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Honour FC 73: Bad Decison PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Maycock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ippo Makanouchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maycock comes to the cage accompanied by GG Allin - Hard Candy Cock. Makanouchi has chosen Inner Light by Schocking Lemon as his entrance music. Ippo Makanouchi told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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300 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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300 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Maycock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ippo Makanouchi!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makanouchi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maycock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makanouchi.
No luck for Maycock with that takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Makanouchi as Maycock shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Maycock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maycock darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Maycock seems to be working for a kimura but Makanouchi defends the submission attempt.
Maycock tries to pass the half guard into mount. Makanouchi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maycock looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maycock is trying for a kimura here. Makanouchi looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Maycock wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Phil Maycock!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey The Dude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Parker will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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168 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
Counter striker
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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
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeffrey The Dude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Parker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Dude shoots for a takedown but Parker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The Dude fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parker manages to avoid it.
The Dude takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A telegraphed right hand from The Dude misses the target.
Parker with a nice cross.
The Dude keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parker.
Parker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Parker misses with a body shot.
Parker scores with a spinning back kick!
Parker has The Dude up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parker lands a damaging elbow.
The Dude can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Parker.
Parker lands a damaging elbow.
Parker lands a nice knee to the body.
Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as The Dude controls his hands.
Parker avoiding damage.
Parker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Parker closes the distance and clinches.
The Dude successfully pulls guard.
Parker looking to pass the guard.
Parker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Parker tries to stand but The Dude is controlling from the bottom.
Parker won't allow The Dude to sweep him here.
The Dude is trying to control the position but Parker postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but The Dude is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Peter Parker wasn't active enough on the ground.
A slapping leg kick lands for Parker.
Parker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Dude.
The Dude shoots in but Parker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Dude.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffrey The Dude. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Dude blocks a leg kick.
Parker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Dude shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Parker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Parker looking for a sweep. Not yet Parker, not yet.
Parker has The Dude pulled in close to control his posture.
Parker wants to stand and escape but The Dude is having none of it.
The Dude keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Parker's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker keeping full guard, as The Dude tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker looking for a sweep. Not yet Parker, not yet.
The Dude won't allow Parker to get back to his feet.
The Dude content to stall in guard here.
Parker wants to stand up but The Dude is controlling him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Parker misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Dude on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Parker. Parker obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Dude throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Parker dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The Dude shoots in for a takedown but Parker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Parker tries a head kick but it misses.
The Dude changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Parker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Parker is trying to control The Dude's posture but The Dude avoids it.
The Dude tries to move into full mount but can't pass Parker's legs.
Parker wants to control but The Dude postures up.
The Dude trying to control the action but Parker is working from the bottom.
Parker regains half guard.
Parker is staying active underneath The Dude, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker tries to roll over but The Dude keeps him under control.
The Dude is trying to control. Parker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The Dude passes to side control.
The Dude lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The Dude in side control lands a decent elbow.
Parker is pushing The Dude's head away, looking to escape. The Dude manages to hold on to the position though.
Parker is looking for a sweep.
The Dude trying to control the position but Parker is working away.
The Dude thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Dude is trying to control. Parker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Parker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but The Dude scores with a couple of nice shots.
Parker is staying active underneath The Dude, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Parker is positioning himself well to prevent The Dude advancing to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parker wants to improve his position but The Dude is controlling well.
Parker wants to control but The Dude is keeping busy.
Parker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of The Dude's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take The Dude's back!
Parker wants to control but The Dude is keeping busy.
The Dude tries to roll but Parker sticks to his back.
The Dude is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker avoiding The Dude 's attempts to control his hands.
The Dude rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Parker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Parker trying to mount his opponent but The Dude defends it.
The Dude wants to improve his position but Parker is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Parker wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Dude keeps working.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Peter Parker hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
The Dude throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by The Dude.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parker lands a jab to The Dude's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker throws a sloppy head kick and The Dude moves out of range easily.
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 Jeffrey The Dude will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Parker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The Dude scores with a takedown into Parker's guard.
The Dude stops Parker from standing up.
Parker controls The Dude momentarily but The Dude frees himself.
Parker keeping moving, preventing The Dude from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Parker is on top in guard.
The Dude looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but The Dude is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Peter Parker hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A slow jab from Parker misses its intended target.
Parker avoids the body shot from The Dude.
The Dude shoots in but Parker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Parker throws a looping overhand right but The Dude ducks down to avoid it.
Parker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peter Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Dude fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parker manages to avoid it.
Parker missing with a left hand there. The Dude was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Dude takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Parker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Dude keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Dude throws a big shot that misses.
The Dude on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Dude on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Parker. Parker obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Dude ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.
Parker misses with a kick to the body.
Parker throws a push kick but The Dude slaps the foot to one side.
Peter Parker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parker throws a shot to the body.
Parker thuds his shin into the meat of The Dude's side.
Parker throws a nice head kick!
Parker lands with a slapping head kick.
The Dude misses with an uppercut
and Parker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Dude swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker takes a swing at The Dude's ribcage but misses.
Parker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Dude wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Dude loads up on a big right hand but Parker slips the punch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Parker - that will leave a mark!
The Dude drops his hands momentarily and Parker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The Dude misses with a looping left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parker digs a good body shot into The Dude's ribs.
The Dude avoids the body shot from Parker.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Parker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Parker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Parker!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walt Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanley Corncrab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potter comes into the arena with Emalkay - When I Look At You blaring out of the sound system. Corncrab has chosen TV on the Radio - Wolf Like Me as his entrance music. Walt Potter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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156 lbs
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Excellent 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
14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Walt Potter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stanley Corncrab!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Corncrab has his takedown stuffed
and Potter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Corncrab thinking.
Corncrab has his takedown stuffed
and Potter counters with a left to the body.
Corncrab with a lazy takedown attempt
and Potter counters with a nice body shot.
Walt Potter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Corncrab.
Corncrab with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Potter counter with a right hand.
Corncrab with a lazy takedown attempt
and Potter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Potter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Corncrab fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Potter to the ground. Corncrab is now in Potter's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corncrab won't allow Potter to get back to his feet.
Potter has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Corncrab off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Potter looks to score with a jab to the body but Corncrab is just out of range.
Potter looks to land a combination but Corncrab avoids it well.
Corncrab shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Potter counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corncrab tries for a takedown but Potter circles away easily
and Potter counters with a one-two to the body.
Corncrab doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Potter counters with a series of strikes. Corncrab will be more careful next time no doubt.
Corncrab gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Potter to counter with a crisp jab.
Walt Potter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corncrab doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Potter counters with a left to the body.
Corncrab looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter lands with a nice body punch.
Potter looks to land a combination but Corncrab avoids it well.
Potter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Corncrab fails with the takedown
and Potter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corncrab gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Potter counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corncrab uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Potter.
