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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osmo Vasama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasama has chosen Beastie Boys - Sureshot as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jordan Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Osmo Vasama!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lee checks a leg kick.
Vasama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vasama moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vasama throws a leg kick but Lee checks it.
Vasama scoring well with a low kick there.
Vasama attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vasama.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vasama, right into the meat.
Vasama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vasama is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasama.
Vasama throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lee throws a leg kick but Vasama sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vasama throws a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Vasama motions for Lee to come forward. Vasama throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vasama throws a head kick that misses.
Lee gets a takedown into half guard.
Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vasama defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is trying to work for a kimura but Vasama is defending well.
Lee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vasama has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Lee is working for a submission of some sort.
Lee prevents Vasama from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vasama regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lee.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vasama.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vasama misses with a body kick.
Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vasama can pounce on him.
Vasama throws a leg kick but Lee moved away.
Vasama stuffs the takedown.
Vasama throws a leg kick that misses.
Vasama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Osmo Vasama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Vasama moved out of range nicely.
Lee tests Vasama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Vasama.
Vasama connects with a solid leg kick.
Vasama has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.
Lee fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vasama with a knee to the head.
Vasama lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vasama obliges.
Vasama misses with a knee to the head.
Vasama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Lee jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Vasama is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Vasama and Lee has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Lee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vasama knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lee throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee swings around for an armbar but Vasama sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lee's guard.
Vasama slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee is trying to escape the position but Vasama is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is trying to control Vasama's posture but Vasama avoids it.
Vasama lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lee down.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee prevents Vasama from moving into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osmo Vasama dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice sprawl there from Vasama as Lee shoots in.
Lee blocks a leg kick.
Vasama takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of Vasama's head.
Vasama tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lee blocks a head kick by Vasama.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee throws a body kick that misses.
Vasama throws out a leg kick but Lee moves out of range and Vasama only half commits.
Vasama scores with a head kick.
Lee cracks a nice hook into Vasama's ribs.
Lee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lee cracks Vasama with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vasama tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lee is able to avoid easily.
Vasama misses with a kick to the body.
Vasama drops his hands momentarily and Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lee moves out of range as Vasama throws a body kick.
Vasama pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lee is out of range and Vasama settles back down.
A head kick misses from Vasama.
Lee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vasama pinned against the cage. Vasama gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vasama can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasama walks into a straight right hand from Lee.
Vasama throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Vasama delivers a nice body kick.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vasama throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vasama closes the distance and clinches.
Vasama trying to land knees to the body.
Vasama trying to land knees to the body.
Lee tries to pull guard but Vasama holds him up against the cage and eventually Lee drops back down to his feet.
Vasama landing knees to the body.
Vasama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vasama breaks from the clinch.
Vasama throws a nice head kick!
Vasama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vasama on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vasama misses with a low kick as Lee jumps back.
Vasama tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of Vasama's head.
Vasama moves forwards but Lee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lee closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lee is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Vasama is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jordan Lee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pierre LePew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LePew comes into the arena with It's Raining Men blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
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184 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pierre LePew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dante Woods!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woods takes a jab right on the kisser.
LePew throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Woods on the side of the head.
Woods swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Woods misses with a wild body shot.
Woods missing with a left hand there. LePew was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Woods misses the jab.
Woods lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Pierre LePew has been cut.
Woods is looking to clinch.
LePew lands a nice hook to Woods's body. Woods takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
LePew fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
LePew is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Woods misses with a wild combination.
LePew gets the takedown into side control.
LePew tries for a kimura but Woods is defending well.
LePew working away.
LePew is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Woods is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
LePew is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Woods knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Woods wants to control but LePew postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods stops LePew from passing to mount.
LePew passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Woods!
Woods wants to control but LePew is having none of it.
LePew with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
LePew looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Woods controls the position.
LePew has hold of Woods's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Woods manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
LePew looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
LePew is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Woods to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Woods shrugs it off.
LePew is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Woods is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woods tries to lock up and control but LePew gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
LePew working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Woods is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
LePew fails to advance to Woods's back.
LePew looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Woods sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Woods wants to get back to his feet.
LePew is working for a kimura but Woods is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePew wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woods keeps working.
Woods moves into full guard.
LePew trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Woods pulls LePew in to control the position.
LePew stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woods swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Woods managing to control the position.
Woods controls LePew momentarily but LePew frees himself.
Woods keeping full guard, as LePew tries to pass.
Woods not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
LePew showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Woods wants to stand and escape but LePew is having none of it.
LePew pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Woods is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
LePew throws a quick inside leg kick.
Woods closes the distance and pushes LePew back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre LePew dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pierre LePew's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Woods fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LePew manages to avoid it.
LePew connects with a single shot there.
Dante Woods is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LePew shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Woods defends it nicely.
LePew scores with a nice strike.
Dante Woods seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LePew scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A nice inside leg kick there by LePew. That's going to slow Woods down.
Excellent takedown into side control there by LePew.
Woods is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, LePew asserts his dominance and retains side control.
LePew looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
LePew is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Woods is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
LePew tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LePew trying to control the position but Woods is working away.
LePew looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Woods tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but LePew wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Woods wants to control but LePew postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
LePew closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Woods throws a one two combo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
LePew cracks Woods with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Woods 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.
Woods misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Woods slips under a jab.
Woods avoids the head kick by LePew.
LePew fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Woods sprawls well initially but LePew persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
LePew trying to mount his opponent but Woods defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LePew wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woods keeps working.
Woods is controlling LePew's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Woods trying to control from the bottom.
Woods is staying active underneath LePew, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
LePew wants to pass the guard but Woods is defending well.
LePew is working for a kimura but Woods is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Woods is concentrating on defense, preventing LePew from advancing position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
LePew throws a head kick that misses.
LePew drops his hands momentarily and Woods takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts LePew, as that shot connected.
Woods lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Woods.
A looping hook to the body misses from LePew. Woods does a little dance to reset his feet.
Woods gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
LePew has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Woods finds it's way round the side to connect with LePew's head.
LePew throws a one two combo.
LePew wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Woods fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LePew manages to avoid it.
Woods swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by LePew.
LePew shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than LePew was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Woods keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
LePew with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
LePew landing shots from mount.
LePew with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LePew wants to finish this one by submission but Woods is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from LePew.
Woods wants to hold on but LePew pushes him away.
Woods is desperately trying to improve his position but LePew has a good base and remains in mount.
LePew pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
LePew looking for a guillotine from mount but Woods is having none of it.
LePew moves to back control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Woods tries to escape but LePew has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
LePew is trying to stick to Woods's back but Woods is turning into LePew. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in LePew's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Woods.
Woods controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pierre LePew will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pierre LePew's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Woods digs a good hook to LePew's body.
Woods avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Woods as LePew shoots in.
LePew closes the distance and lands a one-two.
LePew scores with a jab.
LePew on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Woods looks to land a combination. LePew sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
LePew lands a head shot.
Woods dodges the punch combination from LePew.
