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MFN 296: Lemieux vs. Moribe 3 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jai McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rowan Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jai McCracken could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rowan Stevenson's chin.
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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
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jai McCracken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rowan Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from McCracken.
Stevenson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McCracken lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stevenson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stevenson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stevenson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stevenson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCracken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCracken on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Jai McCracken has been cut.
Stevenson misses with a looping left.
McCracken ducks under a wild hook from Stevenson.
Jai McCracken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCracken throws a lazy head kick
letting Stevenson counter with a right hand.
McCracken ducks under a wild hook from Stevenson.
McCracken lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevenson throws a series of punches but McCracken avoids them all with ease.
Stevenson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stevenson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling McCracken to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCracken takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stevenson moves out of range as McCracken throws a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCracken.
McCracken throws a jab but it's blocked by Stevenson.
Stevenson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stevenson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stevenson throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCracken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCracken backing away here, and Stevenson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice shot lands for McCracken.
Stevenson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stevenson throws a solid leg kick but McCracken takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stevenson.
McCracken will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCracken tries to bum rush Stevenson with a series of wild strikes but Stevenson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCracken missing with a left hand there. Stevenson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson throws a body shot but no joy.
Stevenson slips a straight right by McCracken.
Stevenson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice jab there from McCracken.
A bone on bone clash there as Stevenson blocks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCracken. Stevenson does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCracken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCracken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stevenson.
Stevenson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stevenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCracken swings for the body but Stevenson moves out of range.
Stevenson scores with the left hand. McCracken knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCracken throws a hook but Stevenson avoids it easily.
It seemed like Stevenson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCracken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stevenson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCracken lands with a right hand.
Stevenson swings for the body but McCracken moves out of range.
Stevenson moves into range and clinches up with McCracken.
Stevenson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCrackens head.
McCracken blocking some punches.
McCracken wants to break free but Stevenson has control.
Stevenson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McCracken.
Stevenson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stevenson lands a left hand.
Stevenson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McCracken's defenses.
Stevenson scores with a shot to the side of McCracken's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCracken tries to break free but Stevenson pushes him back against the cage.
Stevenson digs a right hand underneath McCracken's ribcage. McCracken let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Stevenson.
Good body shot from Stevenson.
McCracken is breathing heavily.
Stevenson misses with a body punch.
Stevenson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCracken backwards.
Stevenson lands an elbow inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stevenson lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCracken backwards.
McCracken has had enough of the clinch but Stevenson keeps him there for the moment.
Stevenson is pushing McCracken up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stevenson tries to throw a body punch but McCracken avoids it by throwing Stevenson back against the cage.
McCracken looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McCracken pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stevenson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good work by Stevenson as he checks the leg kick.
Stevenson connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rowan Stevenson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jai McCracken's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stevenson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stevenson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stevenson throws out a loose jab but McCracken uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and McCracken tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by McCracken.
Stevenson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCracken at a distance.
Stevenson lands with a good body shot.
Jab by McCracken.
McCracken throws a head kick but Stevenson moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Stevenson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stevenson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stevenson looks to land a right hand but McCracken moved out of range.
McCracken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from McCracken misses the target.
Stevenson throws out a counter right but McCracken avoids it with no problem.
McCracken misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Stevenson to counter with a crisp jab.
McCracken staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCracken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCracken misses with the combination.
Stevenson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
McCracken takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stevenson swings for the body but McCracken moves out of range.
McCracken pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stevenson back to the cage. McCracken follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stevenson slips under a jab.
McCracken throws a lazy uppercut
and Stevenson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stevenson throws a big shot that misses.
Nice straight punches there by McCracken. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McCracken.
Stevenson blocks the body kick.
Stevenson thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCracken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCracken misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stevenson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCracken.
McCracken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCracken avoids the body shot from Stevenson.
McCracken doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McCracken takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jai McCracken's cut is getting worse.
Stevenson takes a swing at McCracken's ribcage but misses.
McCracken misses with an uppercut.
Stevenson unleashes a big counter combination but McCracken bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McCracken feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stevensons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stevenson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson throws a low kick but it's checked well by McCracken.
McCracken throws a hook but Stevenson avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stevenson! But no joy.
Stevenson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Stevenson does it's job there.
Stevenson throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick from Stevenson is predictable there
and Stevenson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCracken throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stevenson counters with a right hand to the body.
McCracken looks to land a combination but Stevenson avoids it well.
McCracken lands a right hook to the body.
Stevenson digs a good body shot into McCracken's ribs.
McCracken missing with a left hand there. Stevenson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stevenson scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from McCracken misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from McCracken.
Stevenson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCracken.
Stevenson loads up on a big right hand but McCracken slips the punch.
Good shot there by McCracken.
McCracken throws a sloppy head kick and Stevenson moves out of range easily.
McCracken walks into a left hand.
McCracken lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stevenson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stevenson just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy left from McCracken finds it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A thudding body kick lands there by McCracken!
McCracken tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCracken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stevenson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rowan Stevenson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jai McCracken's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Stevenson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stevenson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McCracken checks it well.
