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EVO 264: Cortes vs Lesnoe PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mega Minion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mega Minion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spencer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mega Minion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minion's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Spencer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Minion scrambles back to his feet.
Minion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Minion defending well as Spencer loads up on a big left hand.
Minion darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Minion wants to stand up but Spencer has a hold of him and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minion is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Spencer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Spencer is staying active underneath Minion, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minion has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minion wants to get back to his feet but Spencer is holding on tight.
Minion can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Spencer is looking to escape.
Spencer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Minion controlling his opponent.
Spencer prevents any damage by holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minion is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Spencer bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Minion is looking to sweep but instead, Spencer has passed into half guard.
Minion is trying to get back to full guard.
Minion gets back to full guard.
Minion might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Spencer landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer won't allow Minion to sweep him here.
Spencer postures up.
Spencer wants to pass the guard but Minion is keeping the position.
Spencer won't allow Minion to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Spencer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Minion is looking for a triangle but Spencer pushes his legs off easily.
Spencer trying to control the position from guard on top but Minion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minion looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Spencer passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spencer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minion tries to roll over but Spencer keeps him under control.
Minion moves into full guard.
Spencer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Minion wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Minion is on top in guard.
Minion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spencer is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spencer wants to sweep but no luck.
Minion wants to stand but Spencer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mega Minion 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.
Spencer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd cheers as Spencer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Minion doesn't seem phased though.
Minion tries to clinch up but Spencer circles away and keeps his distance.
Spencer goes for a double leg but Minion avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Minion continues to drive forward.
Spencer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Minion tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Spencer is in Minion's guard.
Spencer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Minion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spencer has managed to get both his arms back between Minion's legs - danger averted.
Spencer postures up in Minion's guard and throws a big left but Minion blocks it.
Minion controls Spencer momentarily but Spencer frees himself.
Spencer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minion trying to keep a closed guard but Spencer is proving a slippery customer.
Minion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spencer is one step ahead there.
Minion controls Spencer momentarily but Spencer frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer stays in close to Minion's body and controls the position.
Spencer trying to control but Minion is working from the bottom.
Minion looking for a sweep. Not yet Minion, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Spencer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Spencer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Spencer stopping the sweep attempt from Minion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Minion working for submissions but it's allowed Spencer to get to half guard.
Spencer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Spencer working over Minion with some ground and pound. Minion looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Spencer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Minion definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Spencer lands a nice short elbow.
Minion tries to get to full guard but Spencer has control of the leg.
Spencer is trying to control. Minion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Spencer lands with a punch from half guard.
Spencer is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Minion tries to get to full guard but Spencer has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Minion!
Minion is trying desperately to improve position.
The referee warns Minion that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Minion really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Minion is working hard here to advance position.
Spencer is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Spencer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Minion is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Minion tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Spencer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Minion is looking to get to half guard.
Spencer working Minion over with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minion tries to hold on but Spencer pushes him away.
Minion is trying to escape the mount.
Minion wants to hold on but Spencer pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Spencer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Minion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Minion lands a leg kick that knocks Spencer off balance momentarily.
Spencer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Spencer looks to throw the jab but Minion is out of range.
Minion thumps Spencer with a low kick.
Spencer misses with the combination.
Spencer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Minion on the side of the head.
Spencer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Minion fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer misses with an uppercut
letting Minion counter with a right hand.
Spencer throws a hook but Minion blocks it.
Minion connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Spencer shoots in for a takedown but Minion shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minion shoots and misses
and Spencer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minion manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Spencer on his heels. He'll look to pass Spencer's guard now, I'm sure.
Joe Spencer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Minion drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Spencer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Minion has Spencer in his guard.
Spencer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Spencer wants to control from the top but Minion keeps moving.
Spencer postures up and lands a big shot to Minion's brow.
Minion working for a triangle but Spencer defends it easily.
Minion is looking for a triangle but Spencer pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Minion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spencer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Spencer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Spencer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Spencer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Minion's head.
Spencer stopping the sweep attempt from Minion.
Minion is trying to control the position but Spencer postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minion working a defensive guard but Spencer passes into half guard.
Minion manages to get to full guard.
Minion looking for a sweep. Not yet Minion, not yet.
Spencer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Spencer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Minion's head.
Minion keeping full guard, as Spencer tries to pass.
Spencer distracts Minion with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Minion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer trying to control but Minion is working from the bottom.
Minion looking for a sweep. Not yet Minion, not yet.
Spencer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Minion's head.
Minion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spencer landing some decent shots from guard.
Minion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spencer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spencer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spencer looking to sit in guard and control but Minion gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Spencer.
Well Spencer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Spencer!
After winning the bout, Joe Spencer 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gunter Vogler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuju Kilju (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vogler comes to the cage accompanied by Durchblick - Mach Dich Locker. Kilju is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: One Of These Mornings. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
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147 lbs
26 - 8 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Granite 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
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunter Vogler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tuju Kilju!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vogler misses the shot to the body.
Kilju pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Vogler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vogler takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Gunter Vogler has been cut.
Kilju just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilju throws a sloppy head kick and Vogler moves out of range easily.
Vogler tries to clinch but Kilju is having none of it.
Kilju scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vogler in his tracks.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vogler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilju stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kilju lands a head kick!
Vogler misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from Kilju misses.
Vogler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vogler.
Vogler connects with a solid leg kick.
Vogler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kilju thuds a left hand into Vogler's body.
Kilju's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kilju duly obliges.
Kilju dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vogler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kilju fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vogler manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Vogler.
Kilju works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vogler connects with a body shot that sends Kilju's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilju throws a head kick that misses
and Vogler finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Vogler throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kilju's head.
Kilju just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilju lands a glancing blow to the side of Vogler's head.
Kilju connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kilju has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kilju digs a good body shot into Vogler's ribs.
A head kick misses from Vogler.
Vogler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kilju has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kilju lands a slapping body shot.
Kilju jabs Vogler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vogler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kilju throws a head kick but Vogler moves out of range.
Kilju slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kilju throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilju swings for the body but Vogler moves out of range.
Kilju listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vogler throws out a loose jab but Kilju uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kilju lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kilju.
Kilju scores with a jab. Vogler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vogler doesn't manage to clinch there - Kilju circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilju cracks Vogler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vogler is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilju paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oh Vogler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vogler darts in and clinches Kilju up against the cage.
Vogler seems to have got his legs back now.
Vogler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kilju misses with the head strike.
Kilju tries to work over Vogler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kilju throws a punch but it's blocked by Vogler.
Kilju tries to pull guard but Vogler forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Vogler fails to land.
Kilju can't break the clinch.
Kilju stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kilju working aggressively here.
Vogler swings wildly with an uppercut but Kilju uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vogler is working Kilju over against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vogler blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuju Kilju dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunter Vogler's cut.
That's time! Vogler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kilju misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vogler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tuju Kilju seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vogler lands a glancing blow to the side of Kilju's head.
Tuju Kilju seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vogler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kilju.
Kilju steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vogler.
Vogler digs a good body shot into Kilju's ribs.
Vogler moves into the clinch.
Kilju misses with an elbow over the top.
A short body shot lands from Vogler as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Vogler.
Vogler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Vogler fails to land.
Kilju pulls guard effortlessly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vogler looking to pass the guard.
Vogler wanted to stand there but Kilju had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilju is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vogler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kilju wants to sweep but Vogler has passed to side control!
Kilju is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vogler off and has taken his back!
Vogler is trying to remain composed but Kilju is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Kilju tries to get the hooks in deep but Vogler pushed the leg off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogler breaks Kilju's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kilju working a defensive guard here.
Kilju is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vogler wants to stand but Kilju is controlling his posture from full guard.
Vogler tries to free his leg and advance position but Kilju is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vogler decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kilju, up you get!
Vogler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kilju circles away quickly and effectively.
Despite the aggression on Kilju's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vogler throws a nice looking combination but Kilju bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gunter Vogler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vogler throws a shot from downtown. Kilju moves away and avoids it.
Kilju lands with a good body shot.
Vogler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vogler connects with the punch.
Kilju cracks Vogler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kilju misses with a wild body shot.
Kilju misses with a double jab.
Vogler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vogler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilju. Vogler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vogler connects with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilju punishes Vogler's body with a nice straight punch.
Kilju misses with a shot to the body
and Vogler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kilju gets tackled into the cage by Vogler. Vogler maintains the clinch.
Vogler working aggressively here.
Vogler swings wildly with an uppercut but Kilju uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Vogler as the two fighters clinch.
Vogler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kilju misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunter Vogler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gunter Vogler'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!
Vogler throws a right and a left that Kilju avoids nicely.
Vogler lands a nice shot that snaps Kilju's head back.
Kilju circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vogler misses with a head kick.
Kilju works the jab nicely.
Kilju throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vogler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kilju is rocked!
Vogler scores with a spinning back kick!
Kilju is still on wobbly legs! Can Vogler finish him?
A shot to the body from Kilju misses
and Vogler counters with a hugh head kick that removes Kilju from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gunter Vogler!
Gunter Vogler took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Wunderbar! ha ha ha'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Odell Paquette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Longbow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Longbow comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hero kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Odell Paquette had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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139 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Odell Paquette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Longbow!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longbow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Paquette thumps Longbow with a low kick.
Longbow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paquette works Longbow's body with a nice hook.
Paquette 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.
Longbow takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Paquette throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paquette throws a series of punches but Longbow moves out of range.
Longbow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Paquette looks to land a right hand but Longbow moved out of range.
Paquette cracks Longbow with a right hand to the side of the head.
Longbow throws a push kick but Paquette slaps the foot to one side.
Paquette throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Longbow.
Longbow moves away from the strike by Paquette.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Paquette misses.
Paquette dips to his left and cracks Longbow with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Longbow misses its intended target.
Paquette throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longbow lands a nice looking body kick.
Paquette checks a leg kick.
Paquette swings widly with a right hand
and Longbow counters with a low kick, right behind Paquette 's knee.
