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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hans Gruber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brendon Aberdeen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hans Gruber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brendon Aberdeen!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Aberdeen with that takedown attempt.
Aberdeen has his takedown stuffed
enabling Gruber to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Brendon Aberdeen has been cut.
Aberdeen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gruber napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Aberdeen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gruber's shoulder. That is not cool.
Aberdeen with the ground and pound but Gruber regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Aberdeen trying to control from half guard but Gruber is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruber keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gruber is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aberdeen wants to work for an arm triangle but Gruber is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gruber wants to improve his position but Aberdeen is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aberdeen is looking to take a break and control but Gruber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gruber gets back to full guard.
Aberdeen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aberdeen preventing the sweep.
Gruber seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gruber keeping moving, preventing Aberdeen from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A swing and a miss from Gruber.
Aberdeen gets a double leg takedown into Gruber's guard.
Gruber keeping moving, preventing Aberdeen from controlling successfully.
Gruber keeping full guard, as Aberdeen tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gruber pulls Aberdeen in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gruber looking for a sweep. Not yet Gruber, not yet.
Aberdeen being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gruber manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aberdeen manages to get himself to full guard.
Gruber postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gruber passes into half guard.
Aberdeen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aberdeen.
Gruber trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aberdeen looking to control.
Gruber works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aberdeen looking for submissions off his back.
Gruber works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gruber lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
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 Hans Gruber will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brendon Aberdeen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Aberdeen misses with a takedown attempt - Gruber sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aberdeen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aberdeen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gruber feinted with a counter takedown.
Gruber lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Aberdeen falls backwards - clearly groggy! Gruber dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Gruber!
Hans Gruber decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richard Hickock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Meyers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hickock kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Why can't we be friends. Richard Hickock had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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193 lbs
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198 lbs
18 - 12 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Hickock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Meyers!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meyers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hickock swivels and escapes.
Meyers fails with the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Hickock misses the target.
Meyers has a takedown stuffed.
Richard Hickock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Meyers.
Meyers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Meyers moves out of range of the body kick.
Hickock scores with a punch to the head.
That kick from Hickock tenderised Meyers's leg. Meyers is trying to keep his angry face on.
Meyers tries to clinch there but Hickock circles away.
Meyers is looking to score with low kicks.
Hickock fires out a quick counter leg kick but Meyers just manages to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Meyers or perhaps it was just good defense by Hickock, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Hickock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Meyers tries for a takedown but Hickock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hickock appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hickock lands a lovely overhand right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hickock.
Richard Hickock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hickock gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Meyers to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Meyers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hickock 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.
Meyers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hickock is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyers engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Meyers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hickock wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
We've been hearing good reports from Hickock's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hickock keeping moving, preventing Meyers from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hickock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice elbow from Hickock.
It looks like Charlie Meyers has been cut.
Hickock lands a hook that snaps the head of Meyers backwards.
Hickock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Meyers backwards.
Hickock taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hickock is pressed up against the cage. Meyers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hickock down to the mat. Hickock avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Meyers instigates a clinch.
Hickock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hickock throws a head punch that misses.
Hickock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Meyers backwards.
Hickock lands a nice uppercut.
Hickock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hickock controlling the action here for a moment.
Meyers blocks an elbow strike from Hickock.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hickock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Meyers backwards.
Meyers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hickock misses with the head strike.
Hickock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meyers blocks an uppercut.
Hickock working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hickock.
Meyers tries to pull guard but Hickock won't allow it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hickock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hickock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hickock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Hickock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Meyers's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hickock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big right from Meyers misses.
Hickock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meyers can do to turn this around?
Hickock scores with a punch to the head.
Meyers fails with the takedown.
Meyers defending well as Hickock loads up on a big left hand.
Meyers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Meyers trying to control but Hickock is working from the bottom.
Hickock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyers wants to pass the guard but Hickock is keeping the position.
Meyers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hickock has his hands on Meyers's head, controlling the position.
Meyers controls from within his opponent's guard.
Meyers is looking to work some ground and pound but Hickock has wrist control.
Meyers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hickock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Meyers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hickock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Meyers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hickock scores with a jab to the body.
Richard Hickock is winning the standup battle so far.
Meyers looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hickock!
Meyers tries for a kimura but Hickock is defending well.
Meyers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hickock keeps working.
Meyers throwing strikes but Hickock manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Meyers is looking to regain half guard here but Hickock keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyers has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hickock has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Meyers shoots in for a takedown but Hickock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Richard Hickock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Meyers.
Hickock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Meyers circles away quickly and effectively.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hickock - that will leave a mark!
Hickock slaps away a takedown attempt from Meyers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hickock.
Hickock misses with a wild body shot.
Hickock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Meyers rushes Hickock and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hickock.
That has opened up Charlie Meyers's cut even more.
Hickock throws a head punch that misses.
Meyers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hickock avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hickock.
A head punch on the inside from Hickock fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hickock slowing the pace effectively.
Meyers blocks a body shot from Hickock.
Meyers tries for a takedown but Hickock manages to get underhooks.
Hickock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meyers can't get the takedown.
Meyers is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hickock is keeping busy.
Hickock misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Hickock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Meyers'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. This is the final round!
Hickock lands with a nice combination. Meyers backs away looking to recover.
Meyers is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Hickock throws a push kick but Meyers slaps the foot to one side.
Hickock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hickock has a couple of punches blocked by Meyers.
Richard Hickock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meyers.
Hickock throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hickock tries a body shot but Meyers blocks it.
Hickock lands a damaging elbow.
Meyers is still on wobbly legs! Can Hickock finish him?
Hickock gets underhooks to prevent Meyers's takedown attempt.
Meyers seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meyers.
Hickock struggles to land a body shot inside as Meyers controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Hickock.
Hickock is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hickock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hickock struggles to land a body shot inside as Meyers controls his hands.
Hickock is pressed up against the cage. Meyers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hickock down to the mat. Hickock avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Meyers shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Meyers is looking to clinch but Hickock is avoiding it.
Hickock throws a jab but it's blocked by Meyers.
Meyers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Meyers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Meyers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Meyers wants to control but Hickock is keeping him busy.
Meyers just content to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyers goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hickock rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Meyers's guard! Nice work there by Hickock!
Hickock is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hickock pushes down on Meyers's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Meyers is looking for a sweep. Hickock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Meyers is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hickock is taking a breather. Meyers says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyers trying to control but Hickock postures up.
Hickock trying to control the action but Meyers is working from the bottom.
Hickock perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Meyers wants to get back to full guard.
Hickock perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Meyers trying to control here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hickock content to control rather than advance.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Meyers throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Meyers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hickock defends well and Meyers ends up having to push Hickock into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Richard Hickock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Meyers.
Meyers shoots for a double leg takedown but Hickock sprawls well. He's pushed Meyers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hickock with a hook.
Meyers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Meyers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hickock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Meyers tries to counter by closing the distance.
Charlie Meyers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hickock punishes Meyers's body with a nice straight punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meyers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Meyers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hickock lands a glancing blow to the side of Meyers's head.
The cut above Charlie Meyers's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Meyers swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hickock counters with a head kick that drops Meyers to the mat! Meyers scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Hickock drops Meyers with a straight right hand, right on the button! Hickock follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Hickock!
A very excited looking Richard Hickock made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Sherbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Pinkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sherbo's entrance music is Take Back the Power/ The Interrupters . A fine choice. Pinkman has chosen On the Rag as his entrance music. 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 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pavel Sherbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse Pinkman!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sherbo throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinkman.
Sherbo swings for the body but Pinkman moves out of range.
Sherbo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sherbo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sherbo throws a hook but Pinkman blocks it.
Pinkman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pinkman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sherbo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pinkman somewhat.
Sherbo scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherbo throws a poor cross that misses
and Pinkman counters with a shoot takedown. Sherbo fights it but they end up in guard.
Pinkman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pinkman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sherbo is trying to keep Pinkman in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinkman trying to control the position from guard on top but Sherbo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinkman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pinkman passes Sherbo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pinkman prevents Sherbo from improving his position.
Pinkman trying to pass the guard but Sherbo defending well.
Pinkman has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Circle of Bosses Elite Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sherbo actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pinkman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sherbo sees it coming and defends easily.
Pinkman wants to pass the guard but Sherbo is defending well.
Pinkman wants to work for an arm triangle but Sherbo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pinkman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pinkman is working for a kimura here but Sherbo manages to reverse the position and he's now in Pinkman's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherbo trying to move into half guard but instead Pinkman has managed to sweep!
Pinkman postures up in Sherbo's guard and throws a big left but Sherbo blocks it.
Sherbo trying to keep a closed guard but Pinkman is proving a slippery customer.
Pinkman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pinkman wants to control from the top but Sherbo keeps moving.
Pinkman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sherbo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sherbo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pinkman.
Pinkman is in close to Sherbo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pinkman prevents Sherbo from getting back to his feet.
Pinkman passes into half guard.
Sherbo is not content to let Pinkman control the position.
Pinkman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sherbo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sherbo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pinkman.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Pinkman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pinkman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pinkman is looking for a kimura here.
Pinkman seems to be working for a kimura but Sherbo defends the submission attempt.
Pinkman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sherbo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherbo wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherbo wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pinkman in particular looking to stall.
Sherbo wants to get back to full guard.
Pinkman seems to be working for a kimura but Sherbo defends the submission attempt.
Pinkman is trying to control. Sherbo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sherbo wants to control but Pinkman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pinkman is looking to take a break and control but Sherbo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sherbo tries to kick Pinkman off but Pinkman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pinkman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pinkman slips under a jab.