McCracken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stevenson.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCracken. Stevenson does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCracken cracks Stevenson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCracken misses with a right hand
and Stevenson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice cross by McCracken.
McCracken looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stevenson moves forwards but McCracken connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stevenson is rocked!
McCracken throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Stevenson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stevenson is still on wobbly legs! Can McCracken finish him?
McCracken misses with a looping left.
Good exchange - Stevenson coming out on top.
McCracken takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCracken rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stevenson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCracken swings widly with a right hand
enabling Stevenson to counter with a crisp jab.
McCracken is rocked!
The fighters circling - McCracken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oh McCracken is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson walks into a jab.
McCracken seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters circling - McCracken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stevenson gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! McCracken gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jai McCracken!
During a confident post fight interview, Jai McCracken thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Rowan Stevenson was interviewed post fight and said 'I bow before my opponent. He was weak. I was sick. Had the Brazilian swine flu, or gonorrhea?'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Myers Hockles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AL Lickertwat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Great wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Myers Hockles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 23 - 1, fighting out of New York, AL Lickertwat!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hockles slips a straight right by Lickertwat.
Hockles throws a sloppy head kick and Lickertwat moves out of range easily.
Lickertwat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hockles fails to land the takedown.
Hockles misses with a body kick.
Lickertwat avoids the head kick by Hockles.
And Lickertwat tries to counter it with a takedown but Hockles pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hockles shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lickertwat as he avoids it easily.
Lickertwat getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hockles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hockles shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hockles thows a huge punch but Lickertwat dodges it nicely.
Lickertwat keeping hold of Hockles's head, controlling as best he can.
Lickertwat tries to roll over but Hockles keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hockles missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lickertwat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hockles is working away from the top position though.
Hockles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lickertwat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lickertwat wants to control but Hockles is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lickertwat has hold of Hockles's hands but Hockles slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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. Hockles connects with a nice short shot to Lickertwat's temple.
Lickertwat is trying to get back to full guard.
Lickertwat slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hockles is sitting in close to Lickertwat's body. Lickertwat has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hockles is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hockles is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Lickertwat.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). AL Lickertwat!
AL Lickertwat gave a mention to Milwaukee's Best Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borislav Vovchanchyn (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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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruce Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Borislav Vovchanchyn!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vovchanchyn throws a right hand that Banner ducks under and follows up with a left that Banner also avoids with ease.
Banner clinches.
Vovchanchyn gets through Banner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Banner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vovchanchyn scores with a shoulder strike.
Vovchanchyn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A clash of legs there as Banner blocks the low kick.
Banner has Vovchanchyn up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Vovchanchyn on the inside.
Banner 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.
Vovchanchyn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banner tries to clinch up.
Vovchanchyn throws a counter combo.
Banner misses with a series of wild punches.
Banner pushes Vovchanchyn up against the cage in a clinch.
Vovchanchyn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Banner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner pushes off an throws an elbow but Vovchanchyn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vovchanchyn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Banner breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn lands a lovely overhand right.
Vovchanchyn motions for Banner to come forward. Vovchanchyn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Banner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Banner drives through and clinches with Vovchanchyn against the cage.
Banner leaning against his opponent.
Vovchanchyn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vovchanchyn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banner tries to move into range but Vovchanchyn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Banner takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Banner is rocked!
Vovchanchyn swats away the attempt to clinch by Banner.
Oh Banner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vovchanchyn throws a lazy uppercut
and Banner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vovchanchyn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vovchanchyn lands a right hook to the body.
Banner seems to have got his legs back now.
Banner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vovchanchyn letting Banner take a breather here.
Banner breaks from the clinch.
Vovchanchyn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Banner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vovchanchyn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Banner wants to clinch up but Vovchanchyn keeps it at a distance.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch but Vovchanchyn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vovchanchyn gets tackled into the cage by Banner. Banner maintains the clinch.
Banner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vovchanchyn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Banner throws a lazy right hand but Vovchanchyn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Banner moves into the clinch successfully.
Banner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vovchanchyn breaks from the clinch.
Vovchanchyn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Banner.
An inside leg kick from Vovchanchyn misses.
Vovchanchyn throws a looping overhand right but Banner ducks down to avoid it.
Vovchanchyn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vovchanchyn has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Banner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vovchanchyn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Banner throws the left hand but Vovchanchyn avoids the punch easily.
Banner tries to clinch there but Vovchanchyn circles away.
Banner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner misses with a two punch combination.
Banner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vovchanchyn manages to avoid it.
Vovchanchyn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Banner tries to clinch up
and Vovchanchyn counters with a straight right hand.
Banner moves away from the strike by Vovchanchyn.
Banner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bruce Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner misses with a head kick.
Banner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vovchanchyn manages to avoid it.
Banner is looking to clinch but Vovchanchyn is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vovchanchyn! But no joy.
Banner is looking to clinch.
Vovchanchyn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Banner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Banner walks into a left hand.
Vovchanchyn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vovchanchyn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vovchanchyn counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner throws a right hand that Vovchanchyn ducks under and follows up with a left that Vovchanchyn also avoids with ease.
