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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hjalmar Klason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Lavronenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klason comes to the cage accompanied by (Hed) Pe - Raise Hell. The crowd seem to be enjoying Lavronenko's choice of entrance music: Ex-Sektor Gaza - 'Dopilsya'. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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216 lbs
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212 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
40 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hjalmar Klason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Lavronenko!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klason throws a head kick but Lavronenko moves out of range.
Lavronenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lavronenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klason.
Lavronenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Klason looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lavronenko!
Lavronenko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Klason postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klason tries to score with some ground and pound. Lavronenko controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klason throwing strikes but Lavronenko manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Lavronenko is looking to take a break and control but Klason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lavronenko throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavronenko is looking to take a break and control but Klason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Klason is trying to escape the position but Lavronenko is controlling the position.
Lavronenko trying to control the action but Klason is working from the bottom.
Klason is looking for a sweep.
Klason is working hard here to advance position.
Klason manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lavronenko's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lavronenko trying to control the action but Klason is working from the bottom.
Klason wants to control but Lavronenko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lavronenko in particular looking to stall.
Lavronenko lands with a punch from half guard.
Lavronenko wants to pass to mount but Klason is defending the position.
Lavronenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lavronenko is pressing down on Klason's thigh, looking to free his foot. Klason is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko wants to control but Klason is keeping him busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Klason misses with a kick to the body.
Lavronenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Klason with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lavronenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lavronenko fails to land the takedown.
Klason buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Klason throws a body punch but Lavronenko moves out of range.
Lavronenko shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko scores with a hook to the body. Klason takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Klason throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klason throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lavronenko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Klason!
My spies in Koru MMA inform me that Lavronenko has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klason tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Lavronenko easily slips into full mount!
Klason tries to reverse the position but Lavronenko maintains control.
Lavronenko controlling from mount.
Lavronenko trying to control but Klason is having none of it.
The referee warns Klason that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Lavronenko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Klason throws a head kick but Lavronenko moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Klason.
Lavronenko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lavronenko controlling the action here.
Klason on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Klason wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klason won't allow Lavronenko to pass to mount.
Lavronenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Klason wants to control but Lavronenko is keeping busy.
Klason is not content to let Lavronenko control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavronenko tries to pass to full mount but Klason defends it.
Klason has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lavronenko is working away from the top position though.
Klason keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lavronenko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lavronenko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Klason connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Klason with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Klason digs a good body shot into Lavronenko's ribs.
Klason jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Klason connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice takedown defense from Klason. No joy for Lavronenko on that attempt.
Klason changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Klason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hjalmar Klason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klason throws a jab when Lavronenko was well out of range.
Klason looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lavronenko scores with a jab.
Lavronenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hjalmar Klason is winning the standup battle so far.
Decent striking displayed by Lavronenko there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Klason manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lavronenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lavronenko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lavronenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Klason.
Lavronenko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lavronenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Klason.
Lavronenko gets caught flat footed, as Klason shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Klason wants to control from the top but Lavronenko keeps moving.
Lavronenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Klason is looking to work some ground and pound but Lavronenko has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klason tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavronenko is retaining full guard.
Lavronenko working a defensive guard here.
Lavronenko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Klason's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klason not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lavronenko wants to control from the top but Klason keeps moving.
Klason working a defensive guard here.
Klason keeping full guard, as Lavronenko tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hjalmar Klason dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A jab from Lavronenko misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lavronenko crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Klason - the referee stops the clock and Lavronenko gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Klason. Lavronenko manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Klason drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lavronenko steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Klason. That one must have hurt.
Lavronenko fails with the takedown.
Klason lands a jab to the head.
Klason manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lavronenko on his heels. He'll look to pass Lavronenko's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klason is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Klason controls from within his opponent's guard.
Klason working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klason throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Klason accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Klason advances position into side control!
Lavronenko dodges the ground and pound from Klason.
Lavronenko sneaks back into half guard.
Klason throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Klason connects with a nice short shot to Lavronenko's temple.
Lavronenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Klason.
Klason not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klason thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lavronenko's head.
Klason prevents Lavronenko from improving his position.
Lavronenko keeps trying to improve his position.
Klason wants to pass to mount but Lavronenko is defending the position.
Klason sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lavronenko defending well though.
Lavronenko manages to get to full guard.
Lavronenko pulls Klason in close to prevent any damage.
Klason throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klason avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ivan Lavronenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lavronenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Klason is one step ahead there.
Klason working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Klason working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Klason postures up and lands a big shot to Lavronenko's brow.
Lavronenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Klason.
Lavronenko looking for a triangle here. Klason is fighting it but it looks tight! Lavronenko pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Klason is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ivan Lavronenko!
A victorious Ivan Lavronenko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Ivey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolen Spliffs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ivey might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Friday. Spliffs is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ice Cube - Smoke Some Weed. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
45 - 21 - 0 |
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210 lbs
57 - 21 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
45 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Phil Ivey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
57 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rolen Spliffs!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spliffs just misses with a punch to the body.
Ivey seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ivey lands with a cross.
Spliffs connects with a jab.
Spliffs lands a big head kick that sends Ivey tumbling to the mat! Spliffs takes a step backwards and waves Ivey back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ivey throws a body punch but Spliffs moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jab, jab by Ivey - just one landing.
Spliffs tries to clinch but Ivey is having none of it.
Spliffs drops Ivey with a big left hand! Ivey is injured, injured bad! Spliffs jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rolen Spliffs!
Rolen Spliffs looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'After all dis time...i finally won a championship! Ay...Y'all ain't got no idea how much dis really mean to me...never underestimate the power of Mary Jane! '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marko Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steel has chosen Kollegah - Bossaura as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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211 lbs
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215 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marko Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Steel!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Steel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Steel.
Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Steel misses with a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Kersikov misses its target.
Kersikov throws a combination that misses
and Steel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Steel.
Steel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Steel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kersikov to score with a decent uppercut.
Steel dodges the punch combination from Kersikov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Steel. That snapped Kersikov's head back.
A leg kick checked by Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Steel counters with an outside leg kick.
Steel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kersikov can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kersikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kersikov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steel to score with a decent uppercut.
Steel cracks the inside of Kersikov's front leg.
Nice body kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Steel misses with a body kick.
David Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Donk. Kersikov catches Steel right on the button with a cross.
Kersikov cracks a nice hook into Steel's ribs.
Marko Kersikov 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!
Steel throws a body kick that misses.
Kersikov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kersikov throws a push kick but Steel slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kersikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Steel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Despite the aggression on Steel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Steel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Kersikov throws out a leg kick but Steel moves out of range and Kersikov only half commits.