Longbow lands a right hook to the body.
Paquette tries to close the distance and clinch up but Longbow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Longbow lands with a shot to the body.
Paquette checks a low kick from Longbow.
Paquette throws a hook but Longbow blocks it.
Longbow throws a body kick that misses.
Longbow throws a sloppy head kick
letting Paquette counter with a right hand.
A combination from Paquette does no damage.
Paquette looks to land a combination. Longbow sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longbow scores with a head kick.
Longbow on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Longbow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Paquette connects with a body shot that sends Longbow's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longbow pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Paquette back to the cage. Longbow follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Longbow attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
As Longbow backs away, Paquette returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Paquette misses with a low kick as Longbow jumps back.
Longbow throws a nice outside leg kick.
Paquette scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Paquette.
A nice leg kick lands there from Longbow.
Longbow throws a low kick, looking for Paquette's leg but Paquette calmly moves out of range.
Longbow avoids the body shot from Paquette.
Longbow misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Paquette misses its intended target.
Longbow checks the leg kick.
Paquette catches Longbow with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Longbow scores with a shot to the body.
Longbow scores with a nice right hand.
Longbow checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longbow fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Paquette checks it well.
Paquette rushes Longbow and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longbow.
Paquette tries to throw a body punch but Longbow avoids it by throwing Paquette back against the cage.
Paquette pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Longbow wants to land a leg kick but Paquette is out of range.
Paquette is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Paquette throws a looping overhand right but Longbow ducks down to avoid it.
Paquette throws a hook but Longbow blocks it.
Paquette jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paquette swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Paquette throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Longbow counters with a nice low kick that buckles Paquette's knee momentarily.
Paquette throws a leg kick but Longbow moved away.
Paquette shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Paquette thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paquette is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Longbow misses with a body shot.
Paquette attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Longbow swinging wildly here.
It looked like Paquette wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longbow throws a leg kick but Paquette sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Paquette checks a leg kick nicely.
Longbow throws a series of punches but Paquette avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Paquette. Those never looked like landing.
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!
Paquette blocks a leg kick.
Paquette is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paquette. Longbow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paquette throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Longbow on the side of the head.
Paquette looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Paquette misses with a wild body shot.
Longbow misses with a body shot.
Paquette fires out a quick counter leg kick but Longbow just manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paquette swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Longbow doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Paquette misses with a straight right.
Longbow cracks a nice hook into Paquette's ribs.
Longbow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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 Odell Paquette will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Longbow walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Longbow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Paquette checks the leg kick.
Paquette misses with an uppercut.
Paquette misses with a wild body shot.
Paquette takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Paquette misses with the combination.
Longbow throws a half hearted mid kick.
Longbow ducks under a wild hook from Paquette.
Paquette is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Longbow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Paquette scores with a four punch combination!
Paquette moves into range and connects with a jab.
A combination from Longbow does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Longbow.
A slow jab from Paquette misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longbow throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Longbow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Longbow throws a good cross that connects.
A punch lands to the side of Paquette 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Paquette fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A shot to the body from Longbow misses
and Paquette counters with a straight right hand.
Paquette moves out of range of the body kick from Longbow.
Longbow just misses with a punch to the body.
Longbow missing with a left hand there. Paquette was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Longbow is looking to slow Paquette down with leg kicks.
Longbow misses with a head kick.
Paquette avoids the body shot from Longbow.
Paquette lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Longbow at a distance.
Longbow lands a leg kick that knocks Paquette off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paquette displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Longbow throws out the jab.
Paquette scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paquette connects with the punch.
Paquette throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Longbow.
Paquette on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Odell Paquette is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Longbow will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Paquette appears to be looking for a big counter.
Longbow takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Paquette throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Longbow.
Paquette is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Paquette lands a jab to the head.
Paquette throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Longbow looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Paquette throws a nice looking combination but Longbow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Odell Paquette is winning the standup battle so far.
Paquette misses with a straight right.
Paquette just misses with a punch to the body.
Paquette throws a series of punches but Longbow moves out of range.
Longbow fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Paquette looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Longbow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paquette throws a series of punches but Longbow moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paquette shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Longbow throws a leg kick but Paquette sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Paquette throws a shot from downtown. Longbow moves away and avoids it.
Longbow is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Paquette with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Paquette misses the target.
Paquette takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Paquette tries to close the distance and clinch up but Longbow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paquette misses with a body shot
and Longbow counters with a good low kick that Paquette was not able to check.
Paquette tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Longbow is able to avoid easily.
Longbow slips a straight right by Paquette.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Longbow! But no joy.
Longbow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Paquette finds it's way through Longbow's defenses.
Longbow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Longbow missing with a left hand there. Paquette was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Longbow misses with an attempted mid kick.
Longbow looks to land a left hand but Paquette moved out of range nicely.
Paquette went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longbow throws a leg kick that is checked
and Paquette counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paquette on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Longbow. Longbow obviously looking to wear him down.
Longbow thows a body kick. Paquette tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Longbow keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Longbow.
Paquette throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Longbow throws a leg kick but Paquette moved away.
Longbow slips a jab from Paquette.
Longbow misses with an attempted mid kick.
Longbow misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Paquette misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Longbow connects with a nice looking jab.
Paquette misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Longbow throws a leg kick that misses.
Paquette moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Henry Longbow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Paquette will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paquette pivots, looking for a leg kick but Longbow is out of range and Paquette settles back down.
Longbow misses the shot to the body.
Paquette just misses with a punch to the body.
Paquette misses with a looping left.
Longbow takes a swing at Paquette's ribcage but misses.
Paquette throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Longbow scores with a jab to the body.
Paquette scores with the left hand. Longbow knows he should have avoided that one.
Longbow swats away the attempt to clinch by Paquette.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paquette throws a lazy right hand but Longbow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Longbow responds with a good body kick, but Paquette manages to step out the way in time.
Paquette walks into a stiff left hand from Longbow.
Paquette thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paquette thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paquette keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Longbow.
An attempted straight right counter from Paquette misses the target.
Longbow checks a leg kick.
Longbow has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Longbow listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Longbow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Longbow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paquette.
Paquette connects with a single shot there.
Paquette does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Longbow.
Longbow throws a head kick that misses.
Paquette is looking for a counter combo.
Paquette doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good work by Longbow as he checks the leg kick.
Longbow's jab looks to have found its range, popping Paquette under the eye.
Longbow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paquette was well out of range. Poor timing from Longbow.
Paquette chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Longbow can pounce on him.
Longbow has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longbow slips a jab and a cross from Paquette.
Longbow tries a quick counter leg kick but Paquette is wise to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longbow slips a jab and a cross from Paquette.
Longbow scores with a push kick.
Longbow takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Paquette walks into a straight right hand from Longbow.
Longbow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Longbow throws a front kick aimed at Paquette's knee but Paquette avoids it well.
Paquette on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Paquette dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Longbow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good standup being displayed there by Paquette as he connects with a hook.
Paquette scores with a hook.
Longbow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Paquette takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Paquette takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longbow misses with a body kick.
Longbow misses with a wild combination.
Longbow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Paquette avoids the head kick by Longbow.
Longbow blocks a jab.
Paquette blocks a jab.
Longbow throws out a loose jab but Paquette uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paquette throws a series of punches but Longbow avoids them all with ease.
Longbow moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Longbow tries to bum rush Paquette with a series of wild strikes but Paquette uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paquette is looking to counter punch.
Longbow throws a push kick but Paquette slaps the foot to one side.
Paquette moves out of range of the body kick from Longbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longbow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paquette lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Longbow is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Paquette rather than just go for the knockout.
Longbow connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paquette tries a low kick but Longbow avoids it.
Paquette lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Longbow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Longbow is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Paquette.
Paquette takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Paquette will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Paquette looks to throw the jab but Longbow is out of range.
Longbow thuds his right hand into Paquette's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Paquette fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Longbow on the side of the head.
Longbow throws a hook to the side of Paquette's head but Paquette sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paquette throws a leg kick but Longbow checks it.
Paquette misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Longbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Henry Longbow.
I think Longbow has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Longbow!
A relieved looking Henry Longbow 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Varg Veide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Itse Perkele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veide kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bachman-Turner Overdrive - Taking Care of Business. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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258 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Varg Veide!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Itse Perkele!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veide swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Perkele.
Perkele lands with a straight right. Veide didn't see that one coming.
Perkele scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Veide doesn't seem bothered though.
Perkele slips a jab and a cross from Veide.
Veide missing with a left hand there. Perkele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Veide looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Veide thuds his shin into the meat of Perkele's side.
Veide on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A clash of legs there as Veide blocks the low kick.
Veide gets a clinch.
Perkele's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perkele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Donk. Perkele catches Veide right on the button with a cross.
Veide swinging wildly here.
Perkele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Veide throws a leg kick
and Perkele counters with a nice body kick.
Perkele scores with a shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Perkele has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Veide jabs Perkele to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele throws a head kick but Veide moves out of range.
Veide feints and then cracks Perkele's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Perkele down.
Perkele bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Veide's head.
Perkele takes a swing at Veide's ribcage but misses.
Veide connects with a solid leg kick.
Perkele on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Veide checks a leg kick nicely.
Veide misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perkele.
Veide uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perkele.
Veide appears to be looking for a big counter.
Perkele lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Perkele is looking to slow Veide down with leg kicks.
No joy there for Perkele, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An inside leg kick from Veide misses.
Veide closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkele tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Veide is able to avoid easily.
Veide throwing a counter right hand but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Veide lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkele misses with a hook. Veide ducked under it nicely.
Veide throws a nice inside leg kick.
Perkele misses with a two punch combination.
Veide tries a head kick but it misses.
Veide doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Perkele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Veide moves away.
It looked like Veide wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Veide jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perkele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Veide gets a clinch.
A short right from Perkele.
Perkele is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
I was talking to Veide's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Veide is breathing heavily.
