot in the clinch.
La Bor working aggressively here.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but La Bor avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from La Bor.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by La Bor.
Silva misses with a body punch. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, La Bor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silva stalling the fight.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
La Bor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as La Bor controls his hands.
Kron Silva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
La Bor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
La Bor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Silva.
La Bor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
La Bor misses with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Silva.
La Bor is leaning against Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
La Bor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
La Bor lands with a right to the head.
La Bor is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Silva is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
La Bor tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
La Bor blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Silva lands a left hand.
La Bor scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Silva.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Bor throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
La Bor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
La Bor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
La Bor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with La Bor's elbow.
La Bor tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by La Bor.
A right handed body shot lands from La Bor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel La Bor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kron Silva's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Silva tries to clinch up
and La Bor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Silva misses the jab.
La Bor scores with a jab to the head.
La Bor throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Silva checks a leg kick. #CL#
Silva rushes La Bor and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Silva.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva lands with a left to the head.
La Bor blocks a body shot from Silva.
La Bor tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position. #T1#
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by La Bor.
Silva tries to work over La Bor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
La Bor blocks a body shot from Silva.
La Bor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Bor has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
La Bor misses with some punches.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as La Bor controls his hands.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
La Bor tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
La Bor struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Silva stalls. #BC2#
La Bor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva swings away with a body shot that misses
and La Bor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
La Bor throws a leg kick which misses Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Silva tries to avoid it.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from La Bor.
Silva is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Silva misses with a body punch
letting La Bor counter with a right hand.
Silva wants to clinch
and La Bor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kron Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from La Bor misses.
La Bor throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by La Bor. La Bor obviously looking to wear him down.
La Bor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3#
La Bor throws a leg kick
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva is looking to wear down La Bor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from La Bor.
Silva takes a swing at La Bor's ribcage but misses.
La Bor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
La Bor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by La Bor.
Silva seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
La Bor throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Silva tries to counter by clinching up but La Bor breaks away and moves out of range.
Silva tries to clinch up
letting La Bor counter with a right hand.
La Bor avoids the body shot from Silva.
A little jabbing left from La Bor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from La Bor.
Silva is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4##CL#
Silva instigates a clinch.
Silva stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
La Bor lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as La Bor controls the action.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
La Bor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by La Bor.
Silva pushes La Bor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Silva blocks a body shot from La Bor.
Silva lands a body shot in the clinch.
Silva keeps control of La Bor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel La Bor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got La Bor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel La Bor!

Manuel La Bor managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bushido Nutrition, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: LEGACY! 79     
Date:   Aug 06, 2016
#R1#
La Bor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holzken.
La Bor throws a head kick but Holzken moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from La Bor, right into the meat.
La Bor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Holzken looks to score with a jab to the body but La Bor is just out of range.
La Bor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
La Bor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holzken moves away.
Holzken changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Holzken looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
La Bor avoids the body shot from Holzken.
As Holzken backs off La Bor throws a huge counter combo but Holzken manages to avoid it all.
Manuel La Bor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Holzken.
Holzken lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circling - La Bor throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Holzken avoids the body shot from La Bor.
Holzken changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
La Bor misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Holzken counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
La Bor has one foot on Holzken's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Holzken throws a body punch but La Bor moves out of range.
Holzken misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
La Bor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
La Bor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Manuel La Bor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holzken showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from La Bor. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holzken swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by La Bor.
La Bor throws a right hand that Holzken ducks under and follows up with a left that Holzken also avoids with ease.
Holzken takes a swing at La Bor's ribcage but misses.
La Bor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
La Bor throws a body punch but Holzken moves out of range.
Holzken attempts a counter takedown but La Bor avoids it well and moves away.
La Bor moves out of range of the strikes.
Holzken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
La Bor misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Holzken. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Holzken.
La Bor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
La Bor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holzken.
La Bor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holzken throws a jab when La Bor was well out of range.
Holzken slips a jab from La Bor.
Nice cross by La Bor.
Holzken keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
La Bor lands a jab-cross combination. #T4#
Holzken scores with a nice head shot.
La Bor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holzken.
La Bor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Holzken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
La Bor cracks the inside of Holzken's front leg.
La Bor lands a nice looking body shot.
La Bor throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
and Holzken counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
La Bor told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Holzken passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Holzken tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Holzken has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
La Bor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel La Bor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
La Bor looks to clinch #TD#
and Holzken counters with a shoot takedown. La Bor fights it but they end up in guard.
Holzken pushing down on La Bor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Holzken wants to free his trapped foot but La Bor is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Holzken is looking for a kimura here.
Holzken uses his free foot to push down on La Bor's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for La Bor.
La Bor really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Holzken is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but La Bor is surviving well by controlling Holzken's body position as best he can.
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.#SUB#
Holzken has control of La Bor's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and La Bor regains control of the situation pretty easily.
La Bor can't escape the position. #SUB#
Holzken looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
La Bor regains half guard.#T1#
Holzken passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for La Bor! #SUB#
Holzken jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but La Bor manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Holzken wants to control but La Bor is keeping him busy.
La Bor is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Holzken off and has taken his back!
Holzken is in bad spot here.
Holzken is working hard here to advance position.
La Bor controlling the position well here. Holzken rolled but La Bor kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Holzken tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rodney Holzken overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holzken is working to get back to half guard. #T2#
La Bor with good strikes from the mount here!
Holzken working to try and regain half guard.
La Bor landing strikes from the mount and Holzken is in trouble!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holzken slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Holzken wants to improve his position but La Bor is controlling well.
La Bor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
La Bor prevents Holzken from improving his position.
