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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Speedy Atkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konrad Husky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atkins's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, big in japan. Konrad Husky struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 147.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
33 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Speedy Atkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Konrad Husky!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atkins misses with a body shot.
Husky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Atkins.
Atkins throws a series of strikes that have Husky backpedaling.
Atkins misses with a wild combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Atkins 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 Husky has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Husky and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Husky tries to bum rush Atkins with a series of wild strikes but Atkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Atkins blocks a head kick by Husky.
Good leg kick by Husky there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Husky throws a head punch that misses.
Husky blocks an uppercut.
Husky content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Husky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Husky backwards.
Husky scores with a shot to the side of Atkins's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Atkins.
Husky lands a hook that snaps the head of Atkins backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Husky.
Atkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Husky backwards.
Husky taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Husky lands a body punch in the clinch.
Husky tries to throw a body punch but Atkins avoids it by throwing Husky back against the cage.
Atkins tries a body shot but Husky blocks it.
Husky lands a takedown into guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Atkins'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.
Husky connects with a couple of short punches.
Husky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Atkins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Atkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Husky manages to get himself to full guard.
Atkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Atkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Husky has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Atkins has managed to get both his arms back between Husky's legs - danger averted.
Atkins wants to pass the guard but Husky is keeping the position.
Atkins wants to control from the top but Husky keeps moving.
Husky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Atkins is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Husky has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Atkins is looking to defend but Husky has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Atkins! Husky pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Atkins taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Konrad Husky!
An out of breath and clearly excited Konrad Husky thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). al-Baghdadi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Till I Collapse - Eminem Feat. Nate Dogg. Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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155 lbs
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153 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
24 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johny Chambers!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
al-Baghdadi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
al-Baghdadi scores with a hook.
al-Baghdadi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chambers throws a jab when al-Baghdadi was well out of range.
al-Baghdadi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chambers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from al-Baghdadi.
Chambers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and al-Baghdadi counters with a thumping low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Chambers 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chambers takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chambers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but al-Baghdadi moves away.
al-Baghdadi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chambers manages to circle out of the way.
Chambers's hands are dropping dangerously low here and al-Baghdadi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chambers scrambles back to his feet.
al-Baghdadi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
al-Baghdadi throws a shot from downtown. Chambers moves away and avoids it.
Chambers avoids a kick to the body.
al-Baghdadi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
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!
al-Baghdadi throws a head kick but Chambers moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by al-Baghdadi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chambers checks a leg kick.
Chambers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says al-Baghdadi as he avoids it easily.
al-Baghdadi cracks the inside of Chambers's front leg.
Chambers moves out of range of the body kick.
Chambers looks to land a combination. al-Baghdadi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A jab from Chambers misses.
al-Baghdadi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chambers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chambers throws a body punch but al-Baghdadi moves out of range.
Chambers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
al-Baghdadi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Ground Zero in the buildup to the fight.
al-Baghdadi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chambers fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. al-Baghdadi sprawls well initially but Chambers persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chambers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
al-Baghdadi is looking to escape.
Chambers prevents al-Baghdadi from improving his position.
Chambers throwing shots but al-Baghdadi is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
al-Baghdadi is looking to escape.
Chambers slows the pace down in half guard.
al-Baghdadi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chambers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chambers is thwarting al-Baghdadi's attempts to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Chambers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
al-Baghdadi lands a nice shot that snaps Chambers's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but al-Baghdadi swivels and escapes.
al-Baghdadi is looking to counter with a body kick.
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Chambers.
al-Baghdadi misses with a low kick.
al-Baghdadi lands a high kick!
Chambers connects with a crisp jab.
al-Baghdadi gets caught napping as Chambers dives in and scores a takedown. al-Baghdadi manages to retain guard.
al-Baghdadi keeping moving, preventing Chambers from controlling successfully.
al-Baghdadi wants to stand up but Chambers is controlling him.
al-Baghdadi controls Chambers momentarily but Chambers frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chambers throwing strikes from guard but al-Baghdadi blocks nicely.
