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MFN 199: Moribe vs. Lemieux II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Klinkhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Roosevelt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roosevelt has chosen Soulfly - Pain as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Roberto Klinkhammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karl Roosevelt!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klinkhammer misses the shot to the body.
Klinkhammer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roosevelt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Klinkhammer throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Klinkhammer misses.
Klinkhammer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roosevelt slips a jab from Klinkhammer.
Klinkhammer backing away here, and Roosevelt unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Roosevelt sizes up Klinkhammer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Roosevelt tries a low kick but Klinkhammer avoids it.
Klinkhammer lands with a nice body punch.
Klinkhammer cracks Roosevelt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Roosevelt connects with a crisp jab.
Klinkhammer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Nights Watch MMA Academy in the buildup to the fight.
A slow jab from Klinkhammer misses its intended target.
Roosevelt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Roosevelt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Roosevelt.
Klinkhammer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roosevelt lands with a left to the head.
Roosevelt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klinkhammer is trying to break the clinch but Roosevelt has him pressed against the cage.
Roosevelt misses with some punches.
Roosevelt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Klinkhammer tries to throw a body punch but Roosevelt avoids it by throwing Klinkhammer back against the cage.
Klinkhammer wants to break free but Roosevelt has control.
A shot in the inside from Roosevelt.
Roosevelt misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roosevelt.
Roosevelt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Klinkhammer backwards.
Klinkhammer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Roosevelt blocks an uppercut.
Roosevelt tries a body shot but Klinkhammer blocks it.
Klinkhammer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Klinkhammer swings wildly with an uppercut but Roosevelt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klinkhammer blocks an uppercut.
Roosevelt scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roosevelt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klinkhammer is trying to break free.
Roosevelt misses with some punches.
Roosevelt throws a head punch that misses.
Klinkhammer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Roosevelt misses with a punch on the inside.
Roosevelt scores with a hook to the body.
Klinkhammer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Klinkhammer misses with a punch on the inside.
Klinkhammer throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klinkhammer blocks an uppercut.
Klinkhammer trying to control the position but instead, Roosevelt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Klinkhammer into the cage.
Klinkhammer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Roosevelt up against the cage.
Roosevelt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Klinkhammer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Roosevelt can turn it around.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Klinkhammer throws a punch but it's blocked by Roosevelt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klinkhammer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roosevelt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Roosevelt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Klinkhammer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Klinkhammer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A low kick from Roosevelt misses
letting Klinkhammer counter with a right hand.
Roosevelt has closed the distance and engaged Klinkhammer in a clinch.
Roosevelt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Klinkhammer breaks the clinch.
Roosevelt with a hook.
Roosevelt cracks the inside of Klinkhammer's front leg.
Roosevelt pushes Klinkhammer up against the cage in a clinch.
Klinkhammer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Klinkhammer lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roosevelt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klinkhammer's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Klinkhammer fails to land.
Klinkhammer misses with the head strike.
Roosevelt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roosevelt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roosevelt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Klinkhammer backwards.
Roosevelt throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Roosevelt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Roosevelt gets through Klinkhammer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roosevelt lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Roosevelt on the inside.
Klinkhammer misses with some punches.
Klinkhammer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Klinkhammer takes a shot to the head.
Roosevelt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klinkhammer struggles to land a body shot inside as Roosevelt controls his hands.
Klinkhammer struggles to land a body shot inside as Roosevelt controls his hands.
Roosevelt swings wildly with an uppercut but Klinkhammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roosevelt struggles to land a body shot inside as Klinkhammer controls his hands.
Klinkhammer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Klinkhammer lands a right hand.
Roosevelt lands a left hand.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Roosevelt dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Roosevelt sizes up Klinkhammer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Klinkhammer is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Roosevelt finds Klinkhammer's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Klinkhammer flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Roosevelt lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Klinkhammer will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karl Roosevelt!
In his post fight interview, Karl Roosevelt started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carver Cade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendricks is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lets get sweattttty betty!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
28 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Carver Cade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cade shoots in looking for a takedown. Hendricks tries to sprawl out of it but Cade keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hendricks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cade closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hendricks's guard.
Cade throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cade trying to control but Hendricks is working from the bottom.
Hendricks has his foot on Cade's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cade works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cade working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hendricks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cade passes into side control.
Cade throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks is looking to regain half guard here but Cade keeps moving and retains side control.
Cade trying to control the action but Hendricks is working from the bottom.
Cade tries to move to full mount but Hendricks actually manages to regain half guard.
Cade has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hendricks wants to hold on but Cade pushes him away.
Cade tries to control but Hendricks wriggling away.
Hendricks is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cade lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hendricks hang on?
The referee warns Hendricks that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cade cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
It looks like Johnny Hendricks has been cut.
Hendricks is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cade lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cade working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cade is landing with some decent strikes but Hendricks is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cade lands a big shot there that rocks Hendricks but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cade fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cade is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hendricks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cade punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cade with shots to the head and body - Hendricks looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hendricks is looking to improve his position but Cade isn't that keen on the idea.
Cade working the ground and pound effectively.
That has opened up Johnny Hendricks's cut even more.
Hendricks sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cade keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cade lands with a punch from half guard.
Cade is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hendricks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cade's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cade's back!
Cade just trying to survive but Hendricks is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Hendricks is hanging on to Cade's back as he tries to escape.
Cade is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hendricks gets his way!
Hendricks working for a choke but Cade is defending well.
Cade trying to control the hands but Hendricks won't let him.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Carver Cade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Hendricks's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hendricks gets caught flat footed, as Cade shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cade working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cade stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hendricks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hendricks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cade gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cade trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cade got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hendricks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cade has managed to get both his arms back between Hendricks's legs - danger averted.
Cade looking to pass the guard.
Cade trying to control but Hendricks is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cade lands a couple of elbows.
Hendricks keeping moving, preventing Cade from controlling successfully.
Cade working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hendricks's head.
Cade controlling from the top position.
Hendricks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cade is aware though and is defending well.
Cade stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hendricks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cade got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hendricks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cade has managed to get both his arms back between Hendricks's legs - danger averted.
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.
Cade throws a big right hand that misses.
Hendricks 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.
Cade is looking to work some ground and pound but Hendricks has wrist control.
Hendricks keeping moving, preventing Cade from controlling successfully.
Cade looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cade tries to clinch up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cade.
A telegraphed right hand from Hendricks misses the target.
Carver Cade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cade misses with a low kick.
Hendricks doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cade scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good work by Hendricks as he checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cade throws out the jab.
Hendricks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hendricks is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That kick from Cade tenderised Hendricks's leg. Hendricks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cade blocks the body kick.
Hendricks takes one to the chin there.
Cade is looking to land body kicks.
Cade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cade throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cade.
Hendricks misses with the combination.
Cade throws a right hand that misses
and Hendricks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cade takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cade lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sloppy strikes from Cade. Those never looked like landing.
Cade lands with an uppercut that bounces Hendricks off the cage and back into range.
Cade closes the distance and clinches up with Hendricks, looking for a takedown. Cade pushes Hendricks against the cage but Hendricks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cade displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hendricks.