Woods throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
LePew throws a head kick that Woods semi-blocks.
LePew throws a combination. Woods tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A jab lands there for LePew.
Woods tries to clinch there but LePew circles away.
Woods misses the shot to the body.
LePew scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Woods rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but LePew moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
LePew will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Woods takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Woods keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods misses with a few strikes there.
LePew throws a low kick but it's checked well by Woods.
LePew shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Woods as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre LePew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woods throws a hook to the side of LePew's head but LePew sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
LePew lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
LePew lands a jab-cross combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Woods.
LePew scores with a nice head shot.
LePew shoots for a double leg takedown but Woods sprawls well. He's pushed LePew's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from LePew.
Woods avoids a punch combination nicely.
LePew swinging wildly here.
Woods fails with an attempt to clinch.
Woods walks into a left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts LePew, as that shot connected.
LePew moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Woods. No joy for LePew on that attempt.
Woods misses with a hook. LePew ducked under it nicely.
Pierre LePew is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LePew scores with a hook to the body. Woods takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Woods has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
LePew throws a one two combo.
Woods lands a slapping body shot.
Woods swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Woods looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Woods swings for the body but LePew moves out of range.
LePew keeps the fight on the outside.
Woods drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
LePew swats away the attempt to clinch by Woods.
LePew shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Woods manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
LePew stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woods swivels though and keeps the full guard.
LePew slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
LePew's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePew sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Woods's guard.
LePew slows the pace down in half guard.
Woods wants to control but LePew is keeping busy.
LePew seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Woods actively working from the bottom here.
LePew with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dante Woods has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Woods is looking to escape.
LePew looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Woods pushes LePew off looking to stand but LePew dives back in and keeps control.
Pierre LePew overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Woods actively working from the bottom here.
LePew looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Pierre LePew just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
LePew closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LePew in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Woods wants to control but LePew postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre LePew showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for LePew, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pierre LePew!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Factor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Macku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Factor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max Factor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Adam Macku!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Factor is looking to clinch.
Macku needs to keep his hands up - Factor had a free shot at his head there.
Macku looks to throw the jab but Factor is out of range.
Factor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Factor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Macku in his tracks.
Max Factor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macku lands a body shot.
Factor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Macku drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Factor ducks under a wild hook from Macku.
Factor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Factor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Factor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Factor there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Max Factor has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Macku misses.
Factor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Macku manages to avoid it.
Factor misses the body punch
and Macku counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Factor bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Factor sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Macku is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Factor working the body and head with strikes.
Macku is looking for a sweep.
Factor working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Factor lands a decent elbow from side control.
An elbow from Factor crashes against the mat.
The ground and pound from Factor seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Macku manages to work his way to half guard, despite Factor's best efforts.
Factor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Macku taking some punishment here, with Factor in his half guard.
Factor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Macku regains full guard. Nicely done.
Factor throws and elbow that misses. Macku uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Factor's guard. Nice move by Macku!
Factor trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macku drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Factor dives on top into guard.
Factor lands a couple of digs.
Factor thows a big elbow that misses.
Factor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Macku works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Factor is looking to work some ground and pound but Macku has wrist control.
Macku working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Factor.
Macku had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Factor defends it easily.
Factor works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macku blocking the ground and pound attempt from Factor.
Factor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Macku defending well though.
Macku on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Factor throwing shots but Macku is blocking nicely.
Factor trying to pass the guard but Macku defending well.
Factor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Factor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Factor winds up and cracks Macku with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Macku looking for submissions off his back.
Factor is thwarting Macku's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Factor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Macku defending well though.
Ground and pound from Factor.
Factor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Factor lands strikes from half guard.
Factor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Factor lands a nice short elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Factor throws a strike but Macku avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Factor throwing strikes but missing.
Factor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Factor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Factor's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Factor throws a push kick but Macku slaps the foot to one side.
Macku takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Factor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Macku has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Factor finds it's way round the side to connect with Macku's head.
Factor tries a head kick but it misses.
Factor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Macku paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Factor.
Macku connects with a nice looking jab.
A head kick misses from Factor.
Factor throws a sloppy head kick and Macku moves out of range easily.
Macku shoots in and drives through. Factor sprawls well.
Macku scores a takedown into full mount!
Macku has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Factor's face.
Macku wants to control the pace but Factor is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Factor in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Factor tries to hold on but Macku pushes him away.
Factor gets back to half guard.
Factor tries to get to full guard but Macku has control of the leg.
Factor is working hard here to advance position.
Factor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Factor controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Factor wants to sweep here but Macku controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Factor pulls Macku in to control the position.
Factor 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Factor wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Macku is now in half guard.
Factor is looking to control Macku's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Factor avoid being mounted?
Macku throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Factor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Macku is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Factor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Factor has escaped and now he's on top!
Macku utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Factor throwing strikes from guard but Macku blocks nicely.
Factor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Macku's head.
Factor throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Adam Macku will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Max Factor's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Macku avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Factor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Macku.
Macku 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.
Nice body punch from Macku.
Factor misses with a body kick.
Factor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Factor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adam Macku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Macku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Factor just misses with a punch to the body.
Macku avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Factor throws a head kick that misses.
Macku has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Macku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Factor manages to avoid it.
Factor lands with a shot to the body.
Factor misses with a body shot.
Factor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Factor closes the distance but Macku moves to the side
and Macku counters with a nice double leg into side control. Factor won't be happy with that.
Macku is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Factor has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Factor is trying to get back to half guard.
Macku tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Max Factor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Factor is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Factor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Macku lands a nice forearm strike.
Macku is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Factor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Check out the look on Macku's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Factor struggling a bit here.
Macku working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Macku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Macku working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macku is looking to take a break and control but Factor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Factor is looking for a sweep.
Factor can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Factor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Macku wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Factor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Factor can't do much from the bottom here.
Factor is looking to regain half guard here but Macku keeps moving and retains side control.
Macku wants to control but Factor is keeping him busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Factor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Macku's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Macku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Macku 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Macku!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mij Neztil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Khalidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalidov has chosen Punks Jump Up To Get Beatdown as his entrance music. 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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210 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
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26
215 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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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
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mij Neztil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Khalidov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalidov works over Neztil's head and body with a nice combination.
Neztil throws a body punch but Khalidov moves out of range.
Khalidov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khalidov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neztil moves away.
Khalidov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Neztil misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Khalidov counter with a right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Khalidov. That's going to slow Neztil down.
Khalidov drops his hands momentarily and Neztil takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Khalidov ducks under a wild hook from Neztil.
Neztil misses with a head kick.
Neztil looks to land a left hand but Khalidov moved out of range nicely.
Khalidov moves out of range as Neztil strikes.
Khalidov connects with a looping right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An inside leg kick lands from Khalidov.
Neztil on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Neztil throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Khalidov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Khalidov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Neztil misses with a hook. Khalidov ducked under it nicely.
Neztil falls off balance throwing a combination
and Khalidov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Neztil is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Khalidov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A low kick from Neztil misses
and Khalidov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Khalidov, right into the meat.
