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GAMMA#713 Defoe v Okah 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doctor Doolittle (ranked 1039 p4p, 155 weight class) and Jack Shaw (ranked 942 p4p, 142 weight class). Shaw has chosen Family Force 5 - Chainsaw as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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222 lbs
42 - 26 - 0 |
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38
214 lbs
31 - 18 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 26 - 0, fighting out of London, Doctor Doolittle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doolittle closes the distance and clinches.
Shaw blocks an uppercut.
Shaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Doolittle tries to clinch up.
Shaw scores with a sloppy right hand. Doolittle should have avoided that one.
Shaw scores with a jab to the head.
Doolittle closes the distance and clinches.
Doolittle throws a head punch that misses.
Shaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Shaw stalling in the clinch.
Doolittle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shaw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Shaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shaw's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaw has a couple of punches blocked by Doolittle.
Shaw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Doolittle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Doolittle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Doolittle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shaw avoids it.
Doolittle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw throws a head punch that misses.
Doolittle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shaw tries to circle away but Doolittle has him pinned against the cage.
Shaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Shaw stalling against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doolittle.
Doolittle throws a head punch that misses.
Doolittle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Shaw lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Doolittle or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doolittle.
Doolittle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doolittle lands a nice uppercut.
Shaw working aggressively here.
Shaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doolittle's elbow.
Doolittle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doolittle tries to close the distance and clinch but Shaw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Doolittle sets himself, and Shaw steps forward looking for the clinch! Doolittle avoids it this time.
Shaw throws a head kick but Doolittle moves out of range.
Doolittle forces Shaw back against the cage and clinches.
Shaw blocking some punches.
Shaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Doolittle.
A head punch on the inside from Doolittle fails to land.
Shaw lands an uppercut.
Shaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Doolittle moves into the clinch.
Doolittle blocking some punches.
Shaw lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Doolittle drives through and clinches with Shaw against the cage.
Doolittle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doolittle tries to throw a body punch but Shaw avoids it by throwing Doolittle back against the cage.
Shaw scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shaw breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Doolittle tries to clinch
and Shaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shaw throws a low kick but Doolittle moves out of range easily.
Doolittle ducks under a wild hook from Shaw.
Doolittle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shaw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Doolittle rushes Shaw and presses him up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shaw blocks a body shot from Doolittle.
Doolittle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doolittle tries to throw a body punch but Shaw avoids it by throwing Doolittle back against the cage.
Doolittle throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaw.
A short right from Shaw on the inside.
Doolittle swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doolittle lands with a short shot to the head.
Doolittle tries to throw a body punch but Shaw avoids it by throwing Doolittle back against the cage.
Shaw tries to work over Doolittle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shaw throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Doolittle struggles to land a body shot inside as Shaw controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doolittle has a couple of punches blocked by Shaw.
Doolittle lands a right hand.
Doolittle misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaw jumps guard.
Shaw is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Doolittle is aware though and is defending well.
Shaw wants to sweep here but Doolittle controlling him for the moment.
Shaw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Doolittle gets to his feet - Shaw follows without any prompting.
Shaw throws a hook to the side of Doolittle's head but Doolittle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Shaw will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shaw connects with a looping right hand.
Doolittle darts in and clinches Shaw up against the cage.
Shaw misses with the head strike.
Shaw lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shaw scores with a hook to the body.
Doolittle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shaw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Doolittle takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shaw.
A bit of stalling here from Doolittle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaw.
Doolittle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Shaw on the inside.
Doolittle misses with a body punch.
Doolittle misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Doolittle fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaw.
Shaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shaw lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doolittle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doolittle misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Shaw fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaw.
Doolittle throws a head punch that misses.
Shaw taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Doolittle being controlled against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shaw lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shaw.
Shaw scores with a shot to the side of Doolittle's head.
Doolittle is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Shaw.
Oh Doolittle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Doolittle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jack Shaw seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Doolittle fails to land.
A body shot lands from Shaw.
Shaw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shaw drags the fight down to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doolittle trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.
Shaw trying to control the position here.
Doolittle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shaw working a defensive guard here.
Doolittle seems to have got his legs back now.
Doolittle trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.
Shaw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shaw is looking for a triangle here but Doolittle uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doolittle controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Doolittle off and has taken his back!
