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Syn' 183: Melancholia PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tazuboku Kayo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rhakesh Alhazred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kayo comes to the cage accompanied by Flipsyde - Someday. Tazuboku Kayo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tazuboku Kayo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rhakesh Alhazred!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kayo misses with a shot to the body
and Alhazred counters with a big head kick but Kayo shrugs it off.
Alhazred throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kayo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alhazred throws a sloppy head kick and Kayo moves out of range easily.
Alhazred throws out a loose jab but Kayo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kayo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alhazred as he avoids it easily.
Kayo misses with a shot to the body
and Kayo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alhazred throws a series of punches but Kayo avoids them all with ease.
Kayo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alhazred throws a head kick but Kayo moves out of range.
Alhazred lands a head kick. Kayo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Alhazred connects with a solid leg kick.
Good leg kick by Alhazred there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alhazred throws a head kick that misses.
Alhazred throws a head kick that half lands.
Kayo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kayo tries for a takedown but Alhazred sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kayo swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kayo checks a leg kick.
Kayo just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Alhazred lunges at Kayo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kayo's hand.
Kayo throws a hook but Alhazred blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Alhazred avoids the head kick by Kayo.
Alhazred misses with a two punch combination.
Alhazred misses with a shot to the body
and Kayo counters with a right hand to the body.
Kayo looks to land a left hand but Alhazred moved out of range nicely.
Kayo checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rhakesh Alhazred 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.
Kayo misses with a body punch
and Alhazred counters with a stiff right hand.
Alhazred throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kayo lands a body shot.
Rhakesh Alhazred is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alhazred misses with a looping right.
Kayo is looking to wear down Alhazred with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Alhazred fails to land with a series of punches.
Kayo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alhazred circles away.
Rhakesh Alhazred is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alhazred throws a head kick that misses.
Alhazred rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kayo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kayo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kayo misses with a kick to the body
and Alhazred counters with a thumping low kick.
Alhazred looks to land a combination but Kayo avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kayo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Alhazred back to the cage. Kayo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kayo 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.
Kayo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alhazred counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alhazred lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kayo checks a leg kick.
Rhakesh Alhazred seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alhazred catches Kayo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A nice inside leg kick there by Alhazred. That's going to slow Kayo down.
Alhazred throws a nice head kick!
Alhazred scores with a sloppy right hand. Kayo should have avoided that one.
Alhazred scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kayo slips a jab and a cross from Alhazred.
Alhazred moves out of range of the body kick from Kayo.
Alhazred with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kayo tries for a takedown but Alhazred circles away easily
and Alhazred counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rhakesh Alhazred 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!
Alhazred motions for Kayo to come forward. Alhazred throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Alhazred there.
Alhazred pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kayo is out of range and Alhazred settles back down.
Alhazred feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kayo's calf.
Alhazred misses with a hook.
Kayo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alhazred.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alhazred misses with a head kick.
Kayo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alhazred wants to slow Kayo down by chopping away at his legs.
Kayo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tazuboku Kayo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kayo stuns Alhazred with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alhazred uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kayo.
Alhazred turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kayo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alhazred fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kayo on the side of the head.
Alhazred lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Alhazred does no damage.
Alhazred cracks the inside of Kayo's front leg.
Kayo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alhazred counters with an outside leg kick.
Alhazred connects with an inside leg kick.
Alhazred scores with a leg kick.
Rhakesh Alhazred is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alhazred chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kayo looks for a takedown but Alhazred sprawls well.
Alhazred pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rhakesh Alhazred comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alhazred 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight for Rhakesh Alhazred!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Rhakesh Alhazred!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Rhakesh Alhazred!
Rhakesh Alhazred wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Wu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Sen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sen has chosen Let It Rock as his entrance music. Jin Sen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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217 lbs
27 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Wu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jin Sen!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sen misses with a leg kick
and Wu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sen throws a lazy uppercut
and Sen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab lands there for Wu.
Sen jabs at Wu's body.
Sen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Wu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sen throws a lazy head kick
and Wu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wu works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sen looks to land a combination. Wu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wu feints a jab promting Sen to slip. Wu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wu throws a head kick but Sen moves out of range.
Sen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wu!
Jin Sen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Wu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sen doesn't seem phased though.
A low kick from Sen is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wu counters with a good low kick that Sen was not able to check.
Sen looks gassed!
Sen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wu scores with a hook.
Wu clobbers Sen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wu takes a jab right on the kisser.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wu.
Wu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wu lands a right hook to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wu.
Sen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wu.
Sen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sen avoids the head kick by Wu.
Sen throws a head kick that misses
and Wu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A left and a right from Wu both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Jin Sen has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wu finds it's way round the side to connect with Sen's head.
Wu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sen.
Wu throws a series of punches but Sen moves out of range.
Wu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wu throws a right hand that Sen ducks under and follows up with a left that Sen also avoids with ease.
Wu scores with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wu connects with a right hand. Sen shakes it off.
Wu lands with a cross.
Wu lands a leg kick that knocks Sen off balance momentarily.
Wu connects with a jab.
Sen misses with a kick to the body
and Wu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wu.
Sen dodges the punch combination from Wu.
Wu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wu thows a body kick. Sen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wu connects with the punch.
Wu scores with a jab to the body.
Wu is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sen walks into a jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wu!
Sen takes a jab right on the kisser.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wu.
Good exchange - Wu coming out on top.
Wu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wu punishes Sen's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sen momentarily.
Nice sprawl there from Sen as Wu shoots in.
Wu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sen's sensitive parts.
Wu lands a nice looking body kick.
Sen throws a head kick that misses
and Wu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wu connects with a single shot there.
Wu misses with a series of wild punches.
Wu cracks the inside of Sen's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wu with a nice cross.
Sen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wu lands a body shot.
Wu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A jab lands there for Wu.
Wu scores with a leg kick.
Wu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wu.
Wu digs a good body shot into Sen's ribs.
Wu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wu lands with a kick to the temple. Sen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wu connects with a high kick.
Wu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wu scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Wu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jin Sen's cut.
That's time! Wu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wu.
Sen blocks a head kick by Wu.
Wu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sen. That did some damage!
Sen thows a leg kick but Wu checks it
and Wu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Wu here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Sen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice straight punches there by Wu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wu.
Jimmy Wu is winning the standup battle so far.
Wu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wu scores with a one two! Sen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wu scores with a punch to the head.
Wu lands with a right hand.
Wu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sen can do to turn this around?
Sen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Wu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sen is breathing heavily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wu.
Sen misses with a left hand
and Wu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wu lands a leg kick that knocks Sen off balance momentarily.
Wu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sen's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sen misses with a leg kick
and Wu counters with a nice body shot.
Wu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sen on the side of the head.
Wu lands with a good body shot.
Wu throws a nice head kick!
Wu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sen's calf.
Sen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sen throws a lazy uppercut
and Wu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wu catches Sen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slapping leg kick lands for Wu.
Wu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sen takes a step back to recover.
Wu scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wu scores with a decent looking hook.
Sen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donk. Wu catches Sen right on the button with a cross.
Sen misses with a leg kick
and Wu counters with a stiff right hand.
Wu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wu lands a slapping body shot.
Wu keeps Sen at a distance using the push kick.
Good exchange - Wu coming out on top.
Wu scores with a jab.
Wu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sen misses with a right hand
and Wu counters with a three punch combo that has Sen backing up. Sen nods at Wu to acknowledge the strikes.
Sen misses with a jab to the body
and Wu counters with a solid body kick.
