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Highland Games 68 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Claudius Calaeabius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Galecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Claudius Calaeabius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Artur Galecki!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Galecki enables Calaeabius to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Galecki manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Galecki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Calaeabius could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Calaeabius makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Galecki has momentary wrist control but Calaeabius slips an elbow through the middle.
Galecki wants to stand up but Calaeabius is controlling him.
Calaeabius postures up and lands a big shot to Galecki's brow.
Galecki is rocked!
Calaeabius with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Galecki is still in real trouble! Can Calaeabius finish him?
Galecki trying to control the position.
Calaeabius is looking to work some ground and pound but Galecki has wrist control.
Calaeabius is working Galecki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Calaeabius works over Galecki with some ground and pound from guard.
Calaeabius loads up on a big left hand. Galecki felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Calaeabius looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Galecki can't hide his disappointment, as Calaeabius celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Claudius Calaeabius!
After the big win, Claudius Calaeabius made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Farm of Muscle and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rowan Albers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitaly Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karelin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Russian National Anthem. Vitaly Karelin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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240 lbs
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284 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rowan Albers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitaly Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karelin moves away.
Albers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Vitaly Karelin has been cut.
Karelin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Albers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Karelin counters with a single leg into guard. Albers didn't expect that.
Karelin postures up and lands a big shot to Albers's brow.
Albers wants to sweep here but Karelin controlling him for the moment.
Albers controlling the position.
Karelin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Karelin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Albers is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albers is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Karelin landing a few strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Albers to see if he's OK.
Albers takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Albers takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Albers pushes Karelin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Karelin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Albers is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Karelin lands a decent elbow from side control.
Karelin lands an elbow.
Karelin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Albers is trying to get back to half guard.
Albers looking for a sweep but Karelin has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Karelin landing strikes from the mount.
Albers is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Karelin! Albers is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vitaly Karelin!
A very excited looking Vitaly Karelin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darren Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darren Brooks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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267 lbs
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Darren Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Collins!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks with a jab.
Collins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Collins clobbers Brooks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Darren Brooks has been cut.
Collins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brooks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brooks needs to keep his hands up - Collins had a free shot at his head there.
Brooks throws an off balance right hand
and Collins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Collins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Collins misses with the combination.
Collins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brooks avoids the body shot from Collins.
Collins misses with an uppercut.
Collins lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brooks circles away quickly and effectively.
Brooks drives through and clinches with Collins against the cage.
Brooks keeps control of Collins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brooks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Collins's defenses.
Brooks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Brian Collins has been cut.
Brooks misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins wants to break free but Brooks has control.
Nice elbow from Brooks.
Brooks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brooks lands an elbow inside that Collins shrugs off.
Brooks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brooks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brooks scores with a shoulder strike.
Collins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brooks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brooks misses with the head strike.
Brooks content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Brooks lands an elbow inside that Collins shrugs off.
Brooks working aggressively here.
Brooks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Brooks.
Brooks misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brooks lands a damaging elbow.
Brooks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Collins's defenses.
That has opened up Brian Collins's cut even more.
Collins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brooks fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brooks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Collins tries to counter by closing the distance.
Brooks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Collins, pushing him back against the cage.
Brooks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Brooks digs a right hand into Collins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Collins's gas tank.
Collins looks winded!
Brooks lands a damaging elbow.
Collins takes a shot to the head.
Brooks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Brooks as the two fighters clinch.
Brooks lands with a left to the head.
Brooks lands an elbow inside that Collins shrugs off.
Brooks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins tries to circle away but Brooks has him pinned against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brooks as Collins tries to tie him up.
Brooks is leaning against Collins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brooks lands a nice elbow.
Brooks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brooks tries to work over Collins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brooks struggles to land a body shot inside as Collins controls his hands.
Brooks stalls.
A right hook to the body lands for Brooks.
Brooks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Collins's defenses.
The cut above Brian Collins's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Brooks prevents Collins from breaking the clinch.