Perkele breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Perkele does it's job there.
Veide takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Perkele dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Veide. That did some damage!
A slapping leg kick lands for Perkele.
Perkele has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Perkele moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkele throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Veide.
Veide drops his hands momentarily and Perkele takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Perkele lands a slapping body shot.
Perkele blocks the body kick.
Perkele is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Veide had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Perkele sends Veide crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Perkele is motioning to the referee to let Veide up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Veide is rocked!
Veide walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Perkele swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Itse Perkele!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Itse Perkele waved his t-shirt featuring Kemists ↑ 5x160Q - $149-199's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lamont Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hilton Teimosia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawkins comes to the cage accompanied by Wu-Tang Clan - C.R.E.A.M. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Lamont Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hilton Teimosia!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teimosia clinches.
Hawkins taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hawkins working aggressively here.
Hawkins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hawkins scores with a shoulder strike.
Hawkins blocking some punches.
Hawkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Teimosia has a couple of punches blocked by Hawkins.
A nice right hand lands inside from Teimosia.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Teimosia.
Hawkins takes a shot to the head.
Hawkins is pushing Teimosia up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Teimosia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Teimosia.
Nice body punch from Hawkins - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Hawkins fails to land.
Hawkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Teimosia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawkins misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teimosia takes a shot to the head.
Teimosia working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hawkins.
Hawkins working aggressively here.
Teimosia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Teimosia misses with some punches.
Teimosia swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawkins.
Teimosia blocking some punches.
Hawkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Teimosia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teimosia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Teimosia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hawkins lands with a light punch inside.
Hawkins misses with the head strike.
Hawkins has a couple of punches blocked by Teimosia.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teimosia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hawkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Teimosia uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Teimosia controls his hands.
Teimosia blocks an uppercut.
Hawkins scores with a shot to the side of Teimosia's head.
Hawkins throws a head punch that misses.
Hawkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hawkins is trying to push Teimosia away but Teimosia has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hawkins looking to slow down the pace here.
Teimosia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hawkins misses with a punch to the body.
Teimosia scores with a hook to the body.
Teimosia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Teimosia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hawkins prevents a body shot from Teimosia.
Teimosia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Teimosia letting Hawkins take a breather here.
Hawkins presses Teimosia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Teimosia.
Hawkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Hawkins.
Teimosia has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hawkins seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Teimosia can turn it around.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Teimosia.
Teimosia prevents a body shot from Hawkins.
Hawkins trying to control the position but instead, Teimosia has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hawkins into the cage.
Teimosia is leaning against Hawkins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Teimosia lands a nice uppercut.
Teimosia blocks an uppercut.
Teimosia working aggressively here.
Teimosia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hawkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Teimosia's elbow.
Teimosia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Teimosia digs a right hand into Hawkins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hawkins's gas tank.
Hawkins lands a shoulder strike.
Teimosia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawkins.
Teimosia tries to work over Hawkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Teimosia has Hawkins pressed against the cage, preventing Hawkins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hawkins is pushing Teimosia up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch on the inside from Hawkins fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawkins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teimosia blocking some punches.
Teimosia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawkins lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hawkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Teimosia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teimosia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Teimosia throws a punch but it's blocked by Hawkins.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Teimosia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Teimosia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hawkins misses with a punch to the body.
Teimosia prevents a body shot from Hawkins.
Teimosia blocks an uppercut.
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 Lamont Hawkins will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Teimosia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hawkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawkins. Teimosia does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Teimosia does no damage.
Hilton Teimosia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawkins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Teimosia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hawkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Teimosia throws a body kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Teimosia.
A low kick from Hawkins misses
and Teimosia counters with a one-two to the body.
Hawkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Teimosia scores with a body shot.
Teimosia tries to clinch but Hawkins is having none of it.
Hawkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hawkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Teimosia throws a hook to the side of Hawkins's head but Hawkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Teimosia moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teimosia scores with a shoulder strike.
Hawkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hawkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Teimosia blocks an uppercut.
Hawkins takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Teimosias head.
A head punch on the inside from Teimosia fails to land.
Teimosia throws a head punch that misses.
Teimosia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hawkins blocking some punches.
Hawkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hawkins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Teimosia swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hawkins scores with a shoulder strike.
Teimosia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hawkins backwards.
Hawkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Teimosia.
Teimosia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Teimosia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Teimosia tries to throw a body punch but Hawkins avoids it by throwing Teimosia back against the cage.
Hawkins misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins takes a shot to the head.
Hawkins tries to throw a body punch but Teimosia avoids it by throwing Hawkins back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawkins.
Hawkins is looking to control Teimosia's arms but Teimosia gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hawkins has his back to the cage.
Hawkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Teimosia lands a right hand.
Teimosia has a couple of punches blocked by Hawkins.
Hawkins blocking some punches.
Teimosia working aggressively here.
Hilton Teimosia seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hawkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Hawkins.
Teimosia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Teimosia prevents a body shot from Hawkins.
Teimosia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hawkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Teimosia.
Teimosia lands a nice shot that snaps Hawkins's head back.
Teimosia clinches with his opponent.
Teimosia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Teimosia on the inside.
Teimosia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Teimosia.
Hawkins pushes Teimosia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hawkins is working Teimosia over against the cage.
Teimosia has a couple of punches blocked by Hawkins.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawkins.
Teimosia blocking some punches.
Teimosia misses with a body punch.
Hawkins gets through Teimosia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Teimosia.
Hawkins has a couple of punches blocked by Teimosia.
Teimosia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hawkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Teimosia backwards.
Teimosia lands a right hand.
Hawkins is struggling to control the position.
Teimosia blocks a body shot from Hawkins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawkins misses with a shot to the body
and Teimosia holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hawkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Teimosia controls his hands.
Hawkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Hawkins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hawkins prevents a body shot from Teimosia.
Teimosia blocks a body shot from Hawkins.
Teimosia misses with a punch to the body.
Teimosia misses with a punch on the inside.
Hawkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Teimosia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teimosia misses with a punch on the inside.
Teimosia blocks an uppercut.
Hawkins can't find room to land a body shot as Teimosia controls the action.
Hawkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawkins tries to work over Teimosia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Teimosia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Teimosia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hilton Teimosia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hawkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teimosia.
Hawkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Hawkins throws a hook but Teimosia blocks it.
Teimosia misses with a body shot.
Hawkins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hawkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Teimosia throws a body kick that misses.
Teimosia throws a sloppy head kick and Hawkins moves out of range easily.
Hawkins half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Teimosia.
Teimosia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Teimosia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hawkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Teimosia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hawkins backwards.
Teimosia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hawkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Teimosia moves in looking to clinch but Hawkins pushes him off.
Hawkins throwing a counter right hand but Teimosia manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teimosia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hawkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Teimosia backwards.
Teimosia misses with the head strike.
Teimosia scores with a shot to the side of Hawkins's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawkins.
A short right from Hawkins on the inside.
Teimosia prevents a body shot from Hawkins.
Teimosia scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawkins.
Teimosia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Teimosia throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Teimosia.
Hawkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hawkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Teimosia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawkins tries a body shot but Teimosia blocks it.
Hawkins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Teimosia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins effectively controlling the action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Teimosia.
Teimosia lands an uppercut.
Hawkins breaks from the clinch.
Hawkins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hawkins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hawkins misses with a low kick.
Teimosia misses with a head kick.
Teimosia tries to clinch up but Hawkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Hawkins tried to counter with a leg kick but Teimosia avoided it.
Hawkins throws a looping overhand right but Teimosia ducks down to avoid it.
Teimosia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawkins.
Teimosia tries to counter with a clinch but Hawkins shakes him off and moves away.
Teimosia connects with an inside leg kick.
Teimosia throws a head kick that Hawkins semi-blocks.
Teimosia forces Hawkins back against the cage and clinches.
Hawkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teimosia lands a left hand.
Teimosia swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins misses with a punch to the body.
Hawkins scores with a shot to the side of Teimosia's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawkins.
Hawkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Teimosia backwards.
Teimosia misses with the head strike.
Teimosia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Teimosia throws a head punch that misses.
Teimosia can't find room to land a body shot as Hawkins controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawkins.
Hawkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Teimosia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teimosia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Teimosia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hawkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hawkins takes a shot to the head.
Teimosia misses with a body punch.
Teimosia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teimosia lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teimosia lands an uppercut.
Hawkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teimosia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Teimosia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Teimosia tries to work over Hawkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Teimosia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teimosia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hawkins is looking to control Teimosia's arms but Teimosia gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hawkins has his back to the cage.
Hawkins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Teimosia.
Teimosia blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Teimosia fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Teimosia fails to land.
Hawkins working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hawkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hilton Teimosia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Teimosia has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hilton Teimosia!
Lamont Hawkins spoke after the fight, saying 'Wu Tang fuh evah!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Jamison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Natsu Dragneel (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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145 lbs
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153 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 31 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, John Jamison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Natsu Dragneel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamison swings widly with a right hand
and Dragneel counters with a good low kick that Jamison was not able to check.
Dragneel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jamison forces Dragneel back against the cage and clinches.
We've been informed that Dragneel has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jamison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jamison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dragneel has a couple of punches blocked by Jamison.
Jamison is leaning against Dragneel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jamison blocking some punches.
Dragneel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jamison can't find room to land a body shot as Dragneel controls the action.
Jamison stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jamison misses with a body punch.
Jamison wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel lands an uppercut.
Jamison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jamison drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dragneel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jamison.
Jamison swings wildly with an uppercut but Dragneel uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel lands with a left to the head.
Jamison blocking some punches.
Dragneel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dragneel lands with a short shot to the head.
Dragneel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Dragneel fails to land.
Jamison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dragneel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dragneel lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dragneel.
Jamison struggles to land a body shot inside as Dragneel controls his hands.
Dragneel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dragneel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dragneel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jamison.
Jamison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jamison scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dragneel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jamison digs a right hand underneath Dragneel's ribcage. Dragneel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel lands a hook that snaps the head of Jamison backwards.