Chambers throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
al-Baghdadi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chambers is controlling him.
al-Baghdadi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
al-Baghdadi keeping moving, preventing Chambers from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
al-Baghdadi just misses with a punch to the body.
Chambers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with al-Baghdadi but al-Baghdadi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
al-Baghdadi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
al-Baghdadi connects with an inside leg kick.
Chambers shoots in but no luck this time.
Chambers moves out of range of the body kick from al-Baghdadi.
al-Baghdadi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
al-Baghdadi tries to move into range but Chambers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
al-Baghdadi misses with a shot to the body
and Chambers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi dominated that round.
That's time! al-Baghdadi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
al-Baghdadi looks to score with a jab to the body but Chambers is just out of range.
al-Baghdadi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
al-Baghdadi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chambers.
al-Baghdadi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chambers.
al-Baghdadi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Chambers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and al-Baghdadi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by al-Baghdadi.
Chambers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chambers lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from al-Baghdadi fails to land.
al-Baghdadi manages to break the clinch.
Chambers shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. al-Baghdadi is trying to defend but Chambers finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
al-Baghdadi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
al-Baghdadi pushes Chambers off looking to stand but Chambers dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
al-Baghdadi manages to get to full guard.
Chambers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of al-Baghdadi's head.
Chambers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chambers wants to control from the top but al-Baghdadi keeps moving.
Chambers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
al-Baghdadi trying to keep a closed guard but Chambers is proving a slippery customer.
Chambers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of al-Baghdadi's head.
al-Baghdadi is rocked!
Chambers gets to his feet and stands over al-Baghdadi, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! al-Baghdadi felt that one! Chambers unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save al-Baghdadi from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Chambers!
After the fight, Johny Chambers was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Uncle Creepy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Donowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uncle Creepy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Donowitz!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creepy dips to his left and cracks Donowitz with an uppercut!
A chopping leg kick lands by Creepy.
Donowitz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donowitz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Donowitz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Donowitz lands a slapping body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Creepy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Creepy.
Donowitz throws a hook but Creepy blocks it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Donowitz 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.
Creepy throws a jab when Donowitz was well out of range.
Creepy needs to keep his hands up - Donowitz had a free shot at his head there.
Creepy wants to slow Donowitz down by chopping away at his legs.
Donowitz throws a hook but Creepy blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Creepy looks to land a left hand but Donowitz moved out of range nicely.
Creepy lands a nice shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Donowitz.
Creepy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut. Creepy saw that one coming.
Creepy misses the shot to the body.
Creepy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creepy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donowitz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Creepy throws out the jab.
Creepy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Donowitz. That did some damage!
Creepy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donowitz walks into a jab.
Creepy feints and then cracks Donowitz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Donowitz down.
Donowitz slips a jab from Creepy.
Creepy 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.
Creepy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Creepy lands a jab to the nose.
Donowitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Creepy moves away.
Creepy tries to clinch up.
Creepy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Donowitz.
Donowitz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Creepy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Donowitz.
Donowitz lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donowitz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Creepy moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Donowitz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Creepy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Donowitz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Donowitz throws a hook but Creepy blocks it.
Creepy misses with a kick to the body.
Donowitz misses with a low kick.
Creepy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Donowitz connects with an inside leg kick.
Donowitz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Donowitz, right into the meat.
Donowitz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Donowitz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Creepy throws a body shot but no joy.
Donowitz throws a hook but Creepy blocks it.
Uncle Creepy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donowitz shoots in for a takedown but Creepy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Donowitz ducks right into an uppercut from Creepy.
Creepy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Donowitz is rocked!
Creepy throws an overhand right that drops Donowitz like a sack of potatoes! Creepy dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uncle Creepy!
During a confident post fight interview, Uncle Creepy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kobe Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Its Ono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kobe Bryant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Its Ono!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ono.
A punch lands to the side of Bryant 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bryant lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bryant definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ono swings for the body but Bryant moves out of range.
That kick from Bryant tenderised Ono's leg. Ono is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bryant throws a hook but Ono blocks it.
Ono doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bryant throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bryant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ono.
Ono throws a lazy uppercut
letting Bryant counter with a right hand.
Bryant 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.