Vovchanchyn sends Banner crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Vovchanchyn is motioning to the referee to let Banner up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vovchanchyn drops Banner with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Banner! Vovchanchyn dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borislav Vovchanchyn!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyroil Smoochie Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Putin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: "Ace of Spades" by Motorhead. Jonas Putin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyroil Smoochie Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonas Putin!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Putin misses.
Smoochie Wallace misses the shot to the body.
Putin takes one to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Putin.
Putin moves in looking to clinch but Smoochie Wallace pushes him off.
Putin moves out of range of the body kick.
Putin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smoochie Wallace scores with a nice body kick.
Putin connects with a solid leg kick.
Smoochie Wallace throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Putin on the side of the head.
Putin doesn't manage to clinch there - Smoochie Wallace circles away.
Smoochie Wallace lands with a shot to the body.
Putin looks to score with a jab to the body but Smoochie Wallace is just out of range.
Putin walks into a straight right hand from Smoochie Wallace.
Putin is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smoochie Wallace lands a brutal uppercut that launches Putin off his feet! Putin tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyroil Smoochie Wallace!
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonqw Fray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gotard Krasnodebski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gotard Krasnodebski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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36
164 lbs
37 - 13 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonqw Fray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Gotard Krasnodebski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krasnodebski misses with a lunging right hand
and Fray counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Krasnodebski!
Krasnodebski is trying to buck Fray off.
Fray goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Krasnodebski rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fray's guard! Nice work there by Krasnodebski!
Fray wants to sweep but no luck.
Fray is trying to keep Krasnodebski in close.
We've been hearing good reports from Fray's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Krasnodebski content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fray is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fray working for a triangle but Krasnodebski defends it easily.
Krasnodebski is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Fray has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Krasnodebski is looking to defend but Fray has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Krasnodebski! Fray pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Krasnodebski taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jonqw Fray!
In his post fight interview, Jonqw Fray gave a big smile as he said 'You were saying Mon Ami.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Kehoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kehoe comes into the arena with "Master of Puppets" by Metallica blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
175 lbs
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174 lbs
36 - 21 - 2 |
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World class 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
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Kehoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Barry Allen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kehoe throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Allen was covering up waiting for the punch and Kehoe finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kehoe is looking to work some ground and pound but Allen has wrist control.
Kehoe wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving.
Kehoe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kehoe postures up and lands a big shot to Allen's brow.
Allen being controlled here, momentarily.
Kehoe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kehoe is looking to work some ground and pound but Allen has wrist control.
Kehoe throws a strike but Allen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kehoe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kehoe is pulling down on Allen's head. It's preventing any offense from Allen, at least for the moment.
Kehoe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Allen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kehoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Allen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kehoe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Allen manages to get himself to full guard.
Kehoe with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe looking to sit in guard and control but Allen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kehoe looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Allen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kehoe trying to control here.
Kehoe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Allen content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe is looking to improve his position.
Kehoe is trying is best to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kehoe missing with punches from the bottom.
Allen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
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 Andrew Kehoe will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kehoe shoots in for a takedown but Allen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kehoe fails with a takedown attempt.
Allen swings for the body but Kehoe moves out of range.
Kehoe moves out of range as Allen strikes.
Allen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kehoe is out of range and Allen settles back down.
It looked like Kehoe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kehoe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Andrew Kehoe has been cut.
Kehoe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Allen has time to react.
Kehoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Kehoe moves out of range as Allen strikes.
Allen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kehoe misses the body punch
and Allen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kehoe throws a leg kick
and Allen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Allen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Allen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Allen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice side step and Allen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Allen cracks a nice hook into Kehoe's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kehoe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kehoe misses with a right hand
letting Allen counter with a right hand.
Kehoe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Kehoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allen walks into a stiff left hand from Kehoe.
Kehoe connects with a right hand. Allen shakes it off.
Allen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Allen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barry Allen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kehoe throws a big shot that misses.
Kehoe throws a poor cross that misses
and Allen counters with a thumping low kick.
Kehoe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Allen is out of range.
Allen counters with a body kick.
Allen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kehoe.
Kehoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Kehoe scores with a nice head shot.
Kehoe misses with a straight right.
Barry Allen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kehoe takes a jab right on the kisser.
A nice leg kick lands there from Allen.
Kehoe moves away from the strike by Allen.
Kehoe half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen's corner calls for a 1-2. Allen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kehoe throws the left hand but Allen avoids the punch easily.
Kehoe moves out of range of the body kick from Allen.
Allen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Good standup being displayed there by Kehoe as he connects with a hook.
Allen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kehoe.
Allen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kehoe blocks it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Allen, right into the meat.
Kehoe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Allen counters with a nice leg kick.
Kehoe misses with a straight left.
Kehoe drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Allen keeping moving, preventing Kehoe from controlling successfully.
Kehoe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Allen's head.
Kehoe trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
Allen has his hands on Kehoe's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kehoe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Allen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Allen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Allen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Allen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kehoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kehoe wants to pass the guard but Allen is keeping the position.
Kehoe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kehoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Allen.
A head kick misses from Allen.
A little feinted left hand from Kehoe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Allen, right into the meat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kehoe.
