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Ascension 0708 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Woima Karhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Mythos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karhu comes to the cage accompanied by House of Pain - Jump Around. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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175 lbs
32 - 22 - 1 |
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180 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Woima Karhu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Mack Mythos!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Mythos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karhu doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Woima Karhu has been cut.
Mythos drives through and clinches with Karhu against the cage.
Mythos blocks an uppercut.
Mythos lands with a short shot to the head.
Karhu takes a shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mythos as Karhu tries to tie him up.
Karhu has Mythos pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mythos.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mythos.
Mythos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Karhu trying to stall but Mythos improves his position.
Maybe Karhu would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Mythos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mythos breaks from the clinch.
Karhu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mythos's waist but Mythos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Karhu off to one side.
Mythos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Karhu throws a lazy right hand but Mythos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Karhu is defended easily by Mythos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mythos throws out a loose jab but Karhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karhu moves away from the strike by Mythos.
Mythos throws a right hand that Karhu ducks under and follows up with a left that Karhu also avoids with ease.
Karhu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mythos pinned against the cage. Mythos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Woima Karhu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karhu shoots for a double leg takedown but Mythos sprawls well. He's pushed Karhu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mythos lands a two punch combo.
Karhu shoots in for a takedown but Mythos shows good takedown defense.
Mythos has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Karhu is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mythos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Karhu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Karhu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mythos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karhu's hands.
Mythos throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mythos throws a shot from downtown. Karhu moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mythos thuds a left hand into Karhu's body.
Karhu misses with an uppercut. Mythos saw that one coming.
Mythos moves into the clinch.
Karhu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Mythos.
A right hook to the body lands for Mythos.
Mythos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mythos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karhu.
Mythos misses with a looping right.
Mythos throws a good cross that connects.
Woima Karhu's cut is getting worse.
Karhu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Karhu is rocked!
Mythos misses with a hook. Karhu ducked under it nicely.
Mack Mythos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karhu shoots in but Mythos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Karhu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mythos momentarily.
Karhu gets a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mythos keeping hold of Karhu's head, controlling as best he can.
Karhu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mythos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Karhu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Karhu is trying to control. Mythos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mythos is trying to get back to full guard.
Karhu is keen to just control but Mythos is a slippery customer.
Mythos wants to improve his position but Karhu is controlling well.
Karhu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Karhu is looking to take a break and control but Mythos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Mythos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Woima Karhu's cut.
That's time! Karhu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mythos swings for the body but Karhu moves out of range.
Karhu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mythos sprawls and moves away.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mythos moves away.
Mythos looks to land a right hand but Karhu moved out of range.
Woima Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karhu cracks Mythos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mythos tries to clinch but Karhu is having none of it.
Mythos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karhu was well out of range. Poor timing from Mythos.
Karhu looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Mythos just misses with a punch to the body.
Mythos throws a body punch but Karhu moves out of range.
Karhu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Karhu shoots in and drives through. Mythos sprawls well.
Mythos throws an overhand right that lands on Karhu's shoulder, as Karhu tries to avoid the shot.
Karhu throws a hook but Mythos blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mythos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mythos lands a jab to the nose.
Karhu throws a leg kick but Mythos checks it.
Mythos scores with a body shot.
Karhu closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mythos did well to prevent Karhu getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mythos is trying to maintain the position but Karhu is very close to passing his half guard.
Karhu not doing much here.
Karhu seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Mythos has recovered full guard.
Karhu passes into half guard.
Mythos trying to hold on to Karhu's head to control him but Karhu postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Karhu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mythos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Karhu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Karhu is trying to control the action in half guard but Mythos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Karhu is trying to work for a kimura but Mythos is defending well.
Karhu is trying to work for a kimura but Mythos is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhu is taking a breather. Mythos says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mythos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mythos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mythos throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mythos lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Mythos.
Karhu has a couple of punches blocked by Mythos.
Mythos breaks the clinch.
Mythos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karhu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karhu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mack Mythos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mythos connects with the punch.
Mythos lands with an uppercut that bounces Karhu off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mythos tries to clinch but Karhu moves out of range.
Karhu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mythos avoids it really well and circles away.
Mythos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Woima Karhu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mythos misses with an uppercut. Karhu saw that one coming.
Karhu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mythos to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karhu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oh Karhu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karhu tries for a takedown but Mythos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Karhu seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Woima Karhu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karhu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mythos.
Karhu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Karhu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Karhu is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mythos's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Mythos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Woima Karhu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mythos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karhu manages to avoid it.
Karhu drives through with a takedown into guard.
Karhu being controlled here momentarily.
Mythos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mythos keeping moving, preventing Karhu from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mythos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karhu wants to pass the guard but Mythos is keeping the position.
Karhu wants to control from the top but Mythos keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhu preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karhu has gone for a leg lock! Mythos slips out almost immediately though and dives into Karhu's guard.
Karhu is looking to sweep but instead, Mythos has passed into half guard.
Karhu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mythos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Karhu holds on and takes a little breather.
Mythos wants to pass the guard but Karhu is keeping the position.
Karhu working a defensive guard but Mythos passes into half guard.
Mythos is taking a breather. Karhu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mythos is continuing to stall.
Mythos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mythos in particular looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Karhu misses with a takedown attempt - Mythos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Karhu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Karhu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mythos swivels and escapes.
The fighters circling - Karhu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karhu misses with a takedown
and Mythos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mack Mythos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Woima Karhu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karhu takes one on the button.
Karhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mythos was well out of range. Poor timing from Karhu.
Karhu shoots for a takedown but Mythos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Woima Karhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mythos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Karhu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karhu has his takedown stuffed
and Karhu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mythos cracks Karhu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mythos scores with a jab to the head.
Karhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Mythos is just out of range.
Karhu throws a leg kick but Mythos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mythos lands a really nice looking cross but Karhu seems unphased.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mack Mythos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mythos winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mack Mythos!
After winning the bout, Mack Mythos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Goran Lovric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lovric comes to the cage accompanied by Nneka - Heartbeat. Goran Lovric could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dennis Page's chin.
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157 lbs
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154 lbs
35 - 16 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Goran Lovric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dennis Page!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page lands with a nice body kick.
Page misses with a straight left.
Page throws a big shot that misses.
Lovric wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Page throws a lazy head kick
and Page takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Lovric.
Lovric scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Page doesn't seem bothered though.
Lovric lands a body shot.
Page has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lovric.
Lovric tries a low kick but Page avoids it.
Lovric swings for the body but Page moves out of range.
Page throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lovric rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Page moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Lovric scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lovric tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Page takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovric swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lovric tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Page defends well and Lovric ends up having to push Page into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Page scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Goran Lovric has been cut.
Page cracks Lovric with a good jab.
Page gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lovric slips a jab from Page.
Page throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Page throws a push kick but Lovric slaps the foot to one side.
Lovric tries to counter with a takedown but Page is quick to defend against it.
Page delivers a nice body kick.
Page connects with a leg kick. Lovric looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lovric misses with a jab to the body
and Page counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Page pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Page takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lovric scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovric scores with a nice right hand.
Page misses with a body kick.
A big left from Lovric misses.
Page pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lovric is out of range and Page settles back down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lovric.
Page avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Page appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Page misses with a right hand
and Lovric counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Page misses with a straight left.
Lovric is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Page throws a body shot but no joy.
Lovric throwing a counter right hand but Page manages to avoid it.
Lovric pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lovric walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lovric on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've been told by Lovric's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Page misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Page defending well as Lovric loads up on a big left hand.
Page thinks about the counter body kick.
Page tries to clinch up.
Lovric seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Page throws a head kick that Lovric semi-blocks.
Page looks to land a right hand but Lovric moved out of range.
Page with a jab.
Page looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lovric misses with a combination
and Page counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lovric connects with a body shot that sends Page's belly button to the back.
Lovric throws a right and a left that Page avoids nicely.
Lovric waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Page.
Page lands a really nice looking cross but Lovric seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lovric ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Page moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovric avoids a kick to the body.
Page with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Page tries a low kick but Lovric avoids it.
Page slips under a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Page, right into the meat.
Page motions for Lovric to come forward. Page throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crunch! Page slams his shin into Lovric's torso.
Lovric takes a swing at Page's ribcage but misses.
Page looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lovric lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Page circles away quickly and effectively.
Lovric connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lovric throws a nice inside leg kick.
Page tries to land a body kick
and Lovric counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Page!
Page throws Lovric to one side and escapes!
Page throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dennis Page will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Goran Lovric's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lovric throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Page blocks a head kick by Lovric.
Lovric looks to score with a jab to the body but Page is just out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Page finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Page has closed the distance and engaged Lovric in a clinch.
Page breaks the clinch.
Lovric stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
No joy there for Lovric, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Page misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Lovric throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovric throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Page.
Lovric pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lovric misses with a wild combination.
Goran Lovric is winning the standup battle so far.
Page scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovric misses with a lunging right hand
and Page counters with a head kick that drops Lovric to the mat! Lovric scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Lovric is rocked!
Lovric throws a predictable looking body shot
and Page counters with a leg kick.
Oh Lovric is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lovric takes a swing at Page's ribcage but misses.
Lovric steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Page.
A punch combination from Lovric misses.
Lovric seems to have got his legs back now.
Page misses the shot to the body.
Page avoids the body shot from Lovric.
Lovric misses with a jab to the body
and Page counters with a nice right hand that sends Lovric toppling to the canvas! Lovric scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Page finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Page misses with a body kick.
Page throws a leg kick
and Lovric counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lovric slips a jab from Page.
Lovric rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Page moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Page lands a lovely overhand right.
Lovric shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lovric throws the left hand but Page avoids the punch easily.
Page throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Page stuns Lovric with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Page checks a leg kick.
Page throws a shot to the body.
Lovric walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Page checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Page moves into the clinch successfully.
Page blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Page scores with a shoulder strike.
Page tries to score a body lock takedown but Lovric shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Page.
Lovric misses with some punches.
Page breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lovric throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Page to counter with a crisp jab.
Goran Lovric's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page scores with a hook.
Page darts in and clinches Lovric up against the cage.
Page fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lovric misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lovric has a couple of punches blocked by Page.