Khalidov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Neztil shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Khalidov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Khalidov rushes Neztil and pushes him back against the cage in a 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!
Khalidov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Khalidov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Khalidov cracks Neztil with a nice body shot.
Khalidov pushes Neztil back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Khalidov.
Khalidov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Khalidov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khalidov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Khalidov works Neztil's body with a nice hook.
Khalidov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice body punch from Khalidov.
Khalidov lunges at Neztil with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Neztil's hand.
Neztil throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khalidov.
Khalidov connects with a crisp jab.
Khalidov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Khalidov connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Neztil is rocked!
Khalidov cracks Neztil with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Neztil falls to his knees and Khalidov doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Khalidov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Bistro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Jagermeister (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 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bubba Bistro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sven Jagermeister!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bistro moves out of range of the body kick from Jagermeister.
Jagermeister checks the leg kick.
Jagermeister tries a head kick but it misses.
Bistro takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bistro misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jagermeister.
Jagermeister misses with a low kick.
Bistro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Jagermeister.
Jagermeister on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bistro. Bistro obviously looking to wear him down.
Bistro avoids the head kick by Jagermeister.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bistro.
Bistro throws a leg kick
and Jagermeister counters with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bistro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bistro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bistro wants to slow Jagermeister down by chopping away at his legs.
Bistro misses with a leg kick
and Jagermeister counters with a nice body kick.
Jagermeister on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bistro throws a leg kick
and Jagermeister counters with a body kick that stops Bistro in his tracks momentarily.
Bistro is breathing heavily.
Bistro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bistro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Jagermeister lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bistro will feel that in the morning.
Jagermeister lands with a nice body kick.
Jagermeister swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bistro throws a leg kick
and Jagermeister finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jagermeister pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jagermeister.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jagermeister tries a head kick but it misses.
Bistro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jagermeister.
Jagermeister goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jagermeister lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jagermeister misses with a two punch combination.
Jagermeister throws a head kick that half lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jagermeister.
Bistro moves out of range of the body kick.
Jagermeister throws a head kick that misses.
Jagermeister chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jagermeister turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jagermeister will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Jagermeister.
Jagermeister lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jagermeister thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bistro if he has to take too many more of those.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jagermeister.
No joy there for Jagermeister, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jagermeister throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jagermeister tries to score with a low kick but Bistro moves his leg out of the way.
Bistro motions for Jagermeister to come forward. Bistro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jagermeister tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bistro throws a leg kick
and Jagermeister counters with an outside leg kick.
Bistro throws a leg kick
and Jagermeister makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jagermeister stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bistro.
Jagermeister throws a head kick but Bistro moves out of range.
Bistro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jagermeister.
Bistro throws a leg kick
and Jagermeister counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jagermeister blocks a low kick nicely.
A low kick from Jagermeister misses
and Bistro counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A low kick from Bistro is predictable there
and Jagermeister counters with a solid body kick.
Bistro avoids the head kick by Jagermeister.
Bistro throws a leg kick
and Jagermeister counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Jagermeister dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bistro misses with a low kick.
Jagermeister throws a lazy head kick
and Bistro counters with a leg kick.
Jagermeister throws a combination that misses
and Bistro counters with a thumping low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bistro checks a leg kick.
Bistro tries to score with a low kick but Jagermeister moves his leg out of the way.
Jagermeister checks a leg kick nicely.
Jagermeister checks a low kick from Bistro.
Bistro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bistro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jagermeister looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jagermeister is breathing heavily.
A low kick from Bistro is predictable there
and Jagermeister counters with a body kick.
Bistro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bistro lands a glancing blow to the side of Jagermeister's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Jagermeister.
A low kick from Jagermeister misses
and Bistro counters with a nice leg kick.
Bistro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bistro scoring well with a low kick there.
Bistro misses with a leg kick
and Jagermeister connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bistro.
Bistro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jagermeister pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bistro tried to score with a low kick but Jagermeister checks it.
Jagermeister throws a big shot that misses.
Bistro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A clash of legs there as Bistro blocks the low kick.
Jagermeister avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jagermeister throws a nice head kick!
Bistro feints and then cracks Jagermeister's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jagermeister down.
A good leg kick by Bistro.
Bistro will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jagermeister on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jagermeister chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bistro can pounce on him.
Bistro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bistro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sven Jagermeister is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bistro throws a chopping leg kick but Jagermeister manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bistro throws a leg kick but Jagermeister sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jagermeister ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bistro moves away.
Bistro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bistro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bistro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bistro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bistro is looking to chop away at Jagermeister's legs.
Jagermeister takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jagermeister blocks a leg kick.
Bistro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jagermeister is out of range and Bistro settles back down.
Bistro thows a leg kick but Jagermeister checks it
and Jagermeister counters with an outside leg kick.
Jagermeister tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bistro works Jagermeister's body with a nice hook.
Bistro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bistro cracks the inside of Jagermeister's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bistro throws a leg kick
and Jagermeister counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bistro misses with a low kick.
Bistro misses with a low kick.
Bistro takes a swing at Jagermeister's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bistro.
Bistro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jagermeister checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A head kick misses from Jagermeister.
Jagermeister blocks a low kick nicely.
Bistro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jagermeister moves forwards but Bistro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jagermeister blocks a low kick nicely.
Bistro 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Bistro dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bistro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bistro is looking to chop away at Jagermeister's legs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jagermeister checks a leg kick.
Jagermeister checks a leg kick.
Jagermeister tries a head kick but it misses.
Jagermeister misses with a two punch combination.
Bistro is looking to score with low kicks.
Bistro tries to work over Jagermeister's front leg with a kick but Jagermeister checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bistro throws and low kick but Jagermeister moves out of range easily.
Bistro avoids the head kick by Jagermeister.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bistro.
Bistro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jagermeister takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Bistro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bistro throws a leg kick that misses.
Bistro is looking to wear down Jagermeister with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bistro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jagermeister tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Bistro is predictable there
and Jagermeister counters with a straight right hand.
Jagermeister throws a sloppy head kick
and Bistro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bistro with a jab.
A head kick by Jagermeister misses
and Bistro counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bistro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jagermeister chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bistro can pounce on him.
Bistro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jagermeister.
A bone on bone clash there as Jagermeister blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jagermeister moves out of range as Bistro throws a body kick.
Bistro misses with a low kick.
Jagermeister throws a leg kick but Bistro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bistro throws and low kick but Jagermeister moves out of range easily.
Bistro cracks Jagermeister with a good jab.
Bistro 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.
A low kick from Bistro is predictable there
and Jagermeister counters with a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Jagermeister checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bistro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bistro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bistro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bistro tries to land a leg kick but Jagermeister saw it coming and moves away.
Jagermeister checks a leg kick.
A head kick by Jagermeister misses
and Bistro counters with a thumping low kick.
Bistro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A low kick from Bistro misses
and Jagermeister counters with a nice body kick.
Bistro throws and low kick but Jagermeister moves out of range easily.
Bistro connects with a solid leg kick.
