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UPF 22:Okunaba Vs. Ramazanov 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Malik Billings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waldo Claudiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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149 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Malik Billings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Waldo Claudiano!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billings misses with a series of wild punches.
Claudiano throws a leg kick that misses.
Claudiano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Billings, pushing him back against the cage.
Billings can't find room to land a body shot as Claudiano controls the action.
Claudiano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Claudiano as Billings tries to tie him up.
Billings blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Billings's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Claudiano tries a body shot but Billings blocks it.
Claudiano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Billings.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billings wants to break the clinch but can't.
Billings escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Billings moves out of range as Claudiano throws a body kick.
Claudiano tries to score with a low kick but Billings moves his leg out of the way.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Claudiano - that will leave a mark!
Billings stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billings lands a nice leg kick that just misses Claudiano's sensitive parts.
Billings finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Claudiano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Billings, pushing him back against the cage.
Billings taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Billings scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Billings goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Billings misses with a punch on the inside.
Claudiano struggles to land a body shot inside as Billings controls his hands.
Claudiano lands with a left to the head.
Billings pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Billings throws a leg kick which misses Claudiano's front leg but catches the back leg as Claudiano tries to avoid it.
Claudiano tries a head kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Billings.
Claudiano scores with a jab to the head.
Waldo Claudiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Claudiano tries to clinch but Billings moves out of range.
Billings looks for the body kick but Claudiano saw that one coming.
And Claudiano tries to counter it with a takedown but Billings pushes his down on his head and steps out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Claudiano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano avoids the head kick by Billings.
Billings throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Claudiano.
It looks like Waldo Claudiano has been cut.
Billings misses with a head kick.
Claudiano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Billings doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Claudiano. That's going to slow Billings down.
Billings avoids the head kick by Claudiano.
Claudiano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Billings moves out of range of the body kick.
Claudiano is looking to score with low kicks.
Billings throws a quick counter head kick but Claudiano was just out of range.
Malik Billings is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Claudiano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A bone on bone clash there as Billings blocks the leg kick.
Claudiano throws a sloppy head kick and Billings moves out of range easily.
Nice body punch from Claudiano.
A head kick misses from Claudiano.
Billings throws a head kick but Claudiano moves out of range.
Billings sets himself, and Claudiano steps forward looking for the clinch! Billings avoids it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano misses with a looping left.
Billings scores with a kick to the midsection.
Billings throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Claudiano on the side of the head.
Claudiano sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Billings works the jab nicely.
Billings with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A low kick from Claudiano is predictable there
and Billings counters with a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Claudiano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Claudiano checks the leg kick.
Claudiano flicks out a counter leg kick but Billings steps away.
Claudiano lands a front kick.
Billings tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Billings misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy body kick from Claudiano
and Billings makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Claudiano tries a head kick but it misses.
Claudiano misses with a body kick.
Billings goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billings lands with a cross.
Billings blocks the body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Claudiano - that will leave a mark!
Billings throws out a loose jab but Claudiano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Claudiano wants to counter with a clinch but Billings pushes him away.
Claudiano throws a head kick but Billings moves out of range.
Claudiano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Billings.
Billings lands a nice leg kick that just misses Claudiano's sensitive parts.
Claudiano drops his hands momentarily and Billings takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Claudiano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Claudiano throws a head kick but Billings moves out of range.
Claudiano throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Billings plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Billings thows a body kick. Claudiano tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Billings lands a front kick.
Billings blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Billings dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Waldo Claudiano's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Claudiano misses the jab.
Claudiano misses with a low kick.
Billings tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Billings scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Billings fails to land with a series of punches.
Billings connects with a high kick.
Billings feints and then cracks Claudiano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Claudiano down.
Billings is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Billings gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Claudiano cracks Billings with a solid left hand.
Claudiano keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Billings's head.
Billings avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Billings looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Billings keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claudiano scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Billings is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Billings looking for a guillotine here but Claudiano defends easily.
Claudiano postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Claudiano keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Billings's head.
Billings trying to keep a closed guard but Claudiano is proving a slippery customer.
Billings escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Claudiano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Claudiano connects with a couple of short punches.
Billings seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Billings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Billings has his feet on Claudiano's thighs here. He's pushed Claudiano off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Claudiano screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Malik Billings!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jim Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Flee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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146 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jim Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruce Flee!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Flee.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Flee.