La Bor is trying to control the action in half guard but Holzken is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Holzken tries to roll over but La Bor keeps him under control.
La Bor moves into full mount! Holzken won't be happy about that!
Holzken manages to regain half guard. Good work.
La Bor throwing shots but Holzken is blocking nicely. #SU2#
La Bor decides to stand and escape the position.
La Bor scores with a jab to the jaw.
La Bor just misses with a punch to the body.
Holzken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
La Bor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Holzken counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T4#
Holzken wants to pass the guard but La Bor is keeping the position.
Holzken stopping the sweep attempt from La Bor.
Holzken advances position into side control!
La Bor tries to bench press Holzken off him but Holzken keeps the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La Bor is not content to let Holzken control the position.
Holzken passes to full mount! That's big trouble for La Bor!
Holzken tries to control but La Bor wriggling away.
La Bor is looking to improve his position but Holzken isn't that keen on the idea.
La Bor is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Holzken with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB#
Holzken is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But La Bor has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from La Bor!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rodney Holzken will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
La Bor falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Holzken counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for La Bor! #SUB#
Holzken is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. La Bor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
La Bor tries to bench press Holzken off him but Holzken keeps the position.
Holzken advances to full mount.
La Bor is working to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holzken trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Holzken is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. La Bor can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB#
Holzken jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but La Bor manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T1#
La Bor is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
La Bor manages to get to full guard.
Holzken forces his way into half guard.
Holzken wants to pass the guard but La Bor is defending well.
La Bor moves into full guard.
Holzken stands and throws La Bor's legs to the side, diving into side control.
La Bor is looking to regain half guard here but Holzken keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Holzken tries for a kimura but La Bor is defending well. #SUB#
Holzken working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
La Bor pushes Holzken away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Holzken gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Holzken wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by La Bor, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Holzken is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. La Bor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
La Bor is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Holzken tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
La Bor tries to bench press Holzken off him but Holzken keeps the position. #T3#
La Bor prevents Holzken from improving position. #SUB#
Holzken thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Holzken is looking to take a break and control but La Bor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
La Bor tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Holzken wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by La Bor, who protects the arm well.
La Bor is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Holzken thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Holzken works to advance to full mount. La Bor defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T4#
La Bor is desperately trying to improve his position but Holzken has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Holzken wants to finish this one by submission but La Bor is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Holzken.
La Bor is wriggling around trying to escape.
Holzken tries to control but La Bor wriggling away. #SUB#
Holzken looking to secure an arm triangle but La Bor defends it well.
La Bor is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Holzken looking to secure an arm triangle but La Bor defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holzken can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as La Bor is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodney Holzken showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Holzken 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodney Holzken!

Our winner, Rodney Holzken, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Manuel La Bor stepped up to the mic, saying 'This IS frustrating, but the training that I have received in preparation for you, will be followed with more. Nice win and I salute you.'.

 

Event: LEGACY! 74     
Date:   Jul 09, 2016
#R1#
No joy there for La Bor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from La Bor.
Menethil does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Menethil swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
La Bor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Menethil.
La Bor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Menethil.
Menethil now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Menethil misses with a head kick.
A right-left combo lands from La Bor.
Manuel La Bor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Bor loads up on a big right hand but Menethil slips the punch.
La Bor looks to throw the jab but Menethil is out of range.
La Bor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Menethil's hands are dropping dangerously low here and La Bor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Menethil scrambles back to his feet.
La Bor 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.
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!
La Bor moves out of range of the body kick from Menethil.
La Bor cracks Menethil with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Menethil throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Menethil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La Bor.
Menethil scores with a jab to the head.
Menethil throws a body punch but La Bor moves out of range.
La Bor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Menethil lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as La Bor backs up against the cage.
Menethil looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
La Bor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
La Bor misses with a right hand
and Menethil counters with a lovely shot to the body.
La Bor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
La Bor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Menethil lands a nice looking body shot.
Menethil has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from La Bor finds it's way round the side to connect with Menethil's head.
Menethil lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Menethil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like La Bor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That kick from La Bor tenderised Menethil's leg. Menethil is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
La Bor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
La Bor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Menethil momentarily.
La Bor misses with a combination
and Menethil counters with a low kick, right behind La Bor 's knee.
Menethil throws the kick towards the body but La Bor avoids it.
La Bor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by La Bor.
Menethil looks to land a combination but La Bor avoids it well.
La Bor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Menethil is able to avoid easily.
Menethil tries to land a front kick but La Bor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Menethil scores with a hook to the body. La Bor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
La Bor lands an overhand right.
Menethil is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down La Bor rather than just go for the knockout.
Menethil scores with a hook.
La Bor looks to score with a jab to the body but Menethil is just out of range.
La Bor blocks a head kick by Menethil. #T3#
La Bor throws a big shot that misses.
Menethil gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Menethil ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
La Bor misses with a leg kick.
La Bor throws a body punch but Menethil moves out of range.
La Bor throws a body shot but no joy.
Menethil is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
La Bor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
La Bor punishes Menethil's body with a nice straight punch.
Menethil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Menethil looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
La Bor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Menethil's hands.
An inside leg kick lands from La Bor.
Crunch! Menethil slams his shin into La Bor's torso.
La Bor misses the body punch
and Menethil counters with a low kick, right behind La Bor 's knee. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menethil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
La Bor misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Menethil releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
La Bor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Menethil takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menethil. La Bor does a little dance to reset his feet.
La Bor misses the jab.
La Bor scores with the left hand. Menethil knows he should have avoided that one.
La Bor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Menethil. Menethil obviously looking to wear him down.
It looks like La Bor has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Menethil moves out of range of the strikes.