Shaw is looking for a choke. Doolittle gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Doolittle manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doolittle won't allow Shaw to sweep him here.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Doolittle from controlling successfully.
Shaw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Shaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A shot to the liver by Shaw. Beautiful body shot.
Shaw lands a jab.
Doolittle is looking to clinch but Shaw is avoiding it.
Shaw throws out a counter right but Doolittle avoids it with no problem.
Doolittle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Doolittle is looking to clinch but Shaw is avoiding it.
Doolittle doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaw circles away.
Shaw misses with a hook.
Doolittle has managed to clinch.
Shaw is trying to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Doolittle misses with a body punch.
Doolittle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doolittle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doolittle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shaw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Doolittle misses with a punch on the inside.
Doolittle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Shaw.
Shaw manages to break the clinch.
Shaw lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Doolittle at a distance.
Doolittle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaw.
Doolittle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jack Shaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shaw cracks Doolittle with a right hand to the side of the head.
Doolittle wants to clinch.
Doctor Doolittle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaw misses with a head kick.
Doolittle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shaw misses with a low kick.
Shaw misses with a leg kick.
Doolittle darts in and clinches Shaw up against the cage.
Shaw manages to break the clinch.
Doolittle moves out of range as Shaw strikes.
Doolittle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shaw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Doolittle wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doolittle tries to clinch up but Shaw circles away and keeps his distance.
Doolittle tries to clinch there but Shaw circles away.
Shaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A left lands for Shaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doolittle moves in looking to clinch but Shaw pushes him off.
Shaw swats away the attempt to clinch by Doolittle.
Doolittle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shaw circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shaw throws a big shot that misses.
Doolittle tries to clinch up.
Doolittle tries to close the distance and clinch but Shaw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Doolittle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doolittle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Doolittle wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doolittle tries to clinch
and Shaw counters with a straight right hand.
Shaw scores with a hook to the body. Doolittle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Doolittle wants to clinch up but Shaw keeps it at a distance.
Doolittle ducks under a wild hook from Shaw.
Shaw takes a swing at Doolittle's ribcage but misses.
Shaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shaw has taken the fight to the clinch.
Doolittle tries to work over Shaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Doolittle.
Doolittle tries to throw a body punch but Shaw avoids it by throwing Doolittle back against the cage.
Doolittle blocking some punches.
Shaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doolittle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doolittle misses with some punches.
Shaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shaw lands with a light punch inside.
Shaw's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Doctor Doolittle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doolittle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shaw tries to pull guard but Doolittle holds him up against the cage and eventually Shaw drops back down to his feet.
Shaw slows down the pace here.
Doolittle blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Shaw.
Doolittle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shaw lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Doolittle backwards.
Doolittle lands with a right to the head.
Doolittle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shaw's elbow.
Doolittle presses Shaw against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Doolittle lands a nice uppercut.
Doolittle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doolittle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Shaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shaw has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Shaw!
A very excited looking Jack Shaw rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Big Guns (ranked 932 p4p, 117 weight class) and Bosco Iwoba (ranked 926 p4p, 115 weight class). Iwoba is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hercules*. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
16 - 17 - 2 |
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186 lbs
18 - 7 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 17 - 2, fighting out of London, Big Guns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bosco Iwoba!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iwoba looks for the body kick but Guns saw that one coming.
Iwoba misses with a hook
and Guns counters with a low kick, right behind Iwoba 's knee.
Guns tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Iwoba is able to avoid easily.
Guns misses with a hook. Iwoba ducked under it nicely.
Iwoba feints the counter takedown.
Guns throws a shot from downtown. Iwoba moves away and avoids it.
Guns misses with a low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Guns. Iwoba shrugs it off though.
Guns avoids the head kick by Iwoba.
Iwoba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Iwoba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Iwoba slips a jab from Guns.
Iwoba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guns takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iwoba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guns.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Iwoba, right into the meat.
Iwoba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bosco Iwoba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guns throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iwoba tries to land a front kick but Guns steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Iwoba scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iwoba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Guns on the side of the head.
Guns misses with a wild body shot.
Iwoba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Guns loads up on a big right hand but Iwoba slips the punch.
Guns ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Big Guns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Iwoba digs a good hook to Guns's body.
Iwoba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Guns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Guns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Iwoba.
Iwoba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Iwoba misses with a hook
and Guns counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Iwoba thinking.
Iwoba misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Guns.