Brown tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Flee defends well and Brown ends up having to push Flee into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brown throws a series of punches but Flee avoids them all with ease.
Brown shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Flee manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Flee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brown controls the pace.
Flee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flee has momentary wrist control but Brown slips an elbow through the middle.
Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brown postures up and lands a big shot to Flee's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Flee's head.
Brown passes Flee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brown stalling.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Flee tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brown connects with a nice short shot to Flee's temple.
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flee trying to control from the bottom.
Brown working over Flee with some ground and pound. Flee looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Flee is in trouble now - Brown has advanced to mount!
Brown controlling his opponent.
Flee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brown lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Flee hang on?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Brown cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Brown fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Flee is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Flee is still in real trouble! Can Brown finish him?
Brown connects with a bit shot that sees Flee covering up! More strikes from Brown and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Brown is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Brown!
Our winner, Jim Brown, 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sydney Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franco Murphy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by perfect enemies. Franco Murphy Johnson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sydney Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Franco Murphy Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johnson dives in and grabs Wilson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wilson pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Wilson scores with a leg kick.
Wilson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wilson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wilson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson scores with a nice body kick.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sydney Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Murphy Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Wilson. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Wilson looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Wilson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wilson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Wilson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Johnson moves out of range as Wilson throws a body kick.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Wilson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sydney Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilson lands with a slapping head kick.
Wilson looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.
Wilson scores with a kick to the body.
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilson sets himself, and Johnson steps forward looking for the clinch! Wilson avoids it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson moves out of range as Wilson throws a body kick.
Wilson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wilson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Wilson scores with a leg kick.
Wilson misses with a body kick.
Wilson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wilson wants it to stay on the feet.
Wilson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wilson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson wants to counter with a clinch but Wilson pushes him away.
Wilson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters circling a little - Wilson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Johnson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wilson.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Wilson.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wilson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wilson lands with a slapping head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wilson.
Wilson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wilson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wilson as he avoids it easily.
Wilson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Wilson fakes the leg kick and cracks Johnson in the body.
Wilson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Wilson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wilson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sydney Wilson 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.
Wilson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wilson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wilson pinned against the cage. Wilson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wilson throws a front kick aimed at Johnson's knee but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Wilson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wilson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Wilson tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wilson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sydney Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Murphy Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Wilson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wilson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnson's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wilson can pounce on him.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Wilson sprawls well.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Wilson.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wilson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wilson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wilson wants it to stay on the feet.
Wilson blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Wilson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses the jab.
Wilson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from Wilson finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Wilson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wilson connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Wilson is looking to land body kicks.
Wilson scores with a push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wilson misses with a head kick.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Wilson tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wilson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Wilson.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Wilson counters with a leg kick.
Wilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Wilson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wilson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Franco Murphy Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Wilson.
A lazy body kick from Wilson
and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wilson pulls Johnson in close to his closed guard and prevents Johnson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Johnson trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Wilson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wilson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sydney Wilson dominated that second round.
That's time! Wilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wilson throws a lazy head kick
and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wilson working aggressively here.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Wilson.
Wilson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Wilson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wilson 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 Johnson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wilson. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Wilson counters with a thumping low kick.
Wilson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Sydney Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Murphy Johnson.
Wilson slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wilson.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Wilson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Wilson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wilson throws a body kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Johnson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sydney Wilson is winning the standup battle so far.
A bone on bone clash there as Johnson blocks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Wilson.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wilson. Wilson obviously looking to wear him down.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wilson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
A head kick from Wilson lands but Johnson takes it in his stride.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wilson looks to throw a body kick
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
Wilson scores with a jab.
Wilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilson misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
Sydney Wilson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Wilson connects with a leg kick. Johnson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wilson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Wilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilson slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Wilson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Wilson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Wilson.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wilson looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Franco Murphy Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wilson counters with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sydney Wilson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wilson, 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:26
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sydney Wilson!
Sydney Wilson gave a mention to Supreme Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Snake Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Snake Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris John!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John drives through with a takedown into Jackson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jackson has his foot on John's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. John works his way back into a safe position though.
John throws a sloppy strike and Jackson has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! John is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Snake Jackson!
Snake Jackson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sportsmanship Ltd. for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akito Toyotoku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Jaso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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28
177 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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27
186 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akito Toyotoku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlos Jaso!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toyotoku.