Cade cracks Hendricks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cade tries to work over Hendricks's front leg with a kick but Hendricks checks it.
Cade throws a jab but it's blocked by Hendricks.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cade or perhaps it was just good defense by Hendricks, which made it look bad.
Cade throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Carver Cade dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Hendricks's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hendricks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Cade misses the target.
Cade is looking to score with low kicks.
Hendricks works Cade's body with a nice hook.
Hendricks fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cade sprawls well initially but Hendricks persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hendricks wants to pass the guard but Cade is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cade trying to hold on to Hendricks's head to control him but Hendricks postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cade looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hendricks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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. Hendricks connects with a nice short shot to Cade's temple.
Cade makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cade.
Hendricks throws a big right hand that misses.
Cade wants to sweep but no luck.
Cade is working hard here to advance position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Carver Cade 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 starting to boo a lack of action.
Cade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hendricks.
Hendricks connects with a body shot.
Cade bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Cade as he connects with a hook.
Johnny Hendricks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A clash of legs there as Hendricks blocks the low kick.
Cade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hendricks throws out the jab.
Cade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnny Hendricks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cade darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cade 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 Hendricks has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hendricks and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cade stuns Hendricks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hendricks slips a jab from Cade.
Cade stuffs the takedown.
As Hendricks backs away, Cade returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cade lands with a good body shot.
Cade blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Hendricks misses.
Cade scores with a nice head shot.
Hendricks throws a body kick that misses.
Hendricks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cade buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cade looks for the body kick but Hendricks saw that one coming.
Cade gets a takedown into half guard.
Cade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hendricks can do to turn this around?
Cade not doing much here.
Cade winds up and cracks Hendricks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks tries to roll over but Cade keeps him under control.
Cade is looking to take a break and control but Hendricks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hendricks looking for submissions off his back.
Cade not doing much here.
Cade tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hendricks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cade is taking a breather. Hendricks 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carver Cade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cade has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carver Cade!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Carver Cade waved his t-shirt featuring GREEN!160's logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Johnny Hendricks stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was only putting in 71.86%'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ali Pasha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thurgood Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins has chosen Mary Jane as his entrance music. Thurgood Jenkins is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ali Pasha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thurgood Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pasha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jenkins to score with a decent uppercut.
Jenkins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pasha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Thurgood Jenkins has been cut.
A big left from Pasha misses.
Jenkins tries to land a leg kick but Pasha saw it coming and moves away.
Jenkins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jenkins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jenkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pasha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pasha swings for the body but Jenkins moves out of range.
Jenkins with the counter takedown but Pasha avoids it easily.
Pasha looks to throw the jab but Jenkins is out of range.
Pasha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jenkins manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pasha is out of range and Jenkins settles back down.
Pasha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jenkins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pasha throws a body shot but no joy.
Pasha lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jenkins tries to clinch but Pasha is having none of it.
Pasha throws a body punch but Jenkins moves out of range.
Jenkins tries a quick counter leg kick but Pasha is wise to it.
Pasha lands a lovely overhand right.
Pasha throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jenkins moves away from the strike by Pasha.
Jenkins lands the left hand.
Jenkins darts in looking for a takedown but Pasha gets double underhooks and turns Jenkins into the cage.
Jenkins misses with a takedown attempt - Pasha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ali Pasha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thurgood Jenkins.
Pasha checks a leg kick.
Jenkins is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Pasha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pasha misses the shot to the body.
Jenkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pasha.
A jab from Pasha misses.
Jenkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jenkins gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pasha keeps working.
Pasha is trying to get back to half guard.
Jenkins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pasha knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jenkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pasha keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasha is trying to control Jenkins's posture but Jenkins avoids it.
Pasha is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Pasha tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pasha can't do much from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Pasha'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.
Pasha tries to control but Jenkins manages to take his back.
Jenkins working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Jenkins is looking for the choke from the back position but Pasha is controlling his hands well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins connects with a big shot to the side of Pasha's head.
Pasha tries to escape the position.
Jenkins is controlling the position but Pasha somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Jenkins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pasha is just riding it out for now. Jenkins eventually gives up the hold.
Pasha is pressing down on Jenkins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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 Ali Pasha will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thurgood Jenkins's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jenkins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pasha can pounce on him.
Jenkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pasha's sensitive parts.
Jenkins closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pasha quickly recovers to half guard.
Pasha is trying to get back to full guard.
Jenkins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pasha defends it well.
Pasha is looking for a sweep. Jenkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jenkins wants to control but Pasha is keeping him busy.
Thurgood Jenkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pasha wants to control but Jenkins is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins is keen to just control but Pasha is a slippery customer.
Pasha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jenkins.
Pasha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pasha won't allow Jenkins to pass to mount.
Pasha is looking for a sweep. Jenkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jenkins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jenkins wants to advance to full mount but Pasha doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pasha keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
Pasha has his foot on Jenkins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jenkins works his way back into a safe position though.
Jenkins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pasha can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jenkins controls the pace.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Pasha keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pasha. Jenkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jenkins misses with a straight right.
Jenkins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've been informed that Jenkins has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jenkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pasha throws a low kick, looking for Jenkins's leg but Jenkins calmly moves out of range.
Pasha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A leg kick checked by Jenkins.
Jenkins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pasha defends it well.
Pasha misses with an uppercut.
Pasha misses with a looping left.
Pasha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pasha throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pasha.
Pasha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pasha enables Jenkins to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pasha manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pasha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jenkins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pasha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jenkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pasha is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pasha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Thurgood Jenkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thurgood Jenkins's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jenkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pasha throws a body punch but Jenkins moves out of range.
Pasha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jenkins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pasha fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jenkins just manages to avoid it.
Pasha throws a leg kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Pasha - just one landing.
Pasha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jenkins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jenkins there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins avoids the body shot from Pasha.
Jenkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice sprawl there from Pasha as Jenkins shoots in.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pasha, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasha is looking to score with low kicks.
Jenkins misses with a wild body shot.
Pasha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pasha checks the leg kick.
Pasha swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pasha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jenkins tests Pasha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jenkins takes the fight into the clinch.
Pasha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jenkins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jenkins crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pasha - the referee stops the clock and Jenkins gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pasha. Jenkins manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pasha as he jumps to the side.
Ali Pasha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thurgood Jenkins.
Pasha staying out of range there.
Pasha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jenkins.
Pasha misses with an uppercut. Jenkins saw that one coming.
Pasha swings for the body but Jenkins moves out of range.
Pasha throws an overhand right that lands on Jenkins's shoulder, as Jenkins tries to avoid the shot.
Jenkins with the counter takedown but Pasha avoids it easily.
Pasha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pasha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pasha connects with a leg kick. Jenkins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jenkins avoids the body shot from Pasha.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins scores with a nice head shot.
Pasha lands a really nice looking cross but Jenkins seems unphased.
Pasha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jenkins moves away.
Jenkins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jenkins is rocked!
