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Ascension 316 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Larry Balls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller has chosen Logic feat. Castro - Ballin as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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156 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
26 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Larry Balls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Miller!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balls checks a leg kick.
Balls throwing a counter right hand but Miller manages to avoid it.
Balls has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A low kick from Balls misses
and Miller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Balls steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Balls shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miller throws a half hearted mid kick.
Balls misses the jab.
Balls shoots in and bounces Miller off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Balls throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Balls from controlling successfully.
Miller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balls preventing the sweep.
Balls pushes down on Miller's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Miller is not content to let Balls control the position.
Miller trying to control here.
Balls throws a strike but Miller avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Balls throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Miller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Miller keeping full guard, as Balls tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miller stuns Balls with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Miller blocks the leg kick.
Balls missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Balls checks a leg kick.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Balls will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Miller has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Balls is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Balls checks a leg kick.
Miller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Balls can pounce on him.
Miller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Balls cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Balls looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Miller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balls throws a quick inside leg kick.
Balls tries to score with a low kick but Miller moves his leg out of the way.
Balls cracks the inside of Miller's front leg.
Miller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Balls has time to react.
Miller slips a jab from Balls.
Balls throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balls manages to avoid it.
Miller throws a leg kick which misses Balls's front leg but catches the back leg as Balls tries to avoid it.
Balls misses with a looping left.
A countering left hand to the body from Miller misses.
Good exchange - Miller coming out on top.
Balls on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Miller. Miller obviously looking to wear him down.
That kick from Balls tenderised Miller's leg. Miller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Miller cracks Balls with an open hand slap.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Balls walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Miller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Balls backing away here, and Miller unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Balls slips a straight right by Miller.
Balls swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balls throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miller tries a quick counter leg kick but Balls is wise to it.
Miller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Miller swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Balls throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it.
Balls throws a leg kick
and Miller counters with a three punch combo that has Balls backing up. Balls nods at Miller to acknowledge the strikes.
Balls looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
Miller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Balls's head backwards.
Balls misses the shot to the body.
Miller misses with a leg kick.
Balls has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Balls there as he acknowledges the shot.
Balls throws a good cross that connects.
Balls misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
Miller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Balls scores with a jab to the head.
Balls uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Balls drops down looking for a counter takedown but Miller sprawls and moves away.
Miller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Miller lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Miller 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.
Balls bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Balls misses with an attempted mid kick.
Johnny Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Balls pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Balls swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Balls.
Balls throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Miller.
Balls lands a head shot.
Balls checks a low kick from Miller.
Miller swings for the body but Balls moves out of range.
Balls jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balls takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Miller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Miller throws a leg kick but Balls sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Balls throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Miller misses with a low kick as Balls jumps back.
Miller lands with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Miller misses the target.
Balls moves away from the strike by Miller.
Balls moves out of range of the strikes.
Balls misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Miller misses
and Balls counters with a good low kick that Miller was not able to check.
Miller misses the body punch
and Balls makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Miller moves forwards but Balls connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Balls throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miller moves out of range as Balls throws a body kick.
Miller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A good leg kick by Miller.
Miller misses with a leg kick
and Balls counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miller throws a hook but Balls blocks it.
A jab from Balls misses.
Balls ducks right into an uppercut from Miller.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Balls.
Miller flicks out a counter leg kick but Balls steps away.
Balls misses with a body kick.
Miller was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balls finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Larry Balls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Balls lands with a thumping leg kick.
Balls loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Miller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Miller throws a shot to the body.
Balls throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Balls slips under a jab.
Miller staying out of range there.
Balls uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miller.
Miller lands a glancing blow to the side of Balls's head.
A jab from Miller finds it's way through Balls's defenses.
Balls scores with a spinning back kick!
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balls was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Balls throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller connects with a right hand. Balls shakes it off.
Miller wants to slow Balls down by chopping away at his legs.
Balls moves out of range as Miller strikes.
Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Balls appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johnny Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller misses with a straight right.
Miller will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Balls dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miller. That did some damage!
Miller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Miller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Balls takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Balls throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Balls on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Miller. Miller obviously looking to wear him down.
Balls throws a hook but Miller avoids it easily.
Nice body kick there by Miller.
Miller cracks Balls with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Balls takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A left lands for Miller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Miller checks a low kick from Balls.
Jab from Miller.
Balls throws a leg kick that is checked
and Miller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Balls checks the leg kick.
Balls closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Balls tries to pass to full mount but Miller defends it.
Balls looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Miller moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Balls wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Balls displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
Balls fires out a quick counter leg kick but Miller just manages to avoid it.
Balls goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Miller feints a counter leg kick.
Balls misses with an uppercut. Miller saw that one coming.
Miller attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Miller throws a jab but it's blocked by Balls.
Miller throws a jab but it's blocked by Balls.
A low kick from Miller misses
and Balls counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miller misses with a left hand
and Balls counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Miller!
Balls trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom.
Balls tries to advance to mount but Miller denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller tries to buck Balls off but Balls is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balls throws a strike aimed at the side of Miller's head but Miller avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balls is trying to get an arm triangle but Miller is defending well.
Balls wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miller keeps working.
Balls throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Balls throwing strikes but Miller manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Miller sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Balls is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Balls takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Larry Balls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balls is working to avoid the ground and pound but Miller connects with a decent elbow.
Miller lands some shots froms side control.
Balls is trying to improve his position.
Balls 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.
Miller misses with the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Balls's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Balls is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller working the ground and pound but Balls is defending the strikes.
Balls is trying to control Miller's posture but Miller avoids it.
Miller misses with the ground and pound.
Miller throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Balls works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Larry Balls overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Balls makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Balls.
Miller postures up in Balls's guard and throws a big left but Balls blocks it.
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.
Miller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Balls works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Miller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Balls moves forwards but Miller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Miller thuds a left hand into Balls's body.
Balls catches Miller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Balls looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Miller has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Balls finds it's way round the side to connect with Miller's head.
Balls misses with a two punch combination.
Balls misses with a looping left.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balls lands with a good body shot.
Miller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Miller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Balls throws a leg kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larry Balls showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Miller 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Miller!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Miller thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yonsil Clanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clanger comes to the cage accompanied by Youth Blood. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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141 lbs
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147 lbs
28 - 11 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
38 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Yonsil Clanger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Austin Williams!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clanger connects with a looping right hand.
Williams shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Williams thows a huge punch but Clanger dodges it nicely.
We've been hearing good reports from Clanger'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.
Clanger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Williams seems to be looking for submissions.
Clanger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Williams.
Clanger actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clanger is refusing to be controlled, as Williams sits in half guard.
Clanger manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams scoring with punches to the head and body.
Williams postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Clanger has momentary wrist control but Williams slips an elbow through the middle.
Williams postures up in Clanger's guard and throws a big left but Clanger blocks it.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Clanger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Clanger is retaining full guard.
Clanger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williams defends it easily.
Williams sitting in guard here, content to control.
Williams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Clanger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Williams has managed to get both his arms back between Clanger's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a couple of elbows.
Williams stands up over Clanger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Williams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Clanger's head.
Clanger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clanger has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.
Williams trying to control but Clanger is working from the bottom.
Williams throws an elbow that misses. Clanger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Williams's guard. Nice move by Clanger!
Williams pulls Clanger in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Clanger is proving a slippery customer.
Clanger is sitting in close to Williams's body. Williams has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Clanger is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Clanger is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Williams.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Austin Williams!
Our winner, Austin Williams, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimmer Octopulus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lester Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Octopulus kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Finnish National Anthem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jimmer Octopulus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lester Green!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Green connects with a jab.
Octopulus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Octopulus throws a head kick but Green moves out of range.
Octopulus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Green dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Octopulus. That did some damage!
Octopulus looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Green let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Green throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Octopulus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Octopulus tries to land a leg kick but Green saw it coming and moves away.
Octopulus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Green finds it's way round the side to connect with Octopulus's head.
Green throws the kick towards the body but Octopulus avoids it.
Green tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Octopulus is able to avoid easily.
Octopulus swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Octopulus thumps Green with a low kick.
Green throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Octopulus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Green.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Octopulus misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Octopulus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Octopulus.
Green lands a nice looking body kick.
Octopulus misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Octopulus. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jimmer Octopulus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Octopulus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Octopulus's head coaches at aLion's MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Green scoring well with a low kick there.