Sen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wu.
Wu pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sen back to the cage. Wu follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A head kick by Sen misses
and Wu counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wu.
Wu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sen at a distance.
Wu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sen if he has to take too many more of those.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Sen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Wu has got the better of the exchanges.
Wu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wu feints and then cracks Sen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sen down.
Wu clobbers Sen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wu misses with a few strikes there.
Sen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wu connects with a solid leg kick.
Wu scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wu cracks the inside of Sen's front leg.
Nice shot by Wu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sen throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jimmy Wu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left and a right from Wu both land. Nice combination.
Wu works over Sen's head and body with a nice combination.
Wu lands with a straight right. Sen didn't see that one coming.
Sen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sen dodges the punch combination from Wu.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wu connects with a high kick.
Wu connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Wu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jin Sen's cut.
That's time! Wu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Wu dips to his left and cracks Sen with an uppercut!
Wu scores with a sloppy right hand. Sen should have avoided that one.
Sen misses with a hook
and Wu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wu counters with a good, hard body kick but Sen shrugs it off.
Sen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wu counters with a thumping low kick.
Wu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wu connects with a looping right hand.
Wu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wu.
Wu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sen misses with a hook
and Wu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sen misses with a leg kick
and Wu counters with a body kick that stops Sen in his tracks momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wu cracks Sen with an open hand slap.
Wu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sen.
Sen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Wu lands.
Wu lands a high kick!
Sen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Wu counters with a nice uppercut.
Wu lands a leg kick that knocks Sen off balance momentarily.
Wu stalks Sen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sen's face. Sen staggers backwards, shaken.
An inside leg kick lands from Wu.
Wu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A shot to the liver by Wu. Beautiful body shot.
Wu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sen's calf.
Wu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wu lands with a straight right. Sen didn't see that one coming.
Wu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sen misses with a right hand
and Wu counters with a nice leg kick.
Sen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wu thuds a left hand into Sen's body.
Wu throws a head kick that half lands.
Wu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sen 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.
Wu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sen at a distance.
Sen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wu jabs at Sen's body.
Good leg kick by Wu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wu throws a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wu.
Wu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wu scores with a three punch combo!
Wu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wu counters with a good low kick that Sen was not able to check.
Sen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wu can pounce on him.
Wu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Wu.
Wu lands with a hook. Sen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A nice combination there by Wu.
Wu jabs Sen right on the nose. Sen blinks but takes it well.
Wu throws a head kick that Sen semi-blocks.
Wu misses with a head kick.
Wu throws a head kick that misses.
Wu connects with a right hand. Sen shakes it off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wu, right into the meat.
Wu with a hook.
Wu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wu throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jin Sen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sen walks into a stiff left hand from Wu.
Wu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wu duly obliges.
Sen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wu.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wu, as that shot connected.
Sen walks into a stiff left hand from Wu.
Wu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wu.
Wu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sen's sensitive parts.
Wu throws a leg kick which misses Sen's front leg but catches the back leg as Sen tries to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wu scores with a leg kick.
A lazy left from Wu finds it's target.
Sen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jimmy Wu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wu scores with a hook to the body. Sen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Wu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wu 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 George Francis scores the fight for Jimmy Wu!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Jimmy Wu!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Jimmy Wu!
Jimmy Wu wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Iori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junius E Sneed IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iori comes to the cage accompanied by Wave Your Flag. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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299 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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21
300 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Iori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junius E Sneed IV!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iori has managed to clinch.
Sneed IV looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Iori has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sneed IV is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sneed IV is trying to push Iori away but Iori has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Iori is working for takedown but Sneed IV is calmly controlling the position for now.
Iori breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sneed IV misses with a wild combination.
Sneed IV looks to land a left hand but Iori moved out of range nicely.
Sneed IV throws a right hand that misses
and Iori counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Iori looking to pass the guard.
Iori stopping the sweep attempt from Sneed IV.
Iori is fighting to break Sneed IV's control of his arms but Sneed IV is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iori content to stall in guard here.
Iori trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sneed IV can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sneed IV scores with a shot to the body.
Iori swings for the body but Sneed IV moves out of range.
Iori ducks under a wild hook from Sneed IV.
Sneed IV throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Iori counters by moving into the clinch.
Iori breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sneed IV throws a jab but it's blocked by Iori.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sneed IV lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Iori circles away quickly and effectively.
Sneed IV throws a right and a left that Iori avoids nicely.
Nice body punch from Sneed IV.
Sneed IV fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Iori manages to avoid it.
Sneed IV throws a series of punches but Iori moves out of range.
No joy there for Sneed IV, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sneed IV throws a combination that misses
and Iori counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Iori.
Iori has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sneed IV is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Iori. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sneed IV wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sneed IV is trying to break free.
Sneed IV is trying to push Iori away but Iori has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sneed IV is trying to break the clinch but Iori is controlling him.
Iori scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Iori.
Iori is trying to drag Sneed IV to the mat but Sneed IV just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Iori works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iori pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sneed IV is keeping the position for now.
Sneed IV trying to keep a closed guard but Iori is proving a slippery customer.
Iori slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sneed IV is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Iori is controlling him.
Iori thows a big elbow that misses.
Iori trying to control but Sneed IV is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Terry Iori wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Sneed IV throws a right and a left that Iori avoids nicely.
Iori thows a body shot but no joy.
Iori fails in his attempt to clinch.
Iori thows a body shot but no joy.
Iori shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sneed IV but Sneed IV pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sneed IV throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Iori looks to land a combination. Sneed IV sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Iori misses with a hook. Sneed IV ducked under it nicely.
Sneed IV slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Iori dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Iori shoots in looking for a takedown but Sneed IV manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Iori's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sneed IV throws an off balance right hand
and Iori moves into the clinch.
Sneed IV manages to break the clinch.
Iori has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Iori there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sneed IV throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jab by Sneed IV.
Iori misses with an uppercut.
Sneed IV lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Iori backs up against the cage.
Iori misses with a few strikes there.
Sneed IV tests Iori's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sneed IV misses with the combination.
Sneed IV misses the body punch
and Iori counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sneed IV!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iori prevents Sneed IV from getting the reversal.
Iori trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sneed IV blocking the ground and pound.
Sneed IV is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Iori controlling from the full mount.
Iori lands with some strikes.
Iori dominating with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iori lands a nice shot to the head.
Sneed IV wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Iori.
Sneed IV can't escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Iori cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iori controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sneed IV is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Iori trying to control but Sneed IV is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Terry Iori wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Iori avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Iori, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Iori fails with the takedown.
Sneed IV misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sneed IV misses with a straight left.
Sneed IV throws a looping overhand right but Iori ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Iori 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sneed IV rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Iori moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sneed IV looks to score with a jab to the body but Iori is just out of range.
Sneed IV darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Iori takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Iori throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sneed IV swings away with a body shot that misses
and Iori counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sneed IV won't be happy with that.
Sneed IV stops Iori from passing to mount.
Terry Iori overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Iori decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sneed IV swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sneed IV misses with a wild body shot.
Sneed IV throws a lazy right hand but Iori sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sneed IV misses with a two punch combination.
Junius E Sneed IV seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sneed IV connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Iori looks to score with a jab to the body but Sneed IV is just out of range.
Iori takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sneed IV lands with a good body shot.
Sneed IV lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sneed IV misses with a hook.
Iori uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sneed IV.
Sneed IV takes a swing at Iori's ribcage but misses.