Pinkman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sherbo looks to land a right hand but Pinkman moved out of range.
Sherbo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pinkman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sherbo defends it well.
Pinkman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sherbo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sherbo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pinkman.
Sherbo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sherbo wants to get back to his feet but Pinkman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sherbo working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman is working Sherbo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sherbo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pinkman trying to control but Sherbo is working from the bottom.
Pinkman stopping the sweep attempt from Sherbo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinkman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pinkman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sherbo swings for the body but Pinkman moves out of range.
Sherbo misses the jab.
Sherbo misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Pinkman.
Jesse Pinkman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Sherbo does no damage.
Pinkman doesn't manage to clinch there - Sherbo circles away.
Sherbo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sherbo misses with a looping left.
Pavel Sherbo is winning the standup battle so far.
Pinkman throws a body punch but Sherbo moves out of range.
Pinkman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sherbo sprawls well. Sherbo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pinkman gets slowly back to his feet.
Sherbo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pinkman. Pinkman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Jesse Pinkman has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sherbo throws a series of punches but Pinkman moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sherbo swings for the body but Pinkman moves out of range.
Sherbo throws an off balance right hand
and Pinkman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Pinkman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jesse Pinkman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sherbo lands a two punch combo.
Sherbo looks to throw the jab but Pinkman is out of range.
Sherbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinkman.
Pinkman throws a head kick but Sherbo moves out of range.
Sherbo just misses with a punch to the body.
Sherbo loads up on a big right hand but Pinkman slips the punch.
Pavel Sherbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sherbo scores with a jab.
Pinkman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sherbo defends well and Pinkman ends up having to push Sherbo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sherbo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pinkman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sherbo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinkman tries to move to mount but Sherbo blocks the move with his legs.
Sherbo tries to buck Pinkman off but Pinkman is having none of it.
Sherbo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Pinkman presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinkman scoring with strikes but Sherbo is staying in there.
Pinkman is landing with some decent strikes but Sherbo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sherbo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pinkman seems to be working for a kimura but Sherbo defends the submission attempt.
Pinkman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pinkman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sherbo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sherbo trying to control the position.
Pinkman with a nice head shot there.
Sherbo looking for a guillotine here but Pinkman defends easily.
Pinkman throwing strikes from guard but Sherbo blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman pushing down on Sherbo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sherbo wants to improve his position but Pinkman is controlling well.
Jesse Pinkman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pinkman looks to land a strike but Sherbo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Pinkman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sherbo keeping full guard, as Pinkman tries to pass.
Sherbo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pinkman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pinkman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sherbo.
Pinkman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sherbo.
Pinkman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sherbo looks to land a left hand but Pinkman moved out of range nicely.
Pinkman tries to clinch up.
Pinkman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sherbo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pinkman somewhat.
Pavel Sherbo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pinkman slips a jab and a cross from Sherbo.
Pinkman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sherbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinkman.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pinkman.
Pavel Sherbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Pinkman.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinkman defending well as Sherbo loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Sherbo misses.
Pinkman feints the counter takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pavel Sherbo.
I think Pinkman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Pinkman!
In his post fight interview, Jesse Pinkman gave a big smile as he said 'Needed this win more then most may think. Next run for the title starts now!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Perseen Suti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wedge Xiii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Perseen Suti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Wedge Xiii!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suti staying out of range there.
Suti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xiii.
Xiii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Suti tries to clinch up but Xiii circles away and keeps his distance.
Suti sets himself, and Xiii steps forward looking for the clinch! Suti avoids it this time.
Xiii ducks under a wild hook from Suti.
A leg kick checked by Xiii.
Suti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xiii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Suti misses the shot to the body.
Suti lands the left hand.
Suti shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Xiii sprawls well. Xiii wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Suti gets slowly back to his feet.
Suti lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiii shoots in for a takedown but Suti shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Suti darts in looking for a takedown but Xiii gets double underhooks and turns Suti into the cage.
Xiii throws a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Suti. No joy for Xiii on that attempt.
Suti throws a hook but Xiii blocks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Suti checks a leg kick.
Suti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suti.
Xiii misses with a takedown attempt
and Suti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Perseen Suti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wedge Xiii.
Xiii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Xiii closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Suti did well to prevent Xiii getting side control.
Suti has his hands clasped together around Xiii's back. He's all about the action.
Suti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Xiii.
Xiii sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Suti defending well though.
Xiii seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Xiii there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suti is looking to improve his position.
Suti trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiii thows a huge punch but Suti dodges it nicely.
We've been hearing good reports from Suti's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Suti is staying active underneath Xiii, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Xiii sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Suti defending well though.
Xiii wants to take a breather but Suti is having none of it.
Xiii thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Suti's head.
Xiii performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Xiii missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Suti scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xiii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suti.
Xiii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Suti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suti loads up on a big right hand but Xiii slips the punch.
Xiii attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Suti is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Suti loads up on a big right hand but Xiii slips the punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Suti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Xiii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Xiii looking to score a takedown here. Suti is defending well but Xiii drives through and ends up in Suti's guard.
Suti is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Xiii stopping the sweep attempt from Suti.
Xiii controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Xiii is fighting to break Suti's control of his arms but Suti is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Xiii controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Suti is on top in guard.
Suti wants to control from the top but Xiii keeps moving.
Xiii working a defensive guard here.
Suti sitting in guard here, content to control.
Xiii keeping moving, preventing Suti from controlling successfully.
Xiii controls Suti momentarily but Suti frees himself.
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 Perseen Suti will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Xiii throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Xiii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Xiii shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Suti defends it nicely.
Suti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Xiii shoots in and drives through. Suti sprawls well.
Xiii shoots in looking for a takedown. Suti tries to sprawl out of it but Xiii keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Suti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Perseen Suti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wedge Xiii.
A bone on bone clash there as Suti blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiii will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Xiii gets caught flat footed, as Suti shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Suti makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Suti stopping the sweep attempt from Xiii.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suti throwing strikes from guard but Xiii blocks nicely.
Xiii wants to sweep here but Suti controlling him for the moment.
Xiii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Xiii lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Suti looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Xiii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Suti pulls Xiii in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Suti 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.
Xiii landing some decent shots from guard.
Suti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Suti is pulling down on Xiii's head. It's preventing any offense from Xiii, at least for the moment.
Suti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Suti has momentary wrist control but Xiii slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suti 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.
Xiii sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Xiii slips a straight right by Suti.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xiii! But no joy.
Suti moves out of range as Xiii strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Xiii.
Xiii takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slow jab from Suti misses its intended target.
Xiii tries to keep at a distance but Suti has taken the fight into the clinch.
Suti tries for a takedown. No joy.
Xiii misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Xiii.
Suti slowing the pace effectively.
Xiii's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suti changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Xiii fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Suti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Xiii circles away.
Xiii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Suti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Suti is looking to counter punch.
Suti looks for a takedown but Xiii sprawls well.
Suti misses with a straight right.
Suti stuffs the takedown attempt from Xiii. Xiii gets slowly back to his feet.
Suti moves in looking to clinch but Xiii pushes him off.
Xiii doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Xiii blocks a jab.
Xiii shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Suti sprawls well. Suti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Xiii gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice combination there by Suti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perseen Suti dominated that second round.
That's time! Suti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Suti moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Xiii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Suti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xiii rushes Suti and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Xiii manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Xiii can't keep his opponent in guard - Suti advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Suti trying to control from half guard but Xiii is working away.
Xiii wants to control but Suti is keeping busy.
Xiii works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suti wants to control from the top but Xiii keeps moving.
Xiii trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suti trying to control but Xiii is working from the bottom.
Xiii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Suti is one step ahead there.
Xiii is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Suti wants to get back to full guard.
Suti trying to control from the bottom.
Xiii is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wedge Xiii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiii looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Suti is trying is best to control the position here.
Xiii is trying to control. Suti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Xiii is thwarting Suti's attempts to control the position.
Xiii prevents Suti from improving his position.
Xiii wants to free his trapped foot but Suti is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Suti keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Perseen Suti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Xiii misses with a looping left.
Suti throwing a counter right hand but Xiii manages to avoid it.
Xiii lands with a hook. Suti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiii fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Suti avoids it really well and circles away.
Suti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xiii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Xiii shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Xiii throws a shot from downtown. Suti moves away and avoids it.
Suti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xiii sizes up Suti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Suti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xiii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Xiii looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Xiii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Xiii just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiii tries to clinch up
and Suti counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Xiii thinking.
Xiii shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Suti's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiii with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suti 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.
Suti pulls Xiii in to control the position.
Xiii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Suti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Suti is pulling down on Xiii's head to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xiii is in close to Suti's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Xiii is looking to work some ground and pound but Suti has wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wedge Xiii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Suti 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Calaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hades Hug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calaway comes to the cage accompanied by R.I.P.. Hug is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Animal I Have Become . Hades Hug has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mark Calaway's chin.
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285 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Calaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hades Hug!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hug misses with the combination.
A combination from Hug does no damage.
Calaway fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hug looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Calaway connects with the punch.
Calaway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hug displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Mark Calaway has been cut.
Hug falls off balance throwing a combination
and Calaway counters with a left and a right that stings Hug.
Hug avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calaway misses with a straight left.
Calaway pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hug back to the cage. Calaway follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice defenses there by Hug.
Hades Hug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calaway bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hug's head backwards.
Calaway connects with a jab.
Calaway scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hug.
Calaway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hug moves away.
Hug looks to land a combination but Calaway avoids it well.