Green throws the kick towards the body but Octopulus avoids it.
Green walks into a straight right hand from Octopulus.
Green tries to clinch but Octopulus moves out of range.
Green scores with a nice head shot.
Green lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Octopulus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Green.
Green tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Green uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Octopulus.
Green looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Octopulus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Octopulus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Green.
Green wants to clinch up but Octopulus keeps it at a distance.
Green wants to clinch.
Octopulus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Green has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Green on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Octopulus looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
A big left from Octopulus misses.
Green 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.
Green tries a head kick but it misses.
Green gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Green misses with a hook from the clinch.
Octopulus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Octopulus prevents a body shot from Green.
Green breaks from the clinch.
Octopulus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Octopulus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Green is looking to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Octopulus.
Octopulus cracks Green with a right hand to the side of the head.
Octopulus misses with a hook.
Green drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Octopulus defends it well.
Green keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Octopulus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Green tries to counter it with a takedown but Octopulus pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jimmer Octopulus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Octopulus looks to land a right hand but Green moved out of range.
Octopulus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Octopulus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Octopulus 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 Green has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Green and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Octopulus scores with a head kick.
Green avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Green tries to counter with a clinch but Octopulus shakes him off and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Green looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Green's coach down at Lebowski MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Green's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Octopulus misses with a body shot.
Green scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Green blocks the low kick.
Octopulus wants to slow Green down by chopping away at his legs.
Green throws a body kick that misses.
Green misses with a low kick.
It looked like Octopulus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Green.
A low kick from Octopulus is predictable there
and Green counters with a takedown into side control.
Green trying to control the action but Octopulus is working from the bottom.
Green throws a strike aimed at the side of Octopulus's head but Octopulus avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Octopulus gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Green works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lester Green 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.
Green 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.
Octopulus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Green tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Octopulus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Octopulus lands a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Octopulus.
Octopulus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Octopulus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Green misses with a body kick.
Octopulus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Green checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Green replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Octopulus blocks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Octopulus connects with a leg kick. Green looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Octopulus connects with a leg kick. Green looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Octopulus throws a looping overhand right but Green ducks down to avoid it.
Green moves out of range as Octopulus throws a body kick.
Green wants to counter with a clinch but Octopulus pushes him away.
Green takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Green looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A cross from Octopulus lands.
Green's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Octopulus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Octopulus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Green throws out the jab.
Green connects with a solid leg kick.
Green throws the left hand but Octopulus avoids the punch easily.
Green throws a head kick but Octopulus moves out of range.
Octopulus jabs Green to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Octopulus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Green is out of range.
Octopulus misses with a looping left.
Octopulus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Green shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Octopulus but Octopulus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Octopulus plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green thows a left - swing and a miss!
Octopulus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Green just manages to avoid it.
Octopulus avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Green on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Octopulus. Octopulus obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green throws a body kick that misses.
Green is looking to slow Octopulus down with leg kicks.
A slow jab from Octopulus misses its intended target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Green.
Green takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Green blocks a head kick by Octopulus.
Green is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Green throws the kick towards the body but Octopulus avoids it.
Octopulus takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses.
Green wants to counter with a clinch but Octopulus pushes him away.
Octopulus misses with a low kick.
Green blocks a low kick nicely.
Green wants to counter the offense by Octopulus and move into the clinch position.
Octopulus checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Octopulus.
Green tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Octopulus, right into the meat.
Jimmer Octopulus is winning the standup battle so far.
Green takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green throws a quick inside leg kick.
Green connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Octopulus throws out a loose jab but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Octopulus. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Green.
Nice uppercut lands for Octopulus. That snapped Green's head back.
Octopulus walks into a straight right hand from Green.
Green avoids the body shot from Octopulus.
A chopping leg kick lands by Green.
Green throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Octopulus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Octopulus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Octopulus tried to counter with a leg kick but Green avoided it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Green checks a leg kick.
Green is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Green pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Octopulus misses with a low kick.
Octopulus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Green is able to avoid easily.
Octopulus lands a leg kick that knocks Green off balance momentarily.
Octopulus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Octopulus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Octopulus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Octopulus.
Octopulus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Green throws a sloppy head kick and Octopulus moves out of range easily.
Octopulus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Green. Green obviously looking to wear him down.
Green slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmer Octopulus dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Octopulus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Green counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Octopulus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Octopulus keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Green controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Green preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Octopulus looking for a guillotine here but Green defends easily.
Octopulus controls Green momentarily but Green frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Octopulus's head.
Octopulus keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass.
Green landing with the ground and pound.
Green is stalling in the full guard.
Green pushing down on Octopulus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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.
Octopulus is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green prevents Octopulus from improving his position.
Octopulus wants to get back to his feet.
Octopulus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Green is working away from the top position though.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Green tried to score with a low kick but Octopulus checks it.
Octopulus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Green with a poor takedown
letting Octopulus counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Octopulus loads up on a big right hand but Green slips the punch.
Green doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Green throws a big shot that misses.
Good work by Green as he checks the leg kick.
Green scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Green tries to close the distance and clinch up but Octopulus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Octopulus. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
Octopulus lands with a nice body punch.
Green misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Green.
Octopulus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Octopulus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Green. That did some damage!
Octopulus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Octopulus misses with a leg kick.
Green tries to land a front kick but Octopulus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Octopulus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Green.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Octopulus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good leg kick by Octopulus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Octopulus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Green tries to clinch but Octopulus is having none of it.
Green thows a left - swing and a miss!
Octopulus tries to land a leg kick but Green saw it coming and moves away.
Octopulus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Green's sensitive parts.
Good leg kick by Octopulus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Octopulus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Green is looking to clinch.
Octopulus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Octopulus is looking to score with low kicks.
Green drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lester Green.
I think Green 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lester Green!
Lester Green seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kid Rock - Cocky. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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30
282 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathan Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mickey Sparks!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a hook. Sparks ducked under it nicely.
Sparks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sparks lands a jab.
It looks like Nathan Jones has been cut.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Sparks's shoulder, as Sparks tries to avoid the shot.
Jones avoids the body shot from Sparks.
Sparks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sparks slips a straight right by Jones.
Sparks blocks a jab.
Sparks has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jones is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sparks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sparks slips under a jab.
Sparks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Sparks moved out of range nicely.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Sparks saw that one coming.
Sparks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sparks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sparks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sparks moves out of range of the strikes.
A solid body kick from Sparks.
Sparks connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sparks tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sparks.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sparks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sparks throws out the jab.
Jones jabs Sparks right on the nose. Sparks blinks but takes it well.
Sparks lands a big head kick that sends Jones tumbling to the mat! Sparks takes a step backwards and waves Jones back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sparks follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Sparks.
Sparks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sparks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nathan Jones's cut is getting worse.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones throws a right hand that Sparks ducks under and follows up with a left that Sparks also avoids with ease.
Jones is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sparks scores with a nice body kick.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Sparks connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Sparks saw that one coming.
Sparks blocks a jab.
Sparks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sparks blocks a jab.
Sparks throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Jones takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Sparks misses.
Jones's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Sparks drops Jones with a huge uppercut! Jones drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Sparks is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Sparks!
A victorious Mickey Sparks thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Esteban Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doom Unit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott comes to the cage accompanied by Scotty Doesn't Know. Unit is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Doom Unit - Killing Time. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Esteban Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doom Unit!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unit throws a big shot that misses.
Scott has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack in the buildup to the fight.
Scott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Unit.
Unit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Unit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Unit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Scott throws a head kick but Unit moves out of range.
Unit fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scott, pushing him back against the cage.
Scott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scott looks to land a right hand but Unit moved out of range.
A slow jab from Unit misses its intended target.
Scott went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Unit has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Unit cracks Scott with a right hand to the side of the head.
Unit takes a kick to the side of the head.
Unit throws a body punch but Scott moves out of range.
And Scott counters with a quick kick to the body but Unit blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Unit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Scott staying out of range there.
Scott shoots in looking for a takedown. Unit tries to sprawl out of it but Scott keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Unit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Doom Unit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Unit, right into the meat.
Jab, jab by Unit - just one landing.
Scott throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Scott misses with a hook.
Scott throws a low kick but Unit avoids it.
Unit scores with a nice strike.
Unit scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice straight punches there by Unit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Unit.