Jamison presses Dragneel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dragneel lands a hook that snaps the head of Jamison backwards.
Jamison is working Dragneel over against the cage.
Jamison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dragneel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jamison lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dragneel backwards.
Jamison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dragneel's elbow.
Dragneel blocking some punches.
Jamison on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dragneel is pressed up against the cage. Jamison has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dragneel down to the mat. Dragneel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Jamison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jamison goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dragneel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jamison shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dragneel is trying to defend but Jamison finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jamison prevents Dragneel from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamison scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dragneel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jamison landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dragneel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jamison.
Jamison throwing shots but Dragneel is blocking nicely.
Jamison seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jamison misses with a head shot. Dragneel uses the momentum to regain guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jamison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jamison postures up in Dragneel's guard and throws a big left but Dragneel blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamison is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dragneel looking for a sweep. Not yet Dragneel, not yet.
Jamison with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jamison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dragneel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jamison with a nice head shot there.
Jamison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jamison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dragneel's head.
Jamison postures up and lands a big shot to Dragneel's brow.
Jamison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jamison scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dragneel can't keep his opponent in guard - Jamison advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragneel is trying to maintain the position but Jamison is very close to passing his half guard.
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 John Jamison 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.
Jamison fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dragneel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice defenses there by Dragneel.
Jamison connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dragneel throws a chopping leg kick but Jamison manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jamison.
Jamison shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dragneel pinned against the cage. Dragneel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dragneel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jamison.
A punch lands to the side of Jamison 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison tries to clinch up.
Dragneel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jamison shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dragneel as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Jamison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jamison looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jamison fails with the takedown.
Dragneel lands a nice looking body shot.
Natsu Dragneel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dragneel moves away from the strike by Jamison.
A leg kick checked by Dragneel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel blocks a head kick by Jamison.
Jamison looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dragneel is fending him off so far but Jamison persists. Nope, Dragneel circles away and we're back to standing.
Jamison throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jamison shoots and misses
and Dragneel counters with a leg kick.
Jamison with a poor takedown
and Dragneel counters by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dragneel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jamison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dragneel misses with an elbow over the top.
Dragneel lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dragneel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jamison tries to throw a body punch but Dragneel avoids it by throwing Jamison back against the cage.
Jamison misses with a punch to the body.
Jamison dodges an elbow strike from Dragneel.
Natsu Dragneel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jamison is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dragneel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dragneel swings wildly with an uppercut but Jamison uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dragneel misses with a body punch.
Dragneel prevents a body shot from Jamison.
Jamison tries a body shot but Dragneel blocks it.
Jamison throws a punch but it's blocked by Dragneel.
Jamison misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Dragneel.
Jamison wants a takedown but no success here.
A short uppercut from Dragneel.
A head punch on the inside from Jamison fails to land.
Dragneel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jamison tries to work over Dragneel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dragneel prevents a body shot from Jamison.
Jamison working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jamison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dragneel's elbow.
Dragneel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jamison lands a hook that snaps the head of Dragneel backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jamison.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamison lands a body shot.
Dragneel misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dragneel.
A right handed body shot lands from Dragneel.
Dragneel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Jamison misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jamison.
Jamison lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dragneel or not.
Jamison lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dragneel misses with the head strike.
Dragneel lands a right hand.
Dragneel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jamison backwards.
Jamison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dragneel blocking some punches.
Dragneel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jamison wants a takedown.
Good body shot from Jamison.
Dragneel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dragneel misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Natsu Dragneel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Dragneel.
Dragneel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jamison.
Dragneel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dragneel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A good leg kick by Dragneel.
Dragneel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dragneel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dragneel takes a swing at Jamison's ribcage but misses.
John Jamison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jamison connects with a body shot that sends Dragneel's belly button to the back.
Jamison tries to clinch up
and Dragneel counters with a straight right hand.
Dragneel takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jamison lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dragneel.
Jamison wants the takedown. Dragneel is fighting it off but Jamison persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dragneel's guard against the cage.
Jamison is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jamison postures up.
Jamison postures up and lands a big shot to Dragneel's brow.
Jamison postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jamison is looking to work some ground and pound but Dragneel has wrist control.
Dragneel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dragneel keeping full guard, as Jamison tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel working a defensive guard here.
Jamison works over Dragneel with some ground and pound from guard.
Jamison stands up over Dragneel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jamison stopping the sweep attempt from Dragneel.
Jamison makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jamison with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jamison has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jamison is looking to work some ground and pound but Dragneel has wrist control.
Dragneel pulls Jamison in to control the position.
Jamison postures up in Dragneel's guard and throws a big left but Dragneel blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamison postures up in Dragneel's guard and throws a big left but Dragneel blocks it.
Jamison throws a big elbow that misses.
Dragneel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jamison or perhaps it was just good defense by Dragneel, which made it look bad.
Natsu Dragneel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jamison shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dragneel as he avoids it easily.
Dragneel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dragneel connects with a crisp jab.
Dragneel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jamison.
Dragneel throws out a counter right but Jamison avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Jamison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jamison throws a sloppy head kick and Dragneel moves out of range easily.
Jamison on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamison dodges the punch combination from Dragneel.
Jamison attempts a counter takedown but Dragneel avoids it well and moves away.
Jamison scores with a nice right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jamison.
Dragneel checks a leg kick.
Jamison has a takedown stuffed.
Jamison is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Jamison connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dragneel momentarily.
Dragneel throws a body kick that misses.
Jamison gets the takedown into side control.
Dragneel throws Jamison to one side and escapes!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but John Jamison did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dragneel tests Jamison's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jamison looks to land a right hand but Dragneel moved out of range.
Jamison swinging wildly here.
Dragneel is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Jamison lands a nice hook to Dragneel's body. Dragneel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jamison misses with a straight right.
Jamison on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jamison takes a swing at Dragneel's ribcage but misses.
Dragneel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamison closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dragneel circles away.
A big left from Jamison misses.
Jamison takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jamison changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel scores with a jab to the body.
Dragneel walks into a left hand.
Dragneel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jamison.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Dragneel lands a lovely overhand right.
Jamison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jamison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dragneel.
Jamison tries to clinch but Dragneel is having none of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Dragneel misses.
Jamison scores with a punch to the head.
Dragneel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jamison staying out of range there.
Jamison half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A head kick misses from Dragneel.
A telegraphed right hand from Jamison misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamison tries to land a leg kick but Dragneel saw it coming and moves away.
Dragneel stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Jamison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jamison misses with a looping right.
Dragneel staying out of range there.
Jamison dives in and grabs Dragneel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dragneel pushes down on Jamison's head and hops out.
Jamison throws an off balance right hand
and Dragneel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jamison thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jamison looks to land a body kick but Dragneel moved away.
Jamison throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dragneel's waist but Dragneel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jamison off to one side.
Jamison has a takedown stuffed.
Dragneel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jamison's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel throws a hook but Jamison blocks it.
Decent striking displayed by Jamison there.
Jamison shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dragneel pinned against the cage. Dragneel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dragneel misses with a low kick.
Dragneel slips a straight right by Jamison.
Jamison avoids the body shot from Dragneel.
Jamison takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jamison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dragneel moves away.
Jamison on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dragneel. Dragneel obviously looking to wear him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jamison. Dragneel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dragneel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamison tries a head kick but it misses.
Dragneel tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dragneel throws a lazy body kick
and Jamison counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dragneel!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An elbow from Jamison crashes against the mat.
Jamison looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jamison looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jamison throws a strike aimed at the side of Dragneel's head but Dragneel avoids it well.
Jamison working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Natsu Dragneel dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jamison misses with a body punch
and Dragneel counters with a straight right hand.
Jamison rushes Dragneel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Dragneel.
Dragneel prevents a body shot from Jamison.
Jamison drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dragneel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jamison dives in and grabs Dragneel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dragneel pushes down on Jamison's head and hops out.
Nice takedown defense from Dragneel. No joy for Jamison on that attempt.
Dragneel flicks out a counter leg kick but Jamison steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Jamison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jamison gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dragneel counters with a good low kick that Jamison was not able to check.
Jamison takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big left from Dragneel misses.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamison throws a right hand that misses
and Dragneel counters with a left and a right that stings Jamison.
Jamison on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Dragneel finds it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dragneel!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Dragneel finds it's way through Jamison's defenses.
Jamison misses with a right hand
and Dragneel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jamison closes the distance and clinches up with Dragneel, looking for a takedown. Jamison pushes Dragneel against the cage but Dragneel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dragneel.
Dragneel slips under a jab.
Dragneel throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dragneel checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jamison. That's going to slow Dragneel down.
Jamison forces Dragneel back against the cage and clinches.
Jamison throws a punch but it's blocked by Dragneel.
A right hook to the body lands for Dragneel.
Dragneel lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamison is working for takedown but Dragneel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dragneel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jamison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dragneel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jamison misses with a body punch.
Dragneel scores with a shot to the side of Jamison's head.
Dragneel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Jamison on the inside.
Dragneel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jamison takes a shot to the head.
Dragneel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jamison is defending well for now.
Dragneel tries a body shot but Jamison blocks it.
Jamison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dragneel's elbow.
Dragneel tries to throw a body punch but Jamison avoids it by throwing Dragneel back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Jamison.
Jamison struggles to land a body shot inside as Dragneel controls his hands.
Jamison tries to work over Dragneel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamison prevents a body shot from Dragneel.
Jamison has a couple of punches blocked by Dragneel.
Jamison throws a punch but it's blocked by Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Dragneel.
Jamison misses with a body punch.
Dragneel misses with a body punch.
Dragneel throws a punch but it's blocked by Jamison.
Dragneel scores with a shot to the side of Jamison's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dragneel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dragneel lands a nice uppercut.
Jamison drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dragneel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dragneel throws a looping overhand right but Jamison ducks down to avoid it.
Dragneel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jamison tries to land a front kick but Dragneel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jamison moves out of range of the leg kick from Dragneel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel cracks Jamison with an open hand slap.
