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UGD 54:Escobarre Vs Zaire PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Steiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kwiwan Fogomayu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fogomayu has chosen Kyamadu as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
11 - 10 - 2 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Steiner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 2, fighting out of London, Kwiwan Fogomayu!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steiner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steiner thuds a left hand into Fogomayu's body.
We've been informed that Fogomayu 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.
Steiner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fogomayu lands a right hand.
Steiner avoiding damage.
Steiner tries to throw a body punch but Fogomayu avoids it by throwing Steiner back against the cage.
Fogomayu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Steiner up against the cage.
Steiner has a couple of punches blocked by Fogomayu.
Steiner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steiner breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steiner misses with a body punch
and Fogomayu counters with a three punch combo that has Steiner backing up. Steiner nods at Fogomayu to acknowledge the strikes.
Fogomayu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Steiner. That one must have hurt.
Steiner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fogomayu.
Fogomayu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fogomayu misses the jab.
Steiner misses with the body kick
and Fogomayu counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fogomayu chips away with some ground and pound.
Steiner keeping moving, preventing Fogomayu from controlling successfully.
Steiner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fogomayu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steiner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fogomayu's guard.
Steiner throws a strike but Fogomayu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fogomayu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fogomayu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fogomayu wants to control from the top but Steiner keeps moving.
Steiner wants to get back to his feet but Fogomayu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fogomayu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fogomayu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Steiner wants to stand and escape but Fogomayu is having none of it.
Steiner keeping moving, preventing Fogomayu from controlling successfully.
Fogomayu landing with the ground and pound.
Fogomayu trying to control the position from guard on top but Steiner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steiner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fogomayu won't allow Steiner to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fogomayu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fogomayu avoids the head kick by Steiner.
Fogomayu swinging wildly here.
Steiner lands with an uppercut that bounces Fogomayu off the cage and back into range.
Steiner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fogomayu on the side of the head.
Steiner misses the shot to the body.
Fogomayu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fogomayu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Steiner counters with a leg kick.
Steiner misses with an uppercut
and Steiner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steiner tries to move into range but Fogomayu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Steiner tries to land a front kick but Fogomayu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steiner throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steiner misses with a leg kick.
Fogomayu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fogomayu throws a head kick but Steiner moves out of range.
Fogomayu misses with an uppercut
and Steiner counters with a left to the body.
Fogomayu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alex Steiner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steiner misses with a low kick.
Steiner takes a swing at Fogomayu's ribcage but misses.
Fogomayu throws out a counter right but Steiner avoids it with no problem.
Steiner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steiner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steiner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Steiner tries to clinch but Fogomayu is having none of it.
Fogomayu closes the distance and pushes Steiner back into the cage.
Fogomayu misses with a punch to the body.
Fogomayu misses with a hook from the clinch.
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 Alex Steiner will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fogomayu lands with a nice body punch.
Fogomayu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steiner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fogomayu is out of range and Steiner settles back down.
Steiner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fogomayu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steiner's sensitive parts.
Steiner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fogomayu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Steiner moves out of range as Fogomayu strikes.
A shot to the body from Steiner misses
and Fogomayu counters with a nice uppercut.
Steiner swings for the body but Fogomayu moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steiner tries to clinch but Fogomayu is having none of it.
Fogomayu misses with a low kick.
Steiner appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Steiner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fogomayu's hands.
Fogomayu throws a solid leg kick but Steiner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fogomayu.
Fogomayu throws a lazy right hand but Steiner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steiner throws a body punch but Fogomayu moves out of range.
It seemed like Fogomayu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steiner is looking to wear down Fogomayu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steiner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fogomayu moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fogomayu. Steiner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steiner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steiner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That kick from Fogomayu tenderised Steiner's leg. Steiner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steiner throws a sloppy body shot
and Fogomayu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steiner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Steiner backs off Fogomayu throws a huge counter combo but Steiner manages to avoid it all.
A jab from Fogomayu finds it's way through Steiner's defenses.
Steiner is rocked!
A good leg kick by Fogomayu.
Fogomayu checks a low kick from Steiner.
Steiner blocks a jab.
Fogomayu throws a series of punches but Steiner moves out of range.
Steiner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Steiner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Steiner moves out of range as Fogomayu strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steiner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steiner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Steiner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fogomayu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Steiner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Steiner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fogomayu catches Steiner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oh Steiner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fogomayu throws an uppercut from hell that sends Steiner clean off his feet! He's out cold! Fogomayu stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kwiwan Fogomayu!
Our winner, Kwiwan Fogomayu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Smietana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dandy Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smietana comes to the cage accompanied by I Can't Stop - By: Flux Pavilion. Swanson has chosen Kill For Satan as his entrance music. Dandy Swanson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
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250 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Piotr Smietana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Dandy Swanson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smietana scores with a decent looking hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smietana. Swanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smietana slips a jab and a cross from Swanson.
Smietana slaps away a takedown attempt from Swanson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smietana throwing a counter right hand but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Piotr Smietana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smietana misses with a hook.
Smietana takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Swanson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smietana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smietana lands with an uppercut that bounces Swanson off the cage and back into range.
Swanson is looking to clinch.
Swanson closes the distance and clinches up with Smietana, looking for a takedown. Swanson pushes Smietana against the cage but Smietana circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smietana lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Swanson backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smietana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swanson.
Swanson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Swanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smietana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smietana tests Swanson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smietana works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smietana swings widly with a right hand
and Swanson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Swanson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Swanson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smietana leaning his opponent against the cage.
Swanson told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Smietana breaks from the clinch.
Smietana scores with a nice head shot.
Swanson fails with a takedown attempt.
Piotr Smietana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dandy Swanson.
Swanson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Swanson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smietana's guard.
Smietana tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smietana is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Swanson defends well.
Smietana working for a triangle but Swanson defends it easily.
Swanson won't allow Smietana to sweep him here.
Swanson tries to free his leg and advance position but Smietana is retaining full guard.
Smietana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swanson is one step ahead there.
Swanson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smietana is proving hard to escape from.
Smietana controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smietana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smietana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swanson is one step ahead there.
Smietana is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Swanson is aware though and is defending well.
Smietana is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Swanson is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Swanson wants to stand but Smietana has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Swanson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Swanson tries to free his leg and advance position but Smietana is retaining full guard.
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.
Smietana has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Swanson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smietana definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Swanson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smietana is proving hard to escape from.
Swanson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Swanson gets to his feet. Smietana looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Swanson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Smietana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good work by Swanson as he checks the leg kick.
Swanson motions for Smietana to come forward. Swanson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson missing with a left hand there. Smietana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smietana defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Swanson.
Smietana blocks a head kick by Swanson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Smietana 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.
Smietana misses with a hook.
Swanson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smietana.
Smietana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swanson can do to turn this around?
Swanson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smietana sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smietana misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smietana is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smietana changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smietana feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Swanson's calf.
Smietana keeps the fight on the outside.
Piotr Smietana is winning the standup battle so far.
Swanson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smietana slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smietana stuffs the takedown.
Smietana thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Smietana misses its intended target.
Smietana scores with a punch to the head.
Swanson rushes Smietana and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smietana is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Piotr Smietana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dandy Swanson.
Smietana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
It looks like Dandy Swanson has been cut.
Smietana stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smietana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swanson shoots in for a takedown but Smietana shows good takedown defense.
Donk. Smietana catches Swanson right on the button with a cross.
Swanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smietana.
Swanson wants to counter the offense by Smietana and move into the clinch position.
Smietana misses with a right hand
and Swanson moves into the clinch.
Smietana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smietana on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Smietana lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smietana stuffs the takedown.
Swanson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Swanson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smietana.
Sloppy strikes from Smietana. Those never looked like landing.
Smietana cracks Swanson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smietana throws a hook but Swanson avoids it easily.
Swanson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smietana. Smietana obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smietana is looking to chop away at Swanson's legs.
Smietana moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSwanson.
Smietana throws a series of punches but Swanson avoids them all with ease.
Swanson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smietana.
Swanson tries to close the distance and clinch but Smietana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smietana lands a head shot.
Smietana misses with a looping right.
Swanson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smietana.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smietana or perhaps it was just good defense by Swanson, which made it look bad.
Jab from Smietana.
Swanson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smietana throws a leg kick but Swanson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Swanson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smietana defends it well.
Swanson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Smietana fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smietana connects with a crisp jab.
Swanson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smietana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Swanson closes the distance and clinches up with Smietana, looking for a takedown. Swanson pushes Smietana against the cage but Smietana circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smietana bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Swanson's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smietana is fending him off so far but Swanson persists. Nope, Smietana circles away and we're back to standing.
Smietana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Swanson clinches with his opponent.
Swanson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smietana as Swanson tries to tie him up.
Smietana keeps control of Swanson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Smietana.
Smietana leaning against his opponent.
Swanson jumps into guard, dragging Smietana to the mat.
Smietana landing with the ground and pound.
Smietana makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smietana content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smietana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smietana working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Swanson's head.
Smietana is fighting to break Swanson's control of his arms but Swanson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Smietana scoring with punches to the head and body.
Piotr Smietana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smietana wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
Smietana postures up in Swanson's guard and throws a big left but Swanson blocks it.
Swanson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smietana throwing strikes from guard but Swanson blocks nicely.
Smietana trying to control the position from guard on top but Swanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swanson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Smietana is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Smietana dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dandy Swanson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Smietana throws a low kick but Swanson moves out of range easily.