Kehoe misses with a hook
and Allen counters with a nice uppercut.
Allen staying out of range there.
Allen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kehoe.
A telegraphed right hand from Kehoe misses the target.
Allen throws out a counter right but Kehoe avoids it with no problem.
Allen misses with an uppercut. Kehoe saw that one coming.
Kehoe looks for a takedown but Allen sprawls well.
Kehoe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Allen is out of range.
Allen throws a leg kick but Kehoe moved away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Allen.
Kehoe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kehoe looks for a takedown but Allen sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Allen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrew Kehoe's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kehoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Allen.
Allen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Allen tries to land a body kick
and Kehoe counters with a stiff right hand.
Kehoe cracks Allen with a good jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Allen, right into the meat.
Andrew Kehoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Kehoe does no damage.
Kehoe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kehoe moves out of range as Allen strikes.
Kehoe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Allen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kehoe lands with a good body shot.
Allen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kehoe takes one on the button.
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!
Allen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kehoe's calf.
Kehoe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Allen pinned against the cage. Allen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kehoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Allen throws out the jab.
Kehoe misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kehoe.
Kehoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Allen throws a body kick that misses.
Allen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kehoe throws a looping overhand right but Allen ducks down to avoid it.
Kehoe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Allen throws the left hand but Kehoe avoids the punch easily.
Kehoe drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Allen manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
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!
Allen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Allen.
Allen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Allen blocks a body shot from Kehoe.
Still in the clinch, Kehoe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kehoe tries to stall but Allen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kehoe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Allens head.
Kehoe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen has a couple of punches blocked by Kehoe.
Allen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kehoe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Allen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Allen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Allen.
Allen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kehoes head.
Kehoe is rocked!
Kehoe scores with a shoulder strike.
Allen is trying to stall.
Kehoe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Allen blocks a body shot from Kehoe.
Allen gets underhooks to prevent Kehoe's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Kehoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kehoe blocking some punches.
Allen is working Kehoe over against the cage.
Allen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kehoe up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe tries to throw a body punch but Allen avoids it by throwing Kehoe back against the cage.
Kehoe goes for a takedown attempt but Allen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kehoe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kehoe jabs Allen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kehoe misses with a hook. Allen ducked under it nicely.
Kehoe shoots and misses
and Allen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kehoe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oh Kehoe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Allen gets caught flat footed, as Kehoe shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Allen is looking to stand up but Kehoe isn't so interested in that idea.
Kehoe seems to have got his legs back now.
Kehoe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Allen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Allen pulls Kehoe in close to his closed guard and prevents Kehoe from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Allen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kehoe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kehoe throws a big elbow that misses.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Allen is pulling down on Kehoe's head to control his posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kehoe cracks Allen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Allen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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 Andrew Kehoe.
I think Kehoe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Andrew Kehoe!
A relieved looking Andrew Kehoe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pookie Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sellus Gravius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Ride The Train. Gravius has chosen Morrowind as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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29
285 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
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35
330 lbs
37 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pookie Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sellus Gravius!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Gravius counters with a stiff right hand.
Gravius lands with a right hand.
It looks like Pookie Jackson has been cut.
A low kick from Jackson misses
and Gravius counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gravius lands a big head kick that sends Jackson tumbling to the mat! Gravius takes a step backwards and waves Jackson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gravius has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gravius cracks Jackson with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Jackson tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Gravius pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Jackson is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sellus Gravius! Sellus Gravius retains his super heavyweight title!
Sellus Gravius was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juan Koski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kanchai Suya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koski comes into the arena with Accept - Head Over Heels blaring out of the sound system. 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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156 lbs
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28
162 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juan Koski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kanchai Suya!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suya circles away quickly and effectively.
A chopping leg kick lands by Suya.
Suya has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Suya buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Suya.
Suya avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Suya lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Koski sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Suya feints and then cracks Koski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koski down.
Koski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Suya is able to avoid easily.
Suya throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kanchai Suya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suya connects with a leg kick. Koski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Koski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Koski throws a right and a left that Suya avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Koski.
Suya looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Suya tries to land a front kick but Koski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Koski scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suya throws a head kick that half lands.
Suya throws a poor cross that misses
and Koski counters with a right hand to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Suya.
Koski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Suya looks for the body kick but Koski saw that one coming.
Koski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Suya tries to counter by closing the distance.
Koski throws a big shot that misses.
Suya is looking to slow Koski down with leg kicks.
Suya leaves Koski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Suya tried to score with a low kick but Koski checks it.
Suya wants to slow Koski down by chopping away at his legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Suya.
Koski throws a nice looking combination but Suya bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Suya misses with a kick to the body
and Koski counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Suya misses with a head kick.
Koski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Suya lands an overhand right.
Suya missing with a left hand there. Koski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Suya, right into the meat.
Suya fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Suya wants to land a leg kick but Koski is out of range.
Koski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Suya buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Suya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Suya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Suya connects with a solid leg kick.
Suya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Koski blocks the leg kick.
Koski tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice straight punches there by Suya. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Suya.
Kanchai Suya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut lands for Suya. That snapped Koski's head back.
Suya scores with the left hand. Koski knows he should have avoided that one.