Corncrab gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Potter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corncrab darts in trying to clinch
and Potter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Corncrab avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Walt Potter dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Corncrab with a lazy takedown attempt
and Potter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Potter misses with a wild combination.
Corncrab misses with a takedown attempt
and Potter counters with a nice uppercut.
Corncrab is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Potter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Walt Potter is winning the standup battle so far.
Corncrab forces Potter back against the cage and clinches.
Potter is trying to force a seperation but Corncrab has the dominant position.
Potter gets underhooks to prevent Corncrab's takedown attempt.
Walt Potter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Corncrab.
Potter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Corncrab keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Potter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter misses with a double jab
and Corncrab counters with a shoot takedown. Potter fights it but they end up in guard.
Corncrab sitting in guard here, content to control.
Potter scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Corncrab shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Potter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corncrab throws a sloppy head kick and Potter moves out of range easily.
Corncrab blocks a jab.
Corncrab tries for a takedown but Potter circles away easily
and Potter counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corncrab has his takedown stuffed
and Potter counters with a left to the body.
Corncrab with a poor takedown
and Potter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corncrab is breathing heavily.
Potter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corncrab gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Potter counters with a one-two to the body.
Corncrab is rocked!
Potter throws a series of punches but Corncrab moves out of range.
Corncrab shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Potter manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Corncrab trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corncrab looking to sit in guard and control but Potter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Potter stands up from Corncrab's guard - Potter perhaps looking for a knockout.
Corncrab shoots and misses
and Potter counters with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Potter looks to land a combination but Corncrab avoids it well.
Corncrab gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Potter counters with a left and a right that stings Corncrab.
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 Walt Potter will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Potter misses with a hook to the body
and Corncrab counters with a takedown into side control.
Potter is trying to get back to his feet.
Corncrab is looking to take a break and control but Potter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Potter wants to get back to his feet but Corncrab drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corncrab decides to stand back up.
Stanley Corncrab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corncrab shoots and misses
letting Potter counter with a right hand.
Corncrab misses with a takedown attempt
and Potter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Corncrab takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Corncrab with a poor takedown
and Potter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Walt Potter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Corncrab.
Corncrab shoots and misses
and Potter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Corncrab thinking.
Corncrab clinches with his opponent.
Stanley Corncrab has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corncrab fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Corncrab changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Potter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Potter misses the jab.
Potter lands the left hand.
Potter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Corncrab misses with a takedown attempt
and Corncrab takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Corncrab shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Potter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Potter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Corncrab stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Corncrab with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Potter counter with a right hand.
Corncrab tries for a takedown but Potter circles away easily
and Potter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corncrab is still on wobbly legs! Can Potter finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corncrab fails with the takedown
and Potter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corncrab seems to have recovered his senses.
A left and a right from Potter both land. Nice combination.
Potter tries to bum rush Corncrab with a series of wild strikes but Corncrab uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Walt Potter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Corncrab shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Potter counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corncrab misses with a takedown
and Potter counters with a one-two to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Walt Potter.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Potter, 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Numero Nueve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glenn Edwards has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Numero Nueve's chin.
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162 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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158 lbs
15 - 15 - 0 |
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Numero Nueve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glenn Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards wants to clinch up but Nueve keeps it at a distance.
Nueve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edwards drives through with a takedown into Nueve's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nueve has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Edwards off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nueve.
Edwards is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Edwards is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nueve connects with a decent elbow.
Edwards managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nueve.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards is looking for a sweep.
Edwards tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Nueve is landing with strikes from the back.
Nueve missing with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards is trying to remain composed but Nueve is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Nueve is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Edwards up.
Edwards is trying to break free.
Nueve working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Nueve lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards breaks Nueve's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Nueve tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Edwards slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Edwards working away.
Nueve is trying to improve his position.
Edwards working away.
Edwards tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Edwards has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nueve dodges the ground and pound from Edwards.
Nueve is trying to control Edwards's posture but Edwards avoids it.
Nueve tries to bench press Edwards off him but Edwards keeps the position.
Nueve can't do much from the bottom here.
Edwards creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nueve is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Edwards working the body and head with strikes.
Edwards tries to stand but Nueve is controlling his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nueve manages to get back to half guard.
Nueve manages to get to full guard.
Nueve wants to sweep here but Edwards controlling him for the moment.
Edwards is fighting to break Nueve's control of his arms but Nueve is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Edwards postures up.
Nueve bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Edwards's guard.
Edwards is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nueve is aware though and is defending well.
Nueve is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Edwards is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nueve connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nueve chips away with some ground and pound.
Nueve loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nueve has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nueve is aware though and is defending well.
Edwards looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Edwards working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nueve.
Edwards can't keep his opponent in guard - Nueve advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nueve drops an elbow to the side of Edwards's head.
Nueve is trying for a kimura here. Edwards looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Nueve wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Numero Nueve!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Les Grossman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolen Spliffs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grossman comes to the cage accompanied by Get Back. Spliffs has chosen Ice Cube - Smoke Some Weed as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Les Grossman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rolen Spliffs!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grossman throws a push kick but Spliffs slaps the foot to one side.
Spliffs misses with a low kick.
Grossman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spliffs.
Some wild striking there from Spliffs.
Grossman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spliffs's calf.
Spliffs blocks the body kick.
Spliffs is looking to chop away at Grossman's legs.
Grossman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spliffs throws out the jab.
Spliffs scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slow jab from Grossman misses its intended target.
Grossman tried to score with a low kick but Spliffs checks it.
Spliffs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Spliffs misses with a body shot.
Spliffs misses with an uppercut.
Grossman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grossman misses with a hook.
Grossman swinging wildly here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slapping leg kick lands for Spliffs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grossman avoids the body shot from Spliffs.
A combination from Grossman does no damage.
Grossman avoids the body shot from Spliffs.
Grossman works over Spliffs's head and body with a nice combination.
Grossman fails to land with a series of punches.
Grossman tests Spliffs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spliffs blocks a head kick by Grossman.
Spliffs scores with a sloppy right hand. Grossman should have avoided that one.
Grossman digs a good body shot into Spliffs's ribs.
Grossman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Grossman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Grossman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spliffs.
Grossman throws a jab when Spliffs was well out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Grossman. Those never looked like landing.
Grossman misses with an uppercut
and Spliffs makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Grossman is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grossman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spliffs. Spliffs obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spliffs lands a jab to Grossman's midsection.
Grossman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spliffs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grossman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spliffs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grossman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spliffs connects with a solid leg kick.
Spliffs lands a jab to Grossman's midsection.
Spliffs connects with a body shot that sends Grossman's belly button to the back.
Grossman takes one to the chin there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spliffs.
Spliffs lands a nice looking body shot.
Spliffs lands a nice shot that snaps Grossman's head back.
Grossman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grossman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spliffs.