Bistro lands a nice looking body shot.
Jagermeister checks a low kick from Bistro.
Jagermeister gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bistro.
Sven Jagermeister seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bistro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bistro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bistro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jagermeister throws a lazy head kick
and Bistro counters with a nice leg kick.
Bistro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jagermeister.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bistro.
Bistro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jagermeister is out of range.
Bistro misses with a leg kick
and Jagermeister counters with a leg kick.
Jagermeister throws a leg kick but Bistro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bistro throws a leg kick
and Jagermeister counters with a three punch combo that has Bistro backing up. Bistro nods at Jagermeister to acknowledge the strikes.
Bistro tries to work over Jagermeister's front leg with a kick but Jagermeister checks it.
Bistro tries to score with a low kick but Jagermeister moves his leg out of the way.
Jagermeister checks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Bistro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bistro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Bistro!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdullah Hosseini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hosseini has chosen Zulfiqar - Secret Chiefs 3 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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255 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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KO power |
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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
14 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdullah Hosseini!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mir is defended easily by Hosseini.
Hosseini looks to land a right hand but Mir moved out of range.
Mir swings for the body but Hosseini moves out of range.
Mir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hosseini on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hosseini tries to bum rush Mir with a series of wild strikes but Mir uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Mir misses.
Mir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hosseini moves away.
Hosseini looks to score with a jab to the body but Mir is just out of range.
Mir throws an overhand right that lands on Hosseini's shoulder, as Hosseini tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Hosseini as Mir shoots in.
Mir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hosseini was well out of range. Poor timing from Mir.
Mir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hosseini.
Hosseini cracks a nice hook into Mir's ribs.
Mir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hosseini misses with a body shot
and Mir counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hosseini lands with a few short shots to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hosseini tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hosseini can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hosseini tries to roll over but Mir keeps him under control.
Mir wants to take a breather but Hosseini is having none of it.
Hosseini wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir prevents Hosseini from improving his position.
Mir is thwarting Hosseini's attempts to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mir looks to land a left hand but Hosseini moved out of range nicely.
Mir throws a sloppy body shot
and Hosseini counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Abdullah Hosseini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hosseini throws a big shot that misses.
Mir staying out of range there.
Hosseini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mir shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hosseini counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mir thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Mir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mir is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hosseini lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Frank Mir has been cut.
Hosseini misses with a body shot.
Hosseini wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hosseini scores with a jab.
Frank Mir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Hosseini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hosseini ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hosseini lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hosseini lands a jab.
Hosseini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hosseini swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mir counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hosseini scores with a shot to the body.
Hosseini looks to score with a jab to the body but Mir is just out of range.
A jab lands there for Hosseini.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hosseini throws a right hand that Mir ducks under and follows up with a left that Mir also avoids with ease.
A punch lands to the side of Mir 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Hosseini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Mir's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mir blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Mir misses its intended target.
Mir has a takedown stuffed.
Mir swings for the body but Hosseini moves out of range.
Mir shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hosseini makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice defenses there by Hosseini.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mir looks to land a left hand but Hosseini moved out of range nicely.
Mir avoids the body shot from Hosseini.
Hosseini throws the left hand but Mir avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hosseini cracks Mir with a good jab.
Frank Mir's cut is getting worse.
A shot to the body from Hosseini misses
and Mir counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mir swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hosseini counters with a stiff right hand.
Hosseini throws a series of punches but Mir moves out of range.
Mir fails with the takedown
and Hosseini counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Mir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hosseini clobbers Mir with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mir misses with a wild body shot.
Hosseini gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but Hosseini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir is standing up over Hosseini. Hosseini looks to escape but Mir dives into side control.
Hosseini wants to get back to his feet.
Hosseini is looking to regain half guard here but Mir keeps moving and retains side control.
Mir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hosseini keeps working.
Mir scores with punches from side control.
Mir working the head and body with strikes.
Mir grinds an elbow into Hosseini's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Hosseini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hosseini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hosseini throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Hosseini pushes Mir away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mir gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mir misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hosseini tries to escape but Mir is in control.
Hosseini tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mir wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hosseini is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mir is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Mir scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hosseini?
Hosseini can't escape the position.
Mir controlling his opponent.
Hosseini is squirming around, avoiding Mir's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hosseini can't escape the position.
Hosseini really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mir. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You get the feeling that Hosseini really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Mir wants to control the pace but Hosseini is squirming around nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mir landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mir lands a big elbow.
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 Frank Mir will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Mir's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hosseini throws a hook but Mir avoids it easily.
Mir moves out of range of the strikes.
Mir takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mir throws a big shot that misses.
Hosseini throws a series of punches but Mir moves out of range.
Mir misses with a looping right.
Abdullah Hosseini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hosseini throws a sloppy body shot
and Mir counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mir decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hosseini has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mir is working away from the top position though.
Hosseini throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hosseini wants to get back to his feet.
Hosseini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hosseini is staying active underneath Mir, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hosseini manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Mir scores with a nice head shot.
Hosseini slips under a jab.
Mir shoots in for a double leg but Hosseini sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mir throws a hook but Hosseini avoids it easily.
Mir throws a sloppy body shot
and Hosseini counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mir thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hosseini drops his hands momentarily and Mir takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mir shoots in for a takedown but Hosseini shows good takedown defense.
No joy there for Hosseini, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mir uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big right from Hosseini misses.
Mir has his takedown stuffed
and Hosseini counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Mir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for Hosseini.
Mir with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir gets the takedown into side control.
Hosseini is looking to reverse the position.
Hosseini wants to get back to his feet but Mir is dominant here and he's now got Hosseini's back!
Hosseini tries to break free.
Hosseini wants to control his opponent's hands but Mir gets his hands free.
Hosseini looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Mir is looking to control Hosseini but Hosseini is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mir is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Hosseini up.
Mir has the hooks in. Hosseini is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Mir controlling the position well here. Hosseini rolled but Mir kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hosseini rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hosseini has hold of Mir's hands but Mir slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hosseini is trying to maintain the position but Mir is very close to passing his half guard.
Mir is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hosseini has managed to free his arm - good work.
Frank Mir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hosseini pushes Mir off looking to stand but Mir dives back in and keeps control.
Mir passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hosseini taking shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Mir showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mir has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Frank Mir!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marius Metropolis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Tsushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsushima has chosen Eminem - Till I Collapse as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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22
222 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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24
216 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marius Metropolis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lewis Tsushima!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metropolis keeps the fight on the outside.
Metropolis moves away from the strike by Tsushima.
Metropolis scores with a hook.
Metropolis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tsushima doesn't manage to clinch there - Metropolis circles away.
Metropolis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tsushima sprawls well initially but Metropolis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsushima moves into full guard.
Tsushima has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tsushima trying to keep a closed guard but Metropolis is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsushima is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Metropolis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Metropolis is trying to get back to full guard.
Tsushima wants to lay and pray for a moment but Metropolis keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tsushima perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tsushima not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Metropolis wants to get back to full guard.
Metropolis is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tsushima jumps into side control!