Smietana scores with a jab. Swanson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Swanson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smietana scores with a nice strike.
Smietana feints a jab promting Swanson to slip. Smietana then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Swanson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Swanson has managed to clinch.
Swanson tries to break the clinch but Smietana is controlling the position.
A short left from Smietana.
Swanson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smietana fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Swanson moves in looking to clinch but Smietana pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Smietana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smietana decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Swanson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Swanson is looking to control Smietana's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Swanson avoid being mounted?
Swanson is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smietana is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Swanson won't allow Smietana to pass to mount.
Smietana is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Swanson!
Smietana is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Swanson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Smietana cracks Swanson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Smietana lands a nice shot to the head.
Smietana lands a couple of good shots and Swanson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Swanson trying to control but not successfully.
Smietana 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.
Swanson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Smietana gets his way!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smietana is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Smietana has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Swanson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Swanson is trapped and Smietana is scoring with shots to the head and body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smietana throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Swanson turns into Smietana and is now in his guard.
Smietana is looking for a triangle here but Swanson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Swanson stands up and beckons Smietana to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smietana scores with a nice right hand.
Swanson walks into a left hand.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Smietana moves out of range easily.
Swanson doesn't manage to clinch there - Smietana circles away.
Smietana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swanson.
Swanson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smietana defends it well.
Dandy Swanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swanson moves in looking to clinch but Smietana pushes him off.
Swanson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smietana.
Swanson tries to counter with a clinch but Smietana shakes him off and moves away.
Smietana keeps the fight on the outside.
Swanson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smietana fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Swanson moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Smietana's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Swanson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dandy Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smietana pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smietana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Swanson backwards.
Swanson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smietana scores with a nice body kick.
Smietana throws a hook but Swanson blocks it.
The fighters circling - Smietana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Swanson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Smietana misses.
Smietana scores with a nice right hand.
Swanson shoots in looking for a takedown but Smietana manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Swanson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And Smietana counters with a quick kick to the body but Swanson blocks it.
Piotr Smietana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dandy Swanson.
Smietana slaps away a takedown attempt from Swanson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Swanson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smietana lands with an overhand left.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheers as Smietana lands an impressive looking overhand right. Swanson doesn't seem phased though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Smietana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smietana, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Smietana!
Our winner, Piotr Smietana, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Dandy Swanson spoke after the fight, saying 'ERRRRRRRRRGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manuel La Bor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akeen Coker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think La Bor might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Centuries. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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145 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
19 - 10 - 2, fighting out of New York, Manuel La Bor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akeen Coker!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La Bor.
Coker throws out a leg kick but La Bor moves out of range and Coker only half commits.
Coker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
La Bor slips under a jab.
La Bor misses with a low kick as Coker jumps back.
Coker works La Bor's body with a nice hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Coker 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 La Bor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from La Bor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
La Bor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Coker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Coker throws a solid leg kick but La Bor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Coker.
La Bor misses with a looping right.
La Bor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
La Bor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Coker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
La Bor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akeen Coker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coker looks to land a body kick but La Bor moved away.
Coker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A punch combination from Coker misses.
Coker scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Coker.
Coker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with La Bor but La Bor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
La Bor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cokers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
La Bor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coker throws out the jab.
A lazy left from Coker finds it's target.
Manuel La Bor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coker blocks the body kick.
Coker throws a hook but La Bor blocks it.
Nice uppercut lands for La Bor. That snapped Coker's head back.
La Bor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Coker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Coker.
Coker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Coker throws an off balance right hand
and La Bor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
La Bor 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.
La Bor misses with a double jab.
Coker clobbers La Bor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coker throws a body kick that misses.
Coker 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coker throws a leg kick that is checked
and La Bor counters with a straight right hand.
Coker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but La Bor was well out of range. Poor timing from Coker.
A swing and a miss from La Bor.
La Bor throws a hook but Coker avoids it easily.
Coker throws an off balance right hand
and La Bor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from La Bor misses.
Coker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coker throws a wild body kick that La Bor sees coming a mile off.
Decent striking displayed by Coker there.
La Bor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Coker lands a jab.
Coker throws a leg kick but La Bor moved away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Coker. That's going to slow La Bor down.
La Bor with a jab.
Coker throws a body punch but La Bor moves out of range.
La Bor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
La Bor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Coker on the side of the head.
La Bor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
La Bor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coker manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Bor moves out of range as Coker strikes.
La Bor tries to counter by clinching up but Coker breaks away and moves out of range.
La Bor 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.
La Bor misses with a hook. Coker ducked under it nicely.
La Bor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
La Bor throwing a counter right hand but Coker manages to avoid it.
La Bor has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Coker.
Coker missing with a left hand there. La Bor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by La Bor.
La Bor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coker.
Coker feints and then cracks La Bor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow La Bor down.
La Bor misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Coker. That's going to slow La Bor down.
La Bor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
La Bor blocks a leg kick.
La Bor defending well as Coker loads up on a big left hand.
A leg kick checked by La Bor.
La Bor tries a low kick but Coker avoids it.
Coker throws a leg kick but La Bor moved away.
La Bor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Bor blocks a jab.
Coker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from La Bor misses.
Coker feints the counter takedown.
La Bor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Coker momentarily.
La Bor takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
La Bor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
La Bor lands a really nice looking cross but Coker seems unphased.
Good leg kick by Coker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Coker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as La Bor throws out the jab.
La Bor misses with a straight left.
Coker slips under a jab.
Coker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
La Bor throws a looping overhand right but Coker ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coker connects with a single shot there.
Coker throws a chopping leg kick but La Bor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
La Bor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Coker.
Coker takes a swing at La Bor's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
La Bor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Coker.
Coker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Coker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Coker walks into a jab.
Coker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
La Bor misses with a body kick.
And Coker tries to counter it with a takedown but La Bor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
La Bor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
La Bor throws a series of punches but Coker avoids them all with ease.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether La Bor might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Coker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Coker looks to score with a jab to the body but La Bor is just out of range.
La Bor scores with a jab to the head.
Coker throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from La Bor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
La Bor lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Bor loads up on a big right hand but Coker slips the punch.
Coker throws a leg kick but La Bor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
La Bor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coker throws a body kick that misses.
Akeen Coker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Coker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Coker.
Coker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
La Bor lands a nice shot to the body.
La Bor throws a body shot but no joy.
La Bor misses the jab.
La Bor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
La Bor misses with a wild body shot.
Coker with a hook.
Coker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Coker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. La Bor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
La Bor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coker.
A good leg kick by Coker.
Coker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right from La Bor misses.
La Bor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Coker checks it well.
Coker misses the body punch
and La Bor 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.
Coker swings widly with a right hand
and Coker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but La Bor checks it well.
La Bor lands with a shot to the body.
La Bor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Coker has time to react.
Coker tries to move into range but La Bor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
La Bor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Coker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
La Bor has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Coker off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Coker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coker throws a push kick but La Bor slaps the foot to one side.
Coker connects with an inside leg kick.
La Bor throws a low kick but Coker moves out of range easily.
Coker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
La Bor loads up on a big right hand but Coker slips the punch.
La Bor throws a shot from downtown. Coker moves away and avoids it.
La Bor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Coker throws a low kick but La Bor moves out of range easily.
Coker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
La Bor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Coker finds it's target.
La Bor misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Coker misses
and La Bor counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Coker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
La Bor misses with an uppercut.
Coker misses with a kick to the body
and La Bor counters with a straight right hand.
Coker throws an off balance right hand
and La Bor counters with a straight right hand.
Coker looks to throw the jab but La Bor is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Coker.
Coker ducks right into an uppercut from La Bor.
La Bor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
La Bor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Coker lands a leg kick that knocks La Bor off balance momentarily.
Coker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from La Bor.
La Bor lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from La Bor misses.
Coker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Coker.
Coker takes a swing at La Bor's ribcage but misses.
Coker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Coker 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.
Coker connects with an inside leg kick.
Coker throws out a leg kick but La Bor moves out of range and Coker only half commits.
An attempted straight right counter from La Bor misses the target.
Coker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and La Bor counters with a stiff right hand.
Coker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Coker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Coker feints and then cracks La Bor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow La Bor down.
La Bor throws a chopping leg kick but Coker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
La Bor cracks the inside of Coker's front leg.
La Bor takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La Bor is looking to land body kicks.
Coker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
La Bor 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.
Coker misses with a straight left.
La Bor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A telegraphed right hand from La Bor misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel La Bor dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Coker blocks the body kick.
La Bor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Coker scores with a jab to the head.
Coker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by La Bor.
Coker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Coker lands a leg kick that knocks La Bor off balance momentarily.
Coker misses with a left hand
and La Bor counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A left hand lands to the body for Coker.
A short body shot lands from La Bor as the two fighters clinch.
Coker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Coker. La Bor shrugs it off though.
La Bor lands the left hand.
Coker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Coker throws a leg kick which misses La Bor's front leg but catches the back leg as La Bor tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Bor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coker.
La Bor throws a body shot but no joy.
Coker lands a nice leg kick that just misses La Bor's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Coker.
Coker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
La Bor avoids a punch combination nicely.
La Bor throws a shot from downtown. Coker moves away and avoids it.
Coker misses with a looping left.
La Bor takes a swing at Coker's ribcage but misses.
La Bor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Coker throws a hook but La Bor blocks it.
La Bor ducks under a wild hook from Coker.