Menethil slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menethil. La Bor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Menethil throws a hook to the side of La Bor's head but La Bor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
La Bor throws a low kick but Menethil avoids it.
La Bor slips under a jab from Menethil.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Manuel La Bor will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Good work by Menethil as he checks the leg kick.
Menethil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
La Bor with a hook.
La Bor misses with a hook.
La Bor misses with a wild body shot.
La Bor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
La Bor lands with an uppercut that bounces Menethil off the cage and back into range.
La Bor lands with a shot to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Menethil in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
La Bor throws the left hand but Menethil avoids the punch easily.
Menethil takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menethil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La Bor manages to avoid it.
La Bor feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A nice combination there by La Bor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La Bor takes one to the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Menethil checks a leg kick.
Menethil only half commits to the counter leg kick.
La Bor throws a hook but Menethil avoids it easily.#T1#
Menethil lands with a shot to the body.
Menethil looks for the body kick but La Bor saw that one coming.
La Bor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Menethil takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Menethil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from La Bor.
Menethil thinks about the counter body kick.
La Bor throws a leg kick which misses Menethil's front leg but catches the back leg as Menethil tries to avoid it.
Menethil throws a jab when La Bor was well out of range.
Menethil throws a body kick that misses.
La Bor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
La Bor throws a leg kick which misses Menethil's front leg but catches the back leg as Menethil tries to avoid it.
La Bor connects with a body shot.
Menethil moves out of range as La Bor strikes.
La Bor moves out of range as Menethil throws a body kick.
As Menethil backs away, La Bor returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Menethil fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Menethil misses the shot to the body. #T2#
La Bor misses with a low kick.
La Bor jabs Menethil to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Bor motions for Menethil to come forward. La Bor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Menethil takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Menethil uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before La Bor has time to react.
Menethil checks the leg kick nicely there.
Menethil lands with a thumping leg kick.
Menethil misses with a wild combination.
Menethil throws a front kick aimed at La Bor's knee but La Bor avoids it well.
La Bor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from La Bor, right into the meat.
La Bor jabs Menethil right on the nose. Menethil blinks but takes it well.
Menethil tried to score with a low kick but La Bor checks it.#T3#
Menethil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Menethil lands a nice shot that snaps La Bor's head back.
Menethil throws a jab when La Bor was well out of range.
Menethil throws an overhand right that lands on La Bor's shoulder, as La Bor tries to avoid the shot.
La Bor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Menethil on the side of the head.
Menethil keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Menethil thows a left - swing and a miss!
Menethil misses with a few strikes there.
Menethil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from La Bor.
Menethil misses with an attempted mid kick.
La Bor throws a big counter combination but Menethil scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
La Bor takes a swing at Menethil's ribcage but misses.
Menethil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Menethil is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by La Bor. #T4#
La Bor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Menethil throws a nice looking combination but La Bor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
La Bor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Menethil.
Menethil misses with a wild body shot.
La Bor scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Bor just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Menethil. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Menethil.
La Bor misses with a straight right.
La Bor takes a swing at Menethil's ribcage but misses.
Menethil misses with an uppercut
and La Bor counters with a right hand to the body.
La Bor does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Menethil throws a big counter head kick but La Bor avoids it with no problem.
Menethil slips a jab from La Bor.
La Bor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left and a right from Menethil both land. Nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel La Bor dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Menethil scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by La Bor.
La Bor looks to score with a jab to the body but Menethil is just out of range.
La Bor throws a hook but Menethil blocks it.
La Bor throws a one two combo.
La Bor thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Menethil responds with a good body kick, but La Bor manages to step out the way in time.
Manuel La Bor is winning the standup battle so far.
Menethil pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
La Bor misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Menethil! But no joy.
La Bor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
La Bor misses with a wild body shot.
La Bor blocks a jab.
Menethil misses with a combination
and La Bor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La Bor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Menethil manages to avoid it.#T1#
La Bor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Menethil.
La Bor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
La Bor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Menethil takes one on the chin but seems OK.
La Bor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Menethil can do to turn this around?
Menethil cracks La Bor with a good jab.
La Bor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Menethil's head backwards.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Menethil might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, La Bor has got the better of the exchanges.
La Bor looks to score with a jab to the body but Menethil is just out of range.
La Bor looks to throw the jab but Menethil is out of range.
Menethil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
La Bor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Menethil moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Menethil doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Menethil slips a straight right by La Bor.
Menethil takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by La Bor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
La Bor throws the left hand but Menethil avoids the punch easily.#T2#
La Bor misses with a hook. Menethil ducked under it nicely.
La Bor throws the left hand but Menethil avoids the punch easily.
La Bor moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMenethil.
Nice defenses there by Menethil.
La Bor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
La Bor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Menethil takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
La Bor lands with a good body shot.
Menethil tries a head kick but it misses.
La Bor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Menethil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Menethil lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sloppy strikes from La Bor. Those never looked like landing.
Menethil thows a body kick. La Bor tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T3#
La Bor throws a looping overhand right but Menethil ducks down to avoid it.
Menethil slips a jab from La Bor.
Menethil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as La Bor throws out the jab.
La Bor throws out a powerful jab.
Menethil misses with a double jab.
La Bor defending well as Menethil loads up on a big left hand.
La Bor misses with a wild body shot.
Menethil takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
La Bor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Menethil counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
La Bor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Menethil looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
La Bor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Menethil dips to his left and cracks La Bor with an uppercut!
La Bor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
A head kick from Menethil lands but La Bor takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La Bor works the jab nicely.
La Bor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Menethil manages to avoid it.
Menethil looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Menethil misses with an attempted mid kick.