Iwoba gets tackled into the cage by Guns. Guns maintains the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Guns.
Guns has Iwoba pressed against the cage.
I was talking to Guns's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Guns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guns can't find room to land a body shot as Iwoba controls the action.
Guns lands a body shot in the clinch.
Iwoba swings wildly with an uppercut but Guns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iwoba can't find room to land a body shot as Guns controls the action.
Iwoba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Iwoba misses with the head strike.
Guns taking a breather.
Iwoba avoiding damage as Guns throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guns.
Guns working aggressively here.
Guns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Guns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Iwoba.
Guns cracks Iwoba with a right hand to the side of the head.
Iwoba lands a nice looking body kick.
Guns throws a head kick but Iwoba moves out of range.
It seemed like Iwoba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Guns as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba connects with a right hand. Guns shakes it off.
Iwoba misses with a looping right.
Guns misses the jab.
Iwoba lands with a shot to the body.
Guns ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Iwoba throws a right and a left that both miss.
An inside leg kick from Iwoba misses.
Guns swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Iwoba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Guns throws a head kick but Iwoba moves out of range.
Guns's jab looks to have found its range, popping Iwoba under the eye.
Iwoba takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Iwoba fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Guns has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guns with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Iwoba to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Iwoba finds it's way through Guns's defenses.
Iwoba ducks under a wild hook from Guns.
A low kick from Guns misses
and Iwoba counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Guns!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guns tries to bench press Iwoba off him but Iwoba keeps the position.
Guns can't do much from the bottom here.
Iwoba cracks Guns with a big right hand but Guns just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Guns tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Iwoba easily slips into full mount!
Iwoba avoids the attempt from Guns to control.
Iwoba landing shots from mount.
Guns tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guns wants to control but Iwoba is having none of it.
Iwoba trying to control but Guns is having none of it.
Guns is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosco Iwoba 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.
Iwoba throws a body punch but Guns moves out of range.
It looked like Guns was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Iwoba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Guns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Iwoba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Guns swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Iwoba.
Guns throws a shot from downtown. Iwoba moves away and avoids it.
Guns on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Iwoba slips under a jab from Guns.
Iwoba takes a swing at Guns's ribcage but misses.
Guns throws a shot from downtown. Iwoba moves away and avoids it.
Iwoba is looking to chop away at Guns's legs.
Guns throws a counter high kick but Iwoba was just alert enough to avoid it.
Guns fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Iwoba checks it well.
Guns slips under a jab from Iwoba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iwoba thuds his shin into the meat of Guns's side.
Guns looks to land a right hand but Iwoba moved out of range.
Guns instigates a clinch.
Guns breaks the clinch.
Iwoba misses with a looping right.
Guns tries to close the distance and clinch but Iwoba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iwoba is looking to score with low kicks.
Iwoba stuns Guns with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Guns misses with a head kick.
Iwoba looks to throw the jab but Guns is out of range.
Iwoba works Guns's body with a nice hook.
Iwoba thows a body kick. Guns tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Guns is looking to clinch.
Guns blocks a jab.
Iwoba tries to land a front kick but Guns steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Guns tries to close the distance and clinch but Iwoba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Guns works Iwoba's body with a nice hook.
Guns takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Iwoba lands with an uppercut that bounces Guns off the cage and back into range.
Iwoba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iwoba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guns.
Iwoba throws a leg kick but Guns sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba scores with a nice head shot.
Iwoba throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Iwoba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guns moves away.
Guns lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Iwoba misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Iwoba.
Iwoba looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Guns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Iwoba.
Iwoba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Guns doesn't seem bothered though.
Iwoba takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Iwoba looks to land a body kick but Guns moved away.
Guns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Iwoba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Iwoba lands an overhand right.
Iwoba throws a body shot but no joy.
Iwoba connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Guns momentarily.
Iwoba throws a push kick but Guns slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Iwoba, right into the meat.
Guns thows a body kick. Iwoba tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Guns cracks Iwoba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Iwoba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guns was well out of range. Poor timing from Iwoba.
The fighters circling - Iwoba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Iwoba lands with an uppercut that bounces Guns off the cage and back into range.
Iwoba tries a head kick but it misses.
Iwoba with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Iwoba loads up on a big right hand but Guns slips the punch.
Iwoba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Iwoba moves out of range as Guns strikes.
Iwoba ducks under a wild hook from Guns.