Bryant throws out a loose jab but Ono uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryant slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ono moves away from the strike by Bryant.
Nice uppercut lands for Ono. That snapped Bryant's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bryant fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ono is out of range.
Ono scores with a jab.
Nice body kick there by Bryant.
Ono keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ono. Bryant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bryant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ono on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bryant misses with a double jab.
Ono dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bryant connects with a solid leg kick.
Ono misses the shot to the body.
Bryant wants to land a leg kick but Ono is out of range.
Bryant fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ono misses with a body shot.
A jab from Ono does it's job there.
Bryant throws an off balance right hand
and Ono counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bryant ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant misses with a series of wild punches.
Bryant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bryant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant tries for a takedown but Ono circles away easily
and Ono counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crunch! Ono slams his shin into Bryant's torso.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bryant, as that shot connected.
Ono throws a wild body kick that Bryant sees coming a mile off.
Ono slips a jab from Bryant.
Ono lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ono.
Bryant takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ono scores with a jab to the body.
Ono uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bryant.
Ono connects with a nice looking jab.
Ono throws a good cross that connects.
Ono cracks Bryant with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ono checks a leg kick.
Ono looks for the body kick but Bryant saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ono avoids the body shot from Bryant.
Ono is looking for the big counter here.
Bryant misses with a looping right.
Ono is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ono lands with an uppercut that bounces Bryant off the cage and back into range.
Ono throws a sloppy head kick and Bryant moves out of range easily.
Bryant walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ono swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ono takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bryant fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ono napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryant looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryant goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ono has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bryant but great work by Ono.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant struggling a bit here.
Bryant is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ono is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bryant is looking for a sweep.
Bryant on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ono taking a breather here.
Bryant tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ono presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ono scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bryant tries to reverse the position but Ono maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Its Ono 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.
Ono takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ono enables Bryant to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ono manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bryant slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bryant drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ono dives on top into guard.
Bryant wants to sweep here but Ono controlling him for the moment.
Bryant keeping full guard, as Ono tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ono scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bryant is trying to hold Ono in close to prevent damage but Ono has managed to pass into half guard.
Ono lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ono lands strikes from half guard.
Bryant is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ono's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ono's back!
Ono is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Bryant working for the choke.
Bryant is trying to stick to Ono's back but Ono is turning into Bryant. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bryant's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ono.
Ono working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant looking for a guillotine here but Ono defends easily.
Bryant has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ono can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Its Ono has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ono postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ono throwing strikes from guard but Bryant blocks nicely.
Ono stopping the sweep attempt from Bryant.
Ono sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bryant's guard.
Bryant is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ono scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ono not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bryant looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ono frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bryant tries to hold on but Ono pushes him away.
Ono scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bryant?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ono lands a big elbow.
Ono scoring with strikes but Bryant is staying in there.
Bryant is rocked!
Bryant tries to hold on but Ono postures up.
Ono with good strikes from the mount here!
Oh Bryant is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ono lands a big elbow - Bryant is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Bryant is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Its Ono!
In his post fight interview, Its Ono started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alex Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garrick Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garrick Head has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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154 lbs
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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
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Bailey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Garrick Head!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Head misses with a hook. Bailey ducked under it nicely.
Bailey is looking to counter punch.
Head throws a lazy right hand but Bailey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Head misses with a hook.
Bailey throws a lazy uppercut
and Head counters with a nice body shot.
Head throws a leg kick but Bailey sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bailey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Head.
Bailey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bailey throws a body kick that misses
letting Head counter with a right hand.
Head throws a hook but Bailey avoids it easily.
Bailey appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Head throws a lazy right hand but Bailey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Head changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Head throws a half hearted mid kick.
A leg kick checked by Head.
Head scores with a jab.
Head with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Head sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Head appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Head scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bailey moves out of range of the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Bailey misses its target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head checks a leg kick.
Head wants to slow Bailey down by chopping away at his legs.
Bailey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bailey tries to work over Head's front leg with a kick but Head checks it.
A shot to the liver by Head. Beautiful body shot.
Head keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garrick Head is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy body kick from Head
letting Bailey counter with a right hand.