Calaway throws out a loose jab but Hug uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hug throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hug swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calaway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Calaway goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hug 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.
Hug on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Calaway. Calaway obviously looking to wear him down.
Hug throws a head kick that misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Calaway scores with a four punch combination!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hug keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Hug, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Calaway slips a jab and a cross from Hug.
Hug has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Calaway.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calaway misses with a straight right.
Calaway looks to land a combination but Hug avoids it well.
Hug throws a series of punches but Calaway avoids them all with ease.
Hug dives in and grabs Calaway's left leg, looking for a takedown. Calaway pushes down on Hug's head and hops out.
Calaway is looking for a counter combo.
Calaway throws a quick inside leg kick.
A combination from Hug does no damage.
Nice cross by Calaway.
Calaway is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Calaway scores with a three punch combo!
Calaway closes the distance and pushes Hug back into the cage.
Calaway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Calaway lands a nice shot that snaps Hug's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hug takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hug takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hug throws a right and a left that Calaway avoids nicely.
Hug looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Calaway scores with a jab.
A punch combination from Calaway misses.
Calaway moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hug throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Calaway avoids the head kick by Hug.
Calaway throws a big counter combination but Hug scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Calaway wants to clinch up but Hug keeps it at a distance.
Hug walks into a jab.
Hug looks to land a combination but Calaway avoids it well.
Calaway misses with the combination.
Hug has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hug will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Calaway. Those never looked like landing.
Hug takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Calaway is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hug misses with a few strikes there.
Calaway bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hug's head backwards.
Hug throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Calaway.
Calaway getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Calaway is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hug throws a nice looking combination but Calaway bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calaway. Hug does a little dance to reset his feet.
Calaway jabs Hug to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hug swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hug looks winded!
Calaway throws a good cross that connects.
Calaway's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Calaway duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calaway scores with a hook to the body. Hug takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Calaway wants to clinch up but Hug keeps it at a distance.
Calaway changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hug looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hug swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Calaway counters with a one-two to the body.
Hug lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Calaway thumps Hug with a low kick.
A cross from Calaway lands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Calaway.
Calaway jabs Hug to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Calaway has knocked Hug down with a huge combo! Calaway steps away and waves a wobbly Hug back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Hug is rocked!
Hug throws a head kick that misses.
Hug is still on wobbly legs! Can Calaway finish him?
Calaway pounces like a tiger and cracks Hug with a vicious hook! Hug is down but not out! Calaway follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mark Calaway!
Mark Calaway tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manolo Fu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuai Liang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, A Fifth Of Beethoven. Liang is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: So Cold by Breaking Benjamin. Kuai Liang told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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153 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Granite chin |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manolo Fu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kuai Liang!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fu.
Fu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Liang throws an off balance right hand
and Fu counters with a thumping low kick.
Fu throws a hook but Liang avoids it easily.
Fu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Liang checks it well.
Liang tries to counter with a clinch but Fu shakes him off and moves away.
Liang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Liang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Liang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Liang, right into the meat.
Liang has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fu.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Liang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Liang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fu.
Fu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Liang throws a push kick but Fu slaps the foot to one side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fu throws a hook but Liang avoids it easily.
Fu motions for Liang to come forward. Fu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Liang wants to counter the offense by Fu and move into the clinch position.
Fu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Fu misses its intended target.
Fu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Liang's head.
Liang fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fu is looking to slow Liang down with leg kicks.
Fu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fu throws a body shot but no joy.
Liang throws a sloppy head kick and Fu moves out of range easily.
Liang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Liang tries to clinch but Fu moves out of range.
Fu looks to land a body kick but Liang moved away.
Fu throws a jab but it's blocked by Liang.
Fu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liang moves away.
Liang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Liang's calf.
Fu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Liang is able to avoid easily.
Fu checks a leg kick nicely.
Liang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liang's coach down at Bruize Brothers was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Liang's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fu throws a solid leg kick but Liang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fu.
Liang takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
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!
Liang tries to clinch up but Fu circles away and keeps his distance.
Liang takes one to the side of the head.
Fu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Liang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Liang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fu prevents a body shot from Liang.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liang.
Fu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Liang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fu breaks from the clinch.
Liang moves in looking to clinch but Fu pushes him off.
Fu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Liang throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fu misses with a series of wild punches.
A good leg kick by Fu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Liang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fu scores with a shot to the body.
Liang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fu scores with a nice right hand.
Liang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fu.
Fu blocks a head kick by Liang.
Fu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Liang darts in trying to clinch
and Fu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Liang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An inside leg kick from Fu misses.
Fu lands an overhand right.
Fu throws a sloppy head kick and Liang moves out of range easily.
Liang wants to clinch up but Fu keeps it at a distance.
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!
Fu scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fu moves away.
Liang tries to close the distance and clinch but Fu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fu is looking to counter with a body kick.
Liang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fu scores with a decent looking hook.
Liang wants to clinch.
Fu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fu throws a lazy right hand but Liang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Liang tries to land a front kick but Fu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A cross from Fu lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fu throws a wild body kick that Liang sees coming a mile off.
Despite the aggression on Liang's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Liang is looking to clinch.
Fu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Liang takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A solid leg kick lands there for Liang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manolo Fu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Liang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fu.
Liang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Liang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liang feints and then cracks Fu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fu down.
Liang doesn't manage to clinch there - Fu circles away.
Fu checks a low kick from Liang.
Liang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fu throws out the jab.
Fu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fu takes a swing at Liang's ribcage but misses.
Fu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Liang tries to counter with a clinch but Fu shakes him off and moves away.
Liang throws a sloppy head kick and Fu moves out of range easily.
Liang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fu 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.
Manolo Fu is winning the standup battle so far.
Fu connects with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Liang.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Liang 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 Fu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fu is looking to score with low kicks.
Liang throws a body punch but Fu moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Liang throws a low kick but Fu avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Liang. Those never looked like landing.
Liang tries to clinch there but Fu circles away.
Liang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Liang drops his hands momentarily and Fu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Liang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fu. Liang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liang thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fu if he has to take too many more of those.
Fu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liang.
Liang with the counter takedown but Fu avoids it easily.
Liang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And Fu counters with a quick kick to the body but Liang blocks it.
Fu just misses with a punch to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fu. Liang shrugs it off though.
Liang avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Liang is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fu avoids the head kick by Liang.
Liang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fu.
Fu throws a front kick aimed at Liang's knee but Liang avoids it well.
Liang is looking to chop away at Fu's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fu throws a shot from downtown. Liang moves away and avoids it.
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!
Liang tries to clinch but Fu moves out of range.
Liang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Liang fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Liang is looking to clinch but Fu is avoiding it.
An inside leg kick from Liang misses.
A little feinted left hand from Fu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fu counters with an outside leg kick.
Fu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fu throws out a powerful jab.
Fu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Liang.
Fu catches Liang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fu checks the leg kick.
Fu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Liang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fu. That did some damage!
Liang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fu's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fu lands a jab to the nose.
Fu swats away the attempt to clinch by Liang.
Liang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Liang checks a low kick from Fu.
Liang wants to counter the offense by Fu and move into the clinch position.
Fu misses with a looping right.
Liang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Liang prevents a body shot from Fu.
Fu lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Liang fails to land.
Fu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Liang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Liang taking a breather.
Liang works on Fu's body with a couple of short punches.
Liang stalls.
Liang tries to work over Fu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Liang can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liang looking to slow down the pace here.
Fu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Liang's elbow.
Liang misses with a punch on the inside.
Fu swings wildly with an uppercut but Liang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Liang tries a body shot but Fu blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Liang has a couple of punches blocked by Fu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Liang missing with knees to the body.
Liang is leaning against Fu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Liang lands a nice uppercut.
Liang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manolo Fu dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Liang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Fu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Fu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Liang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Kuai Liang has been cut.
Fu wants to slow Liang down by chopping away at his legs.
Fu misses with a body kick.
Liang throws a big counter head kick but Fu avoids it with no problem.
Fu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fu lands with a hook. Liang tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fu throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Liang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Liang thumps Fu with a low kick.
Fu cracks Liang with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liang wants to clinch.
Liang blocks a head kick by Fu.
Liang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circling - Fu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fu throws a quick counter kick to the body but Liang avoids it.
Fu looks to land a right hand but Liang moved out of range.
Liang tries to close the distance and clinch but Fu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Liang doesn't manage to clinch there - Fu circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Fu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Liang rushes Fu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fu tries a body shot but Liang blocks it.
Fu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Liang fails to land.
Fu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fu misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Fu catches Liang right on the button with a cross.
Fu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Fu there.
Fu tried to score with a low kick but Liang checks it.
Fu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
Liang tries to clinch up but Fu circles away and keeps his distance.
Fu scores with a nice right hand.
Liang is rocked!
Fu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Liang.
Liang is still on wobbly legs! Can Fu finish him?
Liang tries a low kick but Fu avoids it.
Donk. Fu catches Liang right on the button with a cross.
A bone on bone clash there as Liang blocks the leg kick.
Liang tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Liang.
Fu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fu slips a jab from Liang.
Liang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fu cracks the inside of Liang's front leg.
Fu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liang was well out of range. Poor timing from Fu.
Liang is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Liang tries to land a front kick but Fu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fu.
Liang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liang manages to avoid it.
Fu misses with a straight left.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fu.
Fu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fu is looking to land body kicks.
Liang seems to have recovered his senses.
Liang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fu moves out of range of the leg kick from Liang.
Fu throws a solid leg kick but Liang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fu.
Kuai Liang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Liang 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 Fu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice body kick there by Liang.
Liang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Liang tries to clinch up but Fu circles away and keeps his distance.