Guns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Iwoba.
Iwoba doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Iwoba misses with a low kick.
Guns throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Iwoba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guns.
Guns on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guns tries to close the distance and clinch but Iwoba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Guns misses the target.
Iwoba misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Iwoba.
Iwoba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guns.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Guns, as that shot connected.
Iwoba misses with a series of wild punches.
Bosco Iwoba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Iwoba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Guns misses with a wild body shot.
Iwoba misses the shot to the body.
Iwoba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Guns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Iwoba.
Guns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Iwoba manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Iwoba misses.
Guns blocks the body kick.
Iwoba moves out of range as Guns strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosco Iwoba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Guns slips a straight right by Iwoba.
Iwoba throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Guns stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab from Guns.
Iwoba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A head kick misses from Guns.
Guns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Iwoba.
Guns tries to bum rush Iwoba with a series of wild strikes but Iwoba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Iwoba misses with a wild body shot.
Guns connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice body kick from Guns.
Guns misses with a right hand
and Guns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Guns takes a swing at Iwoba's ribcage but misses.
Guns backing away here, and Iwoba unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Guns throws the left hand but Iwoba avoids the punch easily.
Iwoba turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iwoba thuds his shin into the meat of Guns's side.
Guns looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns throws a leg kick which misses Iwoba's front leg but catches the back leg as Iwoba tries to avoid it.
Iwoba looks to land a left hand but Guns moved out of range nicely.
Guns misses with an uppercut.
Guns throws a leg kick
and Iwoba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guns connects with a leg kick. Iwoba looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Iwoba attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Iwoba will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Guns misses the shot to the body.
Iwoba bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Guns's head backwards.
Guns swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Guns scoring well with a low kick there.
Guns defending well as Iwoba loads up on a big left hand.
Guns on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Guns changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Guns takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guns walks into a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Iwoba avoids the head kick by Guns.
Iwoba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Guns as he avoids it easily.
Guns looks to land a left hand but Iwoba moved out of range nicely.
Guns blocks a jab.
Guns tried to counter with a leg kick but Iwoba avoided it.
Guns moves into range and connects with a jab.
Iwoba turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Iwoba moves into the clinch.
Guns lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Iwoba.
Iwoba misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guns.
Guns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Iwoba lands with a hook. Guns tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Guns falls off balance throwing a combination
and Iwoba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Guns with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Guns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Iwoba replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Guns blocks it well.
Iwoba looks for the body kick but Guns saw that one coming.
Iwoba just misses with a punch to the body.
Guns tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Guns misses
and Iwoba counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big right from Iwoba misses.
As Iwoba backs away, Guns returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Guns fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Iwoba, pushing him back against the cage.
Guns stalls.
Nice body punch from Iwoba - that landed with a thud.
Guns just leaning against Iwoba, taking a breather.
Iwoba working aggressively here.
Guns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Guns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Iwoba presses Guns against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Iwoba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Big Guns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guns works on Iwoba's body with a couple of short punches.
Guns breaks from the clinch.
Iwoba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Guns misses with a left hand
and Iwoba counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Iwoba throws a front kick that sends Guns stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guns sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Guns misses with a straight right.
Guns throws an overhand right that lands on Iwoba's shoulder, as Iwoba tries to avoid the shot.
Guns closes the distance and clinches.
Guns tries to work over Iwoba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Iwoba lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Guns tries to throw a body punch but Iwoba avoids it by throwing Guns back against the cage.
Iwoba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Iwoba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Iwoba lands with a right to the head.
Guns lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Guns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Iwoba's elbow.
Guns scores with a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bosco Iwoba.
I've got Iwoba 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bosco Iwoba!
A victorious Bosco Iwoba thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keijo Lopetus (ranked 621 p4p, 73 weight class) and Dixie Pablo Khakhold (ranked 519 p4p, 60 weight class). Lopetus comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Khakhold is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Penis song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keijo Lopetus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dixie Pablo Khakhold!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Lopetus.
Lopetus throws a solid leg kick but Khakhold takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lopetus.
Khakhold misses the jab.
Khakhold throws an off balance right hand
and Lopetus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot by Khakhold.
Khakhold tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circling - Lopetus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khakhold is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Khakhold chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lopetus can pounce on him.
Nice uppercut there from Lopetus.
Khakhold throws a good cross that connects.