Head looks to land a right hand but Bailey moved out of range.
Head throws a leg kick which misses Bailey's front leg but catches the back leg as Bailey tries to avoid it.
Head on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bailey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bailey misses with a straight left.
Head tries a head kick but it misses.
Bailey needs to keep his hands up - Head had a free shot at his head there.
Head throws a front kick aimed at Bailey's knee but Bailey avoids it well.
Bailey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Head throws a shot from downtown. Bailey moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bailey manages to avoid it.
Head walks into a straight right hand from Bailey.
Head takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bailey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Head.
Bailey connects with a looping right hand.
Head throws a right hand that misses
and Head takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bailey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Head's hands.
Garrick Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Head throws a jab when Bailey was well out of range.
Head misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bailey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Head.
Bailey throws a sloppy head kick and Head moves out of range easily.
Bailey connects with a solid leg kick.
Head moves out of range of the leg kick from Bailey.
Bailey looks to land a left hand but Head moved out of range nicely.
Bailey lands an overhand right.
Head jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Head scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bailey is looking to counter punch.
Bailey with a jab.
Head lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bailey's sensitive parts.
Bailey throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice jab there from Head.
Head misses with an uppercut.
Good leg kick by Head there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bailey is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Head misses with a low kick.
Head moves out of range as Bailey throws a body kick.
A low kick from Head misses
and Bailey counters with a nice uppercut.
Head finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Head lands with a thumping leg kick.
Head scores with a shot to the body.
Bailey takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Head gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Head lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bailey throws a right and a left that Head avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Head walks into a stiff left hand from Bailey.
Head tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bailey was well out of range. Poor timing from Head.
Bailey cracks Head with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Head throws a hook but Bailey avoids it easily.
Head looks to land a right hand but Bailey moved out of range.
Bailey misses the shot to the body.
A head kick by Head misses
and Bailey counters with a nice uppercut.
Bailey is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bailey cracks the inside of Head's front leg.
Head looks to land a body kick but Bailey moved away.
Bailey lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bailey blocks a jab.
Bailey throws a jab but it's blocked by Head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Head pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bailey half committed to a counter leg kick.
Head wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Head slips under a jab from Bailey.
Head scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Garrick Head will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Head lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Head throws the kick towards the body but Bailey avoids it.
Bailey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Head.
Bailey walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Head checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Head misses with a kick to the body.
Bailey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Head misses with a head kick.
Bailey lands with a kick to the temple. Head shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bailey misses with a hook. Head ducked under it nicely.
Head moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bailey.
Head walks into a left hand.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Head.
Garrick Head seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bailey looks to land a right hand but Head moved out of range.
Head fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bailey.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bailey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Head wants to slow Bailey down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bailey.
Bailey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Head misses with a body punch
and Bailey counters with a leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Head in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bailey misses with an uppercut.
Head feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bailey's calf.
Bailey looks to land a left hand but Head moved out of range nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Head 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 Bailey has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bailey and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bailey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Head now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bailey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Head fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bailey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bailey cracks Head with an open hand slap.
Head misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bailey.
Head misses with a low kick as Bailey jumps back.
A quick step to the side and Bailey tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bailey moves away.
Head is looking to slow Bailey down with leg kicks.
Head fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bailey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey misses with a low kick.
Head keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Head - that will leave a mark!
Head misses with an uppercut
and Bailey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bailey misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Head misses the target.
Head lands with a hook. Bailey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bailey with a hook.
Bailey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Head takes a swing at Bailey's ribcage but misses.
Head waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bailey.
Head swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bailey attempts a counter takedown but Head avoids it well and moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bailey.
Bailey missing with a left hand there. Head was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bailey moves out of range of the strikes.
Bailey misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bailey looks to throw the jab but Head is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Head. Bailey does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bailey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Head has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Head there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bailey swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Head scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bailey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bailey throws a lazy body kick
and Head counters with a straight right hand.
Bailey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Head.
Head's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Head misses with a looping left.
Head throws a body shot but no joy.
Head tried to score with a low kick but Bailey checks it.