Menethil defending well as La Bor loads up on a big left hand.
Menethil scores with a three punch combo!
Menethil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from La Bor.
La Bor scoring well with a low kick there.
Menethil tests La Bor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
La Bor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
La Bor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Menethil.
A counter left hand to the body from La Bor misses its target.
Menethil throws a lazy head kick
and La Bor counters with a straight right hand.
Arthas Menethil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
La Bor misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel La Bor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well La Bor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel La Bor!

During a confident post fight interview, Manuel La Bor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: LEGACY! 69     
Date:   Jun 11, 2016
#R1#
Good exchange - La Bor coming out on top.
Koski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
La Bor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Koski. Koski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
La Bor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
La Bor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koski.
Koski backing away here, and La Bor unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Koski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from La Bor.
Jab, jab by Koski - just one landing.
A telegraphed right hand from La Bor misses the target. #CL#
Koski moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Koski just misses with a elbow thrown towards La Bor's brow. #BC#
Koski breaks the clinch.
Koski throws a nice inside leg kick.
La Bor connects with a right hand. Koski shakes it off.
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!
Koski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Otso Koski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Bor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Koski on the side of the head.
La Bor defending well as Koski loads up on a big left hand.
Koski just misses with a punch to the body.
Koski lands a jab to the nose.
A good leg kick by Koski. #T1#
La Bor circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Koski closes the distance and clinches.
La Bor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
La Bor wants to get back to striking at distance but Koski won't allow it.
La Bor avoids a wild elbow strike from Koski.
Koski throws an elbow that misses.
Koski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
La Bor avoids the elbow strike from Koski, against the cage.
La Bor gets through Koski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Koski displaying some good clinch control by pressing La Bor up against the cage.
La Bor misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
La Bor breaks the clinch.
La Bor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
La Bor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Koski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and La Bor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Koski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Koski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Some bone on bone action there as La Bor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koski is looking to slow La Bor down with leg kicks.
Koski tries to score with a low kick but La Bor moves his leg out of the way.
Koski looks to score with a jab to the body but La Bor is just out of range.
Koski tries to move into range but La Bor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
La Bor throws a looping overhand right but Koski ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Koski does it's job there.
Koski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Koski tries to close the distance and clinch up but La Bor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
La Bor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
La Bor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
La Bor misses with a looping left.
Koski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
La Bor throws a hook but Koski blocks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Koski.
La Bor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
La Bor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Koski lands with an uppercut that bounces La Bor off the cage and back into range.
La Bor misses with a lunging right hand
and Koski counters with a leg kick. #T3#
Koski lands a high kick!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts La Bor, as that shot connected.
Koski ducks right into an uppercut from La Bor.
Koski walks into a left hand.
La Bor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La Bor manages to avoid it.
La Bor throws a counter combo.
Koski misses with a hook
and La Bor counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Koski.
A jab from La Bor does it's job there.#ROC2#
Koski is rocked!
La Bor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
La Bor swings for the body but Koski moves out of range.
La Bor looks to throw the jab but Koski is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Koski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Bor wants to slow Koski down by chopping away at his legs.
Koski lands with a hook. La Bor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
La Bor looks to land a combination but Koski avoids it well.
La Bor is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Koski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#CL#
Koski drives through and clinches with La Bor against the cage. #T4#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Koski. #BC#
Koski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Koski tries to clinch there but La Bor circles away.
La Bor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koski.
Koski slips a jab and a cross from La Bor.
Koski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koski tries a head kick but it misses.
Koski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by La Bor.
La Bor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
La Bor takes one to the chin there.
A telegraphed right hand from La Bor misses the target.
Koski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from La Bor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
La Bor takes a swing at Koski's ribcage but misses.
Koski wants to land a leg kick but La Bor is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koski fails in his attempt to clinch.
La Bor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Koski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! La Bor scrambles back to his feet.
La Bor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Koski's head backwards.
A jab from Koski does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Otso Koski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Koski punishes La Bor's body with a nice straight punch.
La Bor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from La Bor.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
La Bor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Koski moves out of range as La Bor strikes.
Koski moves out of range as La Bor strikes.
Koski misses with a looping right.
La Bor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Koski throws a hook to the side of La Bor's head but La Bor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
La Bor unleashes a big counter combination but Koski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Koski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from La Bor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Koski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Koski tries to work over La Bor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
La Bor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koski's elbow.
Koski can't break the clinch.
Koski throws an elbow that misses.
La Bor tries to circle away but Koski has him pinned against the cage.
Koski misses with an elbow over the top.
Koski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Koski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koski misses with an elbow over the top.
Koski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Koski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Koski stalling against the cage.
La Bor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
La Bor lands a body shot.
Koski tries to throw a body punch but La Bor avoids it by throwing Koski back against the cage.
La Bor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koski's elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Koski throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Koski misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Koski breaks the clinch.
La Bor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
La Bor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koski was well out of range. Poor timing from La Bor.
Koski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
La Bor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
La Bor's corner calls for a 1-2. La Bor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koski misses with a wild body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by La Bor as he connects with a hook.
Koski avoids the body shot from La Bor.
Koski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
La Bor tries to keep at a distance but Koski has taken the fight into the clinch.
La Bor tries to throw a body punch but Koski avoids it by throwing La Bor back against the cage. #BC#
Koski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
La Bor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koski was well out of range. Poor timing from La Bor.
Koski fires out a quick counter leg kick but La Bor just manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Koski. #T3#
Koski just misses with a punch to the body.
Koski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from La Bor.
Koski tries to clinch but La Bor is having none of it.
La Bor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Koski avoids a kick to the body.
Koski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but La Bor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Koski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from La Bor.