Lopetus gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
Khakhold won't allow Lopetus to get back to his feet.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Lopetus manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Khakhold can't find room to land a body shot as Lopetus controls the action.
Lopetus jumps into guard, dragging Khakhold to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khakhold trying to control but Lopetus is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khakhold lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Khakhold stops Lopetus from standing up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Khakhold working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khakhold is looking to work some ground and pound but Lopetus has wrist control.
Khakhold lands a couple of digs.
Lopetus is looking to stand up but Khakhold isn't so interested in that idea.
Khakhold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lopetus is keeping the position for now.
Lopetus keeping moving, preventing Khakhold from controlling successfully.
Khakhold working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Khakhold looking to pass the guard.
Lopetus wants to stand up but Khakhold is controlling him.
Lopetus pushes Khakhold off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Lopetus misses with a left hand
and Lopetus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khakhold drops his hands momentarily and Lopetus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lopetus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Lopetus. Those never looked like landing.
Lopetus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Khakhold.
Khakhold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopetus.
Khakhold tries to land a front kick but Lopetus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Khakhold lands a slapping body shot.
Khakhold checks a low kick from Lopetus.
Lopetus throws a jab but it's blocked by Khakhold.
Lopetus takes a swing at Khakhold's ribcage but misses.
Lopetus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khakhold throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lopetus throws a looping overhand right but Khakhold ducks down to avoid it.
Khakhold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khakhold misses the jab.
Lopetus connects with a body shot that sends Khakhold's belly button to the back.
Lopetus throws out a loose jab but Khakhold uses good head movement to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Khakhold blocks the low kick.
Lopetus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Khakhold to score with a decent uppercut.
Lopetus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lopetus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Khakhold clinches up with Lopetus and pushes him back against the cage.
Lopetus misses with a punch to the body.
Lopetus is trying to break the clinch but Khakhold is controlling him.
Lopetus working aggressively here.
Khakhold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khakhold is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lopetus had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Khakhold tries to work over Lopetus's front leg with a kick but Lopetus checks it.
Khakhold dives in and grabs Lopetus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lopetus pushes down on Khakhold's head and hops out.
Lopetus throws a lazy uppercut
and Khakhold counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lopetus tries to move into range but Khakhold moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Lopetus.
Khakhold closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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!
Nice body punch from Lopetus - that landed with a thud.
Khakhold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khakhold drags the fight down to the ground.
Lopetus stands and steps away. Khakhold gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lopetus is looking to score with low kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khakhold! But no joy.
Lopetus throws the left hand but Khakhold avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khakhold! But no joy.
Khakhold takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lopetus defending well as Khakhold loads up on a big left hand.
Khakhold scores with a body shot.
Khakhold punishes Lopetus's body with a nice straight punch.
Khakhold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopetus.
Khakhold lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopetus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Khakhold's sensitive parts.
Lopetus scores with a sloppy right hand. Khakhold should have avoided that one.
Khakhold avoids the head kick by Lopetus.
A big left from Lopetus misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dixie Pablo Khakhold will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lopetus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
No joy there for Khakhold, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lopetus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Khakhold misses with a body shot.
Khakhold moves forwards but Lopetus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lopetus throws a right and a left that Khakhold avoids nicely.
Lopetus throws a good cross that connects.
Khakhold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopetus was well out of range. Poor timing from Khakhold.
Khakhold with a hook.
Lopetus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Khakhold lands the left hand.
Khakhold takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Khakhold lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khakhold tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lopetus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khakhold works the jab nicely.
Khakhold tests Lopetus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khakhold moves out of range of the strikes.
Khakhold ducks under a wild hook from Lopetus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopetus missing with a left hand there. Khakhold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lopetus throws a nice head kick!
Lopetus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Khakhold has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lopetus swings for the body but Khakhold moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Lopetus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lopetus misses the shot to the body.
Khakhold lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Khakhold motions for Lopetus to come forward. Khakhold throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dixie Pablo Khakhold seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lopetus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khakhold was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopetus.
Lopetus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lopetus moves out of range of the leg kick from Khakhold.
Lopetus staying out of range there.
Lopetus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Khakhold scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Khakhold lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lopetus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keijo Lopetus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopetus walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Khakhold coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopetus is looking to land body kicks.
Lopetus throws a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Khakhold.
Lopetus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Khakhold looks for the body kick but Lopetus saw that one coming.