A big right from Steel misses.
Kersikov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov throws a jab when Steel was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel tries to work over Kersikov's front leg with a kick but Kersikov checks it.
Steel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Steel looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Steel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kersikov counters with a good low kick that Steel was not able to check.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Steel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kersikov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Steel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
Kersikov throws out a leg kick but Steel moves out of range and Kersikov only half commits.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kersikov checks a leg kick.
As Steel backs away, Kersikov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Steel lands the left hand.
Kersikov lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick and Kersikov moves out of range easily.
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!
Kersikov fakes the leg kick and cracks Steel in the body.
Kersikov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kersikov lands a nice looking body kick.
Steel looks winded!
Kersikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kersikov lands a jab to Steel's midsection.
Kersikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov.
Steel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Steel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kersikov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel throws a leg kick but Kersikov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kersikov cracks Steel with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Steel looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kersikov finish him?
Kersikov checks a leg kick nicely.
Kersikov attempts a counter takedown but Steel avoids it well and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Kersikov 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.
Kersikov lands a body shot.
Kersikov cracks Steel with a good jab.
Steel throws a solid leg kick but Kersikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Steel.
Steel lands a leg kick that knocks Kersikov off balance momentarily.
Steel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steel wants it to stay on the feet.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick.
Steel throws a big counter head kick but Kersikov avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steel's hands.
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Steel there.
Steel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kersikov can pounce on him.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Steel.
Kersikov dives in and scores a takedown into Steel's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it.
Kersikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Steel holds on and takes a little breather.
Let's hope that Steel has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but Steel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steel controls the pace.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Steel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Steel won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Kersikov is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A jab from Steel misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands a nice hook to Steel's body. Steel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Steel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Steel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kersikov avoids the head kick by Steel.
Steel misses with a low kick.
Kersikov attempts a counter takedown but Steel avoids it well and moves away.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
And Steel responds with a good body kick, but Kersikov manages to step out the way in time.
Kersikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steel throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a thumping low kick.
Kersikov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steel defends it nicely.
Kersikov backing away here, and Steel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the body
and Steel counters with a good, hard body kick but Kersikov shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov cracks the inside of Steel's front leg.
Steel misses with a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a thumping low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steel throws a low kick, looking for Kersikov's leg but Kersikov calmly moves out of range.
Kersikov throws a nice head kick!
It looks like David Steel has been cut.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov scores with a nice head shot.
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
Kersikov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kersikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Kersikov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Steel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Steel lands a glancing blow to the side of Kersikov's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Steel as he connects with a hook.
Steel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Steel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range and Steel settles back down.
Marko Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Steel throws a push kick but Kersikov slaps the foot to one side.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A low kick from Kersikov is predictable there
and Steel finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Steel staying out of range there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Steel - that will leave a mark!
Steel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Steel checks a leg kick.
Steel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kersikov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Steel has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kersikov throws an elbow that misses. Steel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kersikov's guard. Nice move by Steel!
Steel won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Steel pushing down on Kersikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kersikov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kersikov.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
David Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel passes Kersikov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kersikov gets back to full guard.
Steel slips nicely into half guard.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Steel in particular looking to stall.
Steel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Steel keeps Kersikov at a distance using the push kick.
Kersikov checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Kersikov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kersikov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Steel down.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kersikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steel.
Kersikov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Marko Kersikov has been cut.
Steel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kersikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
Steel tries a quick counter leg kick but Kersikov is wise to it.
Steel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Steel.
Well Kersikov 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Kersikov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Lee Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bang Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniels comes to the cage accompanied by Kid Rock - Bawitdaba . Bang Bang has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
28 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Bobby Lee Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bang Bang!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Daniels. Daniels obviously looking to wear him down.
Daniels chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've been hearing reports that Daniels has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Daniels throws a body punch but Bang moves out of range.
Bang slips under a jab.
Bang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Daniels checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bang misses with a straight right.
Daniels slips a jab from Bang.
Daniels misses with a head kick.
Daniels waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bang.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Daniels.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang slips under a jab from Daniels.
Bang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Daniels keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bang.
Daniels moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Daniels tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Bang tenderised Daniels's leg. Daniels is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang throws a leg kick that misses.
Bang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Daniels.
Bang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daniels.
Daniels swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
Daniels tries a low kick but Bang avoids it.
Daniels looks to throw the jab but Bang is out of range.
Bang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bang scores with a jab.
Daniels misses with a body shot.
Bang just misses with a punch to the body.
Bang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daniels was well out of range. Poor timing from Bang.
Daniels throws a right and a left that Bang avoids nicely.
Daniels swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daniels misses with a hook
and Bang counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels connects with a solid leg kick.
Daniels cracks the inside of Bang's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Daniels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bang moves away.
Daniels is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bang's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bang feints a jab promting Daniels to slip. Bang then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Daniels slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Bobby Lee Daniels has been cut.
Bang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daniels.
Bang throws a front kick aimed at Daniels's knee but Daniels avoids it well.
And Daniels counters with a quick kick to the body but Bang blocks it.
Bang bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Daniels's head backwards.
Daniels uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bang.
Bang feints and then cracks Daniels's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Daniels down.
Daniels lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bang circles away quickly and effectively.
Bang jabs at Daniels's body.
Bang looks to land a left hand but Daniels moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels misses with a straight right.
Daniels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daniels lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bang's sensitive parts.
Daniels takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bang takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Daniels works Bang's body with a nice hook.
Bang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bang has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Daniels throws a body kick that misses.
Daniels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bang was well out of range. Poor timing from Daniels.
Bang throws a hook to the side of Daniels's head but Daniels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daniels throws a leg kick that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Daniels has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Daniels gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Bang counter with a right hand.
Daniels explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Daniels cracks Bang with an open hand slap.
Bang on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Daniels swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Daniels.
Bang blocks a low kick nicely.
Daniels lands with a thumping leg kick.
Daniels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bang defending well as Daniels loads up on a big left hand.
Daniels throws a lazy uppercut
and Bang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bang misses with a hook. Daniels ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bobby Lee Daniels will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Lee Daniels's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Daniels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bang throws out the jab.
Daniels drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bang sprawls and moves away.
Bang swings for the body but Daniels moves out of range.
Bang blocks a head kick by Daniels.
Bang avoids the body shot from Daniels.
Sloppy strikes from Bang. Those never looked like landing.
Daniels misses with a body shot.
Bobby Lee Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniels throws a head kick that misses
and Bang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daniels getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels swinging wildly here.
Nice straight punches there by Bang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bang.