Fu fakes the leg kick and cracks Liang in the body.
Liang has managed to clinch.
Kuai Liang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fu misses with some punches.
Fu managing to block the knees to the body from Liang.
A short right from Fu on the inside.
Manolo Fu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fu blocks an uppercut.
Liang tries to land a knee to the head but Fu blocks with his arms.
Fu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fu blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fu.
Liang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Liang tries to work over Fu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Liang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Liang stalling in the clinch but Fu improves position.
Fu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Liang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Liang wants to stall.
Liang tries to throw a body punch but Fu avoids it by throwing Liang back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manolo Fu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manolo Fu!
Manolo Fu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Azusa Moribe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bucky The Badger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moribe comes to the cage accompanied by Krayzie Bone - Drama. The Badger has chosen Jump Around as his entrance music. Azusa Moribe had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Azusa Moribe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 14 - 3, fighting out of New York, Bucky The Badger!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Badger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Moribe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The Badger has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Moribe throws the kick towards the body but The Badger avoids it.
The Badger sizes up Moribe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Moribe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Moribe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The Badger keeps Moribe at a distance using the push kick.
The Badger connects with a solid leg kick.
Moribe throws a body kick that misses
and The Badger counters with a nice uppercut.
Moribe motions for The Badger to come forward. Moribe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moribe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Moribe misses with a straight right.
The Badger throws a hook but Moribe avoids it easily.
The Badger scores with a sloppy right hand. Moribe should have avoided that one.
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!
The Badger moves out of range of the body kick.
Moribe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The Badger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moribe, pushing him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Moribe scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Badger lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moribe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Badger misses with a knee strike.
Moribe takes a knee to the side of the body.
Moribe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from The Badger tenderised Moribe's leg. Moribe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Moribe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Badger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The Badger throws a lazy right hand but Moribe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moribe scores with a nice strike.
Moribe looks for the body kick but The Badger saw that one coming.
The Badger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The Badger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moribe's sensitive parts.
Moribe blocks a jab.
Moribe throws a low kick but The Badger avoids it.
The Badger misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Badger. Moribe does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moribe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Badger.
Moribe scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Badger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moribe misses with a wild body shot.
Moribe is looking to land body kicks.
The Badger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from The Badger misses.
The Badger throws a one two combo.
The Badger fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Badger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The Badger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Both fighters circling a little - Moribe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Moribe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moribe lands a jab.
The Badger looks to clinch
and Moribe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The Badger throws a hook but Moribe blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Moribe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The Badger lands a nice looking body kick.
Good work by Moribe as he checks the leg kick.
The Badger throws a right hand that misses
and Moribe counters with a good low kick that The Badger was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Badger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The Badger lands with a nice body kick.
Moribe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Badger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The Badger throws a leg kick but Moribe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The Badger forces Moribe back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Badger.
The Badger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Moribe on the inside.
I was talking to Moribe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The Badger connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moribe's face.
Moribe blocks an elbow strike from The Badger.
The Badger throws a punch but it's blocked by Moribe.
The Badger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Badger misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, The Badger scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moribe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Badger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moribe avoids it.
The Badger gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The Badger missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Moribe on the inside.
The Badger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Moribe.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, The Badger just misses with a elbow thrown towards Moribe's brow.
The Badger misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Badger misses with an elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by The Badger as Moribe tries to tie him up.
Moribe misses with a punch to the body.
Moribe works on The Badger's body with a couple of short punches.
The Badger prevents a body shot from Moribe.
Moribe lands with a left to the head.
Moribe blocks an uppercut.
Moribe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Badger 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.
The Badger's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and The Badger duly obliges.
Moribe with a nice cross.
The Badger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moribe circles away quickly and effectively.
The Badger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bucky The Badger will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The Badger looks to land a body kick but Moribe moved away.
The Badger throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The Badger tries to close the distance and clinch but Moribe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Azusa Moribe is winning the standup battle so far.
The Badger tries to land a front kick but Moribe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The Badger connects with a single shot there.
The Badger looks to clinch
and Moribe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Badger misses with a two punch combination.
The Badger misses with a hook.
Moribe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big right from The Badger misses.
Moribe with a jab.
The Badger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moribe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moribe throws a leg kick which misses The Badger's front leg but catches the back leg as The Badger tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for The Badger.
Moribe blocks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Moribe.
The Badger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moribe scores with a punch to the head.
The Badger 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.
The Badger throws a body punch but Moribe moves out of range.
Moribe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Badger misses with a low kick.
The Badger has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Moribe fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Badger.
The Badger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moribe is defending well for now.
A short left from Moribe.
Moribe lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Moribe.
A nice left hand lands by Moribe.
Moribe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moribe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
No joy there for The Badger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moribe is looking to counter punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moribe slips a straight right by The Badger.
The Badger throws a chopping leg kick but Moribe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moribe tried to score with a low kick but The Badger checks it.
The Badger tries to score with a low kick but Moribe moves his leg out of the way.
Moribe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from The Badger.
The Badger throws a right hand that Moribe ducks under and follows up with a left that Moribe also avoids with ease.
Moribe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moribe connects with a leg kick. The Badger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice body punch from Moribe.
Moribe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Moribe throws a sloppy head kick and The Badger moves out of range easily.
Moribe slips under a jab from The Badger.
The Badger lands a nice shot to the body.
Moribe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on The Badger if he has to take too many more of those.
Moribe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Moribe misses with a looping right.
The Badger lands with a slapping head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Badger plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Moribe scores with a nice body kick.
The Badger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The Badger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moribe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Badger.
The Badger misses with a wild combination.
As The Badger backs away, Moribe returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The Badger looks to score with a jab to the body but Moribe is just out of range.
Moribe half committed to a counter leg kick.
The Badger throws a head kick but Moribe moves out of range.
Moribe throws a shot from downtown. The Badger moves away and avoids it.
The Badger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Moribe with a body shot.
The Badger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Badger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Badger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Badger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Moribe in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moribe tries to land a front kick but The Badger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The Badger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good exchange - Moribe coming out on top.
Moribe looks to land a body kick but The Badger moved away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moribe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Moribe throws a hook but The Badger blocks it.
The Badger slips a jab from Moribe.
An inside leg kick lands from Moribe.
Moribe stuns The Badger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Badger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Moribe throws a low kick, looking for The Badger's leg but The Badger calmly moves out of range.
The Badger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Moribe throws a hook to the side of The Badger's head but The Badger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moribe tests The Badger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moribe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moribe ducks under a wild hook from The Badger.
Moribe half committed to a counter leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Moribe blocks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Moribe 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 The Badger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from The Badger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The Badger tries to counter with a clinch but Moribe shakes him off and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azusa Moribe dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The Badger walks forward, straight into a front kick from Moribe.
Moribe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Badger.
Moribe scores with a jab to the head.
The Badger connects with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from The Badger misses the target.
The Badger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moribe.
The Badger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moribe.
The Badger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moribe sizes up The Badger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The Badger stalks Moribe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Moribe's face. Moribe staggers backwards, shaken.
Moribe is looking to chop away at The Badger's legs.
Moribe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A leg kick checked by Moribe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moribe avoids the body shot from The Badger.
A jab from The Badger misses.
Moribe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Badger throws the kick towards the body but Moribe avoids it.
Moribe throws a hook to the side of The Badger's head but The Badger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Badger appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Moribe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Moribe tried to score with a low kick but The Badger checks it.
The Badger unleashes a big counter combination but Moribe bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Moribe avoids the head kick by The Badger.
The Badger rushes Moribe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Moribe pushes The Badger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Moribe blocks an elbow strike from The Badger.
Moribe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moribe lands a nice shot that snaps The Badger's head back.
Moribe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The Badger lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by The Badger.
A shot to the liver by Moribe. Beautiful body shot.
The Badger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Moribe.
The Badger wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Badger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moribe is looking to counter with head kicks.
Moribe misses with a straight left.
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!
Moribe moves out of range as The Badger strikes.
Moribe looks to land a right hand but The Badger moved out of range.
Moribe throws a jab when The Badger was well out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Moribe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Moribe.
Moribe connects with a solid leg kick.
Moribe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Badger.
Moribe cracks The Badger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by The Badger.
A low kick from Moribe misses
and The Badger counters with a nice leg kick.
Moribe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Badger.
Moribe looks to land a left hand but The Badger moved out of range nicely.
The Badger tries a quick counter leg kick but Moribe is wise to it.
The Badger checks a leg kick.
Moribe thuds a left hand into The Badger's body.
The Badger tries to move into range but Moribe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Badger blocks the body kick.
The Badger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moribe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The Badger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Badger misses with an uppercut. Moribe saw that one coming.
Moribe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Moribe looks to throw the jab but The Badger is out of range.
The Badger only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Moribe misses with a low kick.
Moribe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Badger lands a body shot.
The Badger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moribe lands with a thumping leg kick.
The Badger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Badger throws out a leg kick but Moribe moves out of range and The Badger only half commits.
Moribe misses with a wild combination.
The Badger feints a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moribe tests The Badger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Moribe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The Badger has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Moribe.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Moribe.
The Badger throws a solid leg kick but Moribe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at The Badger.
The Badger scores with a one two! Moribe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moribe throws a lazy right hand but The Badger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moribe loads up on a big right hand but The Badger slips the punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Moribe, as that shot connected.
The Badger throws a hook but Moribe avoids it easily.
Moribe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Moribe.
Moribe scoring well with a low kick there.
The Badger checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azusa Moribe clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The Badger moves in looking to clinch but Moribe pushes him off.