Lovric slows down the pace here.
Page blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Page lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lovric working aggressively here.
Lovric blocks an uppercut.
Page lands a right hand.
Page manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Page makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lovric throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovric has a couple of punches blocked by Page.
Page misses with a body punch.
Lovric tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lovric throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Page.
Lovric lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Page - that landed with a thud.
Page breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Page scores with a body shot.
Page blocks a head kick by Lovric.
Dennis Page is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lovric doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Page cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lovric steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Page.
Lovric swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Page counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lovric with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Page to score with a decent uppercut.
Lovric throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Page.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Page showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Goran Lovric's cut.
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!
Page takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lovric misses with an uppercut
and Page counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lovric lands a jab to Page's midsection.
Page throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lovric wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Page swinging wildly here.
Lovric with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Page throws a front kick that sends Lovric stumbling back into the cage.
Lovric tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovric misses with a right hand
and Lovric takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lovric throws a lazy head kick
and Page cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lovric thows a left - swing and a miss!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Page.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lovric takes a step back to recover.
Lovric falls off balance throwing a combination
and Page counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Page with a nice cross.
Page pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Page misses the target.
Page lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Page misses with a looping right.
Page is looking to land body kicks.
Page misses with a looping right.
Page steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lovric.
Lovric throws a jab but it's blocked by Page.
Page has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lovric throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Page cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goran Lovric has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page misses with an uppercut. Lovric saw that one coming.
Lovric lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lovric throws a hook but Page avoids it easily.
Page ducks right into an uppercut from Lovric.
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!
Page lands with a hook. Lovric tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lovric changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Page.
The crowd cheers as Page lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lovric doesn't seem phased though.
Lovric checks a leg kick nicely.
Page shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lovric throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big left from Page misses.
A shot to the liver by Page. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovric ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Page moves away.
Page cracks Lovric with a right hand to the side of the head.
Page swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Lovric throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lovric lands with a straight right. Page didn't see that one coming.
Page connects with a single shot there.
Lovric will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lovric tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Page was well out of range. Poor timing from Lovric.
Lovric ducks right into an uppercut from Page.
Goran Lovric's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nice body kick from Page.
Lovric takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lovric throws a jab when Page was well out of range.
Nice cross by Page.
Page digs a good hook to Lovric's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lovric takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Page gets a clinch.
Page misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Page.
Lovric can't find room to land a body shot as Page controls the action.
Page working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dennis Page seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Page pushes Lovric against the cage. Page is working some dirty boxing. Page pushes off with a quick right hook! Lovric goes down! Lovric tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Page moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Page!
Dennis Page opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
The defeated Goran Lovric had this to say: 'I'm sorry! I'll back stronger'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paha Hemmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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195 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paha Hemmo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Don Glover!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hemmo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Glover misses with a punch on the inside.
Glover creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've been informed that Glover 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.
Glover lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hemmo is working for takedown but Glover is calmly controlling the position for now.
Glover tries a body shot but Hemmo blocks it.
We've been hearing reports that Hemmo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Glover goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hemmo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Glover up against the cage.
Hemmo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Glover prevents it.
Glover misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hemmo goes for a takedown attempt but Glover pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paha Hemmo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hemmo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hemmo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Glover is just riding it out for now. Hemmo eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemmo is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hemmo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hemmo working over Glover with some ground and pound. Glover looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hemmo wants to pass to mount but Glover is defending the position.
Hemmo is nestled in close to Glover, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Glover is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hemmo is trying to control the action in half guard but Glover is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Glover is looking to control Hemmo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Glover avoid being mounted?
Glover has a hand on Hemmo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hemmo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hemmo controlling his opponent.
Hemmo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Glover is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Glover and Hemmo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover regains half guard, as Hemmo was trying to land strikes.
Ground and pound from Hemmo.
Glover is refusing to be controlled, as Hemmo sits in half guard.
Hemmo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Glover defending well though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hemmo connects with a nice short shot to Glover's temple.
Ground and pound from Hemmo.
Hemmo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Glover does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hemmo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Glover tries to get to full guard but Hemmo has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo is looking to take a break and control but Glover is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hemmo is looking for a kimura here.
Glover tries to roll over but Hemmo keeps him under control.
Glover is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Glover blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hemmo.
Hemmo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paha Hemmo dominated that round.
That's time! Hemmo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Glover uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hemmo.
Glover is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hemmo rushes Glover and presses him up against the cage.
Glover goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hemmo wants the takedown. Glover is fighting it off but Hemmo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Glover's guard against the cage.
Glover keeping moving, preventing Hemmo from controlling successfully.
Hemmo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hemmo works over Glover with some ground and pound from guard.
Glover working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hemmo lands a couple of elbows.
Hemmo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Glover can do to turn this around?
Hemmo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hemmo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover keeping moving, preventing Hemmo from controlling successfully.
Hemmo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hemmo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hemmo wants to control from the top but Glover keeps moving.
Glover is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hemmo tries to get to full guard but Glover has control of the leg.
Hemmo is doing well to control the position and prevent Glover from advancing to side control.
Hemmo 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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Glover connects with a nice short shot to Hemmo's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hemmo tries to roll over but Glover keeps him under control.
Hemmo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Glover preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Glover wants to control from the top but Hemmo keeps moving.
Hemmo wants to sweep here but Glover controlling him for the moment.
Hemmo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hemmo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hemmo is trying to control the action in half guard but Glover is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hemmo looks to land a strike but Glover avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glover lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hemmo is pulling down on Glover's head. It's preventing any offense from Glover, at least for the moment.
Glover trying to control the position from guard on top but Hemmo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hemmo wants to sweep but no luck.
Hemmo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Glover sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hemmo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Glover is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paha Hemmo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A shot to the liver by Hemmo. Beautiful body shot.
Glover misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hemmo.
Glover with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Glover misses with a lunging right hand
and Hemmo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Don Glover has been cut.
A bone on bone clash there as Hemmo blocks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Hemmo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hemmo throws a body punch but Glover moves out of range.
Hemmo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hemmo avoids a kick to the body.
Glover punishes Hemmo's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover shoots in but no luck this time.
Hemmo fails to land the takedown.
Glover throws a low kick, looking for Hemmo's leg but Hemmo calmly moves out of range.
Hemmo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover keeps the fight on the outside.
A low kick from Glover is predictable there
and Hemmo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Glover misses with a leg kick
and Hemmo counters with a nice leg kick.
Glover tries to score with a low kick but Hemmo moves his leg out of the way.
Hemmo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Glover!
Hemmo working the ground and pound from side control.
Glover is trying to get back to half guard.
Glover manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Glover takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hemmo lands with a punch from half guard.
Glover wants to control but Hemmo is keeping busy.
Hemmo trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo is trying to control the action in half guard but Glover is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hemmo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Glover with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hemmo is looking to take a break and control but Glover is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hemmo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hemmo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hemmo is working away from the top position though.
Hemmo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hemmo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hemmo is trying to control. Glover wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Glover tries to roll over but Hemmo keeps him under control.
Hemmo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Glover manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hemmo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hemmo is stalling in the full guard.
Paha Hemmo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Don Glover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paha Hemmo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hemmo, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paha Hemmo!
Paha Hemmo 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harrison Yates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arman Shaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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33
199 lbs
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33
195 lbs
23 - 18 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Harrison Yates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arman Shaker!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yates scores with a head kick.
Yates pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shaker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shaker misses with a head kick.
Yates was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shaker throws a low kick, looking for Yates's leg but Yates calmly moves out of range.
Shaker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yates's waist but Yates gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shaker off to one side.
Yates lands the left hand.
Yates throws a sloppy head kick and Shaker moves out of range easily.
Yates throws a body punch but Shaker moves out of range.
Shaker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yates displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shaker.
Yates fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shaker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaker connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick misses from Yates.
Shaker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Yates misses the target.
Shaker takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaker has managed to clinch.
Shaker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Shaker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shaker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shaker is trying to keep Yates in close.
Shaker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Yates holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yates slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yates trying to control the position here.
Yates is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Mello MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Shaker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yates trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yates utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shaker throwing strikes from guard but Yates blocks nicely.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yates takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Harrison Yates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Yates lands with a hook. Shaker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yates throws a sloppy head kick and Shaker moves out of range easily.
Shaker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shaker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shaker slips under a jab.
Yates connects with a single shot there.
Yates tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shaker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yates scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shaker doesn't seem bothered though.
Shaker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yates looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shaker darts in and clinches Yates up against the cage.
Yates blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yates throws an elbow that misses.
Yates fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shaker trying to stall but Yates improves his position.
Shaker takes an elbow to the temple.
Shaker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
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 Harrison Yates 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.
Yates misses the body punch
and Shaker counters with a slapping leg kick.
Yates cracks Shaker with a good jab.
Yates lands with a slapping head kick.
Shaker tests Yates's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yates lands a head kick!
Shaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yates feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Yates fails to land with a series of punches.
Yates lands with an uppercut that bounces Shaker off the cage and back into range.
Shaker tries to clinch up.
It appears Yates was looking to counter with a kick there.
Yates blocks a low kick nicely.
Shaker keeps Yates at a distance using the push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaker throws a front kick aimed at Yates's knee but Yates avoids it well.
Yates staying out of range there.
Shaker ducks under a wild hook from Yates.
Shaker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shaker lands with a right hand.
Yates looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaker is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yates checks a leg kick.
Yates tries to work over Shaker's front leg with a kick but Shaker checks it.
Shaker cracks a nice hook into Yates's ribs.
Yates throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yates is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Yates scores with a kick to the body.
Yates turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shaker misses with a straight right.
Jab from Yates.
Shaker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shaker misses with an uppercut
and Yates counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shaker misses with a looping left.
Shaker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yates. Yates obviously looking to wear him down.
Shaker moves into the clinch.
Shaker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Yates.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaker managing to block the knees to the body from Yates.
Yates lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shaker backwards.
Yates lands a shoulder strike.
Yates working aggressively here.
Yates looking to throw knees to the head but Shaker is blocking nicely.
Yates missing with knees to the body.
Shaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Yates.
Yates pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Yates misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shaker.