Collins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brooks tries to work over Collins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brooks misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brooks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brooks is stalling here.
Brooks lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Collins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Brooks fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Collins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brooks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brooks is working Collins over against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Brooks presses Collins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Brooks.
Brooks gets through Collins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Brooks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Collins's elbow.
Brooks cracks Collins with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Brooks dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Collins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brooks avoids the body shot from Collins.
Brooks was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Collins throws a looping overhand right but Brooks ducks down to avoid it.
Collins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brooks is able to avoid easily.
Collins throws a series of punches but Brooks avoids them all with ease.
Collins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brooks throws a good cross that connects.
Brooks misses the shot to the body.
Brooks sets himself, and Collins steps forward looking for the clinch! Brooks avoids it this time.
Collins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brooks was well out of range. Poor timing from Collins.
Brooks throwing a counter right hand but Collins manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Brooks. Beautiful body shot.
Brooks takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brooks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Collins's defenses.
Collins is breathing heavily.
Brooks drops Collins onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Collins is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Collins is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brooks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Collins is still on wobbly legs! Can Brooks finish him?
Brooks lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks lands an elbow that stopped Collins in his tracks for a moment.
Brooks dips a shoulder and cracks Collins with a mighty uppercut! Collins falls back against the cage and Brooks unloads with a barrage of strikes! Collins is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Brooks screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren Brooks!
Darren Brooks decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chrollo Lucilfer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teofilo Sotolongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Chrollo Lucilfer has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Chrollo Lucilfer seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chrollo Lucilfer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teofilo Sotolongo!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucilfer drops Sotolongo with a beautiful combination! Sotolongo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lucilfer is looking for the KO!
It looks like Teofilo Sotolongo has been cut.
Sotolongo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lucilfer counters with a big left hand that crumples Sotolongo! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chrollo Lucilfer!
An out of breath and clearly excited Chrollo Lucilfer thanked Arcticus University: London for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Renato Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razor MuayThai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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197 lbs
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197 lbs
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Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Renato Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Razor MuayThai!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MuayThai tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Razor MuayThai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
MuayThai just misses with a punch to the body.
MuayThai works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Gracie staying out of range there.
MuayThai scores with a nice head shot.
Gracie tries to keep at a distance but MuayThai has taken the fight into the clinch.
MuayThai breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MuayThai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
MuayThai connects with a jab.
Gracie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and MuayThai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gracie scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! MuayThai has knocked Gracie down with a huge combo! MuayThai steps away and waves a wobbly Gracie back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Gracie is rocked!
It looks like Renato Gracie has been cut.
MuayThai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
MuayThai scores with a jab to the body.
MuayThai lands with a nice body punch.
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
MuayThai misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MuayThai drops Gracie with a straight right hand, right on the button! MuayThai follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Razor MuayThai!
Renato Gracie spoke after the fight, saying 'Massimo must get me drunk now that's are bet. I must say I am devastated but I will be back'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jomlong Kiapoity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zakari Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zakari Moss is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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135 lbs
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jomlong Kiapoity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Zakari Moss!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moss fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kiapoity was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Moss tries to bum rush Kiapoity with a series of wild strikes but Kiapoity uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kiapoity is looking for a counter combo.
We've been hearing reports that Kiapoity has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kiapoity showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moss.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Moss!
Moss gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kiapoity to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kiapoity trying to control the position from guard on top but Moss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kiapoity avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kiapoity trying to control the position from guard on top but Moss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiapoity loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kiapoity stands and throws Moss's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kiapoity thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Moss is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Kiapoity trying to control the action but Moss is working from the bottom.
Kiapoity lands a nice forearm strike.
Moss is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kiapoity asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kiapoity wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moss, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiapoity wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moss, who protects the arm well.
Moss is trying to control Kiapoity's posture but Kiapoity avoids it.
Kiapoity blocks the strikes from Moss.