Some bone on bone action there as Koski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
La Bor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Koski misses with a low kick.
Koski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
La Bor was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Koski moves into the clinch.
La Bor prevents a body shot from Koski.
La Bor avoids the elbow strike from Koski, against the cage.
Koski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koski prevents La Bor from breaking the clinch.
Koski throws an elbow but it misses.
Koski misses with an elbow strike.
La Bor dodges an elbow strike from Koski. #T4##BC2#
La Bor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Otso Koski is winning the standup battle so far.
Koski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
La Bor scores with a shot to the body.
Koski staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koski lands a really nice looking cross but La Bor seems unphased.
Koski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Koski throws a big shot that misses.
Koski throws a body punch but La Bor moves out of range.
La Bor moves out of range as Koski strikes.
Koski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice shot lands for La Bor.
Koski moves into range and connects with a jab.
La Bor throws the left hand but Koski avoids the punch easily.
Koski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Otso Koski will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
La Bor checks a low kick from Koski.
La Bor connects with a looping right hand.
Koski misses with a wild body shot.
Koski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Koski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
La Bor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Koski with a body shot.
La Bor lands a head shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Koski as he connects with a hook.
Koski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oh Koski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koski throws a low kick, looking for La Bor's leg but La Bor calmly moves out of range.
La Bor cracks Koski with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Koski tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but La Bor pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Koski is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manuel La Bor!
Manuel La Bor seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Causing Havoc 65     
Date:   May 21, 2016
#R1#
Munoz misses with a low kick.
La Bor throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
La Bor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from La Bor misses.
Munoz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Munoz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
La Bor throws out a powerful jab.
Armondo Munoz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munoz misses with a leg kick.
Munoz is looking to land body kicks.
La Bor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Munoz throws out the jab.
Munoz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Munoz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
La Bor counters with a body kick.
Munoz throws out a powerful jab.
Munoz scores with a crisp jab that stopped La Bor in his tracks.
Munoz is looking to slow La Bor down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
La Bor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A lazy body kick from Munoz
and La Bor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
La Bor misses with a few strikes there.
La Bor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Munoz misses with a body kick.
La Bor throws the left hand but Munoz avoids the punch easily.
Munoz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
La Bor thows a body kick. Munoz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
La Bor misses with a shot to the body
and Munoz counters with a stiff right hand.
Munoz cracks La Bor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Munoz scores with a body shot.
Munoz throws a low kick, looking for La Bor's leg but La Bor calmly moves out of range.
La Bor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
La Bor tries to work over Munoz's front leg with a kick but Munoz checks it.
Munoz moves out of range of the leg kick from La Bor.
Munoz lands with a hook. La Bor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Munoz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Bor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Munoz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
La Bor scores with a decent looking hook.
Munoz checks a leg kick.#T2#
La Bor misses with a low kick.
Munoz swings for the body but La Bor moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from La Bor misses.
Munoz lands a nice shot to the body.
La Bor moves forwards but Munoz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
La Bor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Munoz looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Munoz throws a series of punches but La Bor moves out of range.
La Bor slips under a jab.
La Bor moves out of range of the body kick.
Munoz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Munoz throws a nice looking combination but La Bor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
La Bor stalks Munoz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Munoz's face. Munoz staggers backwards, shaken.
Munoz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La Bor.
Munoz pushes La Bor away with a front kick.
La Bor missing with a left hand there. Munoz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
La Bor steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Munoz. That one must have hurt.
Munoz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
As Munoz backs off La Bor throws a huge counter combo but Munoz manages to avoid it all.
Munoz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
La Bor tests Munoz's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Armondo Munoz has been cut.
La Bor throws a leg kick
and Munoz counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice shot by Munoz.
Munoz misses with a kick to the body.
La Bor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Munoz with a body shot.
Munoz looks for the body kick but La Bor saw that one coming.
La Bor tries to score with a low kick but Munoz moves his leg out of the way.
La Bor misses with a body shot
and Munoz makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. La Bor really felt that one!
Munoz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Munoz throws a chopping leg kick but La Bor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
La Bor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Munoz avoids a kick to the body.
Munoz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Munoz tries to work over La Bor's front leg with a kick but La Bor checks it.
La Bor throws a shot from downtown. Munoz moves away and avoids it.
A clash of legs there as La Bor blocks the low kick.
La Bor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
La Bor throws a low kick but Munoz moves out of range easily.
La Bor avoids the body shot from Munoz.
Munoz misses with a low kick. #T4#
Munoz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
La Bor was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munoz throws a half hearted mid kick.
La Bor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
La Bor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Munoz was well out of range. Poor timing from La Bor.
Both fighters circling a little - Munoz finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Munoz throws a low kick, looking for La Bor's leg but La Bor calmly moves out of range.
La Bor with a nice cross.
Munoz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Munoz is looking to chop away at La Bor's legs.
La Bor throws a wild body kick that Munoz sees coming a mile off.
La Bor misses the jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Munoz. That snapped La Bor's head back.
La Bor throws a series of punches but Munoz avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La Bor throws a lazy body kick
and Munoz counters with a stiff right hand.
Munoz throws a nice outside leg kick.
La Bor misses with a wild body shot.
La Bor lands a nice hook to Munoz's body. Munoz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Armondo Munoz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Armondo Munoz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Munoz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of La Bor's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Munoz.
Munoz scores with a push kick.
Munoz throws a head kick that misses
and La Bor counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Armondo Munoz is winning the standup battle so far.
Munoz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A swing and a miss from La Bor.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but La Bor might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Munoz has got the better of the exchanges.
Munoz just misses with a punch to the body.
La Bor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Munoz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
La Bor misses the jab.