Shaker has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Yates seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shaker can turn it around.
Yates lands an uppercut.
Yates tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shaker avoids it.
Shaker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yates avoids a wild elbow strike from Shaker.
Yates is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shaker is defending well for now.
Yates fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yates looking to throw knees to the head but Shaker is blocking nicely.
Yates tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Harrison Yates has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yates goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shaker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harrison Yates is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Yates does no damage.
Yates walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shaker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shaker cracks a nice hook into Yates's ribs.
Yates has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yates there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shaker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shaker scores with a jab to the head.
Shaker throws a leg kick which misses Yates's front leg but catches the back leg as Yates tries to avoid it.
Shaker fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yates to the ground. Shaker is now in Yates's guard.
Yates seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four 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!
Yates keeping moving, preventing Shaker from controlling successfully.
Yates is controlling Shaker's posture.
Shaker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shaker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shaker trying to control but Yates is working from the bottom.
Shaker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yates works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Yates dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Yates throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shaker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Yates leaves Shaker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shaker is looking to clinch but Yates is avoiding it.
Yates was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shaker swings for the body but Yates moves out of range.
Shaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yates was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaker.
Yates blocks the body kick.
Shaker lands with a slapping head kick.
Shaker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yates connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shaker scrambles back to his feet.
Shaker looks to throw the jab but Yates is out of range.
Yates half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shaker misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates lands a nice shot to the body.
Shaker avoids the head kick by Yates.
Shaker throws a body punch but Yates moves out of range.
Yates swings widly with a right hand
and Shaker counters with a left to the body.
Shaker scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yates, right into the meat.
Yates blocks a jab.
Shaker wants to clinch.
Shaker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yates momentarily.
Yates looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaker is just out of range.
Shaker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yates moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shaker looks to land a right hand but Yates moved out of range.
Yates walks into a left hand.
Shaker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yates but Yates pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yates misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yates swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Shaker to counter with a crisp jab.
Yates takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yates moves out of range as Shaker strikes.
Nice body punch from Yates.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yates momentarily.
Yates misses with a hook.
Yates throws a head kick that Shaker semi-blocks.
Yates has Shaker up against the cage in a clinch.
Yates tries to land knees in the clinch but Shaker avoids the damage to the body.
Yates tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arman Shaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yates lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shaker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yates smiles and moves away.
Harrison Yates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arman Shaker.
Shaker throws a head kick but Yates moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaker motions for Yates to come forward. Shaker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yates is looking to counter with head kicks.
A head kick from Yates lands but Shaker takes it in his stride.
Yates throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Harrison Yates is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shaker looking to score a takedown here. Yates is defending well but Shaker drives through and ends up in Yates's guard.
Yates keeping full guard, as Shaker tries to pass.
Yates pulls Shaker in to control the position.
Yates preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shaker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yates works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shaker with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yates preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shaker trying to control but Yates is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shaker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shaker throws a leg kick that misses.
Yates throws a shot to the body.
Shaker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yates scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yates scores with a jab to the head.
Shaker misses with a straight left.
Shaker missing with a left hand there. Yates was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Yates was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shaker.
No joy there for Shaker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arman Shaker.
I think Yates 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harrison Yates!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Moses Ohchooto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jandre Vorster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vorster has chosen Behemoth as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Moses Ohchooto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jandre Vorster!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vorster gets a clinch.
Vorster has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ohchooto after a bit of a struggle.
Ohchooto is pressed up against the cage. Vorster has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ohchooto down to the mat. Ohchooto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ohchooto scores with a leg kick.
Vorster gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Ohchooto on the inside.
Ohchooto swings wildly with an uppercut but Vorster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knees to the body from Ohchooto.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ohchooto lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto scores a nice knee to the body.
Vorster is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Moses Ohchooto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jandre Vorster.
A short left from Ohchooto.
Vorster decides to pull guard.
Ohchooto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vorster works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ohchooto trying to control the position from guard on top but Vorster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vorster is on top in guard.
Vorster drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ohchooto manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vorster has Ohchooto in his guard.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform us that Vorster has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ohchooto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vorster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vorster is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ohchooto pulls his head out easily.
Ohchooto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vorster keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vorster is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ohchooto pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohchooto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ohchooto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vorster does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ohchooto controlling the action here.
Vorster is looking to control Ohchooto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vorster avoid being mounted?
Ohchooto is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohchooto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vorster defends it well.
Ohchooto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ohchooto is trying to control. Vorster wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ohchooto tries to pass to full mount but Vorster defends it.
Vorster actively working from the bottom here.
Vorster tries to get to full guard but Ohchooto has control of the leg.
Vorster is still trying to improve position.
Vorster is refusing to be controlled, as Ohchooto sits in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jandre Vorster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ohchooto circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Ohchooto misses the target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vorster or perhaps it was just good defense by Ohchooto, which made it look bad.
Moses Ohchooto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vorster fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vorster wants to clinch up but Ohchooto keeps it at a distance.
Ohchooto tried to counter with a leg kick but Vorster avoided it.
Vorster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vorster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ohchooto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vorster wants to clinch.
Ohchooto looks to throw the jab but Vorster is out of range.
Vorster walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ohchooto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ohchooto tests Vorster's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vorster darts in and clinches Ohchooto up against the cage.
Ohchooto is working Vorster over against the cage.
Ohchooto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ohchooto misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Ohchooto 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.
Vorster shoots in for a takedown but Ohchooto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vorster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ohchooto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vorster takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ohchooto connects with a looping right hand.
Vorster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab, jab by Ohchooto - just one landing.
Vorster shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ohchooto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vorster drives through and clinches with Ohchooto against the cage.
Ohchooto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vorster backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohchooto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ohchooto scores with a shoulder strike.
Vorster blocks an elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vorster drags the fight down to the ground.
Vorster is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ohchooto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohchooto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ohchooto postures up in Vorster's guard and throws a big left but Vorster blocks it.
Ohchooto content to stall in guard here.
Ohchooto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vorster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ohchooto trying to control the position from guard on top but Vorster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vorster is looking for a triangle here but Ohchooto uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ohchooto is staying tight to Vorster's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Vorster tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vorster struggling a bit here.
Moses Ohchooto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ohchooto trying to control the position but Vorster is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohchooto taking a breather here.
Vorster tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ohchooto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ohchooto is looking to take a break and control but Vorster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vorster dodges the ground and pound from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto trying to control the action but Vorster is working from the bottom.
Ohchooto is really struggling to control Vorster but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ohchooto postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Vorster can't do much from the bottom here.
Ohchooto takes a little break here. Vorster wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Vorster is not content to let Ohchooto control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice straight punches there by Ohchooto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ohchooto.
Vorster has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ohchooto is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ohchooto lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Ohchooto dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Ohchooto clinches up against the cage.
Ohchooto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vorster wants to take the fight to the mat but Ohchooto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vorster on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ohchooto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ohchooto lands a knee to the body.
Ohchooto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vorster can do to turn this around?
A shot in the inside from Ohchooto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ohchooto.
Vorster is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ohchooto is defending well.
Ohchooto scores with a shoulder strike.
Ohchooto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ohchooto prevents the takedown attempt.
Moses Ohchooto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jandre Vorster.
Ohchooto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vorster is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ohchooto working Vorster over with knees to the body.
Vorster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ohchooto landing knees to the head.
Ohchooto pushes Vorster back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ohchooto working Vorster over with knees to the body.
Vorster tries for a takedown but Ohchooto manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohchooto gets through Vorster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ohchooto with a knee to the head.
Ohchooto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ohchooto scores a nice knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto lands a left hand.
Vorster is looking for a takedown.
Ohchooto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto lands a left hand.
Ohchooto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vorster lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Moses Ohchooto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ohchooto.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ohchooto obliges.
Ohchooto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vorster backwards.
Ohchooto lands a knee to the head.
Vorster is rocked!
Ohchooto crunches a lovely knee into Vorster's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohchooto scores a nice knee to the body.
Ohchooto is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ohchooto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vorster backwards.
A short right from Ohchooto on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ohchooto obliges.
Ohchooto gets through Vorster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ohchooto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ohchooto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ohchooto lands a nice uppercut.
Ohchooto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vorster is still on wobbly legs! Can Ohchooto finish him?
Ohchooto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vorster is defending well for now.
Vorster seems to have recovered his senses.
Vorster is working for takedown but Ohchooto is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vorster takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ohchooto with a knee to the head.
Ohchooto landing knees to the head.
Ohchooto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Ohchooto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohchooto landing knees to the body.
Ohchooto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ohchooto is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vorster in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ohchooto lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Ohchooto.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ohchooto obliges.
Ohchooto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice left hand lands by Ohchooto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ohchooto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jandre Vorster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ohchooto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto working Vorster over with knees to the body.
Ohchooto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ohchooto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vorster.
Ohchooto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohchooto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vorster backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vorster just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ohchooto's brow.
Ohchooto stops a takedown attempt from Vorster.
Ohchooto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ohchooto lands a knee to the head.
Ohchooto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ohchooto lands a knee to the head.
Ohchooto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vorster backwards.
Vorster takes a shot to the head.
Ohchooto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ohchooto lands a damaging elbow.
Ohchooto scores with a shot to the side of Vorster's head.
Ohchooto prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vorster drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moses Ohchooto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ohchooto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moses Ohchooto!
Moses Ohchooto very nearly forgot to thank Spartan Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Sturd Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Judah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sturd Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Waka Flocka Flame - 50K (Neon Dreams Remix). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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195 lbs
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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
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Sturd Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Judah!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Judah takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Judah throws a lazy right hand but Sturd Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Judah throws a right hand that misses
and Sturd Jr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Judah's guard.
Judah trying to control the position.
Sturd Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah looking to control.
Sturd Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Judah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Judah keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Judah throws a head kick but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Judah attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Judah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Judah manages to avoid it.
Judah ducks under a wild hook from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr avoids the body shot from Judah.
Judah tries to clinch there but Sturd Jr circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sturd Jr checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr throws a jab when Judah was well out of range.
Sturd Jr throws the kick towards the body but Judah avoids it.
Judah 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.
Judah blocks a head kick by Sturd Jr.
Judah doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Judah is looking to clinch.