Grossman throws a lazy body kick
and Spliffs counters with a nice uppercut.
Spliffs has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spliffs tries to work over Grossman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spliffs lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Spliffs.
Grossman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grossman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spliffs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spliffs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grossman is defending well for now.
Grossman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spliffs misses with a body punch.
Spliffs can't find room to land a body shot as Grossman controls the action.
Spliffs misses with a body punch.
Grossman breaks from the clinch.
Spliffs checks a low kick from Grossman.
Spliffs avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grossman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spliffs's corner calls for a 1-2. Spliffs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grossman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spliffs.
Grossman misses with a series of wild punches.
Spliffs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spliffs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Spliffs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spliffs tests Grossman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grossman ducks right into an uppercut from Spliffs.
Grossman is rocked!
Grossman gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Spliffs gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Grossman is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rolen Spliffs!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Ivanonv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tonying Legend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Ivanonv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tonying Legend!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanonv looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Legend fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alexander Ivanonv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legend throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A jab from Ivanonv finds it's way through Legend's defenses.
It looks like Tonying Legend has been cut.
Legend cracks Ivanonv with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanonv throws a leg kick but Legend sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Legend fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivanonv manages to avoid it.
Legend scores with a head kick. Ivanonv tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Legend uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ivanonv.
Ivanonv tries to bum rush Legend with a series of wild strikes but Legend uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Legend misses with a jab, cross combination.
Legend wants to clinch.
Ivanonv circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ivanonv looks to throw the jab but Legend is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend moves into the clinch.
Legend misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ivanonv dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Legend tries a knee to the head but Ivanonv blocks it.
Ivanonv stalling the fight.
Legend is looking to control Ivanonv's arms but Ivanonv gets an underhook and turns him. Now Legend has his back to the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ivanonv.
Ivanonv is trying to break free.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ivanonv takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ivanonv misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanonv is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Ivanonv fails to land.
Ivanonv trying to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Ivanonv.
Legend with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ivanonv throws a punch but it's blocked by Legend.
Ivanonv misses with a punch on the inside.
Ivanonv pushes off an throws an elbow but Legend leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Legend is pushing Ivanonv up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivanonv is trying to break the clinch but Legend has him pressed against the cage.
Legend's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Legend is looking to clinch but Ivanonv is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanonv pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tonying Legend is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Legend lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ivanonv thows a body shot but no joy.
Legend bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ivanonv's head.
Ivanonv throws a jab when Legend was well out of range.
Ivanonv avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Legend swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Legend. Ivanonv shrugs it off though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanonv misses with a few strikes there.
Legend tries to close the distance and clinch but Ivanonv swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ivanonv misses with a hook.
Ivanonv takes a swing at Legend's ribcage but misses.
Ivanonv takes a swing at Legend's ribcage but misses.
Legend scores with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legend misses with the combination.
Legend throws a series of strikes that have Ivanonv backpedaling.
Legend misses with a wild body shot.
Ivanonv misses with a wild combination.
Legend has Ivanonv up against the cage in a clinch.
Legend wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ivanonv has him pressed against the cage.
Ivanonv pushes off an throws an elbow but Legend leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Legend fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ivanonv missing with knees to the body.
Legend landing knees to the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tonying Legend dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tonying Legend's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Legend punishes Ivanonv's body with a nice straight punch.
Legend tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Legend rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ivanonv moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Legend getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ivanonv throws a nice head kick!
A combination from Ivanonv does no damage.
Legend scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Ivanonv misses.
Ivanonv looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ivanonv lands the left hand.
Legend plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice defenses there by Legend.
Ivanonv attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Legend shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ivanonv eats them both and turns towards Legend to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend takes one on the button.
Legend misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Legend looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alexander Ivanonv is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ivanonv throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Legend is looking to clinch.
Legend takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ivanonv pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ivanonv.
Legend thows a body shot but no joy.
Ivanonv circles away from the clinch attempt.
Legend misses with a wild combination.
Legend tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legend looks to land a combination but Ivanonv avoids it well.
Legend throws a nice looking combination but Ivanonv bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Legend moves into the clinch successfully.
Ivanonv slows down the pace here.
Legend's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Legend misses with the combination.
Legend throws a right hand that Ivanonv ducks under and follows up with a left that Ivanonv also avoids with ease.
Ivanonv tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Legend. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanonv misses with a double jab
and Legend counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Legend has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Legend misses with a few strikes there.
Legend gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ivanonv lands a hook to the side of the head.
Legend lands a good knee to the midsection. Ivanonv won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Legend tries to circle away but Ivanonv has him pinned against the cage.
Ivanonv's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Legend fails with an attempt to clinch.
Legend tries to close the distance and clinch but Ivanonv swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Legend throws a sloppy head kick and Ivanonv moves out of range easily.
Ivanonv misses with the combination.
Ivanonv throws a hook to the side of Legend's head but Legend sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legend tries to clinch but Ivanonv is having none of it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ivanonv.
Ivanonv rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Legend counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Ivanonv does no damage.
Legend throws a series of punches but Ivanonv moves out of range.
Legend tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ivanonv paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big left from Ivanonv misses.
Legend tries to clinch there but Ivanonv circles away.
A jab from Ivanonv misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanonv shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Legend sprawls well. Legend wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ivanonv gets slowly back to his feet.
Legend throws a head kick but Ivanonv moves out of range.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tonying Legend showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tonying Legend's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ivanonv misses with an uppercut
and Legend counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Legend slips under a jab from Ivanonv.
Legend gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Ivanonv on the inside.
Ivanonv lands a hook that snaps the head of Legend backwards.
Ivanonv is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Legend scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Alexander Ivanonv has been cut.
Legend unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legend escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Legend getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Legend throws a sloppy head kick and Ivanonv moves out of range easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Legend scores with a four punch combination!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Legend throws a head kick that half lands.
Legend avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ivanonv back to the cage. Legend follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Legend throws a head kick that misses.
Legend paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Legend ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Legend fails with an attempt to clinch.
Legend wants to clinch.
Legend wants to clinch but Ivanonv slips to the side
and Ivanonv counters with a right hand to the body.
Ivanonv gets tackled into the cage by Legend. Legend maintains the clinch.
Legend is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Legend creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Legend.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legend using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Legend manages to break the clinch.
Legend looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Legend lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Legend tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ivanonv swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alexander Ivanonv has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivanonv swings for the body but Legend moves out of range.
Legend throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ivanonv moves out of range of the body kick from Legend.
Legend lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ivanonv backs up against the cage.
Legend bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Legend clinches up with Ivanonv and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanonv swings wildly with an uppercut but Legend uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Ivanonv.
Ivanonv scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ivanonv blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ivanonv tries a body shot but Legend blocks it.
Legend can't find room to land a body shot as Ivanonv controls the action.