Bang connects with a body shot that sends Daniels's belly button to the back.
Daniels throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bang.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bang! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels misses with a hook
and Bang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A good leg kick by Bang.
Bang's corner calls for a 1-2. Bang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bang blocks a head kick by Daniels.
Daniels throws a push kick but Bang slaps the foot to one side.
Bang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Daniels checks it well.
Bang tries to keep at a distance but Daniels has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daniels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daniels misses with a punch to the body.
Bang tries to throw a body punch but Daniels avoids it by throwing Bang back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang misses with some punches.
Bang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daniels misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bang stalling against the cage.
Bang trying to stall but Daniels improves his position.
Daniels manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Daniels can't find room to land a body shot as Bang controls the action.
Bang misses with some punches.
Bang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Daniels is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bang blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daniels.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daniels tries a body shot but Bang blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Daniels.
Daniels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Bang on the inside.
Daniels tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bang tries to work over Daniels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daniels effectively controlling the action here.
Bang blocking some punches.
Bang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Bang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bang lands a left hand.
Bang blocks a body shot from Daniels.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Daniels gets through Bang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Daniels has him pressed against the cage.
Bang tries to work over Daniels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daniels lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daniels lands a jab to Bang's midsection.
Daniels lands a head shot.
Bang takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Daniels throws a lazy head kick
and Bang counters with a straight right hand.
Daniels looks to score with a jab to the body but Bang is just out of range.
Daniels tries a head kick but it misses.
Bobby Lee Daniels is winning the standup battle so far.
Bang checks the leg kick nicely there.
Daniels with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daniels throws a front kick that sends Bang stumbling back into the cage.
Daniels shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Daniels - that will leave a mark!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bang Bang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bobby Lee Daniels'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bang misses with a straight right.
Bang avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bang misses the jab.
Daniels throws a push kick but Bang slaps the foot to one side.
Daniels scores with a kick to the body.
Bang moves out of range as Daniels throws a body kick.
Daniels lands with a straight right. Bang didn't see that one coming.
Daniels throws a body shot but no joy.
Daniels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daniels.
Daniels with a nice cross.
Daniels scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels misses with a body kick.
Daniels cracks Bang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Daniels lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bang circles away quickly and effectively.
Daniels slips a straight right by Bang.
Bang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daniels.
Bang moves out of range of the leg kick from Daniels.
Daniels throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Daniels explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bang throws a body punch but Daniels moves out of range.
Daniels throws a front kick that sends Bang stumbling back into the cage.
Bang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daniels pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels tried to score with a low kick but Bang checks it.
Daniels throws a low kick but Bang moves out of range easily.
Daniels throws a right and a left that Bang avoids nicely.
Daniels uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bang.
Daniels lands a jab to the nose.
Bang has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Daniels.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daniels jabs at Bang's body.
Daniels looks for the body kick but Bang saw that one coming.
Daniels looks to score with a jab to the body but Bang is just out of range.
Daniels throws a wild body kick that Bang sees coming a mile off.
Daniels misses with a kick to the body.
Daniels throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bang's head.
Daniels misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bang was well out of range. Poor timing from Daniels.
Daniels pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daniels ducks under a wild hook from Bang.
Daniels is looking to counter punch.
Daniels ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daniels throws a sloppy body shot
and Bang counters with a leg kick.
Bang lands with a good body shot.
Daniels misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bang! But no joy.
Daniels scores with a one two! Bang had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Daniels delivers a nice body kick.
Daniels takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab lands there for Daniels.
Bang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Daniels. Daniels circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bang misses with a hook. Daniels ducked under it nicely.
Bang lands a jab to the nose.
Bang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bang looks to score with a jab to the body but Daniels is just out of range.
Daniels showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bang.
Bang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daniels.
Daniels misses with a wild body shot.
Bang unleashes a big counter combination but Daniels bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Daniels throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Bang. Beautiful body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Lee Daniels showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Daniels has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Lee Daniels!
Bobby Lee Daniels bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stan Paige (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Punani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stan Paige!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Punani!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paige moves away.
Paige avoids the head kick by Punani.
Paige takes the fight into the clinch.
Punani goes for a takedown attempt but Paige pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've been told by Paige's head coaches at Team Beta Male that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Paige cracks Punani with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A left and a right from Paige both land. Nice combination.
A leg kick checked by Punani.
Paige tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Punani is able to avoid easily.
Paige tries to close the distance and clinch up but Punani swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paige wants to clinch up but Punani keeps it at a distance.
Paige throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Punani on the side of the head.
Punani drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paige 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.
Punani trying to control the position from guard on top but Paige is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paige looking to hit a scissor sweep but Punani is one step ahead there.
Paige keeping full guard, as Punani tries to pass.
Punani postures up in Paige's guard and throws a big left but Paige blocks it.
Punani pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paige is keeping the position for now.
Paige trying to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Punani is working Paige over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Punani throws a big right hand that misses.
Punani sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Punani has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Punani lands a nice leg kick that just misses Paige's sensitive parts.
Paige takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Punani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paige keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paige misses with an attempted mid kick.
Paige tries to clinch up.
Punani misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punani has a takedown stuffed.
Punani scores with a head kick.
Paige throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Paige takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Punani avoids a kick to the body.
Paige rushes Punani and presses him up against the cage.
Punani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paige throws a head punch that misses.
Paige fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Punani misses with a short punch on the inside.
Punani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Punani lands with a left to the head.
Punani tries to work over Paige's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paige stalling in the clinch but Punani improves position.
Paige throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punani struggles to land a body shot inside as Paige controls his hands.
Paige tries to work over Punani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Punani working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Punani has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Paige seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Punani can turn it around.
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 right handed body shot lands from Punani.
Punani misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Punani's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Paige fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Punani.
Punani lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Punani.
Punani misses with a punch to the body.
Punani pushes Paige back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Punani breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paige tries a head kick but it misses.
Punani throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Paige blocks the body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paige looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Punani 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.
Punani with a poor takedown
and Paige counters with a stiff right hand.
Paige connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slow jab from Paige misses its intended target.
Paige moves out of range as Punani throws a body kick.
Harry Punani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paige blocks a head kick by Punani.
Paige slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Paige avoids the head kick by Punani.
Paige moves in looking to clinch but Punani pushes him off.
And Punani tries to counter it with a takedown but Paige pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Punani is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stan Paige seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Punani looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Punani throws a big elbow that misses.
Paige wants to stand up but Punani is controlling him.
Punani with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paige tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Punani slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Punani has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Punani postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Punani is looking to work some ground and pound but Paige has wrist control.