Jaso has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jaso connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Toyotoku's hands.
Jaso fails to land with a series of punches.
Toyotoku is looking for a counter combo.
Toyotoku fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Toyotoku looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Toyotoku throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jaso counters with a stiff right hand.
Toyotoku is rocked!
Jaso lands a huge takedown. Toyotoku is out but the ref is slow to react and Jaso lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Toyotoku lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Jaso!
Carlos Jaso took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conquer for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Henry Thiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andries Habel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thiago comes to the cage accompanied by Shiver me Timbers !!!. Andries Habel acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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27
140 lbs
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148 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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Henry Thiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andries Habel!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thiago is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Habel's half guard.
Habel is looking to improve his position.
Habel trying to control from the bottom.
Thiago is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Habel defends it well.
Habel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Habel working for a triangle but Thiago defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Habel keeping moving, preventing Thiago from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Habel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thiago passes into half guard.
Thiago tries to pass to full mount but Habel defends it.
Thiago passes the guard and advances to mount!
Thiago throwing strikes here but Habel is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thiago wants to control the pace but Habel is squirming around nicely.
Thiago wants to take his opponent's back but Habel doesn't allow it.
Thiago trying to control but Habel is having none of it.
Habel is trying desperately to improve position.
Thiago has control of Habel's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Habel regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Thiago wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Habel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Thiago.
Habel wants to hold on but Thiago pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thiago is working for a guillotine from mount but Habel frees his head quite easily.
Habel regains half guard.
Thiago is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Habel sees it coming and defends easily.
Thiago not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thiago is working for a kimura but Habel is defending it quite comfortably.
Thiago wants to pass the guard but Habel is defending well.
Habel wants to get back to full guard.
Thiago is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Habel defends it well.
Habel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thiago is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Habel tries to roll over but Thiago keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Thiago dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Habel lands a really nice looking cross but Thiago seems unphased.
Thiago takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thiago closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Thiago definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Habel is not content to let Thiago control the position.
Thiago is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Habel is working to get back to half guard.
Thiago wants to control but Habel has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Habel gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago wants to pass the guard but Habel is keeping the position.
Thiago stays in close to Habel's body and controls the position.
Habel has control of Thiago's left arm, preventing Thiago from doing any damage.
Let's hope that Habel has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Thiago passes Habel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thiago is working for a submission of some sort.
Thiago is pressing down on Habel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Habel is holding on for now.
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.
Habel wants to get back to his feet.
Thiago thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Habel's head.
Thiago is looking to stall here but Habel recovers full guard.
Thiago tries to free his leg and advance position but Habel is retaining full guard.
Habel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thiago doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thiago manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thiago stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Habel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Habel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Habel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thiago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Habel can do to turn this around?
Thiago trying to control the position from guard on top but Habel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thiago closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thiago lands in his opponent's guard.
Thiago trying to control but Habel is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thiago won't allow Habel to sweep him here.
Thiago is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thiago slips nicely into half guard.
Thiago is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thiago is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Thiago dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Thiago manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Habel on his heels. He'll look to pass Habel's guard now, I'm sure.
Thiago passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Habel struggling a bit here.
Thiago trying to control the action but Habel is working from the bottom.
Habel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thiago wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Henry Thiago overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Habel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Thiago wants to control but Habel is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Habel is just riding it out for now. Thiago eventually gives up the hold.
Habel won't allow Thiago to pass to mount.
Thiago is trying to control. Habel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Thiago seems content to control.
Habel wants to control but Thiago is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thiago is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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.
Thiago is pressing down on Habel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Habel is holding on for now.
Habel controlling the position well.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Thiago trying to control from Habel's half guard. Habel has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Thiago trying to move into half guard but instead Habel has managed to sweep!
Habel trying to control the position from guard on top but Thiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andries Habel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Habel sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago wants to sweep but no luck.
Habel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Habel pushing down on Thiago's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Habel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Thiago wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thiago manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thiago has his foot on Habel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Habel works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Habel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thiago is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Habel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thiago keeping moving, preventing Habel from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thiago blocks a low kick nicely.
Thiago drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Thiago wants to pass the guard but Habel is keeping the position.
Habel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thiago's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thiago throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Henry Thiago is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Habel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Habel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Henry Thiago.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thiago, 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Thiago!