Judah loads up on a big right hand but Sturd Jr slips the punch.
Judah throws a push kick but Sturd Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Judah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Judah takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Judah takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Judah throws a head kick that misses.
Sturd Jr thinks about countering with a body kick.
Judah moves away from the strike by Sturd Jr.
Judah moves out of range of the body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Judah tests Sturd Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sturd Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Judah connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sturd Jr. Sturd Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sturd Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Judah defends well and Sturd Jr ends up having to push Judah into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The fighters circling - Judah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr blocks a jab.
Judah tries to close the distance and clinch but Sturd Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Judah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sturd Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sturd Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Judah.
Sturd Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Judah takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr takes a little break here. Judah wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sturd Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Judah for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judah wants to control but Sturd Jr postures up.
Sturd Jr is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sturd Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Judah keeps working.
Sturd Jr controls the position from side control.
Sturd Jr wants to control but Judah is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sturd Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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 Jason Sturd Jr will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sturd Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sturd Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Judah blocks the body kick.
Sturd Jr checks a low kick from Judah.
Sturd Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sturd Jr jabs Judah right on the nose. Judah blinks but takes it well.
Sturd Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Judah counters with a straight right hand.
Judah connects with a solid leg kick.
Judah misses with a kick to the body.
Judah looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Judah slips a jab from Sturd Jr.
Judah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Judah is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sturd Jr moves into the clinch.
Judah with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Judah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A knee to the head by Judah.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturd Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Judah backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch.
Judah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sturd Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sturd Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slow jab from Sturd Jr misses its intended target.
Judah tried to score with a low kick but Sturd Jr checks it.
Sturd Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Judah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sturd Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Judah defends it nicely.
Sturd Jr lands a head shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Judah.
Judah throws a looping overhand right but Sturd Jr ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judah blocks a head kick by Sturd Jr.
Judah steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sturd Jr.
Good leg kick by Sturd Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sturd Jr tried to score with a low kick but Judah checks it.
Sturd Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice sprawl there from Judah as Sturd Jr shoots in.
A nice side step and Judah releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sturd Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sturd Jr takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Daniel Judah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Judah tries to clinch up but Sturd Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Judah throws a lazy body kick
and Sturd Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Judah stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Sturd Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sturd Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Judah.
Judah takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sturd Jr misses with a low kick.
Sturd Jr scores with the left hand. Judah knows he should have avoided that one.
Judah digs a good body shot into Sturd Jr's ribs.
Sturd Jr throws a front kick that sends Judah stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Judah misses with a low kick.
Sturd Jr attempts a counter takedown but Judah avoids it well and moves away.
Daniel Judah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sturd Jr misses with a straight left.
Sturd Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Judah throws a hook to the side of Sturd Jr's head but Sturd Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sturd Jr misses with a body kick.
Sturd Jr avoids the head kick by Judah.
Judah slips a jab from Sturd Jr.
Judah needs to keep his hands up - Sturd Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Sturd Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Judah swivels and escapes.
Judah moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Judah tests Sturd Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sturd Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Judah lands with a hook. Sturd Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Judah is looking to clinch.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr misses with a straight right.
Judah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sturd Jr's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sturd Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Judah walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sturd Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sturd Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Judah just misses with a punch to the body.
Sturd Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Judah closes the distance and clinches.
Judah looking to throw knees to the head but Sturd Jr is blocking nicely.
Judah throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Judah misses with some punches.
Judah has a couple of punches blocked by Sturd Jr.
Judah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Judah tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sturd Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daniel Judah will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sturd Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Judah moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sturd Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Judah.
Judah misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Sturd Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Judah throws a sloppy head kick and Sturd Jr moves out of range easily.
Daniel Judah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr lands a head kick. Judah smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Daniel Judah has been cut.
Sturd Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Judah moves forwards but Sturd Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sturd Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sturd Jr throws out a leg kick but Judah moves out of range and Sturd Jr only half commits.
Sturd Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Judah drops his hands momentarily and Sturd Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judah moves out of range of the strikes.
Sturd Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturd Jr has closed the distance and engaged Judah in a clinch.
Sturd Jr breaks from the clinch.
Sturd Jr tries a low kick but Judah avoids it.
Sturd Jr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Judah kicks Sturd Jr off and gets back to his feet.
Judah takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Judah avoids the head kick by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws a big shot that misses.
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!
Sturd Jr defending well as Judah loads up on a big left hand.
Judah blocks a head kick by Sturd Jr.
Judah feints and then cracks Sturd Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sturd Jr down.
Judah tries to close the distance and clinch but Sturd Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Judah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Judah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sturd Jr manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Judah checks a leg kick nicely.
Sturd Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Sturd Jr cracks a nice hook into Judah's ribs.
Judah tries to clinch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Judah misses with a jab to the body
letting Sturd Jr counter with a right hand.
Judah ducks under a wild hook from Sturd Jr.
A bone on bone clash there as Sturd Jr blocks the leg kick.
Judah catches Sturd Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Judah moves out of range as Sturd Jr throws a body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Judah.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sturd Jr. Judah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Judah.
Judah lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Judah throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Sturd Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Judah.
Judah lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judah throws a hook but Sturd Jr avoids it easily.
Sturd Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sturd Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good leg kick by Sturd Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good standup being displayed there by Judah as he connects with a hook.
Sturd Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Judah. That did some damage!
A good leg kick by Judah.
Sturd Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Crunch! Judah slams his shin into Sturd Jr's torso.
Judah cracks Sturd Jr with an open hand slap.
Sturd Jr slips a jab and a cross from Judah.
Judah dodges the punch combination from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Judah takes one to the chin there.
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!
Sturd Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Judah's shoulder, as Judah tries to avoid the shot.
Judah misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sturd Jr misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sturd Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Judah throws a looping overhand right but Sturd Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Judah throws a body shot but no joy.
Judah throws a leg kick but Sturd Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Judah lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Judah clobbers Sturd Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Judah is looking to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Judah.
Judah connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sturd Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sturd Jr cracks Judah with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Judah moves out of range of the leg kick from Sturd Jr.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Sturd Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sturd Jr 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Sturd Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Jason Sturd Jr 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 Better Dead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominik Kokoszka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dead kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Death March - Motionless in White. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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160 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
25 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Better Dead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominik Kokoszka!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dead pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kokoszka is out of range and Dead settles back down.
Kokoszka slips a straight right by Dead.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kokoszka.
Dead blocks a head kick by Kokoszka.
Kokoszka misses with a low kick as Dead jumps back.
Kokoszka just misses with a punch to the body.
Dead tries to clinch but Kokoszka is having none of it.
Kokoszka has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dead.
Dead misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Kokoszka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Kokoszka.
Kokoszka trying to stall but Dead improves his position.
Kokoszka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Kokoszka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dead just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kokoszka's brow.
Dead gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kokoszka avoids the elbow strike from Dead, against the cage.
Kokoszka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dead lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kokoszka backwards.
Dead lands with a right to the head.
Dead lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dead blocking some punches.
Dead misses with a punch on the inside.
Kokoszka prevents Dead from breaking the clinch.
Kokoszka tries a body shot but Dead blocks it.
Dead lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kokoszka backwards.
Kokoszka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Dead.
Kokoszka throws a punch but it's blocked by Dead.
Kokoszka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kokoszka scores with a shot to the side of Dead's 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!
Kokoszka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kokoszka lands a hook that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dead.
Dead trying to control the position but instead, Kokoszka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dead into the cage.
Dead blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dead misses with an elbow strike.
Kokoszka throws a head punch that misses.
Kokoszka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kokoszka being controlled against the cage.
Kokoszka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Kokoszka.
Kokoszka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dead.
Kokoszka looking to stall.
Dead wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kokoszka scores with a shoulder strike.
Kokoszka prevents Dead from breaking the clinch.
Dead scores with an uppercut up the middle.
I was talking to Dead's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kokoszka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dead makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dead's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dead lands a nice shot that snaps Kokoszka's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Kokoszka.
Dead throws a head kick that misses.
Kokoszka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kokoszka misses with a hook. Dead ducked under it nicely.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dead instigates a clinch.
Dead is looking to control Kokoszka's arms but Kokoszka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dead has his back to the cage.
Nice body punch from Kokoszka - that landed with a thud.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dead just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kokoszka's brow.
Kokoszka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Dead wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dead blocks a body shot from Kokoszka.
We've been informed that Kokoszka has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kokoszka blocks an elbow strike from Dead.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kokoszka.
Dead misses with the head strike.
Dead has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kokoszka trying to stall but Dead improves his position.
Kokoszka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kokoszka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dead escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dead connects with a right hand. Kokoszka shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kokoszka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dead's calf.
Dead tries to land a leg kick but Kokoszka saw it coming and moves away.
Dead throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kokoszka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dead in his tracks.
Dead clinches with his opponent.
Kokoszka is trying to stall.
Dead blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dead's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice elbow from Dead.
It looks like Dominik Kokoszka has been cut.
Kokoszka tries to work over Dead's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dead's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kokoszka lands with a shot to the body.
Dead throws a leg kick but Kokoszka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dead throws a combination that misses
and Kokoszka counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dead fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dead misses with a left hand
and Kokoszka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kokoszka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dead keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominik Kokoszka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dominik Kokoszka's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dead takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kokoszka slips a jab from Dead.
Kokoszka circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dead misses with a body kick.
A nice side step and Kokoszka releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kokoszka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kokoszka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dead moves out of range as Kokoszka strikes.
Kokoszka stuns Dead with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kokoszka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kokoszka lands a slapping body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kokoszka.
Dead wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kokoszka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch but Kokoszka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dead throws a right and a left that Kokoszka avoids nicely.
Dead throws the left hand but Kokoszka avoids the punch easily.
Dead throws a head kick that misses
and Kokoszka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kokoszka lands a really nice looking cross but Dead seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dead looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Kokoszka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kokoszka.
Dominik Kokoszka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dead keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kokoszka.
Kokoszka gets tackled into the cage by Dead. Dead maintains the clinch.
Kokoszka misses with a body punch.
Kokoszka avoids a wild elbow strike from Dead.
Dead misses with an elbow over the top.
Still in the clinch, Dead scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dead lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dead is trying to break the clinch but Kokoszka has him pressed against the cage.
Kokoszka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dead takes a shot to the head.
Kokoszka blocking some punches.
Kokoszka stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kokoszka.