Sneed IV wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Junius E Sneed IV is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sneed IV throws a predictable looking body shot
and Iori moves into the clinch.
Sneed IV breaks the clinch.
Iori throws a right hand that Sneed IV ducks under and follows up with a left that Sneed IV also avoids with ease.
Sneed IV swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Iori counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Iori is looking to clinch.
Iori throws a body punch but Sneed IV moves out of range.
Iori throws a right hand that misses
and Sneed IV counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Iori throws a series of punches but Sneed IV moves out of range.
Sneed IV stuns Iori with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sneed IV throws a series of punches but Iori moves out of range.
Sneed IV fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Iori looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iori misses with a takedown attempt - Sneed IV sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sneed IV misses with an uppercut. Iori saw that one coming.
Iori gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sneed IV swings for the body but Iori moves out of range.
Sneed IV misses with a left hand
and Iori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sneed IV misses with the combination.
Sneed IV throws an overhand right that lands on Iori's shoulder, as Iori tries to avoid the shot.
Sneed IV throws an overhand right that lands on Iori's shoulder, as Iori tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sneed IV swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sneed IV misses with a double jab
and Iori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sneed IV takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sneed IV throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Iori gets a clinch.
Iori lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sneed IV working hard to break the clinch.
Sneed IV is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sneed IV looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Iori manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sneed IV misses with a body punch
and Iori decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sneed IV's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sneed IV utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Iori throwing strikes from guard but Sneed IV blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Iori showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Iori, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight for Terry Iori!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Terry Iori!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Terry Iori!
Terry Iori wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Siegel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Siegel comes to the cage accompanied by No Ceiling. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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157 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very strong |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Siegel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Aldo!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siegel throws a lazy uppercut
and Aldo counters with a right hand to the body.
Siegel scores with a nice head shot.
Aldo misses with a two punch combination.
Aldo throws out a powerful jab.
A shot to the body from Siegel misses
and Aldo counters with a left to the body.
Siegel moves to clinch but Aldo breaks away
and Aldo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Siegel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aldo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Siegel circles away quickly and effectively.
Siegel avoids the body shot from Aldo.
Aldo works Siegel's body with a nice hook.
Siegel walks into a left hand.
Siegel throws a right hand that misses
and Siegel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Siegel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Aldo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Siegel misses with an uppercut
and Aldo counters with a stiff right hand.
Aldo cracks Siegel with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siegel throws an off balance right hand
enabling Aldo to counter with a crisp jab.
Aldo throws a right hand that misses
and Siegel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Siegel misses with a hook
and Aldo counters with a left to the body.
Aldo swinging wildly here.
Siegel misses with a lunging right hand
and Aldo counters with a stiff right hand.
Aldo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jack Siegel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Siegel misses with a lunging right hand
and Aldo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice shot by Aldo.
Siegel scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Aldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Siegel misses with a lunging right hand
and Aldo counters with a two punch combo.
Siegel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Siegel throws a lazy uppercut
and Aldo counters with a series of strikes. Siegel will be more careful next time no doubt.
Siegel sizes up Aldo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siegel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aldo manages to avoid it.
Siegel misses the body punch
and Aldo counters with a straight right hand.
Siegel darts in trying to clinch
and Aldo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Siegel throws a sloppy body shot
and Aldo counters with a nice uppercut.
Aldo misses with a right hand
and Siegel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aldo misses with an uppercut.
Siegel throws a right hand that misses
letting Aldo counter with a right hand.
Siegel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aldo at a distance.
Good shot there by Siegel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siegel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Aldo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Siegel tries to clinch
and Aldo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Siegel misses with an uppercut
and Aldo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aldo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siegel swings widly with a right hand
and Aldo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Siegel thinking.
Aldo checks the leg kick.
Siegel throws a poor cross that misses
and Aldo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Siegel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aldo counters with a one-two to the body.
Siegel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aldo, pushing him back against the cage.
Siegel swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aldo is looking to break free of the clinch but Siegel has double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Siegel.
A frustrated look appears on Aldo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Siegel fails to land.
Siegel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aldo's efforts to push away.
A short right from Siegel.
Siegel crunches a lovely knee into Aldo's ribcage.
Aldo is trying to break the clinch but Siegel has him pressed against the cage.
Siegel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Siegel pressing his opponent against the cage.
Aldo is trying to force a seperation but Siegel has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Aldo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Siegel throws a combination that misses
and Aldo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Siegel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Siegel misses with a right hand
and Aldo counters with a one-two to the body.
Siegel lands a jab to the head.
Aldo works Siegel's body with a nice hook.
Aldo misses with a body shot
and Siegel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Siegel throws a poor cross that misses
and Aldo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Siegel swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Aldo counter with a right hand.
Aldo misses with a lunging right hand
and Siegel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aldo lands with a nice body punch.
Siegel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Aldo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Siegel misses with an uppercut
letting Aldo counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Aldo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Aldo lands with a nice combination. Siegel backs away looking to recover.
Siegel misses with a body punch
letting Aldo counter with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Siegel misses
and Aldo counters with a right hand to the body.
Siegel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aldo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Siegel misses with a right hand
and Aldo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Siegel defending well as Aldo loads up on a big left hand.
Aldo throws an off balance right hand
and Siegel counters with a leg kick.
Siegel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Aldo counters with a left to the body.
Siegel swings widly with a right hand
and Aldo counters with a stiff right hand.
Jose Aldo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking cross lands there for Siegel.
Siegel misses with a left hand
and Aldo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Siegel swings widly with a right hand
and Aldo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siegel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aldo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Siegel misses with a lunging right hand
and Aldo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Siegel throws an off balance right hand
and Aldo counters with a stiff right hand.
Aldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Siegel.
Aldo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Siegel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Aldo to counter with a crisp jab.
Siegel closes the distance looking to clinch
and Aldo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Siegel is looking to clinch.
Aldo misses with a hook to the body
and Siegel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Siegel misses with a lunging right hand
and Aldo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aldo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Aldo. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Siegel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Siegel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aldo counters with a stiff right hand.
Siegel tries to clinch
and Aldo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Siegel pushes Aldo up against the cage in a clinch.
Siegel scores with a knee to the head.
Aldo is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from Siegel fails to land.
Siegel lands a hook that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
Siegel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Siegel.
Aldo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aldo wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siegel.
Siegel lands an elbow that stopped Aldo in his tracks for a moment.
Siegel lands a left hand.
Siegel lands with a light punch inside.
Siegel keeps control of Aldo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aldo.
Aldo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Siegel lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Siegel.
Aldo can't break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Siegel presses Aldo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aldo breaks the clinch.
Siegel misses with a left hand
and Aldo counters with a stiff right hand.
Siegel looks to clinch
and Aldo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Siegel throws a lazy uppercut
and Aldo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Siegel thinking.
Siegel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Siegel tries to clinch
and Aldo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Siegel scores with a nice strike.
Siegel connects with the punch.
Siegel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Siegel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Siegel throws a lazy uppercut
and Aldo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siegel misses with an uppercut
enabling Aldo to counter with a crisp jab.
Aldo throws a shot to the body.
Siegel throws a lazy uppercut
and Aldo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aldo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Siegel misses with a right hand
and Aldo counters with a right hand to the body.
Siegel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Siegel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Siegel looks to clinch
and Aldo counters with a nice body shot.
Siegel tries to clinch
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Aldo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Siegel moves to clinch but Aldo breaks away
and Aldo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Siegel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aldo's head backwards.