Unit takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Scott connects with a right hand. Unit shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Scott slips nicely into half guard.
Unit is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Scott jumps into side control!
Scott is trying to get an arm triangle but Unit is defending well.
Scott postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Unit is trying to work for a sweep but Scott has mounted him!
Scott looking to control but Unit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Scott raining down hammerfists from mount.
Scott 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.
Scott lands a nice shot to the head.
Unit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Unit regains half guard.
Scott is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Scott is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Unit has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Scott lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Unit keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Scott with a flurry of punches that miss.
Scott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unit managing to control the position.
Unit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scott is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban Scott 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.
Scott lands with a thumping leg kick.
Scott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Unit can do to turn this around?
Unit swings for the body but Scott moves out of range.
Scott lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Unit just misses with a punch to the body.
Doom Unit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scott walks into a stiff left hand from Unit.
Unit loads up on a big right hand but Scott slips the punch.
Scott keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Scott looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Unit is fending him off so far but Scott persists. Nope, Unit circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab lands there for Unit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott misses with a double jab.
Scott swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scott takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Unit throws a one two combo.
Unit walks forward, straight into a front kick from Scott.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unit throws a head kick that half lands.
Scott feints and then cracks Unit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Unit down.
Unit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Scott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Unit moves away.
Scott lands a nice looking body kick.
Unit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scott manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scott half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Scott throws a head kick but Unit moves out of range.
Donk. Unit catches Scott right on the button with a cross.
Doom Unit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Unit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Unit looks to move away, Scott throws a big counter combo bu Unit just gets out of the way.
Unit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Scott checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Unit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Scott. Scott circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A good leg kick by Unit.
Unit throws a right and a left that Scott avoids nicely.
Scott half committed to a counter leg kick.
Scott cracks the inside of Unit's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Unit darts in trying to clinch
and Scott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Unit ducks under a wild hook from Scott.
Unit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Unit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Scott bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Unit lunges at Scott with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Scott's hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Unit.
Good work by Unit as he checks the leg kick.
Unit tries to clinch but Scott moves out of range.
Unit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Unit scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott throws a half hearted mid kick.
Unit scores with a jab.
Scott looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Scott misses with a body shot
and Unit counters with a right hand to the body.
Scott moves away from the strike by Unit.
Unit gets tackled into the cage by Scott. Scott maintains the clinch.
Good body shot from Unit.
Unit lands a hook that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Scott is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Scott is looking to take this one to the mat.
Scott blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Scott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scott tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Scott shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Unit defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esteban Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Unit.
Unit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Scott throws a right hand that Unit ducks under and follows up with a left that Unit also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Unit misses with a head kick.
Unit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Scott. That did some damage!
Unit scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Scott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scott connects with an inside leg kick.
Unit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Scott takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doom Unit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Scott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Scott takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Unit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scott throws a head kick but Unit moves out of range.
Unit throws a leg kick which misses Scott's front leg but catches the back leg as Scott tries to avoid it.
Unit lands with an uppercut that bounces Scott off the cage and back into range.
Scott tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Unit swivels and escapes.
Unit looks to land a left hand but Scott moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Unit.
Unit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Unit swings for the body but Scott moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott misses with a double jab.
Scott chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Unit can pounce on him.
Unit is looking to score with low kicks.
Unit with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unit misses with a body shot
and Scott counters with a stiff right hand.
Some wild striking there from Scott.
Scott looks for the body kick but Unit saw that one coming.
Unit is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Unit avoids the body shot from Scott.
Unit throws a right hand that misses
and Scott counters with a left to the body.
Unit lands with a straight right. Scott didn't see that one coming.
Unit throws a lazy body kick
enabling Scott to counter with a crisp jab.
Unit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Unit misses with a lunging right hand
and Scott counters with a right hand to the body.
Scott checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A head kick from Unit lands but Scott takes it in his stride.
Scott throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Unit fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Unit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Scott throws an overhand right that lands on Unit's shoulder, as Unit tries to avoid the shot.
Unit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scott shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Unit as he jumps to the side.
Unit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Despite the aggression on Unit's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Unit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Scott lands with a nice body punch.
Scott throws a leg kick but Unit moved away.
Scott takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Unit checks a low kick from Scott.
Scott keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unit swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Unit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Unit closes the distance and clinches.
Scott stalls.
Unit lands with a left to the head.
Scott lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Scott misses with the head strike.
Scott is trying to force a seperation but Unit has the dominant position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Scott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Unit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scott is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Unit is keeping busy.
Scott looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scott.
Scott lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Scott misses with an elbow over the top.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Scott as Unit tries to tie him up.
A bit of stalling here from Scott.
Scott is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esteban Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scott taking a breather.
Unit controlling the action here for a moment.
Scott lands with a left to the head.
Scott can't break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Doom Unit.
I think Unit 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doom Unit!
Doom Unit thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donny Donowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Chabala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donowitz comes to the cage accompanied by Mama Said Knock You Out. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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168 lbs
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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
44 - 13 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donny Donowitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 2, fighting out of New York, Matt Chabala!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chabala.
As Chabala backs away, Donowitz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Donowitz slips under a jab from Chabala.
Donowitz avoids the head kick by Chabala.
Donowitz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Donowitz throws a wild body kick that Chabala sees coming a mile off.
Chabala pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Donowitz back to the cage. Chabala follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Donowitz throws a poor cross that misses
and Donowitz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donowitz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Chabala throws a leg kick which misses Donowitz's front leg but catches the back leg as Donowitz tries to avoid it.
Chabala throws a head kick but Donowitz moves out of range.
A jab from Chabala misses.
It looked like Donowitz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chabala throws a leg kick but Donowitz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chabala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donowitz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Chabala.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chabala connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Donowitz's hands.
Matt Chabala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chabala 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.
Jab by Chabala.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chabala lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chabala throws a head kick but Donowitz moves out of range.
Donowitz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Donowitz seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A slow jab from Chabala misses its intended target.
Chabala throws a leg kick but Donowitz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Chabala.
Chabala looks to land a left hand but Donowitz moved out of range nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chabala, right into the meat.
Chabala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.
Chabala swings for the body but Donowitz moves out of range.
Donowitz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Donowitz is controlling Chabala's posture.
Donowitz wants to stand and escape but Chabala is having none of it.
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.
Donowitz has his feet on Chabala's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Donowitz as Chabala shoots in.
Donowitz misses with a straight left.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chabala.
Donowitz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chabala was well out of range. Poor timing from Donowitz.
A telegraphed right hand from Donowitz misses the target.
Chabala attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chabala is looking to score with low kicks.
Donowitz throws a body shot but no joy.
Donowitz moves out of range of the leg kick from Chabala.
Donowitz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chabala.
Chabala misses with a head kick.
Donowitz quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Chabala misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chabala throws a low kick but it's checked well by Donowitz.
Chabala throws a body kick that misses.
Chabala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donowitz moves away.
Chabala throws a poor cross that misses
and Donowitz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chabala throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A low kick from Chabala is predictable there
and Donowitz counters with a straight right hand.
Donowitz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chabala. That did some damage!
Donowitz checks a low kick from Chabala.
Chabala tries a head kick but it misses.
Donowitz misses the shot to the body.
Chabala stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Donowitz.
Chabala throws a leg kick that is checked
and Donowitz counters with a straight right hand.
Chabala throws a leg kick that is checked
and Donowitz counters with a left to the body.
Donowitz tries to land a front kick but Chabala steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chabala misses with a kick to the body.
Chabala throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
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!
Donowitz throws a shot to the body.
Donowitz loads up on a big right hand but Chabala slips the punch.
A low kick from Chabala is predictable there
and Donowitz counters with a straight right hand.
Chabala misses with a two punch combination.
Chabala connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A cross from Chabala lands.
Chabala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chabala looks to land a left hand but Donowitz moved out of range nicely.
Donowitz throws an overhand right that lands on Chabala's shoulder, as Chabala tries to avoid the shot.
Donowitz throws a wild body kick that Chabala sees coming a mile off.
Chabala throws a leg kick that is checked
and Donowitz makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Chabala really felt that one!
Chabala throws a hook but Donowitz blocks it.
Chabala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Donowitz misses the target.
Donny Donowitz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chabala feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Donowitz's calf.
Chabala scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Chabala dominated that round.
That's time! Donowitz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Donowitz ducks right into an uppercut from Chabala.