Kokoszka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dominik Kokoszka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dead throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Dead on the inside.
Kokoszka manages to break the clinch.
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kokoszka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dead tries to clinch up
and Kokoszka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kokoszka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dead.
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch but Kokoszka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dead is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kokoszka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dead misses the body punch
and Kokoszka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kokoszka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dead is looking to clinch.
Dead takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dead tries to clinch there but Kokoszka circles away.
Dead tries to clinch there but Kokoszka circles away.
Dead ducks under a wild hook from Kokoszka.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kokoszka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kokoszka scores with the left hand. Dead knows he should have avoided that one.
Dead is looking to clinch.
Dead uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kokoszka.
Dead seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kokoszka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dead.
Dead rushes Kokoszka and presses him up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Dead.
Dead misses with a body punch.
Kokoszka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dead is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kokoszka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dead pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dead has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dead misses with a body punch.
Kokoszka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dead's elbow.
Dead lands a right hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kokoszka as Dead tries to tie him up.
Kokoszka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kokoszka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kokoszka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead pushes off an throws an elbow but Kokoszka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dead content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dead blocks a body shot from Kokoszka.
Dead lands an elbow just above Kokoszka 's eye.
Kokoszka breaks the clinch.
Dead throws a hook but Kokoszka blocks it.
A jab lands there for Dead.
Dead throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dead is looking to clinch but Kokoszka is avoiding it.
Dead tries to clinch up but Kokoszka circles away and keeps his distance.
Dead defending well as Kokoszka loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kokoszka.
Kokoszka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dead takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice straight punches there by Kokoszka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kokoszka.
Kokoszka tries a low kick but Dead avoids it.
Kokoszka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kokoszka misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominik Kokoszka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dominik Kokoszka's cut.
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!
Dead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kokoszka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dead throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kokoszka clobbers Dead with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dead tries to clinch there but Kokoszka circles away.
Kokoszka works Dead's body with a nice hook.
Kokoszka connects with a right hand. Dead shakes it off.
Kokoszka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dead throws an overhand right that lands on Kokoszka's shoulder, as Kokoszka tries to avoid the shot.
Dead wants to clinch up but Kokoszka keeps it at a distance.
Kokoszka just misses with a punch to the body.
Dead wants to clinch up but Kokoszka keeps it at a distance.
Kokoszka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokoszka throws an overhand right that lands on Dead's shoulder, as Dead tries to avoid the shot.
Dead throws a looping overhand right but Kokoszka ducks down to avoid it.
Dead misses with a low kick.
Dead is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dead throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kokoszka lands with a straight right. Dead didn't see that one coming.
Dead throws a jab when Kokoszka was well out of range.
Dead blocks a jab.
Dead wants to clinch up but Kokoszka keeps it at a distance.
Dead slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dead tries to clinch there but Kokoszka circles away.
Dead tries to clinch there but Kokoszka circles away.
Dead is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dead throws the kick towards the body but Kokoszka avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kokoszka! But no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dead looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dead misses with a wild body shot.
Kokoszka flicks out a counter leg kick but Dead steps away.
Kokoszka lands a jab to the nose.
Kokoszka swats away the attempt to clinch by Dead.
Kokoszka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dead has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokoszka thumps Dead with a low kick.
Dead blocks a jab.
Kokoszka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dead throws out the jab.
Better Dead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch lands to the side of Dead 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kokoszka misses with a head kick.
Kokoszka displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dead is rocked!
Kokoszka digs a good body shot into Dead's ribs.
Oh Dead is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kokoszka lands a jab to Dead's midsection.
Dead seems to have got his legs back now.
Better Dead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dead scores with a shot to the body.
Dead blocks the body kick.
Kokoszka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dead 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 Kokoszka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kokoszka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dead tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kokoszka was well out of range. Poor timing from Dead.
Kokoszka tries to keep at a distance but Dead has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dead manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kokoszka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dead's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheers as Kokoszka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dead doesn't seem phased though.
Kokoszka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dead takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dead misses the body punch
and Kokoszka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kokoszka staying out of range there.
Kokoszka keeps the fight on the outside.
Dead takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dead misses with a leg kick
and Kokoszka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kokoszka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kokoszka! But no joy.
Dead takes a swing at Kokoszka's ribcage but misses.
Dead doesn't manage to clinch there - Kokoszka circles away.
Dead bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dead wants to clinch.
Dominik Kokoszka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokoszka avoids the head kick by Dead.
Dead moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kokoszka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dead takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dead fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kokoszka digs a good body shot into Dead's ribs.
Kokoszka lands with a nice body kick.
Kokoszka blocks the body kick.
Kokoszka lands a jab to the nose.
Kokoszka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dead is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kokoszka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kokoszka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dead's hands.
Kokoszka blocks a head kick by Dead.
Kokoszka cracks Dead with a good jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dead tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kokoszka is able to avoid easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Kokoszka. That snapped Dead's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominik Kokoszka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kokoszka winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominik Kokoszka!
In his post fight interview, Dominik Kokoszka started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Better Dead was interviewed post fight and said 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Seve Ballesteros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichabod Crane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crane has chosen Way of The Ninja as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seve Ballesteros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ichabod Crane!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crane misses the shot to the body.
Crane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ballesteros lands with a slapping head kick.
Ballesteros closes the distance and pushes Crane back into the cage.
Ballesteros lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crane backwards.
I was talking to Ballesteros's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Crane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crane misses with a jab to the body
and Ballesteros counters with an outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Ballesteros there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Crane throws a right hand that misses
and Ballesteros counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crane thinking.
Crane throws a body punch but Ballesteros moves out of range.
Ballesteros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crane.
Crane walks into a straight right hand from Ballesteros.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crane scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ballesteros throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crane throws a lazy right hand but Ballesteros sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crane scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crane scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crane keeps the fight on the outside.
Crane scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Crane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Crane is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ballesteros rather than just go for the knockout.
Ballesteros takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ballesteros slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice body punch from Crane.
Crane scores with a decent looking hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crane. Ballesteros does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crane throws a lazy right hand but Ballesteros sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ballesteros scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ballesteros turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crane throws a body shot but no joy.
Ballesteros scores with a jab to the head.
Crane takes a swing at Ballesteros's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballesteros shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Crane misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - Ballesteros coming out on top.
Ballesteros throws out a loose jab but Crane uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ballesteros. That's going to slow Crane down.
Crane looks to land a right hand but Ballesteros moved out of range.
Crane misses with a lunging right hand
and Ballesteros counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ballesteros circles away quickly and effectively.
Ballesteros avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crane shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ballesteros eats them both and turns towards Crane to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Crane has Ballesteros up against the cage in a clinch.
Crane controlling the action here for a moment.
Crane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ballesteros tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ballesteros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crane.
Ballesteros throws a head kick that misses.
Crane let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Crane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ballesteros was well out of range. Poor timing from Crane.
Crane throws a lazy uppercut
and Ballesteros counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ballesteros lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Crane lands a really nice looking cross but Ballesteros seems unphased.
Crane connects with a body shot.
Crane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Crane takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ballesteros has Crane up against the cage in a clinch.
Ballesteros swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballesteros has a couple of punches blocked by Crane.
Crane has had enough of the clinch but Ballesteros keeps him there for the moment.
Crane taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ballesteros is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ballesteros.
Crane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ballesteros.
Crane lands a glancing blow to the side of Ballesteros's head.
Crane scores with a body shot.
Ballesteros throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ballesteros moves away.
Crane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ballesteros lands with an overhand left.
Ballesteros throws a head kick that misses.
Ballesteros swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ballesteros throws a sloppy head kick and Crane moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ichabod Crane will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ballesteros misses with a body punch
and Crane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crane just misses with a punch to the body.
Crane throws a shot from downtown. Ballesteros moves away and avoids it.
Crane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crane misses with a looping left.
Ballesteros has Crane up against the cage in a clinch.
Crane avoiding damage as Ballesteros throws knees to the body.
Ballesteros working aggressively here.
Crane has Ballesteros pressed against the cage.
Ballesteros misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Ballesteros.
A short left from Crane.
Crane stalling the fight.
Crane stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Crane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballesteros takes a shot to the head.
Crane tries to break the clinch but Ballesteros is controlling the position.
Ballesteros takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ichabod Crane seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Crane tries to circle away but Ballesteros has him pinned against the cage.
Crane lands a shot to the body.
Crane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crane looks to throw the jab but Ballesteros is out of range.
Ballesteros looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ballesteros doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ballesteros ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ballesteros dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crane throws a hook but Ballesteros avoids it easily.
Ballesteros throws a low kick but Crane moves out of range easily.
Ballesteros uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crane.
Crane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Crane takes a swing at Ballesteros's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballesteros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crane was well out of range. Poor timing from Ballesteros.
Crane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ballesteros throws a head kick but Crane moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Ballesteros misses.
Crane lands with a good body shot.
Crane just misses with a punch to the body.
Crane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ballesteros.
Crane blocks a head kick by Ballesteros.
Ballesteros throws out a loose jab but Crane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ballesteros just misses with a punch to the body.
Crane scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ballesteros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crane was well out of range. Poor timing from Ballesteros.
Crane jabs at Ballesteros's body.
Ballesteros scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crane just misses with a punch to the body.
Ballesteros half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crane throws a lazy uppercut
and Ballesteros counters with a stiff right hand.
Crane misses with a hook.
Crane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ballesteros pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crane cracks Ballesteros with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ballesteros at a distance.
Ballesteros fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crane checks it well.
Ballesteros looks to land a right hand but Crane moved out of range.
Crane lands with a nice body punch.
Ballesteros's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ballesteros scrambles back to his feet.
Crane misses with a straight right.
Ballesteros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crane.
Crane misses the shot to the body.
Crane misses with a wild body shot.
Ballesteros throws a one two combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crane avoids the body shot from Ballesteros.
Ballesteros swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ballesteros slips a straight right by Crane.
Crane takes a swing at Ballesteros's ribcage but misses.
Ballesteros bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ballesteros avoids the body shot from Crane.
Ballesteros throws a nice looking combination but Crane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ballesteros scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crane in his tracks.