La Bor throws out a powerful jab.
Coker ducks under a wild hook from La Bor.
La Bor misses with a body kick.
La Bor slips under a jab from Coker.
Coker slips under a jab.
La Bor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Coker. Coker obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as La Bor throws out the jab.
La Bor ducks under a wild hook from Coker.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as La Bor checks a leg kick.
La Bor misses with a looping right.
Coker throws a push kick but La Bor slaps the foot to one side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coker connects with a solid leg kick.
La Bor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Coker misses with a leg kick.
Coker throws a head kick that misses.
As Coker tries to get set, La Bor tries to push him back and clinch up but Coker manages to avoid the attempt.
La Bor avoids a kick to the body.
La Bor throwing a counter right hand but Coker manages to avoid it.
Coker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coker misses with a head kick.
La Bor throws out a loose jab but Coker uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Bor moves out of range of the body kick from Coker.
Coker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but La Bor checks it well.
A little feinted left hand from La Bor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Coker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by La Bor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from La Bor.
A lazy left from La Bor finds it's target.
La Bor takes a swing at Coker's ribcage but misses.
Coker just misses with a punch to the body.
Coker blocks a head kick by La Bor.
La Bor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
La Bor looks to throw the jab but Coker is out of range.
Coker throws a nice outside leg kick.
La Bor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
La Bor connects with a solid leg kick.
La Bor throws the kick towards the body but Coker avoids it.
Coker misses with a straight right.
Coker misses with a kick to the body.
La Bor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Coker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Coker scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Coker - that will leave a mark!
Coker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La Bor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
La Bor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Coker lands a nice shot to the body.
Coker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. La Bor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Coker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
La Bor looks to throw the jab but Coker is out of range.
Coker thows a leg kick but La Bor checks it
and La Bor counters with a stiff right hand.
Coker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La Bor manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Coker misses.
A leg kick checked by La Bor.
Coker throws a leg kick but La Bor moved away.
Coker tries to move into range but La Bor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Coker moves forwards but La Bor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Coker misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akeen Coker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Coker 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akeen Coker!
During a confident post fight interview, Akeen Coker 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Philip Gallagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Wax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gallagher comes into the arena with The Vindictives - Stupid Song blaring out of the sound system. Philip Gallagher could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Charlie Wax's chin.
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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
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philip Gallagher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Wax!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallagher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wax is looking to clinch.
Wax wants to clinch.
It looked like Gallagher was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wax.
Wax is looking to clinch but Gallagher is avoiding it.
Wax takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gallagher takes a swing at Wax's ribcage but misses.
Gallagher 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.
Wax lands a jab.
Wax wants to clinch up but Gallagher keeps it at a distance.
Gallagher misses with a leg kick.
Gallagher swats away the attempt to clinch by Wax.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallagher takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wax thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gallagher throwing a counter right hand but Wax manages to avoid it.
Wax throws a jab but it's blocked by Gallagher.
Wax misses with an uppercut. Gallagher saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Gallagher.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gallagher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wax throws an overhand right that lands on Gallagher's shoulder, as Gallagher tries to avoid the shot.
Gallagher throws a head kick that Wax semi-blocks.
Wax takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gallagher connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wax momentarily.
Wax tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gallagher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wax forces Gallagher back against the cage and clinches.
Gallagher tries to work over Wax's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gallagher scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gallagher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wax's elbow.
Gallagher misses with a punch to the body.
Wax throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gallagher.
Wax with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wax blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gallagher blocking some punches.
Wax managing to block the knees to the body from Gallagher.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wax.
Wax manages to break the clinch.
Gallagher takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wax scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big right from Gallagher misses.
Gallagher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gallagher misses with a body shot.
Wax bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wax gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wax pushes Gallagher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wax tries to work over Gallagher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wax tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gallagher.
Wax escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gallagher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wax manages to avoid it.
Gallagher lands with a shot to the body.
Wax takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gallagher listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wax pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wax instigates a clinch.
Wax using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gallagher has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wax is trying to push Gallagher away but Gallagher has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wax struggles to land a body shot inside as Gallagher controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gallagher creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gallagher swings wildly with an uppercut but Wax uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gallagher lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wax blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wax breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gallagher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wax on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gallagher throws a hook but Wax avoids it easily.
Wax digs a good body shot into Gallagher's ribs.
Gallagher connects with a body shot.
Wax throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gallagher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gallagher misses with a straight right.
Wax tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gallagher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Gallagher tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gallagher. Wax does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wax takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wax doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wax keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Philip Gallagher has been cut.
Gallagher throws a looping overhand right but Wax ducks down to avoid it.
Wax tries to close the distance and clinch but Gallagher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wax rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gallagher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gallagher lands with a cross.
Gallagher lands with a straight right. Wax didn't see that one coming.
Wax checks the leg kick.
Gallagher with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wax to score with a decent uppercut.
Gallagher thuds a left hand into Wax's body.
Gallagher misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gallagher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wax tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gallagher was well out of range. Poor timing from Wax.
Wax is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gallagher.
Gallagher circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Gallagher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Philip Gallagher's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wax misses with a hook.
Wax moves out of range of the strikes.
Philip Gallagher is winning the standup battle so far.
Wax throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gallagher lands a jab.
Gallagher keeps the fight on the outside.
Wax fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gallagher, pushing him back against the cage.
Wax scores with a shoulder strike.
Wax throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gallagher blocks it with crossed arms.
Wax blocks an uppercut.
Gallagher throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wax blocks it with crossed arms.
Wax blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wax lands a left hand.
Gallagher misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallagher tries to land knees in the clinch but Wax avoids the damage to the body.
Gallagher misses with the head strike.
Wax working aggressively here.
Wax lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gallagher or not.
Wax cracks Gallagher with a nice body shot.
Wax lands a knee to the head.
Charlie Wax seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wax lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wax lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gallagher backwards.
Gallagher missing with knees to the body.
Wax stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wax crunches a lovely knee into Gallagher's ribcage.
A short uppercut from Gallagher.
Gallagher lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wax misses with some punches.
Wax working aggressively here.
Wax misses with a punch on the inside.
Wax lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gallagher tries a knee to the head but Wax blocks it.
Wax working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gallagher gets through Wax's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wax tries a knee to the head but Gallagher blocks it.
Wax with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gallagher swings wildly with an uppercut but Wax uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gallagher prevents a body shot from Wax.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wax blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gallagher missing with knees to the body.
Gallagher with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wax doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wax blocking some punches.
Wax with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gallagher misses with some punches.
Gallagher throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wax has a couple of punches blocked by Gallagher.
Gallagher prevents Wax from breaking the clinch.
Gallagher missing with knees to the body.
Gallagher tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gallagher lands a good knee to the midsection. Wax won't want to take too many of those.
Wax crunches a lovely knee into Gallagher's ribcage.
Gallagher misses with some punches.
Wax throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gallaghers head.
Gallagher using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wax has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gallagher looking to throw knees to the head but Wax is blocking nicely.
Wax fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wax blocks a body shot from Gallagher.
Wax avoiding damage as Gallagher throws knees to the body.
Wax lands a nice uppercut.
Wax softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wax.
Wax connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gallagher's face.
Wax misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gallagher.
Wax tries a knee to the head but Gallagher blocks it.
Wax blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wax misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wax softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wax throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallagher.
A right hook to the body lands for Gallagher.
Wax's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gallagher throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wax tries to counter with a clinch but Gallagher shakes him off and moves away.
Gallagher digs a good body shot into Wax's ribs.
Wax takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Wax scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wax throws out a powerful jab.
Gallagher looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Wax misses the target.
Wax throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wax tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gallagher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wax swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gallagher dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wax might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A cross from Wax lands.
Gallagher tried to score with a low kick but Wax checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gallagher. Wax does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wax doesn't manage to clinch there - Gallagher circles away.
A jab from Gallagher misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gallagher slips a jab from Wax.
Gallagher throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wax stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gallagher fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wax looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wax tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gallagher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Charlie Wax will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Philip Gallagher's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gallagher 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.
Wax moves in looking to clinch but Gallagher pushes him off.
Gallagher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wax on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gallagher. Gallagher obviously looking to wear him down.
Wax tries to close the distance and clinch but Gallagher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wax connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gallagher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wax moves away.
Gallagher tries to bum rush Wax with a series of wild strikes but Wax uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from Gallagher. Those never looked like landing.
Gallagher pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wax is out of range and Gallagher settles back down.
Wax misses with a hook. Gallagher ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallagher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wax.
Nice shot by Wax.
Gallagher works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wax tries to clinch but Gallagher moves out of range.
Wax stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gallagher.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Left hook, right uppercut from Gallagher.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wax throws a lazy right hand but Gallagher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gallagher swats away the attempt to clinch by Wax.
Gallagher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wax sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good work by Wax as he checks the leg kick.
Wax rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gallagher counters with a left to the body.
Wax bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gallagher scores with a nice right hand.
Wax tries to clinch up.
Gallagher loads up on a big right hand but Wax slips the punch.
Wax misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gallagher's corner calls for a 1-2. Gallagher obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gallagher misses with a hook. Wax ducked under it nicely.
Gallagher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gallagher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gallagher cracks the inside of Wax's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wax checks a low kick from Gallagher.
Gallagher misses with a head kick.