Pasha feints a jab and as Jenkins dips his head, Pasha unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Jenkins right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Jenkins falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Pasha smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ali Pasha!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jan Olov Hermansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myers Hockles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hermansson comes into the arena with Rammstein - Ich Will! blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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158 lbs
20 - 14 - 0 |
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28
157 lbs
14 - 7 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jan Olov Hermansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Myers Hockles!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermansson thuds his right hand into Hockles's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hermansson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hockles tries a quick counter leg kick but Hermansson is wise to it.
Hermansson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hockles defends well and Hermansson ends up having to push Hockles into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hockles ducks under a wild hook from Hermansson.
A little jabbing left from Hockles on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hermansson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hockles.
Hockles takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hockles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hockles misses with a series of wild punches.
Hermansson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hockles circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Olov Hermansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hermansson throws a series of punches but Hockles avoids them all with ease.
A countering left hand to the body from Hockles misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermansson looks to throw the jab but Hockles is out of range.
Hockles moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Hockles.
Hockles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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!
Hermansson avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermansson lands with a cross.
Hermansson misses the shot to the body.
Hockles lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hockles throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hockles connects with a leg kick. Hermansson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hermansson shoots in for a takedown but Hockles shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hermansson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hockles lands a head kick. Hermansson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hockles looks for the body kick but Hermansson saw that one coming.
Hockles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hockles scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Hockles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hermansson throws a right and a left that Hockles avoids nicely.
Hermansson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hockles's head.
Hockles tries to land a front kick but Hermansson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hermansson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hockles - the referee stops the clock and Hermansson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hockles. Hermansson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hermansson throws a hook but Hockles blocks it.
Hockles unleashes a big counter combination but Hermansson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hockles tries a head kick but it misses.
Hockles wants to clinch but Hermansson slips to the side
and Hermansson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Hermansson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Hermansson prevents Hockles from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hockles is not content to let Hermansson control the position.
Hermansson throwing shots but Hockles is blocking nicely.
Hockles wants to control but Hermansson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hermansson stops Hockles from getting back to his feet.
Hermansson is trying to control the action in half guard but Hockles is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hockles wants to improve his position but Hermansson is controlling well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hermansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hockles throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hockles slips a straight right by Hermansson.
Hockles throws a body kick that misses.
Hockles throws a wild body kick that Hermansson sees coming a mile off.
Hermansson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hockles connects with a body shot.
A punch combination from Hermansson misses.
Hermansson looks for a takedown but Hockles sprawls well.
Hockles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hermansson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hermansson feinted with a counter takedown.
Hermansson tests Hockles's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hermansson takes a swing at Hockles's ribcage but misses.
Hockles scores with a push 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!
A combination from Hockles does no damage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Myers Hockles will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hockles looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hockles connects with an inside leg kick.
Hockles throws a head kick but Hermansson moves out of range.
Hermansson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hockles is looking to land body kicks.
Hermansson scores with a sloppy right hand. Hockles should have avoided that one.
Myers Hockles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hockles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Myers Hockles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hermansson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hockles.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hockles!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hockles is looking to clinch but Hermansson is avoiding it.
Hockles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hermansson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hockles at a distance.
Hermansson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Hermansson misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Hockles slams his shin into Hermansson's torso.
Hermansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hermansson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hockles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hermansson throws out the jab.
Hockles scores with a push kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hockles.
Myers Hockles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hermansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hockles.
Hockles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hermansson shoots in and drives through. Hockles sprawls well.
Hockles lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hermansson will feel that in the morning.
Hermansson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hockles. Hockles obviously looking to wear him down.
Hockles throws a shot from downtown. Hermansson moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hockles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hockles throws a head kick that misses.
Hermansson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hockles sprawls and moves away.
Jab by Hermansson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Hockles misses
and Hermansson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hockles is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hermansson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hockles avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hockles wants to sweep but no luck.
Hockles keeping moving, preventing Hermansson from controlling successfully.
Hermansson looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hockles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hockles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hermansson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hermansson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hermansson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hermansson closes the distance and pushes Hockles back into the cage.
Hermansson lands with a short shot to the head.
Hermansson tries a body shot but Hockles blocks it.
Hockles is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hockles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermansson shoots in and gets a takedown into Hockles's guard.
Hermansson is stalling in the full guard.
Hockles keeping moving, preventing Hermansson from controlling successfully.
Hermansson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hermansson is looking to work some ground and pound but Hockles has wrist control.
Hermansson controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Olov Hermansson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hockles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hockles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hermansson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hockles tries a head kick but it misses.
Hermansson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hockles. Hockles obviously looking to wear him down.
Hermansson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hermansson blocks the body kick.
Hermansson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hockles misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermansson misses with a straight left.
Hockles is looking for the big counter here.
A lazy body kick from Hockles
and Hermansson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hermansson.
Hermansson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hockles keeping moving, preventing Hermansson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermansson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hockles is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hermansson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hockles trying to keep a closed guard but Hermansson is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Hermansson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hermansson throwing strikes from guard but Hockles blocks nicely.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hermansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hockles moves away.
Hockles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hockles tries to clinch there but Hermansson circles away.
Hockles tries to clinch up but Hermansson circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Hockles.
Hockles lands a front kick.
Myers Hockles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hockles jabs Hermansson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hockles fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hermansson.
Hockles throws a leg kick but Hermansson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hermansson checks a leg kick.
Hermansson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hockles wants to get back to his feet.
Hockles is trying to control but can't.
Hermansson lands with a punch from half guard.
Hermansson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermansson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hermansson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hermansson is looking to advance position but Hockles won't allow it.
Hermansson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hockles does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hermansson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hermansson is stalling here. Hockles is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hermansson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hockles has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hermansson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hockles.
Hermansson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hockles off and has taken his back!
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 Jan Olov Hermansson.
I think Hermansson 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jan Olov Hermansson!
After winning the bout, Jan Olov Hermansson 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tero Elo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shuya Nanahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nanahara has chosen Sail as his entrance music. Tero Elo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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31
210 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
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215 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tero Elo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shuya Nanahara!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nanahara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Nanahara. No joy for Elo on that attempt.
Elo shoots in but Nanahara avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nanahara unleashes a big counter combination but Elo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Elo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nanahara as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tero Elo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nanahara circles away.
Nanahara leaves Elo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nanahara has Elo up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nanahara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short left from Nanahara.
Elo has clasped his hands together around Nanahara's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Nanahara is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nanahara has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Elo but great work by Nanahara.
Elo is trying to improve his position.
Nanahara decides to stand up, so the ref orders Elo to his feet.
Elo looks to score with a jab to the body but Nanahara is just out of range.
Elo gets a takedown into half guard.
Nanahara is trying to stand back up but Elo is controlling him
Elo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nanahara can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elo trying to control but Nanahara is having none of it.
Elo working for a guillotine from mount but Nanahara is in no mood to give up.
Elo tries to control but Nanahara wriggling away.
Nanahara really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nanahara's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Elo trying to control but Nanahara is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Elo is working for a guillotine from mount but Nanahara frees his head quite easily.
Elo goes for an armbar but Nanahara turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Nanahara.
Elo trying to control the position here.
Nanahara decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Elo, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nanahara has taken the fight to the clinch.
Elo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Elo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nanahara taking a breather.
Elo misses with some punches.
Nanahara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Elo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nanahara misses with a body punch.