La Bor slips under a jab.
Munoz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Munoz misses with a wild body shot.
La Bor misses with a series of wild punches.
Munoz blocks a head kick by La Bor.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Munoz - that will leave a mark!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munoz looks to land a body kick but La Bor moved away.#T1#
Munoz 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.
La Bor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Munoz throws a leg kick that misses.
La Bor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Munoz throws a leg kick that is checked
letting La Bor counter with a right hand.
Munoz with a nice cross.
A jab from La Bor does it's job there.
Jab by La Bor.
La Bor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Munoz cracks La Bor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
La Bor has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Munoz.
Munoz scores with a kick to the midsection.
Munoz throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
La Bor misses with an attempted mid kick.
La Bor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Munoz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
La Bor throws a wild body kick that Munoz sees coming a mile off.
La Bor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
La Bor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Munoz throws a big counter combination but La Bor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Munoz lands a lovely overhand right.
Munoz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
La Bor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Munoz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Munoz throws a push kick but La Bor slaps the foot to one side.
Munoz slips a jab and a cross from La Bor.
La Bor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
La Bor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Munoz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Munoz fires out a quick counter leg kick but La Bor just manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Munoz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Munoz lands a really nice looking cross but La Bor seems unphased.
Munoz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Munoz.
Munoz lands a leg kick that knocks La Bor off balance momentarily.
La Bor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Munoz staying out of range there.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Munoz.
Munoz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that La Bor can do to turn this around?
Munoz takes a swing at La Bor's ribcage but misses.
Munoz lands a nice looking kick to the body. La Bor takes a step back to recover.
La Bor throws a push kick but Munoz slaps the foot to one side.
Munoz lands a nice leg kick that just misses La Bor's sensitive parts.
La Bor looks to throw a body kick
and Munoz counters with a thumping low kick.
Munoz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
La Bor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
La Bor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Munoz tried to counter with a leg kick but La Bor avoided it.
La Bor misses with a wild body shot.
Munoz throws a sloppy head kick
enabling La Bor to counter with a crisp jab.
La Bor throws a leg kick which misses Munoz's front leg but catches the back leg as Munoz tries to avoid it.
Munoz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
La Bor throws a leg kick
and Munoz counters with a low kick, right behind La Bor 's knee.
La Bor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Munoz manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Bor misses with a hook.
La Bor on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Munoz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Munoz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Munoz throws a push kick but La Bor slaps the foot to one side.
Nice body kick there by Munoz.
La Bor catches Munoz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Munoz keeps La Bor at a distance using the push kick.
Munoz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Munoz lands with a thumping leg kick.
A leg kick checked by La Bor.
A nice side step and La Bor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
La Bor throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La Bor throws a body kick that misses.
A lazy body kick from Munoz
letting La Bor counter with a right hand.
Munoz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but La Bor checks it well.
Munoz throws a looping overhand right but La Bor ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Armondo Munoz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Armondo Munoz's cut.
That's time! Munoz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
La Bor moves out of range as Munoz throws a body kick.
La Bor blocks a low kick nicely.
La Bor throws a right and a left that both miss.
La Bor throws out a leg kick but Munoz moves out of range and La Bor only half commits.
Munoz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Munoz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Munoz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
La Bor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Munoz.
Munoz throws a body kick that misses.
La Bor was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Munoz scores with a hook to the body. La Bor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
La Bor blocks a head kick by Munoz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Bor throws a leg kick but Munoz moved away.
La Bor cracks Munoz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Munoz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by La Bor.
La Bor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Munoz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Munoz defending well as La Bor loads up on a big left hand.
Munoz misses with a body shot.
La Bor looks for the body kick but Munoz saw that one coming.
Munoz lands with a nice body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Munoz checks a leg kick.
Munoz avoids the body shot from La Bor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Munoz. La Bor does a little dance to reset his feet.
La Bor lands a body shot.
Munoz looks for the body kick but La Bor saw that one coming.
Munoz cracks the inside of La Bor's front leg.
La Bor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
La Bor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Munoz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Munoz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches La Bor on the side of the head.
La Bor throws a looping overhand right but Munoz ducks down to avoid it.
La Bor dodges the punch combination from Munoz. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munoz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Munoz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and La Bor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Munoz's knee momentarily.
La Bor looks to land a right hand but Munoz moved out of range.
La Bor slips under a jab from Munoz.
La Bor takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Munoz takes a swing at La Bor's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Munoz.
La Bor tries to land a body kick
and Munoz counters with an inside leg kick.
Munoz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice body kick there by Munoz.
La Bor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
La Bor misses with a left hand
and Munoz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
La Bor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Munoz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Munoz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by La Bor.
Munoz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Munoz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
La Bor walks forward, straight into a front kick from Munoz.
Munoz misses with a straight right.
A solid body kick from Munoz.
La Bor avoids a kick to the body.
Munoz blocks the body kick.
La Bor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
La Bor blocks a leg kick.
Munoz throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from La Bor.
A low kick from La Bor misses
and Munoz counters with a nice uppercut.
Manuel La Bor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Armondo Munoz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
La Bor avoids the head kick by Munoz.
La Bor throws a shot from downtown. Munoz moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munoz thuds his shin into the meat of La Bor's side.
La Bor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Munoz connects with a good right hand that stumbles La Bor. La Bor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Munoz avoids the head kick by La Bor.
La Bor tries to land a front kick but Munoz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
La Bor throws a hook but Munoz avoids it easily.
La Bor misses the shot to the body.
La Bor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
La Bor misses with a straight left.
La Bor misses with a kick to the body
letting Munoz counter with a right hand.
Munoz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but La Bor was well out of range. Poor timing from Munoz.