Wax tries to bum rush Gallagher with a series of wild strikes but Gallagher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wax darts in and out, connecting with a 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!
A chopping leg kick lands by Wax.
Gallagher is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab lands there for Gallagher.
Wax throws a lazy right hand but Gallagher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wax just misses with a punch to the body.
Gallagher throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wax clinches up against the cage.
Wax lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gallagher throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wax blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gallagher.
Gallagher misses with a knee to the head.
Gallagher swings wildly with an uppercut but Wax uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wax escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wax moves into the clinch.
Wax looking to throw knees to the head but Gallagher is blocking nicely.
Gallagher tries a body shot but Wax blocks it.
Wax blocks a body shot from Gallagher.
Gallagher with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wax lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gallagher backwards.
Wax landing knees to the head.
Wax misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wax avoiding damage as Gallagher throws knees to the body.
Wax goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gallagher throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gallagher tries to land a knee to the head but Wax blocks with his arms.
Wax lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Wax.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wax misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wax lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gallagher lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gallagher throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gallagher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wax manages to break the clinch.
Gallagher throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gallagher. Wax does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gallagher tries to keep at a distance but Wax has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gallagher with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wax scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Wax.
Gallagher tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wax lands with a light punch inside.
Gallagher crunches a lovely knee into Wax's ribcage.
Wax throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wax cracks Gallagher with a nice body shot.
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 Philip Gallagher.
I think Gallagher has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philip Gallagher!
Philip Gallagher made sure to mention his sponsor, Hellbent in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doc Dykstra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barol Kedorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kedorf is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by POPEK MONSTER - DIRTY DIANA (MATHEO PRODUCTION). This should be a great matchup!
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doc Dykstra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Barol Kedorf!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kedorf getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dykstra lands with a kick to the ribs.
The fighters circling - Kedorf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dykstra lands a big head kick that sends Kedorf tumbling to the mat! Dykstra takes a step backwards and waves Kedorf back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Barol Kedorf has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kedorf looks to throw the jab but Dykstra is out of range.
Dykstra misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from Kedorf misses.
Dykstra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dykstra looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A left lands for Dykstra.
That has opened up Barol Kedorf's cut even more.
Kedorf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Dykstra wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dykstra punishes Kedorf's body with a nice straight punch.
Kedorf looks winded!
Dykstra throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kedorf circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Dykstra. Kedorf falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Dykstra!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Doc Dykstra!
Our winner, Doc Dykstra, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Barol Kedorf was interviewed post fight and said 'Juz nie moge sie doczekac, az wroce do domu i przytule mojego synka Morysa. Wezme Go na kolana, a potem poloze sie obok Niego i razem zasniemy. To jest prawdziwe szczescie'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Selfie Lord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Holzken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holzken is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You. 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 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 London, Selfie Lord!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodney Holzken!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holzken shoots in for a takedown but Lord shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Lord misses the target.
Holzken shoots in for a double leg but Lord sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Holzken fails with the takedown.
Selfie Lord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodney Holzken.
Nice sprawl there from Lord as Holzken shoots in.
Holzken shoots in but Lord avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Holzken shoots in looking for a takedown. Lord tries to sprawl out of it but Holzken keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lord manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Holzken misses with a takedown
letting Lord counter with a right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Holzken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lord misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lord connects with a body shot that sends Holzken's belly button to the back.
Lord looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Holzken dives in for a single leg takedown but Lord sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Holzken tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lord swivels and escapes.
Holzken looks winded!
Holzken tries for a takedown but Lord circles away easily
and Lord counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lord fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lord darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lord dips to his left and cracks Holzken with an uppercut!
Lord connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Holzken's hands.
Holzken is rocked!
Holzken misses with a takedown
and Lord counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holzken is still on wobbly legs! Can Lord finish him?
Lord connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Holzken seems to have recovered his senses.
Holzken misses with a takedown attempt
and Lord counters with a nice right hand that sends Holzken toppling to the canvas! Holzken scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lord finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holzken fails with a takedown attempt.
Lord lands a body shot.
Holzken takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Holzken darts in looking for a takedown but Lord gets double underhooks and turns Holzken into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lord lands a right hook to the body.
Holzken on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rodney Holzken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lord cracks Holzken with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lord has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Holzken to stand back up!
Lord throws an overhand right that drops Holzken like a sack of potatoes! Lord dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Selfie Lord!
During a confident post fight interview, Selfie Lord 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Ville Ahokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Haze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahokas's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, ELUVEITIE - Inis Mona. Ville Ahokas could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jerry Haze's chin.
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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
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ville Ahokas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerry Haze!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Ahokas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahokas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ahokas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Haze.
Haze looks to land a body kick but Ahokas moved away.
Haze on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Haze misses with a looping left.
Ahokas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haze.
Haze moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Haze was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good leg kick by Ahokas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Haze throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahokas feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Haze lands a right hook to the body.
Haze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haze avoids the body shot from Ahokas.
Ahokas misses the shot to the body.
Haze avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahokas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haze on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Haze throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ahokas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Haze.
Ahokas avoids a kick to the body.
Ahokas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Haze bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ahokas keeps the fight on the outside.
Haze is looking to score with low kicks.
Ahokas looks to land a right hand but Haze moved out of range.
Haze looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Haze avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ahokas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big right from Haze misses.
Ahokas scores with the left hand. Haze knows he should have avoided that one.
Ahokas 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Haze misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haze connects with a crisp jab.
Haze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahokas moves away.
Haze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahokas.
Ahokas scores with a jab.
Ahokas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haze.
Haze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahokas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ahokas moves away from the strike by Haze.
Ahokas misses with a shot to the body
and Haze counters with a slapping leg kick.
Haze avoids the body shot from Ahokas.
Haze slips a jab from Ahokas.
Haze throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Haze missing with a left hand there. Ahokas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahokas lands a glancing blow to the side of Haze's head.
Ville Ahokas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haze looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ahokas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haze has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Haze there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fighters circling - Ahokas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahokas throws a body punch but Haze moves out of range.
Haze misses with a low kick as Ahokas jumps back.
Ahokas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Haze thuds his shin into the meat of Ahokas's side.
The fighters circling - Ahokas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haze looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ahokas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Haze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahokas.
Haze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haze lands a really nice looking cross but Ahokas seems unphased.
Ahokas slips a straight right by Haze.
It looks like Ahokas has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ahokas stuns Haze with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haze lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haze takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ahokas scores with a jab to the head.
Ahokas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haze. That did some damage!
Ahokas throws a leg kick but Haze sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ahokas clobbers Haze with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Haze connects with a right hand. Ahokas shakes it off.
Ahokas throws a body shot but no joy.
Haze scores with a hook to the body. Ahokas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Haze bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ahokas's head backwards.
Haze is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Haze throws a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haze fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ahokas feints and then cracks Haze's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Haze down.
Haze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahokas moves away.
Ahokas tried to counter with a leg kick but Haze avoided it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jerry Haze will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Haze misses with a body kick.
A big right from Ahokas misses.
Ahokas is looking to chop away at Haze's legs.
Ahokas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haze. That did some damage!
A telegraphed right hand from Ahokas misses the target.
Haze now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Haze looks to land a left hand but Ahokas moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheers as Ahokas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Haze doesn't seem phased though.
A head kick misses from Haze.
Jerry Haze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Ahokas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ahokas cracks a nice hook into Haze's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahokas misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahokas.
Haze looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ahokas lands with a right hand.
Ahokas throws a hook but Haze avoids it easily.
Haze looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haze ducks under a wild hook from Ahokas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Ahokas misses.
Haze throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahokas.
Haze throws a leg kick but Ahokas checks it.
Haze scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ahokas connects with a body shot that sends Haze's belly button to the back.
Ahokas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Haze throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahokas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haze looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Haze ducks under a wild hook from Ahokas.
Ahokas lands a nice hook to Haze's body. Haze takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Haze takes a swing at Ahokas's ribcage but misses.
Haze finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Haze lands a body shot.
A slow jab from Ahokas misses its intended target.
Ahokas punishes Haze's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas throws a right and a left that Haze avoids nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahokas looks to land a right hand but Haze moved out of range.
Haze throws a jab when Ahokas was well out of range.
Ahokas scores with a body shot.
Ahokas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haze manages to avoid it.
Haze lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ahokas at a distance.
Ahokas misses the shot to the body.
Ahokas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Haze throws a body punch but Ahokas moves out of range.
Ahokas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ahokas avoids the body shot from Haze.
Haze throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That kick from Haze tenderised Ahokas's leg. Ahokas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ahokas throws a jab when Haze was well out of range.
A big left from Ahokas misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahokas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haze was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahokas.
Haze doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ahokas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Haze fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ahokas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Haze misses with an uppercut. Ahokas saw that one coming.
Ahokas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haze throws a leg kick but Ahokas moved away.
A big left from Ahokas misses.
Ahokas misses with a right hand
and Haze makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ahokas misses with a wild body shot.
Ahokas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haze throws a shot from downtown. Ahokas moves away and avoids it.
Ahokas lands a lovely overhand right.
Haze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahokas moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haze misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ahokas jabs Haze right on the nose. Haze blinks but takes it well.
Ahokas misses with a head kick.
Jab by Haze.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahokas.
Ahokas moves out of range as Haze strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Haze takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ahokas scores with the left hand. Haze knows he should have avoided that one.