Suya scores with a head kick.
Suya fakes the leg kick and cracks Koski in the body.
Koski throws a jab when Suya was well out of range.
Suya tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Suya throws a head kick but Koski moves out of range.
Suya checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Suya.
Koski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koski trying to control the action but Suya is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koski is really struggling to control Suya but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Koski is pressing down on Suya's thigh, looking to free his foot. Suya is holding on for now.
Koski is keen to just control but Suya is a slippery customer.
Suya looks like he's trying to stand up.
Koski throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Suya to regain full guard.
Koski throwing strikes but missing.
Koski won't allow Suya to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kanchai Suya 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.
Koski throws a body punch but Suya moves out of range.
Koski throws a sloppy head kick and Suya moves out of range easily.
Koski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Suya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kanchai Suya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick lands there from Suya.
Suya on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Koski. Koski obviously looking to wear him down.
Koski shoots in looking for a takedown but Suya manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Koski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Suya lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koski's sensitive parts.
Suya tries to sprawl but Koski drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Suya wants to get back to his feet.
Koski is working for a submission of some sort.
Suya is staying active underneath Koski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suya is trying to stand.
Suya avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koski.
Koski wants to control but Suya is keeping him busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Koski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Suya defending well though.
Koski thows a huge punch but Suya dodges it nicely.
Suya wants to get back to his feet.
Koski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Suya is looking to escape.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Koski lands a nice looking body kick.
Suya connects with a leg kick. Koski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koski throws a poor cross that misses
and Suya finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Koski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Suya avoids the body shot from Koski.
Suya tries a quick counter leg kick but Koski is wise to it.
Suya looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Suya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Koski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Suya throws a head kick but Koski moves out of range.
Koski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Suya has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Suya throws a sloppy head kick
and Koski counters with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suya turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Koski looks to land a left hand but Suya moved out of range nicely.
Koski is looking to slow Suya down with leg kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Suya 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 Koski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Koski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Koski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Suya throws a wild body kick that Koski sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suya misses with a left hand
and Koski counters with a good low kick that Suya was not able to check.
Koski will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Suya moves out of range as Koski throws a body kick.
Koski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Suya finds it's way round the side to connect with Koski's head.
Suya slips a jab from Koski.
Suya pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Suya fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Koski checks it well.
Koski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Koski misses with a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Koski blocks the low kick.
Koski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Suya looks to throw a body kick
and Koski counters with a thumping low kick.
Koski cracks Suya with a good jab.
Koski slips under a jab.
Suya pivots, looking for a leg kick but Koski is out of range and Suya settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suya thuds his shin into the meat of Koski's side.
Suya avoids the body shot from Koski.
Koski backing away here, and Suya unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Suya slips under a jab from Koski.
Suya connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koski misses with a jab to the body
and Suya counters with a low kick, right behind Koski 's knee.
Suya throws a front kick that sends Koski stumbling back into the cage.
Suya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suya dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koski. That did some damage!
Suya lets loose with a powerful body kick. Koski will feel that in the morning.
Koski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Koski throws a push kick but Suya slaps the foot to one side.
Suya lands a head shot.
Koski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Koski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Juan Koski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Koski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Koski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Koski checks the leg kick.
Koski blocks a head kick by Suya.
Koski looks to land a body kick but Suya moved away.
Suya is looking to slow Koski down with leg kicks.
Suya staying out of range there.
Koski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Suya throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Koski shoots for a takedown but Suya saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suya connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Suya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Koski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Suya can pounce on him.
Suya misses with a low kick.
Suya lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koski's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koski throws a hook to the side of Suya's head but Suya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A good leg kick by Koski.
Suya avoids a kick to the body.
Suya feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Koski's calf.
Koski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Suya misses with a body kick.
Suya just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKoski.
Koski moves out of range as Suya throws a body kick.
Suya keeps Koski at a distance using the push kick.
Suya takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Koski takes one to the side of the head.
Suya tried to score with a low kick but Koski checks it.
Koski scores with a nice right hand.
Koski lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Koski.
Suya is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koski drops Suya with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Suya! Koski dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Koski!
Juan Koski decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Galdra Kiddi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salosen Mara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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33
170 lbs
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176 lbs
21 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Galdra Kiddi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Salosen Mara!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mara misses with a wild body shot.
Kiddi throws a sloppy head kick and Mara moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiddi. Mara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mara is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kiddi with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kiddi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mara scores with a decent looking hook.
A shot to the body from Mara misses
and Kiddi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mara scores with a sloppy right hand. Kiddi should have avoided that one.
It looks like Galdra Kiddi has been cut.
Kiddi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kiddi looks to land a body kick but Mara moved away.
Kiddi jabs at Mara's body.
Kiddi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mara.
Nice defenses there by Kiddi.
An attempted straight right counter from Kiddi misses the target.
Kiddi connects with a looping right hand.
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!
Kiddi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Mara was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mara cracks Kiddi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mara lands a really nice looking cross but Kiddi seems unphased.
Kiddi misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiddi scores with the left hand. Mara knows he should have avoided that one.
Kiddi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GTi 888 in the buildup to the fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kiddi.