Nanahara working Elo over with knees to the body.
Nanahara lands with a left to the head.
Nanahara avoiding damage.
Elo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nanahara pulls his leg out and moves away.
Elo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nanahara's guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shuya Nanahara will probably get the nod.
That's time! Elo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nanahara stuffs the takedown.
Shuya Nanahara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Elo feints and as Nanahara raises his hands in defense, Elo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nanahara is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Elo is controlling him.
Elo wants to control from the top but Nanahara keeps moving.
Elo looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elo trying to control the position from guard on top but Nanahara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nanahara is trying to keep Elo in close.
Nanahara keeping moving, preventing Elo from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nanahara is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Elo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Nanahara is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Elo off and has taken his back!
Nanahara wants to control but Elo is keeping busy.
Elo tries to escape but Nanahara has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nanahara trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Elo turns into Nanahara and is now in his guard.
Elo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nanahara wants to stand but Elo is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elo trying to control the position from guard on top but Nanahara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nanahara is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nanahara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Elo defends it easily.
Nanahara wants to sweep here but Elo controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nanahara is keeping the position for now.
Elo trying to control but Nanahara is working from the bottom.
Elo is pushing down on Nanahara's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nanahara is fighting to maintain full guard but Elo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Elo is looking to take a break and control but Nanahara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Elo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nanahara defends it well.
Nanahara wants to improve his position but Elo is controlling well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
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.
Nanahara is defending against the submission attempts here by Elo.
Nanahara tries to roll over but Elo keeps him under control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nanahara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Elo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nanahara defends it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nanahara! But no joy.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tero Elo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
Elo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nanahara quickly recovers to half guard.
Nanahara trying to hold on to Elo's head to control him but Elo postures up.
Elo prevents Nanahara from standing back up.
Elo is keen to just control but Nanahara is a slippery customer.
Nanahara wants to get back to his feet.
Elo prevents Nanahara from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nanahara tries to kick Elo off but Elo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Elo is working for a kimura but Nanahara is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nanahara is defending against the submission attempts here by Elo.
Elo is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Elo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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.
Elo seems to be working for a kimura but Nanahara defends the submission attempt.
Nanahara has one foot on Elo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Elo shoots and misses
and Nanahara counters with a three punch combo that has Elo backing up. Elo nods at Nanahara to acknowledge the strikes.
Nanahara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Elo dodges the punch combination from Nanahara.
Nanahara moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elo working aggressively here.
Elo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Elo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Elo throws a head punch that misses.
Nanahara is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nanahara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nanahara connects with a nasty looking knee right to Elo's face.
Elo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nanahara.
Nanahara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Elo tries for a takedown but Nanahara manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tero Elo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elo misses with the head strike.
Elo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Elo is looking to break free of the clinch but Nanahara has double underhooks.
Nanahara scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nanahara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Elo backwards.
Elo tries a body shot but Nanahara blocks it.
Nanahara with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nanahara is working Elo over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nanahara connects with a nasty looking knee right to Elo's face.
Nanahara scores with a shoulder strike.
Nanahara scores with a knee to the head.
Nanahara slows down the pace here.
Nanahara scores with a shot to the side of Elo's head.
Nanahara leaning against his opponent.
Nanahara gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Elo.
Nanahara prevents Elo from breaking the clinch.
Shuya Nanahara seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nanahara taking a breather.
Elo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nanahara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nanahara gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Elo.
Elo is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shuya Nanahara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nanahara 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shuya Nanahara!
A very excited looking Shuya Nanahara rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Borin Chim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Vincent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borin Chim has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 lbs
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162 lbs
20 - 14 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
23 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Borin Chim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinnie Vincent!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chim misses with a body kick.
Chim throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vincent.
Chim is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vincent.
Vincent lands a head kick!
Nice body punch from Chim.
Chim lands with a nice body punch.
Chim misses with a hook. Vincent ducked under it nicely.
Vincent cracks Chim with a good jab.
Chim fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vincent.
Vincent throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chim tried to counter with a leg kick but Vincent avoided it.
Vincent tries to keep at a distance but Chim has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chim lands a hook that snaps the head of Vincent backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vincent pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vincent.
Vincent tries for a kimura but Chim is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Vincent cracks Chim with a big right hand but Chim just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Chim's coaches at Hell's Balls NY Hellcademy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Chim is holding Vincent down, trying to stall.
Vincent is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chim knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sloppy strikes there by Vincent.
Chim regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chim is looking to control Vincent's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chim avoid being mounted?
Vincent is looking for a kimura but Chim is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vincent to get the leverage.
Chim tries to get to full guard but Vincent has control of the leg.
Chim avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vincent.
Vincent is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chim trying to control from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vincent lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vincent wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chim keeps working.
Chim gets full guard.
Chim has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Vincent wants to control from the top but Chim keeps moving.
Vincent with a nice head shot there.
Chim keeping moving, preventing Vincent from controlling successfully.
Chim controlling Vincent's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vincent trying to control but Chim is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Chim tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vincent checks the leg kick nicely there.
Borin Chim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vincent bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chim on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Vincent misses its intended target.
Vincent takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Chim blocks a head kick by Vincent.
A solid body kick from Vincent.
Vincent takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vincent moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chim on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vincent. Vincent obviously looking to wear him down.
Vincent takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vincent tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vinnie Vincent will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Chim on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vincent. Vincent obviously looking to wear him down.
Vincent checks a low kick from Chim.
Chim misses the shot to the body.
Chim throws a body shot but no joy.
Chim on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vincent misses with a leg kick
and Chim counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Chim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vincent.
Chim throws a head kick that misses.
Borin Chim is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Chim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chim cracks Vincent with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vincent with a nice cross.
Chim goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chim avoids the head kick by Vincent.
Chim blocks a head kick by Vincent.
Chim throwing a counter right hand but Vincent manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vincent lands with a shot to the body.
Chim scores with a body shot.
Chim fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vincent takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chim swings for the body but Vincent moves out of range.
Chim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vincent manages to avoid it.
Chim looks to score with a jab to the body but Vincent is just out of range.
Vincent is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chim's half guard.
Vincent is pressing down on Chim's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chim is holding on for now.
Chim blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vincent.
Chim avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vincent.
Chim is looking to control Vincent's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chim avoid being mounted?
Chim is looking to improve his position.
Vinnie Vincent has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vincent not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chim is positioning himself well to prevent Vincent advancing to mount.
Vincent thows a huge punch but Chim dodges it nicely.
Chim makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chim.
Vincent won't allow Chim to sweep him here.
Chim keeping moving, preventing Vincent from controlling successfully.
Chim is trying to keep Vincent in close.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chim fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chim throws a body punch but Vincent moves out of range.
Chim tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vincent checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vincent connects with an inside leg kick.
Vincent swats away the attempt to clinch by Chim.
A leg kick checked by Vincent.
Vincent looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vincent throws a leg kick which misses Chim's front leg but catches the back leg as Chim tries to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vincent looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vincent lands with a kick to the temple. Chim shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vincent moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Chim.
Vincent blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vincent is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chim gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chim blocking some punches.