Henry Thiago made sure to mention his sponsor, Machine Fight Gear in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Angelov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lvn LN (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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20
175 lbs
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180 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peter Angelov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lvn LN!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angelov darts in and clinches LN up against the cage.
Angelov connects with a nasty looking knee right to LN's face.
It looks like Lvn LN has been cut.
Angelov connects with a knee to the head.
LN tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LN misses with a hook from the clinch.
Angelov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Angelov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees in the clinch landing for Angelov.
Angelov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but LN blocks it with crossed arms.
Angelov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Angelov unloads a knee to the mid-section. LN lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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!
Angelov lands a knee to the body.
LN looks winded!
LN has a couple of punches blocked by Angelov.
A right hook to the body lands for Angelov.
Angelov connects with a knee to the head.
Angelov unloads a knee to the mid-section. LN lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Angelov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Angelov pushes LN back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelov with a knee to the head.
Angelov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has LN in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Angelov.
Angelov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Angelov unloads a knee to the mid-section. LN lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Angelov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Angelov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has LN in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Angelov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Angelov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has LN in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Angelov landing knees to the head.
LN takes an elbow to the forehead.
Angelov lands an elbow inside that LN shrugs off.
A nice right hand lands inside from Angelov.
LN is rocked!
Angelov lands a good knee to the midsection. LN won't want to take too many of those.
Angelov lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angelov scores with a knee to the head.
LN is still on wobbly legs! Can Angelov finish him?
Angelov connects with a nasty looking knee right to LN's face.
LN tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Angelov scores with a shoulder strike.
Knees to the body from Angelov.
LN seems to have recovered his senses.
Angelov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Angelov lands an elbow inside.
Angelov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt LN or not.
Angelov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Angelov working LN over with knees to the body.
Angelov connects with a knee to the head.
Angelov scores with a knee to the head.
Angelov creates a bit of space for himself and rocks LN with a big uppercut! LN tries to clinch up but Angelov pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples LN to the mat! LN covers up and Angelov unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Peter Angelov!
Peter Angelov very nearly forgot to thank Machine Fight Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beach Bum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Quinn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
212 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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208 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Beach Bum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Quinn!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bum connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bum fails with the takedown.
Bum takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Quinn with a jab.
Bum throws a lazy uppercut
and Quinn counters with a nice body shot.
Quinn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bum.
A jab from Quinn finds it's way through Bum's defenses.
Bum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quinn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bum throws a hook but Quinn avoids it easily.
Bum throws a poor cross that misses
and Quinn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Quinn cracks Bum with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Quinn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bum. Quinn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Quinn appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bum throws a left and a right that both miss
and Quinn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Quinn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bum at a distance.
Beach Bum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bum is breathing heavily.
Quinn steps in with a hook that catches Bum right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Quinn follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Bum looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Quinn!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sprint Asap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Korek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Korek has chosen Touch me - Samantha Fox as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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19
158 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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25
161 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sprint Asap!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michal Korek!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korek lands with a kick to the ribs.
Asap throws an overhand right that lands on Korek's shoulder, as Korek tries to avoid the shot.
Asap forces Korek back against the cage and clinches.
Korek blocks an uppercut.
Asap has a couple of punches blocked by Korek.
Asap tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Korek lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asap backwards.
Asap lands a left hand that snaps the head of Korek backwards.
Asap lands a left hand.
Korek blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Korek.
Asap working aggressively here.
Asap misses with a hook from the clinch.
Korek throws an elbow that misses.
Asap lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Asap fails to land.
Asap lands with a left to the head.
Asap misses with a short punch on the inside.
Korek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asap really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Korek has a couple of punches blocked by Asap.
Korek misses with the head strike.
Korek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korek throws a hook but Asap blocks it.
Asap lands a really nice looking cross but Korek seems unphased.
Asap lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Asap rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Korek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Korek misses.
Asap throws a big shot that misses.
Korek looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Korek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asap.
Asap bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Korek's head backwards.
Asap keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asap throws out a loose jab but Korek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Korek misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Asap.
Korek dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Asap. That did some damage!
Korek looks to land a combination but Asap avoids it well.
Asap lands an overhand right.
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!
Asap uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Korek.
Korek with a jab.
Asap smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Asap misses with a lunging right hand
and Asap takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asap connects with a single shot there.
Korek throws a series of strikes that have Asap backpedaling.