Moss tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kiapoity swings around for an armbar but Moss sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kiapoity's guard.
Moss trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kiapoity is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiapoity is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Moss trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiapoity tries to pass the half guard into mount. Moss knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiapoity is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moss doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kiapoity.
Moss has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kiapoity is working away from the top position though.
Kiapoity is looking for a kimura here.
Moss is looking for a sweep. Kiapoity is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kiapoity is thwarting Moss's attempts to control the position.
Moss is doing well to control the position and prevent Kiapoity from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Moss is pressing down on Kiapoity's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kiapoity advances position into side control!
Kiapoity working away.
Kiapoity is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Moss managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kiapoity.
Kiapoity is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moss is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kiapoity advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kiapoity misses with a head shot.
Kiapoity looking to secure an arm triangle but Moss defends it well.
Moss can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jomlong Kiapoity dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Moss changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kiapoity tries to avoid it but Moss manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kiapoity to the ground. Kiapoity escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moss avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moss misses with the combination.
Kiapoity gets a takedown into half guard.
Kiapoity is looking for a kimura but Moss is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kiapoity to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiapoity prevents Moss from improving his position.
Moss pushes Kiapoity off looking to stand but Kiapoity dives back in and keeps control.
Kiapoity seems to be working for a kimura but Moss defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Moss manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kiapoity is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moss can do to turn this around?
Moss looking to control.
Kiapoity missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Moss keeping moving, preventing Kiapoity from controlling successfully.
Moss escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kiapoity gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kiapoity trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jomlong Kiapoity overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kiapoity thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Moss is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kiapoity preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Moss is looking for a triangle but Kiapoity pushes his legs off easily.
Kiapoity postures up in Moss's guard and throws a big left but Moss blocks it.
Kiapoity forces his way into half guard.
Moss missing with punches from the bottom.
Kiapoity is working for a submission of some sort.
Moss wants to get back to full guard.
Kiapoity is keen to just control but Moss is a slippery customer.
Moss controlling the position well.
Moss tries to get to full guard but Kiapoity has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiapoity wants to control but Moss is keeping him busy.
Kiapoity prevents Moss from improving his position.
Moss trying to control from the bottom.
Kiapoity is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moss doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kiapoity.
Kiapoity is looking for a kimura but Moss is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kiapoity to get the leverage.
Moss is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kiapoity is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moss is just riding it out for now. Kiapoity eventually gives up the hold.
Kiapoity is looking for a kimura here.
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 are battling for position here. Moss manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Moss is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moss looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kiapoity is one step ahead there.
Kiapoity throwing strikes but missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moss working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kiapoity.
Kiapoity wants to control from the top but Moss keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jomlong Kiapoity dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Moss sizes up Kiapoity with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Moss throws a body punch but Kiapoity moves out of range.
Moss misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Kiapoity on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kiapoity keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kiapoity leaves Moss with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiapoity keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jomlong Kiapoity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zakari Moss.
Moss shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jomlong Kiapoity is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Moss misses.
Moss throws a one two combo.
Moss tries to sprawl but Kiapoity drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kiapoity is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Moss trying to control but Kiapoity postures up.
Kiapoity prevents Moss from standing back up.
Kiapoity is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moss has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kiapoity is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kiapoity thows a huge punch but Moss dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moss looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kiapoity is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Moss has his hands clasped together around Kiapoity's back. He's all about the action.
Moss tries to get to full guard but Kiapoity has control of the leg.
Kiapoity seems to be working for a kimura but Moss defends the submission attempt.
Moss is trying to control but can't.
Moss wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moss is pressing down on Kiapoity's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kiapoity passes Moss's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Moss is trying to control but can't.
Moss is not content to let Kiapoity control the position.
Kiapoity not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kiapoity thows a huge punch but Moss dodges it nicely.
Kiapoity is looking for a kimura here.
Moss wants to improve his position but Kiapoity is controlling well.