Ivanonv keeps control of Legend as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ivanonv managing to block the knees to the body from Legend.
A shot in the inside from Ivanonv.
Legend dodges an elbow strike from Ivanonv.
Legend using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ivanonv has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Legend pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ivanonv throws a hook to the side of Legend's head but Legend sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legend is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Legend lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ivanonv circles away quickly and effectively.
Tonying Legend is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Legend fails in his attempt to clinch.
Legend tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ivanonv paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ivanonv throws a lazy uppercut
and Legend counters with an inside leg kick.
Legend has managed to clinch.
Ivanonv tries to land knees in the clinch but Legend avoids the damage to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanonv pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Legend breaks the clinch.
Ivanonv thows a body shot but no joy.
Legend tries to clinch up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tonying Legend comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Legend 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tonying Legend!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josef Dietrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horus Mithra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josef Dietrich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Horus Mithra!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dietrich throws out a leg kick but Mithra moves out of range and Dietrich only half commits.
Dietrich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mithra.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mithra. Dietrich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dietrich lands with a straight right. Mithra didn't see that one coming.
Dietrich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mithra as he jumps to the side.
Mithra misses with a body kick.
Dietrich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dietrich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mithra.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dietrich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dietrich takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mithra looks to throw the jab but Dietrich is out of range.
Mithra feints a jab promting Dietrich to slip. Mithra then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dietrich slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dietrich misses with a hook. Mithra ducked under it nicely.
Mithra keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mithra moves out of range as Dietrich throws a body kick.
Mithra staying out of range there.
Mithra misses with an uppercut. Dietrich saw that one coming.
Mithra scores with a hook to the body. Dietrich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mithra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dietrich.
Mithra scores with a one two! Dietrich had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dietrich on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dietrich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dietrich will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mithra lands with an overhand left.
Mithra connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dietrich momentarily.
Dietrich gets a clinch.
Dietrich has a couple of punches blocked by Mithra.
Dietrich is trying to push Mithra away but Mithra has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dietrich.
Dietrich prevents a body shot from Mithra.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mithra struggles to land a body shot inside as Dietrich controls his hands.
Mithra digs a right hand into Dietrich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dietrich's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mithra scores with a shoulder strike.
Mithra scores with a shot to the side of Dietrich's head.
Dietrich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Dietrich.
Dietrich prevents a body shot from Mithra.
Dietrich has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mithra avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mithra breaks the clinch.
Dietrich moves in looking to clinch but Mithra pushes him off.
Dietrich with a jab.
Dietrich throws the left hand but Mithra avoids the punch easily.
Dietrich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dietrich shoots in for a double leg but Mithra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josef Dietrich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mithra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dietrich throws out the jab.
Dietrich drives through with a takedown into Mithra's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mithra is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dietrich with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mithra manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dietrich is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mithra trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dietrich tries to lock up and control but Mithra gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dietrich working to try and regain half guard.
Mithra breaks from Dietrich's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mithra scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dietrich?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mithra lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mithra in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mithra landing strikes from the mount.
Mithra postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dietrich looks a forlorn figure.
Dietrich is in a horrible position here. Mithra smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dietrich is desperately trying to improve his position but Mithra has a good base and remains in mount.
Mithra working the ground and pound effectively.
Dietrich keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mithra putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mithra with the ground and pound from mount.
Mithra pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Horus Mithra dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dietrich is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mithra lands a jab to Dietrich's midsection.
Mithra misses with a few strikes there.
Dietrich takes a swing at Mithra's ribcage but misses.
Mithra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mithra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dietrich.
Mithra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dietrich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mithra moves out of range of the strikes.
Mithra fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dietrich looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dietrich misses the shot to the body.
Dietrich lands with a shot to the body.
Mithra ducks under a wild hook from Dietrich.
Mithra's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mithra duly obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mithra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dietrich throws out the jab.
Mithra takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dietrich takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice shot by Mithra.
Dietrich thumps Mithra with a low kick.
Mithra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dietrich.
Mithra avoids the body shot from Dietrich.
Nice defenses there by Dietrich.
Dietrich gets a clinch.
Mithra misses with a punch to the body.
Mithra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dietrich's elbow.
Mithra lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dietrich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mithra lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mithra breaks from the clinch.
Dietrich misses with a takedown attempt - Mithra sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dietrich throws a jab when Mithra was well out of range.
Mithra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab, jab by Mithra - just one landing.
Mithra throws an overhand right that lands on Dietrich's shoulder, as Dietrich tries to avoid the shot.
Dietrich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mithra.
Dietrich defending well as Mithra loads up on a big left hand.
Mithra lands a lovely overhand right.
Dietrich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Horus Mithra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dietrich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mithra.
Dietrich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mithra moves away.
Mithra works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mithra misses with the combination.
Dietrich slips a straight right by Mithra.
Dietrich throws a leg kick
and Mithra counters with a straight right hand.
Mithra throws a body punch but Dietrich moves out of range.
Horus Mithra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mithra throws out a loose jab but Dietrich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mithra stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mithra wants it to stay on the feet.
Mithra scores with a hook to the body. Dietrich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A leg kick checked by Mithra.
Mithra lands with an uppercut that bounces Dietrich off the cage and back into range.
Mithra stuffs the takedown attempt from Dietrich. Dietrich gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josef Dietrich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dietrich drops his hands momentarily and Mithra takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mithra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dietrich takes a swing at Mithra's ribcage but misses.
Dietrich throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dietrich misses the shot to the body.
Mithra takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dietrich slips under a jab.
Dietrich closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mithra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mithra throws a lazy right hand but Dietrich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dietrich throws a big shot that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dietrich fails with a takedown attempt.
Dietrich closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mithra circles away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Horus Mithra will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mithra scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mithra lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mithra.
Dietrich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mithra is fending him off so far but Dietrich persists. Nope, Mithra circles away and we're back to standing.
Mithra connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dietrich. Dietrich circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mithra rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dietrich counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dietrich tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mithra sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dietrich somewhat.
The fighters circling - Dietrich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dietrich.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josef Dietrich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. Mithra catches Dietrich right on the button with a cross.
Mithra scores with a sloppy right hand. Dietrich should have avoided that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dietrich checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mithra scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheers as Mithra lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dietrich doesn't seem phased though.
Mithra throws a shot from downtown. Dietrich moves away and avoids it.
Dietrich changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mithra tries to avoid it but Dietrich manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mithra to the ground. Mithra escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dietrich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mithra displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dietrich.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mithra throws a looping overhand right but Dietrich ducks down to avoid it.
Mithra might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mithra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dietrich.
Mithra takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mithra defending well as Dietrich loads up on a big left hand.
Dietrich misses with a hook. Mithra ducked under it nicely.
Mithra is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dietrich is looking to clinch.
Josef Dietrich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mithra ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dietrich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mithra throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Mithra misses the target.