The Badger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Moribe works The Badger's body with a nice hook.
Moribe swats away the attempt to clinch by The Badger.
Jab from Moribe.
The Badger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moribe.
The Badger avoids the body shot from Moribe.
An inside leg kick from Moribe misses.
The Badger throws a counter combo.
The Badger feints a jab promting Moribe to slip. The Badger then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Moribe slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Moribe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moribe misses with a body kick.
The Badger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moribe.
The Badger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moribe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The Badger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Badger takes one to the chin there.
The Badger is looking to slow Moribe down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick from The Badger misses.
The Badger is looking to score with low kicks.
Moribe thinks about countering with a body kick.
The Badger blocks a low kick nicely.
Moribe misses with a low kick.
Moribe staying out of range there.
The Badger throws a looping overhand right but Moribe ducks down to avoid it.
The Badger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The Badger throws a lazy right hand but Moribe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moribe lands a lovely overhand right.
Moribe looks to land a right hand but The Badger moved out of range.
The Badger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moribe lands a nice looking body kick.
Moribe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Badger looks to land a right hand but Moribe moved out of range.
The Badger connects with a single shot there.
The Badger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from The Badger is predictable there
and Moribe counters with a nice low kick that buckles The Badger's knee momentarily.
Moribe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Badger throws a nice head kick!
Moribe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
An inside leg kick lands from Moribe.
Moribe throws a body punch but The Badger moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Moribe. That's going to slow The Badger down.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Badger.
A slapping body kick lands there for Moribe.
The Badger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Badger is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A head kick misses from The Badger.
Moribe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Badger.
Moribe is looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moribe misses with a double jab.
Moribe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Badger wants to counter with a clinch but Moribe pushes him away.
Moribe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Badger momentarily.
The Badger lands a front kick.
Moribe looks to score with a jab to the body but The Badger is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from The Badger misses the target.
The Badger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moribe.
The Badger thumps Moribe with a low kick.
The Badger missing with a left hand there. Moribe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Badger throws a body punch but Moribe moves out of range.
Moribe swings for the body but The Badger moves out of range.
The Badger misses with a low kick.
The Badger checks a leg kick.
The Badger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick by The Badger misses
and Moribe counters with an outside leg kick.
Moribe lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Badger staying out of range there.
The Badger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moribe. That did some damage!
The Badger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moribe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moribe wants to break free but The Badger has control.
Moribe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moribe throws a leg kick but The Badger sees it coming and moves out of range.
Moribe backing away here, and The Badger unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Moribe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Badger.
Moribe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Badger was well out of range. Poor timing from Moribe.
Moribe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and The Badger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Moribe scrambles back to his feet.
The Badger throws a sloppy head kick and Moribe moves out of range easily.
Moribe checks a low kick from The Badger.
The Badger tries to land a leg kick but Moribe saw it coming and moves away.
Moribe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Bucky The Badger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.
Moribe scores with a sloppy right hand. The Badger should have avoided that one.
The Badger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Badger misses with a head kick.
Moribe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Badger.
The Badger moves out of range as Moribe strikes.
Moribe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moribe tries to land a front kick but The Badger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Moribe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Moribe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Badger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Moribe takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moribe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The Badger throws a sloppy head kick and Moribe moves out of range easily.
Moribe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Moribe misses with a body shot.
The Badger moves away from the strike by Moribe.
The Badger blocks the body kick.
As Moribe backs off The Badger throws a huge counter combo but Moribe manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Badger throws a low kick, looking for Moribe's leg but Moribe calmly moves out of range.
The Badger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Moribe is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Moribe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Moribe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Moribe loads up on a big right hand but The Badger slips the punch.
Moribe throws a leg kick but The Badger sees it coming and moves out of range.
Moribe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Badger was well out of range. Poor timing from Moribe.
Moribe misses with a head kick.
The Badger throws a leg kick which misses Moribe's front leg but catches the back leg as Moribe tries to avoid it.
The Badger tries to clinch up.
The Badger misses with a leg kick.
Moribe avoids the body shot from The Badger.
Moribe lands a high kick!
A lazy left from The Badger finds it's target.
The Badger is looking to clinch.
Moribe lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moribe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Badger to score with a decent uppercut.
The Badger lands a head kick. Moribe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moribe loads up on a big right hand but The Badger slips the punch.
Moribe tried to score with a low kick but The Badger checks it.
Moribe tries a head kick but it misses.
Moribe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moribe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The Badger lands the left hand.
The Badger sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Moribe connects with an inside leg kick.
Moribe punishes The Badger's body with a nice straight punch.
Moribe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Badger circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from The Badger finds it's way through Moribe's defenses.
Left hook, right uppercut from The Badger.
The Badger avoids the head kick by Moribe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moribe moves out of range of the leg kick from The Badger.
Moribe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Badger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Badger thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Badger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The Badger with a hook.
Moribe keeps the fight on the outside.
The Badger avoids the body shot from Moribe.
The Badger fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Badger takes a jab right on the kisser.
Moribe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Moribe 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.
The Badger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Badger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moribe manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moribe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Moribe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moribe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moribe avoids a kick to the body.
Moribe thuds his right hand into The Badger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Moribe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Moribe misses.
A shot to the body from Moribe misses
and The Badger counters with a nice leg kick.
Moribe takes one to the chin there.
A head kick misses from The Badger.
Moribe lands a jab.
Moribe tries a head kick but it misses.
The Badger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moribe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moribe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The Badger misses with a low kick.
Moribe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Azusa Moribe.
I think Moribe 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 48:47
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azusa Moribe!
Azusa Moribe was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Craig Clendennon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rainer Varvaskoukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Clendennon might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to LoFidelity Allstars - Battleflag. Craig Clendennon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Clendennon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rainer Varvaskoukku!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clendennon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Clendennon misses with a low kick as Varvaskoukku jumps back.
Varvaskoukku lands a slapping body shot.
Clendennon throws the left hand but Varvaskoukku avoids the punch easily.
Clendennon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rainer Varvaskoukku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Varvaskoukku lands a right hook to the body.
Clendennon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Varvaskoukku showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clendennon.
Clendennon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Varvaskoukku doesn't seem bothered though.
Varvaskoukku fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Clendennon sprawls well initially but Varvaskoukku persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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!
Varvaskoukku is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Clendennon is not content to let Varvaskoukku control the position.
Varvaskoukku tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clendennon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku moves nicely into side control.
Varvaskoukku grinds an elbow into Clendennon's temple.
Varvaskoukku throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clendennon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Varvaskoukku fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from Varvaskoukku are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
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.
Varvaskoukku is trying to get an arm triangle but Clendennon is defending well.
Varvaskoukku is staying tight to Clendennon's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Varvaskoukku landing strikes.
Clendennon is looking for a sweep.
Varvaskoukku throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Varvaskoukku fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Varvaskoukku throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Clendennon is looking for a sweep.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Varvaskoukku trying to control the action but Clendennon is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Varvaskoukku scores with a jab to the head.
Clendennon connects with a solid leg kick.
Clendennon throws a leg kick that misses.
Clendennon tries to clinch but Varvaskoukku moves out of range.
Clendennon misses with a low kick.
Varvaskoukku throws a body shot but no joy.
Varvaskoukku scores with a jab to the jaw.
Varvaskoukku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clendennon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon tries to close the distance and clinch but Varvaskoukku swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And Varvaskoukku tries to counter it with a takedown but Clendennon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Varvaskoukku fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Clendennon scores with a punch to the head.
Clendennon moves into the clinch successfully.
Varvaskoukku tries a body shot but Clendennon blocks it.
Clendennon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Varvaskoukku fails with the takedown.
Clendennon throws the kick towards the body but Varvaskoukku avoids it.
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!
Clendennon checks a low kick from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku lands a jab to Clendennon's midsection.
Clendennon fakes the leg kick and cracks Varvaskoukku in the body.
Varvaskoukku looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clendennon is fending him off so far but Varvaskoukku persists. Nope, Clendennon circles away and we're back to standing.
Clendennon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Craig Clendennon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rainer Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Varvaskoukku lands a right hook to the body.
Varvaskoukku connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Clendennon momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rainer Varvaskoukku dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Varvaskoukku stuns Clendennon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Varvaskoukku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Varvaskoukku smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Varvaskoukku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Varvaskoukku throws a body shot but no joy.
Varvaskoukku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clendennon throws out the jab.
Varvaskoukku feints the counter takedown.
Varvaskoukku takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jab by Clendennon.
Clendennon closes the distance and pushes Varvaskoukku back into the cage.
Clendennon lands a knee to the body.
Varvaskoukku tries to work over Clendennon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Our sources have told us that Clendennon has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Varvaskoukku tries a body shot but Clendennon blocks it.
Nice body punch from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku is trying to pull guard but Clendennon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Varvaskoukku prevents a body shot from Clendennon.
Clendennon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Varvaskoukku backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clendennon scores with a knee to the head.
Varvaskoukku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clendennon lands a nice shot to the body.
Clendennon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Varvaskoukku working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clendennon breaks the clinch.
Varvaskoukku scores with a jab. Clendennon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Clendennon throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Clendennon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clendennon.
Clendennon tries to close the distance and clinch but Varvaskoukku swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Varvaskoukku misses with a looping right.
Clendennon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Varvaskoukku throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Clendennon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Varvaskoukku is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Clendennon rather than just go for the knockout.
Both fighters circling a little - Clendennon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Varvaskoukku fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clendennon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Clendennon misses the shot to the body.
Craig Clendennon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Varvaskoukku connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Varvaskoukku. Clendennon does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Clendennon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon checks a leg kick.