Aldo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Aldo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Aldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Siegel lands with a straight right. Aldo didn't see that one coming.
Siegel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Siegel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Aldo counter with a right hand.
Aldo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Siegel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Aldo counters with a left to the body.
A shot to the body from Siegel misses
and Aldo counters with a left to the body.
Siegel misses with a right hand
and Aldo counters with a straight right hand.
A lazy left from Aldo finds it's target.
Siegel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aldo counters with a nice uppercut.
Siegel misses with an uppercut
and Aldo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Siegel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aldo's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siegel throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Aldo to counter with a crisp jab.
Siegel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Aldo counter with a right hand.
Siegel swings for the body but Aldo moves out of range.
Aldo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Siegel throws an off balance right hand
and Aldo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aldo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Siegel tries to clinch but Aldo moves away
and Aldo counters with a stiff right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Siegel.
Aldo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aldo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Siegel.
Siegel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aldo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siegel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aldo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Siegel misses with a hook
letting Aldo counter with a right hand.
Siegel connects with a looping right hand.
Siegel misses with a lunging right hand
and Aldo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Siegel swings widly with a right hand
and Aldo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Siegel thinking.
Siegel throws out a powerful jab.
Siegel throws a lazy uppercut
and Aldo counters with a straight right hand.
Siegel looks to clinch
and Aldo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Siegel connects with the punch.
Siegel tries to clinch there but Aldo circles away.
Siegel misses with a combination
and Aldo counters with a straight right hand.
A nice combination there by Siegel.
Siegel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siegel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aldo counters with a left and a right that stings Siegel.
Aldo scores with a jab.
Siegel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aldo counters with a stiff right hand.
Siegel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aldo counters with a stiff right hand.
Siegel misses with a lunging right hand
and Aldo counters with a left and a right that stings Siegel.
Siegel misses with a left hand
and Aldo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Siegel tries to clinch
and Aldo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Siegel lands a right hook to the body.
Aldo lands with a right hand.
Aldo misses with a looping left.
Siegel tries to close the distance and clinch but Aldo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aldo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Siegel wants to clinch but Aldo slips to the side
and Aldo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Siegel tries to clinch
and Aldo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siegel tries to clinch
and Aldo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Siegel darts in trying to clinch
enabling Aldo to counter with a crisp jab.
Siegel looks to score with a jab to the body but Aldo is just out of range.
Siegel misses with a lunging right hand
and Aldo counters with a stiff right hand.
Siegel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Siegel misses with a hook
and Aldo counters with a straight right hand.
Jack Siegel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Siegel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Siegel wants to clinch but Aldo slips to the side
and Aldo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Siegel misses with a lunging right hand
and Aldo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Siegel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aldo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aldo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Siegel eats them both and turns towards Aldo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Aldo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aldo 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Jose Aldo!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Jose Aldo!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Jose Aldo!
Jose Aldo wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ben Brawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rainbow Brite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brite has chosen Rainbow Brite as his entrance music. Rainbow Brite will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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154 lbs
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157 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Brawn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rainbow Brite!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brite just misses with a punch to the body.
Brite throws a leg kick but Brawn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brite comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brawn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brite as he avoids it easily.
Brawn has his takedown stuffed
and Brite counters with a left and a right that stings Brawn.
Brite pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brawn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brite counters with a series of strikes. Brawn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brawn misses with a takedown attempt
and Brite counters with a big head kick but Brawn shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Brawn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brawn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brite.
Brite cracks Brawn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Brawn gets a takedown into half guard.
Brite blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brawn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brawn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brite is trying to stand up here but Brawn is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brawn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brite defending well though.
Brawn lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Brawn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brawn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brite avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brawn.
Brawn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brawn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Brawn there.
Brawn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brawn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brawn lands strikes from half guard.
Brawn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brite defending well though.
Brite wants to get back to full guard.
Brawn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brawn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brawn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brite is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brawn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brawn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brawn thows a huge punch but Brite dodges it nicely.
Brawn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brawn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brite wants to control but Brawn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brawn lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brawn lands with a punch from half guard.
Brite blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brawn.
Brite is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brawn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brawn has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Brawn avoids the attempt from Brite to control.
Brawn looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Brite is rocked!
Brite is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Brite is still in real trouble! Can Brawn finish him?
Brite looks gassed!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brawn dominating with strikes here.
Brawn connects with a bit shot that sees Brite covering up! More strikes from Brawn and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Brawn is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Brawn!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noriyuki Nayoui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cy Nasqu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nayoui comes into the arena with nWo Theme blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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30
218 lbs
24 - 10 - 0 |
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198 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noriyuki Nayoui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cy Nasqu!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nayoui misses with a left hand
and Nasqu counters with a straight right hand.
Nayoui throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nasqu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nayoui's knee momentarily.
Nasqu dips to his left and cracks Nayoui with an uppercut!
Nayoui throws a lazy uppercut
and Nasqu counters with a stiff right hand.
Nasqu misses with a few strikes there.
Nasqu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nayoui throws a poor cross that misses
and Nasqu counters with a nice leg kick.
Nayoui misses with a combination
and Nasqu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nayoui throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nasqu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nayoui is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Nasqu coming out on top.
Nasqu works over Nayoui's head and body with a nice combination.
Nayoui needs to keep his hands up - Nasqu had a free shot at his head there.
Nayoui swings widly with a right hand
and Nasqu counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nayoui is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nasqu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nayoui.
Nasqu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nasqu misses with a body kick.
Nayoui walks into a stiff left hand from Nasqu.
Nasqu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nayoui has time to react.
Nayoui is rocked!
Nayoui is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Nasqu Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Nayoui is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cy Nasqu!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sinuhe Egyptian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Doherty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Egyptian comes to the cage accompanied by Egyptian Entrance Song. Doherty has chosen You can't stand me now as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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25
163 lbs
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165 lbs
23 - 6 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sinuhe Egyptian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pete Doherty!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Egyptian.
Egyptian misses with a leg kick
and Doherty counters with a stiff right hand.
Doherty slips a jab from Egyptian.
Doherty misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Doherty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A lazy body kick from Egyptian
and Doherty counters with a single leg into guard. Egyptian didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doherty working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dohertyis looking to pass into half guard but Egyptian pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Egyptian is in guard.
Doherty had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Egyptian defends it easily.
Egyptian trying to stand up but can't free himself from Doherty's guard.
Doherty is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Egyptian advances to half guard.
Egyptian with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Doherty trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Egyptian decides to stand and escape the position.
Sinuhe Egyptian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Egyptian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doherty.
Doherty gets a double leg takedown into Egyptian's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian wriggles free and stands up.
Doherty circles away from the clinch attempt.
A low kick from Egyptian misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Doherty staying out of range there.
Egyptian stuffs the takedown attempt from Doherty. Doherty gets slowly back to his feet.
Egyptian throws a head kick that misses
and Doherty counters with a three punch combo that has Egyptian backing up. Egyptian nods at Doherty to acknowledge the strikes.
Egyptian throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Doherty 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.
Egyptian tries to clinch but Doherty moves out of range.
Doherty misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Doherty is defended easily by Egyptian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian throws a leg kick
and Doherty counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian connects with a right hand. Doherty shakes it off.
Egyptian throws a leg kick
and Doherty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Egyptian throws a lazy head kick
and Doherty counters with a nice body kick.
Doherty throws a jab but it's blocked by Egyptian.
Pete Doherty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doherty swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Egyptian counters with a good low kick that Doherty was not able to check.