Mithra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dietrich was well out of range. Poor timing from Mithra.
Dietrich looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dietrich shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mithra defends it nicely.
Mithra tries to bum rush Dietrich with a series of wild strikes but Dietrich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dietrich throws a hook but Mithra blocks it.
Mithra throws out a powerful jab.
Mithra with a hook.
Mithra with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mithra scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mithra cracks the inside of Dietrich's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dietrich shoots in and drives through. Mithra sprawls well.
Mithra scores with a jab.
Mithra slips under a jab.
Mithra misses with a hook. Dietrich ducked under it nicely.
Mithra connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mithra uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dietrich has time to react.
Mithra takes one to the side of the head.
Mithra connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dietrich momentarily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mithra!
Mithra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dietrich.
Mithra darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dietrich misses with a looping left.
Mithra fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dietrich looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dietrich misses with a wild body shot.
Dietrich tries to clinch
and Mithra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mithra scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dietrich in his tracks.
A telegraphed right hand from Dietrich misses the target.
Dietrich tries to land a leg kick but Mithra saw it coming and moves away.
Mithra scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dietrich in his tracks.
Horus Mithra is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dietrich misses with a straight right.
Mithra digs a good body shot into Dietrich's ribs.
Mithra ducks under a wild hook from Dietrich.
Dietrich jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mithra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dietrich.
Mithra keeps the fight on the outside.
Mithra throws a low kick but Dietrich avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Horus Mithra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mithra 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horus Mithra!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kimo Kanoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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25
180 lbs
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26
183 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimo Kanoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanoa moves out of range as Jackson throws a body kick.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kanoa moves away.
Kanoa connects with a nice looking jab.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson scores with a leg kick.
Jackson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson drives through with a takedown into Kanoa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jackson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jackson trying to control but Kanoa is working from the bottom.
Kanoa is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanoa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kanoa is trying to keep Jackson in close.
We're going to have a standup here because Kimo Kanoa wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kanoa has Jackson pulled in close to control his posture.
Jackson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson postures up in Kanoa's guard and throws a big left but Kanoa blocks it.
Kanoa is controlling Jackson's posture.
Kanoa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kanoa is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Kimo Kanoa has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kanoa misses with a double jab.
Jackson pushes Kanoa away with a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kanoa lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jackson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kanoa is out of range.
Jackson gets a double leg takedown into Kanoa's guard.
Kanoa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson won't allow Kanoa to get back to his feet.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson cracks Kanoa with a solid left hand.
Kanoa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kanoa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kanoa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson throws a strike but Kanoa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jackson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanoa is bucking up trying to escape but Jackson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jackson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson looking to finish Kanoa with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kanoa!
Kanoa tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Jackson thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Kanoa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kanoa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jackson misses the jab.
Kanoa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a jab to the body
and Kanoa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kanoa is able to avoid easily.
Kimo Kanoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Kanoa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kanoa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kanoa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kanoa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanoa leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Kanoa down.
Kanoa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kanoa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kanoa to see if he's OK.
Jackson is working Kanoa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jackson landing strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson looking to control but instead Kanoa has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kanoa is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is stalling here. Kanoa is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jackson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kanoa has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jackson gets back to half guard.
Kanoa is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kanoa is working away from the top position though.
Shane Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Kanoa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson gets full guard.
Jackson is trying to keep Kanoa in close.
Jackson pulls Kanoa in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kanoa missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kanoa misses with a low kick.
Kimo Kanoa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kanoa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kanoa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jackson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kanoa if he has to take too many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson swings for the body but Kanoa moves out of range.
Jackson lands a leg kick that knocks Kanoa off balance momentarily.
Kanoa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jackson. That one must have hurt.
Kanoa lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kanoa connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson throws a head kick but Kanoa moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Kanoa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kanoa throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters with a big head kick but Kanoa shrugs it off.
Jackson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kanoa rather than just go for the knockout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson checks a low kick from Kanoa.
Kanoa tries to land a leg kick but Jackson saw it coming and moves away.
A big left from Kanoa misses.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jackson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jackson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kanoa hang on?
Kanoa is trying desperately to improve position.
Jackson avoids the attempt from Kanoa to control.
Jackson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kanoa because Jackson loaded up on that one.
Jackson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jackson lands a big shot there that rocks Kanoa but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson landing strikes from the mount and Kanoa is in trouble!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a head shot.
Jackson working the ground and pound effectively.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson is landing with some decent strikes but Kanoa is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kanoa is rocked!
Jackson breaks from Kanoa's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Oh Kanoa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Kanoa scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Jackson land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Jackson stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Jackson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Trinity Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Blast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hill's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Alice In Chains - Rooster. The crowd seem to be enjoying Blast's choice of entrance music: Goldfinger - Superman. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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31
144 lbs
23 - 3 - 1 |
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29
140 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trinity Hill!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Blast!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blast pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blast throws a combination that misses
and Hill counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Blast misses the jab.
Hill fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tim Blast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blast chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hill can pounce on him.
Nice straight punches there by Blast. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blast.
Blast uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hill.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Blast crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hill - the referee stops the clock and Blast gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hill. Blast manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hill scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blast.
Nice shot by Hill.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blast looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hill misses with a low kick.
Hill lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hill throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Blast lands a glancing blow to the side of Hill's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blast misses with a wild body shot.
Blast throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blast avoids a kick to the body.
Blast misses with a wild body shot.
Hill throws a leg kick but Blast sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Blast misses with a double jab
and Hill counters with a solid body kick.
Blast looks gassed!
Blast lands a jab to Hill's midsection.
Hill on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hill ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hill, right into the meat.
No joy there for Blast, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hill misses with a body shot.
Blast misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hill.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blast scores with a decent looking hook.
Hill slips a jab from Blast.
Hill tries a head kick but it misses.
Hill fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blast on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blast smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blast looks to land a combination but Hill avoids it well.
A slow jab from Blast misses its intended target.
Hill slips under a jab.
Hill throws a looping overhand right but Blast ducks down to avoid it.
Hill misses with a body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hill - that will leave a mark!
Hill throws a big shot that misses.
Blast throws a jab but it's blocked by Hill.
Hill throws out a loose jab but Blast uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blast checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hill moves out of range of the strikes.
Hill bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Blast moves out of range of the body kick from Hill.
Blast swinging wildly here.
Hill fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blast throws a lazy right hand but Hill sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blast connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hill. Hill circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blast lands a slapping body shot.
Blast fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hill manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hill.
Hill thows a body shot but no joy.
Hill is looking to wear down Blast with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A big left from Blast misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill defending well as Blast loads up on a big left hand.
Hill throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hill misses with an attempted mid kick.
Blast moves out of range as Hill strikes.
Hill misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Hill misses.
Hill fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blast.
Hill keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blast.
Blast throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hill.