Kiddi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mara manages to avoid it.
Mara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kiddi takes a swing at Mara's ribcage but misses.
Mara throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kiddi tests Mara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mara looks for the body kick but Kiddi saw that one coming.
Mara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kiddi throws a jab when Mara was well out of range.
Mara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kiddi scores with a jab to the body.
Kiddi misses with a body shot.
Mara thinks about the counter body kick.
Kiddi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiddi throws a jab but it's blocked by Mara.
Kiddi misses with a looping left.
Kiddi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kiddi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salosen Mara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kiddi misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mara! But no joy.
Mara tries to score with a low kick but Kiddi moves his leg out of the way.
Nice straight punches there by Kiddi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kiddi.
Mara listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mara finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kiddi throws a sloppy head kick and Mara moves out of range easily.
Mara ducks under a wild hook from Kiddi.
Kiddi instigates a clinch.
Kiddi pushes Mara back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The referee calls for Kiddi to work.
Kiddi lands a nice uppercut.
Mara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kiddi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mara moves out of range as Kiddi strikes.
Kiddi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mara attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kiddi looks to land a right hand but Mara moved out of range.
Mara flicks out a counter leg kick but Kiddi steps away.
Kiddi misses with a left hand
and Mara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Mara lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kiddi doesn't seem phased though.
Mara slips under a jab.
A head kick from Kiddi lands but Mara takes it in his stride.
Kiddi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kiddi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kiddi is looking to chop away at Mara's legs.
Mara appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Kiddi misses.
Kiddi throws a lazy uppercut
and Mara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Kiddi tries to move into range but Mara moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kiddi throws a shot from downtown. Mara moves away and avoids it.
Kiddi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mara counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mara lands with a nice body kick.
Kiddi jabs Mara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mara lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kiddi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kiddi throws a low kick but Mara moves out of range easily.
Mara blocks a jab.
Mara tries a quick counter leg kick but Kiddi is wise to it.
Mara blocks a leg kick.
Kiddi lands a jab to the nose.
Kiddi misses with an uppercut.
Kiddi throws a leg kick but Mara checks it.
It seemed like Mara was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Mara tries to get set, Kiddi tries to push him back and clinch up but Mara manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mara lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kiddi walks into a stiff left hand from Mara.
Kiddi throws a body punch but Mara moves out of range.
Kiddi lands a lovely overhand right.
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 Galdra Kiddi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Galdra Kiddi'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.
Kiddi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kiddi throws the left hand but Mara avoids the punch easily.
Mara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kiddi.
Kiddi looks to score with a jab to the body but Mara is just out of range.
Kiddi throws a shot to the body.
Mara connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick from Kiddi is predictable there
and Mara counters with a nice body kick.
Mara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kiddi tries to land a front kick but Mara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kiddi throws a body shot but no joy.
Mara gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mara.
Kiddi misses the shot to the body.
Kiddi throws a sloppy body shot
and Mara counters with a solid body kick.
Mara scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiddi lands a jab to Mara's midsection.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kiddi checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiddi cracks Mara with a good jab.
Mara throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mara throws a nice looking combination but Kiddi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Kiddi.
Kiddi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mara at a distance.
Good shot there by Kiddi.
A big left from Kiddi misses.
Mara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiddi moves away.
Kiddi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Mara does it's job there.
Kiddi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kiddi misses with an uppercut. Mara saw that one coming.
Kiddi swings for the body but Mara moves out of range.
Kiddi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mara can pounce on him.
Kiddi throws a body shot but no joy.
Galdra Kiddi is winning the standup battle so far.
Mara moves forwards but Kiddi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Kiddi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kiddi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kiddi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mara.
Mara looks for the body kick but Kiddi saw that one coming.
Mara throws a body kick that misses.
A big left from Kiddi misses.
Mara scores with a leg kick.
Kiddi throws a good cross that connects.
Mara goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mara now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kiddi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mara throws out a powerful jab.
Kiddi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kiddi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mara in his tracks.
Kiddi checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kiddi.
Kiddi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mara.
Kiddi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Galdra Kiddi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Kiddi tenderised Mara's leg. Mara is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mara throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kiddi misses with a right hand
and Mara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mara uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kiddi has time to react.
Mara checks a leg kick.
Kiddi throws out a loose jab but Mara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mara ducks right into an uppercut from Kiddi.
A left lands for Mara.
Mara lands a really nice looking cross but Kiddi seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mara.
Mara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kiddi.
Jab from Mara.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mara, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Kiddi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mara.
Kiddi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kiddi throws a head kick but Mara moves out of range.
Kiddi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kiddi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mara scores with a decent looking hook.
Kiddi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kiddi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mara misses with a wild body shot.
Kiddi throws a big shot that misses.
Kiddi throws a leg kick
and Mara makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kiddi really felt that one!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kiddi misses with a body shot.
Mara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kiddi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kiddi is rocked!
Mara closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Kiddi! Mara dives in looking to finish! Kiddi is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salosen Mara!
A relieved looking Salosen Mara thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ron Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azusa Moribe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lemieux comes to the cage accompanied by Sliwa. Moribe has chosen Krayzie Bone - Drama as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ron Lemieux!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 2, fighting out of New York, Azusa Moribe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moribe ducks right into an uppercut from Lemieux.