Clendennon cracks Varvaskoukku with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Varvaskoukku throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Clendennon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Clendennon lands with a cross.
The fighters circling - Varvaskoukku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clendennon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Varvaskoukku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clendennon.
Varvaskoukku throws a body punch but Clendennon moves out of range.
Varvaskoukku lands with an overhand left.
Clendennon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A lazy body kick from Varvaskoukku
and Clendennon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Varvaskoukku throws a leg kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Clendennon misses its target.
Varvaskoukku is looking to land body kicks.
Varvaskoukku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clendennon was well out of range. Poor timing from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku throws a body shot but no joy.
Clendennon clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon tries to work over Varvaskoukku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees in the clinch landing for Clendennon.
Varvaskoukku tries to throw a body punch but Clendennon avoids it by throwing Varvaskoukku back against the cage.
Clendennon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Varvaskoukku tries a body shot but Clendennon blocks it.
Varvaskoukku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clendennon's elbow.
A hook to the body from Clendennon.
Craig Clendennon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice elbow from Clendennon.
Clendennon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Clendennon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Clendennon digs a right hand underneath Varvaskoukku's ribcage. Varvaskoukku let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Clendennon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clendennon tries to clinch there but Varvaskoukku circles away.
Clendennon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Clendennon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clendennon misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Varvaskoukku changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clendennon tries to avoid it but Varvaskoukku manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clendennon to the ground. Clendennon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Varvaskoukku. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Varvaskoukku.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon takes a swing at Varvaskoukku's ribcage but misses.
Varvaskoukku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clendennon.
Varvaskoukku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clendennon throws a quick counter kick to the body but Varvaskoukku avoids it.
Varvaskoukku throws a good cross that connects.
Clendennon loads up on a big right hand but Varvaskoukku slips the punch.
Clendennon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Varvaskoukku swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Varvaskoukku slips under a jab from Clendennon.
Clendennon misses with a wild body shot.
Clendennon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Clendennon.
Clendennon with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Varvaskoukku misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Clendennon misses its target.
Rainer Varvaskoukku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Varvaskoukku ducks under a wild hook from Clendennon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clendennon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Clendennon misses with a straight left.
Clendennon throws a shot from downtown. Varvaskoukku moves away and avoids it.
Clendennon takes a swing at Varvaskoukku's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Clendennon dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Clendennon looks to throw the jab but Varvaskoukku is out of range.
Varvaskoukku lands with a hook. Clendennon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Clendennon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku thuds his shin into the meat of Clendennon's side.
Varvaskoukku lands with a thumping leg kick.
Clendennon wants to clinch up but Varvaskoukku keeps it at a distance.
Clendennon moves out of range as Varvaskoukku throws a body kick.
Clendennon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Varvaskoukku feints the counter takedown.
Clendennon lands a head kick!
Clendennon checks the leg kick.
Clendennon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varvaskoukku tries to land a front kick but Clendennon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Varvaskoukku throws a low kick, looking for Clendennon's leg but Clendennon calmly moves out of range.
Varvaskoukku digs a good hook to Clendennon's body.
Clendennon takes the fight into the clinch.
Clendennon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Varvaskoukku avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Varvaskoukku pushes Clendennon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Varvaskoukku scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Clendennon blocks a body shot from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Varvaskoukku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clendennon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Varvaskoukku lands with a right to the head.
Varvaskoukku's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Clendennon lands with a light punch inside.
Varvaskoukku lands with a light punch inside.
Knees to the body from Clendennon.
Varvaskoukku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Varvaskoukku working aggressively here.
Clendennon lands a knee to the body.
Varvaskoukku breaks from the clinch.
Varvaskoukku throws a low kick but Clendennon moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Varvaskoukku misses with a body kick.
Varvaskoukku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Clendennon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Clendennon pushes Varvaskoukku up against the cage in a clinch.
Varvaskoukku just leaning against Clendennon, taking a breather.
Varvaskoukku takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku pulls guard successfully.
Clendennon won't allow Varvaskoukku to sweep him here.
Clendennon trying to control the position from guard on top but Varvaskoukku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clendennon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Clendennon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon being controlled here momentarily.
Clendennon stopping the sweep attempt from Varvaskoukku.
Clendennon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Varvaskoukku has his hands on Clendennon's head, controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Clendennon scores with a kick to the midsection.
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.
Varvaskoukku shoots in but no luck this time.
Clendennon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Varvaskoukku.
Clendennon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Varvaskoukku at a distance.
Varvaskoukku looks to score with a jab to the body but Clendennon is just out of range.
Clendennon cracks Varvaskoukku with a right hand to the side of the head.
Varvaskoukku decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Varvaskoukku seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clendennon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Varvaskoukku seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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. Varvaskoukku connects with a nice short shot to Clendennon's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rainer Varvaskoukku really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Clendennon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Clendennon blocks the leg kick.
Clendennon tries to clinch up.
Varvaskoukku misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Clendennon blocks a jab.
Varvaskoukku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clendennon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clendennon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Varvaskoukku's head.
Sloppy strikes from Clendennon. Those never looked like landing.
Clendennon slips a jab from Varvaskoukku.
Clendennon is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varvaskoukku thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Clendennon if he has to take too many more of those.
Varvaskoukku looks to score with a jab to the body but Clendennon is just out of range.
Varvaskoukku tries to land a front kick but Clendennon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Clendennon misses with a looping left.
Varvaskoukku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clendennon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Varvaskoukku.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku misses the shot to the body.
Clendennon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Varvaskoukku was well out of range. Poor timing from Clendennon.
Varvaskoukku throws a body punch but Clendennon moves out of range.
Clendennon just misses with a punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Clendennon blocks the low kick.
Varvaskoukku misses with a body shot.
Varvaskoukku walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Varvaskoukku lands a nice shot that snaps Clendennon's head back.
Clendennon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Varvaskoukku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clendennon misses the jab.
Clendennon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Clendennon.
Clendennon tries to clinch up.
Varvaskoukku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku fails to land the takedown.
Clendennon scores with a jab to the head.
Clendennon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Clendennon there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Clendennon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clendennon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clendennon throws a head kick but Varvaskoukku moves out of range.
Varvaskoukku takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Varvaskoukku lands a nice hook to Clendennon's body. Clendennon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Clendennon looks to land a combination but Varvaskoukku avoids it well.
Varvaskoukku feints the counter takedown.
Varvaskoukku scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Varvaskoukku takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Clendennon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Clendennon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clendennon motions for Varvaskoukku to come forward. Clendennon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Varvaskoukku wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Clendennon needs to keep his hands up - Varvaskoukku had a free shot at his head there.
Clendennon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Varvaskoukku will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Craig Clendennon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rainer Varvaskoukku.
Clendennon throws a good cross that connects.
Varvaskoukku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clendennon.
Varvaskoukku throws the left hand but Clendennon avoids the punch easily.
Varvaskoukku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Varvaskoukku feints a jab promting Clendennon to slip. Varvaskoukku then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Clendennon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Varvaskoukku fakes a head shot and lands one 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!
Varvaskoukku is looking to score with low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku throws a one two combo.
Varvaskoukku scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clendennon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Varvaskoukku feints the counter takedown.
Varvaskoukku is looking to chop away at Clendennon's legs.
Varvaskoukku misses with a hook.
Clendennon drives through and clinches with Varvaskoukku against the cage.
Varvaskoukku is looking to break free of the clinch but Clendennon has double underhooks.
Clendennon tries to throw a body punch but Varvaskoukku avoids it by throwing Clendennon back against the cage.
Clendennon lands a nice knee to the body.
Varvaskoukku is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Clendennon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Clendennon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Clendennon pushes Varvaskoukku back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Clendennon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Clendennon tries a knee to the head but Varvaskoukku blocks it.
Clendennon misses with some punches.
Varvaskoukku can't find room to land a body shot as Clendennon controls the action.
Varvaskoukku is leaning against Clendennon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Rainer Varvaskoukku will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Clendennon avoids a kick to the body.
Varvaskoukku slips under a jab from Clendennon.
Varvaskoukku looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Varvaskoukku 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 Clendennon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Clendennon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Clendennon throwing a counter right hand but Varvaskoukku manages to avoid it.
Clendennon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Varvaskoukku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Varvaskoukku takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Clendennon wants to clinch up but Varvaskoukku keeps it at a distance.
Varvaskoukku paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Clendennon slips under a jab from Varvaskoukku.
Clendennon throws a quick counter head kick but Varvaskoukku was just out of range.
Varvaskoukku will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varvaskoukku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clendennon.
Clendennon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku misses with a jab to the body
enabling Clendennon to counter with a crisp jab.
Clendennon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clendennon misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clendennon lands with a hook. Varvaskoukku tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Varvaskoukku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Varvaskoukku scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clendennon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clendennon throws a hook but Varvaskoukku blocks it.
Clendennon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Varvaskoukku in his tracks.
Clendennon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Clendennon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Varvaskoukku missing with a left hand there. Clendennon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Varvaskoukku misses the body punch
and Clendennon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Varvaskoukku misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clendennon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clendennon throws an overhand right that lands on Varvaskoukku's shoulder, as Varvaskoukku tries to avoid the shot.
Varvaskoukku feints the counter takedown.
Varvaskoukku throws a leg kick but Clendennon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Varvaskoukku looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clendennon closes the distance and clinches.
Clendennon manages to break the clinch.
Varvaskoukku scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Craig Clendennon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Varvaskoukku looks to score with a jab to the body but Clendennon is just out of range.
Clendennon throws a body kick that misses.