Donowitz checks a leg kick nicely.
Donowitz half committed to a counter leg kick.
Chabala misses the shot to the body.
Chabala throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chabala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chabala.
Donowitz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chabala.
Donowitz misses with a hook. Chabala ducked under it nicely.
Chabala motions for Donowitz to come forward. Chabala throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donowitz thumps Chabala with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabala throws a hook but Donowitz blocks it.
Chabala changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Donowitz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Donowitz lands a jab.
Donowitz moves out of range as Chabala throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chabala looks to land a right hand but Donowitz moved out of range.
Chabala jabs at Donowitz's body.
Chabala misses with a low kick.
Chabala scores with a body shot.
Chabala tries to work over Donowitz's front leg with a kick but Donowitz checks it.
Donowitz is looking to counter punch.
Chabala chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Donowitz can pounce on him.
Chabala lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chabala throws a head kick that misses.
We've been informed that Chabala has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Chabala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Chabala misses.
Chabala misses with an uppercut. Donowitz saw that one coming.
Chabala throws the left hand but Donowitz avoids the punch easily.
Chabala throws a leg kick but Donowitz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Donowitz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chabala.
Chabala throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chabala throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Donowitz is looking to counter punch.
An inside leg kick from Chabala misses.
Donowitz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the body from Chabala misses
and Donowitz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chabala throws a right hand that misses
and Donowitz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A low kick from Chabala is predictable there
letting Donowitz counter with a right hand.
Chabala takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matt Chabala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donowitz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Donowitz throws out a leg kick but Chabala moves out of range and Donowitz only half commits.
And Chabala tries to counter it with a takedown but Donowitz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Donowitz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chabala.
Donowitz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chabala throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Donowitz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chabala throws a leg kick
and Chabala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Donowitz. That's going to slow Chabala down.
Chabala on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz throws a front kick aimed at Chabala's knee but Chabala avoids it well.
Donowitz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chabala looks to land a right hand but Donowitz moved out of range.
A jab from Donowitz misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Donowitz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chabala stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut. Chabala saw that one coming.
Chabala throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Donowitz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chabala darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chabala slips a straight right by Donowitz.
Donowitz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chabala looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chabala attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chabala loads up on a big right hand but Donowitz slips the punch.
Chabala avoids the body shot from Donowitz.
Chabala's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Donowitz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chabala scrambles back to his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Donowitz checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz scores with a jab to the body.
Donowitz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donowitz moves out of range as Chabala strikes.
Chabala lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chabala misses with a low kick.
Chabala is looking to slow Donowitz down with leg kicks.
Donowitz throws a low kick but Chabala moves out of range easily.
Donowitz cracks Chabala with a right hand to the side of the head.
Donowitz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Donowitz slips under a jab from Chabala.
Chabala pivots, looking for a leg kick but Donowitz is out of range and Chabala settles back down.
Donowitz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Donowitz takes a swing at Chabala's ribcage but misses.
Chabala throws a leg kick that is checked
and Donowitz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donowitz lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Donowitz dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Donowitz thows a body kick. Chabala tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Donowitz lands with a cross.
Chabala throws a leg kick
and Donowitz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut there from Donowitz.
A leg kick checked by Chabala.
Chabala blocks a leg kick.
Chabala walks into a jab.
Chabala lands with a good body shot.
Donowitz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chabala manages to avoid it.
Donowitz throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabala takes a swing at Donowitz's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Donowitz misses its target.
Chabala misses with an uppercut
and Donowitz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chabala feints and then cracks Donowitz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Donowitz down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donowitz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Donowitz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chabala's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chabala moves away from the strike by Donowitz.
Donowitz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chabala's sensitive parts.
Chabala throws out a leg kick but Donowitz moves out of range and Chabala only half commits.
Chabala fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chabala looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chabala tried to score with a low kick but Donowitz checks it.
Donowitz misses with a body shot.
Donowitz throws a shot from downtown. Chabala moves away and avoids it.
Donowitz throws a hook but Chabala blocks it.
Chabala takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chabala loads up on a big right hand but Donowitz slips the punch.
Donowitz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Donowitz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donowitz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chabala thows a leg kick but Donowitz checks it
and Donowitz counters with a thumping low kick.
Donowitz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chabala's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chabala throws a jab but it's blocked by Donowitz.
Chabala throws a solid leg kick but Donowitz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chabala.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donowitz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chabala manages to avoid it.
Donowitz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A good leg kick by Chabala.
Chabala slips a jab from Donowitz.
Donowitz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chabala is out of range and Donowitz settles back down.
Chabala tries a low kick but Donowitz avoids it.
Chabala swings widly with a right hand
and Donowitz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chabala lands a lovely overhand right.
Chabala lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chabala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donowitz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Donowitz moves out of range of the body kick from Chabala.
Donowitz half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chabala takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chabala throws a leg kick that misses.
Donowitz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chabala takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chabala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donowitz moves away.
Donowitz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Donowitz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Chabala takes a step back to recover.
Donowitz throws a body punch but Chabala moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Chabala.
Donowitz is looking to counter punch.
Chabala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donowitz throws a leg kick but Chabala sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Donowitz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chabala is able to avoid easily.
And Chabala tries to counter it with a takedown but Donowitz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chabala is looking to chop away at Donowitz's legs.
Donowitz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Donowitz loads up on a big right hand but Chabala slips the punch.
Chabala feints the counter takedown.
Chabala takes a swing at Donowitz's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chabala takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chabala tries a low kick but Donowitz avoids it.
Chabala takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donowitz throws a front kick that sends Chabala stumbling back into the cage.
Donowitz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chabala.
Donowitz leaves Chabala with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chabala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Donowitz misses with a body shot.
Donowitz lands a really nice looking cross but Chabala seems unphased.
Donowitz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chabala.
Chabala with a lazy takedown attempt
and Donowitz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Donowitz.
Chabala with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chabala throws a lazy uppercut
and Donowitz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Donny Donowitz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Donowitz 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donny Donowitz!
Donny Donowitz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Constrictor Boa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Never More (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). More has chosen Never More 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
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Constrictor Boa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Never More!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
More throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
More cracks Boa with an open hand slap.
More throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boa throws a sloppy head kick
and More counters with a straight right hand.
More has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Boa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
More is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boa.
More ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
More changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
More lands with a shot to the body.
More throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Never More seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boa motions for More to come forward. Boa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
More ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boa moves away.
More digs a good hook to Boa's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
More dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boa. That did some damage!
Boa 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.
More takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
More thows a left - swing and a miss!
No joy there for More, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
More fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boa manages to avoid it.
Boa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Boa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
More looks to land a combination but Boa avoids it well.
Boa lands a front kick.
Boa is looking to score with low kicks.
More scoring well with a low kick there.
More fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boa.
Boa takes one to the chin there.
More rushes Boa and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boa breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from More.
More lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
More misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Boa.
More throws a lazy uppercut
and Boa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Boa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
More blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boa.
Boa throws a strike but More avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
More looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boa throwing strikes from guard but More blocks nicely.
Boa throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but More manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Boa has More in his guard.
Boa looking for a guillotine here but More defends easily.
Boa keeping full guard, as More tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boa looking to hit a scissor sweep but More is one step ahead there.
Boa keeping moving, preventing More from controlling successfully.
More stopping the sweep attempt from Boa.
Boa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
More is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Never More dominated that round.
That's time! Boa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
More throws a good cross that connects.
More digs a good body shot into Boa's ribs.
Boa is looking to land body kicks.
Boa misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - More looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by More. More obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
More is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fighters circling - More throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
More scores with a jab. Boa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Boa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
More is looking to land body kicks.
Boa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from More.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boa.
More misses with a straight right.
More fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
More throws a nice outside leg kick.
More rushes Boa and presses him up against the cage.
More tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boa's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
More is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
More lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boa or not.
More with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
More with a knee to the head.
It looks like Constrictor Boa has been cut.
More lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boa backwards.
Boa pushes More back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
More throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boa blocks it with crossed arms.
Boa trying to land knees to the body.
More using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
More misses with a hook from the clinch.
More misses with a knee to the head.
More fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
More with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
More tries to throw a body punch but Boa avoids it by throwing More back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boa avoiding damage as More throws knees to the body.
Boa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but More is keeping busy.
Boa avoiding damage as More throws knees to the body.
Boa blocks an elbow strike.