Bailey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Head throws a head kick that misses.
Head motions for Bailey to come forward. Head throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Bailey misses the target.
Head punishes Bailey's body with a nice straight punch.
Head smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bailey blocks a head kick by Head.
Bailey throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Head was covering up waiting for the punch and Bailey finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bailey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bailey postures up in Head's guard and throws a big left but Head blocks it.
Bailey passes Head's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bailey trying to control the action but Head is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Garrick Head will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Bailey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bailey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bailey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Head.
Head now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bailey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bailey throws a chopping leg kick but Head manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bailey connects with a single shot there.
Bailey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Head waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bailey.
Bailey tries to move into range but Head moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Head throws a hook but Bailey avoids it easily.
Head looks to land a combination but Bailey avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Head throws a lazy right hand but Bailey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Head misses with an uppercut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bailey!
Head throws a jab but it's blocked by Bailey.
Bailey misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head throws a body punch but Bailey moves out of range.
Head is looking to chop away at Bailey's legs.
Bailey throws a big shot that misses.
Bailey lands a head shot.
Head throws a right and a left that Bailey avoids nicely.
Head tried to score with a low kick but Bailey checks it.
Head throws a hook but Bailey blocks it.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Head.
Head throws a big shot that misses.
Bailey throws a leg kick which misses Head's front leg but catches the back leg as Head tries to avoid it.
Head misses with a low kick.
Head thows a left - swing and a miss!
Head takes a swing at Bailey's ribcage but misses.
Head gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Head on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bailey is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Head throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bailey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailey staying out of range there.
Bailey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Head counter with a right hand.
A jab from Bailey does it's job there.
Head has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Head sprawls well. Head wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bailey gets slowly back to his feet.
Head throws a jab when Bailey was well out of range.
Head looks to score with a jab to the body but Bailey is just out of range.
A leg kick checked by Bailey.
Good exchange - Bailey coming out on top.
A shot to the body from Head misses
letting Bailey counter with a right hand.
Bailey is looking to land body kicks.
Head moves out of range as Bailey throws a body kick.
Bailey throws a leg kick which misses Head's front leg but catches the back leg as Head tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bailey is out of range and Head settles back down.
Head misses with an uppercut. Bailey saw that one coming.
Head throws a looping overhand right but Bailey ducks down to avoid it.
Bailey misses with an uppercut. Head saw that one coming.
Bailey moves into the clinch.
Head goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Head.
Bailey manages to break the clinch.
Alex Bailey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Head checks a low kick from Bailey.
Head only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bailey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bailey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Head can pounce on him.
Bailey lands with a right hand.
Bailey just misses with a punch to the body.
Head swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Head works Bailey's body with a nice hook.
Bailey misses with a head kick.
Head works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey scores with a nice head shot.
Bailey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bailey takes one to the chin there.
Head keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Head throws an overhand right that lands on Bailey's shoulder, as Bailey tries to avoid the shot.
Bailey misses with a hook.
Bailey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Head jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Head thows a leg kick but Bailey checks it
and Bailey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bailey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Head manages to avoid it.
Bailey tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Head is able to avoid easily.
Head fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bailey manages to avoid it.
Bailey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Head is looking to slow Bailey down with leg kicks.
Head throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bailey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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 Alex Bailey.
I think Head 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garrick Head!
A relieved looking Garrick Head 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Wolfram Stelzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Swann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stelzer's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Business Time. 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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172 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wolfram Stelzer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ross Swann!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swann moves out of range as Stelzer strikes.
Stelzer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swann.
Swann doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stelzer. Swann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stelzer looks to throw the jab but Swann is out of range.
It seemed like Swann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wolfram Stelzer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swann misses with a series of wild punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stelzer, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stelzer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Swann under the eye.
Decent striking displayed by Swann there.
Stelzer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Swann.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Swann! But no joy.
Swann lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stelzer.
Stelzer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stelzer misses with an uppercut
and Swann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Wolfram Stelzer has been cut.
Stelzer throws a body punch but Swann moves out of range.
Swann misses with a straight left.
Stelzer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stelzer misses with a looping left.