Blast fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hill attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blast.
Hill ducks under a wild hook from Blast.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Trinity Hill dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blast was well out of range. Poor timing from Hill.
Blast checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hill scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Blast has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hill.
Blast misses with a hook. Hill ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Blast.
Blast throws a shot from downtown. Hill moves away and avoids it.
Hill throws a head kick but Blast moves out of range.
Hill fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hill misses with a body kick.
Blast thuds a left hand into Hill's body.
A slow jab from Blast misses its intended target.
A jab from Hill does it's job there.
Hill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hill misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill avoids the body shot from Blast.
Blast on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hill. Hill obviously looking to wear him down.
Hill throws the kick towards the body but Blast avoids it.
Hill misses with a body shot.
Blast misses with a body shot.
Blast throws a hook to the side of Hill's head but Hill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Hill.
Blast walks into a left hand.
Hill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blast.
A head kick misses from Hill.
Blast throws a hook but Hill avoids it easily.
Blast jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Blast moves out of range of the body kick from Hill.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hill throws the left hand but Blast avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Hill throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Blast misses its intended target.
Hill throws a head kick that misses.
Hill throws a nice outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Blast.
Blast takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blast tries to bum rush Hill with a series of wild strikes but Hill uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hill defending well as Blast loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Blast misses the target.
Hill lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blast's sensitive parts.
Blast throws an overhand right that lands on Hill's shoulder, as Hill tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blast drops his hands momentarily and Hill takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hill lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hill.
Blast falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hill counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Blast is breathing heavily.
Hill buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hill - that will leave a mark!
Hill scoring well with a low kick there.
Blast getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hill lands with a good body shot.
Hill throws an overhand right that lands on Blast's shoulder, as Blast tries to avoid the shot.
Blast throws a looping overhand right but Hill ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hill lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blast at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Blast swings widly with a right hand
and Blast takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blast misses with a body punch
and Hill counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hill swings for the body but Blast moves out of range.
Trinity Hill is winning the standup battle so far.
Hill just misses with a punch to the body.
Hill fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hill lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A solid body kick from Hill.
Hill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blast.
Left hook, right uppercut from Blast.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blast walks into a jab.
Blast throws a hook to the side of Hill's head but Hill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hill scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blast in his tracks.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Trinity Hill dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hill avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hill thuds his shin into the meat of Blast's side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hill.
Blast throws the left hand but Hill avoids the punch easily.
Blast's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Blast lands with a hook. Hill tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Blast looks to land a right hand but Hill moved out of range.
Blast looks to throw the jab but Hill is out of range.
Blast throws a body punch but Hill moves out of range.
No joy there for Blast, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blast misses with a hook
and Hill counters with a three punch combo that has Blast backing up. Blast nods at Hill to acknowledge the strikes.
Hill connects with a looping right hand.
Hill looks to land a combination but Blast avoids it well.
Blast takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hill slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill misses with a body punch
and Blast counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blast throws a jab when Hill was well out of range.
Hill tries to work over Blast's front leg with a kick but Blast checks it.
Hill goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blast.
Blast lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Blast throws a poor cross that misses
and Hill counters with a head kick. That will keep Blast thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hill scores with a one two! Blast had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hill moves away from the strike by Blast.
Hill misses with a head kick.
Hill ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blast misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blast throws an overhand right that lands on Hill's shoulder, as Hill tries to avoid the shot.
Blast misses with a straight right.
Hill throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hill throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blast throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hill lands with a kick to the temple. Blast shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hill misses with a low kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hill!
Hill takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blast lands a jab-cross combination.
Blast swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blast thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill throws a push kick but Blast slaps the foot to one side.
Hill misses with a series of wild punches.
Blast loads up on a big right hand but Hill slips the punch.
A slow jab from Blast misses its intended target.
Blast keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blast scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Blast fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blast swings widly with a right hand
and Hill counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blast stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hill.
Hill slips a jab and a cross from Blast.
Hill thuds a left hand into Blast's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blast ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hill moves away.
Hill scores with a head kick.
Blast rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hill counters with a left and a right that stings Blast.
Hill fails to land with a series of punches.
Blast avoids the body shot from Hill.
Blast swings for the body but Hill moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blast fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blast takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blast lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Blast moves out of range of the body kick.
Blast misses with an uppercut. Hill saw that one coming.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Trinity Hill clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Blast lands a body shot.
Hill is looking to land body kicks.
Blast misses with a straight right.
Blast throws the left hand but Hill avoids the punch easily.
Some wild striking there from Hill.
Blast misses with a series of wild punches.
Blast throws the left hand but Hill avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blast. Hill does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blast lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Blast misses the target.
No joy there for Hill, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Blast does it's job there.
Hill throws a head kick but Blast moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Hill there.
A slow jab from Blast misses its intended target.
Hill takes one to the chin there.
Hill lands a nice looking body kick.
Hill ducks under a wild hook from Blast.
Hill moves out of range of the strikes.
Hill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blast was well out of range. Poor timing from Hill.
Hill looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blast misses with a jab, cross combination.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hill.
Blast is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blast. Hill does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blast throws out a loose jab but Hill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blast works the jab nicely.
Hill ducks under a wild hook from Blast.
Blast works over Hill's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hill throws a body punch but Blast moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Hill. Beautiful body shot.
Blast fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hill manages to avoid it.
Hill swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed right hand from Blast misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Blast misses.
Blast lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blast tries to bum rush Hill with a series of wild strikes but Hill uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blast throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good leg kick by Hill there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Blast connects with a body shot that sends Hill's belly button to the back.
Hill throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hill lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blast's sensitive parts.
Hill is looking to land body kicks.
Hill misses with a wild combination.
Blast fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blast lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hill lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blast misses with a looping left.
Blast moves away from the strike by Hill.
Hill lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hill looks to score with a jab to the body but Blast is just out of range.
Hill looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice defenses there by Hill.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right-left combo lands from Blast.
Hill tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blast throws a series of punches but Hill avoids them all with ease.
Hill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blast.
Blast takes a swing at Hill's ribcage but misses.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Tim Blast will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hill throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blast looks to score with a jab to the body but Hill is just out of range.
Blast blocks a head kick by Hill.
Blast ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blast throws a right and a left that Hill avoids nicely.
Blast ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hill moves away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Blast crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hill - the referee stops the clock and Blast gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hill. Blast manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Blast throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blast looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blast scores with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Blast. Those never looked like landing.
Blast swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blast is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Blast misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hill.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill misses with a head kick.
Blast scores with a jab to the jaw.
Blast lands with a right hand.
Hill scores with a spinning back kick!
Hill ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hill scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blast scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hill's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blast under the eye.
Blast lands a head shot.
Blast checks a leg kick.
Hill tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hill is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill slips a jab from Blast.