More using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boa blocking some punches.
More is defending well against a takedown attempt.
More lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boa breaks the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for More.
A slapping body kick lands there for More.
Boa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
More misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boa feinted with a counter takedown.
Boa walks into a stiff left hand from More.
More has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
More misses with a hook.
Boa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
More slaps away a takedown attempt from Boa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
More throws a fast counter high kick but Boa manages to duck under it in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Constrictor Boa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
More lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boa misses with a takedown attempt
and More counters with a straight right hand.
More lands a glancing blow to the side of Boa's head.
Boa misses with a wild body shot.
More lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Never More showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Constrictor Boa's cut.
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!
Boa dives in and grabs More's left leg, looking for a takedown. More pushes down on Boa's head and hops out.
More misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
More stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
More checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
More looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
More attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
More sizes up Boa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boa tries for a takedown but More circles away easily
and More makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
More moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boa keeps the fight on the outside.
Boa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Never More has been cut.
More throws a nice outside leg kick.
More moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
More throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
More lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boa's sensitive parts.
Boa slips a jab and a cross from More.
More slips under a jab.
Never More is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from More does no damage.
Boa connects with a jab.
More fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boa staying out of range there.
More throws a right hand that misses
and Boa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
More lands a leg kick that knocks Boa off balance momentarily.
Constrictor Boa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
More lands the left hand.
More punishes Boa's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
More throws a shot to the body.
Boa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from More.
Boa tries to counter with a takedown but More is quick to defend against it.
More misses the body punch
and Boa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Boa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boa postures up and lands a big shot to More's brow.
Boa is looking to work some ground and pound but More has wrist control.
Boa is looking to work some ground and pound but More has wrist control.
Constrictor Boa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
More is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
More wants to sweep here but Boa controlling him for the moment.
Boa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as More works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boa landing some decent shots from guard.
Boa lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boa wants to pass the guard but More is keeping the position.
Boa is working hard here to advance position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between More's hands.
More chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boa shoots in for a double leg but More sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Constrictor Boa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
More keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
More connects with an inside leg kick.
Boa throws a body punch but More moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Never More comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got More 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Never More!
Never More seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrzej Gajewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Azure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gajewski's entrance music is T. Orlando - Happy End. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Azure's choice of entrance music: War, War Never Changes. Andrzej Gajewski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrzej Gajewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mr Azure!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gajewski throws a leg kick but Azure sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Azure tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gajewski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheers as Gajewski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Azure doesn't seem phased though.
Azure misses with a wild body shot.
Gajewski connects with a solid leg kick.
Azure shoots for a takedown but Gajewski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Azure doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Azure bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gajewski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gajewski wants to clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Azure has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gajewski swings for the body but Azure moves out of range.
Gajewski feints and then cracks Azure's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Azure down.
Gajewski slips under a jab from Azure.
Azure swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gajewski scores with a push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gajewski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Azure sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gajewski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gajewski slips a jab from Azure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azure misses with a low kick as Gajewski jumps back.
Gajewski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Azure manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gajewski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Azure sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gajewski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gajewski. Azure does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Azure. That's going to slow Gajewski down.
Azure throws a body shot but no joy.
Azure feints and then cracks Gajewski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gajewski down.
Gajewski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gajewski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gajewski misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Gajewski.
A bone on bone clash there as Azure blocks the leg kick.
Gajewski connects with an inside leg kick.
Azure throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice straight punches there by Azure. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Azure.
Gajewski moves away from the strike by Azure.
Gajewski moves out of range as Azure strikes.
That's two 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!
Nice defenses there by Azure.
Gajewski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gajewski lands a leg kick that knocks Azure off balance momentarily.
Azure lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gajewski moves away from the strike by Azure.
Good leg kick by Gajewski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Azure looks to score with a jab to the body but Gajewski is just out of range.
Azure is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gajewski.
Gajewski doesn't manage to clinch there - Azure circles away.
Gajewski with a hook.
Gajewski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Azure swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gajewski has managed to clinch.
Azure prevents a body shot from Gajewski.
Gajewski misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Azure.
Gajewski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gajewski lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azure tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gajewski misses with a body punch.
Azure misses with a punch on the inside.
Gajewski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Azure blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Azure breaks the clinch.
Gajewski throws a head kick that half lands.
Azure lands a front kick.
Gajewski misses with a looping right.
Azure swats away the attempt to clinch by Gajewski.
Azure looks to score with a jab to the body but Gajewski is just out of range.
Gajewski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Azure on the side of the head.
Gajewski blocks the body kick.
As Azure tries to get set, Gajewski tries to push him back and clinch up but Azure manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice body punch from Gajewski.
Azure throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gajewski tries to counter by clinching up but Azure breaks away and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azure misses with a shot to the body
and Gajewski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Azure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Gajewski.
Azure waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gajewski.
Azure tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gajewski swivels and escapes.
Andrzej Gajewski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Azure.
Gajewski lands a nice shot that snaps Azure's head back.
Gajewski lands a slapping body shot.
That kick from Gajewski tenderised Azure's leg. Azure is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gajewski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Azure throws out the jab.
Gajewski scores with a body shot.
Azure delivers a nice body kick.
Gajewski walks into a jab.
Gajewski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gajewski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Azure.
Azure checks the leg kick.
Azure with the counter takedown but Gajewski avoids it easily.
Azure tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gajewski was well out of range. Poor timing from Azure.
Gajewski fires out a quick counter leg kick but Azure just manages to avoid it.
Azure tries to land a body kick
and Gajewski counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Azure misses
enabling Gajewski to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrzej Gajewski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Azure throws a head kick that half lands.
Azure throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gajewski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gajewski ducks under a wild hook from Azure.
Gajewski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gajewski takes a swing at Azure's ribcage but misses.
Azure with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gajewski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gajewski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab, jab by Gajewski - just one landing.
Gajewski 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gajewski walks forward, straight into a front kick from Azure.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gajewski, right into the meat.
Azure tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Azure slips a straight right by Gajewski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gajewski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Azure takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gajewski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azure moves away.
Azure takes a swing at Gajewski's ribcage but misses.
Azure's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fighters circling - Azure throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Azure looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Azure gets a double leg takedown into Gajewski's guard.
Azure lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Azure has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Azure throws a strike but Gajewski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gajewski throws a strike but Azure rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Azure trying to control the position from guard on top but Gajewski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azure is looking to work some ground and pound but Gajewski has wrist control.
Azure trying to control but Gajewski is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski seems keen to control Azure's posture.
Gajewski 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.
Gajewski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Azure trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azure throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gajewski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gajewski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Azure.
Gajewski is trying to keep Azure in close.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Azure trying to control the position from guard on top but Gajewski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gajewski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Azure feints the counter takedown.
Gajewski misses with a hook. Azure ducked under it nicely.
Azure takes one on the button.
Gajewski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Azure at a distance.
Azure pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Azure throws a shot from downtown. Gajewski moves away and avoids it.
Azure lands with an uppercut that bounces Gajewski off the cage and back into range.
Gajewski tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azure closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gajewski regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Azure seems content to control.
Gajewski tries to get to full guard but Azure has control of the leg.
Gajewski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Azure's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Azure's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gajewski looking for the choke but no joy.
Gajewski has the hooks in. Azure is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mr Azure will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gajewski takes a swing at Azure's ribcage but misses.
Azure misses with a body kick.
Azure uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gajewski.
Gajewski jabs Azure to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Azure looks to land a right hand but Gajewski moved out of range.
Gajewski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Azure scores with a punch to the head.
Gajewski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Azure changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Azure throws a hook to the side of Gajewski's head but Gajewski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andrzej Gajewski is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Gajewski. That snapped Azure's head back.
Gajewski defending well as Azure loads up on a big left hand.
Azure uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gajewski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gajewski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Azure throws out the jab.
A jab from Gajewski misses.
Azure chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gajewski misses with a low kick.
Gajewski stuns Azure with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gajewski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Azure drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gajewski defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gajewski throws a head kick that misses.
Gajewski moves into the clinch.
Azure takes a shot to the head.
Azure blocks an uppercut.
Gajewski wants to stall.
Azure's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Gajewski misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Gajewski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Azure throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Gajewski misses the target.
Gajewski scores with a spinning back kick!
Gajewski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Azure on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gajewski. Gajewski obviously looking to wear him down.
Azure bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gajewski's head.