Punani loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Punani wants to control from the top but Paige keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Punani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paige was well out of range. Poor timing from Punani.
Punani throws a lazy head kick
and Paige counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punani looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Punani throws a body punch but Paige moves out of range.
Punani gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Paige blocks an uppercut.
Paige misses with a punch on the inside.
Harry Punani seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Paige misses with a short punch on the inside.
Punani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Punani lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paige backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paige creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Punani on the inside.
Punani lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paige tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Punani tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paige's elbow.
A short right from Punani on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Punani.
Punani changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Paige fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paige throws a solid leg kick but Punani takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Paige.
Punani moves out of range of the leg kick from Paige.
Punani pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Paige walks into a jab.
Punani fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stan Paige has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Punani.
Paige slips a jab from Punani.
Punani fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Paige is out of range.
Paige takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Paige turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Paige lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Punani has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Punani and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Punani moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Punani misses with a wild body shot.
Punani takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Paige throws a body kick that misses.
Punani with the counter takedown but Paige avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paige defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Punani.
Paige misses with a hook. Punani ducked under it nicely.
Punani misses with an attempted mid kick.
Punani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paige throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Punani looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stan Paige is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Punani throws a series of punches but Paige moves out of range.
Punani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paige swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Paige lands a head kick. Punani smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Paige attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Paige circles away from the clinch attempt.
Punani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paige attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Paige scores with the left hand. Punani knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Harry Punani will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Paige closes the distance and pushes Punani back into the cage.
Punani has Paige pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Paige manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Paige working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Punani doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paige prevents a body shot from Punani.
Paige lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Punani working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Punani.
Punani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Punani lands a hook that snaps the head of Paige backwards.
Paige fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paige will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Punani up against the cage.
Punani has a couple of punches blocked by Paige.
Paige trying to stall but Punani improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Paige.
Punani has a couple of punches blocked by Paige.
Paige is looking to control Punani's arms but Punani gets an underhook and turns him. Now Paige has his back to the cage.
Punani's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Punani misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paige blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paige working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paige trying to stall but Punani improves his position.
Punani lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paige backwards.
Punani tries to stall but Paige uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Paige.
Punani working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maybe Paige would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Punani lands a right hand.
Stan Paige has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paige prevents a body shot from Punani.
Punani tries to work over Paige's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paige lands a nice uppercut.
Harry Punani is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paige.
Punani lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Paige throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Punani lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paige working aggressively here.
Punani tries to throw a body punch but Paige avoids it by throwing Punani back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Punani.
Punani goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paige tries to work over Punani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paige.
Punani misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Punani fails to land.
Paige lands with a short shot to the head.
Paige misses with a body punch.
Punani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paige trying to stall but Punani improves his position.
Punani has a couple of punches blocked by Paige.
A nice left hand lands by Punani.
Punani struggles to land a body shot inside as Paige controls his hands.
Punani blocks an uppercut.
Paige is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Punani misses with some punches.
Punani lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punani misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paige blocks a body shot from Punani.
Good body shot from Punani.
Paige wants to stall.
Punani working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Punani lands a left hand.
Punani lands a right hand.
Paige misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paige.
Paige lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Punani goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paige is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Punani is keeping busy.
Paige slowing the pace effectively.
Paige goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paige throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Punani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Punani has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Punani!
An out of breath Harry Punani thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doom Unit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dragon Warfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Unit comes into the arena with Doom Unit - Killing Time blaring out of the sound system. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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29
204 lbs
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29
216 lbs
16 - 9 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doom Unit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Dragon Warfist!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unit throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Warfist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been informed that Warfist has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Unit on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Warfist.
Unit throws a head kick that Warfist semi-blocks.
It looks like Dragon Warfist has been cut.
Warfist throws a hook to the side of Unit's head but Unit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Warfist throws a body shot but no joy.
Unit misses with a wild body shot.
Warfist doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Warfist tries to clinch up but Unit circles away and keeps his distance.
Warfist just misses with a punch to the body.
Unit appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warfist doesn't manage to clinch there - Unit circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Warfist. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Warfist.
Warfist lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Warfist misses the shot to the body.
Warfist cracks Unit with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unit shoots for a double leg takedown but Warfist sprawls well. He's pushed Unit's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Warfist moves out of range as Unit throws a body kick.
Unit misses with a series of wild punches.
Unit shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Warfist sprawls well. Warfist wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Unit gets slowly back to his feet.
Warfist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Unit.
Unit throws a hook but Warfist blocks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Unit.
Unit throws a hook to the side of Warfist's head but Warfist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Warfist lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Warfist as Unit shoots in.
A nice side step and Warfist releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doom Unit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the body from Warfist misses
and Unit counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Unit throwing shots but Warfist is blocking nicely.
Unit not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Unit thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Warfist's head.
Unit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Warfist does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Unit not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Unit thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Warfist's head.
Unit throwing shots but Warfist is blocking nicely.
Unit is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unit thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Warfist's head.
Unit moves into full mount! Warfist won't be happy about that!
Warfist is squirming around, avoiding Unit's attempts to control the action.
Unit unloads with some shots from mount but Warfist bucks and avoids them well.
Unit unloading with bombs!
Unit has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Warfist is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warfist taking shots to the head.
Unit throws some wild stikes that Warfist manages to avoid easily.
Unit throws some wild stikes that Warfist manages to avoid easily.
Unit looking to finish with strikes here!
Warfist tries to get back to half guard but can't.
BOOM! Unit connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Unit lands with some strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Unit lands a big shot there that rocks Warfist but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Unit with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doom Unit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dragon Warfist's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Warfist throws a nice inside leg kick.
Unit throws a head kick but Warfist moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Warfist blocks the leg kick.
Unit backing away here, and Warfist unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Unit tries to land a body kick
and Warfist counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Warfist throws a body punch but Unit moves out of range.
Unit feinted with a counter takedown.
Unit looks to land a combination. Warfist sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Unit, right into the meat.
Warfist throws a body kick that misses
and Unit counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Unit trying to control the position but Warfist is working away.
Warfist is looking to regain half guard here but Unit keeps moving and retains side control.
Unit wants to take a breather but Warfist manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Unit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warfist keeping moving, preventing Unit from controlling successfully.
Unit wants to pass the guard but Warfist is keeping the position.
Warfist really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Unit. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Unit throwing strikes from guard but Warfist blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Unit trying to control the position from guard on top but Warfist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Unit stopping the sweep attempt from Warfist.
Unit stands up over Warfist, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Unit looking to sit in guard and control but Warfist gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Warfist trying to control the position from guard on top but Unit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warfist might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Unit haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Warfist's guard.