Kiapoity seems to be working for a kimura but Moss defends the submission attempt.
Moss avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kiapoity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moss wants to get back to his feet.
Moss gets full guard.
Kiapoity avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kiapoity drops back looking for a leg! Moss is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moss manages to kick Kiapoity off! Kiapoity jumps back into Moss's guard.
Moss working for a triangle but Kiapoity defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kiapoity wants to pass the guard but Moss is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jomlong Kiapoity showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kiapoity, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jomlong Kiapoity!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jomlong Kiapoity waved his t-shirt featuring Arcticus University: London's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Rojas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandar Mihaylov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rojas comes to the cage accompanied by Apaga Mas Năo Bate. Mihaylov has chosen Watch Out For This (Bumaye) as his entrance music. Aleksandar Mihaylov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodrigo Rojas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Aleksandar Mihaylov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mihaylov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rojas.
Rojas misses with a takedown
and Mihaylov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rojas walks into a jab.
Mihaylov jabs at Rojas's body.
Rojas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rojas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mihaylov connects with a crisp jab.
Mihaylov misses with an uppercut. Rojas saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihaylov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rojas finds it's way round the side to connect with Mihaylov's head.
We've been hearing reports that Rojas has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rojas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mihaylov swivels and escapes.
Rojas instigates a clinch.
Mihaylov misses with a punch to the body.
Mihaylov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas tries to pull guard but Mihaylov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Rojas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mihaylov lands a right hand.
Rojas tries to pull guard but Mihaylov won't allow it.
Rojas jumps guard but Mihaylov stands there with Rojas around his waist. Rojas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rojas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rojas pulls guard successfully.
Mihaylov wants to control from the top but Rojas keeps moving.
Mihaylov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rojas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mihaylov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mihaylov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mihaylov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rojas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mihaylov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojas working for a triangle but Mihaylov defends it easily.
Mihaylov tries to stand but Rojas is controlling from the bottom.
Mihaylov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rojas looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mihaylov has picked Rojas up and slammed him! Rojas can't keep hold of the triangle and Mihaylov manages to pass to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mihaylov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rojas sneaks back into half guard.
Rojas tries to roll over but Mihaylov keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rojas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rojas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mihaylov controls the pace.
Rojas is looking for a triangle but Mihaylov pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rojas has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Mihaylov doesn't defend quickly enough and Rojas has managed to lock this one up! Can Mihaylov escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Rojas on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rodrigo Rojas!
Rodrigo Rojas took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Alcatraz Apparel for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Aleksandar Mihaylov was interviewed post fight and said 'I guess it's just one of those things..... I'll be coming back better than ever! '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mase Force (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Lazaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pedro Lazaro will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mase Force!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pedro Lazaro!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Force waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lazaro.
Lazaro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Force.
Lazaro slips a jab from Force.
Lazaro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Force lands with an uppercut that bounces Lazaro off the cage and back into range.
Lazaro ducks under a wild hook from Force.
Lazaro steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Force.
Lazaro ducks under a wild hook from Force.
Force throws a right hand that misses
and Lazaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Force throws a hook but Lazaro avoids it easily.
Lazaro steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Force.
Force throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lazaro moves out of range of the strikes.
Lazaro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Force.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazaro moves in looking to clinch but Force pushes him off.
Force throws a lazy uppercut
and Lazaro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Force misses with a left hand
and Lazaro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lazaro throws a jab when Force was well out of range.
Force lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A telegraphed right hand from Force misses the target.
Lazaro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Force looks to land a left hand but Lazaro moved out of range nicely.
Lazaro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Force misses with a left hand
and Lazaro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lazaro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Force or not.
Force tries to throw a body punch but Lazaro avoids it by throwing Force back against the cage.
Force 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.
Force doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lazaro trying to stall but Force improves his position.
Lazaro lands a hook that snaps the head of Force backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazaro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lazaro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lazaro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Force swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lazaro scores with a shoulder strike.