Vincent swings wildly with an uppercut but Chim uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Vincent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chim tries a body shot but Vincent blocks it.
Chim throws a punch but it's blocked by Vincent.
Vincent pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vincent tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab from Chim.
Vincent walks into a left hand.
Vincent 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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vincent. That's going to slow Chim down.
Vincent showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chim.
Chim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vincent scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chim walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vinnie Vincent will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Chim gets a clinch.
Chim stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chim lands with a left to the head.
Chim is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vincent is keeping busy.
Vincent throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Chim fails to land.
Vincent lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chim backwards.
Vincent lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chim lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vincent backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Chim fails to land.
Vincent blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vincent stalling in the clinch but Chim improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vincent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vincent.
Chim lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vincent backwards.
Vincent misses with a short punch on the inside.
Borin Chim has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chim.
Vincent tries to throw a body punch but Chim avoids it by throwing Vincent back against the cage.
Chim presses Vincent against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chim lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vincent softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chim lands a hook that snaps the head of Vincent backwards.
Chim lands an uppercut.
Vincent blocks a body shot from Chim.
Chim stalling in the clinch but Vincent improves position.
Chim struggles to land a body shot inside as Vincent controls his hands.
Chim lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vincent leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vincent trying to stall but Chim improves his position.
Vincent working aggressively here.
Vincent'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.
A short right from Chim on the inside.
Chim lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vincent throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Chim.
Vincent escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Borin Chim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chim misses with an uppercut
and Vincent counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vincent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vincent slows down the pace here.
Vincent lands a nice shot to the body.
Chim swings wildly with an uppercut but Vincent uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vincent misses with some punches.
Chim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chim working aggressively here.
Chim tries to work over Vincent's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Chim.
A frustrated look appears on Chim's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vincent tightens his grip and picks Chim up, before dumping him to the ground. Chim manages to land in guard.
Vincent working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vincent working some strikes from top position.
Chim has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Vincent is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Chim.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vincent looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vincent trying to control the position but Chim is working away.
Chim tries to bench press Vincent off him but Vincent keeps the position.
The ground and pound from Vincent seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Vincent working the head and body with strikes.
Vincent in side control, throwing shots but Chim defends.
Chim is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vincent tries for a kimura but Chim is defending well.
Chim is trying to control Vincent's posture but Vincent avoids it.
Vincent wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chim, who protects the arm well.
Chim is looking for a sweep.
Vincent is looking to take a break and control but Chim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vinnie Vincent.
I've got Vincent winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinnie Vincent!
Vinnie Vincent 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Rajesh Koothrappali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Borocop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koothrappali comes into the arena with Punjab blaring out of the sound system. Mark Borocop 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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148 lbs
22 - 14 - 0 |
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153 lbs
19 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rajesh Koothrappali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Borocop!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borocop is looking to slow Koothrappali down with leg kicks.
Borocop takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Koothrappali moves away from the strike by Borocop.
Koothrappali jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koothrappali goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Borocop has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Koothrappali throws a leg kick
and Borocop counters with a straight right hand.
Borocop swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Borocop moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Borocop lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Koothrappali scores with the left hand. Borocop knows he should have avoided that one.
Koothrappali moves away from the strike by Borocop.
A jab from Koothrappali finds it's way through Borocop's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koothrappali wants to slow Borocop down by chopping away at his legs.
Koothrappali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Borocop. That did some damage!
A jab from Koothrappali misses.
Koothrappali's jab looks to have found its range, popping Borocop under the eye.
Borocop loads up on a big right hand but Koothrappali slips the punch.
Koothrappali misses with an uppercut.
Koothrappali throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koothrappali looks to land a left hand but Borocop moved out of range nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Koothrappali 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 Borocop has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Borocop and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Borocop doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Borocop lands with a cross.
Borocop throws a series of punches but Koothrappali avoids them all with ease.
Nice straight punches there by Koothrappali. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Koothrappali.
Borocop missing with a left hand there. Koothrappali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koothrappali moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Borocop fails to land with a series of punches.
Koothrappali ducks under a wild hook from Borocop.
Koothrappali scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big right from Borocop misses.
Koothrappali clobbers Borocop with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Koothrappali slips a jab and a cross from Borocop.
Koothrappali seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koothrappali throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Borocop looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Koothrappali scores with a decent looking hook.
Borocop misses with a body shot
and Koothrappali counters with a good, hard body kick but Borocop shrugs it off.
Koothrappali lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali avoids the body shot from Borocop.
Koothrappali looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Koothrappali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rajesh Koothrappali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koothrappali lands with an overhand left.
Borocop lands a lovely overhand right.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Koothrappali - that will leave a mark!
Koothrappali takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Some bone on bone action there as Koothrappali checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Borocop takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Koothrappali walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Koothrappali thumps Borocop with a low kick.
Koothrappali lands a jab to the nose.
Koothrappali misses with an uppercut.
Koothrappali turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Koothrappali looks to score with a jab to the body but Borocop is just out of range.
Borocop works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Koothrappali keeps Borocop at a distance using the push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borocop takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Borocop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koothrappali.
Koothrappali misses with a straight right.
A big left from Borocop misses.
Koothrappali ducks under a wild hook from Borocop.
Koothrappali is looking to counter punch.
Borocop moves out of range of the body kick.
Koothrappali slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Koothrappali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Borocop.
Borocop fails to land with a series of punches.
Borocop ducks under a wild hook from Koothrappali.
Borocop looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Borocop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koothrappali.
Borocop swings widly with a right hand
and Koothrappali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Borocop throws a leg kick
and Koothrappali counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Borocop misses with a few strikes there.
Borocop takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Koothrappali lands.
Koothrappali avoids the head kick by Borocop.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borocop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borocop shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Koothrappali, as that shot connected.
Koothrappali scores with a decent looking hook.
Koothrappali connects with a solid leg kick.
Borocop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koothrappali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Borocop darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Borocop takes one to the chin there.
Koothrappali scores with a leg kick.
Borocop looks to score with a jab to the body but Koothrappali is just out of range.
Koothrappali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koothrappali dodges the punch combination from Borocop.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koothrappali looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Koothrappali misses with a low kick.
Borocop connects with a solid leg kick.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajesh Koothrappali dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Koothrappali lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Borocop avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Koothrappali misses with a body kick.
Koothrappali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Borocop throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Koothrappali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Borocop can do to turn this around?
Koothrappali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koothrappali connects with a right hand. Borocop shakes it off.
Koothrappali uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Borocop defending well as Koothrappali loads up on a big left hand.
Borocop has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Borocop takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Borocop.
Borocop throws a big shot that misses.
Borocop's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Koothrappali lands with a kick to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Koothrappali, as that shot connected.
Koothrappali lands the left hand.
Koothrappali scores with a crisp jab that stopped Borocop in his tracks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Borocop.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koothrappali connects with the punch.
That kick from Koothrappali tenderised Borocop's leg. Borocop is trying to keep his angry face on.
Koothrappali is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Borocop lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Borocop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koothrappali moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Koothrappali.
Borocop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koothrappali.
A big right from Koothrappali misses.