Doherty shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Egyptian.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian tries to score with a low kick but Doherty moves his leg out of the way.
Doherty misses with a left hand
and Egyptian counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Doherty closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Egyptian's guard.
Egyptian is adopting a defensive guard.
Doherty wants to control from the top but Egyptian keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doherty throws a strike but Egyptian rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Doherty is trying to control the position but Egyptian postures up.
Doherty throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Egyptian sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Egyptian trying to stand up but can't free himself from Doherty's guard.
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 Sinuhe Egyptian will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Doherty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Doherty throws a right hand that misses
and Egyptian counters with a solid body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian tries to clinch but Doherty is having none of it.
Egyptian throws a leg kick that is checked
and Doherty counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Egyptian thinking.
Doherty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doherty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Egyptian finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doherty throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Egyptian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Egyptian doesn't manage to clinch there - Doherty circles away.
Sinuhe Egyptian is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian misses with a head kick.
Doherty swings widly with a right hand
and Egyptian counters with a two punch combo.
Doherty throws a sloppy head kick and Egyptian moves out of range easily.
Egyptian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Doherty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doherty moves out of range of the body kick from Egyptian.
Egyptian throws a leg kick that is checked
so Doherty counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sinuhe Egyptian showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Egyptian 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Sinuhe Egyptian!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Sinuhe Egyptian!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Sinuhe Egyptian!
Sinuhe Egyptian wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hakuin Ekaku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lightning Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ekaku comes to the cage accompanied by IV. Storm is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jay Z - Moment of Clarity. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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153 lbs
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155 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hakuin Ekaku!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lightning Storm!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Storm avoids the head kick by Ekaku.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ekaku.
Storm lands a nice shot that snaps Ekaku's head back.
Storm lands a jab to the nose.
Storm throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ekaku counters with a leg kick.
Ekaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Storm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku tries to work over Storm's front leg with a kick but Storm checks it.
Storm throws a lazy uppercut
and Ekaku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ekaku lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lightning Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Ekaku tenderised Storm's leg. Storm is trying to keep his angry face on.
Storm throws a leg kick which misses Ekaku's front leg but catches the back leg as Ekaku tries to avoid it.
A punch combination from Ekaku misses.
Storm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ekaku throws a solid leg kick but Storm takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ekaku.
Storm throws a sloppy head kick and Ekaku moves out of range easily.
Storm throws a chopping leg kick but Ekaku manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ekaku throws a looping overhand right but Storm ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm cracks Ekaku with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Storm throws a series of strikes that have Ekaku backpedaling.
Storm throws a head kick that misses.
Ekaku goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Storm tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ekaku is able to avoid easily.
Storm moves out of range as Ekaku strikes.
Storm closes the distance and clinches.
Storm prevents the takedown attempt.
Ekaku tries for a takedown but Storm manages to get underhooks.
Storm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Storm misses with a body punch.
A short right from Storm on the inside.
Storm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Storm lands a shoulder strike.
Ekaku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Storm misses with a body punch.
Storm misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Storm.
Storm presses Ekaku against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Come on Ekaku - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm tries a body shot but Ekaku blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Storm.
Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Storm misses with a body punch.
Storm stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ekaku tries to score a body lock takedown but Storm shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakuin Ekaku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Storm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekaku pulls guard.
Ekaku has a closed guard, preventing Storm from standing up.
Ekaku is trying to control the position but Storm postures up.
Ekaku is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Storm is trying to get back to full guard.
Storm trying to hold on to Ekaku's head to control him but Ekaku postures up.
Ekaku throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ekaku controlling the pace.
Storm is trying to get back to full guard.
Ekaku with the ground and pound but Storm uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ekaku tries to free his leg and advance position but Storm is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ekaku thows a big elbow that misses.
Ekaku trying to control the position from guard on top but Storm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Hakuin Ekaku will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ekaku lands with an overhand left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Storm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Storm thows a leg kick but Ekaku checks it
and Ekaku counters with a nice leg kick.
Storm misses with an uppercut.
Storm fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ekaku.
Storm misses with a lunging right hand
and Ekaku makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ekaku scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ekaku is stalling here. Storm is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ekaku seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Storm has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ekaku gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ekaku manages to get to full guard.
Storm really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ekaku. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku controlling Storm's posture.
Ekaku trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ekaku trying to control the position here.
Storm won't allow Ekaku to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Storm misses with a looping left.
Storm misses with a double jab.
Storm avoids a kick to the body.
Storm takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ekaku shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Storm as he jumps to the side.
Ekaku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
A low kick from Storm is predictable there
and Ekaku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Storm tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ekaku swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Storm swinging wildly here.
Storm throws a nice looking combination but Ekaku bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Storm thuds his shin into the meat of Ekaku's side.
Storm throws an off balance right hand
and Ekaku counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ekaku closes the distance and clinches up with Storm, looking for a takedown. Ekaku pushes Storm against the cage but Storm circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Storm blocks a head kick by Ekaku.
Ekaku listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Storm stuffs the takedown attempt from Ekaku. Ekaku gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakuin Ekaku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Storm gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ekaku counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sloppy strikes from Ekaku. Those never looked like landing.
Ekaku scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ekaku swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Storm throws a head kick but Ekaku moves out of range.
Storm staying out of range there.
Storm closes the distance and clinches.
Storm throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku.
Ekaku is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Storm is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakuin Ekaku dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ekaku circles away from the clinch attempt.
Storm throws a right hand that misses
and Storm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ekaku walks into a jab.
Ekaku misses with a wild combination.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Ekaku swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Storm counters with a good, hard body kick but Ekaku shrugs it off.
Ekaku throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Storm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Storm misses with a jab to the body
and Ekaku counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ekaku catches Storm with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ekaku thumps Storm with a low kick.
Storm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ekaku counters with a nice double leg into side control. Storm won't be happy with that.
Ekaku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Storm keeps working.
Ekaku cracks Storm with a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm is not content to let Ekaku control the position.
Ekaku misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Storm is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Storm struggling a bit here.
Storm manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ekaku is looking for a sweep. Storm is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ekaku trying to control but Storm postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Storm rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ekaku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ekaku uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm throws a poor cross that misses
and Ekaku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Storm cracks the inside of Ekaku's front leg.
Storm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ekaku misses with a straight right.
Ekaku thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Storm if he has to take too many more of those.
A telegraphed right hand from Storm misses the target.
A head kick misses from Storm.
Ekaku connects with a leg kick. Storm looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ekaku circles away from the clinch attempt.
Storm throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ekaku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ekaku thuds his right hand into Storm's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ekaku bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Storm's head.
Ekaku moves out of range of the leg kick from Storm.
Storm wants to clinch.
Storm lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku keeps the fight on the outside.
Ekaku throws a low kick but Storm avoids it.
Hakuin Ekaku is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Storm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ekaku tries for a takedown but Storm sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hakuin Ekaku is winning the standup battle so far.
Storm rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ekaku counters with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Ekaku misses its intended target.
Ekaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Storm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku tries a head kick but it misses.
Storm gets caught flat footed, as Ekaku shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ekaku engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm keeping moving, preventing Ekaku from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakuin Ekaku clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Storm lands a jab to the nose.
Storm tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ekaku counters with a stiff right hand.
Ekaku takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ekaku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Storm throws a leg kick
and Ekaku counters with a low kick, right behind Storm 's knee.
Good exchange - Ekaku coming out on top.