Lemieux checks the leg kick.
Moribe misses with an uppercut. Lemieux saw that one coming.
Lemieux half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Moribe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lemieux darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Moribe's coach down at Green Line was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Moribe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Moribe avoids the body shot from Lemieux.
Lemieux moves out of range of the body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lemieux.
Lemieux scores with a punch to the head.
Moribe misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux throws a sloppy head kick
and Moribe counters by moving into the clinch.
Lemieux wants to stall.
Lemieux is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Moribe lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moribe lands a right hand.
Lemieux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lemieux moves out of range of the body kick.
Azusa Moribe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Moribe misses.
Moribe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lemieux throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Moribe counters with a nice body kick.
Moribe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lemieux manages to avoid it.
Lemieux moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Moribe misses with a jab to the body
and Lemieux counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Moribe pushes Lemieux off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lemieux lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Moribe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lemieux - the referee stops the clock and Moribe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lemieux. Moribe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lemieux avoids the head kick by Moribe.
Moribe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Moribe misses with a body kick.
Moribe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lemieux throws a nice outside leg kick.
Moribe is looking to slow Lemieux down with leg kicks.
Lemieux scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lemieux bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Moribe throws a hook to the side of Lemieux's head but Lemieux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lemieux wants to slow Moribe down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux misses with a hook
and Moribe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lemieux bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Moribe's head.
Lemieux throws a head kick that misses.
Lemieux is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lemieux scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lemieux will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lemieux sets himself, and Moribe steps forward looking for the clinch! Lemieux avoids it this time.
Moribe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lemieux.
Lemieux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moribe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Decent striking displayed by Lemieux there.
Lemieux misses with an uppercut. Moribe saw that one coming.
Lemieux clobbers Moribe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lemieux throws a low kick, looking for Moribe's leg but Moribe calmly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moribe misses with a body shot.
Lemieux is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lemieux lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lemieux misses the jab.
Lemieux really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A big right from Lemieux misses.
Lemieux checks a leg kick.
Lemieux attempts a counter takedown but Moribe avoids it well and moves away.
Moribe tries to close the distance and clinch but Lemieux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lemieux tests Moribe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lemieux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lemieux fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Moribe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Moribe moves forwards but Lemieux connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Lemieux dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lemieux buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Moribe misses with a hook to the body
and Lemieux decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Moribe's guard.
Moribe manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Moribe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lemieux - that will leave a mark!
Moribe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lemieux misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lemieux catches Moribe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Moribe with a nice cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Moribe.
A left lands for Lemieux.
Ron Lemieux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Lemieux.
Moribe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lemieux rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moribe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lemieux appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Moribe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lemieux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moribe can do to turn this around?
Moribe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Moribe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Moribe is looking to clinch.
Moribe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lemieux throws out the jab.
Moribe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lemieux shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lemieux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Moribe keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
Moribe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lemieux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Moribe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lemieux's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lemieux tries to free his leg and advance position but Moribe is retaining full guard.
Lemieux sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Moribe pulls Lemieux in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ron Lemieux is winning the standup battle so far.
Lemieux misses with a wild body shot.
Moribe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Moribe looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Moribe checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Moribe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lemieux throws a low kick, looking for Moribe's leg but Moribe calmly moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Moribe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lemieux misses with a body kick.
Lemieux scores with a jab.
Lemieux takes a swing at Moribe's ribcage but misses.
Moribe slips under a jab from Lemieux.
Moribe tries to counter with a clinch but Lemieux shakes him off and moves away.
Lemieux misses with a hook.
Lemieux getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Moribe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moribe follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Moribe.
Lemieux circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lemieux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lemieux half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Moribe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lemieux appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jab from Lemieux.
Lemieux throws a leg kick
and Moribe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Lemieux shoots in for a takedown but Moribe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Moribe wants to counter with a clinch but Lemieux pushes him away.
Lemieux lands a glancing blow to the side of Moribe's head.
Lemieux takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moribe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Moribe misses with a body punch.
Lemieux can't find room to land a body shot as Moribe controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ron Lemieux will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lemieux shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moribe as he jumps to the side.
Lemieux lands a jab.
Moribe checks a low kick from Lemieux.
A swing and a miss from Lemieux.
Moribe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lemieux.
Moribe unleashes a big counter combination but Lemieux bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Moribe wants to slow Lemieux down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux throws a lazy right hand but Moribe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Lemieux misses.
Moribe jabs Lemieux right on the nose. Lemieux blinks but takes it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lemieux, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moribe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lemieux fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Moribe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Ron Lemieux has been cut.
Moribe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lemieux lands a jab to Moribe's midsection.
Moribe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moribe checks the leg kick nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Lemieux.
Lemieux tries a low kick but Moribe avoids it.
Moribe moves out of range as Lemieux strikes.
Moribe only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux misses with a straight right.
Moribe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Moribe throws a wild body kick that Lemieux sees coming a mile off.
Lemieux feinted with a counter takedown.