A lazy left from Koothrappali finds it's target.
Koothrappali throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rajesh Koothrappali is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Borocop. Those never looked like landing.
A good leg kick by Koothrappali.
Borocop throws out a loose jab but Koothrappali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borocop takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koothrappali scoring well with a low kick there.
Koothrappali thumps Borocop with a low kick.
Borocop gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Borocop might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Koothrappali has got the better of the exchanges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borocop takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Borocop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koothrappali.
Nice uppercut lands for Borocop. That snapped Koothrappali's head back.
Borocop is looking to land body kicks.
Borocop is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Borocop takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Koothrappali lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Borocop at a distance.
Borocop has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Koothrappali.
Borocop throws a nice looking combination but Koothrappali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koothrappali misses with an uppercut.
Borocop gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Borocop gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Borocop connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Koothrappali throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Borocop throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Koothrappali to counter with a crisp jab.
Koothrappali with a hook.
Borocop gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Koothrappali.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali looks to throw the jab but Borocop is out of range.
Koothrappali takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Borocop misses with a hook. Koothrappali ducked under it nicely.
Koothrappali throws a good cross that connects.
Borocop has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Borocop there as he acknowledges the shot.
Koothrappali ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Borocop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koothrappali.
A slow jab from Koothrappali misses its intended target.
Borocop throws a solid leg kick but Koothrappali takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Borocop.
Koothrappali throws a lazy right hand but Borocop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koothrappali lands with a hook. Borocop tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Borocop misses with an uppercut.
Borocop misses with a hook
letting Koothrappali counter with a right hand.
Borocop takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Borocop throws a combination. Koothrappali tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borocop throws a nice looking combination but Koothrappali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Koothrappali wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali looks to land a left hand but Borocop moved out of range nicely.
Borocop staying out of range there.
Borocop 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.
Borocop throws a body punch but Koothrappali moves out of range.
Borocop scores with a jab to the jaw.
Koothrappali misses with a straight left.
Borocop lands a nice looking body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Borocop 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 Koothrappali has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Koothrappali and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Koothrappali looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Koothrappali lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Koothrappali. That's going to slow Borocop down.
Borocop misses with a body shot
and Koothrappali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koothrappali misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Borocop looks to score with a jab to the body but Koothrappali is just out of range.
Borocop moves away from the strike by Koothrappali.
Borocop fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Borocop checks a leg kick.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajesh Koothrappali dominated that second round.
That's time! Koothrappali's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Borocop cracks Koothrappali with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Koothrappali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koothrappali lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Borocop takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Borocop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koothrappali scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Koothrappali fakes the leg kick and cracks Borocop in the body.
Borocop throws a hook to the side of Koothrappali's head but Koothrappali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koothrappali feints and then cracks Borocop's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Borocop down.
Koothrappali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Borocop.
Borocop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koothrappali.
Borocop throws a lazy right hand but Koothrappali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koothrappali lands a nice leg kick that just misses Borocop's sensitive parts.
Borocop misses with a straight left.
That kick from Koothrappali tenderised Borocop's leg. Borocop is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koothrappali paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koothrappali scoring well with a low kick there.
Koothrappali throws a low kick but it's checked well by Borocop.
Borocop misses with a right hand
and Koothrappali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Koothrappali misses the target.
Borocop with a hook.
Borocop misses with a hook. Koothrappali ducked under it nicely.
Koothrappali throws a nice inside leg kick.
Koothrappali lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Koothrappali throws a leg kick which misses Borocop's front leg but catches the back leg as Borocop tries to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Borocop.
Borocop comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Borocop throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koothrappali.
Koothrappali half committed to a counter leg kick.
A good leg kick by Koothrappali.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Borocop. That snapped Koothrappali's head back.
Koothrappali scores with a spinning back kick!
Koothrappali misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali defending well as Borocop loads up on a big left hand.
Borocop throws a hook to the side of Koothrappali's head but Koothrappali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koothrappali looks to land a right hand but Borocop moved out of range.
Koothrappali lands a body shot.
Koothrappali scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Koothrappali paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Borocop uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Koothrappali has time to react.
Borocop blocks a low kick nicely.
Koothrappali's corner calls for a 1-2. Koothrappali obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Borocop misses with a shot to the body
and Koothrappali counters with a right hand to the body.
Borocop on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Borocop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Borocop takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Koothrappali misses with a straight right.
Koothrappali feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Borocop's calf.
Borocop swings away with a body shot that misses
and Koothrappali counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali throws a looping overhand right but Borocop ducks down to avoid it.
Koothrappali misses with a straight left.
Good leg kick by Koothrappali there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
An inside leg kick lands from Koothrappali.
Borocop thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koothrappali throws an off balance right hand
and Borocop counters with a straight right hand.
Koothrappali slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Borocop blocks a jab.
Borocop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Borocop slips a jab from Koothrappali.
Koothrappali connects with a leg kick. Borocop looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Koothrappali connects with a good right hand that stumbles Borocop. Borocop circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Borocop throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Koothrappali wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Borocop throws a lazy uppercut
and Koothrappali counters with a low kick, right behind Borocop 's knee.
Koothrappali takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koothrappali throws a jab but it's blocked by Borocop.
Borocop loads up on a big right hand but Koothrappali slips the punch.
Rajesh Koothrappali is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Koothrappali misses with a body kick.
Koothrappali wants to land a leg kick but Borocop is out of range.
Koothrappali fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Borocop.
Mark Borocop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koothrappali keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Koothrappali's corner calls for a 1-2. Koothrappali obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Koothrappali uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Borocop has time to react.
Borocop throws a nice looking combination but Koothrappali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koothrappali stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Borocop.
Koothrappali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Borocop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koothrappali fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Borocop throws an overhand right that lands on Koothrappali's shoulder, as Koothrappali tries to avoid the shot.
Koothrappali takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice uppercut lands for Koothrappali. That snapped Borocop's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rajesh Koothrappali showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Koothrappali has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rajesh Koothrappali!
Rajesh Koothrappali really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fury Nutrition Inc. logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roman Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eliah Marshal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Iron Maiden - The Wicker Man. Marshal is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Remember the name. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eliah Marshal!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kersikov feinted with a counter takedown.
Marshal cracks Kersikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marshal misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marshal.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kersikov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Marshal - the referee stops the clock and Kersikov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Marshal. Kersikov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kersikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshal wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Kersikov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marshal's head.
Kersikov thows a huge punch but Marshal dodges it nicely.
Kersikov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marshal defending well though.
Marshal has hold of Kersikov's hands but Kersikov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov prevents Marshal from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kersikov lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marshal trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marshal felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Marshal is staying active underneath Kersikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kersikov thows a huge punch but Marshal dodges it nicely.
Kersikov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marshal keeps working.
Marshal trying to control here.
We've been hearing that Kersikov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marshal keeps working.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marshal tries a head kick but it misses.
Eliah Marshal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Eliah Marshal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marshal has closed the distance and engaged Kersikov in a clinch.
Marshal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov manages to break the clinch.
A good leg kick by Marshal.
Marshal connects with a right hand. Kersikov shakes it off.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Marshal throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marshal throws a body shot but no joy.