A shot to the liver by Gajewski. Beautiful body shot.
Azure finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azure ducks right into an uppercut from Gajewski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azure shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Azure showed some decent athleticism there.
Azure throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gajewski trying to hold on to Azure's head to control him but Azure postures up.
Azure seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gajewski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gajewski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Azure trying to control but Gajewski is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski is trying to control the position but Azure postures up.
Gajewski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Azure manages to get himself to full guard.
Mr Azure has got the better of the ground game so far.
Azure has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gajewski 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 Azure.
Gajewski staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gajewski misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azure keeps working.
Azure gets back to half guard.
Azure wants to improve his position but Gajewski is controlling well.
Gajewski trying to control from Azure's half guard. Azure has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrzej Gajewski clearly takes that round.
That's time! Gajewski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gajewski throws a leg kick but Azure sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gajewski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gajewski, right into the meat.
Azure scores with a jab. Gajewski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Azure cracks Gajewski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gajewski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Azure in his tracks.
Gajewski throws a body shot but no joy.
Azure misses with a low kick.
Azure misses with a straight left.
Azure bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gajewski connects with a body shot.
Gajewski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Azure. That's going to slow Gajewski down.
A big left from Azure misses.
Gajewski wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Azure throws a leg kick
and Gajewski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gajewski throws a hook to the side of Azure's head but Azure sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gajewski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Azure. Azure circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azure tries a head kick but it misses.
Azure drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Azure thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Azure looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gajewski is avoiding damage well.
Azure wants to control but Gajewski is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azure working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Azure looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gajewski is avoiding damage well.
Gajewski is not content to let Azure control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski is trying to control Azure's posture but Azure avoids it.
Azure creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gajewski sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gajewski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gajewski is looking to get back to full guard here but Azure has managed to pass to side control instead.
Gajewski gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azure throwing strikes here but Gajewski is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Azure lands a nice shot to the head.
Gajewski is bucking up trying to escape but Azure cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Azure throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Azure throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gajewski because Azure loaded up on that one.
Gajewski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Azure dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jab by Gajewski.
Azure jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Azure cracks Gajewski with a good jab.
Gajewski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Azure paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Azure tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gajewski is looking to clinch but Azure is avoiding it.
Azure stuffs the takedown.
Gajewski lands with a hook. Azure tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circling - Azure throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gajewski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gajewski thumps Azure with a low kick.
Azure tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gajewski throws a body shot but no joy.
Gajewski lands a jab to the head.
Azure lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gajewski backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azure throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Azure fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gajewski manages to avoid it.
Gajewski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gajewski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Azure's sensitive parts.
Gajewski throws a big shot that misses.
Gajewski misses with a low kick.
Gajewski misses with an uppercut. Azure saw that one coming.
Azure tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Azure misses the target.
Gajewski misses with a hook.
Gajewski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gajewski moves out of range of the body kick from Azure.
Azure moves out of range of the strikes.
Gajewski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Azure on the side of the head.
Gajewski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Azure can pounce on him.
Gajewski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gajewski misses with a lunging right hand
and Azure counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gajewski won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azure in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azure is chipping away with strikes.
Gajewski prevents Azure from moving into mount.
Gajewski tries to buck Azure off but Azure is having none of it.
Gajewski trying his best to control but Azure has mounted him.
Azure goes for an armbar but Gajewski turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gajewski.
Gajewski looking to sit in guard and control but Azure gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azure content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gajewski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Azure trying to control but Gajewski is working from the bottom.
Azure throws an elbow that misses. Gajewski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Azure's guard. Nice move by Gajewski!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gajewski trying to control but Azure is working from the bottom.
Azure looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gajewski passes into side control.
Azure is trying to control Gajewski's posture but Gajewski avoids it.
Azure is trying to work for a sweep but Gajewski has mounted him!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mr Azure.
I think Azure has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:48
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:48
Judge William Gold scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Azure!
Mr Azure bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shinichi Onizuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cooper Abreu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Onizuka comes into the arena with Nate Dogg - First We Pray blaring out of the sound system. Abreu has chosen Die for Metal 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Shinichi Onizuka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cooper Abreu!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Onizuka throws a body punch but Abreu moves out of range.
Onizuka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Onizuka throws a jab but it's blocked by Abreu.
Abreu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Onizuka defends it well.
Abreu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Onizuka.
Abreu with the counter takedown but Onizuka avoids it easily.
Onizuka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abreu.
Abreu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Onizuka defends it well.
Abreu avoids the body shot from Onizuka.
Abreu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Abreu has his takedown stuffed
and Onizuka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Onizuka. Abreu does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Abreu tries to counter it with a takedown but Onizuka pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onizuka connects with a single shot there.
Onizuka scores with a takedown into Abreu's guard.
Onizuka drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Abreu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Onizuka has Abreu in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abreu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abreu trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Onizuka manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Onizuka stays in close to Abreu's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Abreu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Onizuka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Onizuka is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Onizuka 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.
Onizuka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka won't allow Abreu to sweep him here.
Abreu keeping moving, preventing Onizuka from controlling successfully.
Onizuka tries to free his leg and advance position but Abreu is retaining full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Abreu looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters circling - Onizuka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Onizuka scores with a body shot.
Abreu throws a series of punches but Onizuka moves out of range.
Onizuka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Abreu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Onizuka misses.
Onizuka throws a hook but Abreu blocks it.
Abreu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Onizuka lands with a hook. Abreu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abreu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Onizuka.
And Abreu tries to counter it with a takedown but Onizuka pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Onizuka lands a head shot.
Abreu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinichi Onizuka dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Onizuka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Onizuka throws a looping overhand right but Abreu ducks down to avoid it.
Abreu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Onizuka swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Abreu throws a leg kick
and Onizuka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Onizuka lands a right hook to the body.
Onizuka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Abreu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Onizuka looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Abreu sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Onizuka is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Abreu wants to control for a moment but Onizuka uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Onizuka is trying to get back to full guard.
Shinichi Onizuka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abreu content to control rather than advance.
Onizuka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Abreu is trying to control the action in half guard but Onizuka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Abreu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Abreu working Onizuka over with strikes.
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.
Onizuka wants to improve his position but Abreu is controlling well.
Onizuka trying to hold on to Abreu's head to control him but Abreu postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abreu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Onizuka.
Onizuka misses with a hook. Abreu ducked under it nicely.
Abreu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cooper Abreu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Onizuka moves out of range as Abreu strikes.
Onizuka just misses with a punch to the body.
Onizuka misses with a wild body shot.
Onizuka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abreu feints the counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka misses with a body shot.
Onizuka scores with a jab.
Shinichi Onizuka is winning the standup battle so far.
Onizuka throws a body shot but no joy.
Onizuka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Onizuka scores with a nice head shot.
Onizuka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Onizuka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Onizuka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abreu.
Onizuka lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abreu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Onizuka lands a really nice looking cross but Abreu seems unphased.
Nice shot lands for Onizuka.
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!
Onizuka jabs at Abreu's body.
Onizuka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abreu was well out of range. Poor timing from Onizuka.
Onizuka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Onizuka looks to land a right hand but Abreu moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Onizuka. That snapped Abreu's head back.
Onizuka thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Onizuka misses the target.
Onizuka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abreu manages to avoid it.
Abreu feints the counter takedown.
Onizuka lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinichi Onizuka dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Onizuka misses with a wild body shot.
Abreu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Onizuka scores with a takedown into Abreu's guard.
Onizuka looking to pass the guard.
Abreu trying to keep a closed guard but Onizuka is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onizuka trying to control but Abreu is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onizuka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abreu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abreu is trying to keep Onizuka in close.
Onizuka looking to sit in guard and control but Abreu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
My spies in Cozad MMA LA Elite inform me that Abreu has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Onizuka looking for a sweep. Not yet Onizuka, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Onizuka keeping full guard, as Abreu tries to pass.
Abreu trying to control the position from guard on top but Onizuka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abreu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Abreu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Onizuka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abreu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Onizuka lands with a hook. Abreu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Abreu. Abreu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Onizuka lands with a straight right. Abreu didn't see that one coming.
Abreu dives in for a single leg takedown but Onizuka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Decent striking displayed by Onizuka there.
Abreu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Onizuka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abreu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Onizuka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shinichi Onizuka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abreu dives in for a single leg takedown but Onizuka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Onizuka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Onizuka cracks a nice hook into Abreu's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Onizuka. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abreu shoots in for a takedown but Onizuka shows good takedown defense.