Jamison shoots in for a takedown but Dragneel shows good takedown defense.
Dragneel wants to clinch up but Jamison keeps it at a distance.
Jamison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dragneel was well out of range. Poor timing from Jamison.
Jamison misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dragneel misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jamison has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dragneel blocking some punches.
Dragneel swings wildly with an uppercut but Jamison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jamison lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jamison managing to block the knees to the body from Dragneel.
And that's the end of the fight!
Natsu Dragneel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dragneel 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 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Natsu Dragneel!
Natsu Dragneel 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Camatta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grin Ribber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribber has chosen Ay Ay Ay as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Camatta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grin Ribber!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribber ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ribber connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ribber throws a body punch but Camatta moves out of range.
Ribber misses with a looping left.
Ribber lands a nice shot to the body.
Grin Ribber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Camatta.
Ribber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camatta manages to avoid it.
Camatta scores with a decent looking hook.
Camatta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ribber cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ribber looks to land a right hand but Camatta moved out of range.
Camatta scores with a body shot.
Ribber tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Camatta is able to avoid easily.
Ribber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camatta.
Ribber avoids the body shot from Camatta.
Ribber takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice takedown defense from Camatta. No joy for Ribber on that attempt.
Nice cross by Ribber.
Ribber misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Camatta misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribber scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ribber moves out of range as Camatta throws a body kick.
Camatta slips a jab from Ribber.
Ribber misses with an uppercut
and Camatta counters with a straight right hand.
Camatta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ribber throws a body shot but no joy.
Camatta throws a front kick aimed at Ribber's knee but Ribber avoids it well.
Ribber throws a jab when Camatta was well out of range.
Camatta drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Camatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribber is looking for a triangle but Camatta pushes his legs off easily.
Camatta won't allow Ribber to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribber is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ribber working a defensive guard but Camatta passes into half guard.
Camatta wants to pass the guard but Ribber is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camatta is keen to just control but Ribber is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ribber manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Camatta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A lull in the action here as Camatta stalls from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribber is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Camatta is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ribber makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ribber.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ribber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camatta is one step ahead there.
Camatta with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Camatta wants to control from the top but Ribber keeps moving.
Camatta postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Camatta'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.
Ribber preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ribber is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Camatta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ribber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camatta.
Good leg kick by Camatta there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ribber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camatta manages to avoid it.
Camatta half committed to a counter leg kick.
Camatta throws a half hearted mid kick.
Camatta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ribber's hands.
Camatta throws an overhand right that lands on Ribber's shoulder, as Ribber tries to avoid the shot.
Ribber is looking to score with low kicks.
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 Antonio Camatta will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ribber on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ribber works Camatta's body with a nice hook.
Camatta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ribber avoids it really well and circles away.
Ribber feints and then cracks Camatta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Camatta down.
Camatta digs a good hook to Ribber's body.
Camatta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Camatta there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribber. Camatta does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Ribber finds it's way through Camatta's defenses.
Ribber shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Camatta as he avoids it easily.
Ribber drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Camatta scores with the left hand. Ribber knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camatta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ribber is fending him off so far but Camatta persists. Nope, Ribber circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camatta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A punch combination from Ribber misses.
Ribber lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Camatta throws a jab when Ribber was well out of range.
Camatta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ribber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camatta misses with a low kick.
Ribber with the counter takedown but Camatta avoids it easily.
Ribber fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Camatta is out of range.
Ribber jabs Camatta to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Camatta darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ribber tries to get to full guard but Camatta has control of the leg.
Camatta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribber wants to get back to full guard.
Ribber has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camatta is controlling the pace.
Ribber makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ribber.
Ribber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camatta is aware though and is defending well.
Ribber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Camatta trying to control but Ribber is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camatta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ribber looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Camatta passes into half guard.
Ribber wants to improve his position but Camatta is controlling well.
Antonio Camatta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ribber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Camatta lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ribber is looking to control Camatta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ribber avoid being mounted?
Camatta controlling the action here.
Ribber on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Camatta lands a nice short elbow.
Ribber is pressing down on Camatta's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribber working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Camatta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Camatta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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 Antonio Camatta 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.
Camatta scores with a hook.
Camatta connects with a jab.
Camatta slips a jab from Ribber.
Ribber connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Camatta's hands.
Ribber throws a leg kick
and Camatta counters with a straight right hand.
Camatta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ribber swings for the body but Camatta moves out of range.
Camatta thumps Ribber with a low kick.
Ribber throws a body punch but Camatta moves out of range.
Grin Ribber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta throws a sloppy head kick and Ribber moves out of range easily.
Ribber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camatta.
Ribber is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ribber shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Camatta defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camatta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ribber misses with a double jab
and Camatta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ribber missing with a left hand there. Camatta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Camatta attempts a counter takedown but Ribber avoids it well and moves away.
Camatta misses with a hook. Ribber ducked under it nicely.
Ribber connects with a solid leg kick.
Camatta is looking to chop away at Ribber's legs.
Camatta looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ribber throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Camatta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Camatta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Camatta misses with a body shot.
Camatta swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ribber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Camatta misses the target.
Ribber throws an overhand right that lands on Camatta's shoulder, as Camatta tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camatta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Camatta was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ribber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camatta.
Ribber checks a leg kick nicely.
Camatta throws a body shot but no joy.
Ribber misses with a hook. Camatta ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribber cracks Camatta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ribber scores with a jab. Camatta acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ribber jabs Camatta to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ribber fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ribber ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ribber swings widly with a right hand
and Camatta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Camatta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Camatta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ribber is able to avoid easily.
Camatta dips to his left and cracks Ribber with an uppercut!
Camatta throws a quick inside leg kick.
Camatta goes for a double leg but Ribber avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ribber continues to drive forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camatta takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ribber scores with a leg kick.
Ribber lands a nice shot to the body.
No joy there for Camatta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ribber tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ribber paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Camatta just misses with a punch to the body.
Ribber misses with an uppercut. Camatta saw that one coming.
Ribber has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ribber there as he acknowledges the shot.
That kick from Camatta tenderised Ribber's leg. Ribber is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jab, jab by Camatta - just one landing.
Ribber clinches up with Camatta and pushes him back against the cage.
Camatta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Camatta looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Camatta scores with a shot to the side of Ribber's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribber lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribber lands an uppercut.
Ribber fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ribber blocking some punches.
Ribber misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camatta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Camatta.
Camatta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Camatta misses.
Ribber fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Camatta misses with a hook. Ribber ducked under it nicely.
Camatta fails with a takedown attempt.
Ribber flicks out a counter leg kick but Camatta steps away.
Camatta moves away from the strike by Ribber.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Grin Ribber just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ribber takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ribber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ribber shoots in for a takedown but Camatta shows good takedown defense.
Camatta throws a wild body kick that Ribber sees coming a mile off.
Ribber takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ribber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camatta.
Ribber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camatta was well out of range. Poor timing from Ribber.
Camatta is looking to counter punch.
Ribber throws a hook but Camatta avoids it easily.
Ribber takes one to the side of the head.
Camatta misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ribber! But no joy.
Camatta is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta misses with an uppercut. Ribber saw that one coming.
Ribber misses with a hook. Camatta ducked under it nicely.
Ribber lands a nice hook to Camatta's body. Camatta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ribber looks to land a left hand but Camatta moved out of range nicely.
Ribber with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Camatta to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribber scores with a jab. Camatta acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ribber lands a really nice looking cross but Camatta seems unphased.
Camatta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ribber misses with a hook. Camatta ducked under it nicely.
Ribber thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ribber misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Camatta.
Ribber is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Camatta moves out of range of the strikes.
Ribber connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Camatta shoots in and bounces Ribber off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Camatta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camatta is aware though and is defending well.
Ribber looking for a sweep. Not yet Ribber, not yet.
Camatta trying to control but Ribber is working from the bottom.
Camatta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camatta won't allow Ribber to sweep him here.
Camatta chips away with some ground and pound.
Camatta chips away with some ground and pound.
Camatta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribber being controlled here, momentarily.
Camatta scoring with some ground and pound.
Camatta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ribber has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Camatta has managed to get both his arms back between Ribber's legs - danger averted.
Camatta seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ribber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ribber looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Camatta has picked Ribber up and slammed him! Ribber can't keep hold of the triangle and Camatta manages to pass to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ribber regains half guard.
Camatta with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Camatta working Ribber over with strikes.
Ribber is looking for a sweep. Camatta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ribber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Camatta moves nicely into side control.
Camatta connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ribber some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Camatta had his way with Grin Ribber in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ribber lands with a nice body punch.
Camatta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ribber sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camatta does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ribber throws a solid leg kick but Camatta takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ribber.
Ribber lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ribber moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Camatta scores with a three punch combo!
Ribber lands a slapping body shot.
Camatta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ribber.
Ribber feints the counter takedown.
Camatta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ribber manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribber throws out a loose jab but Camatta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribber manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Camatta on his heels. He'll look to pass Camatta's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribber is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Camatta has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Camatta is trying to control the position but Ribber postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribber controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Camatta keeping moving, preventing Ribber from controlling successfully.
Ribber looking to pass the guard.
Camatta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Camatta has his foot on Ribber's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ribber works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camatta controls Ribber momentarily but Ribber frees himself.
Ribber postures up in Camatta's guard and throws a big left but Camatta blocks it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Grin Ribber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Camatta avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ribber misses with a body punch
and Camatta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camatta throws a jab when Ribber was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Ribber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ribber gets caught napping as Camatta dives in and scores a takedown. Ribber manages to retain guard.
Ribber tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ribber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camatta is aware though and is defending well.
Ribber trying to keep a closed guard but Camatta is proving a slippery customer.
Camatta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Camatta wants to control from the top but Ribber keeps moving.
Antonio Camatta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Camatta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Camatta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ribber tries to clinch up but Camatta circles away and keeps his distance.