Marshal moves out of range of the leg kick from Kersikov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kersikov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marshal moves out of range of the body kick.
Marshal works the jab nicely.
Marshal checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Marshal is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Marshal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
Marshal ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Nice jab there from Marshal.
Kersikov wants to slow Marshal down by chopping away at his legs.
Marshal throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Marshal moved out of range nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kersikov 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 Marshal has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marshal and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Marshal pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marshal missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Marshal napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Marshal tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Marshal to see if he's OK.
Kersikov lands an elbow.
You can see the frustration on Marshal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kersikov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Marshal is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
Marshal takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Kersikov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Marshal moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov.
Kersikov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Marshal tries to clinch up.
Marshal misses with a low kick.
Kersikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marshal. Marshal obviously looking to wear him down.
Kersikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Marshal throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
A jab from Marshal finds it's way through Kersikov's defenses.
Marshal buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marshal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kersikov's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Kersikov misses
enabling Marshal to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Marshal. That one must have hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marshal checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Marshal looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Marshal throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kersikov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marshal throws a low kick but Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov throws a hook but Marshal blocks it.
Marshal tries to counter with a clinch but Kersikov shakes him off and moves away.
Marshal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marshal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kersikov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Marshal.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kersikov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Marshal - the referee stops the clock and Kersikov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Marshal. Kersikov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kersikov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marshal has time to react.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Kersikov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshal fakes the leg kick and cracks Kersikov in the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Marshal. That snapped Kersikov's head back.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov throws out a leg kick but Marshal moves out of range and Kersikov only half commits.
Kersikov tries to keep at a distance but Marshal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kersikov tries for a takedown but Marshal manages to get underhooks.
Marshal is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kersikov is defending well for now.
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Marshal.
Marshal creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kersikov tries to work over Marshal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marshal.
Marshal pushes Kersikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marshal lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kersikov.
Kersikov avoids the elbow strike from Marshal, against the cage.
Kersikov lands with a right to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kersikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kersikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kersikov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kersikov wants to get back to striking at distance but Marshal won't allow it.
Marshal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov presses Marshal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marshal misses with the head strike.
Marshal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
A short right from Marshal on the inside.
Marshal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marshal being controlled against the cage.
Marshal misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marshal looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Marshal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marshal utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marshal swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kersikov blocking some punches.
Kersikov stalling in the clinch but Marshal improves position.
Marshal tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov blocks the elbow strike.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliah Marshal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kersikov avoids the head kick by Marshal.
Marshal throws a chopping leg kick but Kersikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
Marshal tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kersikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marshal checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kersikov cracks Marshal with a good jab.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Marshal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Marshal checks it.
Marshal wants to counter the offense by Kersikov and move into the clinch position.
Kersikov throws out a leg kick but Marshal moves out of range and Kersikov only half commits.
Kersikov sets himself, and Marshal steps forward looking for the clinch! Kersikov avoids it this time.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Marshal sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marshal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov scores with a jab. Marshal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marshal moves out of range of the leg kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws out a leg kick but Marshal moves out of range and Kersikov only half commits.
Kersikov scores with a leg kick.
Kersikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Marshal.
Kersikov tries to counter with a takedown but Marshal is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov works Marshal's body with a nice hook.
Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Marshal saw it coming and moves away.
Marshal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Marshal lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Marshal throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick.
Marshal tries to counter with a clinch but Kersikov shakes him off and moves away.
Jab by Kersikov.
Kersikov avoids a kick to the body.
Marshal just misses with a punch to the body.
Marshal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marshal looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kersikov tries to counter with a takedown but Marshal is quick to defend against it.
Eliah Marshal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marshal.
Marshal looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kersikov connects with a body shot.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marshal throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Marshal misses
and Kersikov counters with a shoot takedown. Marshal fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kersikov controlling from the top position.
Marshal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Marshal is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Marshal looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshal seems keen to control Kersikov's posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Marshal is continuing to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Marshal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marshal's head backwards.
Kersikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marshal's head.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marshal.
Marshal moves out of range of the body kick.
Marshal takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kersikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Marshal throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Marshal throws a leg kick which misses Kersikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kersikov tries to avoid it.
Marshal takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov scores with a hook to the body. Marshal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Marshal misses with the combination.
Kersikov looks for the body kick but Marshal saw that one coming.
Marshal throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marshal lands a jab.
Marshal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marshal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Marshal is just out of range.
Marshal finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marshal. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marshal connects with a solid leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Kersikov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kersikov 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Kersikov!
Roman Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Azusa Moribe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moribe's entrance music is Krayzie Bone - Drama. A fine choice. Lemieux has chosen Sliwa as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Azusa Moribe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ron Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemieux avoids the body shot from Moribe.
Lemieux misses with a left hand
and Moribe counters with a low kick, right behind Lemieux 's knee.
Moribe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lemieux dips to his left and cracks Moribe with an uppercut!
Lemieux throws a shot from downtown. Moribe moves away and avoids it.
Moribe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lemieux manages to avoid it.
Lemieux is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Moribe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lemieux lands with a shot to the body.
Moribe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Moribe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lemieux jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Moribe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Moribe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lemieux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moribe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lemieux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moribe.
Azusa Moribe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Lemieux.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Moribe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Moribe throws a low kick but Lemieux avoids it.
We've been told by Moribe's head coaches at Green Line that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moribe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lemieux takes a swing at Moribe's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Lemieux misses.
Lemieux moves out of range of the leg kick from Moribe.
A jab from Moribe does it's job there.
Lemieux throws a looping overhand right but Moribe ducks down to avoid it.
Lemieux checks a leg kick nicely.
Moribe misses with a body kick.
Lemieux is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Moribe misses with a low kick.
Lemieux tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Donk. Lemieux catches Moribe right on the button with a cross.
Azusa Moribe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lemieux 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.
Lemieux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moribe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moribe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lemieux.
Moribe connects with the punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Moribe.
Moribe throws a low kick but Lemieux avoids it.
Lemieux feints the counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moribe. Lemieux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moribe looks to land a left hand but Lemieux moved out of range nicely.
Lemieux feints the counter takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemieux misses with a lunging right hand
and Moribe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Moribe cracks the inside of Lemieux's front leg.
Moribe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lemieux.
Lemieux tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moribe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lemieux somewhat.
Lemieux misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moribe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moribe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Lemieux there.
Moribe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lemieux counters with a nice double leg into side control. Moribe won't be happy with that.
Lemieux tries to move to mount but Moribe blocks the move with his legs.
Lemieux is looking to take a break and control but Moribe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moribe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lemieux wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Moribe on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lemieux lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Moribe down.
Moribe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lemieux wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lemieux is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lemieux scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Moribe to see if he's OK.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lemieux working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moribe is looking for a sweep.
Lemieux is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moribe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lemieux tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lemieux has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lemieux wants to take a breather but Moribe manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Lemieux.
Lemieux landing some decent shots from guard.
Moribe wants to sweep but no luck.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ron Lemieux will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Moribe is looking to clinch but Lemieux is avoiding it.