Tsushima working the body and head with strikes.
A lull in the action here.
Metropolis sneaks back into half guard.
Metropolis wants to improve his position but Tsushima is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metropolis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tsushima pulls his head out easily.
Tsushima is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Metropolis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tsushima.
Tsushima is working for a submission of some sort.
Metropolis is not content to let Tsushima control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tsushima is working for a submission of some sort.
Metropolis wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsushima takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tsushima is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tsushima is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Tsushima dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Metropolis ducks under a wild hook from Tsushima.
Tsushima misses the shot to the body.
Metropolis throws a right and a left that Tsushima avoids nicely.
Tsushima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metropolis was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsushima.
A lazy left from Metropolis finds it's target.
Metropolis throws a hook to the side of Tsushima's head but Tsushima sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tsushima fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metropolis lands a slapping body shot.
Metropolis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tsushima sprawls well. Tsushima wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Metropolis gets slowly back to his feet.
Metropolis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metropolis dives in and grabs Tsushima's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tsushima pushes down on Metropolis's head and hops out.
Metropolis misses with a wild body shot.
Metropolis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Metropolis slips a straight right by Tsushima.
A looping hook to the body misses from Metropolis. Tsushima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Metropolis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tsushima was covering up waiting for the punch and Metropolis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tsushima is looking to stand back up but Metropolis counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Tsushima.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima gets back to full guard.
Tsushima can't keep his opponent in guard - Metropolis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tsushima is trying to get back to full guard.
Metropolis trying to mount his opponent but Tsushima defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima gets back to full guard.
Metropolis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tsushima wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Metropolis passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tsushima holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Tsushima trying to control but Metropolis postures up.
Metropolis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tsushima knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsushima has hold of Metropolis's hands but Metropolis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marius Metropolis dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tsushima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tsushima scores with a nice right hand.
Metropolis shoots in but no luck this time.
Tsushima lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A slow jab from Tsushima misses its intended target.
Metropolis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Metropolis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsushima.
Tsushima moves away from the strike by Metropolis.
Tsushima throws a jab but it's blocked by Metropolis.
Metropolis throws a shot from downtown. Tsushima moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metropolis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tsushima counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tsushima.
Tsushima throws a head punch that misses.
Metropolis misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tsushima.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tsushima is pushing Metropolis up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tsushima digs a right hand underneath Metropolis's ribcage. Metropolis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tsushima manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tsushima is trying to break the clinch but Metropolis is controlling him.
Tsushima lands with a right to the head.
Tsushima lands a hook that snaps the head of Metropolis backwards.
Metropolis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tsushima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tsushima.
Tsushima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tsushima pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tsushima wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Metropolis.
Tsushima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsushima lands a shot to the body.
Tsushima looking to stall.
Metropolis takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsushima escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tsushima wants to clinch
and Metropolis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Metropolis.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metropolis preventing the sweep.
Metropolis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tsushima is keeping the position for now.
Metropolis throwing strikes from guard but Tsushima blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima has Metropolis pulled in close to control his posture.
Metropolis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tsushima works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Metropolis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Metropolis postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Metropolis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Metropolis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tsushima defends it nicely.
Metropolis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tsushima is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tsushima tries to clinch up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsushima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lewis Tsushima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tsushima 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lewis Tsushima!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bancroft Rothschild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Bridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rothschild kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Light. Bancroft Rothschild has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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22
201 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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192 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bancroft Rothschild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonny Bridge!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rothschild misses with a wild combination.
Rothschild misses with a low kick.
Rothschild closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bridge stalling.
Rothschild throws an elbow that misses.
Bridge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rothschild has Bridge pressed against the cage, preventing Bridge from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bridge can't find room to land a body shot as Rothschild controls the action.
Bridge wants to break free but Rothschild has control.
Bridge missing with knees to the body.
Rothschild lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rothschild letting Bridge take a breather here.
Bridge can't break the clinch.
Bridge can't break the clinch.
Good body shot from Rothschild.
Rothschild throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Rothschild.
Bridge tries to throw a body punch but Rothschild avoids it by throwing Bridge back against the cage.
Rothschild fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Bridge to work.
A hook to the body from Bridge.
Bridge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rothschild tries a knee to the head but Bridge blocks it.
Rothschild lands a nice elbow.
Bridge is trying to break the clinch but Rothschild is controlling him.
A shot in the inside from Rothschild.
Rothschild pushes off an throws an elbow but Bridge leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rothschild as Bridge tries to tie him up.
Rothschild prevents a body shot from Bridge.
Bridge struggles to land a body shot inside as Rothschild controls his hands.
Bridge has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rothschild.
Bridge is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rothschild throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rothschild makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rothschild using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bridge has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bridge taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bridge misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Rothschild fails to land.
Bridge tries to break the clinch but Rothschild is controlling the position.
Rothschild works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rothschild tries a knee to the head but Bridge blocks it.
Rothschild comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bridge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rothschild tries to land knees in the clinch but Bridge avoids the damage to the body.
Rothschild swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bridge trying to land knees to the body.
Bridge's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rothschild with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rothschild blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rothschild lands a damaging elbow.
Bridge misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rothschild.
Bridge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bridge misses with a looping left.
Rothschild is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rothschild works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bridge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bridge throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rothschild counters by clinching up.
Rothschild lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild throws an elbow that misses.
Rothschild creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bridge's defenses.
Bridge lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rothschild misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bridge.
Rothschild tries to land knees in the clinch but Bridge avoids the damage to the body.
Bridge trying to stall but Rothschild improves his position.
Rothschild scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rothschild.
Rothschild missing with knees to the body.
Bridge lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rothschild lands an elbow just above Bridge 's eye.
A frustrated look appears on Bridge's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rothschild utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rothschild working Bridge over with knees to the body.
Rothschild makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Rothschild.
A short body shot lands from Rothschild as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rothschild tries a knee to the head but Bridge blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bancroft Rothschild dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bridge throws a body kick that misses.
Bridge pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rothschild thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bridge avoids the head kick by Rothschild.
Rothschild fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bridge manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bridge checks a leg kick.
A jab from Bridge misses.
Bridge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rothschild goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bridge tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bridge rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rothschild moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Bridge.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothschild fails to land with a series of punches.
Bridge misses with an uppercut. Rothschild saw that one coming.
A shot to the body from Bridge misses
and Rothschild counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bridge swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rothschild counters with a left to the body.
Rothschild thuds a left hand into Bridge's body.
Rothschild closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rothschild blocks a jab.
Rothschild lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bridge drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rothschild keeps Bridge at a distance using the push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Bridge misses
and Rothschild counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bridge's knee momentarily.
Rothschild closes the distance and pushes Bridge back into the cage.
Bridge misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rothschild lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rothschild tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rothschild lands an elbow inside.
Rothschild being controlled against the cage.
Rothschild lands an elbow that stopped Bridge in his tracks for a moment.
Rothschild tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bridge avoids it.
Bridge manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the body from Bridge misses
and Rothschild counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bridge's knee momentarily.