Swann shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice uppercut there from Swann.
Ross Swann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stelzer throws a jab when Swann was well out of range.
Swann looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stelzer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Swann counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stelzer thinking.
Stelzer lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swann has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stelzer.
Swann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stelzer.
Stelzer throws the left hand but Swann avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Swann! But no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swann stuffs the takedown attempt from Stelzer. Stelzer gets slowly back to his feet.
Swann lands a really nice looking cross but Stelzer seems unphased.
Swann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stelzer.
Stelzer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stelzer lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stelzer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swann.
It seemed like Swann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stelzer misses with a straight left.
Stelzer throws a good cross that connects.
Stelzer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Stelzer is putting a hurting on Swann here, landing some big shots from side control.
Stelzer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Swann sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Stelzer tries for a kimura but Swann is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Swann's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stelzer scoring with punches and elbows.
Stelzer is putting a hurting on Swann here, landing some big shots from side control.
Stelzer misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Swann is trying to control Stelzer's posture but Stelzer avoids it.
Swann prevents Stelzer from improving position.
Swann is letting Stelzer control him for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stelzer's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfram Stelzer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wolfram Stelzer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Swann takes a swing at Stelzer's ribcage but misses.
Stelzer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stelzer throws a jab but it's blocked by Swann.
Stelzer misses with a hook.
Swann scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Stelzer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Swann let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stelzer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Swann.
Stelzer slips under a jab from Swann.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swann connects with a right hand. Stelzer shakes it off.
Stelzer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stelzer misses with a combination
letting Swann counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swann thows a left - swing and a miss!
Swann lands a right hook to the body.
Stelzer misses with a straight right.
Stelzer misses with a straight left.
Stelzer throws a right and a left that Swann avoids nicely.
Swann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stelzer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Swann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Swann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stelzer is looking to counter punch.
Stelzer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swann.
Swann connects with a looping right hand.
Stelzer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Swann coming out on top.
Nice jab there from Stelzer.
A swing and a miss from Swann.
Stelzer blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swann takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stelzer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stelzer digs a good hook to Swann's body.
Swann takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Swann blocks a jab.
Swann walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stelzer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stelzer gets a takedown into half guard.
Swann avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stelzer.
Stelzer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stelzer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Swann is looking for a sweep. Stelzer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stelzer wants to take a breather but Swann is having none of it.
Stelzer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stelzer 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stelzer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Swann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stelzer manages to avoid it.
Stelzer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stelzer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Swann on the side of the head.
Swann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Swann looks to land a right hand but Stelzer moved out of range.
Stelzer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Swann throws a jab but it's blocked by Stelzer.
Stelzer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Stelzer misses.
Stelzer misses with a hook
and Swann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swann takes a jab right on the kisser.
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 Wolfram Stelzer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wolfram Stelzer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Stelzer tries a head kick but it misses.
Stelzer misses with a right hand
and Swann counters with a straight right hand.
Stelzer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Swann misses with a lunging right hand
and Stelzer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Swann tries to get to full guard but Stelzer has control of the leg.
Swann trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stelzer working over Swann with some ground and pound. Swann looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Swann makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Swann.
Swann has his hands on Stelzer's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swann keeping moving, preventing Stelzer from controlling successfully.
Swann trying to control the position here.
Stelzer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stelzer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Swann's guard.
Ross Swann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stelzer uses his free foot to push down on Swann's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Swann.
Swann tries to hold on but Stelzer postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by Stelzer.
Stelzer looking to control but Swann is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Swann blocking the ground and pound.
Stelzer controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stelzer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Swann is looking to escape.
Stelzer controlling from mount.
Wolfram Stelzer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stelzer wants to control the pace but Swann is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stelzer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stelzer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Swann is looking to escape.
Stelzer controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfram Stelzer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stelzer 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfram Stelzer!
During a confident post fight interview, Wolfram Stelzer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martinez Eluard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Genia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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181 lbs
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170 lbs
26 - 8 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martinez Eluard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Genia!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Genia misses the shot to the body.
Eluard ducks right into an uppercut from Genia.