Unit sitting in guard here, content to control.
Unit throwing strikes but missing.
Warfist wants to sweep here but Unit controlling him for the moment.
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.
Unit is looking to work some ground and pound but Warfist has wrist control.
Unit trying to control but Warfist is working from the bottom.
Warfist not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Warfist tries to clinch up but Unit circles away and keeps his distance.
Unit works Warfist's body with a nice hook.
Warfist with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doom Unit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dragon Warfist's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A bone on bone clash there as Unit blocks the leg kick.
Unit throws a jab when Warfist was well out of range.
Unit misses with a straight left.
Warfist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Unit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Warfist can do to turn this around?
Warfist swings for the body but Unit moves out of range.
Unit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Warfist.
Warfist cracks Unit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Unit throws a big shot that misses.
Jab by Unit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warfist tries to work over Unit's front leg with a kick but Unit checks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Warfist.
Unit scores with a push kick.
Unit is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Warfist's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Unit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Warfist has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warfist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Warfist clinches with his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Warfist swings wildly with an uppercut but Unit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Unit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Warfist or not.
Warfist lands a shot to the body.
Unit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Unit slips under a jab from Warfist.
An attempted straight right counter from Unit misses the target.
Unit misses with a leg kick
and Unit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Warfist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Unit moves away.
Warfist slips a jab and a cross from Unit.
Unit looks to land a body kick but Warfist moved away.
Dragon Warfist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unit fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Warfist to the ground. Unit is now in Warfist's guard.
Unit looking to sit in guard and control but Warfist gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warfist being controlled here momentarily.
Unit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Warfist's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Warfist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Unit keeping moving, preventing Warfist from controlling successfully.
Unit controls Warfist momentarily but Warfist frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warfist controls from within his opponent's guard.
Unit wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Unit pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Warfist back to the cage. Unit follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Unit blocks a head kick by Warfist.
Unit tries to counter with a takedown but Warfist is quick to defend against it.
Warfist lands a slapping body shot.
Warfist lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warfist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Warfist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Unit moves away.
Unit takes a swing at Warfist's ribcage but misses.
Warfist is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Unit rather than just go for the knockout.
Unit moves away from the strike by Warfist.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Warfist.
Nice defenses there by Unit.
Doom Unit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Unit has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Warfist.
Warfist tries to clinch but Unit is having none of it.
Warfist lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Warfist finds it's way through Unit's defenses.
Warfist misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dragon Warfist.
I think Unit 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doom Unit!
During a confident post fight interview, Doom Unit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Moe Lester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Gajewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lester comes to the cage accompanied by Twisted. Gajewski has chosen Stratosphere 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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143 lbs
43 - 21 - 3 |
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32
141 lbs
31 - 5 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
43 - 21 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Moe Lester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrzej Gajewski!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gajewski checks a leg kick.
Gajewski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gajewski looks for a takedown but Lester sprawls well.
Gajewski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lester blocks the body kick.
Gajewski tries to score with a low kick but Lester moves his leg out of the way.
Gajewski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lester.
Gajewski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lester.
Gajewski feints and then cracks Lester's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lester down.
Gajewski throws a leg kick that misses.
Gajewski looks to throw the jab but Lester is out of range.
Lester lands with a right hand.
Lester throws a hook to the side of Gajewski's head but Gajewski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lester tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester moves in looking to clinch but Gajewski pushes him off.
Gajewski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lester lands with a nice body punch.
We've been informed that Gajewski has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nice body kick there by Lester.
Gajewski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lester checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Andrzej Gajewski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lester gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester looking for a sweep. Not yet Lester, not yet.
Gajewski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lester looking for a sweep. Not yet Lester, not yet.
Lester has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lester holds on and takes a little breather.
Gajewski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gajewski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gajewski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gajewski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gajewski with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lester looking for a sweep. Not yet Lester, not yet.
Lester is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gajewski trying to control the position from guard on top but Lester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gajewski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Moe Lester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gajewski throws an overhand right that lands on Lester's shoulder, as Lester tries to avoid the shot.
Lester 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.
Lester attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lester tries to land a leg kick but Gajewski saw it coming and moves away.
Gajewski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gajewski cracks the inside of Lester's front leg.
Lester swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lester swings widly with a right hand
and Gajewski counters with a takedown into side control.
Gajewski trying to control the action but Lester is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester parries the strikes from Gajewski easily there. Gajewski is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lester to escape.
Gajewski trying to control the action but Lester is working from the bottom.
An elbow from Gajewski crashes against the mat.
Gajewski wants to control but Lester is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four 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.
Gajewski throws an elbow but Lester slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lester manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gajewski controlling the action here.
Gajewski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrzej Gajewski 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lester. Gajewski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lester takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A clash of legs there as Gajewski blocks the low kick.
Lester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gajewski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lester's hands.
Gajewski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lester misses with a low kick.
Good exchange - Lester coming out on top.
Lester misses with a low kick.
Gajewski looks to land a combination but Lester avoids it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lester, right into the meat.
Lester thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gajewski if he has to take too many more of those.
Gajewski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gajewski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gajewski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gajewski throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lester wants to land a leg kick but Gajewski is out of range.
Lester shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lester moves out of range of the strikes.
Gajewski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lester swinging wildly here.
Lester drives through and clinches with Gajewski against the cage.
Lester tries a knee to the head but Gajewski blocks it.
Gajewski blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Gajewski on the inside.
Lester has a couple of punches blocked by Gajewski.
Gajewski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gajewski working aggressively here.
Gajewski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gajewski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gajewski tries a body shot but Lester blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Gajewski as the two fighters clinch.
Gajewski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gajewski is leaning against Lester and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lester working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lester lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lester lands a shoulder strike.
Lester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gajewski's elbow.
Gajewski lands with a short shot to the head.
Lester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Lester.
Gajewski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lester creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gajewski's defenses.
Gajewski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lester can't find room to land a body shot as Gajewski controls the action.
Lester blocking some punches.
Lester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gajewski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lester blocks a body shot from Gajewski.
Gajewski misses with the head strike.
Gajewski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lester, right into the meat.
Lester thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gajewski if he has to take too many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski misses with a kick to the body.
Gajewski throws a sloppy head kick and Lester moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Lester, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gajewski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gajewski walks into a jab.
Lester closes the distance and clinches.
Gajewski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gajewski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gajewski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lester throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gajewski blocks it with crossed arms.
Gajewski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gajewski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lester looks to throw the jab but Gajewski is out of range.
Gajewski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lester swivels and escapes.