Rothschild tries to clinch there but Bridge circles away.
Rothschild throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bridge.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridge lands a jab-cross combination.
Rothschild lands with a kick to the ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rothschild.
Rothschild rushes Bridge and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rothschild lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rothschild tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bridge is pushing Rothschild up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rothschild misses with the head strike.
Rothschild scores with a shoulder strike.
Rothschild digs a right hand into Bridge's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bridge's gas tank.
Rothschild misses with a body punch.
Bancroft Rothschild has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rothschild digs a right hand underneath Bridge's ribcage. Bridge let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bridge cracks Rothschild with a nice body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rothschild is working Bridge over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rothschild fails to land.
Bridge tries to throw a body punch but Rothschild avoids it by throwing Bridge back against the cage.
Rothschild missing with knees to the body.
Rothschild missing with knees to the body.
Rothschild swings wildly with an uppercut but Bridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rothschild missing with knees to the body.
Bridge works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rothschild swings wildly with an uppercut but Bridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rothschild unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bridge looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bridge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rothschild scoring well with a low kick there.
Bridge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rothschild.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bancroft Rothschild dominated that second round.
That's time! Rothschild's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bridge misses with a few strikes there.
Bridge connects with a crisp jab.
Bridge lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rothschild bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bridge throws a head kick that misses
and Rothschild counters with a solid body kick.
A combination from Bridge does no damage.
Bridge takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rothschild thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rothschild works Bridge's body with a nice hook.
Rothschild throws a head kick that misses.
Rothschild gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bridge.
Bancroft Rothschild is winning the standup battle so far.
Bridge blocks a head kick by Rothschild.
Bridge throws a body kick the misses
and Rothschild counters with a series of strikes. Bridge will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rothschild is looking to slow Bridge down with leg kicks.
Jonny Bridge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rothschild moves in looking to clinch but Bridge pushes him off.
Rothschild tries to clinch up but Bridge circles away and keeps his distance.
Bridge misses with a combination
and Rothschild makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rothschild lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bridge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rothschild throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild loads up on a big right hand but Bridge slips the punch.
Rothschild steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bridge.
Rothschild lands a really nice looking cross but Bridge seems unphased.
Bridge misses with a looping right.
Bridge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jonny Bridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rothschild avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rothschild lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rothschild throws a head kick that half lands.
Rothschild lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bridge throws a combination. Rothschild tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridge takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rothschild moves out of range of the body kick.
Rothschild keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rothschild misses the jab.
Bridge fails to land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Rothschild.
Rothschild tries to score with a low kick but Bridge moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick from Bridge lands but Rothschild takes it in his stride.
Rothschild fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bridge, pushing him back against the cage.
Rothschild lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bridge.
Bridge takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Bridge.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rothschild unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bridge lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bridge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bridge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bridge tries to throw a body punch but Rothschild avoids it by throwing Bridge back against the cage.
Bridge is trying to break the clinch but Rothschild is controlling him.
Bridge manages to break the clinch.
Rothschild throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bridge.
Rothschild swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rothschild with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bancroft Rothschild is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bridge's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rothschild throws a head kick that misses.
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 Bancroft Rothschild.
Well Rothschild has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bancroft Rothschild!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Lunar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uncomfortable Positions (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lunar's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Seperate Ways by Journey. Uncomfortable Positions is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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178 lbs
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183 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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World class MT
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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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
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucas Lunar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Uncomfortable Positions!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Positions throws a looping overhand right but Lunar ducks down to avoid it.
Lunar just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Positions.
Positions thows a body shot but no joy.
Positions is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lunar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Positions is looking to clinch.
Lunar goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Positions uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lunar.
Lunar misses with a jab to the body
and Positions counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lunar looks to land a left hand but Positions moved out of range nicely.
Positions misses the shot to the body.
Positions takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lunar throws a jab but it's blocked by Positions.
Positions avoids the head kick by Lunar.
Nice takedown defense from Lunar. No joy for Positions on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lunar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lunar throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Positions moves out of range as Lunar throws a body kick.
Lunar misses with a low kick.
Lunar scores with a push kick.
Lunar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Positions throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lunar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Positions connects with a crisp jab.
Lunar throws a sloppy head kick
and Positions counters with a single leg into guard. Lunar didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Positions stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lunar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lunar is controlling Positions's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Positions won't allow Lunar to sweep him here.
Lunar controls Positions momentarily but Positions frees himself.
Lunar wants to sweep here but Positions controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Positions postures up in Lunar's guard and throws a big left but Lunar blocks it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lunar throws a leg kick but Positions checks it.
Lunar goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Positions shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lunar as he avoids it easily.
Lucas Lunar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uncomfortable Positions.
A looping hook to the body misses from Positions. Lunar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lunar misses with a hook to the body
and Positions counters with a shoot takedown. Lunar fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Positions accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lunar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lunar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Positions wants to get back to full guard.
Lunar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lunar controlling from the full mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lunar wants to control the pace but Positions is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Lunar dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Positions takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Positions scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lunar lands a front kick.
Lunar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Positions shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lunar sprawls well. Lunar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Positions gets slowly back to his feet.
Lunar feints and then cracks Positions's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Positions down.
Lunar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Positions shoots in but Lunar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Positions is breathing heavily.
Lunar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lunar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lunar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lunar looks to throw a body kick
and Positions counters with a single leg into guard. Lunar didn't expect that.
Positions working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lunar wants to get back to his feet but Positions is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lunar holds on and takes a little breather.
Positions postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lunar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lunar wants to stand and escape but Positions is having none of it.
Lunar trying to control the position.
Positions throws and elbow that misses. Lunar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Positions's guard. Nice move by Lunar!
Lunar won't allow Positions to sweep him here.
Lunar stands up from Positions's guard - Lunar perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Positions or perhaps it was just good defense by Lunar which made him look bad.
Lucas Lunar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uncomfortable Positions.
Lunar throws a jab when Positions was well out of range.
Lunar moves out of range as Positions strikes.
Lunar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Positions just misses with a punch to the body.
Lunar fails to land with a series of punches.
Lunar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lunar stuffs the takedown attempt from Positions. Positions gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice body punch from Positions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Positions gets the takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Positions seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lunar is trying to control Positions's posture but Positions avoids it.
Positions lands a decent elbow from side control.
Positions is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lunar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lunar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Lunar dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lunar throws a leg kick but Positions checks it.
Positions misses the body punch
and Lunar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Positions scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Positions showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lunar.
Nice sprawl there from Lunar as Positions shoots in.
Positions throws a body punch but Lunar moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lunar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lunar tries a head kick but it misses.
Lunar connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Positions is predictable there
and Lunar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Positions thinking.
Lunar circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lunar counters with a nice uppercut.
Lucas Lunar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Positions takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lunar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lunar slips under a jab from Positions.
Lunar throws out a leg kick but Positions moves out of range and Lunar only half commits.
Nice defenses there by Positions.
Lunar misses with a low kick as Positions jumps back.