Shinichi Onizuka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cooper Abreu.
Onizuka lands a jab to Abreu's midsection.
Onizuka lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick by Abreu misses
and Onizuka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Abreu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Abreu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Abreu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Onizuka finds it's way round the side to connect with Abreu's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Abreu or perhaps it was just good defense by Onizuka, which made it look bad.
Abreu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Onizuka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinichi Onizuka clearly takes 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.
Abreu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Onizuka misses the shot to the body.
Onizuka's corner calls for a 1-2. Onizuka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Onizuka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Abreu in his tracks.
Onizuka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Abreu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Onizuka shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Onizuka was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Onizuka wants to stand but Abreu has his arm trapped.
Onizuka trying to control the action but Abreu is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onizuka tries to advance to mount but can't.
Onizuka trying to control the action but Abreu is working from the bottom.
Onizuka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abreu can do to turn this around?
Onizuka tries to advance to mount but Abreu denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Abreu wants to control but Onizuka postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Abreu is not content to let Onizuka control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Onizuka digs a good body shot into Abreu's ribs.
Onizuka lands a right hook to the body.
Onizuka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Abreu lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Abreu.
It looks like Shinichi Onizuka has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka connects with a body shot.
Onizuka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Onizuka connects with a right hand. Abreu shakes it off.
Abreu shoots in and drives through. Onizuka sprawls well.
Onizuka digs a good hook to Abreu's body.
Onizuka cracks Abreu with an open hand slap.
Abreu goes for a double leg but Onizuka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Onizuka continues to drive forward.
Onizuka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Onizuka is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Onizuka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Abreu. Abreu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Onizuka works the jab nicely.
Onizuka digs a good body shot into Abreu's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka works Abreu's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Onizuka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Abreu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Abreu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Onizuka but Onizuka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shinichi Onizuka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cooper Abreu.
Abreu is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Onizuka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Onizuka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abreu moves away.
A head kick by Abreu misses
and Onizuka counters with a stiff right hand.
Onizuka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abreu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinichi Onizuka had his way with Cooper Abreu in that round.
The cut man is working on Shinichi Onizuka's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Abreu misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Onizuka to counter with a crisp jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Abreu or perhaps it was just good defense by Onizuka, which made it look bad.
Abreu dives in and grabs Onizuka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Onizuka pushes down on Abreu's head and hops out.
Shinichi Onizuka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cooper Abreu.
Abreu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good shot there by Onizuka.
Abreu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Onizuka's corner calls for a 1-2. Onizuka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Onizuka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abreu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Onizuka is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Onizuka.
Jab from Onizuka.
Onizuka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abreu with the counter takedown but Onizuka avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onizuka throws a shot from downtown. Abreu moves away and avoids it.
Abreu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice body punch from Onizuka.
Abreu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Onizuka.
Abreu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Onizuka counters with a right hand to the body.
Abreu is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A left lands for Onizuka.
Onizuka scores with a punch to the head.
Onizuka lands a glancing blow to the side of Abreu's head.
Abreu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Onizuka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Onizuka.
Abreu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Abreu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Onizuka.
Onizuka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice straight punches there by Onizuka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Onizuka.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Onizuka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Abreu shoots in but Onizuka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cooper Abreu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Onizuka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abreu moves away.
Abreu tries to move into range but Onizuka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abreu moves away.
Abreu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Onizuka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Abreu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Onizuka swivels and escapes.
A counter left hand to the body from Onizuka misses its target.
Onizuka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Onizuka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Abreu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Onizuka defends it well.
Onizuka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Onizuka lands with a right hand.
Abreu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Onizuka works the jab nicely.
Onizuka lands with a hook. Abreu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Onizuka finds it's target.
Abreu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Onizuka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Abreu or perhaps it was just good defense by Onizuka, which made it look bad.
Onizuka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shinichi Onizuka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Onizuka scores with a body shot.
A combination from Abreu does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Onizuka. Abreu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Onizuka takes a swing at Abreu's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shinichi Onizuka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Onizuka has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:42
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:42
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:42
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinichi Onizuka!
Shinichi Onizuka retains his welterweight title!
Shinichi Onizuka spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Cooper Abreu spoke after the fight, saying 'I tried something different this time, but the fact is if I can't be the best I think it's time for me to retire. Thank you all for the fun times.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonidas Katsaros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Almu Tantor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Katsaros comes to the cage accompanied by 卍 卍 卍. Tantor has chosen tantor as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leonidas Katsaros!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Almu Tantor!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tantor walks into a stiff left hand from Katsaros.
Katsaros avoids a kick to the body.
Katsaros dodges the punch combination from Tantor.
Tantor throws a wild body kick that Katsaros sees coming a mile off.
Katsaros throws a right and a left that both miss.
Katsaros has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tantor.
Katsaros has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Tantor scores with a nice body kick.
Tantor throws a body shot but no joy.
Katsaros steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Tantor misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katsaros throws a body punch but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor tries to score with a low kick but Katsaros moves his leg out of the way.
Tantor with a hook.
Tantor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Katsaros checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tantor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tantor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tantor catches Katsaros with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Katsaros lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tantor circles away quickly and effectively.
Katsaros scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tantor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tantor misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Katsaros.
Katsaros throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tantor is looking to chop away at Katsaros's legs.
Katsaros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Katsaros finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tantor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tantor looks for the body kick but Katsaros saw that one coming.
Katsaros avoids the body shot from Tantor.
Tantor throws a jab when Katsaros was well out of range.
Tantor cracks the inside of Katsaros's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Katsaros blocks a low kick nicely.
Katsaros drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tantor sprawls and moves away.
Tantor throws a head kick but Katsaros moves out of range.
Tantor tries to bum rush Katsaros with a series of wild strikes but Katsaros uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Katsaros appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tantor swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Katsaros tries to land a front kick but Tantor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tantor cracks Katsaros with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tantor. Katsaros does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tantor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Katsaros manages to avoid it.
Tantor misses with a straight left.
Katsaros moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Tantor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Katsaros slips a straight right by Tantor.
Katsaros misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tantor is looking to land body kicks.
Tantor connects with a solid leg kick.
Tantor throws a jab but it's blocked by Katsaros.
Katsaros avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Katsaros swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Katsaros.
An inside leg kick from Tantor misses.
Tantor tried to score with a low kick but Katsaros checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Katsaros misses the target.
Good exchange - Tantor coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by Katsaros.
Katsaros appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tantor lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tantor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Katsaros under the eye.
Katsaros takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Katsaros is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Katsaros with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tantor to score with a decent uppercut.
Almu Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor throws a body punch but Katsaros moves out of range.
Tantor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Katsaros.
Tantor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Katsaros.
Katsaros connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tantor momentarily.
Katsaros walks into a stiff left hand from Tantor.
Katsaros uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tantor.
Katsaros needs to keep his hands up - Tantor had a free shot at his head there.
Katsaros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tantor.
Tantor has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Sloppy strikes from Tantor. Those never looked like landing.
Katsaros takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tantor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Almu Tantor dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice body kick from Tantor.
Tantor misses with a straight left.
Tantor lands with an uppercut that bounces Katsaros off the cage and back into range.
Tantor cracks a nice hook into Katsaros's ribs.
Katsaros moves out of range of the body kick from Tantor.
Tantor works Katsaros's body with a nice hook.
Tantor lands with a nice body punch.
Tantor misses with a body shot.
Tantor moves out of range of the body kick from Katsaros.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Katsaros there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tantor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Almu Tantor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tantor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Katsaros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tantor.
Tantor misses with a wild body shot.
Katsaros was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsaros tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tantor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Katsaros drops his hands momentarily and Tantor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Katsaros has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tantor finds it's way round the side to connect with Katsaros's head.
Tantor misses with a body kick.
Katsaros is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tantor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Katsaros wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice shot lands for Tantor.
Katsaros 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.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Katsaros might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tantor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tantor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Katsaros. Katsaros obviously looking to wear him down.
Tantor misses with a straight right.
It looked like Katsaros wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tantor throws the left hand but Katsaros avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Katsaros misses the target.
Tantor tried to score with a low kick but Katsaros checks it.
Tantor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tantor throws a leg kick but Katsaros checks it.
Katsaros seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tantor needs to keep his hands up - Katsaros had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Tantor avoids the body shot from Katsaros.