Haze pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ahokas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ahokas connects with a crisp jab.
Ahokas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haze manages to avoid it.
Ahokas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahokas jabs Haze right on the nose. Haze blinks but takes it well.
Haze misses with a shot to the body
and Ahokas counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ville Ahokas dominated that second round.
That's time! Ahokas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ahokas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ahokas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Haze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haze tries to land a front kick but Ahokas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Haze has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Haze keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Haze throws a right hand that Ahokas ducks under and follows up with a left that Ahokas also avoids with ease.
A jab from Ahokas misses.
Ahokas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Haze tries to counter with a clinch but Ahokas shakes him off and moves away.
Haze misses with a body shot
and Ahokas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahokas lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze misses the shot to the body.
Ahokas throws a body shot but no joy.
Haze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahokas throws out the jab.
Ahokas looks to score with a jab to the body but Haze is just out of range.
Haze bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ahokas's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahokas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Haze.
Ahokas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haze throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Haze is looking to land body kicks.
Haze misses the shot to the body.
Ahokas lands with a nice combination. Haze backs away looking to recover.
Ahokas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ahokas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ahokas looks to score with a jab to the body but Haze is just out of range.
Haze scores with a sloppy right hand. Ahokas should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahokas jabs Haze to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Haze throws a shot to the body.
Haze throws a solid leg kick but Ahokas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Haze.
Ahokas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Haze misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahokas scores with a nice strike.
Ahokas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haze avoids the body shot from Ahokas.
Haze misses with a hook.
A big left from Ahokas misses.
Ahokas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Haze swings for the body but Ahokas moves out of range.
Ahokas throws a hook but Haze blocks it.
Ahokas misses with a body shot.
Good exchange - Haze coming out on top.
Haze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahokas throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Haze releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Haze on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Haze scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haze on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ahokas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Haze finds it's way round the side to connect with Ahokas's head.
Ahokas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Haze misses with a straight right.
Ahokas throws a big shot that misses.
Haze missing with a left hand there. Ahokas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haze just misses with a punch to the body.
Haze throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice uppercut lands for Ahokas. That snapped Haze's head back.
Haze misses with a straight right.
Ahokas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big left from Ahokas misses.
Haze on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ahokas. Ahokas obviously looking to wear him down.
Haze chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ahokas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haze throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahokas looks to land a left hand but Haze moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Haze on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahokas tries a low kick but Haze avoids it.
Ahokas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haze is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ahokas with a body shot.
Haze is looking to chop away at Ahokas's legs.
Ahokas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haze was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahokas.
Ahokas just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahokas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jab by Ahokas.
The fighters circling - Ahokas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahokas looks to score with a jab to the body but Haze is just out of range.
Haze loads up on a big right hand but Ahokas slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahokas. Haze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haze misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Ville Ahokas did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Haze scores with a body shot.
Haze connects with an inside leg kick.
Haze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahokas.
Haze just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Ahokas. That snapped Haze's head back.
Jab by Haze.
Haze ducks under a wild hook from Ahokas.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Haze.
Haze lands a head kick!
Ahokas lands with a nice body punch.
Haze closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Haze throws a body punch but Ahokas moves out of range.
Ahokas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahokas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haze moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahokas throws a chopping leg kick but Haze manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Haze flicks out a counter leg kick but Ahokas steps away.
Ahokas walks into a straight right hand from Haze.
A clash of legs there as Haze blocks the low kick.
Haze looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ahokas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haze.
Ahokas throws a body shot but no joy.
Haze is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Haze blocks a low kick nicely.
Haze steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahokas.
Haze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Ahokas misses.
Ahokas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Haze on the side of the head.
Ahokas throws a big shot that misses.
Ahokas throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahokas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haze throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Haze.
Haze throws a good cross that connects.
Ahokas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haze.
Ahokas loads up on a big right hand but Haze slips the punch.
Ahokas throws a front kick aimed at Haze's knee but Haze avoids it well.
Haze uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahokas.
Ahokas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
Ahokas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Haze. Those never looked like landing.
Ahokas punishes Haze's body with a nice straight punch.
Ahokas throws a body punch but Haze moves out of range.
Haze takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ahokas tries to land a leg kick but Haze saw it coming and moves away.
Haze tests Ahokas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haze throws a quick inside leg kick.
Haze misses with a series of wild punches.
Haze on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ahokas throws the left hand but Haze avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Haze throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haze moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahokas lands a body shot.
Haze misses with a head kick.
Haze throws a hook but Ahokas blocks it.
Haze throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haze takes one to the chin there.
A head kick misses from Haze.
A slow jab from Ahokas misses its intended target.
Haze pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haze avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Haze! But no joy.
Ahokas looks to land a right hand but Haze moved out of range.
Haze follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Haze throws a head kick that misses.
Haze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahokas.
Ahokas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haze.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahokas misses with a low kick as Haze jumps back.
Ahokas connects with a jab.
Haze's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Haze takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ahokas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haze manages to avoid it.
Haze throws a leg kick but Ahokas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ville Ahokas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Haze digs a good hook to Ahokas's body.
Haze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahokas ducks under a wild hook from Haze.
Ahokas half committed to a counter leg kick.
Haze has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ahokas.
Haze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ahokas misses with an uppercut.
Ahokas checks the leg kick.
Ahokas swings for the body but Haze moves out of range.
Haze feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ahokass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ahokas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Haze circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ahokas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ahokas misses with a looping right.
Ahokas thuds his right hand into Haze's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ahokas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ahokas there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahokas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ahokas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haze throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahokas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Ahokas.
Haze just misses with a punch to the body.
Haze throws a leg kick but Ahokas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ahokas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Haze momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Haze. That's going to slow Ahokas down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Haze looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ahokas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
An inside leg kick lands from Ahokas.
Haze bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ahokas's head.
Ahokas throws out a loose jab but Haze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jerry Haze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas lands with an overhand left.
Haze fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haze throws the left hand but Ahokas avoids the punch easily.
Haze throws a hook but Ahokas blocks it.
Ahokas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ahokas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ahokas half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice shot by Ahokas.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Haze, right into the meat.
Ahokas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Haze is out of range.
Ahokas throws the left hand but Haze avoids the punch easily.
Haze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haze looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ahokas moves out of range as Haze throws a body kick.
Ahokas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ahokas connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haze misses with a jab to the body
and Ahokas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haze throws a lazy body kick
and Ahokas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ahokas scores with a jab to the body.
Haze misses with a wild body shot.
Haze lands an overhand right.
Haze misses the shot to the body.
Haze thumps Ahokas with a low kick.
Haze takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Haze slips under a jab from Ahokas.
Ahokas lands a slapping body shot.
Ahokas misses the shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Haze!
Haze jabs at Ahokas's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahokas blocks a jab.
Ahokas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haze.
Haze connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ahokas's hands.
Haze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahokas.
Ahokas is looking for a counter combo.
Haze takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Haze connects with a single shot there.
Ahokas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ahokas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haze.
An attempted straight right counter from Ahokas misses the target.
Ahokas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Haze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahokas blocks a jab.
Haze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haze on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Haze scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ville Ahokas.
Well Ahokas 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ville Ahokas!
Ville Ahokas retains his featherweight title!
Ville Ahokas was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Felix Sturm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karter Kinshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Felix Sturm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karter Kinshaw!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sturm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kinshaw throws out the jab.
Kinshaw scores with a kick to the body.
Kinshaw wants to clinch up but Sturm keeps it at a distance.
A big left from Kinshaw misses.
Kinshaw throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sturm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sturm misses with a hook. Kinshaw ducked under it nicely.
Kinshaw looks to clinch
and Sturm counters with a nice uppercut.
Sturm lands a nice shot to the body.
Kinshaw throws a head kick that half lands.
Kinshaw misses with a head kick.
Kinshaw fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sturm checks it well.
Karter Kinshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sturm throws a big shot that misses.
Kinshaw slips a jab from Sturm.
Kinshaw looks to land a body kick but Sturm moved away.
A quick step to the side and Sturm tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kinshaw throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sturm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sturm tries to keep at a distance but Kinshaw has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kinshaw prevents a body shot from Sturm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinshaw lands an uppercut.
Kinshaw misses with a body punch.
Sturm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kinshaw stuns Sturm with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kinshaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sturm was well out of range. Poor timing from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw tries to clinch there but Sturm circles away.
Sturm staying out of range there.
Kinshaw misses with a hook to the body
and Sturm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Sturm. Beautiful body shot.
Sturm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kinshaw manages to avoid it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sturm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sturm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sturm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sturm can't find room to land a body shot as Kinshaw controls the action.
Kinshaw gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kinshaw has a couple of punches blocked by Sturm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kinshaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinshaw misses with the head strike.
Sturm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kinshaw blocks an uppercut.
Kinshaw blocks a body shot from Sturm.
Kinshaw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kinshaw creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kinshaw tries to throw a body punch but Sturm avoids it by throwing Kinshaw back against the cage.
Sturm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kinshaw scores with a hook to the body.
Sturm works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kinshaw misses with some punches.
Kinshaw misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Sturm's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kinshaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kinshaw landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kinshaw tries to land a knee to the head but Sturm blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Sturm fails to land.
Sturm misses with a body punch.