Ekaku shoots in and drives through. Storm sprawls well.
Ekaku throws a one two combo.
Ekaku shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Storm but Storm pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Storm misses with a leg kick
and Ekaku counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Storm is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Storm throws a hook to the side of Ekaku's head but Ekaku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku misses the target.
Ekaku misses with a takedown attempt - Storm sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakuin Ekaku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Ekaku.
Storm misses with a double jab
and Ekaku counters with a solid body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ekaku. That's going to slow Storm down.
Ekaku misses with the combination.
Storm fails with an attempt to clinch.
Storm sizes up Ekaku with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Storm throws out a loose jab but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm wants to clinch.
Storm thuds a left hand into Ekaku's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Storm with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Storm lands a glancing blow to the side of Ekaku's head.
Storm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Storm is looking to clinch.
Storm scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Storm lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ekaku at a distance.
Ekaku blocks a head kick by Storm.
Storm throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ekaku counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ekaku.
Ekaku is looking to work some ground and pound but Storm has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ekaku passes Storm's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku is looking to advance position but Storm won't allow it.
Ekaku works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ekaku controlling the pace for now.
Ekaku throwing strikes here but Storm is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ekaku working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ekaku looking to ground and pound but Storm is blocking nicely.
Storm takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ekaku punching from mount but Storm doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ekaku in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm blocking the ground and pound.
Ekaku controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakuin Ekaku had his way with Lightning Storm in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ekaku swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ekaku gets a takedown into half guard.
Ekaku is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Storm defends it well.
Ekaku not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Storm is trying to stand.
Ekaku not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Storm tries to get to full guard but Ekaku has control of the leg.
Ekaku sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ekaku wants to free his trapped foot but Storm is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lightning Storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ekaku throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ekaku trying to pass the guard but Storm defending well.
Ekaku slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ekaku looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Storm lands a high kick!
Storm misses with a looping left.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ekaku.
Ekaku looks for a takedown but Storm sprawls well.
Storm wants to clinch up but Ekaku keeps it at a distance.
Storm feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ekaku's calf.
Storm throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ekaku counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ekaku counters with a series of strikes. Storm will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ekaku lands with a kick to the ribs.
Storm misses with a lunging right hand
and Ekaku counters with a low kick, right behind Storm 's knee.
Ekaku scores with a body shot.
Ekaku thows a body shot but no joy.
Storm throws a head kick that misses.
Storm tries to move into range but Ekaku moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ekaku shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Storm sprawls well. Storm wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ekaku gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakuin Ekaku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Storm lands with a kick to the ribs.
Storm has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ekaku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.
Hakuin Ekaku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Storm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ekaku counters with a nice double leg into side control. Storm won't be happy with that.
Ekaku trying to control the position but Storm is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hakuin Ekaku showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ekaku, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Hakuin Ekaku!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Hakuin Ekaku!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Hakuin Ekaku!
Hakuin Ekaku wins by unanimous decision!
Hakuin Ekaku retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrik Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rose comes to the cage accompanied by Another One Bites The Dust. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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196 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Rose!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henrik Larsson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsson misses with a right hand
and Rose cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Henrik Larsson has been cut.
Larsson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Rose to counter with a crisp jab.
Larsson misses the body punch
and Rose counters with an inside leg kick.
Rose tries to clinch up.
Larsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rose can pounce on him.
Larsson misses with a head kick.
Rose avoids the head kick by Larsson.
Larsson misses with an uppercut
letting Rose counter with a right hand.
Larsson throws a head kick that misses.
Rose tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson throws a sloppy head kick
letting Rose counter with a right hand.
Larsson looks to throw a body kick
and Rose counters with a nice leg kick.
Henrik Larsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larsson slips a straight right by Rose.
Rose thows a body shot but no joy.
Larsson lands a front kick.
Larsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Larsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rose is able to avoid easily.
Larsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rose on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson throws a lazy head kick
and Rose counters with a slapping leg kick.
A slow jab from Larsson misses its intended target.
Larsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rose in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larsson throws a head kick that misses
and Rose counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Larsson throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Rose to counter with a crisp jab.
Rose missing with a left hand there. Larsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Larsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rose. That did some damage!
Larsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Larsson has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Larsson misses with a right hand
and Rose counters with a stiff right hand.
Larsson misses with a shot to the body
and Rose counters with an inside leg kick.
Larsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rose sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Larsson throws a leg kick
and Rose counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Larsson.
Rose lands an overhand right.
That has opened up Henrik Larsson's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson throws an off balance right hand
and Rose counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rose is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Larsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Larsson avoids the body shot from Rose.
Larsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Larsson slips a straight right by Rose.
Larsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Larsson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Larsson 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.
Johnny Rose dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henrik Larsson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Larsson throws the kick towards the body but Rose avoids it.
Larsson throws a lazy head kick
and Rose counters with a good low kick that Larsson was not able to check.
Larsson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rose's head.
Rose misses with a body shot.
Larsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rose counters with a stiff right hand.
Rose checks a leg kick nicely.
A low kick from Larsson is predictable there
and Rose counters with a three punch combo that has Larsson backing up. Larsson nods at Rose to acknowledge the strikes.
A head kick by Larsson misses
and Rose counters with a low kick, right behind Larsson 's knee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larsson throws the kick towards the body but Rose avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Larsson throws a body kick the misses
and Rose counters with a nice body shot.
Larsson is breathing heavily.
A head kick by Larsson misses
and Rose counters with a straight right hand.
Larsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rose makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Larsson is looking to chop away at Rose's legs.
Larsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Larsson swings widly with a right hand
and Rose counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Larsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Larsson.
Rose throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Larssons head.
Rose gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rose keeps control of Larsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rose lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rose working aggressively here.
Rose lands an uppercut.
Rose pushes Larsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rose works on Larsson's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larsson taking a breather.
Rose tries to work over Larsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rose works on Larsson's body with a couple of short punches.
Rose lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Larsson backwards.
Larsson looking to stall.
Rose lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rose lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rose scores with a shot to the side of Larsson's head.
Rose digs a right hand into Larsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Larsson's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose scores with a shoulder strike.
Rose lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Larsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Larsson tries to break the clinch but Rose is controlling the position.
Larsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rose escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Larsson looks to land a right hand but Rose moved out of range.
Rose looks to throw the jab but Larsson is out of range.
Larsson throws a right hand that misses
and Rose counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rose moves out of range of the strikes.
Rose fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Larsson misses with a low kick.
Larsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rose was well out of range. Poor timing from Larsson.
Larsson ducks under a wild hook from Rose.
Larsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Larsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Larsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Larsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larsson throws a lazy head kick
and Rose counters with a nice low kick that buckles Larsson's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Rose dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henrik Larsson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rose throws a looping overhand right but Larsson ducks down to avoid it.
Rose scores with a crisp jab that stopped Larsson in his tracks.
Larsson misses with a jab to the body
and Rose counters with a nice body shot.
Larsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Larsson throws a head kick that misses
and Rose makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnny Rose is winning the standup battle so far.
Larsson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rose makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rose connects with a body shot.
Rose tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Larsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose scoring well with a low kick there.
Larsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rose lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Larsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rose counters with a nice uppercut.
The cut above Henrik Larsson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rose with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Larsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Larsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rose counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Rose misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch up but Larsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Larsson throws a lazy uppercut
letting Rose counter with a right hand.
Larsson throws a head kick that misses
and Rose counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rose clinches up with Larsson and pushes him back against the cage.