Asap moves into the clinch.
Asap swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Korek letting Asap take a breather here.
Korek throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asap.
Korek lands with a light punch inside.
Korek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asap misses with the head strike.
Asap blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Korek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Korek misses with some punches.
Asap working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Asap scores with a nice short uppercut.
Korek lands a damaging elbow.
Asap fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asap throws a knee to the head but misses.
Asap lands a body punch in the clinch.
Asap tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Korek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asap pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asap looks to land a right hand but Korek moved out of range.
Korek moves out of range of the strikes.
Korek lands an overhand right.
A jab from Asap does it's job there.
Asap throws a lazy uppercut
and Korek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Korek misses.
Korek moves out of range as Asap strikes.
Asap jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sprint Asap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asap looks to land a left hand but Korek moved out of range nicely.
Korek looks to land a right hand but Asap moved out of range.
Asap avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korek fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Asap is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asap displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Korek throws out the jab.
Asap tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Korek counters with a left to the body.
Korek lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Asap lands the left hand.
Asap throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Korek only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Asap checks the leg kick.
Korek throws out a loose jab but Asap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asap is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Korek.
Asap connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Asap lands a right hook to the body.
Korek throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Asap is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Korek.
A swing and a miss from Asap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asap lands with a nice body punch.
Asap ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Korek throws a body shot but no joy.
Asap seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Korek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Asap moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sprint Asap will probably get the nod.
That's time! Asap's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice straight punches there by Korek. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Korek.
Korek on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Korek throws a front kick aimed at Asap's knee but Asap avoids it well.
Korek moves forwards but Asap connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Korek throws a jab when Asap was well out of range.
Korek lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Asap throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Korek on the side of the head.
Korek lands a nice looking body shot.
Asap tries to close the distance and clinch but Korek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Asap throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Michal Korek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asap displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Korek throws out the jab.
Korek feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Asaps jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Korek lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Asap is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asap is aggressively charging in as Korek backs up avoiding any damage. Korek tosses out a jab and Asap runs right into it face first! Asap is out cold! Korek dropped down on all fours and is barking in Asap's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michal Korek!
Michal Korek is the new lightweight champion!
Michal Korek thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenton Okunaba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavlo Ramazanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenton Okunaba!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Pavlo Ramazanov!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okunaba walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Kenton Okunaba has been cut.
Ramazanov swings for the body but Okunaba moves out of range.
Okunaba misses with a head kick.
Ramazanov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Okunaba scores with a jab.
Okunaba's corner calls for a 1-2. Okunaba obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Okunaba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramazanov.
Okunaba ducks under a wild hook from Ramazanov.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramazanov misses the target.
Ramazanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramazanov throws a shot from downtown. Okunaba moves away and avoids it.
Okunaba has Ramazanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Ramazanov lands a hook that snaps the head of Okunaba backwards.
Ramazanov wants to break free but Okunaba has control.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but Ramazanov blocks with his arms.
Okunaba misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramazanov.
Okunaba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Okunaba misses with a punch to the body.
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ramazanov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Okunaba.
Okunaba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ramazanovs head.
Ramazanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ramazanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Okunaba with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Okunaba.
Okunaba throws a knee to the head but misses.
Okunaba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okunaba with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ramazanov avoiding damage as Okunaba throws knees to the body.
Ramazanov lands a damaging elbow.
Ramazanov looking to slow down the pace here.
Okunaba has Ramazanov pressed against the cage, preventing Ramazanov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ramazanov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ramazanov tries to work over Okunaba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Okunaba.
Okunaba landing knees to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okunaba putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ramazanov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ramazanov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Okunaba seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ramazanov can turn it around.
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ramazanov.
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ramazanov.
A knee to the head by Okunaba.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramazanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Okunaba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okunaba unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ramazanov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Okunaba landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ramazanov looks winded!
Ramazanov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Okunaba scores with a knee to the head.
Okunaba lands a knee to the head.
Okunaba with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Okunaba.
Okunaba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Okunaba blocking some punches.
Okunaba lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Okunaba lands a nice shot to the body.
Okunaba lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Ramazanov.
Okunaba unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Okunaba landing knees to the body.
Ramazanov can't find room to land a body shot as Okunaba controls the action.
Okunaba lands a knee to the head.