Lunar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lucas Lunar is winning the standup battle so far.
Positions misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lunar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Positions throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lunar throws a wild body kick that Positions sees coming a mile off.
Lunar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lunar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lunar. Positions does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lunar moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lunar throws a sloppy head kick and Positions moves out of range easily.
Positions shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lunar counters with a body kick.
Lucas Lunar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uncomfortable Positions.
Lunar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Positions avoids the head kick by Lunar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lunar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lunar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Positions tries to work over Lunar's front leg with a kick but Lunar checks it.
Lunar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Positions's sensitive parts.
Positions takes a kick to the side of the head.
Positions is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lunar rather than just go for the knockout.
Lunar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lunar 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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Positions.
Lunar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lunar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Positions won't allow Lunar to sweep him here.
Uncomfortable Positions has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lunar controls Positions momentarily but Positions frees himself.
Positions missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lunar is on top in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lunar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Lunar clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A shot to de liver by Lunar. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Lunar misses.
Lunar thows a body shot but no joy.
Lunar circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lunar counters with a solid body kick.
Lunar throws a head kick but Positions moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Lunar blocks the low kick.
Positions takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lunar throws a lazy head kick
and Positions counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Lunar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Positions lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lunar misses with a straight left.
Positions throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Positions gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big left from Positions misses.
Lunar works the jab nicely.
Positions connects with a looping right hand.
Nice defenses there by Lunar.
Positions throws the left hand but Lunar avoids the punch easily.
Lunar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lunar keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice defenses there by Lunar.
Positions throws a hook to the side of Lunar's head but Lunar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lunar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Positions looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lunar sizes up Positions with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lunar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Positions misses.
Lunar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Positions has time to react.
Lunar throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Positions just misses with a punch to the body.
Lunar looks to score with a jab to the body but Positions is just out of range.
Positions pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lunar avoids the body shot from Positions.
A shot to the body from Positions misses
and Lunar counters with a low kick, right behind Positions 's knee.
Positions's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Positions is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Positions listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Positions scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lunar looks to move to half guard but instead Positions has passed into mount! Damn!
Positions looking to finish with strikes here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Positions postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lunar looks a forlorn figure.
Poor strikes thrown by Positions there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Lunar wants to hold on but Positions pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Lunar had his way with Uncomfortable Positions in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Positions.
Lunar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Positions's calf.
Lunar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Positions.
Positions tries for a takedown but Lunar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Positions on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Positions takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lunar throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lunar throws a head kick but Positions moves out of range.
Positions is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lunar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Positions.
Positions tries to close the distance and clinch but Lunar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lunar throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lunar.
A low kick from Positions is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lunar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Positions is able to avoid easily.
Lunar scores with the left hand. Positions knows he should have avoided that one.
Positions stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lunar.
Lunar throws out a powerful jab.
Positions takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lunar misses with a low kick.
Positions takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lunar misses with a leg kick
and Positions counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Positions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Positions stopping the sweep attempt from Lunar.
Uncomfortable Positions has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lunar is looking to stand up but Positions isn't so interested in that idea.
Lunar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Positions makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Positions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Positions throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Positions can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lunar controls the pace.
Positions is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Positions looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lunar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Positions working for a triangle but Lunar defends it easily.
Positions being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Positions throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Lunar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lunar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Lunar!
Lucas Lunar retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Hollywood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manu Okoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hollywood comes into the arena with Deadbolt blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Hollywood!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manu Okoro!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okoro looks to land a combination but Hollywood avoids it well.
Okoro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hollywood.
Hollywood throws a hook to the side of Okoro's head but Okoro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hollywood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okoro was well out of range. Poor timing from Hollywood.
Okoro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hollywood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hollywood swings for the body but Okoro moves out of range.
Hollywood throws a leg kick
and Okoro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Okoro misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Hollywood. That snapped Okoro's head back.
A jab from Hollywood misses.
A jab lands there for Okoro.
A slow jab from Hollywood misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoro misses with a leg kick
and Hollywood counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Okoro thinking.
Hollywood scores with a jab.
Okoro misses with a wild body shot.
Okoro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hollywood.
Hollywood misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Okoro counters with a nice uppercut.
Hollywood throws a right hand that Okoro ducks under and follows up with a left that Okoro also avoids with ease.
Hollywood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hollywood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
David Hollywood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hollywood throws a sloppy body shot
and Okoro counters with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Hollywood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hollywood chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okoro can pounce on him.
Okoro tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood throws a leg kick
and Okoro counters with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okoro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hollywood.
Okoro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hollywood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hollywood throws a looping overhand right but Okoro ducks down to avoid it.
Hollywood checks a leg kick.
Hollywood lands a head shot.
Okoro misses with a head kick.
Okoro staying out of range there.
Hollywood stuns Okoro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hollywood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okoro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood cracks Okoro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Okoro lands a high kick!
Jab, jab by Hollywood - just one landing.
Hollywood moves out of range of the strikes.
Hollywood looks to land a right hand but Okoro moved out of range.
Okoro tries to clinch up.
Hollywood on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hollywood, right into the meat.
Okoro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Okoro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hollywood scores with a hook to the body. Okoro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big left from Okoro misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okoro throws a head kick that misses.
Okoro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hollywood lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Okoro at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Okoro.
Hollywood throws out a loose jab but Okoro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okoro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hollywood counters with a straight right hand.
Hollywood throws a shot to the body.
Hollywood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okoro.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hollywood misses with a low kick.
Okoro misses with a hook. Hollywood ducked under it nicely.
Hollywood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Hollywood dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hollywood throws a predictable looking body shot
and Okoro counters with a nice body kick.
Manu Okoro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hollywood throws a hook but Okoro avoids it easily.
Hollywood scores with a crisp jab that stopped Okoro in his tracks.
Hollywood connects with the punch.
Okoro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Hollywood misses.
Okoro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okoro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Okoro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hollywood moves out of range of the leg kick from Okoro.
Okoro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hollywood scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoro gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Hollywood counter with a right hand.
Hollywood slips under a jab.
Okoro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hollywood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hollywood misses with an uppercut. Okoro saw that one coming.
Okoro scores with a one two! Hollywood had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like David Hollywood has been cut.
Hollywood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okoro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hollywood checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Okoro throws a leg kick which misses Hollywood's front leg but catches the back leg as Hollywood tries to avoid it.
Okoro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hollywood counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Hollywood.
No joy there for Hollywood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Okoro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hollywood moves away from the strike by Okoro.
Okoro throws out a loose jab but Hollywood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okoro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hollywood throws a looping overhand right but Okoro ducks down to avoid it.
Hollywood sizes up Okoro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Okoro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hollywood misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Okoro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab from Okoro.
Okoro tests Hollywood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Okoro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Okoro throws a leg kick
and Hollywood counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Okoro ducks under a wild hook from Hollywood.
A leg kick checked by Hollywood.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hollywood, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood throws a body punch but Okoro moves out of range.
Okoro misses with a body punch
and Hollywood counters with a stiff right hand.