Varvaskoukku throws the left hand but Clendennon avoids the punch easily.
Varvaskoukku throws a body punch but Clendennon moves out of range.
Varvaskoukku throws a push kick but Clendennon slaps the foot to one side.
Varvaskoukku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Clendennon throws out a loose jab but Varvaskoukku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Varvaskoukku moves out of range of the body kick from Clendennon.
Varvaskoukku jabs Clendennon right on the nose. Clendennon blinks but takes it well.
Clendennon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clendennon doesn't manage to clinch there - Varvaskoukku circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon avoids the body shot from Varvaskoukku.
An attempted straight right counter from Clendennon misses the target.
Good leg kick by Varvaskoukku there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fighters circling - Varvaskoukku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clendennon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Clendennon throws a shot from downtown. Varvaskoukku moves away and avoids it.
Clendennon misses with a body shot.
Varvaskoukku stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Varvaskoukku cracks Clendennon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Varvaskoukku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clendennon lands with a slapping head kick.
Varvaskoukku 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.
Clendennon looks to land a body kick but Varvaskoukku moved away.
Clendennon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Clendennon throws a looping overhand right but Varvaskoukku ducks down to avoid it.
Varvaskoukku scores with a crisp jab that stopped Clendennon in his tracks.
Varvaskoukku scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Clendennon doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Varvaskoukku avoids the body shot from Clendennon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Varvaskoukku with the counter takedown but Clendennon avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Varvaskoukku misses the target.
Clendennon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Clendennon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Clendennon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Rainer Varvaskoukku has been cut.
Clendennon scores with a jab. Varvaskoukku acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Varvaskoukku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clendennon throws out the jab.
Varvaskoukku lands with a shot to the body.
Varvaskoukku throws a wild body kick that Clendennon sees coming a mile off.
Varvaskoukku swings for the body but Clendennon moves out of range.
Varvaskoukku throws a nice inside leg kick.
Varvaskoukku throws a body shot but no joy.
Varvaskoukku scores with a three punch combo!
Varvaskoukku throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Good shot there by Clendennon.
Clendennon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rainer Varvaskoukku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Varvaskoukku has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 46:49
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rainer Varvaskoukku!
A victorious Rainer Varvaskoukku 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Natsu Dragneel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kauko Partio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Partio is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Partio walks out, the little fucker looks at the cage with fury!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Natsu Dragneel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kauko Partio!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partio scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dragneel in his tracks.
Dragneel motions for Partio to come forward. Dragneel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Dragneel's head coaches at Furia Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dragneel throws a looping overhand right but Partio ducks down to avoid it.
Dragneel is looking to slow Partio down with leg kicks.
Dragneel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Partio.
Partio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dragneel looks to land a body kick but Partio moved away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dragneel.
Nice defenses there by Partio.
Partio misses the jab.
Dragneel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Partio.
Partio tries to score with a low kick but Dragneel moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio dives in and grabs Dragneel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dragneel pushes down on Partio's head and hops out.
Dragneel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Partio misses.
Dragneel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Partio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dragneel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Partio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Partio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Partio has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Partio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dragneel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dragneel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Partio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Partio has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dragneel.
Dragneel checks a leg kick.
Partio digs a good hook to Dragneel's body.
Dragneel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dragneel tries to work over Partio's front leg with a kick but Partio checks it.
Natsu Dragneel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dragneel wants to clinch but Partio slips to the side
and Partio counters with a shoot takedown. Dragneel fights it but they end up in guard.
Partio is pushing down on Dragneel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dragneel is fighting to maintain full guard but Partio has managed to sneak the leg through.
Partio is nestled in close to Dragneel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dragneel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Partio postures up in Dragneel's guard and throws a big left but Dragneel blocks it.
Partio trying to control the position from guard on top but Dragneel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Partio postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Partio is looking to work some ground and pound but Dragneel has wrist control.
Partio wants to control from the top but Dragneel keeps moving.
Dragneel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dragneel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dragneel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Partio scoring with punches to the head and body.
Partio postures up in Dragneel's guard and throws a big left but Dragneel blocks it.
Partio is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dragneel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dragneel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dragneel trying to control from half guard but Partio is working away.
Dragneel not doing much here.
Partio looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel prevents Partio from improving his position.
Partio works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dragneel is pushing down on Partio's leg trying to pass to half guard. Partio is fighting to maintain full guard but Dragneel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dragneel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dragneel prevents Partio from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kauko Partio will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dragneel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Partio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Partio digs a good hook to Dragneel's body.
Partio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A good leg kick by Partio.
Dragneel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Dragneel misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Partio misses its intended target.
Partio throws a body shot but no joy.
Dragneel is looking for a counter combo.
Partio takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel slips a straight right by Partio.
Natsu Dragneel is winning the standup battle so far.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Partio crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dragneel - the referee stops the clock and Partio gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dragneel. Partio manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Partio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Partio loads up on a big right hand but Dragneel slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Dragneel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio throws a looping overhand right but Dragneel ducks down to avoid it.
Dragneel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Partio is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Dragneel pushes Partio away with a front kick.
Dragneel lands a jab to the head.
Partio throws a leg kick that misses.
Partio bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dragneel's head backwards.
Dragneel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Partio misses with a body kick.
Dragneel leaves Partio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dragneel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Partio's sensitive parts.
Partio misses with a straight right.
Partio misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Dragneel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Partio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dragneel's sensitive parts.
Partio lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragneel motions for Partio to come forward. Dragneel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Partio misses.
Partio moves out of range of the leg kick from Dragneel.
Partio is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dragneel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Partio moves out of range as Dragneel strikes.
Partio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dragneel.
Dragneel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Partio. That did some damage!
Partio scores with a jab.
Dragneel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dragneel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Partio throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel wants to slow Partio down by chopping away at his legs.
Dragneel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dragneel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dragneel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Partio throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Partio throws a body kick that misses
and Dragneel counters with a low kick, right behind Partio 's knee.
Dragneel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Partio tests Dragneel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Partio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dragneel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dragneel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Partio is out of range and Dragneel settles back down.
Partio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dragneel misses with a low kick.
Dragneel doesn't manage to clinch there - Partio circles away.
Partio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jab by Dragneel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragneel lands a jab.
Partio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dragneel.
Partio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dragneel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Partio lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dragneel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good leg kick by Partio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Partio feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dragneels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dragneel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Partio.
Partio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dragneel at a distance.
Dragneel lands a high kick!
Dragneel throws a head kick that half lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kauko Partio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dragneel thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Partio if he has to take too many more of those.
Dragneel checks a leg kick.
Partio avoids the head kick by Dragneel.
A good leg kick by Dragneel.
Dragneel punishes Partio's body with a nice straight punch.
Dragneel scores with a punch to the head.
Dragneel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dragneel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Partio to score with a decent uppercut.
Dragneel takes one on the button.
Partio staying out of range there.
Partio moves away from the strike by Dragneel.
Dragneel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dragneel closes the distance and pushes Partio back into the cage.
Partio blocking some punches.
Partio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dragneel backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio prevents a body shot from Dragneel.
Partio misses with a body punch.
Dragneel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Partio has a couple of punches blocked by Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Partio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Partio manages to break the clinch.
Dragneel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Partio is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Partio misses with a left hand
and Dragneel counters with a straight right hand.
Dragneel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dragneel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Partio checks a low kick from Dragneel.
Dragneel takes one on the button.
Partio scores with a jab to the body.
Dragneel scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Partio. That did some damage!
Partio has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dragneel.
Partio moves out of range of the body kick from Dragneel.
Partio is looking to chop away at Dragneel's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Partio.
Partio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Partio sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice sprawl there from Dragneel as Partio shoots in.
Dragneel wants to clinch.
Dragneel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Partio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Partio tries to counter it with a takedown but Dragneel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dragneel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Partio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Partio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Partio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio thows a leg kick but Dragneel checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dragneel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Partio.
Dragneel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Partio throws a low kick, looking for Dragneel's leg but Dragneel calmly moves out of range.
Dragneel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dragneel scores with a jab. Partio acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A swing and a miss from Partio.
Dragneel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dragneel throws a push kick but Partio slaps the foot to one side.
Partio is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Partio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Partio walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dragneel.
Dragneel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partio moves away.
Dragneel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Partio throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dragneel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Partio blocks a head kick by Dragneel.
Dragneel fakes the leg kick and cracks Partio in the body.
Partio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dragneel misses with a hook
and Partio counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Partio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Partio throwing strikes but missing.
Dragneel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dragneel wants to sweep here but Partio controlling him for the moment.
Dragneel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Natsu Dragneel clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dragneel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dragneel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Partio in his tracks.
Dragneel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dragneel tests Partio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dragneel thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Partio if he has to take too many more of those.
Dragneel throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Partio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Partio scores with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Dragneel.
Dragneel is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Partio.
Nice straight punches there by Partio. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Partio.
Both fighters circling a little - Dragneel finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Partio circles away from the clinch attempt
and Partio decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dragneel's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Partio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dragneel looking for a sweep. Not yet Dragneel, not yet.
Dragneel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Partio keeping moving, preventing Dragneel from controlling successfully.
Partio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dragneel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Partio has his foot on Dragneel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dragneel works his way back into a safe position though.
Dragneel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dragneel keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dragneel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Partio drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dragneel dives on top into guard.
Dragneel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Partio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Partio looking for a guillotine here but Dragneel defends easily.
Dragneel is looking to stand up but Partio won't let him.
That's four 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.
Partio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Partio looking for a sweep. Not yet Partio, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dragneel trying to move into half guard but instead Partio has managed to sweep!