A leg kick checked by Ribber.
Ribber throws a series of strikes that have Camatta backpedaling.
It looks like Antonio Camatta has been cut.
Ribber throws a body punch but Camatta moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camatta shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Camatta showed some decent athleticism there.
Camatta is trying to control. Ribber wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ribber tries to roll over but Camatta keeps him under control.
Camatta sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Camatta has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ribber is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camatta pulls his head out easily.
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 Antonio Camatta.
I think Camatta 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Camatta!
After winning the bout, Antonio Camatta thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hector Camacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vesa Sykk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sykk's choice of entrance music: Rage Against The Machine - Killing In The Name . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hector Camacho!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Vesa Sykk!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Camacho. That snapped Sykk's head back.
Sykk misses with a body shot.
Camacho seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Camacho closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jab, jab by Camacho - just one landing.
Camacho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sykk.
Sykk checks a low kick from Camacho.
Camacho misses with a low kick.
Sykk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Camacho - that will leave a mark!
Sykk takes a swing at Camacho's ribcage but misses.
Sykk throws a low kick, looking for Camacho's leg but Camacho calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Camacho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Camacho.
Camacho slips a straight right by Sykk.
Sykk misses with a straight left.
A big left from Sykk misses.
Sykk tries to clinch there but Camacho circles away.
Sykk throws a body shot but no joy.
Camacho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sykk misses with a leg kick.
Sykk throws an overhand right that lands on Camacho's shoulder, as Camacho tries to avoid the shot.
Camacho thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho is looking to chop away at Sykk's legs.
Camacho lands a jab to Sykk's midsection.
Camacho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sykk moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sykk blocks the body kick.
Sykk takes one on the button.
Sykk tests Camacho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Camacho.
Camacho looks for the body kick but Sykk saw that one coming.
Sykk misses with a body kick.
Sykk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Camacho under the eye.
Sykk throws a nice head kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Camacho.
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!
Camacho fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sykk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Camacho misses with an uppercut.
A lazy body kick from Sykk
and Camacho counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho is looking to land body kicks.
Camacho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sykk.
Camacho looks to score with a jab to the body but Sykk is just out of range.
Sykk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Camacho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sykk replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Camacho blocks it well.
Sykk tries to clinch up.
Camacho throws a lazy right hand but Sykk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sykk misses with a straight left.
Sykk cracks Camacho with a good jab.
Camacho needs to keep his hands up - Sykk had a free shot at his head there.
Sykk throws a chopping leg kick but Camacho manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Camacho misses with a straight right.
Sykk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camacho tried to counter with a leg kick but Sykk avoided it.
Camacho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sykk.
Camacho uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sykk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Camacho misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho scores with a sloppy right hand. Sykk should have avoided that one.
Camacho blocks the body kick.
Sykk throws an off balance right hand
and Camacho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Camacho lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sykk's sensitive parts.
A big left from Camacho misses.
Sykk thumps Camacho with a low kick.
Camacho checks a leg kick.
Camacho throwing a counter right hand but Sykk manages to avoid it.
Sykk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Camacho is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sykk.
Sykk misses with a left hand
and Camacho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Camacho. That's going to slow Sykk down.
Sykk moves away from the strike by Camacho.
Camacho is looking to chop away at Sykk's legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sykk! But no joy.
Camacho misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Sykk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Camacho thuds his right hand into Sykk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Camacho cracks Sykk with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sykk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Camacho sets himself, and Sykk steps forward looking for the clinch! Camacho avoids it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sykk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camacho.
Sykk feints a counter leg kick.
Sykk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Camacho connects with an inside leg kick.
Camacho is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Camacho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sykk.
Camacho throws a low kick but Sykk moves out of range easily.
Camacho is looking to slow Sykk down with leg kicks.
Camacho slips a jab from Sykk.
Sykk ducks under a wild hook from Camacho.
Sykk thinks about the counter body kick.
Sykk throws a leg kick but Camacho checks it.
Sykk tests Camacho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Camacho tries to score with a low kick but Sykk moves his leg out of the way.
Sykk throws a nice head kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Sykk misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sykk throws a hook to the side of Camacho's head but Camacho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Camacho.
Camacho misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Camacho 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.
Sykk rushes Camacho and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Camacho.
Camacho throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykk.
Camacho is stalling here.
Sykk lands an elbow inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Camacho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Camacho fails to land.
Camacho throws a head punch that misses.
Sykk working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho working hard to break the clinch.
Camacho tries to break free but Sykk pushes him back against the cage.
Camacho breaks from the clinch.
Camacho lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Sykk misses.
Camacho walks into a jab.
The fighters circling - Sykk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Camacho throws a solid leg kick but Sykk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Camacho.
A slow jab from Camacho misses its intended target.
Sykk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sykk lands a nice shot to the body.
Camacho throws a solid leg kick but Sykk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Camacho.
Sykk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sykk throws out a leg kick but Camacho moves out of range and Sykk only half commits.
It looked like Camacho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sykk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Camacho is out of range and Sykk settles back down.
Camacho is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sykk.
Camacho throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho throws a jab but it's blocked by Sykk.
Sykk thumps Camacho with a low kick.
Sykk throws a front kick aimed at Camacho's knee but Camacho avoids it well.
Sykk misses the jab.
Sykk connects with a jab.
Sykk throws a leg kick but Camacho checks it.
Sykk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camacho on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sykk. Sykk obviously looking to wear him down.
Sykk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Camacho's head backwards.
Camacho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sykk.
Sykk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sykk's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Camacho.
Sykk throws a hook to the side of Camacho's head but Camacho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Camacho looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Camacho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sykk.
Sykk moves forwards but Camacho connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Camacho misses with a leg kick.
Camacho ducks under a wild hook from Sykk.
Sykk throws a lazy right hand but Camacho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters circling - Sykk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sykk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Camacho checks it well.
Sykk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camacho.
A clash of legs there as Camacho blocks the low kick.
Sykk staying out of range there.
Sykk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sykk throws a hook to the side of Camacho's head but Camacho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Camacho throws the left hand but Sykk avoids the punch easily.
Camacho fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sykk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sykk goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Camacho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sykk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Camacho.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sykk throws a hook to the side of Camacho's head but Camacho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sykk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camacho moves away.
As Sykk tries to get set, Camacho tries to push him back and clinch up but Sykk manages to avoid the attempt.
Sykk scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sykk connects with a nice looking jab.
Sykk moves forwards but Camacho connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sykk lets loose with a powerful body kick. Camacho will feel that in the morning.
Sykk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A head kick misses from Sykk.
Camacho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Camacho throws the left hand but Sykk avoids the punch easily.
Camacho lands a nice shot to the body.
Camacho throws a low kick but Sykk avoids it.
Sykk takes a swing at Camacho's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Camacho on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sykk ducks under a wild hook from Camacho.
Sykk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sykk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A chopping leg kick lands by Camacho.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vesa Sykk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sykk scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sykk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Camacho misses with a looping right.
Camacho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sykk.
Camacho takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sykk is looking to chop away at Camacho's legs.
Camacho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Camacho's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sykk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Camacho scrambles back to his feet.
Sykk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Camacho.
Camacho misses with a kick to the body.
Camacho takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sykk tries to clinch but Camacho moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Camacho.
Sykk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good leg kick by Sykk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
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!
Camacho throws out a leg kick but Sykk moves out of range and Camacho only half commits.
Sykk feints a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Sykk.
Camacho misses with a hook
and Sykk finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sykk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vesa Sykk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sykk scores with a jab to the jaw.
Camacho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sykk.
Sykk connects with a body shot that sends Camacho's belly button to the back.
Camacho lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Camacho shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sykk lands the left hand.
Sykk lands a nice hook to Camacho's body. Camacho takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Camacho wants to land a leg kick but Sykk is out of range.
Sykk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Sykk.
Nice jab there from Camacho.
Sykk throws the left hand but Camacho avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Camacho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Camacho moves out of range of the body kick from Sykk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Camacho counters by clinching up.
Camacho throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Camacho.
Camacho struggles to land a body shot inside as Sykk controls his hands.
Camacho tries a body shot but Sykk blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Camacho.
Camacho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Camacho trying to stall but Sykk improves his position.
Camacho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Camacho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Camacho fails to land.
Camacho slows down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camacho.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Camacho can't find room to land a body shot as Sykk controls the action.
Camacho controlling the action here for a moment.
Camacho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykk's elbow.
Sykk lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sykk.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Camacho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Camacho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camacho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Camacho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Camacho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sykk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Camacho.
Sykk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sykk throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Camacho wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sykk lands a hook that snaps the head of Camacho backwards.
Camacho has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Camacho breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vesa Sykk really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Camacho misses with a wild body shot.
Sykk throws a jab when Camacho was well out of range.
Sykk moves out of range of the body kick.
Camacho avoids a kick to the body.
Sykk checks a low kick from Camacho.
Sykk is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sykk misses with a leg kick.
Camacho checks a leg kick.
Camacho on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Camacho takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Camacho pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Donk. Sykk catches Camacho right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Camacho throws an off balance right hand
and Sykk counters with a body kick that stops Camacho in his tracks momentarily.
Sykk throws a body kick that misses.
Sykk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Camacho.
Sykk slips a straight right by Camacho.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camacho misses the shot to the body.
Sykk staying out of range there.
Camacho throws a front kick aimed at Sykk's knee but Sykk avoids it well.
Camacho gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Sykk to counter with a crisp jab.
Sykk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sykk wants to slow Camacho down by chopping away at his legs.
Camacho is looking to counter punch.
Sykk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camacho throws out the jab.
Sykk only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sykk throws a hook to the side of Camacho's head but Camacho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Camacho scores with a nice head shot.
Sykk checks the leg kick.
Sykk with a nice cross.
Sykk on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sykk scores with a sloppy right hand. Camacho should have avoided that one.
Sykk thumps Camacho with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykk checks the leg kick nicely there.