Kinshaw misses with a knee to the head.
Kinshaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Sturm.
Sturm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturm lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kinshaw lands a hook that snaps the head of Sturm backwards.
Sturm digs a right hand underneath Kinshaw's ribcage. Kinshaw let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kinshaw lands a damaging elbow.
Sturm lands with a short shot to the head.
Kinshaw blocking some punches.
Kinshaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kinshaw.
Sturm throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kinshaws head.
Sturm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sturm misses the jab.
Kinshaw moves forwards but Sturm connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kinshaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sturm is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kinshaw throws a hook but Sturm avoids it easily.
Sturm is looking to counter punch.
Sturm chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kinshaw can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kinshaw misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Kinshaw is predictable there
and Sturm counters with a nice uppercut.
Sturm connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kinshaw momentarily.
Kinshaw is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturm drops Kinshaw with a naaaaasty hook - Kinshaw is in real trouble here! Sturm dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Sturm!
A very excited looking Felix Sturm made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Loke Westlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroshimo Sakamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiroshimo Sakamoto has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Loke Westlund!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hiroshimo Sakamoto!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Sakamoto there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sakamoto.
Westlund is looking to chop away at Sakamoto's legs.
Sakamoto lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sakamoto throws a right hand that misses
and Westlund cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sakamoto.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sakamoto, right into the meat.
Westlund misses with a body kick.
Westlund misses with the combination.
Sakamoto connects with a single shot there.
We've been informed that Sakamoto 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.
Sakamoto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Westlund.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakamoto misses with a straight right.
Sakamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sakamoto is looking to chop away at Westlund's legs.
Westlund went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sakamoto sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Westlund connects with a solid leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sakamoto.
Sakamoto lands a head shot.
Sakamoto throws a low kick but Westlund moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westlund works over Sakamoto's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Hiroshimo Sakamoto has been cut.
Westlund definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sakamoto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Westlund has time to react.
Westlund lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Westlund takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Westlund darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sakamoto misses with a low kick.
Sakamoto scoring well with a low kick there.
Westlund is looking to score with low kicks.
Westlund staying out of range there.
Westlund fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sakamoto just manages to avoid it.
Westlund misses with a left hand
and Sakamoto counters with a straight right hand.
Sakamoto scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakamoto misses with a looping left.
Westlund jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sakamoto connects with an inside leg kick.
Sakamoto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Westlund.
Sakamoto connects with a solid leg kick.
Westlund blocks the body kick.
Westlund walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto misses with a takedown attempt - Westlund sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westlund throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Westlund misses with a leg kick.
Westlund misses the jab.
Westlund looks to throw the jab but Sakamoto is out of range.
Sakamoto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Sakamoto.
Some wild striking there from Westlund.
Westlund scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A low kick from Sakamoto is predictable there
and Westlund makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Westlund throws a head kick but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Sakamoto throws a hook but Westlund avoids it easily.
Westlund is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good leg kick by Sakamoto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Westlund fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sakamoto, right into the meat.
Westlund is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Westlund is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Westlund. Sakamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Westlund on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sakamoto. Sakamoto obviously looking to wear him down.
A clash of legs there as Westlund blocks the low kick.
Sakamoto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Westlund is able to avoid easily.
Westlund checks a leg kick nicely.
As Sakamoto backs away, Westlund returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Westlund feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sakamoto's calf.
Sakamoto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Westlund as he avoids it easily.
Sakamoto lands a nice looking body kick.
Westlund keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakamoto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Westlund tries to clinch but Sakamoto is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Sakamoto.
Westlund tests Sakamoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Westlund moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sakamoto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakamoto throws a chopping leg kick but Westlund manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As Sakamoto backs away, Westlund returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sakamoto cracks Westlund with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice uppercut lands for Sakamoto. That snapped Westlund's head back.
Westlund staying out of range there.
Sakamoto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sakamoto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Westlund's sensitive parts.
Westlund turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Westlund checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sakamoto misses with a jab to the body
and Westlund counters with a body kick.
Westlund fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sakamoto on the side of the head.
Westlund walks into a straight right hand from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto shoots in but no luck this time.
Loke Westlund has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiroshimo Sakamoto.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakamoto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick misses from Westlund.
Sakamoto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Westlund.
Sakamoto moves out of range of the body kick.
Westlund stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sakamoto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hiroshimo Sakamoto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice body kick there by Sakamoto.
Westlund throws a push kick but Sakamoto slaps the foot to one side.
Sakamoto throws the left hand but Westlund avoids the punch easily.
A good leg kick by Westlund.
Sakamoto throws a low kick, looking for Westlund's leg but Westlund calmly moves out of range.
Sakamoto misses with a hook.
Westlund doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Westlund just misses with a punch to the body.
Sakamoto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sakamoto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Westlund throws a leg kick but Sakamoto sees it coming and moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sakamoto checks a leg kick.
Westlund is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto connects with an inside leg kick.
Westlund ducks under a wild hook from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Westlund.
Sakamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Westlund.
Westlund lands with a shot to the body.
Sakamoto moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakamoto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Westlund.
Sakamoto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Westlund circles away quickly and effectively.
Sakamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Westlund plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Westlund lands with a nice body punch.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Westlund throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakamoto misses with a hook.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick which misses Westlund's front leg but catches the back leg as Westlund tries to avoid it.
Sakamoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sakamoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Westlund.
Sakamoto throws a hook but Westlund blocks it.
Westlund ducks under a wild hook from Sakamoto.
Westlund moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Westlund on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Westlund loads up on a big right hand but Sakamoto slips the punch.
Westlund throws a leg kick but Sakamoto moved away.
Westlund slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick from Sakamoto.
Westlund scores with a head kick.
Jab by Sakamoto.
A good leg kick by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Westlund counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sakamoto moves out of range of the body kick.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick
and Westlund counters with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Westlund misses.
Sakamoto connects with a looping right hand.
Sakamoto misses with a body punch
and Westlund connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sakamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sakamoto moves out of range as Westlund throws a body kick.
Sakamoto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick which misses Westlund's front leg but catches the back leg as Westlund tries to avoid it.
Westlund on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Westlund throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westlund scores with a head kick.
Westlund sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice body punch from Sakamoto.
Westlund throws a low kick, looking for Sakamoto's leg but Sakamoto calmly moves out of range.
A big left from Westlund misses.
Sakamoto thuds his shin into the meat of Westlund's side.
Westlund swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Westlund throws a chopping leg kick but Sakamoto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Westlund blocks a jab.
A low kick from Sakamoto is predictable there
and Westlund counters with a good low kick that Sakamoto was not able to check.
Sakamoto throws a low kick but Westlund moves out of range easily.
Westlund quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Sakamoto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Westlund checks it well.
A little feinted left hand from Westlund on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sakamoto ducks under a wild hook from Westlund.
Sakamoto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Westlund throws a sloppy body shot
and Sakamoto counters with a low kick, right behind Westlund 's knee.
Sakamoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sakamoto missing with a left hand there. Westlund was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto wants to slow Westlund down by chopping away at his legs.
Sakamoto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Westlund in his tracks.
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!
Westlund steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Westlund doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Westlund blocks a leg kick.
Westlund tried to counter with a leg kick but Sakamoto avoided it.
Sakamoto pushes Westlund away with a front kick.
Sakamoto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sakamoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Westlund throws a head kick but Sakamoto moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Sakamoto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Westlund takes a swing at Sakamoto's ribcage but misses.
Sakamoto throws a jab when Westlund was well out of range.
Sakamoto throws a good cross that connects.
Sakamoto throws a low kick, looking for Westlund's leg but Westlund calmly moves out of range.
Westlund quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Westlund misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakamoto feints and then cracks Westlund's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Westlund down.
Westlund takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
That's time! Westlund's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Westlund has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Westlund there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sakamoto misses with a low kick as Westlund jumps back.
Sakamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Westlund will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sakamoto misses with a lunging right hand
letting Westlund counter with a right hand.
Westlund looks to score with a jab to the body but Sakamoto is just out of range.
Sakamoto looks to land a right hand but Westlund moved out of range.
Westlund tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Westlund.
A head kick misses from Westlund.
Sakamoto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick that misses.
Sakamoto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Westlund throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Westlund 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sakamoto checks a low kick from Westlund.
Nice shot lands for Sakamoto.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Westlund swings for the body but Sakamoto moves out of range.
It seemed like Sakamoto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sakamoto throws out a leg kick but Westlund moves out of range and Sakamoto only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westlund throws a wild body kick that Sakamoto sees coming a mile off.
Westlund fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.
Sakamoto connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick from Sakamoto is predictable there
and Westlund counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sakamoto looks to land a left hand but Westlund moved out of range nicely.
Sakamoto swinging wildly here.
Sakamoto misses with an uppercut. Westlund saw that one coming.
Westlund keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Westlund lands a nice shot to the body.
Sakamoto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Westlund is fending him off so far but Sakamoto persists. Nope, Westlund circles away and we're back to standing.
Some bone on bone action there as Westlund checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Westlund goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sakamoto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sakamoto lands with a shot to the body.
Westlund works the jab nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Westlund blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sakamoto jabs Westlund to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakamoto throws a solid leg kick but Westlund takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sakamoto.
Sakamoto looks to land a left hand but Westlund moved out of range nicely.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick
and Sakamoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good exchange - Westlund coming out on top.