Partio tries to free his leg and advance position but Dragneel is retaining full guard.
Partio trying to control but Dragneel is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Kauko Partio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Dragneel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Partio lands with a hook. Dragneel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dragneel looks to land a left hand but Partio moved out of range nicely.
Partio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Partio takes a jab right on the kisser.
A leg kick checked by Dragneel.
Dragneel lands with a nice combination. Partio backs away looking to recover.
Partio misses with a leg kick
enabling Dragneel to counter with a crisp jab.
Dragneel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dragneel scores with a spinning back kick!
Partio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dragneel on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragneel looks to land a body kick but Partio moved away.
Partio tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Partio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dragneel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Partio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel lands a jab to the head.
Partio throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Partio misses with a looping right.
Dragneel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dragneel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Partio checks it well.
Dragneel is looking to land body kicks.
Partio loads up on a big right hand but Dragneel slips the punch.
Dragneel wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Partio blocks a leg kick.
Partio changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Partio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dragneel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Partio is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dragneel takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dragneel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio wants to land a leg kick but Dragneel is out of range.
Dragneel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Partio is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dragneel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Partio misses with a hook. Dragneel ducked under it nicely.
Dragneel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Partio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dragneel. Dragneel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dragneel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dragneel scores with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Partio misses its intended target.
Dragneel works Partio's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A leg kick checked by Dragneel.
Dragneel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Partio misses with an uppercut.
Partio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dragneel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Natsu Dragneel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Partio finds it's way through Dragneel's defenses.
Dragneel tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Dragneel misses.
Partio throws a chopping leg kick but Dragneel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Partio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dragneel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dragneel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dragneel wants to clinch up but Partio keeps it at a distance.
Partio shoots in and bounces Dragneel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dragneel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dragneel keeping moving, preventing Partio from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio is looking to work some ground and pound but Dragneel has wrist control.
Partio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Partio trying to control but Dragneel is working from the bottom.
Dragneel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dragneel keeping full guard, as Partio tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dragneel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dragneel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dragneel walks into a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Natsu Dragneel.
I think Partio has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Peck scores the fight 47:48
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jameson Connemara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Iron Maiden - The Wicker Man. Roman Kersikov has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jameson Connemara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Connemara lands a lovely overhand right.
Connemara is looking to land body kicks.
Kersikov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Connemara defends it well.
Connemara moves out of range of the body kick from Kersikov.
Connemara swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Connemara with a nice cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Connemara.
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick
and Connemara counters with a solid body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Connemara.
Connemara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kersikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jameson Connemara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Connemara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kersikov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Connemara defends it well.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Connemara was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Connemara.
Jameson Connemara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Connemara.
Connemara blocks a jab.
Connemara lands a body shot.
Connemara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Connemara.
Connemara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Connemara just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov feints the counter takedown.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Connemara saw that one coming.
Connemara swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Connemara paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connemara connects with a jab.
Connemara tried to score with a low kick but Kersikov checks it.
And Kersikov tries to counter it with a takedown but Connemara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kersikov looks for the body kick but Connemara saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Connemara misses the target.
Kersikov throws the kick towards the body but Connemara avoids it.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Connemara.
Kersikov feints the counter takedown.
Kersikov blocks a low kick nicely.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Connemara counters with a body kick.
Connemara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kersikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kersikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Connemara.
An inside leg kick from Connemara misses.
Kersikov thumps Connemara with a low kick.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Connemara's head but Connemara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
It looked like Connemara was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kersikov.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Kersikov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Connemara.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Connemara.
Kersikov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Connemara.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connemara swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Jab by Connemara.
Kersikov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Connemara is fending him off so far but Kersikov persists. Nope, Connemara circles away and we're back to standing.
Kersikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Connemara digs a good body shot into Kersikov's ribs.
Connemara looks for the body kick but Kersikov saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Connemara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Connemara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Kersikov thumps Connemara with a low kick.
Kersikov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Connemara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jameson Connemara dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kersikov blocks a low kick nicely.
Kersikov misses the jab.
Connemara fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kersikov just manages to avoid it.
Kersikov is looking to slow Connemara down with leg kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Connemara.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kersikov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Connemara has got the better of the exchanges.
Connemara moves out of range of the body kick from Kersikov.
Connemara half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Connemara tries a head kick but it misses.
Connemara throws a sloppy body shot
and Connemara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connemara tries to land a leg kick but Kersikov saw it coming and moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kersikov.
Connemara lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connemara missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Connemara throws a leg kick but Kersikov checks it.
Jameson Connemara is winning the standup battle so far.
Connemara throws a body shot but no joy.
Connemara lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Connemara misses with an attempted mid kick.
Connemara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Connemara moves out of range as Kersikov throws a body kick.
Connemara walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kersikov.
Connemara throws a front kick aimed at Kersikov's knee but Kersikov avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connemara throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov ducks right into an uppercut from Connemara.
Kersikov tried to score with a low kick but Connemara checks it.
Connemara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Connemara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Connemara chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Connemara.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Connemara throws a leg kick but Kersikov checks it.
Connemara lands a glancing blow to the side of Kersikov's head.
Connemara connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connemara turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Connemara is looking to chop away at Kersikov's legs.
And Kersikov tries to counter it with a takedown but Connemara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kersikov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Connemara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kersikov scrambles back to his feet.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Connemara throws out the jab.
Connemara misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Connemara feints and then cracks Kersikov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kersikov down.
A low kick from Kersikov misses
enabling Connemara to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Connemara misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Connemara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Kersikov tries to counter it with a takedown but Connemara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Connemara throws a leg kick which misses Kersikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kersikov tries to avoid it.
Connemara scores with a shot to the body.
Kersikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Connemara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Connemara missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kersikov thuds his right hand into Connemara's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kersikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Connemara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jameson Connemara dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Connemara throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Kersikov backs away, Connemara returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Connemara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov can do to turn this around?
Kersikov throws the left hand but Connemara avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov throws a chopping leg kick but Connemara manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Connemara misses with a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Connemara pulls Kersikov in to control the position.
Kersikov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connemara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Connemara seems keen to control Kersikov's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Connemara managing to control the position.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Connemara is keeping the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Connemara takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A good leg kick by Connemara.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Connemara misses the target.
Kersikov throws a sloppy body shot
and Connemara counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connemara throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Connemara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kersikov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Connemara.
Kersikov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Connemara throws a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov misses with a takedown attempt - Connemara sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kersikov slips a jab from Connemara.
Connemara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Connemara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Connemara with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kersikov to score with a decent uppercut.
Connemara lands with an uppercut that bounces Kersikov off the cage and back into range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Connemara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Connemara throws a head kick that misses.
Connemara tests Kersikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Connemara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Connemara.
Connemara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Connemara throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kersikov!
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Connemara is just out of range.
Kersikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Connemara can pounce on him.
Kersikov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Connemara checks it well.
Kersikov misses with a low kick as Connemara jumps back.
Connemara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Connemara lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Connemara wants to slow Kersikov down by chopping away at his legs.
Connemara throws a leg kick that misses.
Connemara misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jameson Connemara did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Connemara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kersikov.
Kersikov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters circle momentarily. Connemara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Connemara scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connemara looks to land a body kick but Kersikov moved away.
Kersikov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Connemara throws a body kick that misses.
Nice shot lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connemara looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Connemara throws out the jab.
Connemara chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Connemara makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Connemara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov scores with a nice strike.
Connemara scores with a spinning back kick!
Kersikov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice body punch from Connemara.
Connemara tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kersikov is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connemara tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Connemara throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Connemara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kersikov doesn't seem bothered though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Connemara.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Connemara there.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
Connemara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Connemara wants to slow Kersikov down by chopping away at his legs.
Connemara walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kersikov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kersikov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Connemara defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Connemara avoids the punch easily.
Connemara moves into range and connects with a jab.
Connemara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kersikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kersikov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Connemara is out of range.
As Kersikov backs away, Connemara returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Connemara connects with the punch.
Kersikov throws a push kick but Connemara slaps the foot to one side.
Connemara throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Connemara.
Connemara tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kersikov is able to avoid easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connemara takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Connemara lands a slapping body shot.
Kersikov throws out a leg kick but Connemara moves out of range and Kersikov only half commits.
Connemara is looking to counter with a body kick.
Connemara misses with a body kick.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Connemara counters with a slapping leg kick.
Connemara takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kersikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Connemara moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Connemara can pounce on him.
Connemara lands the left hand.
Connemara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jameson Connemara had his way with Roman Kersikov in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Connemara throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a single leg into guard. Connemara didn't expect that.
Kersikov throws a big elbow that misses.
Kersikov trying to control but Connemara is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Connemara 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.
Connemara has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Connemara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kersikov is looking to land body kicks.
Connemara looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kersikov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick.
Kersikov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kersikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Connemara can pounce on him.
Roman Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jameson Connemara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Connemara is looking to chop away at Kersikov's legs.
Connemara delivers a nice body kick.
Connemara scores with a punch to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Kersikov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Connemara.
Kersikov tries to land a body kick
and Connemara finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Connemara scores with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Kersikov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Connemara lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Connemara pushes Kersikov off looking to stand but Kersikov dives back in and keeps control.
Connemara is controlling Kersikov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Connemara has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Connemara is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Connemara is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connemara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Connemara scoring well with a low kick there.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Connemara does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Connemara darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kersikov or perhaps it was just good defense by Connemara, which made it look bad.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jameson Connemara.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Connemara, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:45
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jameson Connemara!
After winning the bout, Jameson Connemara thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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