Munoz fakes the leg kick and cracks La Bor in the body.
La Bor misses the shot to the body.
Munoz throws a wild body kick that La Bor sees coming a mile off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Armondo Munoz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Munoz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armondo Munoz!

A very excited looking Armondo Munoz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Manuel La Bor stepped up to the mic, saying 'This IS frustrating, but the training that I have received in preparation for you, will be followed with more. Nice win and I salute you.'.

 

Event: Havoc Midweek Madness 8     
Date:   Apr 13, 2016
#R1#
La Bor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krakowiak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
La Bor throws the left hand but Krakowiak avoids the punch easily.
Krakowiak 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.
La Bor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
La Bor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krakowiak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krakowiak explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
La Bor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Krakowiak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Krakowiak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krakowiak blocks a low kick nicely.
La Bor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krakowiak.
La Bor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Krakowiak blocks a low kick nicely.
La Bor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Bor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krakowiak.
Krakowiak just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLa Bor.
Krakowiak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
La Bor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice shot lands for Krakowiak.
A jab lands there for Krakowiak.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krakowiak scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
La Bor misses with a looping left.
Krakowiak looks to score with a jab to the body but La Bor is just out of range.
Krakowiak lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
La Bor ducks under a wild hook from Krakowiak.
Krakowiak throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Krakowiak closes the distance and pushes La Bor back into the cage.#BC2#
Krakowiak breaks from the clinch.
La Bor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Krakowiak wants to land a leg kick but La Bor is out of range.
La Bor is looking to chop away at Krakowiak's legs.
La Bor blocks the body kick.
La Bor misses with a looping left.
Krakowiak misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from La Bor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krakowiak drops his hands momentarily and La Bor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
La Bor misses with a lunging right hand
and Krakowiak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
La Bor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
La Bor swings for the body but Krakowiak moves out of range.
Krakowiak throws out a counter right but La Bor avoids it with no problem.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Bor throws the kick towards the body but Krakowiak avoids it.
La Bor misses with a looping right.
Krakowiak appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
La Bor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Krakowiak takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
La Bor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
La Bor 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.
Krakowiak motions for La Bor to come forward. Krakowiak throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
La Bor lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circling - La Bor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krakowiak lands with a nice combination. La Bor backs away looking to recover.
La Bor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Krakowiak lands a nice looking body kick.
Krakowiak throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Krakowiak takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Krakowiak ducks under a wild hook from La Bor.
La Bor loads up on a big right hand but Krakowiak slips the punch.
Krakowiak gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
La Bor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Krakowiak is able to avoid easily.
Krakowiak moves out of range of the leg kick from La Bor.
Krakowiak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from La Bor.
La Bor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
La Bor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Krakowiak connects with a leg kick. La Bor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
La Bor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
La Bor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Krakowiak checks a low kick from La Bor.
La Bor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krakowiak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krakowiak moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Krakowiak 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.
La Bor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krakowiak throws a hook but La Bor blocks it.
It looked like La Bor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Krakowiak looks to land a left hand but La Bor moved out of range nicely.
It looked like La Bor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
La Bor takes one on the button.#T4#
La Bor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krakowiak is clearly trying to counter these attacks from La Bor with a body shot.
A slow jab from La Bor misses its intended target.
Krakowiak is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! La Bor had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Krakowiak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from La Bor.
Krakowiak throws out a powerful jab.
Nice straight punches there by Krakowiak. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Krakowiak.
Nice jab there from La Bor.
Krakowiak tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Krakowiak misses its intended target.
La Bor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Krakowiak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
La Bor avoids the body shot from Krakowiak.
Krakowiak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from La Bor.
Krakowiak fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body kick from Krakowiak.
Krakowiak connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Krakowiak throws a nice inside leg kick.
Krakowiak keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacek Krakowiak dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Krakowiak, right into the meat.
La Bor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
La Bor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Krakowiak lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Krakowiak ducks right into an uppercut from La Bor.
La Bor throws a looping overhand right but Krakowiak ducks down to avoid it.
Krakowiak takes a swing at La Bor's ribcage but misses.
La Bor throws a leg kick
and Krakowiak counters with a low kick, right behind La Bor 's knee.
Krakowiak lands with a hook. La Bor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Krakowiak darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Krakowiak scores with a leg kick.
Krakowiak connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La Bor misses with a looping right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Krakowiak.
Nice straight punches there by La Bor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of La Bor.
La Bor swats away the attempt to clinch by Krakowiak.#T1#
La Bor misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Krakowiak! But no joy.
Krakowiak moves out of range of the body kick from La Bor.
Krakowiak feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits La Bors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
La Bor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Krakowiak finds it's way round the side to connect with La Bor's head.
La Bor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Decent striking displayed by Krakowiak there.
Krakowiak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krakowiak finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Krakowiak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
La Bor misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Krakowiak closes the distance and pushes La Bor back into the cage.
A body shot lands from La Bor.
La Bor is looking to break free of the clinch but Krakowiak has double underhooks.
La Bor scores with a shot to the side of Krakowiak's head.
Krakowiak misses with a punch on the inside.
La Bor lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Krakowiak.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La Bor digs a right hand into Krakowiak's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Krakowiak's gas tank. #T2#
Krakowiak misses with the head strike.
Krakowiak goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
La Bor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
La Bor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as La Bor blocks the leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for La Bor. That snapped Krakowiak's head back.
La Bor slips under a jab from Krakowiak.
Krakowiak is looking to slow La Bor down with leg kicks.
La Bor avoids the body shot from Krakowiak.
La Bor thinks about countering with a body kick.
Krakowiak misses with an uppercut.