Hollywood thows a leg kick but Okoro checks it
and Okoro counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hollywood's knee momentarily.
A punch combination from Okoro misses.
Hollywood looks to score with a jab to the body but Okoro is just out of range.
Okoro looks for the body kick but Hollywood saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Okoro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hollywood listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okoro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okoro looks to land a combination but Hollywood avoids it well.
Hollywood connects with a right hand. Okoro shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Hollywood dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Hollywood's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hollywood throws a leg kick but Okoro checks it.
Hollywood is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hollywood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okoro.
Okoro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hollywood's head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Okoro. Hollywood shrugs it off though.
Hollywood chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okoro can pounce on him.
Okoro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hollywood sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hollywood staying out of range there.
Hollywood throws a sloppy body shot
and Okoro counters with a three punch combo that has Hollywood backing up. Hollywood nods at Okoro to acknowledge the strikes.
Okoro misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hollywood moves out of range of the leg kick from Okoro.
A shot to the body from Hollywood misses
and Okoro counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hollywood throws a lazy right hand but Okoro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hollywood misses with a combination
and Okoro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okoro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okoro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hollywood counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Okoro throws out a loose jab but Hollywood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hollywood is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Okoro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hollywood at a distance.
Nice body punch from Okoro.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hollywood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okoro manages to avoid it.
A combination from Okoro does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood pivots, looking for a leg kick but Okoro is out of range and Hollywood settles back down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Okoro. That's going to slow Hollywood down.
Okoro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hollywood misses the shot to the body.
Okoro lands a slapping body shot.
Okoro misses with a wild combination.
Hollywood slips under a jab.
Okoro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okoro throws a chopping leg kick but Hollywood manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Okoro takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Hollywood misses
and Okoro counters with a one-two to the body.
Okoro lands with a kick to the ribs.
Okoro staying out of range there.
Good shot there by Hollywood.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Okoro, right into the meat.
Okoro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okoro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hollywood, pushing him back against the cage.
Okoro tries to land knees in the clinch but Hollywood avoids the damage to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Okoro.
Okoro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Okoro is trying to break the clinch but Hollywood has him pressed against the cage.
Okoro misses with a knee to the head.
Hollywood looking to stall.
Okoro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hollywood has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okoro throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hollywood blocks it with crossed arms.
Okoro misses with a body punch.
Okoro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hollywood avoids it.
Hollywood avoiding damage as Okoro throws knees to the body.
Okoro lands a good knee to the midsection. Hollywood won't want to take too many of those.
Okoro using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Okoro breaks the clinch.
Okoro throws a series of strikes that have Hollywood backpedaling.
Okoro misses with an uppercut.
Okoro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hollywood.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hollywood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manu Okoro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okoro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hollywood counters with a nice uppercut.
Okoro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hollywood sprawls well. Hollywood wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Okoro gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Okoro really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Hollywood's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A leg kick checked by Hollywood.
Okoro bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Okoro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Okoro misses the shot to the body.
Okoro looks to clinch
and Hollywood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okoro throws a front kick aimed at Hollywood's knee but Hollywood avoids it well.
Hollywood misses with a wild body shot.
Hollywood throws a jab when Okoro was well out of range.
Okoro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood takes a swing at Okoro's ribcage but misses.
Hollywood throws a looping overhand right but Okoro ducks down to avoid it.
Hollywood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okoro.
Hollywood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hollywood punishes Okoro's body with a nice straight punch.
Okoro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hollywood bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Okoro's head backwards.
Okoro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okoro misses with a low kick.
Hollywood misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Okoro counters with a head kick. That will keep Hollywood thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood throws a head kick that misses.
Okoro blocks a leg kick.
Okoro throws a head kick that half lands.
Okoro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Okoro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hollywood.
Hollywood throws a series of punches but Okoro moves out of range.
A lazy left from Hollywood finds it's target.
Hollywood loads up on a big right hand but Okoro slips the punch.
Hollywood fails to land with a series of punches.
Okoro closes the distance but Hollywood moves to the side
and Hollywood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hollywood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okoro moves away.
Okoro misses with a low kick as Hollywood jumps back.
Okoro staying out of range there.
Hollywood avoids a kick to the body.
Okoro cracks Hollywood with a good jab.
Hollywood has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hollywood is rocked!
David Hollywood's cut is getting worse.
Okoro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch combination from Hollywood misses.
Okoro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oh Hollywood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood throws a looping overhand right but Okoro ducks down to avoid it.
Hollywood seems to have got his legs back now.
Hollywood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hollywood throws a sloppy body shot
and Okoro counters with an outside leg kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Okoro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okoro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hollywood throws a series of punches but Okoro avoids them all with ease.
Hollywood slips a jab and a cross from Okoro.
Okoro misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Okoro.
Hollywood takes a swing at Okoro's ribcage but misses.
Okoro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Okoro dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on David Hollywood's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hollywood scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Okoro tries to bum rush Hollywood with a series of wild strikes but Hollywood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hollywood throws a hook to the side of Okoro's head but Okoro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hollywood lands a jab.
Okoro throws a low kick but Hollywood avoids it.
Okoro misses with the combination.
Okoro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hollywood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Okoro circles away quickly and effectively.
Some bone on bone action there as Hollywood checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Okoro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hollywood.
Hollywood lands a nice shot to the body.
Hollywood throws the left hand but Okoro avoids the punch easily.
Hollywood swings away with a body shot that misses
and Okoro counters with a series of strikes. Hollywood will be more careful next time no doubt.
Okoro digs a good hook to Hollywood's body.
Hollywood lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hollywood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice shot by Okoro.
Okoro misses with a shot to the body
and Hollywood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Okoro.
Hollywood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okoro moves out of range as Hollywood strikes.
Okoro throws a leg kick which misses Hollywood's front leg but catches the back leg as Hollywood tries to avoid it.
A slow jab from Hollywood misses its intended target.
Hollywood lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hollywood blocks a head kick by Okoro.
Okoro misses with an uppercut.
Hollywood blocks a head kick by Okoro.
Okoro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hollywood's calf.
An inside leg kick lands from Okoro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okoro can pounce on him.
Okoro misses the jab.
Okoro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Okoro cracks Hollywood with an open hand slap.
Okoro throws the left hand but Hollywood avoids the punch easily.
Okoro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hollywood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hollywood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hollywood misses with a shot to the body
and Okoro counters with a good, hard body kick but Hollywood shrugs it off.
Hollywood connects with a crisp jab.
Okoro shoots in and drives through. Hollywood sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Hollywood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hollywood defending well as Okoro loads up on a big left hand.
Okoro is looking to slow Hollywood down with leg kicks.
Okoro throws an overhand right that lands on Hollywood's shoulder, as Hollywood tries to avoid the shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Okoro.
Hollywood bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Okoro's head.
Hollywood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okoro.
Hollywood misses with a looping left.
Hollywood misses with an uppercut.
Okoro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manu Okoro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Okoro 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 47:48
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manu Okoro!
Manu Okoro is the new light heavyweight champion!
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