Okunaba scores with a nice hook to the head.
A knee to the head by Okunaba.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Okunaba obliges.
Okunaba crunches a lovely knee into Ramazanov's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Okunaba.
Okunaba using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Okunaba with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Okunaba.
Okunaba crunches a lovely knee into Ramazanov's ribcage.
Ramazanov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ramazanov is trying to break the clinch but Okunaba is controlling him.
Okunaba lands a shoulder strike.
Okunaba pushes Ramazanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okunaba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ramazanov backwards.
Okunaba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okunaba lands a nice uppercut.
Okunaba scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ramazanov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Okunaba lands a good knee to the midsection. Ramazanov won't want to take too many of those.
Okunaba connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ramazanov's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba lands a knee to the body.
Okunaba lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Okunaba.
Okunaba stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Okunaba connects with a knee to the head.
Okunaba working Ramazanov over with knees to the body.
Ramazanov takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okunaba.
Okunaba is leaning against Ramazanov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ramazanov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Okunaba landing knees to the head.
Ramazanov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ramazanov takes a knee right on the jaw!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okunaba creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Okunaba scores with a shot to the side of Ramazanov's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ramazanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Okunaba.
Okunaba pushes Ramazanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okunaba.
Okunaba throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenton Okunaba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenton Okunaba's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ramazanov throws out a loose jab but Okunaba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okunaba gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ramazanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ramazanov scores with a shot to the side of Okunaba's head.
Ramazanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okunaba using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ramazanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Okunaba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okunaba blocking some punches.
Okunaba lands a body punch.
Okunaba has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Okunaba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ramazanov backwards.
Okunaba putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ramazanov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Okunaba with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Okunaba pushes Ramazanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okunaba stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kenton Okunaba has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ramazanov is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Okunaba.
Okunaba lands a hook that snaps the head of Ramazanov backwards.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but Ramazanov blocks with his arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Okunaba obliges.
Okunaba digs a right hand into Ramazanov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ramazanov's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramazanov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Okunaba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramazanov can do to turn this around?
Okunaba using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Okunaba throws a knee to the head but misses.
Okunaba scores with a knee to the head.
Okunaba cracks Ramazanov with a nice body shot.
Okunaba is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Okunaba landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Okunaba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Okunaba using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ramazanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Okunaba scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees in the clinch landing for Okunaba.
Okunaba lands a knee to the head.
Okunaba scores with a knee to the head.
Okunaba lands a nice uppercut.
Okunaba lands a body shot in the clinch.
Okunaba throws a knee to the head but misses.
Okunaba landing knees to the head.
Okunaba utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Okunaba connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ramazanov's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Okunaba.
A left hand lands to the body for Okunaba.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Okunaba.
Okunaba blocks a body shot from Ramazanov.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Okunaba scores with a shot to the side of Ramazanov's head.
Ramazanov lands a body shot.
Ramazanov takes a shot to the head.
Okunaba lands a knee to the head.
Okunaba lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ramazanov lands with a light punch inside.
Okunaba with a knee to the head.
Okunaba crunches a lovely knee into Ramazanov's ribcage.
Okunaba scores a nice knee to the body.
Ramazanov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Okunaba throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Ramazanov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba looking to throw knees to the head but Ramazanov is blocking nicely.
Ramazanov is looking to break free of the clinch but Okunaba has double underhooks.
Okunaba scores with a knee to the head.
Ramazanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Okunaba throws a leg kick which misses Ramazanov's front leg but catches the back leg as Ramazanov tries to avoid it.
Ramazanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Okunaba lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ramazanov will feel that in the morning.
Okunaba takes one to the side of the head.
Ramazanov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ramazanov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Okunaba. That one must have hurt.
Okunaba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Okunaba scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Okunaba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okunaba lands a really nice looking cross but Ramazanov seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Okunaba there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramazanov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okunaba.
Ramazanov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ramazanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okunaba moves away.
Okunaba wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ramazanov throws a looping overhand right but Okunaba ducks down to avoid it.
Okunaba doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Okunaba takes the fight into the clinch.
Ramazanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ramazanov tries to stall but Okunaba uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but Ramazanov blocks with his arms.
Ramazanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okunaba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okunaba is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Okunaba misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenton Okunaba dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kenton Okunaba's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Okunaba throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ramazanov throws a shot from downtown. Okunaba moves away and avoids it.