Lemieux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moribe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moribe wants to clinch.
Lemieux appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Moribe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lemieux turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moribe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lemieux.
Moribe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Moribe has time to react.
Moribe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lemieux throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lemieux looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moribe is fending him off so far but Lemieux persists. Nope, Moribe circles away and we're back to standing.
Lemieux shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Moribe's guard.
Moribe is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Lemieux prevents a body shot from Moribe.
Moribe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lemieux's elbow.
Lemieux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moribe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Lemieux looking to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Moribe as Lemieux tries to tie him up.
Moribe is leaning against Lemieux and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moribe throws a head punch that misses.
Moribe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Moribe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lemieux's elbow.
Lemieux jumps guard and drags Moribe to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lemieux trying to control the position.
Lemieux is trying to hold Moribe in close to prevent damage but Moribe has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemieux is looking to control Moribe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lemieux avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Azusa Moribe just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Ron Lemieux's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Moribe throws a lazy right hand but Lemieux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moribe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lemieux wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lemieux gets tackled into the cage by Moribe. Moribe maintains the clinch.
Moribe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lemieux blocks an uppercut.
Moribe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Lemieux.
Lemieux is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lemieux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lemieux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Moribe has a couple of punches blocked by Lemieux.
Lemieux trying to stall but Moribe improves his position.
Moribe presses Lemieux against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moribe struggles to land a body shot inside as Lemieux controls his hands.
Moribe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lemieux.
Moribe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moribe misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Moribe misses with a punch to the body.
Lemieux trying to land knees to the body.
Moribe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lemieuxs head.
Lemieux slows down the pace here.
Lemieux is trying to break the clinch but Moribe has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Moribe on the inside.
Moribe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lemieux's efforts to push away.
Lemieux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moribe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lemieux is trying to trip Moribe. He has hold of a leg but Moribe is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lemieux persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moribe keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
Moribe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moribe pulls Lemieux in to control the position.
Lemieux tries to free his leg and advance position but Moribe is retaining full guard.
Lemieux being controlled here momentarily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lemieux trying to control but Moribe is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Lemieux blocks the low kick.
Lemieux changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lemieux swats away the attempt to clinch by Moribe.
Lemieux throws a predictable looking body shot
and Moribe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moribe closes the distance and pushes Lemieux back into the cage.
Moribe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lemieux blocking some punches.
Moribe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Moribe presses Lemieux against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Moribe tries to throw a body punch but Lemieux avoids it by throwing Moribe back against the cage.
Lemieux lands a right hand.
A bit of stalling here from Lemieux.
Lemieux gets control of Moribe's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lemieux will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux trying to keep a closed guard but Moribe is proving a slippery customer.
Moribe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lemieux wants to sweep here but Moribe controlling him for the moment.
Moribe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lemieux looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Moribe puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lemieux makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lemieux.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moribe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azusa Moribe dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ron Lemieux's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lemieux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lemieux 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 Moribe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Moribe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lemieux lets loose with a powerful body kick. Moribe will feel that in the morning.
Moribe takes a swing at Lemieux's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Lemieux finds it's target.
Lemieux throws a lazy right hand but Moribe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lemieux backing away here, and Moribe unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lemieux tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moribe defends well and Lemieux ends up having to push Moribe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lemieux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moribe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux misses the jab.
Moribe is looking to clinch but Lemieux is avoiding it.
Lemieux lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux loads up on a big right hand but Moribe slips the punch.
Lemieux looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Moribe manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Lemieux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moribe counters with a straight right hand.
Lemieux misses with a low kick.
Lemieux just misses with a punch to the body.
Lemieux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moribe connects with a leg kick. Lemieux looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lemieux.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lemieux moves out of range as Moribe strikes.
Lemieux changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moribe closes the distance and pushes Lemieux back into the cage.
Lemieux blocking some punches.
Lemieux working hard to break the clinch.
Moribe lands a nice shot to the body.
Moribe throws a punch but it's blocked by Lemieux.
Moribe prevents Lemieux from breaking the clinch.
Moribe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moribe tries to throw a body punch but Lemieux avoids it by throwing Moribe back against the cage.
Moribe working aggressively here.
Lemieux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lemieux effectively controlling the action here.
A short body shot lands from Lemieux as the two fighters clinch.
Lemieux misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moribe.
Moribe lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux tries to stall but Moribe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice left hand lands by Moribe.
Lemieux dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Moribe tries to work over Lemieux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lemieux just leaning against Moribe, taking a breather.
Moribe tries to throw a body punch but Lemieux avoids it by throwing Moribe back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lemieux - that landed with a thud.
Lemieux leaning his opponent against the cage.
Moribe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lemieuxs head.
Moribe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Moribe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lemieux's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moribe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lemieux backwards.
Lemieux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moribe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lemieux looking to stall.
A body shot lands from Moribe.
Moribe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lemieux.
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.
Moribe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lemieux breaks the clinch.
Lemieux misses with a right hand
enabling Moribe to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lemieux shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moribe pinned against the cage. Moribe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lemieux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moribe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azusa Moribe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Moribe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azusa Moribe!
Azusa Moribe is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Azusa Moribe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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