Nice defenses there by Hill.
Blast looks to land a combination. Hill sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blast. Hill does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blast throws an overhand right that lands on Hill's shoulder, as Hill tries to avoid the shot.
Hill slips a jab from Blast.
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!
Hill throws a front kick that sends Blast stumbling back into the cage.
That kick from Hill tenderised Blast's leg. Blast is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hill jabs at Blast's body.
Blast on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hill throws the kick towards the body but Blast avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hill.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blast misses with the combination.
Hill misses with a double jab.
A big right from Hill misses.
A jab from Blast finds it's way through Hill's defenses.
Blast lands with a cross.
Hill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blast was well out of range. Poor timing from Hill.
Some wild striking there from Blast.
Hill throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blast throws a lazy uppercut
and Hill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blast rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hill moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tim Blast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blast lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Blast misses with a looping left.
Blast lands a nice shot to the body.
Blast scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Blast fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blast throws a lazy right hand but Hill sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blast. Hill does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hill lands a leg kick that knocks Blast off balance momentarily.
Blast dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blast takes a swing at Hill's ribcage but misses.
Blast throws a hook but Hill avoids it easily.
Blast thuds a left hand into Hill's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Blast comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hill 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:47
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trinity Hill!
Trinity Hill retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tauno Palo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Lavrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tauno Palo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vadim Lavrov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lavrov scores with a nice right hand.
Lavrov moves out of range of the body kick.
Palo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lavrov.
Lavrov throws a leg kick but Palo moved away.
Lavrov stalks Palo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Palo's face. Palo staggers backwards, shaken.
Palo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lavrov throws a leg kick but Palo checks it.
Palo tries a low kick but Lavrov avoids it.
Lavrov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lavrov obliges.
Palo lands a right hand.
Lavrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Palo.
Palo tries to throw a body punch but Lavrov avoids it by throwing Palo back against the cage.
Lavrov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lavrov blocks an elbow strike from Palo.
Palo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lavrov tries a knee to the head but Palo blocks it.
Palo lands a body punch.
Lavrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Palo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Palo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lavrov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lavrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lavrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Palo backwards.
Lavrov misses with a body punch.
Lavrov lands an elbow inside that Palo shrugs off.
A nice left hand lands by Palo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Palo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Palo trying to stall but Lavrov improves his position.
Palo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lavrov.
Lavrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Palo avoids the elbow strike from Lavrov, against the cage.
Palo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Palo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lavrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Palo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lavrov misses with an elbow strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Palo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palo prevents a body shot from Lavrov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Palo.
Lavrov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Palo tries to work over Lavrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Palo.
Palo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lavrov's elbow.
Palo taking a breather.
Lavrov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Palo backwards.
Palo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lavrov with a hook.
Tauno Palo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palo works Lavrov's body with a nice hook.
Lavrov dodges the punch combination from Palo.
Lavrov gets tackled into the cage by Palo. Palo maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Palo fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lavrov.
Palo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Palo misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lavrov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov tries to land knees in the clinch but Palo avoids the damage to the body.
Lavrov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Palo.
Lavrov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lavrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Palo.
The referee is keeping an eye on Palo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Palo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lavrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lavrov works on Palo's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lavrov.
Palo pushes Lavrov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Palo misses with some punches.
Palo dodges an elbow strike from Lavrov.
Lavrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Palo throws a punch but it's blocked by Lavrov.
Nice elbow from Lavrov.
Lavrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Palo backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lavrov.
Lavrov misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palo blocks an elbow strike.
Palo blocks an elbow strike from Lavrov.
Palo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Palo avoids the elbow strike from Lavrov, against the cage.
Lavrov prevents a body shot from Palo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Palo.
A head punch on the inside from Lavrov fails to land.
Lavrov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Palo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Palo.
Lavrov looks gassed!
A nice inside leg kick there by Palo. That's going to slow Lavrov down.
Palo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lavrov on the side of the head.
Lavrov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Palo is able to avoid easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lavrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick lands from Palo.
Palo jabs Lavrov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lavrov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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 Tauno Palo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lavrov moves out of range of the body kick from Palo.
Lavrov misses with a head kick.
Palo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Palo pushes Lavrov away with a front kick.
Palo throws a body punch but Lavrov moves out of range.
Palo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lavrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Palo.
Lavrov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Palo can pounce on him.
Palo scoring well with a low kick there.
Palo misses with a two punch combination.
Palo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lavrov's calf.
A bone on bone clash there as Lavrov blocks the leg kick.
A left and a right from Lavrov both land. Nice combination.
Lavrov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Palo closes the distance and pushes Lavrov back into the cage.
Lavrov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Palo avoids it.
Lavrov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Palo's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Palo tries to break the clinch but Lavrov is controlling the position.
Lavrov looking to throw knees to the head but Palo is blocking nicely.
Lavrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Lavrov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lavrov is breathing heavily.
Lavrov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Palo is defending well for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Palo.
Palo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Palo lands a right hand.
A short right from Palo.
A short uppercut from Palo.
Palo missing with knees to the body.
Lavrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Palo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Palo.
Palo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lavrov backwards.
Palo tries to work over Lavrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palo dodges an elbow strike from Lavrov.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lavrov.
A right hand to the body from Palo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palo throws a punch but it's blocked by Lavrov.
Palo blocks the elbow strike.
Lavrov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Palo avoids it.
Palo blocks the elbow strike.
Palo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Palo lands a glancing blow to the side of Lavrov's head.
Lavrov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Palo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Palo is looking to wear down Lavrov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lavrov missing with a left hand there. Palo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palo blocks a jab.
Palo instigates a clinch.
Lavrov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lavrov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Palo avoids it.
Lavrov crunches a lovely knee into Palo's ribcage.
Lavrov lands with a light punch inside.
Palo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lavrov is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov blocks a body shot from Palo.
Palo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lavrov takes a shot to the head.
Lavrov lands a damaging elbow.
Lavrov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Palo working aggressively here.
Lavrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lavrov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Palo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Palo avoids the elbow strike from Lavrov, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Palo.
Palo misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Palo.
Palo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Palo is leaning against Lavrov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Palo lands a hook that snaps the head of Lavrov backwards.
Lavrov trying to land knees to the body.
Palo lands with a light punch inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Palo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tauno Palo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Palo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lavrov throws an elbow that misses.
A hook to the body from Palo.
Palo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Palo misses with a wild body shot.
Tauno Palo is winning the standup battle so far.
Palo scores with a shot to the body.
Palo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lavrov cracks Palo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Palo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lavrov's hands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Palo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Palo.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Palo - that will leave a mark!
Palo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lavrov's head.
Lavrov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Palo circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tauno Palo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Palo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lavrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Palo connects with a looping right hand.
Palo lands with a good body shot.
Lavrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lavrov moves out of range of the body kick.
Palo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Palo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lavrov counters by moving into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lavrov.