Force tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Force prevents a body shot from Lazaro.
A shot in the inside from Force.
Force misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Force's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lazaro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Force backwards.
Force throws a punch but it's blocked by Lazaro.
Lazaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Force swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lazaro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Force seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lazaro can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Force.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Force.
A short uppercut from Force.
Force is trying to push Lazaro away but Lazaro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Force wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lazaro has Force pressed against the cage, preventing Force from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Force softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lazaro lands a nice uppercut.
Force blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lazaro pushes Force back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lazaro keeps control of Force as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lazaro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Force is breathing heavily.
Lazaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Force is trying to break free.
Lazaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lazaro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Force blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lazaro can't find room to land a body shot as Force controls the action.
Force stalling in the clinch but Lazaro improves position.
Force displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lazaro up against the cage.
Lazaro prevents Force from breaking the clinch.
Lazaro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lazaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Force is looking to break free of the clinch but Lazaro has double underhooks.
Lazaro is trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazaro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lazaro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Force backwards.
Force wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lazaro has him pressed against the cage.
Lazaro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Force wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A hook to the body from Lazaro.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lazaro lands a right hand.
Lazaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Force controls his hands.
Lazaro is leaning against Force and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Lazaro.
A short right from Lazaro on the inside.
Lazaro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lazaro - that landed with a thud.
Lazaro misses with the head strike.
Lazaro tries a body shot but Force blocks it.
Force prevents a body shot from Lazaro.
Lazaro lands with a right to the head.
Force wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lazaro has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Lazaro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Lazaro dominated that round.
That's time! Force's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lazaro rushes Force and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lazaro.
Lazaro lands with a right to the head.
Lazaro tries to throw a body punch but Force avoids it by throwing Lazaro back against the cage.
Lazaro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lazaro is working Force over against the cage.
Lazaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Force's elbow.
Lazaro tries a body shot but Force blocks it.
Lazaro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lazaro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lazaro misses with the head strike.
Lazaro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lazaro tries to work over Force's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Force is looking to break free of the clinch but Lazaro has double underhooks.
Force can't break the clinch.
Lazaro is trying to stall.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lazaro. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lazaro blocking some punches.
Lazaro lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazaro scores with a shot to the side of Force's head.
Force is looking to break free of the clinch but Lazaro has double underhooks.
Force is trying to push Lazaro away but Lazaro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lazaro prevents Force from breaking the clinch.
Lazaro lands an uppercut.
Lazaro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Force or not.
Force is trying to maintain a safe position but Lazaro gets an underhook and turns Force into the cage.
Lazaro is trying to maintain a safe position but Force gets an underhook and turns Lazaro into the cage.
Force tries to break the clinch but Lazaro is controlling the position.
Lazaro prevents Force from breaking the clinch.
Lazaro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lazaro prevents Force from breaking the clinch.
Good body shot from Lazaro.
Lazaro digs a right hand into Force's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Force's gas tank.
Lazaro scores with a shot to the side of Force's head.
Lazaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Force looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lazaro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lazaro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lazaro dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Force working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Lazaro.
Force wants to stall.
Lazaro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lazaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Lazaro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lazaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lazaro scores with a shoulder strike.
Lazaro holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lazaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Lazaro.
Force blocks a body shot from Lazaro.
Lazaro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lazaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Force's elbow.
Lazaro lands a body shot.
Lazaro misses with some punches.
Lazaro lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lazaro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lazaro presses Force against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lazaro tries to throw a body punch but Force avoids it by throwing Lazaro back against the cage.
Force tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lazaro's elbow.
Lazaro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lazaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lazaro lands a nice shot to the body.
Lazaro scores with a hook to the body.
Lazaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lazaro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lazaro is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lazaro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lazaro lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Lazaro.
Lazaro is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lazaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazaro prevents Force from breaking the clinch.
Lazaro lands a nice uppercut.
Lazaro working aggressively here.