Crane throws the left hand but Ballesteros avoids the punch easily.
Ballesteros looks to land a left hand but Crane moved out of range nicely.
Ballesteros throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crane throws a series of punches but Ballesteros avoids them all with ease.
Ballesteros cracks the inside of Crane's front leg.
Crane jabs at Ballesteros's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichabod Crane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Crane lands a right hook to the body.
Crane misses the shot to the body.
Ballesteros catches Crane with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Crane scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good work by Crane as he checks the leg kick.
Crane scores with a decent looking hook.
Ballesteros pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crane is out of range and Ballesteros settles back down.
Crane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ballesteros throws out the jab.
Ballesteros swings for the body but Crane moves out of range.
Crane lands a nice looking body shot.
Crane misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Ballesteros. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Crane. Those never looked like landing.
Crane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ballesteros.
Ballesteros moves away from the strike by Crane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ballesteros.
Ballesteros closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ballesteros breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ballesteros.
Ballesteros throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ballesteros looks to land a left hand but Crane moved out of range nicely.
Ballesteros slips under a jab.
Ballesteros takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ballesteros walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Crane checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Crane throws out a counter right but Ballesteros avoids it with no problem.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ballesteros.
Crane's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ballesteros under the eye.
Ballesteros looks to land a left hand but Crane moved out of range nicely.
Ichabod Crane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ballesteros has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Crane finds it's way round the side to connect with Ballesteros's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ballesteros misses with a double jab.
Ballesteros misses with a series of wild punches.
Seve Ballesteros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Crane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crane misses the shot to the body.
Crane misses with a body shot.
Crane ducks under a wild hook from Ballesteros.
Ballesteros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crane.
Ballesteros misses with a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Ballesteros. That snapped Crane's head back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ballesteros looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crane lands the left hand.
Crane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Crane misses.
Crane ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crane throws a poor cross that misses
and Ballesteros counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ballesteros stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ballesteros fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crane swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Ballesteros counter with a right hand.
Crane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ballesteros moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ballesteros.
Ichabod Crane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ballesteros misses with a straight right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ballesteros.
Ballesteros misses with a looping left.
Crane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ballesteros doesn't seem bothered though.
Crane throws a body shot but no joy.
Ballesteros moves out of range of the strikes.
Ballesteros fires out a quick counter leg kick but Crane just manages to avoid it.
Ballesteros feints and then cracks Crane's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crane down.
Crane scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Crane lands a slapping body shot.
Ballesteros takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Crane moves away from the strike by Ballesteros.
Crane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ballesteros stuns Crane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ballesteros dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crane. That did some damage!
Ballesteros bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crane throws a body punch but Ballesteros moves out of range.
Ballesteros throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crane.
Crane throws out a counter right but Ballesteros avoids it with no problem.
Crane's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Crane connects with a nice looking jab.
Crane avoids the body shot from Ballesteros.
Crane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ballesteros at a distance.
Ballesteros lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A low kick from Ballesteros misses
and Crane counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ballesteros.
Ballesteros swings wildly with an uppercut but Crane uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Seve Ballesteros.
Well Crane has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ichabod Crane!
Ichabod Crane bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Gower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Kenway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
16 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Gower!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Kenway!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gower misses with a wild body shot.
Kenway feints a counter leg kick.
Gower tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenway was well out of range. Poor timing from Gower.
Kenway thinks about the counter body kick.
Gower connects with a looping right hand.
Gower throws a poor cross that misses
and Kenway counters with a nice uppercut.
Gower takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gower bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gower takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kenway looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gower connects with a right hand. Kenway shakes it off.
Kenway fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gower is out of range.
Gower misses with a body shot.
Gower takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gower throws a chopping leg kick but Kenway manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kenway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gower checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kenway scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gower keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Gower misses.
Kenway swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jeff Gower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway misses with a lunging right hand
and Gower counters with a right hand to the body.
Kenway throws a chopping leg kick but Gower manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gower misses with an uppercut. Kenway saw that one coming.
Gower slips under a jab from Kenway.
Gower swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kenway counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gower's knee momentarily.
Kenway throws a push kick but Gower slaps the foot to one side.
Gower throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gower missing with a left hand there. Kenway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gower throws a leg kick
and Kenway counters with a thumping low kick.
Gower shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gower stuns Kenway with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gower throws an overhand right that lands on Kenway's shoulder, as Kenway tries to avoid the shot.
Gower scores with a one two! Kenway had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gower moves out of range as Kenway strikes.
Kenway lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kenway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gower was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenway.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Kenway misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gower thuds a left hand into Kenway's body.
Gower misses with an uppercut. Kenway saw that one coming.
Gower misses with a hook. Kenway ducked under it nicely.
Kenway delivers a nice body kick.
Kenway tests Gower's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gower throws out a loose jab but Kenway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenway lands a nice hook to Gower's body. Gower takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gower misses with a hook
and Kenway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gower takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gower fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kenway on the side of the head.
Kenway lands a really nice looking cross but Gower seems unphased.
Gower throws a low kick, looking for Kenway's leg but Kenway calmly moves out of range.
Kenway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gower.
Kenway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenway tries a head kick but it misses.
Gower throws a body punch but Kenway moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Kenway misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gower throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kenway to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Kenway.
Kenway throws a jab but it's blocked by Gower.
Gower connects with a crisp jab.
Kenway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gower.
Gower pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No joy there for Gower, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kenway moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kenway has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kenway 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 Gower has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gower and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kenway misses with a lunging right hand
letting Gower counter with a right hand.
Kenway cracks the inside of Gower's front leg.
Kenway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gower.
Kenway is looking to chop away at Gower's legs.
Gower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenway's corner calls for a 1-2. Kenway obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kenway throws a sloppy head kick and Gower moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenway connects with an inside leg kick.
Kenway throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kenway fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kenway.
Kenway looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kenway pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kenway bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gower connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kenway's hands.
Kenway moves out of range of the body kick.
Kenway tries to land a front kick but Gower steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've been told by Gower's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kenway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kenway scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gower is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gower.
Kenway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gower throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kenway stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gower misses with a body shot
and Kenway counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Kenway 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.
Gower lands with a shot to the body.
Gower slips under a jab from Kenway.
Kenway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gower misses with a wild body shot.
Gower misses with a wild body shot.
Edward Kenway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kenway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Gower misses its intended target.
Kenway appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kenway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gower.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gower might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kenway moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kenway scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Kenway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gower throws a body shot but no joy.
Gower ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenway moves away.
Kenway slips a straight right by Gower.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kenway.
Kenway avoids the body shot from Gower.
Kenway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gower scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gower throws a lazy right hand but Kenway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kenway throws a looping overhand right but Gower ducks down to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gower!
Kenway is looking to chop away at Gower's legs.
Gower throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Kenway misses the target.
Gower misses with a body punch
and Kenway counters with a thumping low kick.
Kenway throws a leg kick
and Gower counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gower misses with a body shot.
Gower just misses with a punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gower checks a leg kick.
Kenway misses with a low kick.
Kenway throws the left hand but Gower avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Kenway.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gower ducks under a wild hook from Kenway.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenway takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gower throws the left hand but Kenway avoids the punch easily.
Gower lands an overhand right.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gower - that will leave a mark!
Kenway lands a leg kick that knocks Gower off balance momentarily.
Gower avoids the head kick by Kenway.
A quick step to the side and Gower tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gower feints and then cracks Kenway's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kenway down.
Some wild striking there from Gower.
Kenway attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gower throws a shot from downtown. Kenway moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kenway.
Kenway lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kenway misses with a body kick.
Gower slips a jab from Kenway.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway ducks under a wild hook from Gower.
Gower looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenway is just out of range.
Kenway wants to land a leg kick but Gower is out of range.
The fighters circling - Gower throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kenway throws a shot from downtown. Gower moves away and avoids it.
Gower throws an overhand right that lands on Kenway's shoulder, as Kenway tries to avoid the shot.
Gower misses with a hook.
Gower lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kenway's sensitive parts.
Gower misses with a body kick.
Gower falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kenway counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gower's knee momentarily.
Kenway is looking to chop away at Gower's legs.
Gower thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kenway connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kenway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gower.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Kenway misses.
Gower looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenway is just out of range.
Gower throws a hook but Kenway avoids it easily.
Gower throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kenway throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kenway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Kenway.
Gower checks a leg kick nicely.
Gower is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gower throws a lazy uppercut
and Kenway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gower ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenway moves away.
Gower fails to land with a series of punches.
Kenway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the body from Kenway misses
and Gower counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gower 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.
Gower avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jeff Gower 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.
Kenway throws a shot from downtown. Gower moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Gower was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kenway goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gower throwing a counter right hand but Kenway manages to avoid it.
Kenway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gower throws a lazy body kick
and Gower takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kenway misses with a straight left.
Kenway shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gower misses with a body shot.
Kenway staying out of range there.
Gower throws a body punch but Kenway moves out of range.
Gower misses with an uppercut
and Kenway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kenway drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gower tries to bum rush Kenway with a series of wild strikes but Kenway uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gower moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kenway takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kenway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenway scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gower doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gower misses with a hook.
Kenway looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kenway throws a hook to the side of Gower's head but Gower sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kenway checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kenway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gower sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gower looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenway is just out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Kenway finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gower takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gower will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gower moves out of range of the body kick.
Kenway keeps Gower at a distance using the push kick.
Gower digs a good hook to Kenway's body.
Kenway avoids a kick to the body.
Kenway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kenway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gower throws out the jab.
Kenway flicks out a counter leg kick but Gower steps away.
Gower misses with a hook. Kenway ducked under it nicely.
Gower throws a front kick aimed at Kenway's knee but Kenway avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gower fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gower throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gower lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gower slips under a jab from Kenway.
Kenway throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gower throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kenway throws a chopping leg kick but Gower manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kenway misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kenway blocks a leg kick.
Gower misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kenway misses with a jab to the body
and Gower counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gower throws a one two combo.
Gower throws a jab but it's blocked by Kenway.
Gower missing with a left hand there. Kenway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kenway only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gower throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kenway.
Kenway moves out of range of the strikes.