Lopetus blocks a leg kick.
Khakhold throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lopetus lands a nice looking body shot.
Lopetus wants to land a leg kick but Khakhold is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Lopetus.
Lopetus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lopetus throws a lazy right hand but Khakhold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khakhold darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Khakhold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lopetus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Khakhold checks a leg kick.
Khakhold takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab by Lopetus.
Khakhold misses with a wild body shot.
Lopetus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lopetus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khakhold.
A low kick from Lopetus is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lopetus fails to land with a series of punches.
Khakhold now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lopetus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Khakhold connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lopetus scrambles back to his feet.
Khakhold just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Lopetus misses the target.
Khakhold lands a really nice looking cross but Lopetus seems unphased.
Lopetus stuffs the takedown.
Khakhold tries to move into range but Lopetus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lopetus!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopetus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lopetus walks into a left hand.
Lopetus throws a body punch but Khakhold moves out of range.
Khakhold throws out a powerful jab.
Khakhold scores with a jab.
Khakhold moves into the clinch.
Lopetus tries to pull guard but Khakhold holds him up against the cage and eventually Lopetus drops back down to his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Khakhold.
Lopetus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Khakhold has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khakhold.
Lopetus has a couple of punches blocked by Khakhold.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khakhold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopetus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khakhold is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lopetus is defending well.
Lopetus blocks a body shot from Khakhold.
Lopetus misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dixie Pablo Khakhold will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lopetus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lopetus avoids the body shot from Khakhold.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lopetus. That's going to slow Khakhold down.
Lopetus misses with a straight right.
Lopetus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Khakhold.
Lopetus throws a body shot but no joy.
Khakhold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Lopetus.
Khakhold connects with the punch.
Lopetus throws a lazy right hand but Khakhold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khakhold keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopetus throws a hook but Khakhold blocks it.
Lopetus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khakhold throws a wild body kick that Lopetus sees coming a mile off.
Lopetus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Khakhold throws a head kick that half lands.
Khakhold has Lopetus up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopetus has had enough of the clinch but Khakhold keeps him there for the moment.
Lopetus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Khakhold breaks from the clinch.
Keijo Lopetus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khakhold throws a low kick, looking for Lopetus's leg but Lopetus calmly moves out of range.
Lopetus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Khakhold attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Khakhold scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lopetus throws a jab when Khakhold was well out of range.
Lopetus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khakhold.
A good leg kick by Khakhold.
Khakhold slips a jab and a cross from Lopetus.
Lopetus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lopetus throwing a counter right hand but Khakhold manages to avoid it.
A big right from Lopetus misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Khakhold.
Lopetus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khakhold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lopetus throws a body shot but no joy.
Khakhold was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Keijo Lopetus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khakhold takes a swing at Lopetus's ribcage but misses.
Khakhold throws a body punch but Lopetus moves out of range.
Lopetus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khakhold.
Khakhold looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopetus cracks Khakhold with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lopetus looks to land a right hand but Khakhold moved out of range.
Khakhold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lopetus walks into a left hand.
Lopetus walks into a stiff left hand from Khakhold.
Lopetus throws a body punch but Khakhold moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Khakhold misses.
Khakhold connects with a jab.
Khakhold scores with a body shot.
Lopetus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Khakhold throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lopetus jabs Khakhold to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khakhold ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Khakhold.
Khakhold tries to score with a low kick but Lopetus moves his leg out of the way.
Khakhold scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Lopetus misses.
Lopetus cracks Khakhold with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Khakhold dodges the punch combination from Lopetus.
Dixie Pablo Khakhold is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Khakhold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khakhold works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Khakhold scores with the left hand. Lopetus knows he should have avoided that one.
Lopetus slips a jab from Khakhold.
Khakhold lands with a nice body punch.
Lopetus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Khakhold swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lopetus.
Lopetus throws a looping overhand right but Khakhold ducks down to avoid it.
And Khakhold tries to counter it with a takedown but Lopetus pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lopetus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Khakhold cracks Lopetus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lopetus throws a combination that misses
and Khakhold counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Khakhold scores with a hook.
Lopetus lands with an overhand left.
Lopetus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lopetus 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.
Nice cross by Khakhold.
Khakhold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopetus.
Khakhold tests Lopetus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lopetus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khakhold looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Khakhold punishes Lopetus's body with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Khakhold.