Lemieux drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moribe defends it well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lemieux throws a looping overhand right but Moribe ducks down to avoid it.
Lemieux takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Moribe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lemieux might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Moribe throws a body kick that misses.
Lemieux lands a head shot.
Moribe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Lemieux tries to get set, Moribe tries to push him back and clinch up but Lemieux manages to avoid the attempt.
Lemieux slips a straight right by Moribe.
Lemieux shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lemieux was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ron Lemieux has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moribe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lemieux's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lemieux thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemieux seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moribe is looking to improve his position.
Moribe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Moribe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Moribe trying to control here.
Lemieux is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moribe defends it well.
Lemieux is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lemieux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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.
Lemieux thows a huge punch but Moribe dodges it nicely.
Moribe tries to roll over but Lemieux keeps him under control.
Lemieux is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moribe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lemieux.
Lemieux wants to pass to mount but Moribe is defending the position.
Lemieux seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moribe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moribe actively working from the bottom here.
Moribe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lemieux.
Lemieux lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Moribe is concentrating on defense, preventing Lemieux from advancing position.
Lemieux is working for a kimura but Moribe is defending it quite comfortably.
Lemieux working Moribe over with strikes.
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.
Lemieux thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moribe is trying to maintain the position but Lemieux is very close to passing his half guard.
Moribe is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lemieux wants to land a leg kick but Moribe is out of range.
Moribe thumps Lemieux with a low kick.
Moribe looks to land a combination but Lemieux avoids it well.
Lemieux with the counter takedown but Moribe avoids it easily.
Lemieux looks to score with a jab to the body but Moribe is just out of range.
Lemieux throws a looping overhand right but Moribe ducks down to avoid it.
Moribe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lemieux.
Moribe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemieux darts in looking for a takedown but Moribe gets double underhooks and turns Lemieux into the cage.
The crowd cheers as Lemieux lands an impressive looking overhand right. Moribe doesn't seem phased though.
Moribe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lemieux drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moribe defends it well.
Moribe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Lemieux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lemieux just misses with a punch to the body.
Lemieux misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Moribe misses.
And Lemieux tries to counter it with a takedown but Moribe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lemieux shoots in but Moribe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moribe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Moribe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Moribe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Moribe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lemieux is looking to slow Moribe down with leg kicks.
Azusa Moribe is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Lemieux.
Moribe misses with a head kick.
Lemieux tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Moribe. Lemieux shrugs it off though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moribe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lemieux shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Moribe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lemieux is looking to work some ground and pound but Moribe has wrist control.
Lemieux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lemieux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Moribe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lemieux controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lemieux is looking to work some ground and pound but Moribe has wrist control.
Lemieux drops back, looking for a kneebar! Moribe looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Moribe looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Moribe!
Lemieux defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lemieux sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Moribe wants to free his trapped foot but Lemieux is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Moribe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lemieux is looking for a sweep. Moribe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lemieux works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lemieux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moribe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moribe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moribe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lemieux working for a triangle but Moribe defends it easily.
Moribe stopping the sweep attempt from Lemieux.
Moribe wants to pass the guard but Lemieux is keeping the position.
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.
Lemieux is pulling down on Moribe's head to control his posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Moribe throws a push kick but Lemieux slaps the foot to one side.
Lemieux scores with the left hand. Moribe knows he should have avoided that one.
Lemieux keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lemieux bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moribe's head backwards.
Moribe cracks Lemieux with an open hand slap.
Moribe takes a swing at Lemieux's ribcage but misses.
Lemieux's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lemieux throws a push kick but Moribe slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lemieux takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Moribe. Lemieux shrugs it off though.
Lemieux closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Moribe's guard.
Moribe is trying to control the position but Lemieux postures up.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Lemieux really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lemieux throws a body punch but Moribe moves out of range.
Moribe scores with a leg kick.
Moribe slips under a jab from Lemieux.
Moribe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lemieux has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Moribe finds it's way round the side to connect with Lemieux's head.
Lemieux fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Moribe throws a jab when Lemieux was well out of range.
Lemieux with the counter takedown but Moribe avoids it easily.
Lemieux moves out of range as Moribe strikes.
Lemieux misses with a hook.
Moribe is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moribe throws a hook to the side of Lemieux's head but Lemieux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moribe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lemieux.
Moribe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lemieux checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moribe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lemieux throws a low kick but Moribe moves out of range easily.
Moribe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lemieux works Moribe's body with a nice hook.
Moribe cracks Lemieux with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lemieux fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Moribe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Moribe misses with a leg kick.
Moribe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lemieux.
Lemieux throws a jab but it's blocked by Moribe.
Moribe tries to counter by clinching up but Lemieux breaks away and moves out of range.
Moribe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux throws a low kick but Moribe avoids it.
Moribe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moribe slips a jab from Lemieux.
Lemieux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moribe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Moribe misses with a wild body shot.
Moribe fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moribe misses the shot to the body.
Moribe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moribe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Lemieux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moribe tried to counter with a leg kick but Lemieux avoided it.
Lemieux looks to score with a jab to the body but Moribe is just out of range.
Lemieux misses the body punch
and Moribe counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moribe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moribe tries to counter by clinching up but Lemieux breaks away and moves out of range.
Lemieux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moribe throws out the jab.
Lemieux ducks under a wild hook from Moribe.
Lemieux with the counter takedown but Moribe avoids it easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lemieux - that will leave a mark!
Lemieux lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Moribe takes a swing at Lemieux's ribcage but misses.
Moribe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Moribe is looking to score with low kicks.
Lemieux throws a lazy uppercut
and Moribe counters with a straight right hand.
Lemieux throws a body shot but no joy.
Lemieux works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Moribe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lemieux lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moribe takes a swing at Lemieux's ribcage but misses.
Lemieux chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Moribe can pounce on him.
Lemieux tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lemieux swings for the body but Moribe moves out of range.
Lemieux throws a shot from downtown. Moribe moves away and avoids it.
Lemieux thows a leg kick but Moribe checks it
and Moribe counters by clinching up.
Moribe tries a body shot but Lemieux blocks it.
Lemieux lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Moribe.
Lemieux is trying to maintain a safe position but Moribe gets an underhook and turns Lemieux into the cage.
Moribe misses with some punches.
Lemieux misses with a body punch.
Lemieux looking to slow down the pace here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lemieux tries to work over Moribe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Azusa Moribe will probably get the nod.
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!
Moribe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lemieux.
Moribe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lemieux throws a lazy right hand but Moribe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lemieux stuns Moribe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Moribe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Moribe is looking to score with low kicks.
Moribe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lemieux throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Moribe tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lemieux is in Moribe's guard.
Lemieux postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Moribe is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lemieux, into his guard.
Moribe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moribe wants to control from the top but Lemieux keeps moving.
Lemieux keeping full guard, as Moribe tries to pass.
Lemieux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moribe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moribe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lemieux looking for a triangle here. Moribe is fighting it but it looks tight! Lemieux pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Moribe is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ron Lemieux!
Ron Lemieux is the new featherweight champion!
Ron Lemieux made sure to mention his sponsor, VIRAL COMBAT in his post fight interview.
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