Kenway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gower stuns Kenway with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kenway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gower. That did some damage!
Gower keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gower lands with a cross.
A clash of legs there as Kenway blocks the low kick.
A jab from Kenway finds it's way through Gower's defenses.
Gower misses with a straight right.
Gower blocks the body kick.
Gower on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kenway. Kenway obviously looking to wear him down.
Kenway blocks a jab.
Kenway takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four 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!
Gower looks to land a right hand but Kenway moved out of range.
Kenway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gower.
Gower swings for the body but Kenway moves out of range.
Gower moves out of range of the leg kick from Kenway.
Kenway fakes the leg kick and cracks Gower in the body.
Kenway misses with a left hand
and Gower counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kenway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gower throws a series of punches but Kenway moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gower. Kenway does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Gower misses its intended target.
Kenway scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gower doesn't seem bothered though.
Gower ducks under a wild hook from Kenway.
Gower throwing a counter right hand but Kenway manages to avoid it.
Kenway throws a right hand that misses
and Gower connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kenway tries to score with a low kick but Gower moves his leg out of the way.
Gower misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Gower clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gower scores with a decent looking hook.
Sloppy strikes from Gower. Those never looked like landing.
Kenway appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gower misses with a hook.
Kenway lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kenway misses with a straight right.
It looked like Gower wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gower swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gower tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Some bone on bone action there as Gower checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kenway explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kenway loads up on a big right hand but Gower slips the punch.
Kenway tries to score with a low kick but Gower moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gower swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gower cracks a nice hook into Kenway's ribs.
Gower throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kenway counters with a low kick, right behind Gower 's knee.
Kenway has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gower finds it's way round the side to connect with Kenway's head.
Gower bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Gower blocks the leg kick.
Kenway throws a hook but Gower avoids it easily.
Gower is looking to counter punch.
A lazy left from Kenway finds it's target.
Gower pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gower throws the kick towards the body but Kenway avoids it.
That kick from Kenway tenderised Gower's leg. Gower is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gower misses with a body shot.
Kenway misses with a hook.
Gower defending well as Kenway loads up on a big left hand.
Gower looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenway is just out of range.
Gower moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kenway lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gower takes a step back to recover.
Kenway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kenway throws a hook but Gower avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gower throws out the jab.
A left lands for Kenway.
Gower works over Kenway's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenway fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gower ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kenway misses with a lunging right hand
and Gower counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kenway!
Kenway throws a sloppy head kick and Gower moves out of range easily.
Kenway tries a low kick but Gower avoids it.
Gower throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kenway counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gower misses with a left hand
and Kenway counters with a nice uppercut.
Kenway slips a jab and a cross from Gower.
Gower avoids the body shot from Kenway.
Gower looks to land a right hand but Kenway moved out of range.
Gower lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway misses with a kick to the body.
Gower throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kenway.
Sloppy strikes from Gower. Those never looked like landing.
Kenway pushes Gower away with a front kick.
Nice cross by Gower.
Kenway lands with a nice body kick.
Gower looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An inside leg kick from Kenway misses.
Gower stuns Kenway with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kenway tries a head kick but it misses.
Kenway tries to land a leg kick but Gower saw it coming and moves away.
Gower throws a sloppy body shot
and Kenway makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kenway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Gower.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gower lands a slapping body shot.
Kenway throws a leg kick
and Gower counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gower misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kenway counters with a body kick that stops Gower in his tracks momentarily.
Gower scores with a decent looking hook.
Gower avoids the body shot from Kenway.
Kenway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gower.
A big right from Gower misses.
Kenway looks to land a right hand but Gower moved out of range.
Gower uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenway.
A left lands for Kenway.
Gower throws a lazy right hand but Kenway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kenway connects with a body shot.
Kenway connects with an inside leg kick.
Kenway misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Edward Kenway will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kenway takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kenway lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gower's sensitive parts.
Gower checks a leg kick.
Gower smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kenway moves out of range as Gower strikes.
Gower takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kenway takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kenway avoids the body shot from Gower.
Kenway appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gower chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kenway can pounce on him.
Kenway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gower walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gower throws a shot to the body.
Gower throws a body shot but no joy.
Kenway looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Gower waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kenway.
Gower misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gower connects with a right hand. Kenway shakes it off.
Kenway is looking to slow Gower down with leg kicks.
Gower throws a lazy right hand but Kenway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kenway throws a hook but Gower blocks it.
A shot to the liver by Gower. Beautiful body shot.
Gower throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gower throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gower lands with a nice combination. Kenway backs away looking to recover.
Gower ducks under a wild hook from Kenway.
An inside leg kick lands from Gower.
Gower throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kenway looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gower misses with a shot to the body
and Kenway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenway misses with a hook.
Gower's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kenway connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gower scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gower swinging wildly here.
Kenway lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gower ducks under a wild hook from Kenway.
Kenway has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kenway takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kenway misses with a straight left.
Kenway on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kenway misses with a low kick.
Gower takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A low kick from Gower misses
and Kenway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gower throws an overhand right that lands on Kenway's shoulder, as Kenway tries to avoid the shot.
Gower avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway defending well as Gower loads up on a big left hand.
Kenway looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sloppy strikes from Gower. Those never looked like landing.
Gower misses with a wild body shot.
Gower throws a head kick but Kenway moves out of range.
Kenway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gower.
Gower misses with an uppercut
and Kenway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kenway looks to land a body kick but Gower moved away.
Kenway fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kenway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kenway.
Gower finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gower moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKenway.
Kenway misses the shot to the body.
Gower 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.
Gower is looking to chop away at Kenway's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gower throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kenway on the side of the head.
Gower lands a nice shot that snaps Kenway's head back.
Gower throws a body shot but no joy.
Gower misses with a jab to the body
and Kenway counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenway throws a good cross that connects.
A left and a right from Gower both land. Nice combination.
Kenway takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gower slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gower looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenway is just out of range.
Gower slips under a jab.
Gower uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kenway.
Gower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenway let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kenway throws a leg kick that misses.
Kenway throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jeff Gower.
I think Gower has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 49:47
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 49:47
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Gower!
Jeff Gower retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Jeff Gower thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shogun Iron Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davie Brophy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iron Tyson's entrance music is Slaughterouse - Party. A fine choice. Brophy has chosen Pantera - Walk as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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146 lbs
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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
29 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Shogun Iron Tyson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Davie Brophy!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brophy misses with a body shot.
Iron Tyson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brophy. Brophy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Iron Tyson misses with a straight right.
Iron Tyson blocks a jab.
Iron Tyson misses with a few strikes there.
Brophy throws a head kick but Iron Tyson moves out of range.
Iron Tyson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brophy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Iron Tyson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Iron Tyson misses with a wild combination.
Brophy wants to slow Iron Tyson down by chopping away at his legs.
Iron Tyson throws a lazy uppercut
and Brophy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Iron Tyson lands a head shot.
Brophy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brophy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iron Tyson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brophy.
Iron Tyson throwing a counter right hand but Brophy manages to avoid it.
Iron Tyson lands a jab to the head.
A big left from Iron Tyson misses.
Iron Tyson sizes up Brophy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron Tyson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brophy takes one to the side of the head.
Iron Tyson lands with a cross.
Brophy misses with a wild body shot.
Iron Tyson throws a lazy right hand but Brophy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brophy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iron Tyson with a nice cross.
Iron Tyson looks to land a left hand but Brophy moved out of range nicely.
Brophy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Iron Tyson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brophy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Iron Tyson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Iron Tyson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brophy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Shogun Iron Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Brophy misses its intended target.
Iron Tyson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Iron Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Brophy.
Brophy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Iron Tyson throws a lazy right hand but Brophy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Iron Tyson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
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!
Iron Tyson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brophy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Iron Tyson just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Iron Tyson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brophy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brophy throws a lazy right hand but Iron Tyson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Brophy misses.
Iron Tyson moves out of range as Brophy strikes.
Good exchange - Iron Tyson coming out on top.
Brophy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Iron Tyson.
Davie Brophy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Iron Tyson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Iron Tyson throws a shot from downtown. Brophy moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Brophy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Iron Tyson lands with a good body shot.
Brophy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Iron Tyson with a hook.
Iron Tyson looks to score with a jab to the body but Brophy is just out of range.
Jab, jab by Iron Tyson - just one landing.
Iron Tyson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Iron Tyson staying out of range there.
Brophy missing with a left hand there. Iron Tyson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Iron Tyson misses with a right hand
and Brophy counters with a body kick that stops Iron Tyson in his tracks momentarily.
Brophy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brophy misses with a straight left.
Iron Tyson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brophy.
A jab from Iron Tyson misses.
Iron Tyson missing with a left hand there. Brophy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Iron Tyson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Iron Tyson scores with the left hand. Brophy knows he should have avoided that one.
Iron Tyson throws a hook but Brophy avoids it easily.
Iron Tyson misses with a straight left.
Iron Tyson misses with a few strikes there.
Brophy throws a body shot but no joy.
Brophy throws a body shot but no joy.
Iron Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brophy moves away.
Brophy unleashes a big counter combination but Iron Tyson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brophy connects with a crisp jab.
Iron Tyson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brophy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Iron Tyson throws out a loose jab but Brophy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brophy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iron Tyson moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson looks to land a right hand but Brophy moved out of range.
Brophy avoids the body shot from Iron Tyson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brophy misses with a double jab
and Iron Tyson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Iron Tyson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brophy swivels and escapes.
Brophy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brophy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Iron Tyson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brophy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Iron Tyson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Brophy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Iron Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brophy was well out of range. Poor timing from Iron Tyson.
A punch combination from Brophy misses.
Iron Tyson throwing a counter right hand but Brophy manages to avoid it.
Brophy tries to clinch there but Iron Tyson circles away.
Iron Tyson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brophy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Iron Tyson. That snapped Brophy's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iron Tyson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Iron Tyson swings for the body but Brophy moves out of range.
Nice shot by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shogun Iron Tyson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Iron Tyson takes a swing at Brophy's ribcage but misses.
Brophy throws the left hand but Iron Tyson avoids the punch easily.