Gajewski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lester tries to clinch up but Gajewski circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lester.
Lester moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lester misses with a low kick as Gajewski jumps back.
Gajewski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gajewski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lester moves away.
Lester looks to land a combination. Gajewski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lester lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lester throws out a leg kick but Gajewski moves out of range and Lester only half commits.
Gajewski throws a lazy right hand but Lester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lester throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lester instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gajewski throws an elbow but misses.
Lester is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gajewski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lester is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gajewski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lester cracks Gajewski with a nice body shot.
Gajewski tries to break the clinch but Lester is controlling the position.
Lester stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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 Moe Lester will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lester's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Lester scores with a head kick.
Gajewski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lester throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gajewski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lester throws out the jab.
Lester connects with a body shot that sends Gajewski's belly button to the back.
Gajewski thumps Lester with a low kick.
Gajewski scores with a hook to the body. Lester takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gajewski feints and then cracks Lester's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lester down.
Lester throws a low kick but Gajewski moves out of range easily.
Lester throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gajewski on the side of the head.
Lester scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lester checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lester is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gajewski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gajewski throws a head kick that misses.
Gajewski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gajewski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lester just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick from Gajewski lands but Lester takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lester!
Gajewski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gajewski slips a jab from Lester.
Lester takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lester on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gajewski. Gajewski obviously looking to wear him down.
Lester throws a low kick but Gajewski avoids it.
Lester with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lester fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gajewski on the side of the head.
Lester takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gajewski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gajewski throws a lazy right hand but Lester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lester moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lester cracks Gajewski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gajewski works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gajewski just misses with a punch to the body.
Gajewski cracks Lester with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gajewski manages to avoid it.
Lester connects with a body shot that sends Gajewski's belly button to the back.
A cross from Gajewski lands.
Gajewski slips under a jab.
Gajewski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lester throws out a powerful jab.
Sloppy strikes from Gajewski. Those never looked like landing.
Gajewski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lester checks it well.
Gajewski avoids the body shot from Lester.
Lester dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gajewski. That did some damage!
Lester throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gajewski feints and then cracks Lester's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lester down.
Gajewski cracks the inside of Lester's front leg.
Lester tries to score with a low kick but Gajewski moves his leg out of the way.
Gajewski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gajewski.
Lester misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gajewski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester checks a leg kick.
Lester lands a slapping body shot.
Lester tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lester goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gajewski with the counter takedown but Lester avoids it easily.
Lester slips a jab from Gajewski.
Gajewski tries a head kick but it misses.
Gajewski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lester backing away here, and Gajewski unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gajewski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lester circles away quickly and effectively.
Lester turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gajewski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lester under the eye.
Lester moves out of range of the body kick.
Lester tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gajewski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gajewski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gajewski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gajewski wants to slow Lester down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gajewski misses with an uppercut. Lester saw that one coming.
Gajewski misses with a hook. Lester ducked under it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gajewski. That's going to slow Lester down.
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!
Gajewski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lester blocks a jab.
Gajewski walks into a stiff left hand from Lester.
Gajewski throws a leg kick which misses Lester's front leg but catches the back leg as Lester tries to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lester.
Gajewski misses with a low kick.
Lester just misses with a punch to the body.
Lester throws a low kick, looking for Gajewski's leg but Gajewski calmly moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gajewski checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gajewski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lester cracks Gajewski with a good jab.
Lester sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gajewski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrzej Gajewski.
Well Gajewski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrzej Gajewski!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Andrzej Gajewski made sure he mentioned Kemists ↑ 5x160Q, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Almu Tantor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tantor's choice of entrance music: tantor. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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211 lbs
29 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barry Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Almu Tantor!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tantor if he has to take too many more of those.
Allen stuns Tantor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tantor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tantor throws a body shot but no joy.
Tantor tries to land a leg kick but Allen saw it coming and moves away.
Tantor swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
Allen tries to clinch but Tantor moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Allen.
Allen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Allen tries to work over Tantor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tantor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Allen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tantor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good leg kick by Tantor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Allen slips a straight right by Tantor.
Allen works Tantor's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen scoring well with a low kick there.
Tantor looks to land a combination but Allen avoids it well.
Tantor throws a sloppy head kick and Allen moves out of range easily.
Allen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen scores with a body shot.
Allen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Allen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tantor can pounce on him.
A head kick from Tantor lands but Allen takes it in his stride.
Allen lands with a hook. Tantor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Allen just misses with a punch to the body.
Allen throws a good cross that connects.
Allen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Allen throws a big shot that misses.
Tantor just misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor defending well as Allen loads up on a big left hand.
Tantor swats away the attempt to clinch by Allen.
Tantor only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Allen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tantor.
Allen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Almu Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tantor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen misses with a double jab.
Tantor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tantor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Allen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good shot there by Tantor.
Allen looks for the body kick but Tantor saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tantor.
Allen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tantor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tantor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Allen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Allen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Allen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tantor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Allen rather than just go for the knockout.
Allen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Allen misses the shot to the body.
Tantor looks to throw the jab but Allen is out of range.
Tantor avoids a kick to the body.
Tantor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Allen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Allen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tantor.
Allen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tantor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Allen.
A head kick misses from Tantor.
Allen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Allen.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tantor.
Tantor checks the leg kick.
Allen tries a head kick but it misses.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
Allen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Allen defending well as Tantor loads up on a big left hand.
Allen throws the kick towards the body but Tantor avoids it.
It seemed like Tantor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tantor misses with a hook.
Allen takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
Tantor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Allen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tantor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen wants to clinch.
Tantor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab lands there for Allen.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Allen lands with a left to the head.
Tantor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Allen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tantor. Tantor obviously looking to wear him down.
Tantor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tantor cracks a nice hook into Allen's ribs.
Crunch! Allen slams his shin into Tantor's torso.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Allen throws a body shot but no joy.
Tantor flicks out a counter leg kick but Allen steps away.
Allen throws a hook to the side of Tantor's head but Tantor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Allen with a jab.
Allen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Barry Allen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tantor blocks a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Allen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tantor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Allen scores with a hook.
Tantor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.
Almu Tantor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tantor misses with a straight right.
Allen lands a body shot.
A big left from Allen misses.
Allen cracks the inside of Tantor's front leg.
Allen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tantor.
Tantor moves out of range of the body kick from Allen.
Tantor is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Allen wants to clinch up but Tantor keeps it at a distance.
Allen misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Tantor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Allen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Allen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tantor was well out of range. Poor timing from Allen.
Tantor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tantor swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Allen.
Allen throws a body kick that misses.