Sakamoto throws a chopping leg kick but Westlund manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Westlund thumps Sakamoto with a low kick.
Westlund swings for the body but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Sakamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Westlund.
A big right from Sakamoto misses.
Westlund checks a low kick from Sakamoto.
Westlund swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sakamoto misses with a hook.
A solid body kick from Westlund.
A shot to the body from Sakamoto misses
and Westlund counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sakamoto missing with a left hand there. Westlund was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sakamoto throws a front kick aimed at Westlund's knee but Westlund avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westlund lands a nice hook to Sakamoto's body. Sakamoto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sakamoto moves out of range of the body kick from Westlund.
Sakamoto throws a push kick but Westlund slaps the foot to one side.
Westlund throws a head kick but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Westlund throws a push kick but Sakamoto slaps the foot to one side.
Westlund throws a leg kick but Sakamoto moved away.
Sakamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Westlund misses.
Sakamoto keeps Westlund at a distance using the push kick.
Sakamoto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sakamoto scores with a jab. Westlund acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Westlund moves out of range of the body kick.
Sakamoto swings for the body but Westlund moves out of range.
It looked like Westlund wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sakamoto misses with a looping left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sakamoto. That's going to slow Westlund down.
Sakamoto throws a body punch but Westlund moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto avoids a kick to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Westlund might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Westlund lands a really nice looking cross but Sakamoto seems unphased.
A lazy body kick from Sakamoto
and Westlund makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
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!
Westlund uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto cracks a nice hook into Westlund's ribs.
Westlund throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sakamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Westlund needs to keep his hands up - Sakamoto had a free shot at his head there.
Sakamoto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Westlund. That did some damage!
Westlund has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sakamoto finds it's way round the side to connect with Westlund's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Sakamoto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sakamoto ducks under a wild hook from Westlund.
Sakamoto punishes Westlund's body with a nice straight punch.
Sakamoto misses with a leg kick.
Westlund displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakamoto throws out the jab.
Westlund was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sakamoto is looking to chop away at Westlund's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Westlund misses with a body shot.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sakamoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick
and Westlund counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Westlund lands a head kick. Sakamoto smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That has opened up Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut even more.
Westlund slips a jab from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sakamoto with the counter takedown but Westlund avoids it easily.
Sakamoto misses with a hook.
Westlund lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sakamoto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Westlund throws a sloppy head kick and Sakamoto moves out of range easily.
A lazy left from Sakamoto finds it's target.
Sakamoto looks to land a left hand but Westlund moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Sakamoto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Westlund looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick which misses Westlund's front leg but catches the back leg as Westlund tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Sakamoto.
Westlund looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A clash of legs there as Westlund blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakamoto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Westlund misses the target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Westlund - that will leave a mark!
Westlund scores with a jab.
A big left from Westlund misses.
Sakamoto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Westlund scores with a jab to the body.
Westlund throws a leg kick but Sakamoto moved away.
Westlund fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sakamoto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Westlund moves out of range of the body kick.
Westlund jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Westlund blocks the body kick.
Sakamoto misses with a low kick.
Westlund checks a leg kick nicely.
Sakamoto lands a two punch combo.
Westlund throws the kick towards the body but Sakamoto avoids it.
Sakamoto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Westlund blocks a leg kick.
Sakamoto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto throws a low kick but Westlund avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Westlund lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sakamoto circles away quickly and effectively.
Sakamoto lands a leg kick that knocks Westlund off balance momentarily.
Westlund takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sakamoto misses with a straight right.
Sakamoto looks to land a combination but Westlund avoids it well.
Westlund fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.
Westlund misses with a body kick.
Sakamoto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Westlund checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sakamoto misses with a straight right.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sakamoto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Westlund takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sakamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Westlund throws a leg kick but Sakamoto sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westlund misses with a body kick.
Sakamoto jabs Westlund to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sakamoto thuds his shin into the meat of Westlund's side.
Westlund connects with a single shot there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sakamoto 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 Westlund has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Westlund and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Westlund throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sakamoto avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Westlund checks a leg kick.
Sakamoto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Westlund fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sakamoto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Westlund momentarily.
Sakamoto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Westlund's calf.
Sakamoto misses with a body kick.
Westlund throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sakamoto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sakamoto slips a jab from Westlund.
Westlund pushes Sakamoto away with a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Westlund fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sakamoto is looking to land body kicks.
Westlund wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Westlund takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sakamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Westlund.
Decent striking displayed by Sakamoto there.
Sakamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Westlund.
Sakamoto throws a hook to the side of Westlund's head but Westlund sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sakamoto lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Westlund. Sakamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Westlund misses with a head kick.
Sakamoto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sakamoto ducks under a wild hook from Westlund.
Sakamoto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Westlund finds it's way round the side to connect with Sakamoto's head.
Westlund misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Hiroshimo Sakamoto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sakamoto.
That kick from Sakamoto tenderised Westlund's leg. Westlund is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sakamoto misses with a looping right.
Westlund lands an overhand right.
Sakamoto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sakamoto throws a big shot that misses.
Westlund was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sakamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Westlund.
Sakamoto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Westlund throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sakamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sakamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Westlund was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sakamoto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto checks a low kick from Westlund.
Sakamoto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Sakamoto.
Sakamoto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sakamoto connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakamoto misses with a leg kick
and Westlund counters with a big head kick but Sakamoto shrugs it off.
Westlund throws a jab but it's blocked by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Westlund in his tracks.
Nice jab there from Westlund.
Sakamoto connects with a leg kick. Westlund looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sakamoto tests Westlund's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Westlund misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto 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.
Westlund throws a head kick but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Sakamoto is looking to slow Westlund down with leg kicks.
Sakamoto takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sakamoto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Westlund checks a leg kick.
Westlund throws a shot from downtown. Sakamoto moves away and avoids it.
Westlund misses with a looping left.
Loke Westlund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakamoto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Westlund.
Sakamoto scores with a sloppy right hand. Westlund should have avoided that one.
Sakamoto connects with a nice looking jab.
Westlund takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Westlund.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sakamoto.
Westlund goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sakamoto misses with a takedown attempt - Westlund sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sakamoto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sakamoto scores with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sakamoto. That's going to slow Westlund down.
Sakamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Westlund's shoulder, as Westlund tries to avoid the shot.
Westlund was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Westlund throws a leg kick but Sakamoto moved away.
Sakamoto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sakamoto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Westlund went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto thumps Westlund with a low kick.
Good work by Westlund as he checks the leg kick.
Sakamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Westlund.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Westlund crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sakamoto - the referee stops the clock and Westlund gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sakamoto. Westlund manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sakamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Westlund tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sakamoto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sakamoto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Westlund in his tracks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Westlund lands a head kick!
Westlund drives through and clinches with Sakamoto against the cage.
Sakamoto throws a punch but it's blocked by Westlund.
Westlund misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Westlund controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westlund swings wildly with an uppercut but Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Westlund misses with a short punch on the inside.
Westlund misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sakamoto scores a nice knee to the body.
Sakamoto has had enough of the clinch but Westlund keeps him there for the moment.
Westlund throws a punch but it's blocked by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto trying to stall but Westlund improves his position.
Sakamoto blocks a body shot from Westlund.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sakamoto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Westlund has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice left hand lands by Sakamoto.
Westlund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sakamoto throws an elbow that misses.
Sakamoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sakamoto tests Westlund's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sakamoto throws a shot from downtown. Westlund moves away and avoids it.
Westlund on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshimo Sakamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sakamoto 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshimo Sakamoto!
Hiroshimo Sakamoto is the new lightweight champion!
An intense looking Hiroshimo Sakamoto took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Still worried about my eyes tough guy?'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Escobarre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdullah Zaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escobarre's entrance music is Xzibit- Alcoholic . A fine choice. 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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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo Escobarre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abdullah Zaire!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zaire with a nice cross.
Zaire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zaire looks for the body kick but Escobarre saw that one coming.
Escobarre seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zaire throws a leg kick
so Escobarre counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Escobarre is looking to advance position but Zaire has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Escobarre is squirming around, avoiding Zaire's attempts to control the action.
Zaire looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobarre wants to control but Zaire is having none of it.
Escobarre is in all sorts of trouble 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaire with good strikes from the mount here!
Zaire looking to ground and pound but Escobarre is blocking nicely.
Escobarre keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zaire raining down hammerfists from mount.
Escobarre keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Escobarre manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Zaire with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre wants to get back to full guard.
Escobarre is trying to control but can't.
Escobarre wants to get back to full guard.
Zaire seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Escobarre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zaire looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Escobarre with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Escobarre is pressing down on Zaire's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Escobarre working a defensive guard here.
Zaire trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobarre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zaire working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Escobarre's head.
Zaire preventing the sweep.
Escobarre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zaire trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobarre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaire is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zaire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Escobarre feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zaires jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Escobarre takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Escobarre sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zaire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Escobarre takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zaire misses with an uppercut
and Escobarre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A bone on bone clash there as Escobarre blocks the leg kick.
Zaire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobarre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zaire.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaire on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobarre.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Escobarre.
Escobarre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zaire only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Escobarre's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Escobarre duly obliges.
Zaire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escobarre throwing a counter right hand but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Escobarre fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zaire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abdullah Zaire will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zaire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaire lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Escobarre misses with a straight right.
Zaire scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Escobarre tests Zaire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobarre misses the target.