Larsson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rose is keeping busy.
Rose cracks Larsson with a nice body shot.
Rose escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good leg kick by Rose there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Larsson misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Rose both land. Nice combination.
Henrik Larsson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Rose is looking to clinch but Larsson is avoiding it.
Larsson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rose scores with a nice head shot.
Larsson is looking to chop away at Rose's legs.
Larsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Rose counters with a straight right hand.
Larsson is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Henrik Larsson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johnny Rose!
Johnny Rose retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abayo Bokhari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conquer This (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abayo Bokhari!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conquer This!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This lands with a straight right. Bokhari didn't see that one coming.
This throws the left hand but Bokhari avoids the punch easily.
Bokhari bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Conquer This seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This throws a leg kick
and Bokhari counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick by This misses
and Bokhari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Bokhari.
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!
Bokhari misses with a punch to the body.
This is trying to stall.
This prevents a body shot from Bokhari.
A body shot lands from Bokhari.
This looks gassed!
Bokhari lands a shot to the body.
Bokhari lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bokhari throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thiss head.
A body shot lands from Bokhari.
Bokhari stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bokhari digs a right hand underneath This's ribcage. This let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bokhari is working This over against the cage.
Bokhari lands with a short shot to the head.
Bokhari throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bokhari lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Bokhari.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Bokhari - that landed with a thud.
Bokhari lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Bokhari.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bokhari.
Bokhari lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bokhari scores with a shot to the side of This's head.
A body shot lands from Bokhari.
Bokhari lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bokhari lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bokhari lands an uppercut.
Bokhari working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bokhari lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bokhari lands with a right to the head.
Bokhari pushes This back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Bokhari.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bokhari.
A short right from Bokhari.
Bokhari lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down This.
Bokhari working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bokhari lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Bokhari - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Bokhari.
Bokhari lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of This backwards.
Bokhari digs a right hand into This's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on This's gas tank.
Bokhari lands a body punch.
Bokhari prevents a body shot from This.
Bokhari lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bokhari.
This tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Bokhari.
Bokhari lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bokhari lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of This backwards.
Bokhari works on This's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Bokhari.
A hook to the body from Bokhari.
A right hook to the body lands for Bokhari.
A shot in the inside from Bokhari.
Bokhari lands an uppercut.
Bokhari blocks a body shot from This.
A body shot lands from Bokhari.
Bokhari pushes This back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Bokhari.
Bokhari scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Bokhari.
A short right from Bokhari.
Bokhari works on This's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Bokhari on the inside.
Bokhari is working This over against the cage.
Bokhari is leaning against This and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bokhari lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bokhari.
A left hand lands to the body for Bokhari.
This wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bokhari.
Bokhari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is trying to break the clinch but Bokhari is controlling him.
Bokhari is leaning against This and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Bokhari.
This can't find room to land a body shot as Bokhari controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bokhari scores with a shoulder strike.
This stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bokhari lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Bokhari.
Bokhari lands a right hand that snaps the head of This backwards.
Bokhari digs a right hand into This's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on This's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Bokhari as the two fighters clinch.
Bokhari lands a left hand that snaps the head of This backwards.
This swings wildly with an uppercut but Bokhari uses good head movement to avoid it.
This takes a shot to the head.
Bokhari throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bokhari works on This's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Bokhari.
Bokhari lands a nice uppercut.
This takes a shot to the head.
Bokhari cracks This with a nice body shot.
Bokhari lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Bokhari - that landed with a thud.
Bokhari scores with a shot to the side of This's head.
Bokhari stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Bokhari.
Bokhari throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bokhari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This lands a body shot.
Bokhari digs a right hand into This's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on This's gas tank.
Bokhari lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is working Bokhari over against the cage.
Nice body punch from This - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bokhari backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bokhari.
A right hand to the body from Bokhari.
This is working Bokhari over against the cage.
This digs a right hand into Bokhari's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bokhari's gas tank.
This lands with a light punch inside.
Bokhari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with This's elbow.
Bokhari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with This's elbow.
This digs a right hand into Bokhari's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bokhari's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by This.
This lands a nice shot to the body.
This pushes Bokhari back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This pushes Bokhari back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bokhari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bokhari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bokhari closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
This misses with a body kick.
This with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abayo Bokhari 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.
A head kick by This misses
and Bokhari counters with an inside leg kick.
This throws a head kick that misses
and Bokhari counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bokhari counters with a good, hard body kick but This shrugs it off.
This thows a leg kick but Bokhari checks it
and Bokhari counters with a head kick.
Bokhari pivots, looking for a leg kick but This is out of range and Bokhari settles back down.
Good leg kick by This there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A low kick from Bokhari is predictable there
and This counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bokhari tries to close the distance and clinch up but This swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This throws a body kick the misses
and Bokhari counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bokhari staying out of range there.
This takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This is breathing heavily.
A head kick by This misses
and Bokhari counters with a nice uppercut.
This swinging wildly here.
This looks to land a left hand but Bokhari moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bokhari stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bokhari connects with a single shot there.
A nice inside leg kick there by This. That's going to slow Bokhari down.
Bokhari misses with a left hand
and This counters with a three punch combo that has Bokhari backing up. Bokhari nods at This to acknowledge the strikes.
This throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bokhari wants to land a leg kick but This is out of range.
This scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This takes the fight into the clinch.
Bokhari blocks an uppercut.
This lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bokhari.
Bokhari scores with a hook to the body.
This lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bokhari backwards.
Bokhari lands a nice shot to the body.
This is looking to break free of the clinch but Bokhari has double underhooks.
Bokhari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This blocks an uppercut.
Bokhari can't find room to land a body shot as This controls the action.
Bokhari tries to throw a body punch but This avoids it by throwing Bokhari back against the cage.
Bokhari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bokhari's elbow.
This is working Bokhari over against the cage.
This breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This throws a hook but Bokhari avoids it easily.
This misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This throws a lazy head kick
and Bokhari counters with a nice leg kick.
This thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bokhari if he has to take too many more of those.
A head kick by This misses
and Bokhari counters with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by This as he connects with a hook.
This is looking to slow Bokhari down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bokhari scores with a sloppy right hand. This should have avoided that one.
Bokhari 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.
Abayo Bokhari dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
This misses with a kick to the body
and Bokhari counters with a flying knee. Nice.
This throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bokhari counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This misses with a body shot.
This scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bokhari drops his hands momentarily and This takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bokhari needs to keep his hands up - This had a free shot at his head there.
Bokhari takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This throws a nice looking combination but Bokhari bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bokhari counters with a nice kick to the body.
This throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bokhari sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick from This is predictable there
and Bokhari counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nice body kick there by Bokhari.
This takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This misses with a left hand
and Bokhari counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bokhari digs a good body shot into This's ribs.
Bokhari thows a body shot but no joy.
This misses with a left hand
and Bokhari connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This throws a head kick that half lands.
Abayo Bokhari is winning the standup battle so far.
This misses with a left hand
and Bokhari counters with a leg kick.
Bokhari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that This can do to turn this around?
Bokhari throws a low kick, looking for This's leg but This calmly moves out of range.
This throws a lazy body kick
and Bokhari counters with an outside leg kick.
This tries to land a body kick
and Bokhari connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bokhari 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bokhari throws the kick towards the body but This avoids it.
This lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This scores with a one two! Bokhari had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A low kick from This is predictable there
and Bokhari counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. This is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This scores with a body shot.