Lazaro can't find room to land a body shot as Force controls the action.
Pedro Lazaro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lazaro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Force working hard to break the clinch.
Lazaro misses with a body punch.
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!
Lazaro misses with a punch on the inside.
Lazaro has Force pressed against the cage, preventing Force from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Force wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lazaro lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Lazaro scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Lazaro.
Force misses with some punches.
Lazaro misses with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A body shot lands from Lazaro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Lazaro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Force on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Force misses the jab.
Force throws a big shot that misses.
Nice cross by Lazaro.
Lazaro tries to clinch but Force moves out of range.
Force throws the left hand but Lazaro avoids the punch easily.
Force throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lazaro slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Force misses the jab.
Lazaro is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mase Force is winning the standup battle so far.
Force swings widly with a right hand
and Lazaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lazaro misses with a hook.
Lazaro has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Force lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Force throws an off balance right hand
and Lazaro counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lazaro.
Force escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lazaro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Force misses.
Lazaro tries to counter by closing the distance.
Force looks to throw the jab but Lazaro is out of range.
Lazaro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Force.
Lazaro wants to counter with a clinch but Force pushes him away.
Lazaro tries to close the distance and clinch but Force swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Force looks to land a left hand but Lazaro moved out of range nicely.
Lazaro wants to counter the offense by Force and move into the clinch position.
Force jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lazaro is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Force throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Lazaro counter with a right hand.
Force loads up on a big right hand but Lazaro slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Force misses with a hook. Lazaro ducked under it nicely.
Force sets himself, and Lazaro steps forward looking for the clinch! Force avoids it this time.
Force missing with a left hand there. Lazaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lazaro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No joy there for Force, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Force misses with a looping right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Lazaro does it's job there.
Force pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lazaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Force.
Lazaro steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Force.
Mase Force seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lazaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Force throws out the jab.
Force sets himself, and Lazaro steps forward looking for the clinch! Force avoids it this time.
Force throws a poor cross that misses
and Lazaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Force looks to land a right hand but Lazaro moved out of range.
Lazaro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Force with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Force rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Force takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Force misses with a right hand
and Lazaro counters by clinching up.
Lazaro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Force tries to break the clinch but Lazaro is controlling the position.
Force throws a head punch that misses.
Force working hard to break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Lazaro.
Lazaro misses with some punches.
Force is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Force lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lazaro misses with some punches.
Lazaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Force stalling in the clinch but Lazaro improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lazaro.
Lazaro misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Force.
A short uppercut from Lazaro.
Lazaro misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Force blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lazaro tries to work over Force's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Lazaro.
Lazaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lazaro misses with a punch to the body.
Lazaro gets through Force's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lazaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Force misses with some punches.
Force displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lazaro up against the cage.
Lazaro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lazaro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Force working aggressively here.
Force pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Force as he connects with a hook.
Lazaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lazaro tries to counter with a clinch but Force shakes him off and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Pedro Lazaro just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Force throws a shot from downtown. Lazaro moves away and avoids it.
Force is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lazaro.
Lazaro is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lazaro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lazaro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Force.
Lazaro tries to counter by closing the distance.
Force throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lazaro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lazaro tries to counter with a clinch but Force shakes him off and moves away.
Lazaro moves out of range as Force strikes.
Force throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lazaro counters with a stiff right hand.
Lazaro is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The fighters circling - Force throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lazaro wants to counter with a clinch but Force pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazaro wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Force throws a shot from downtown. Lazaro moves away and avoids it.
Lazaro wants to counter with a clinch but Force pushes him away.
Lazaro wants to clinch up but Force keeps it at a distance.
Force takes one to the side of the head.
Force bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lazaro's head backwards.
Force throws a hook to the side of Lazaro's head but Lazaro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Force throws a hook but Lazaro avoids it easily.
Force takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lazaro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Force on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Force throws a lazy right hand but Lazaro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lazaro wants to counter with a clinch but Force pushes him away.