A low kick from Camacho misses
and Sykk counters with a good low kick that Camacho was not able to check.
Camacho takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big right from Sykk misses.
Sykk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sykk closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Camacho counter with a right hand.
Camacho thumps Sykk with a low kick.
Camacho fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sykk is out of range.
Camacho moves away from the strike by Sykk.
Camacho tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sykk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sykk scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho throws a quick inside leg kick.
Donk. Sykk catches Camacho right on the button with a cross.
Sykk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body punch from Camacho.
Sykk throws a front kick that sends Camacho stumbling back into the cage.
Camacho throws a right hand that misses
and Sykk counters with a straight right hand.
Sykk scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camacho. Sykk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sykk misses with a looping left.
Camacho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sykk.
Sykk defending well as Camacho loads up on a big left hand.
Nice jab there from Sykk.
Camacho swings widly with a right hand
and Sykk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sykk 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 Camacho has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Camacho and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Sykk.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sykk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sykk blocks a jab.
Camacho looks to throw the jab but Sykk is out of range.
Sykk loads up on a big right hand but Camacho slips the punch.
Sykk misses with a hook.
Camacho was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Camacho throws the left hand but Sykk avoids the punch easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Sykk scores with a four punch combination!
Sykk moves away from the strike by Camacho.
Sykk scores with a leg kick.
Camacho tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Camacho feints and then cracks Sykk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sykk down.
Sykk lands with a straight right. Camacho didn't see that one coming.
Sykk scores with a jab to the body.
Sykk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sykk connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vesa Sykk dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sykk connects with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Sykk. Beautiful body shot.
Sykk throws an overhand right that lands on Camacho's shoulder, as Camacho tries to avoid the shot.
Camacho lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sykk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Camacho doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Sykk misses.
Camacho is looking to counter with head kicks.
Sykk blocks a leg kick.
Sykk moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Camacho tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sykk misses with a hook
letting Camacho counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Camacho. Beautiful body shot.
Sykk works the jab nicely.
Camacho tries to work over Sykk's front leg with a kick but Sykk checks it.
Camacho throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sykk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho misses the jab.
Camacho throws a low kick, looking for Sykk's leg but Sykk calmly moves out of range.
Sykk tries to clinch up.
Camacho steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sykk. That one must have hurt.
Camacho takes a swing at Sykk's ribcage but misses.
Camacho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sykk to score with a decent uppercut.
Camacho misses with a looping right.
Camacho connects with a solid leg kick.
A lazy left from Camacho finds it's target.
Camacho shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Sykk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sykk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Camacho thows a leg kick but Sykk checks it
and Sykk counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sykk.
Sykk lands a left hand.
Stalling in the clinch from Camacho.
Camacho controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Camacho for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Hector Camacho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Camacho.
Sykk lands with a light punch inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Camacho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Camacho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Camacho has had enough of the clinch but Sykk keeps him there for the moment.
Camacho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sykk throws out a loose jab but Camacho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camacho fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sykk checks it well.
Nice body kick from Sykk.
Sykk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sykk appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Camacho will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Camacho jabs Sykk right on the nose. Sykk blinks but takes it well.
Camacho throws a hook but Sykk blocks it.
Vesa Sykk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Camacho feints and then cracks Sykk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sykk down.
Sykk scores with a spinning back kick!
Sykk misses with a kick to the body.
Camacho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sykk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camacho moves away.
Camacho motions for Sykk to come forward. Camacho throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sykk catches Camacho with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sykk lands with a hook. Camacho tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Camacho throws a body kick that misses.
Camacho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camacho connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sykk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sykk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sykk lands a body shot.
Sykk misses with a head kick.
Sykk throws a head kick that half lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sykk. Camacho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sykk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slow jab from Sykk misses its intended target.
It looked like Camacho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Camacho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sykk at a distance.
Camacho throws a right and a left that Sykk avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sykk! But no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vesa Sykk.
I think Sykk 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vesa Sykk!
Vesa Sykk is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Vesa Sykk thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Hector Camacho spoke after the fight, saying 'Vogler is a great fighter, maybe the curtain is coming down on my career, we will see.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Tsoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsoi comes to the cage accompanied by Zvezda po Imeni Solnce. Viktor Tsoi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bruce Banner's chin.
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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
23 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Viktor Tsoi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruce Banner!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tsoi. Tsoi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tsoi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tsoi tries to land a leg kick but Banner saw it coming and moves away.
Banner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tsoi defends it well.
Banner cracks Tsoi with a good jab.
Banner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice defenses there by Tsoi.
Banner throws a lazy right hand but Tsoi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tsoi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Banner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tsoi to score with a decent uppercut.
Banner scores with a sloppy right hand. Tsoi should have avoided that one.
Banner blocks a leg kick.
Tsoi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banner was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsoi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsoi misses with a body shot.
Banner moves out of range of the body kick from Tsoi.
Banner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tsoi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Banner looks to land a combination but Tsoi avoids it well.
Banner throws a combination that misses
and Tsoi counters with an outside leg kick.
Tsoi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Banner lands a big head kick that sends Tsoi tumbling to the mat! Banner takes a step backwards and waves Tsoi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tsoi is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Tsoi.
Oh Tsoi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Tsoi.
Tsoi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Banner throws a sloppy head kick
and Tsoi counters with a left to the body.
Tsoi seems to have got his legs back now.
Banner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Banner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tsoi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tsoi with a hook.
Banner is rocked!
Tsoi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tsoi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice shot lands for Tsoi.
Banner is still on wobbly legs! Can Tsoi finish him?
Banner throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsoi.
Banner lands a jab to the head.
Banner seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsoi lunges at Banner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Banner's hand.
Tsoi throws a wild body kick that Banner sees coming a mile off.
Banner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tsoi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tsoi cracks Banner with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Banner falls to his knees and Tsoi doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Tsoi!
Viktor Tsoi retains his bantamweight title!
A victorious Viktor Tsoi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ferdinand Cortes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uebishe Lesnoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnoe is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by It's On!. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Ferdinand Cortes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uebishe Lesnoe!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnoe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Cortes does it's job there.
Cortes lunges at Lesnoe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lesnoe's hand.
Cortes avoids a kick to the body.
Lesnoe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cortes is out of range.
Cortes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cortes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lesnoe throws a leg kick but Cortes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lesnoe lands a nice shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Cortes.
A leg kick checked by Cortes.
Lesnoe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lesnoe throws a hook but Cortes avoids it easily.
Cortes is looking to score with low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lesnoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Cortes.
Lesnoe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cortes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lesnoe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cortes finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Cortes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Lesnoe misses
enabling Cortes to counter with a crisp jab.
Lesnoe moves out of range as Cortes throws a body kick.
Lesnoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cortes.
Cortes misses with a hook.
Cortes backing away here, and Lesnoe unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cortes blocks a leg kick.
Cortes cracks Lesnoe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lesnoe connects with a nice looking jab.
Cortes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lesnoe is looking to land body kicks.
Cortes misses with a looping left.
Cortes misses the shot to the body.
Lesnoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lesnoe!
Lesnoe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cortes is out of range.
Cortes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cortes blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Lesnoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lesnoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cortes.
Lesnoe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cortes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Wolf Training Lair in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lesnoe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cortes in his tracks.
Lesnoe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cortes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lesnoe manages to avoid it.
Lesnoe flicks out a counter leg kick but Cortes steps away.
Cortes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cortes is looking to counter punch.
Lesnoe cracks Cortes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lesnoe lands with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Cortes misses the target.
Cortes swings for the body but Lesnoe moves out of range.
Cortes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cortes defending well as Lesnoe loads up on a big left hand.
Cortes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Some bone on bone action there as Cortes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lesnoe moves out of range of the body kick from Cortes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cortes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A left lands for Cortes.
Lesnoe throws a big shot that misses.
Cortes misses with an uppercut.
Lesnoe looks to land a right hand but Cortes moved out of range.
Cortes moves out of range of the body kick from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe slips under a jab.
Lesnoe is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lesnoe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lesnoe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cortes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lesnoe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lesnoe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cortes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lesnoe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lesnoe throws a solid leg kick but Cortes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lesnoe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortes moves out of range of the body kick.
Cortes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lesnoe.
We've been informed that Lesnoe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cortes looks to land a right hand but Lesnoe moved out of range.
Lesnoe is looking to score with low kicks.
As Lesnoe backs away, Cortes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cortes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cortes misses with a hook.
Cortes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cortes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lesnoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cortes.
Lesnoe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lesnoe throws a sloppy head kick and Cortes moves out of range easily.
Cortes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe wants to slow Cortes down by chopping away at his legs.
The fighters circling - Cortes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cortes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
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 Ferdinand Cortes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Cortes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lesnoe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Lesnoe misses the target.
Lesnoe looks for the body kick but Cortes saw that one coming.
Cortes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lesnoe takes a swing at Cortes's ribcage but misses.
Lesnoe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lesnoe throws out a leg kick but Cortes moves out of range and Lesnoe only half commits.
Cortes blocks a leg kick.
Cortes slips a straight right by Lesnoe.
Cortes checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortes misses with an uppercut.
Lesnoe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cortes blocks a leg kick.
Cortes throws a hook to the side of Lesnoe's head but Lesnoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cortes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Lesnoe misses
and Cortes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lesnoe stuns Cortes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cortes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lesnoe.
Cortes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cortes scores with a nice strike.
Ferdinand Cortes is winning the standup battle so far.
Cortes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cortes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lesnoe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Cortes.
Cortes missing with a left hand there. Lesnoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lesnoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lesnoe looks to land a body kick but Cortes moved away.
Cortes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lesnoe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lesnoe moves out of range as Cortes throws a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Lesnoe misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cortes.
Lesnoe tries to land a leg kick but Cortes saw it coming and moves away.
Cortes misses with a straight right.
And Lesnoe tries to counter it with a takedown but Cortes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lesnoe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lesnoe misses with a body kick.
Uebishe Lesnoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnoe looks for the body kick but Cortes saw that one coming.