Khakhold bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dixie Pablo Khakhold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Khakhold 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Emelienko (ranked 295 p4p, 41 weight class) and Katu Partio (ranked 173 p4p, 26 weight class). Partio has chosen Sininen sunnuntai as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
26 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Emelienko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Katu Partio!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emelienko manages to avoid it.
Partio has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Emelienko is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Partio checks a low kick from Emelienko.
Nice shot by Emelienko.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelienko. Partio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Partio avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Emelienko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Partio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Partio slips under a jab from Emelienko.
Emelienko throws a jab but it's blocked by Partio.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Horrible takedown attempt by Partio or perhaps it was just good defense by Emelienko, which made it look bad.
Partio connects with an inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Emelienko.
A slapping body kick lands there for Partio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio scoring well with a low kick there.
Emelienko avoids the head kick by Partio.
Emelienko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Partio 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.
Partio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Emelienko. That did some damage!
Emelienko misses with a low kick.
Partio lands with a straight right. Emelienko didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice sprawl there from Emelienko as Partio shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelienko. Partio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Partio shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Partio showed some decent athleticism there.
Partio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Partio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Emelienko has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Emelienko kicks Partio off and gets back to his feet.
Partio misses with an uppercut. Emelienko saw that one coming.
Emelienko looks to score with a jab to the body but Partio is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Emelienko. Those never looked like landing.
Partio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Emelienko throws a chopping leg kick but Partio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Emelienko connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelienko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Partio finds it's way round the side to connect with Emelienko's head.
Emelienko moves out of range of the body kick from Partio.
Emelienko misses with a leg kick.
Partio changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Partio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelienko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelienko is just out of range.
Vladimir Emelienko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Partio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Emelienko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Partio shoots in looking for a takedown. Emelienko tries to sprawl out of it but Partio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Emelienko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vladimir Emelienko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katu Partio.
Emelienko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Partio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Partio throws a looping overhand right but Emelienko ducks down to avoid it.
Emelienko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Partio lands a nice shot that snaps Emelienko's head back.
Partio checks the leg kick nicely there.
Emelienko misses with a low kick.
Partio appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Emelienko throws a hook to the side of Partio's head but Partio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Emelienko motions for Partio to come forward. Emelienko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Emelienko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Emelienko misses with a wild body shot.
Emelienko moves out of range as Partio strikes.
Partio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Emelienko.
Partio moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Partio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelienko takes one to the side of the head.
Emelienko moves out of range of the leg kick from Partio.
Emelienko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Emelienko throws a looping overhand right but Partio ducks down to avoid it.
Emelienko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Emelienko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Partio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Emelienko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Emelienko throws out a leg kick but Partio moves out of range and Emelienko only half commits.
Good work by Partio as he checks the leg kick.
Emelienko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Partio.
Partio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Emelienko.
Emelienko throws a leg kick but Partio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Partio steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Emelienko throws a low kick but Partio moves out of range easily.
Partio misses with a low kick.
Emelienko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Partio misses with a kick to the body
and Emelienko counters with a nice leg kick.
Partio throws a low kick but it's checked well by Emelienko.
Emelienko misses the shot to the body.
Partio throws a half hearted mid kick.
Emelienko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partio avoids the body shot from Emelienko.
Partio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Emelienko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Partio drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Emelienko defends it well.
Partio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Partio looks for a takedown but Emelienko sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Emelienko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Partio cracks Emelienko with a good jab.
Emelienko just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Partio coming out on top.
Partio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelienko moves away.
It looked like Emelienko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Emelienko throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
Emelienko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Partio circles away quickly and effectively.
Partio 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.
Emelienko throws a leg kick that misses.
Emelienko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Partio blocks a jab.
Partio missing with a left hand there. Emelienko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Partio punishes Emelienko's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Katu Partio will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Emelienko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Partio.
Emelienko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelienko misses with a low kick.
Emelienko lands with a shot to the body.
Emelienko scores with the left hand. Partio knows he should have avoided that one.
Partio looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelienko is just out of range.
Partio takes a swing at Emelienko's ribcage but misses.
Emelienko moves out of range of the strikes.
Katu Partio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Emelienko throws a hook but Partio blocks it.
Emelienko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Partio moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Emelienko throws a body shot but no joy.
Emelienko throws a hook but Partio blocks it.