Tantor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tantor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tantor misses with a low kick.
Tantor misses with a straight right.
Allen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tantor counters with a body kick.
Tantor throws a solid leg kick but Allen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tantor.
Tantor throws a shot from downtown. Allen moves away and avoids it.
Allen feinted with a counter takedown.
Allen darts in and clinches Tantor up against the cage.
Tantor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Allen's elbow.
Allen scores with a shoulder strike.
Tantor swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tantor is trying to maintain a safe position but Allen gets an underhook and turns Tantor into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tantor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tantor lands a hook that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Tantor misses with a punch to the body.
Allen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tantor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tantor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allen.
Allen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Allen wants to sweep but no luck.
Allen working a defensive guard here.
Tantor wants to stand but Allen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Allen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tantor passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen has a hand on Tantor's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Tantor takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Allen is looking to improve his position but Tantor isn't that keen on the idea.
Allen is squirming around, avoiding Tantor's attempts to control the action.
Tantor manages to capitalize on a mistake by Allen to take his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tantor is hanging on to Allen's back as he tries to escape.
Allen is working hard here to advance position.
What can Allen do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Allen tries to break free.
Tantor is trying to stick to Allen's back but Allen is turning into Tantor. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tantor's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Allen.
Allen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tantor is keeping the position for now.
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 Barry Allen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Allen with a hook.
Tantor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tantor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tantor tests Allen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tantor takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tantor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That kick from Allen tenderised Tantor's leg. Tantor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Allen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tantor slips under a jab from Allen.
The fighters circle momentarily. Allen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor looks to score with a jab to the body but Allen is just out of range.
Allen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tantor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tantor moves out of range of the strikes.
Allen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Allen.
Allen looks to land a right hand but Tantor moved out of range.
Tantor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Allen can pounce on him.
Tantor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Allen.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
Tantor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Allen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tantor throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tantor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tantor throws a push kick but Allen slaps the foot to one side.
Tantor slips under a jab from Allen.
Tantor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Allen under the eye.
Allen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tantor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Allen's calf.
An inside leg kick from Allen misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tantor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor jabs at Allen's body.
Allen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tantor.
Tantor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tantor scores with a nice body kick.
Allen throws a shot to the body.
Tantor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Allen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tantor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Allen checks a leg kick nicely.
Tantor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Allen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tantor manages to circle out of the way.
Tantor scores with a nice head shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tantor tries to throw a body punch but Allen avoids it by throwing Tantor back against the cage.
Tantor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen lands an uppercut.
Tantor misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor is looking to break free of the clinch but Allen has double underhooks.
Allen tries a body shot but Tantor blocks it.
Allen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tantor taking a breather.
Allen jumps guard but Tantor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tantor breaks from the clinch.
Allen throws a body punch but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
Allen tries to land a front kick but Tantor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circling - Allen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Allen connects with a looping right hand.
Allen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tantor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Allen misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Allen.
Tantor misses the shot to the body.
Allen looks to throw the jab but Tantor is out of range.
Tantor misses with a body kick.
Allen attempts a counter takedown but Tantor avoids it well and moves away.
Tantor connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tantor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tantor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Allen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Allen's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Allen connects with a single shot there.
Tantor thows a leg kick but Allen checks it
and Allen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tantor's guard.
Allen postures up in Tantor's guard and throws a big left but Tantor blocks it.
Allen being controlled here momentarily.
Allen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Barry Allen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Allen misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Tantor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Allen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tantor cracks Allen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Allen tries to land a front kick but Tantor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tantor throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Allen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tantor swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Allen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Allen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tantor lands a jab to the nose.
Allen is rocked!
Tantor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Allen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tantor throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Allen misses with an uppercut
and Tantor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Allen thinking.
Tantor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Allen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Allen misses with a looping right.
Nice shot by Tantor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen throws a front kick aimed at Tantor's knee but Tantor avoids it well.
Allen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tantor scores with a spinning back kick!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tantor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Allen moves out of range of the strikes.
Tantor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Tantor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tantor. Allen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tantor scores with a jab to the body.
Allen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Allen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Allen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tantor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Allen with a body shot.
Allen misses with a looping right.
Allen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tantor has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tantor avoids the body shot from Allen.
Tantor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Allen in his tracks.
Oh Allen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen scores with a sloppy right hand. Tantor should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Allen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Allen slips under a jab.
Tantor blocks the body kick.
Tantor works the jab nicely.
Nice shot by Tantor.
Danga de danga de dang - Allen scores with a four punch combination!
Tantor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tantor thuds a left hand into Allen's body.
Allen walks straight into a right hand from Tantor - that's dropped him! Tantor jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Allen from any more punishment! Allen complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Almu Tantor!
In his post fight interview, Almu Tantor started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cooper Abreu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abreu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Die for Metal. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
22 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cooper Abreu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Ricardo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abreu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abreu.
Abreu cracks Gracie with a good jab.
Abreu takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Abreu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gracie is out of range and Abreu settles back down.
Gracie takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gracie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good shot there by Abreu.
Gracie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Abreu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Abreu throws a leg kick but Gracie moved away.
Gracie misses with a low kick as Abreu jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Good shot there by Gracie.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gracie has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Abreu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Abreu motions for Gracie to come forward. Abreu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Abreu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie on the side of the head.
Abreu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Abreu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Abreu throws the kick towards the body but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Abreu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abreu.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Gracie finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Abreu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A head kick misses from Abreu.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Abreu scores with a hook.
Abreu throws a push kick but Gracie slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Gracie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gracie.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abreu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abreu blocks a jab.
Gracie is looking to land body kicks.
Abreu avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Abreu throws a push kick but Gracie slaps the foot to one side.
Abreu thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Gracie's corner calls for a 1-2. Gracie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gracie lands a really nice looking cross but Abreu seems unphased.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Abreu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Abreu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Abreu lands a lovely overhand right.
Abreu connects with a leg kick. Gracie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Abreu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Abreu scores with a sloppy right hand. Gracie should have avoided that one.
Abreu stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Cooper Abreu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Gracie.
Some bone on bone action there as Abreu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Abreu tries to work over Gracie's front leg with a kick but Gracie checks it.
Abreu scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slow jab from Abreu misses its intended target.
Abreu avoids the head kick by Gracie.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gracie.
Abreu throws a leg kick but Gracie moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gracie!
Abreu throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Abreu throws the kick towards the body but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Abreu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abreu shoots in but Gracie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gracie.
Abreu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gracie misses with a looping right.
Abreu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Abreu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Abreu tried to score with a low kick but Gracie checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cooper Abreu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Abreu.