A low kick from This is predictable there
and Bokhari counters with a nice body shot.
This throws an off balance right hand
and Bokhari counters with a slapping leg kick.
This connects with a leg kick. Bokhari looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping leg kick lands for This.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Bokhari counter with a right hand.
Bokhari throws a nice inside leg kick.
This falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bokhari counters with a low kick, right behind This 's knee.
This misses the body punch
and This 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!
A head kick by This misses
and Bokhari counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
This misses with a leg kick
and Bokhari connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from This there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abayo Bokhari clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
This has Bokhari up against the cage in a clinch.
Abayo Bokhari has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This blocks an uppercut.
Bokhari struggles to land a body shot inside as This controls his hands.
This breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This misses with a right hand
and Bokhari counters with a head kick.
Bokhari takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bokhari throws a head kick that misses
and Bokhari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bokhari tries a head kick but it misses.
This misses with the body kick
and Bokhari counters with a left to the body.
This misses with a shot to the body
and Bokhari counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This cracks a nice hook into Bokhari's ribs.
This scores with a push kick.
This throws a leg kick
and Bokhari cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This blocks a head kick by Bokhari.
This waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bokhari.
This takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This throws a body kick the misses
and Bokhari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bokhari.
Bokhari digs a right hand into This's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on This's gas tank.
This is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bokhari.
Bokhari lands a left hand that snaps the head of This backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Bokhari.
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!
Bokhari digs a right hand underneath This's ribcage. This let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bokhari cracks This with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Bokhari.
A hook to the body from Bokhari.
Bokhari lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Bokhari as the two fighters clinch.
This goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bokhari softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bokhari gets through This's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Bokhari.
Bokhari cracks This with a nice body shot.
Bokhari keeps the fight in the clinch, despite This's efforts to push away.
Bokhari lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Bokhari.
A right hook to the body lands for Bokhari.
A hook to the body from Bokhari.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bokhari creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bokhari lands a body shot.
Bokhari lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bokhari lands a shot to the body.
Bokhari digs a right hand underneath This's ribcage. This let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bokhari throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thiss head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bokhari gets through This's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bokhari lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt This or not.
A short uppercut from Bokhari.
Bokhari scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Bokhari as the two fighters clinch.
Bokhari lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bokhari.
Bokhari lands a right hand that snaps the head of This backwards.
Bokhari pushes This back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Bokhari.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bokhari.
Bokhari works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bokhari works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Bokhari lands with a left to the head.
Bokhari lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bokhari.
Bokhari lands a body punch.
Bokhari lands a body punch.
Bokhari works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bokhari presses This against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bokhari scores with a shot to the side of This's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Bokhari.
A right hand to the body from Bokhari.
Bokhari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of This backwards.
Bokhari gets through This's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for This.
Bokhari working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This looking to slow down the pace here.
Bokhari digs a right hand underneath This's ribcage. This let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bokhari lands with a right to the head.
Bokhari lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bokhari.
Bokhari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of This backwards.
A hook to the body from Bokhari.
This trying to control the position but instead, Bokhari has worked for underhooks and has pushed This into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bokhari.
Bokhari works on This's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bokhari creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bokhari scores with a hook to the body.
Bokhari pushes This back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bokhari lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of This backwards.
Bokhari lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bokhari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bokhari cracks This with a nice body shot.
Bokhari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This trying to control the position but instead, Bokhari has worked for underhooks and has pushed This into the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bokhari.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bokhari.
Bokhari stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This gets through Bokhari's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bokhari works on This's body with a couple of short punches.
Bokhari lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bokhari lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abayo Bokhari had his way with Conquer This in that round.
That's time! Bokhari's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
This rushes Bokhari and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bokhari lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bokhari lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Bokhari.
Bokhari lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bokhari stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bokhari digs a right hand into This's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on This's gas tank.
Bokhari works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This tries to work over Bokhari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Bokhari on the inside.
Bokhari lands a nice uppercut.
Bokhari scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Bokhari.
Bokhari lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bokhari scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bokhari.
Bokhari scores with a shot to the side of This's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Bokhari.
Bokhari digs a right hand underneath This's ribcage. This let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bokhari lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bokhari lands a body shot.
Bokhari digs a right hand into This's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on This's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bokhari.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bokhari.
A nice left hand lands by Bokhari.
This tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bokhari's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Bokhari.
Bokhari works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bokhari lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down This.
Bokhari is leaning against This and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Bokhari on the inside.
Bokhari lands a nice uppercut.
Bokhari lands a right hand.
Bokhari is working This over against the cage.
Bokhari stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bokhari softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bokhari lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bokhari lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down This.
Bokhari scores with a shot to the side of This's head.
Bokhari throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thiss head.
Bokhari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This tries a body shot but Bokhari blocks it.
Bokhari blocks a body shot from This.
This misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bokhari lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt This or not.
Bokhari working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bokhari lands a shot to the body.
Bokhari lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bokhari lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bokhari prevents This from breaking the clinch.
Bokhari presses This against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bokhari lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bokhari creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bokhari is leaning against This and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from This fails to land.
Conquer This has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bokhari works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Bokhari.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bokhari backwards.
Bokhari lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bokhari digs a right hand into This's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on This's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Bokhari.
Bokhari throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thiss head.
A short left from Bokhari.
Nice body punch from Bokhari - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for This.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bokhari.
A right handed body shot lands from Bokhari.
Bokhari scores with a nice hook to the head.
This takes a shot to the head.
This looking to slow down the pace here.
Bokhari works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Bokhari.
Bokhari lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bokhari works on This's body with a couple of short punches.
Bokhari scores with a shoulder strike.
Bokhari lands with a short shot to the head.
Bokhari works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bokhari lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Bokhari.
A head punch on the inside from This fails to land.
This tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bokhari lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Bokhari as the two fighters clinch.
Bokhari lands a left hand that snaps the head of This backwards.
A shot in the inside from Bokhari.
This throws a punch but it's blocked by Bokhari.
Bokhari digs a right hand into This's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on This's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bokhari.
Bokhari lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bokhari scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bokhari is working This over against the cage.
Bokhari pushes This back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Bokhari.
Bokhari lands a right hand.
Bokhari presses This against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has a couple of punches blocked by Bokhari.
Bokhari lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bokhari stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Bokhari.
Bokhari lands a right hand.
This takes a shot to the head.
This throws a punch but it's blocked by Bokhari.
Bokhari softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bokhari throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thiss head.
Bokhari lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bokhari.
Bokhari presses This against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is trying to force a seperation but Bokhari has the dominant position.
Bokhari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with This's elbow.
Bokhari tries a body shot but This blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bokhari lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bokhari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is leaning against Bokhari and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This cracks Bokhari with a nice body shot.
This is pushing Bokhari up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short uppercut from This.
This can't find room to land a body shot as Bokhari controls the action.
This blocks a body shot from Bokhari.
Bokhari lands a body shot.
This tries a body shot but Bokhari blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Bokhari.
This fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bokhari lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This lands a body shot in the clinch.
This scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by This.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This has a couple of punches blocked by Bokhari.
This makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bokhari scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from This as the two fighters clinch.
This throws a head punch that misses.
Bokhari scores with a nice hook to the head.
This tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abayo Bokhari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bokhari has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Abayo Bokhari!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Abayo Bokhari!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Abayo Bokhari!
Abayo Bokhari wins by unanimous decision!
Abayo Bokhari retains his heavyweight title!
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