Iron Tyson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iron Tyson is looking to take a break and control but Brophy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Iron Tyson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Brophy wants to control but Iron Tyson postures up.
Iron Tyson slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron Tyson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Brophy's legs.
Brophy is not content to let Iron Tyson control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brophy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Iron Tyson controlling the position from side mount.
Iron Tyson wants to control but Brophy is keeping him busy.
Brophy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Brophy trying to control but Iron Tyson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Iron Tyson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Iron Tyson trying to control the action but Brophy is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Iron Tyson seems content to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Iron Tyson cracks Brophy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Iron Tyson throws an overhand right that lands on Brophy's shoulder, as Brophy tries to avoid the shot.
Iron Tyson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Iron Tyson swings widly with a right hand
and Brophy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brophy throws a hook but Iron Tyson blocks it.
Brophy throws a leg kick
and Iron Tyson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brophy moves out of range as Iron Tyson strikes.
Brophy walks into a stiff left hand from Iron Tyson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brophy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Iron Tyson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brophy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brophy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Iron Tyson manages to avoid it.
Brophy ducks under a wild hook from Iron Tyson.
Brophy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Iron Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Brophy.
Brophy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big left from Brophy misses.
Brophy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Iron Tyson misses with an uppercut.
Brophy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Iron Tyson blocks the leg kick.
Iron Tyson takes a swing at Brophy's ribcage but misses.
Brophy throws a hook but Iron Tyson avoids it easily.
Brophy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Iron Tyson.
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 combination from Brophy does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brophy misses with a hook. Iron Tyson ducked under it nicely.
Brophy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iron Tyson was well out of range. Poor timing from Brophy.
Iron Tyson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Iron Tyson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Iron Tyson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fighters circling - Brophy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Iron Tyson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Iron Tyson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brophy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brophy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brophy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Donk. Iron Tyson catches Brophy right on the button with a cross.
Iron Tyson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brophy.
A little feinted left hand from Iron Tyson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Iron Tyson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brophy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brophy walks into a jab.
Iron Tyson checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shogun Iron Tyson 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.
Good work by Iron Tyson as he checks the leg kick.
Brophy moves away from the strike by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson slips under a jab.
Brophy slips under a jab.
Brophy moves out of range as Iron Tyson strikes.
Brophy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Iron Tyson cracks Brophy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Iron Tyson checks a leg kick nicely.
Brophy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Iron Tyson is out of range and Brophy settles back down.
Brophy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Iron Tyson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Brophy. Beautiful body shot.
Iron Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy slips under a jab.
Iron Tyson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brophy throws a hook but Iron Tyson blocks it.
Iron Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brophy looks to land a left hand but Iron Tyson moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron Tyson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Iron Tyson tries to move to mount but Brophy blocks the move with his legs.
Iron Tyson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Brophy tries to buck Iron Tyson off but Iron Tyson is having none of it.
Brophy being controlled for a moment.
Iron Tyson tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brophy keeps working.
Iron Tyson controlling from side mount.
Iron Tyson is looking to take a break and control but Brophy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Iron Tyson controls the position.
Brophy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson is looking to take a break and control but Brophy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brophy is being controlled here.
Iron Tyson is looking to take a break and control but Brophy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Iron Tyson misses the shot to the body.
Iron Tyson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Iron Tyson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Iron Tyson cracks Brophy with a good jab.
Iron Tyson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brophy can do to turn this around?
Iron Tyson misses with a body shot
enabling Brophy to counter with a crisp jab.
Brophy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Iron Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brophy.
A jab lands there for Iron Tyson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson slips a straight right by Brophy.
Brophy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Iron Tyson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Brophy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Iron Tyson is looking to take a break and control but Brophy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Iron Tyson controlling the position from side mount.
Iron Tyson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Brophy is looking to regain half guard here but Iron Tyson keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shogun Iron Tyson clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brophy throws a solid leg kick but Iron Tyson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brophy.
A little feinted left hand from Iron Tyson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Iron Tyson misses with an uppercut. Brophy saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Brophy.
Brophy misses the jab.
Iron Tyson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Iron Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Brophy.
Iron Tyson looks to land a left hand but Brophy moved out of range nicely.
Brophy throws a hook but Iron Tyson blocks it.
Brophy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brophy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Brophy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brophy slips under a jab from Iron Tyson.
Brophy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron Tyson misses with a hook.
Brophy throws a big shot that misses.
Iron Tyson scores with a jab to the body.
Iron Tyson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Iron Tyson moves out of range of the strikes.
Iron Tyson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brophy counters with a body kick that stops Iron Tyson in his tracks momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron Tyson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Iron Tyson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brophy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Iron Tyson is out of range and Brophy settles back down.
Brophy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brophy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Iron Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brophy manages to avoid it.
Brophy slips under a jab from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson connects with a nice looking jab.
Iron Tyson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brophy. Brophy obviously looking to wear him down.
Brophy connects with a single shot there.
Iron Tyson misses with a straight left.
Iron Tyson misses with a right hand
and Iron Tyson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brophy misses with a straight left.
Brophy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brophy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Iron Tyson misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brophy wants to slow Iron Tyson down by chopping away at his legs.
Iron Tyson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brophy's head backwards.
Brophy slips under a jab.
Brophy just misses with a punch to the body.
Brophy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brophy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Iron Tyson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Iron Tyson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brophy counters with a nice body shot.
Brophy moves out of range as Iron Tyson strikes.
That kick from Brophy tenderised Iron Tyson's leg. Iron Tyson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Iron Tyson lands a nice shot to the body.
Iron Tyson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brophy swings for the body but Iron Tyson moves out of range.
Iron Tyson misses with a shot to the body
and Brophy counters with a straight right hand.
Iron Tyson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson lands a nice shot that snaps Brophy's head back.
Iron Tyson drops his hands momentarily and Brophy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brophy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Iron Tyson throws a jab but it's blocked by Brophy.
Nice defenses there by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson looks to land a left hand but Brophy moved out of range nicely.
Brophy throws out a counter right but Iron Tyson avoids it with no problem.
Iron Tyson throws a right hand that Brophy ducks under and follows up with a left that Brophy also avoids with ease.
It seemed like Brophy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Iron Tyson lands with a right hand.
Brophy just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Iron Tyson misses its target.
Sloppy strikes from Iron Tyson. Those never looked like landing.
Iron Tyson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Iron Tyson misses with the combination.
Brophy misses with a body punch
and Iron Tyson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brophy throws a low kick but Iron Tyson avoids it.
Brophy scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brophy under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brophy cracks the inside of Iron Tyson's front leg.
Brophy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Iron Tyson misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Iron Tyson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brophy doesn't seem phased though.
Iron Tyson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Iron Tyson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brophy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Iron Tyson lands a glancing blow to the side of Brophy's head.
Iron Tyson with a jab.
Brophy connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Iron Tyson misses its intended target.
Brophy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brophy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Iron Tyson is able to avoid easily.
Iron Tyson works the jab 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 Shogun Iron Tyson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Iron Tyson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brophy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Iron Tyson is looking to chop away at Brophy's legs.
Iron Tyson dives in for a single leg takedown but Brophy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brophy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brophy throws a shot to the body.
Iron Tyson loads up on a big right hand but Brophy slips the punch.
Iron Tyson throws a right hand that misses
enabling Brophy to counter with a crisp jab.
Brophy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBrophy.
Brophy misses with a low kick.
Iron Tyson moves out of range of the leg kick from Brophy.
Iron Tyson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brophy.
Iron Tyson avoids the body shot from Brophy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron Tyson misses with a left hand
and Brophy counters with a nice uppercut.
Brophy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brophy was well out of range. Poor timing from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brophy.
A slow jab from Brophy misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron Tyson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Iron Tyson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brophy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A shot to the body from Iron Tyson misses
and Brophy counters with a nice leg kick.
Iron Tyson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brophy throws a right hand that Iron Tyson ducks under and follows up with a left that Iron Tyson also avoids with ease.
Iron Tyson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brophy lunges at Iron Tyson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Iron Tyson's hand.
Iron Tyson throws a lazy uppercut
and Brophy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brophy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Iron Tyson to score with a decent uppercut.
Brophy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Iron Tyson connects with a looping right hand.
Brophy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Iron Tyson throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Iron Tyson.
Brophy slips a straight right by Iron Tyson.
Davie Brophy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shogun Iron Tyson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shogun Iron Tyson is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brophy throws a hook but Iron Tyson avoids it easily.
Brophy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Iron Tyson.
Brophy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brophy misses with an uppercut. Iron Tyson saw that one coming.
Brophy throws a low kick but Iron Tyson moves out of range easily.
Iron Tyson throws a hook but Brophy blocks it.
Brophy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Iron Tyson walks into a straight right hand from Brophy.
Iron Tyson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Iron Tyson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Iron Tyson lands a jab.
A punch combination from Iron Tyson misses.
Iron Tyson misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Brophy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Iron Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brophy moves away.
A big right from Brophy misses.
Brophy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brophy missing with a left hand there. Iron Tyson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson looks to score with a jab to the body but Brophy is just out of range.
Iron Tyson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Iron Tyson misses with a right hand
and Brophy counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Iron Tyson. That snapped Brophy's head back.
Iron Tyson throws a lazy right hand but Brophy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brophy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Iron Tyson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brophy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Iron Tyson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A left lands for Brophy.
Iron Tyson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brophy backs up against the cage.
Some bone on bone action there as Iron Tyson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fighters circling - Brophy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brophy misses with a hook. Iron Tyson ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iron Tyson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Iron Tyson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brophy throws out the jab.
Iron Tyson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brophy's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Iron Tyson misses the target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brophy.
Brophy throws a low kick, looking for Iron Tyson's leg but Iron Tyson calmly moves out of range.
Iron Tyson lands with a right hand.
Iron Tyson misses with a looping right.
Iron Tyson loads up on a big right hand but Brophy slips the punch.
Brophy counters with a body kick.
Brophy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Iron Tyson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brophy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Brophy lands a jab.
Iron Tyson looks to throw the jab but Brophy is out of range.
Iron Tyson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brophy.
Brophy slips under a jab.
Brophy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Iron Tyson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Davie Brophy.
Well Iron Tyson 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 49:46
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shogun Iron Tyson!
Shogun Iron Tyson retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Shogun Iron Tyson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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