Force misses with a hook
and Lazaro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Force rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lazaro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lazaro tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazaro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Force throws a poor cross that misses
and Lazaro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Force misses with a hook
and Lazaro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Lazaro.
Nice defenses there by Lazaro.
Lazaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lazaro tries to counter with a clinch but Force shakes him off and moves away.
Force throws a looping overhand right but Lazaro ducks down to avoid it.
Force is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Lazaro's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A jab from Force misses.
Lazaro scores with a jab. Force acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lazaro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Force throws a right hand that misses
and Lazaro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lazaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lazaro wants to counter with a clinch but Force pushes him away.
A jab from Force misses.
Lazaro slips a jab from Force.
Lazaro steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Force.
Lazaro slips a straight right by Force.
Force sets himself, and Lazaro steps forward looking for the clinch! Force avoids it this time.
Force avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Force throws a big shot that misses.
Lazaro steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Force.
Force's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lazaro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Force scrambles back to his feet.
Lazaro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Force.
Force misses with a right hand
and Lazaro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Force throws out the jab.
Lazaro tries to counter with a clinch but Force shakes him off and moves away.
Lazaro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Force.
Force drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Force throws out a loose jab but Lazaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lazaro wants to counter the offense by Force and move into the clinch position.
Force rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lazaro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Force misses with a lunging right hand
letting Lazaro counter with a right hand.
Force swings widly with a right hand
and Lazaro counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lazaro slips under a jab.
Force missing with a left hand there. Lazaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lazaro tries to counter with a clinch but Force shakes him off and moves away.
Force misses with an uppercut
and Lazaro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lazaro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Force.
Lazaro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Force with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Pedro Lazaro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lazaro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Force paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lazaro throws an overhand right that lands on Force's shoulder, as Force tries to avoid the shot.
Force is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lazaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lazaro wants to counter the offense by Force and move into the clinch position.
Force misses with a combination
and Lazaro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Force throws out a loose jab but Lazaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Force misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Force swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Force throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Lazaro counter with a right hand.
Force misses with a lunging right hand
and Lazaro counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Force misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Force has had enough of the clinch but Lazaro keeps him there for the moment.
Lazaro keeps control of Force as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lazaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Force.
Lazaro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Force.
Lazaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lazaro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Force throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lazaros head.
A right hook to the body lands for Lazaro.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lazaro trying to stall but Force improves his position.
Lazaro throws a head punch that misses.
Lazaro lands a left hand.
Lazaro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lazaro gets through Force's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Force blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lazaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Force's elbow.
Lazaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazaro throws a punch but it's blocked by Force.
Lazaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lazaro scores with a shot to the side of Force's head.
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!
Lazaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Force is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lazaro lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Lazaro.
Force wants to stall.
Lazaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Force uses good head movement to avoid it.
Force looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lazaro blocks an uppercut.
Force wants to stall.
Lazaro lands a hook that snaps the head of Force backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lazaro.
Lazaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Force prevents a body shot from Lazaro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lazaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Force tries to work over Lazaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Force pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Force throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Force throws a hook to the side of Lazaro's head but Lazaro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Force throws out a loose jab but Lazaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lazaro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Force paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Force throws a looping overhand right but Lazaro ducks down to avoid it.
Lazaro steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Force.
Force misses with a double jab
and Lazaro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mase Force has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lazaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Force throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazaro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Force misses the target.
Lazaro is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Force moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Force looks to land a left hand but Lazaro moved out of range nicely.
Force misses with a right hand
and Lazaro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Force misses.
Lazaro slips a straight right by Force.
Lazaro is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Force throws a hook to the side of Lazaro's head but Lazaro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Force misses with a hook
and Lazaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Force throws the left hand but Lazaro avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Lazaro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lazaro 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 44:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 45:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Lazaro!
Pedro Lazaro is the new heavyweight champion!
After the big win, Pedro Lazaro made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Mohito Fightwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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