Abreu blocks a leg kick.
Abreu takes one to the chin there.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Abreu wants to control but Gracie passes into side.
Abreu is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abreu is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Abreu is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abreu keeps working.
Abreu is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Abreu prevents Gracie from moving into mount.
Abreu is looking for a sweep.
Abreu trying to remain calm as Gracie controls from the top position.
Abreu is trying to get back to half guard.
Abreu is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Abreu is trying to work for a sweep but Gracie has mounted him!
Abreu bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abreu.
Gracie controls Abreu momentarily but Abreu frees himself.
Abreu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Abreu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Gracie trying to control but Abreu is working from the bottom.
Abreu is looking to sweep but instead, Gracie has passed into half guard.
Abreu is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ricardo Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie postures up and lands a big shot to Abreu's brow.
Abreu looking for a sweep. Not yet Abreu, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Abreu's guard.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abreu is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Abreu cracks the inside of Gracie's front leg.
Abreu throws a body kick that misses.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Abreu checks a low kick from Gracie.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Gracie as Abreu shoots in.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gracie wants to slow Abreu down by chopping away at his legs.
Abreu defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Abreu misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abreu slips a jab from Gracie.
Abreu throws a leg kick that misses.
Abreu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage!
Abreu moves out of range as Gracie throws a body kick.
Abreu scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie blocks the body kick.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gracie throws a body kick that misses
and Abreu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gracie won't be happy with that.
Abreu creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gracie sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Abreu cracks Gracie with a big elbow.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Abreu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abreu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Abreu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Abreu has passed into side control.
Abreu is trying to ground and pound but Gracie uses the momentary lack of control by Abreu to regain half guard.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Abreu wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abreu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Abreu lands a nice short elbow.
Gracie has hold of Abreu's hands but Abreu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gracie gets full guard.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Abreu pushes his legs off easily.
Abreu trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Abreu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abreu is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie is working Abreu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abreu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Abreu keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cooper Abreu clearly takes 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.
Abreu misses with a low kick.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Abreu avoids it easily.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Abreu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie cracks Abreu with a good jab.
Abreu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cooper Abreu is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie throws a solid leg kick but Abreu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gracie.
Abreu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gracie motions for Abreu to come forward. Gracie throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Abreu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab from Abreu.
Abreu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abreu shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Abreu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Abreu just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abreu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abreu. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abreu is looking to chop away at Gracie's legs.
Abreu lands a nice looking body kick.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie throws a head kick but Abreu moves out of range.
Gracie thows a leg kick but Abreu checks it
and Abreu counters with a shoot takedown. Gracie fights it but they end up in guard.
Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Abreu uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abreu working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Abreu wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Abreu throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Abreu is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Abreu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Abreu wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Abreu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Abreu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gracie takes a step back to recover.
Abreu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gracie checks the leg kick.
Abreu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gracie avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abreu lands a head kick!
Abreu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abreu misses with a low kick.
Abreu walks into a jab.
Abreu 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.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Abreu's head backwards.
Gracie just misses with a punch 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!
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Abreu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Abreu throws a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cooper Abreu had his way with Ricardo Gracie in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Gracie scores with a hook to the body. Abreu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gracie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Abreu, which made it look bad.
Abreu throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Abreu. Those never looked like landing.
A low kick from Gracie misses
and Abreu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gracie is trying to keep Abreu in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to hit a switch here but Abreu passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gracie there!
Abreu lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gracie hang on?
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Abreu cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Abreu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie can't escape the position.
Gracie wants to hold on but Abreu pushes him away.
Abreu with good strikes from the mount here!
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gracie is not content to let Abreu control the position.
Abreu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ricardo Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abreu is nestled in close to Gracie, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Abreu wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Abreu moves nicely into side control.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Abreu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Abreu working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abreu lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sloppy strikes there by Abreu.
Gracie is trying to control Abreu's posture but Abreu avoids it.
Abreu scores with punches from side control.
Gracie is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Abreu is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Abreu in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The referee warns Gracie that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Abreu.
Abreu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Abreu avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
Abreu punishing his opponent with strikes.
Abreu controlling the pace for now.
Abreu with good strikes from the mount here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cooper Abreu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Abreu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:45
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cooper Abreu!
Cooper Abreu retains his welterweight title!
Cooper Abreu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Camacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the 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 Rio de Janeiro, Miguel Camacho!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Camacho.
Jacobs has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Camacho avoids the head kick by Jacobs.
Camacho's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jacobs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Camacho scrambles back to his feet.
Camacho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice sprawl there from Camacho as Jacobs shoots in.
Jacobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Camacho digs a right hand underneath Jacobs's ribcage. Jacobs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jacobs breaks from the clinch.
Camacho scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jacobs throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jacobs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A clash of legs there as Jacobs blocks the low kick.
Camacho digs a good hook to Jacobs's body.
Camacho goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jacobs with the counter takedown but Camacho avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Jacobs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho misses with a series of wild punches.
And Jacobs tries to counter it with a takedown but Camacho pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Camacho throws a nice outside leg kick.
Camacho ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Camacho throws a front kick that sends Jacobs stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Camacho misses the target.
Camacho scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jacobs looks winded!
Camacho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacobs drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Camacho defends it well.
We've been told by Camacho's head coaches at Furia Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jacobs plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Camacho throws a head kick that misses.
Camacho feints and then cracks Jacobs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jacobs down.
Jacobs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Camacho takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camacho clobbers Jacobs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Miguel Camacho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Camacho lands a jab to the head.
Jacobs is looking to land body kicks.
Camacho swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jacobs drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Camacho defends it well.
Jacobs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Camacho.
Jacobs scores with a hook.
Camacho with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jacobs throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Camacho makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Camacho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacobs.
Camacho takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Camacho throws an overhand right that lands on Jacobs's shoulder, as Jacobs tries to avoid the shot.
Camacho fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jacobs is out of range.
Jacobs feints the counter takedown.
Camacho scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Camacho.
Camacho scores with a jab to the head.
Camacho lands a big uppercut and Jacobs crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jacobs looks OK. Camacho waves Jacobs back to his feet!
Jacobs is rocked!
Camacho throws out a leg kick but Jacobs moves out of range and Camacho only half commits.
Jacobs is still on wobbly legs! Can Camacho finish him?
Jacobs takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jacobs seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camacho is looking to slow Jacobs down with leg kicks.
Camacho pounces like a tiger and cracks Jacobs with a vicious hook! Jacobs is down but not out! Camacho follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Miguel Camacho!
Miguel Camacho retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Miguel Camacho thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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RATING
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