Crunch! Okunaba slams his shin into Ramazanov's torso.
Ramazanov misses the shot to the body.
Pavlo Ramazanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramazanov blocks a head kick by Okunaba.
Ramazanov throws a right hand that Okunaba ducks under and follows up with a left that Okunaba also avoids with ease.
Okunaba ducks under a wild hook from Ramazanov.
Okunaba tries to clinch up.
Ramazanov tries to bum rush Okunaba with a series of wild strikes but Okunaba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Ramazanov.
Pavlo Ramazanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramazanov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ramazanov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Okunaba throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ramazanov's head.
Ramazanov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ramazanov looks to land a right hand but Okunaba moved out of range.
Okunaba wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ramazanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramazanov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Okunaba doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Okunaba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramazanov.
Okunaba throws a head kick that misses.
Okunaba ducks under a wild hook from Ramazanov.
Okunaba tries to clinch up but Ramazanov circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramazanov. Okunaba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okunaba scores with a kick to the midsection.
Okunaba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ramazanov doesn't seem bothered though.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Okunaba - that will leave a mark!
Ramazanov misses with a hook.
Okunaba is looking to counter the offense by Ramazanov and move into the clinch.
Ramazanov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Okunaba scores with a hook to the body. Ramazanov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Okunaba thows a body kick. Ramazanov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Okunaba here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Some wild striking there from Ramazanov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramazanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Okunaba is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Okunaba there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Okunaba scores with a push kick.
Okunaba has Ramazanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Okunaba throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ramazanov blocks it with crossed arms.
Okunaba landing knees to the body.
Okunaba lands a body shot in the clinch.
Okunaba connects with a knee to the head.
Okunaba scores with a shot to the side of Ramazanov's head.
Okunaba connects with a knee to the head.
Okunaba with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Okunaba scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Okunaba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Okunaba is working Ramazanov over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ramazanov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Okunaba landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Okunaba with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but Ramazanov blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Okunaba.
Okunaba landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ramazanov tries to stall but Okunaba uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Okunaba landing knees to the head.
Okunaba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okunaba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okunaba lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Okunaba working Ramazanov over with knees to the body.
Ramazanov lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramazanov lands a left hand.
Ramazanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramazanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Okunaba scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ramazanov lands with a left to the head.
Okunaba scores with a shot to the side of Ramazanov's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba connects with a knee to the head.
Ramazanov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ramazanov tries a body shot but Okunaba blocks it.
Ramazanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramazanov tries to stall but Okunaba uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Okunaba lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ramazanov misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Okunaba.
Okunaba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okunaba landing knees to the body.
Okunaba lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Okunaba lands with a right to the head.
Okunaba landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okunaba lands a hook that snaps the head of Ramazanov backwards.
Okunaba crunches a lovely knee into Ramazanov's ribcage.
Okunaba landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Okunaba lands a right hand.
Okunaba cracks Ramazanov with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenton Okunaba clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kenton Okunaba's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Okunaba throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Okunaba - that will leave a mark!
A solid leg kick lands there for Okunaba.
Ramazanov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Okunaba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ramazanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okunaba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramazanov.
Ramazanov swings for the body but Okunaba moves out of range.
Ramazanov throws a hook to the side of Okunaba's head but Okunaba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okunaba wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ramazanov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Okunaba.
A big left from Ramazanov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramazanov fails to land with a series of punches.
Ramazanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramazanov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Okunaba. Ramazanov shrugs it off though.
Okunaba scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okunaba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramazanov walks into a stiff left hand from Okunaba.
Ramazanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Okunaba lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ramazanov will feel that in the morning.
Okunaba scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice body kick from Okunaba.
Okunaba fakes the leg kick and cracks Ramazanov in the body.
Nice body punch from Okunaba.
Okunaba fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ramazanov, pushing him back against the cage.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ramazanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Okunaba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ramazanov takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okunaba lands a knee to the head.
Okunaba with a knee to the head.
Okunaba crunches a lovely knee into Ramazanov's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba landing knees to the body.
Okunaba landing knees to the head.
Okunaba landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Okunaba working Ramazanov over with knees to the body.
Ramazanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Okunaba utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Okunaba scores with a knee to the head.
Okunaba connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ramazanov's face.
Ramazanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramazanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but Ramazanov blocks it.
Ramazanov can't find room to land a body shot as Okunaba controls the action.
Ramazanov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Okunaba throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ramazanov blocks it with crossed arms.
Ramazanov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Okunaba is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Okunaba unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ramazanov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Okunaba is working Ramazanov over against the cage.
Okunaba lands an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Okunaba.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Okunaba scores with a nice short uppercut.
Okunaba lands an uppercut.
Okunaba misses with a knee strike.
Ramazanov avoiding damage as Okunaba throws knees to the body.
Ramazanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Ramazanov.
Ramazanov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Okunaba cracks a nice hook into Ramazanov's ribs.
Okunaba looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ramazanov.
Ramazanov lands the left hand.
Okunaba moves into range and clinches up with Ramazanov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramazanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Okunaba.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba dodges an elbow strike from Ramazanov.
Okunaba lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Okunaba prevents a body shot from Ramazanov.
Okunaba connects with a knee to the head.
Ramazanov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees in the clinch landing for Okunaba.
Okunaba connects with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Okunaba scores with a nice short uppercut.
Okunaba misses with a knee to the head.
Okunaba pushes Ramazanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okunaba with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ramazanov manages to break the clinch.
Okunaba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramazanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Okunaba.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramazanov scores with a shot to the body.
Ramazanov misses with an uppercut.
Okunaba thumps Ramazanov with a low kick.
Ramazanov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenton Okunaba had his way with Pavlo Ramazanov in that round.
The cut man is working on Kenton Okunaba's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Okunaba thows a body kick. Ramazanov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Okunaba goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Ramazanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ramazanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okunaba lands a nice looking body shot.
Ramazanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Okunaba.
Okunaba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ramazanov misses with a straight left.
Okunaba is looking to wear down Ramazanov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ramazanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramazanov throws a big shot that misses.
Okunaba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramazanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okunaba misses with a body kick.
Donk. Ramazanov catches Okunaba right on the button with a cross.
Okunaba misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Ramazanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramazanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crunch! Okunaba slams his shin into Ramazanov's torso.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okunaba. Ramazanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramazanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Okunaba.
Some wild striking there from Ramazanov.
Ramazanov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ramazanov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ramazanov misses the jab.
Okunaba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramazanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Okunaba. Beautiful body shot.
Ramazanov throws a hook but Okunaba avoids it easily.
Okunaba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramazanov.
Kenton Okunaba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramazanov throws a big shot that misses.
Ramazanov throws a body punch but Okunaba moves out of range.
Okunaba moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Ramazanov misses.
Okunaba is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ramazanov.
Okunaba rushes Ramazanov and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramazanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramazanov misses with a body punch.
Ramazanov throws a head punch that misses.
Ramazanov tries to break free but Okunaba pushes him back against the cage.
Pavlo Ramazanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramazanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okunaba blocking some punches.
Ramazanov has a couple of punches blocked by Okunaba.
Okunaba lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramazanov breaks from the clinch.
Ramazanov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Okunaba. That one must have hurt.
Ramazanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okunaba.
Ramazanov throws the left hand but Okunaba avoids the punch easily.
Ramazanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okunaba manages to avoid it.
Ramazanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okunaba.
Ramazanov throws a body punch but Okunaba moves out of range.
Ramazanov misses with an uppercut. Okunaba saw that one coming.
Okunaba dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ramazanov. That did some damage!
Okunaba scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ramazanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Okunaba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ramazanov at a distance.
Ramazanov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Okunaba scores with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramazanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Okunaba blocks a jab.
Okunaba is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ramazanov.
A left lands for Okunaba.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramazanov. Okunaba does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Ramazanov misses.
Ramazanov takes a swing at Okunaba's ribcage but misses.
Okunaba lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ramazanov tests Okunaba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Okunaba avoids the body shot from Ramazanov.
As Ramazanov tries to get set, Okunaba tries to push him back and clinch up but Ramazanov manages to avoid the attempt.
Ramazanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okunaba fakes the leg kick and cracks Ramazanov in the body.
Okunaba scores with a nice body kick.
Okunaba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramazanov.
Okunaba lands with a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kenton Okunaba.
Well Okunaba 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenton Okunaba!
Kenton Okunaba retains his heavyweight title!
Kenton Okunaba decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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