Krakowiak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krakowiak throws a hook but La Bor avoids it easily.
La Bor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
La Bor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krakowiak goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
La Bor is looking for a counter combo.
Krakowiak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Krakowiak throws a quick head kick that skims the top of La Bor's head.
Krakowiak tries to clinch but La Bor moves out of range. #T3#
La Bor scores with a jab.
Krakowiak avoids the body shot from La Bor.
La Bor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
La Bor avoids the head kick by Krakowiak.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#KD#
La Bor lands a left and a right that send Krakowiak crashing to the mat, dazed. La Bor thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Krakowiak is rocked!
Krakowiak moves away from the strike by La Bor.
Krakowiak is still on wobbly legs! Can La Bor finish him?
Krakowiak throws a body shot but no joy.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Krakowiak - that will leave a mark!
La Bor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Bor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Krakowiak counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Krakowiak seems to have recovered his senses.
La Bor takes one to the side of the head.
Krakowiak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A chopping leg kick lands by La Bor.
Crunch! Krakowiak slams his shin into La Bor's torso.
Krakowiak connects with a body shot.
La Bor misses with a body kick. #T4#
La Bor tests Krakowiak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
La Bor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Krakowiak blocks the low kick.
La Bor misses with a leg kick
and Krakowiak counters with a nice leg kick.
La Bor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It seemed like Krakowiak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Krakowiak motions for La Bor to come forward. Krakowiak throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
La Bor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
La Bor thows a leg kick but Krakowiak checks it
enabling Krakowiak to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Krakowiak misses.
Krakowiak scores with a kick to the midsection.
La Bor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
La Bor takes a swing at Krakowiak's ribcage but misses.
La Bor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krakowiak loads up on a big right hand but La Bor slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from La Bor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krakowiak misses with a body kick.
La Bor walks forward, straight into a front kick from Krakowiak.
La Bor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Krakowiak.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jacek Krakowiak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
La Bor misses with a hook.
La Bor misses with a low kick.
Krakowiak lands a jab to La Bor's midsection.
Krakowiak uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
La Bor will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Krakowiak lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
La Bor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
La Bor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Krakowiak is out of range and La Bor settles back down.
Krakowiak wants to counter the offense by La Bor and move into the clinch position.
A big left from La Bor misses.
Nice uppercut there from Krakowiak.
La Bor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Krakowiak on the side of the head.
Krakowiak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krakowiak tests La Bor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
La Bor throws out a loose jab but Krakowiak uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Bor misses with a few strikes there.
Some bone on bone action there as Krakowiak checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Krakowiak appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
La Bor walks into a stiff left hand from Krakowiak.#T1#
Krakowiak ducks under a wild hook from La Bor.
Krakowiak misses with a wild body shot.
Krakowiak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like La Bor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Krakowiak swings widly with a right hand
and Krakowiak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Krakowiak misses the shot to the body.
La Bor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jacek Krakowiak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
La Bor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
La Bor slips under a jab from Krakowiak.
La Bor walks into a left hand.
Krakowiak throws a leg kick which misses La Bor's front leg but catches the back leg as La Bor tries to avoid it.
La Bor steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Krakowiak. That one must have hurt.
La Bor throws a shot from downtown. Krakowiak moves away and avoids it.
Jab, jab by Krakowiak - just one landing.
La Bor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krakowiak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krakowiak looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
La Bor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
A head kick misses from Krakowiak.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from La Bor.
La Bor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krakowiak avoids the body shot from La Bor.
Krakowiak throws a big counter head kick but La Bor avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick lands there from Krakowiak.
La Bor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krakowiak.
La Bor is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
La Bor takes a jab right on the kisser.
La Bor cracks Krakowiak with an open hand slap.
Krakowiak moves out of range of the strikes.
La Bor misses with an uppercut. Krakowiak saw that one coming.
Krakowiak throws a lazy head kick
and La Bor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krakowiak checks a leg kick.
La Bor takes a jab right on the kisser.
La Bor misses with a looping left.
La Bor misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Krakowiak on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Krakowiak tries to clinch but La Bor is having none of it.
Krakowiak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but La Bor was well out of range. Poor timing from Krakowiak.
La Bor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Krakowiak.
La Bor throws a big shot that misses.
Krakowiak looks to land a right hand but La Bor moved out of range.
La Bor throwing a counter right hand but Krakowiak manages to avoid it.
Krakowiak defending well as La Bor loads up on a big left hand.
La Bor misses with a two punch combination.
Krakowiak takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circling - La Bor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krakowiak lands a leg kick that knocks La Bor off balance momentarily.
La Bor misses with a low kick.
La Bor throws a right hand that Krakowiak ducks under and follows up with a left that Krakowiak also avoids with ease.
Krakowiak throws a right and a left that La Bor avoids nicely.
La Bor misses with a double jab
and Krakowiak counters with a leg kick.
Manuel La Bor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
La Bor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La Bor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Krakowiak checks a leg kick.
Jacek Krakowiak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Krakowiak, right into the meat.
Krakowiak throws a leg kick which misses La Bor's front leg but catches the back leg as La Bor tries to avoid it.
Krakowiak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
La Bor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
La Bor throws a hook to the side of Krakowiak's head but Krakowiak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krakowiak throws a nice inside leg kick.
Krakowiak moves out of range of the body kick.
Krakowiak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Krakowiak will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
La Bor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Krakowiak with a nice cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacek Krakowiak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Krakowiak has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacek Krakowiak!

After winning the bout, Jacek Krakowiak thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Manuel La Bor had this to say: 'This IS frustrating, but the training that I have received in preparation for you, will be followed with more. Nice win and I salute you.'.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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