Cortes throws a big counter combination but Lesnoe scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cortes misses with a looping right.
Cortes throws an overhand right that lands on Lesnoe's shoulder, as Lesnoe tries to avoid the shot.
A good leg kick by Cortes.
Lesnoe blocks a jab.
Lesnoe tries to land a front kick but Cortes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cortes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lesnoe motions for Cortes to come forward. Lesnoe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cortes misses with a body shot.
And Lesnoe responds with a good body kick, but Cortes manages to step out the way in time.
Cortes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lesnoe scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe cracks a nice hook into Cortes's ribs.
Cortes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cortes throws a lazy right hand but Lesnoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lesnoe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cortes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lesnoe.
Cortes digs a good body shot into Lesnoe's ribs.
Lesnoe throws a lazy right hand but Cortes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Cortes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cortes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lesnoe lands with an overhand left.
Cortes swings for the body but Lesnoe moves out of range.
Lesnoe is looking to chop away at Cortes's legs.
Lesnoe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cortes lands a jab to the head.
Cortes misses with a body shot.
Lesnoe throws a solid leg kick but Cortes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lesnoe.
Cortes catches Lesnoe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cortes dodges the punch combination from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cortes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cortes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lesnoe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lesnoe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cortes throws a jab when Lesnoe was well out of range.
Lesnoe tries to land a leg kick but Cortes saw it coming and moves away.
Cortes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lesnoe at a distance.
Cortes scores with a jab to the body.
Cortes misses with a wild body shot.
Cortes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cortes throws a leg kick but Lesnoe moved away.
Cortes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lesnoe.
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 Ferdinand Cortes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cortes avoids a kick to the body.
Cortes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lesnoe misses with a wild body shot.
Cortes takes one on the button.
Lesnoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Cortes misses with a hook.
Lesnoe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cortes throws a lazy right hand but Lesnoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lesnoe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cortes with a body shot.
Cortes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cortes misses with a kick to the body.
Lesnoe with the counter takedown but Cortes avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Lesnoe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortes throws a big shot that misses.
Cortes lands with a nice body punch.
Lesnoe connects with a solid leg kick.
Lesnoe throws out a leg kick but Cortes moves out of range and Lesnoe only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortes moves out of range of the body kick from Lesnoe.
Cortes misses the shot to the body.
Cortes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cortes lands with a hook. Lesnoe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cortes stuns Lesnoe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cortes moves out of range as Lesnoe strikes.
Lesnoe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cortes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lesnoe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lesnoe throws a body punch but Cortes moves out of range.
Cortes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lesnoe replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cortes blocks it well.
A clash of legs there as Cortes blocks the low kick.
Cortes punishes Lesnoe's body with a nice straight punch.
Lesnoe throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cortes counters with an outside leg kick.
Lesnoe jabs at Cortes's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cortes throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lesnoe.
Cortes throws a lazy right hand but Lesnoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lesnoe throws a body kick that misses.
Cortes misses with a wild body shot.
Cortes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lesnoe moves out of range as Cortes strikes.
Lesnoe misses with a body kick.
Lesnoe lands the left hand.
A swing and a miss from Lesnoe.
Cortes moves out of range of the leg kick from Lesnoe.
Cortes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cortes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lesnoe 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 Cortes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cortes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cortes looks to score with a jab to the body but Lesnoe is just out of range.
Lesnoe slips under a jab from Cortes.
Lesnoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cortes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lesnoe 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 Cortes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cortes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lesnoe blocks a jab.
Cortes misses with an uppercut.
Cortes scores with a nice strike.
Cortes works the jab nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cortes.
A jab lands there for Lesnoe.
Cortes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lesnoe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cortes will feel that in the morning.
Cortes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cortes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lesnoe moves away.
Lesnoe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cortes avoids the body shot from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lesnoe.
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!
Cortes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lesnoe.
Cortes fakes the leg kick and cracks Lesnoe in the body.
Lesnoe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cortes lands a right hook to the body.
Lesnoe misses with a leg kick.
Cortes lands a leg kick that knocks Lesnoe off balance momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lesnoe.
Cortes with a hook.
A slow jab from Cortes misses its intended target.
Cortes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lesnoe's calf.
Cortes moves out of range of the body kick from Lesnoe.
Cortes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lesnoe moves away.
Cortes dips to his left and cracks Lesnoe with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinand Cortes clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
That kick from Cortes tenderised Lesnoe's leg. Lesnoe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lesnoe misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cortes.
Cortes connects with a right hand. Lesnoe shakes it off.
Lesnoe throws a leg kick but Cortes moved away.
Cortes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lesnoe swings for the body but Cortes moves out of range.
Cortes avoids the body shot from Lesnoe.
Cortes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lesnoe.
Cortes scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lesnoe moves out of range of the body kick from Cortes.
Lesnoe throws a chopping leg kick but Cortes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cortes scores with a leg kick.
Cortes thuds his shin into the meat of Lesnoe's side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnoe throws a push kick but Cortes slaps the foot to one side.
Cortes lands a nice shot that snaps Lesnoe's head back.
Cortes throws a series of punches but Lesnoe avoids them all with ease.
Cortes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Lesnoe might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cortes has got the better of the exchanges.
Lesnoe throws a body kick that misses.
Cortes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cortes scores with a nice body kick.
Lesnoe has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cortes.
Lesnoe misses with a kick to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cortes.
Lesnoe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lesnoe checks a leg kick.
Lesnoe throws a head kick that misses.
Cortes on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A big right from Cortes misses.
Cortes throws a body punch but Lesnoe moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cortes slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortes lands a nice hook to Lesnoe's body. Lesnoe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lesnoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cortes manages to avoid it.
Cortes dips to his left and cracks Lesnoe with an uppercut!
Cortes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lesnoe throws a hook but Cortes avoids it easily.
Lesnoe throws a wild body kick that Cortes sees coming a mile off.
Cortes misses with a body kick.
Lesnoe misses with a body kick.
Lesnoe throws a front kick that sends Cortes stumbling back into the cage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Cortes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortes missing with a left hand there. Lesnoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cortes looks to land a right hand but Lesnoe moved out of range.
Cortes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lesnoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cortes throws out the jab.
Lesnoe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cortes thuds his right hand into Lesnoe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cortes lands a jab.
Cortes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cortes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lesnoe lands with a nice combination. Cortes backs away looking to recover.
A big left from Cortes misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lesnoe! But no joy.
Lesnoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cortes was well out of range. Poor timing from Lesnoe.
Cortes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lesnoe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lesnoe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lesnoe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortes lands with a cross.
Lesnoe lands a leg kick that knocks Cortes off balance momentarily.
Cortes thows a body kick. Lesnoe tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cortes lands a glancing blow to the side of Lesnoe's head.
Cortes looks to throw the jab but Lesnoe is out of range.
Lesnoe throws an off balance right hand
letting Cortes counter with a right hand.
A big left from Cortes misses.
Cortes moves out of range of the body kick.
Lesnoe lands with a cross.
Lesnoe scoring well with a low kick there.
Cortes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lesnoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Cortes.
Lesnoe moves out of range of the leg kick from Cortes.
Cortes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cortes misses with a body shot
and Lesnoe counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cortes's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinand Cortes had his way with Uebishe Lesnoe in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cortes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lesnoe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cortes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lesnoe.
Lesnoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Cortes is just out of range.
Cortes throwing a counter right hand but Lesnoe manages to avoid it.
Lesnoe connects with a solid leg kick.
Lesnoe throws a front kick aimed at Cortes's knee but Cortes avoids it well.
Cortes just misses with a punch to the body.
Lesnoe throws a leg kick but Cortes moved away.
Cortes misses the shot to the body.
Cortes misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lesnoe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cortes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cortes lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cortes looks to score with a jab to the body but Lesnoe is just out of range.
Cortes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lesnoe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cortes throws a jab but it's blocked by Lesnoe.
Cortes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lesnoe can pounce on him.
Cortes ducks under a wild hook from Lesnoe.
Cortes thows a leg kick but Lesnoe checks it
and Lesnoe counters with a low kick, right behind Cortes 's knee.
Lesnoe scores with a hook.
Lesnoe throws a lazy body kick
and Cortes counters with a nice uppercut.
Lesnoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cortes checks a low kick from Lesnoe.
Cortes throws a big shot that misses.
Lesnoe counters with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Cortes misses the target.
Uebishe Lesnoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortes lands a nice looking body shot.
Cortes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lesnoe. Lesnoe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortes cracks the inside of Lesnoe's front leg.
Cortes jabs Lesnoe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cortes throws a looping overhand right but Lesnoe ducks down to avoid it.
Cortes sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lesnoe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lesnoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cortes.
Lesnoe throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Cortes counter with a right hand.
Lesnoe gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cortes counters with a straight right hand.
Lesnoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cortes.
Cortes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cortes misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortes avoids a kick to the body.
Lesnoe delivers a nice body kick.
Lesnoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cortes is looking to counter punch.
Lesnoe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lesnoe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cortes misses with a wild body shot.
Lesnoe throws the kick towards the body but Cortes avoids it.
Cortes scores with a hook to the body. Lesnoe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cortes misses with a low kick.
Lesnoe misses the body punch
and Cortes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cortes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lesnoe throws the kick towards the body but Cortes avoids it.
Cortes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lesnoe.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cortes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortes throws a body kick that misses.
Lesnoe swings for the body but Cortes moves out of range.
Lesnoe misses with an uppercut
and Cortes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cortes moves out of range as Lesnoe strikes.
Lesnoe looks for the body kick but Cortes saw that one coming.
Cortes looks to throw the jab but Lesnoe is out of range.
Cortes moves out of range of the body kick from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe 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.
Cortes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lesnoe misses with a looping right.
Lesnoe throws a body kick that misses
and Cortes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cortes scores with a sloppy right hand. Lesnoe should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ferdinand Cortes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cortes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ferdinand Cortes!
Ferdinand Cortes retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Ferdinand Cortes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Uebishe Lesnoe was interviewed post fight and said 'Congrats, my man. '.
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