Tantor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tantor steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Katsaros. That one must have hurt.
Tantor connects with a single shot there.
Katsaros throws an off balance right hand
and Tantor counters with a good, hard body kick but Katsaros shrugs it off.
Katsaros scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Katsaros 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.
Tantor lands a front kick.
A head kick misses from Katsaros.
Tantor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Katsaros throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsaros throws a wild body kick that Tantor sees coming a mile off.
Katsaros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tantor.
Good work by Katsaros as he checks the leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Katsaros.
Tantor throws a leg kick
and Katsaros finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Katsaros misses the shot to the body.
Katsaros misses with a few strikes there.
Crunch! Katsaros slams his shin into Tantor's torso.
Tantor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tantor is looking to land body kicks.
Tantor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Katsaros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tantor lands the left hand.
Tantor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Katsaros lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Katsaros misses with a kick to the body.
Tantor needs to keep his hands up - Katsaros had a free shot at his head there.
Katsaros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Katsaros lands a nice looking body shot.
Katsaros jabs Tantor right on the nose. Tantor blinks but takes it well.
Katsaros thumps Tantor with a low kick.
Katsaros throws out a leg kick but Tantor moves out of range and Katsaros only half commits.
Katsaros scores with a hook to the body. Tantor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tantor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tantor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Katsaros was well out of range. Poor timing from Tantor.
Katsaros fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tantor just manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Almu Tantor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
Katsaros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tantor.
Katsaros lands a jab to the head.
Katsaros lands with a straight right. Tantor didn't see that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Katsaros.
A jab from Tantor finds it's way through Katsaros's defenses.
Katsaros misses with a body kick.
Tantor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tantor.
Katsaros throws a right and a left that both miss.
Katsaros swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor scores with a hook to the body. Katsaros takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
An inside leg kick lands from Tantor.
Tantor motions for Katsaros to come forward. Tantor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tantor motions for Katsaros to come forward. Tantor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tantor moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tantor avoids the body shot from Katsaros.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Katsaros fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tantor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tantor wants to slow Katsaros down by chopping away at his legs.
Katsaros is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tantor.
Katsaros throws a push kick but Tantor slaps the foot to one side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Katsaros.
Tantor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Katsaros.
Tantor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tantor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tantor misses with a looping left.
Tantor checks a leg kick.
Tantor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Katsaros.
Tantor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Katsaros lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Katsaros lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tantor lands a leg kick that knocks Katsaros off balance momentarily.
Katsaros throws a looping overhand right but Tantor ducks down to avoid it.
Tantor follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Tantor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice defenses there by Katsaros.
Tantor misses with an attempted mid kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Tantor misses the target.
Katsaros is looking to counter punch.
Katsaros avoids the body shot from Tantor.
Tantor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsaros 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.
Katsaros keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Katsaros was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tantor.
Tantor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Katsaros checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Katsaros seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A punch lands to the side of Katsaros 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Katsaros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Katsaros throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tantor! But no joy.
A jab from Katsaros finds it's way through Tantor's defenses.
Tantor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Katsaros fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tantor on the side of the head.
Tantor slips under a jab.
Tantor connects with a body shot that sends Katsaros's belly button to the back.
Katsaros misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tantor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Katsaros sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Katsaros keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Tantor. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tantor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Katsaros.
Tantor scores with a spinning back kick!
Katsaros checks a leg kick.
Tantor throws a big shot that misses.
Tantor scores with a jab to the head.
Katsaros is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tantor.
Both fighters circling a little - Tantor finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Katsaros throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tantor scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Almu Tantor really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Katsaros throws the kick towards the body but Tantor avoids it.
Katsaros throws the kick towards the body but Tantor avoids it.
Tantor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Katsaros misses its target.
Katsaros misses with a hook. Tantor ducked under it nicely.
Tantor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tantor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Katsaros defending well as Tantor loads up on a big left hand.
And Katsaros counters with a quick kick to the body but Tantor blocks it.
Katsaros tries to bum rush Tantor with a series of wild strikes but Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tantor misses with an uppercut. Katsaros saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katsaros takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tantor misses with a leg kick
and Katsaros counters with a nice uppercut.
Tantor misses with a looping right.
Katsaros will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tantor thuds his shin into the meat of Katsaros's side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsaros 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.
Katsaros uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tantor.
Katsaros throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tantor keeps Katsaros at a distance using the push kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tantor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Katsaros. That did some damage!
Tantor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Katsaros.
Tantor moves out of range as Katsaros strikes.
A shot to the body from Katsaros misses
and Tantor counters with an inside leg kick.
Tantor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Katsaros. Katsaros circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Katsaros looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tantor throws a hook to the side of Katsaros's head but Katsaros sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tantor lets loose with a powerful body kick. Katsaros will feel that in the morning.
Katsaros takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katsaros takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Katsaros throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tantor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tantor scores with a sloppy right hand. Katsaros should have avoided that one.
Tantor lands a nice shot to the body.
Katsaros uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tantor.
Katsaros half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tantor misses with a low kick.
Katsaros takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice defenses there by Katsaros.
Katsaros throws an overhand right that lands on Tantor's shoulder, as Tantor tries to avoid the shot.
Katsaros avoids a kick to the body.
Tantor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Katsaros.
Tantor throws out a counter right but Katsaros avoids it with no problem.
Katsaros takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tantor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tantor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tantor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Katsaros on the side of the head.
Tantor jabs at Katsaros's body.
Tantor staying out of range there.
Tantor was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tantor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Katsaros throws a front kick that sends Tantor stumbling back into the cage.
Tantor throws a good cross that connects.
Tantor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Katsaros throws a body shot but no joy.
Katsaros blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tantor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Katsaros is looking to counter punch.
Tantor gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Katsaros counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Tantor is predictable there
and Katsaros counters with a nice body kick.
Tantor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Katsaros.
Katsaros's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Tantor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Katsaros in his tracks.
Tantor walks into a left hand.
Tantor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Katsaros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tantor was well out of range. Poor timing from Katsaros.
Katsaros throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tantor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tantor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Almu Tantor dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Tantor throws a leg kick which misses Katsaros's front leg but catches the back leg as Katsaros tries to avoid it.
Tantor throws a low kick, looking for Katsaros's leg but Katsaros calmly moves out of range.
Tantor cracks Katsaros with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tantor. That's going to slow Katsaros down.
Tantor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tantor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Katsaros avoids the body shot from Tantor.
Katsaros went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tantor blocks a jab.
Tantor replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Katsaros blocks it well.
Katsaros tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katsaros blocks a low kick nicely.
Tantor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tantor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tantor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tantor slips a jab from Katsaros.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Katsaros - that will leave a mark!
Katsaros avoids the body shot from Tantor.
Katsaros half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tantor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Katsaros's head.
Katsaros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tantor was well out of range. Poor timing from Katsaros.
Tantor is looking to slow Katsaros down with leg kicks.
Tantor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tantor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tantor throws a low kick but Katsaros moves out of range easily.
Katsaros swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
Katsaros uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leonidas Katsaros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katsaros lands a nice shot that snaps Tantor's head back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tantor. That's going to slow Katsaros down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tantor looks to land a right hand but Katsaros moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Katsaros on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tantor blocks the body kick.
Katsaros avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Katsaros throws a big counter combination but Tantor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tantor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Katsaros walks into a straight right hand from Tantor.
Tantor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Katsaros.
Tantor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Katsaros has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tantor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Katsaros looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tantor connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Tantor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsaros tries to move into range but Tantor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tantor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick misses from Katsaros.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Katsaros checks a leg kick.
Katsaros throws a lazy right hand but Tantor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tantor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tantor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Katsaros takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tantor throws a jab when Katsaros was well out of range.
Tantor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Katsaros under the eye.
Tantor blocks a head kick by Katsaros.
Katsaros checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katsaros takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Katsaros connects with a solid leg kick.
Katsaros moves away from the strike by Tantor.
Katsaros throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tantor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tantor cracks a nice hook into Katsaros's ribs.
Tantor lands a right hook to the body.
Katsaros moves out of range as Tantor throws a body kick.
Tantor misses the shot to the body.
Katsaros throws a big shot that misses.
Tantor misses with a low kick.
Katsaros checks a leg kick nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Almu Tantor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tantor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Almu Tantor!
Almu Tantor is the new light heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Almu Tantor started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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