Palo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lavrov blocks it with crossed arms.
Palo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Palo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Palo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Palo lands a nice shot to the body.
Lavrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Palo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Palo misses with a shot to the body
and Lavrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavrov throws out a loose jab but Palo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palo throws a leg kick but Lavrov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Palo throws a leg kick but Lavrov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Palo throws a head kick that misses.
Palo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Palo looks to score with a jab to the body but Lavrov is just out of range.
Lavrov wants to clinch up but Palo keeps it at a distance.
Lavrov closes the distance and pushes Palo back into the cage.
Palo avoiding damage as Lavrov throws knees to the body.
Lavrov lands a shoulder strike.
Palo misses with an elbow over the top.
Palo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Palo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lavrov is keeping busy.
Palo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lavrov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palo throws a wild body kick that Lavrov sees coming a mile off.
Lavrov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lavrov lands with a nice body kick.
That kick from Palo tenderised Lavrov's leg. Lavrov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lavrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Palo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palo moves away from the strike by Lavrov.
Palo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Palo throws a nice head kick!
Palo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lavrov moves away.
Lavrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lavrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Palo.
Palo takes a swing at Lavrov's ribcage but misses.
Palo digs a good body shot into Lavrov's ribs.
Palo misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lavrov.
A jab from Palo misses.
Palo stuns Lavrov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice shot by Lavrov.
An inside leg kick from Lavrov misses.
Palo throws a jab when Lavrov was well out of range.
Palo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lavrov throws a shot from downtown. Palo moves away and avoids it.
Good exchange - Palo coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lavrov. Palo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Palo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lavrov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lavrov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A swing and a miss from Palo.
Palo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lavrov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lavrov throws a solid leg kick but Palo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lavrov.
Palo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lavrov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Palo.
Lavrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Palo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lavrov blocks the body kick.
Palo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Palo thows a leg kick but Lavrov checks it
and Lavrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Palo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lavrov wants to clinch up but Palo keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lavrov moves in looking to clinch but Palo pushes him off.
Lavrov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Palo throws a leg kick
and Lavrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tauno Palo clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Palo misses with a hook.
Lavrov throws a lazy right hand but Palo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Palo with a jab.
A slow jab from Palo misses its intended target.
Lavrov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Palo.
Lavrov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Palo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lavrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice jab there from Palo.
Palo throws a front kick that sends Lavrov stumbling back into the cage.
Palo cracks the inside of Lavrov's front leg.
Palo misses with a looping left.
Palo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Palo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Palo throws a leg kick but Lavrov moved away.
Palo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lavrov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lavrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Palo.
Palo moves into range and clinches up with Lavrov.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lavrov throws an elbow but misses.
Lavrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Palo backwards.
Palo blocks an elbow strike.
Palo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Palo throws a punch but it's blocked by Lavrov.
Palo is looking to control Lavrov's arms but Lavrov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Palo has his back to the cage.
Palo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lavrov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Palo lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Palo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Palo trying to stall but Lavrov improves his position.
A nice left hand lands by Palo.
Lavrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Palos head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palo is trying to break the clinch but Lavrov has him pressed against the cage.
Palo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lavrov backwards.
A right hand to the body from Palo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Lavrov blocks the leg kick.
Palo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lavrov.
Lavrov walks into a jab.
Lavrov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lavrov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Palo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Palo moves into the clinch successfully.
Lavrov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Palo wants to get back to striking at distance but Lavrov won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Palo.
Lavrov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Palo avoids a wild elbow strike from Lavrov.
Lavrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lavrov lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Palo on the inside.
Lavrov lands a nice elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palo tries to throw a body punch but Lavrov avoids it by throwing Palo back against the cage.
Lavrov takes a shot to the head.
Palo blocks the elbow strike.
Palo blocks a body shot from Lavrov.
Lavrov blocking some punches.
Palo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lavrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Palo.
Lavrov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lavrov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lavrov.
Nice elbow from Lavrov.
Lavrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Palo is trying to break free.
Lavrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Palos head.
A hook to the body from Lavrov.
Palo pushes Lavrov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lavrov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lavrov lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palo missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Palo on the inside.
Lavrov scores with a hook to the body.
Palo struggles to land a body shot inside as Lavrov controls his hands.
Palo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lavrov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lavrov tries to land a knee to the head but Palo blocks with his arms.
Palo lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lavrov.
Lavrov pushes off an throws an elbow but Palo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Palo blocks an uppercut.
Lavrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Palo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lavrov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palo misses with a punch on the inside.
Lavrov scores with a knee to the head.
Lavrov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lavrov blocking some punches.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tauno Palo had his way with Vadim Lavrov in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Palo delivers a nice body kick.
Palo tries to score with a low kick but Lavrov moves his leg out of the way.
Palo jabs at Lavrov's body.
Lavrov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lavrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Palo misses with a few strikes there.
Palo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lavrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palo.
Lavrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Palo - that will leave a mark!
Palo throws a shot from downtown. Lavrov moves away and avoids it.
Palo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Palo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lavrov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palo misses with a punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lavrov obliges.
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.
Palo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Palo working aggressively here.
Lavrov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Palo blocks the elbow strike.
Lavrov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Palo working aggressively here.
Lavrov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Palo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Palo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Lavrov lands.
Palo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Palo lands a nice shot to the body.
Palo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lavrov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Palo lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palo misses with some punches.
Palo struggles to land a body shot inside as Lavrov controls his hands.
Palo presses Lavrov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lavrov blocks an uppercut.
Lavrov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lavrov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Palo tries a body shot but Lavrov blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lavrov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Palo.
Lavrov throws a head punch that misses.
Palo misses with a body punch.
Palo blocks an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Lavrov.
Palo lands a nice elbow.
Palo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Palo avoids the elbow strike from Lavrov, against the cage.
Palo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lavrov backwards.
Lavrov misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov tries to work over Palo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Palo misses with a body punch.
Palo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lavrov tries to throw a body punch but Palo avoids it by throwing Lavrov back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Lavrov.
Palo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Palo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lavrov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lavrov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Palo lands a shoulder strike.
Palo lands a left hand.
Palo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Palo is stalling here.
Lavrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Palo.
Lavrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vadim Lavrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lavrov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Palo avoids it.
Palo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Palo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palo pushes Lavrov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Palo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lavrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lavrov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Palo.
Palo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lavrov is rocked!
A short right from Palo.
Lavrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Palo finish him?
A body shot lands from Palo.
Palo works on Lavrov's body with a couple of short punches.
Palo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Palo pushes Lavrov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lavrov lands an elbow that stopped Palo in his tracks for a moment.
Palo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Palo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Palo cracks the inside of Lavrov's front leg.
Palo jabs Lavrov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Palo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Palo lands with a nice body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tauno Palo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Palo 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tauno Palo!
Tauno Palo retains his welterweight title!
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