Eluard cracks Genia with a right hand to the side of the head.
Eluard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eluard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big left from Genia misses.
Eluard misses with a hook to the body
and Genia holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Eluard prevents a body shot from Genia.
Genia swings wildly with an uppercut but Eluard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Genia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Eluard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eluard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eluard 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.
Eluard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Eluard or perhaps it was just good defense by Genia, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eluard fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Genia to the ground. Eluard is now in Genia's guard.
Eluard looking to sit in guard and control but Genia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Genia is looking to stand up but Eluard won't let him.
Eluard is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Genia decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Eluard, up you get!
Eluard sizes up Genia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Eluard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eluard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eluard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Genia was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Eluard lands with a good body shot.
Genia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eluard.
Eluard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Genia manages to avoid it.
Eluard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Genia was well out of range. Poor timing from Eluard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eluard fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martinez Eluard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eluard throws a body shot but no joy.
Eluard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Genia ducks under a wild hook from Eluard.
Genia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Genia cracks Eluard with a good jab.
Eluard misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eluard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Genia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eluard moves away.
Genia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Eluard. That did some damage!
Genia cracks Eluard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Eluard just misses with a punch to the body.
Eluard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Genia.
Genia lands an overhand right.
Eluard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Eluard throws a body shot but no joy.
Eluard shoots in for a takedown but Genia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Eluard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Genia paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Genia throws out a powerful jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice defenses there by Eluard.
Eluard tries to counter with a takedown but Genia is quick to defend against it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eluard throws a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Genia.
Eluard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A leg kick checked by Eluard.
Genia misses with an uppercut.
Genia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Will Genia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eluard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Genia tried to score with a low kick but Eluard checks it.
Eluard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Eluard takes one on the button.
Genia throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot by Genia.
Genia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Eluard closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Genia quickly recovers to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Genia dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Eluard throws a right hand that Genia ducks under and follows up with a left that Genia also avoids with ease.
Eluard throws a body shot but no joy.
Genia slaps away a takedown attempt from Eluard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Genia! But no joy.
Genia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eluard.
Eluard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Eluard misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Genia! But no joy.
Genia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Genia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eluard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eluard slips a straight right by Genia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Genia throws a leg kick that misses.
Genia has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Genia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Genia tries a low kick but Eluard avoids it.
Eluard misses with a shot to the body
and Genia counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Eluard misses the shot to the body.
Martinez Eluard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Eluard counters with a shoot takedown. Genia fights it but they end up in guard.
Genia being controlled here, momentarily.
Eluard trying to control the position from guard on top but Genia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eluard sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genia keeping moving, preventing Eluard from controlling successfully.
Genia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Eluard controls the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Will Genia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eluard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Genia swivels and escapes.
Eluard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Eluard throws a body punch but Genia moves out of range.
Eluard lands a slapping body shot.
Eluard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Genia as he avoids it easily.
Genia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martinez Eluard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eluard misses the body punch
and Genia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Genia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Eluard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Eluard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Genia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Eluard swings for the body but Genia moves out of range.
Genia catches Eluard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Genia digs a good body shot into Eluard's ribs.
Eluard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Eluard avoids the body shot from Genia.
Martinez Eluard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eluard. Genia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Genia thuds a left hand into Eluard's body.
Genia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eluard.
Genia tries a quick counter leg kick but Eluard is wise to it.
Eluard walks into a jab.
Genia misses with an uppercut. Eluard saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eluard misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Genia takes a swing at Eluard's ribcage but misses.
Eluard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Genia cracks the inside of Eluard's front leg.
Genia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Genia avoids the body shot from Eluard.
Genia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Eluard is looking to wear down Genia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Eluard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Eluard tries to move into range but Genia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Eluard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Genia on his heels. He'll look to pass Genia's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Genia wants to stand up but Eluard is controlling him.
Martinez Eluard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Eluard controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Genia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Genia slips under a jab from Eluard.
Eluard looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Genia has one foot on Eluard's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Eluard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Genia.
Eluard just misses with a punch to the body.
Genia is looking to score with low kicks.
Eluard feinted with a counter takedown.