Escobarre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zaire as he jumps to the side.
Escobarre comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobarre connects with a jab.
Zaire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Escobarre.
Escobarre checks a low kick from Zaire.
Zaire lands with a hook. Escobarre tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his 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!
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobarre moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobarre misses with a looping left.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Escobarre coming out on top.
Zaire gets the takedown into side control.
Escobarre is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Escobarre manages to get back to half guard.
Zaire throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Escobarre is trying to control but can't.
Escobarre is trying is best to control the position here.
Escobarre is not content to let Zaire control the position.
Escobarre tries to get to full guard but Zaire has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre is working hard here to advance position.
Escobarre is not content to let Zaire control the position.
Escobarre wants to get back to full guard.
Zaire is trying to control the action in half guard but Escobarre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Escobarre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zaire was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zaire.
Escobarre connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Escobarre.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaire cracks Escobarre with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zaire throws a shot to the body.
Zaire throws a nice outside leg kick.
Escobarre ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
A jab from Escobarre misses.
Zaire scores with a kick to the midsection.
Escobarre avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zaire. That's going to slow Escobarre down.
Escobarre defending well as Zaire loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Escobarre was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zaire.
Zaire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Escobarre misses the jab.
Zaire defending well as Escobarre loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobarre. Zaire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobarre throws a hook but Zaire avoids it easily.
Escobarre takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre throws a looping overhand right but Zaire ducks down to avoid it.
Zaire lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaire throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobarre.
Escobarre staying out of range there.
Zaire connects with a nice looking jab.
Escobarre moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobarre keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Escobarre looks to land a combination but Zaire avoids it well.
Zaire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobarre.
Zaire thuds his right hand into Escobarre's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zaire keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zaire digs a good hook to Escobarre's body.
Nice jab there from Zaire.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobarre misses the target.
Escobarre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zaire can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Zaire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Escobarre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Escobarre misses with a right hand
and Zaire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zaire throws a hook but Escobarre avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Escobarre.
Escobarre misses with a straight left.
Zaire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Escobarre misses with a straight left.
Zaire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zaire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zaire with a nice cross.
Zaire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire lands a leg kick that knocks Escobarre off balance momentarily.
Escobarre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zaire connects with a single shot there.
Escobarre throws a body punch but Zaire moves out of range.
Escobarre is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobarre.
Zaire misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaire looks to land a combination but Escobarre avoids it well.
Escobarre avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Escobarre misses with a hook.
Zaire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Escobarre doesn't seem bothered though.
Zaire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zaire lunges at Escobarre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Escobarre's hand.
Escobarre blocks a low kick nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Escobarre misses its target.
Escobarre takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zaire tests Escobarre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escobarre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaire thows a leg kick but Escobarre checks it
and Zaire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zaire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Escobarre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zaire lets loose with a powerful body kick. Escobarre will feel that in the morning.
Zaire misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobarre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaire.
Escobarre throws a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Escobarre.
Escobarre takes a swing at Zaire's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Escobarre finds it's target.
Zaire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Escobarre has time to react.
Zaire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobarre manages to avoid it.
Escobarre moves out of range as Zaire strikes.
Zaire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Escobarre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Escobarre throws a big shot that misses.
Escobarre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Escobarre.
Escobarre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaire.
Zaire throws a nice looking combination but Escobarre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Escobarre walks into a straight right hand from Zaire.
Escobarre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zaire tries to avoid it but Escobarre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zaire to the ground. Zaire escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Escobarre works Zaire's body with a nice hook.
Escobarre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaire tries a low kick but Escobarre avoids it.
Good work by Escobarre as he checks the leg kick.
Escobarre throws a hook to the side of Zaire's head but Zaire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Escobarre misses.
Zaire connects with a solid leg kick.
Zaire throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Zaire misses.
Zaire misses with a low kick.
Escobarre is looking to counter the offense by Zaire and move into the clinch.
Escobarre misses the jab.
Zaire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zaire lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobarre fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zaire on the side of the head.
Zaire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Escobarre doesn't seem bothered though.
Escobarre looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zaire smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Escobarre throws a poor cross that misses
letting Zaire counter with a right hand.
Zaire scores with a nice body kick.
Zaire keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Escobarre keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Escobarre swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zaire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zaire swats away the attempt to clinch by Escobarre.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Zaire really dominated 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.
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobarre.
Escobarre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaire was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobarre.
Zaire follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Escobarre throws a shot from downtown. Zaire moves away and avoids it.
Zaire was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Escobarre uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Escobarre looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Escobarre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaire moves away.
Zaire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zaire connects with a solid leg kick.
Zaire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zaire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Escobarre is able to avoid easily.
Zaire works Escobarre's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire keeps Escobarre at a distance using the push kick.
Escobarre takes a swing at Zaire's ribcage but misses.
Escobarre checks a low kick from Zaire.
Zaire misses with an uppercut. Escobarre saw that one coming.
Zaire misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaire throws a leg kick that is checked
and Escobarre counters with a straight right hand.
Escobarre on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Escobarre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zaire scores with a jab.
Zaire lands with a kick to the temple. Escobarre shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Escobarre looks to throw the jab but Zaire is out of range.
Zaire misses the shot to the body.
Zaire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobarre.
Zaire lands a nice shot to the body.
Zaire lands with a nice body kick.
Escobarre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Escobarre walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zaire connects with a looping right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Escobarre scores with the left hand. Zaire knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobarre looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaire is just out of range.
Zaire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Escobarre with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zaire to score with a decent uppercut.
Escobarre getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zaire scores with a body shot.
Zaire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobarre looks to land a left hand but Zaire moved out of range nicely.
Zaire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Escobarre throws a combination. Zaire tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Zaire moves out of range as Escobarre strikes.
Zaire throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobarre.
A little feinted left hand from Escobarre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Escobarre connects with a body shot.
Zaire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Escobarre misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre blocks a low kick nicely.
Escobarre wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Zaire misses with a hook. Escobarre ducked under it nicely.
Escobarre tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zaire manages to circle out of the way.
Escobarre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zaire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zaire gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Escobarre counters with a stiff right hand.
Escobarre throws a jab when Zaire was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobarre. Zaire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Escobarre. That did some damage!
Escobarre 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.
Zaire misses with a body kick.
Escobarre swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Escobarre lands with an overhand left.
Escobarre scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zaire doesn't seem bothered though.
Zaire lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zaire connects with a nice looking jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Escobarre.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Zaire lands.
Zaire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zaire scores with a leg kick.
Zaire throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Escobarre on the side of the head.
Escobarre closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zaire did well to prevent Escobarre getting side control.
Zaire is trying to control but Escobarre manages to pass to mount!
Zaire is trying desperately to improve position.
Escobarre tries to control but Zaire wriggling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaire working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Abdullah Zaire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Escobarre throws out a loose jab but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaire replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Escobarre blocks it well.
Zaire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Escobarre's hands.
Escobarre takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zaire, right into the meat.
Escobarre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaire.
Zaire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Escobarre checks it well.
Escobarre is looking to counter punch.
Zaire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobarre.
Zaire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zaire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Escobarre checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Escobarre swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Escobarre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zaire circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire moves out of range as Escobarre strikes.
A little jabbing left from Zaire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Zaire scores with a four punch combination!
Zaire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zaire works Escobarre's body with a nice hook.
Zaire misses with a kick to the body
and Escobarre counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaire connects with a solid leg kick.
Escobarre throws a hook but Zaire avoids it easily.
Escobarre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaire moves away.
Escobarre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaire.
Escobarre misses with a right hand
letting Zaire counter with a right hand.
Escobarre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaire.
Zaire connects with a crisp jab.
A left lands for Escobarre.
Escobarre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Escobarre looks to land a left hand but Zaire moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot by Zaire.
Zaire misses with a body kick.
Escobarre on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pablo Escobarre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zaire throws a front kick that sends Escobarre stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaire connects with a body shot that sends Escobarre's belly button to the back.
Escobarre throws a hook but Zaire avoids it easily.
Zaire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Escobarre under the eye.
Zaire throws a looping overhand right but Escobarre ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Escobarre misses.
Escobarre closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zaire makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Escobarre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zaire throws out a counter right but Escobarre avoids it with no problem.
Zaire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zaire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobarre.
Escobarre misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaire lunges at Escobarre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Escobarre's hand.
Zaire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Some bone on bone action there as Escobarre checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Escobarre takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Escobarre misses the shot to the body.
Zaire lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobarre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zaire counters with a stiff right hand.
Escobarre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Escobarre will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Zaire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobarre.
A jab from Escobarre misses.
It seemed like Zaire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zaire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Escobarre.
Zaire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Escobarre's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaire throws a body punch but Escobarre moves out of range.
Zaire scores with a kick to the midsection.
Escobarre throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zaire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abdullah Zaire is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobarre misses with a right hand
and Zaire counters with a nice low kick that buckles Escobarre's knee momentarily.
Zaire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zaire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zaire 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 Escobarre has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Escobarre and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Escobarre misses with a looping right.
A big right from Escobarre misses.
Zaire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zaire connects with a right hand. Escobarre shakes it off.
Good shot there by Zaire.
Zaire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobarre.
Zaire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdullah Zaire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zaire 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdullah Zaire!
Abdullah Zaire is the new middleweight champion!
Abdullah Zaire seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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