Genia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Eluard just misses with a punch to the body.
Genia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eluard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eluard just misses with a punch to the body.
Eluard shoots in for a double leg but Genia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Eluard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Eluard shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Genia manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eluard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Genia moves away.
Eluard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Genia was well out of range. Poor timing from Eluard.
Eluard misses with a combination
and Genia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eluard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Eluard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eluard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Eluard shoots in looking for a takedown. Genia tries to sprawl out of it but Eluard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Genia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Genia let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martinez Eluard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eluard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Genia feints a counter leg kick.
Eluard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Genia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Eluard walks into a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Eluard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eluard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Genia on his heels. He'll look to pass Genia's guard now, I'm sure.
Eluard prevents Genia from getting back to his feet.
Eluard looking to pass the guard.
Genia wants to get back to his feet but Eluard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Eluard advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genia wants to get back to his feet.
Eluard trying to control the pace.
Eluard is trying to control the action in half guard but Genia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Genia is looking to escape.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Eluard is looking for a kimura here.
Eluard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Genia is just riding it out for now. Eluard eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Eluard trying to control from half guard but Genia is working away.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Genia moves into range and connects with a jab.
Genia walks into a jab.
Eluard fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Genia sprawls well initially but Eluard persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Genia pushes Eluard off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Genia really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Eluard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Genia was well out of range. Poor timing from Eluard.
Eluard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Genia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Eluard 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.
Eluard works Genia's body with a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Genia misses the target.
Eluard tries to counter with a takedown but Genia is quick to defend against it.
Genia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Genia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Eluard counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Eluard.
Genia keeping moving, preventing Eluard from controlling successfully.
Eluard is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Genia is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eluard content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eluard wants to control from the top but Genia keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Genia has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Genia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eluard.
Genia lands with a good body shot.
Genia jabs Eluard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Genia looks to land a left hand but Eluard moved out of range nicely.
Eluard tries to counter with a takedown but Genia is quick to defend against it.
Eluard misses with a wild body shot.
Genia connects with a right hand. Eluard shakes it off.
Eluard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Eluard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eluard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Genia tries to counter with a clinch but Eluard shakes him off and moves away.
Eluard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Genia is trying to defend but Eluard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Eluard is just content to waste time from the top position. Genia takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Eluard trying to control the position from guard on top but Genia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eluard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Genia is looking to stand up but Eluard isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genia keeping moving, preventing Eluard from controlling successfully.
Eluard wants to pass the guard but Genia is keeping the position.
Genia keeping moving, preventing Eluard from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eluard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eluard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Genia throws out the jab.
Eluard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Will Genia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Eluard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Genia counters with a low kick, right behind Eluard 's knee.
Genia scores with a hook to the body. Eluard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Genia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Genia, right into the meat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Genia, right into the meat.
Eluard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Genia was well out of range. Poor timing from Eluard.
Good standup being displayed there by Genia as he connects with a hook.
Eluard looks to land a combination but Genia avoids it well.
Genia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eluard moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Genia misses with a body shot.
A combination from Genia does no damage.
Genia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Eluard has his takedown stuffed
and Eluard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eluard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Genia.
Eluard looks to score with a jab to the body but Genia is just out of range.
A nice side step and Genia releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Eluard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Genia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck for Eluard with that takedown attempt.
Genia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Eluard's head.
Eluard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Genia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eluard.
Genia gets caught flat footed, as Eluard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Eluard wants to control from the top but Genia keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eluard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Eluard trying to control but Genia is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genia scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Eluard has a takedown stuffed.
Genia is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martinez Eluard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eluard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Eluard misses with a wild body shot.
Eluard just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Genia.
Horrible takedown attempt by Eluard or perhaps it was just good defense by Genia, which made it look bad.
Genia gets caught flat footed, as Eluard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eluard trying to control but Genia is working from the bottom.
Eluard is really struggling to control Genia but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Eluard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Martinez Eluard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Will Genia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Eluard's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Genia keeping moving, preventing Eluard from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Genia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Genia winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:50
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Genia!
Will Genia is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Will Genia thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Martinez Eluard was interviewed post fight and said ' '.
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