Emelienko tries a low kick but Partio avoids it.
Emelienko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelienko jabs at Partio's body.
Partio throws a leg kick which misses Emelienko's front leg but catches the back leg as Emelienko tries to avoid it.
Partio misses the shot to the body.
Partio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emelienko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Partio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio misses with a straight left.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Emelienko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Emelienko scoring well with a low kick there.
Partio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Partio takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Partio throws a wild body kick that Emelienko sees coming a mile off.
Emelienko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Partio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Partio throws a body punch but Emelienko moves out of range.
Emelienko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Partio. That did some damage!
Emelienko cracks Partio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Emelienko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Emelienko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelienko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Partio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Emelienko.
Partio misses with a wild body shot.
Partio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Emelienko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelienko takes a swing at Partio's ribcage but misses.
Emelienko looks to land a combination but Partio avoids it well.
Emelienko lands a high kick!
Partio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Emelienko.
Emelienko checks the leg kick.
Emelienko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Partio.
Emelienko half committed to a counter leg kick.
Emelienko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Emelienko.
Partio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A telegraphed right hand from Partio misses the target.
Partio misses with a hook. Emelienko ducked under it nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Partio finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Emelienko.
A big right from Partio misses.
Partio connects with a single shot there.
Emelienko takes a swing at Partio's ribcage but misses.
Partio scores with a crisp jab that stopped Emelienko in his tracks.
Emelienko moves out of range of the body kick.
Partio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio moves out of range as Emelienko strikes.
Partio misses with a looping left.
Partio throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Emelienko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Partio is out of range and Emelienko settles back down.
Emelienko scores with a leg kick.
Emelienko misses the jab.
Partio shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Emelienko is trying to defend but Partio finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Emelienko is looking to improve his position.
Emelienko is trying to stand back up but Partio is controlling him
Partio slips a nice elbow through Emelienko's hands, connecting with Emelienko's forehead.
Emelienko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Partio throwing shots but Emelienko is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelienko trying to control here.
Partio is trying to control. Emelienko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Partio is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Emelienko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Partio drops an elbow to the side of Emelienko's head.
Emelienko trying to control from the bottom.
Emelienko looks like he's trying to stand up.
Partio throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Partio 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.
Emelienko is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Katu Partio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A jab from Partio finds it's way through Emelienko's defenses.
Partio throws a head kick that half lands.
Emelienko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A combination from Partio does no damage.
Emelienko scores with a hook to the body. Partio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Partio checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelienko. Partio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Partio misses with an uppercut. Emelienko saw that one coming.
A big right from Emelienko misses.
Partio keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Emelienko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Partio blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Partio is defended easily by Emelienko.
Emelienko walks forward, straight into a front kick from Partio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelienko scores with a jab.
Emelienko is looking to score with low kicks.
Emelienko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Emelienko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Emelienko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Partio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Partio throws a head kick that Emelienko semi-blocks.
A low kick from Partio misses
and Emelienko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Emelienko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Emelienko moves away from the strike by Partio.
Emelienko fires out a quick counter leg kick but Partio just manages to avoid it.
Partio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Partio avoids the body shot from Emelienko.
Emelienko walks into a straight right hand from Partio.
Emelienko will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Emelienko lands with a nice body punch.
Emelienko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Partio misses with a looping right.
Partio feints and then cracks Emelienko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Emelienko down.
Emelienko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Partio eats them both and turns towards Emelienko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio throws a low kick but it's checked well by Emelienko.
A little feinted left hand from Emelienko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Partio blocks a low kick nicely.
Emelienko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Emelienko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partio moves away.
Emelienko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Emelienko scores with a nice head shot.
Partio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Partio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Emelienko. Emelienko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Emelienko tries to move into range but Partio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Partio.
Partio jabs at Emelienko's body.
Emelienko misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelienko. Partio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emelienko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Partio just misses with a punch to the body.
Emelienko misses with an uppercut. Partio saw that one coming.
Emelienko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partio moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Emelienko.
Partio throws a hook but Emelienko blocks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Partio. That snapped Emelienko's head back.
Partio looks to land a right hand but Emelienko moved out of range.
A punch combination from Partio misses.
Partio keeps Emelienko at a distance using the push kick.
Emelienko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Emelienko misses with a looping right.
Partio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Emelienko.
Vladimir Emelienko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Partio misses with a body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Partio.
Partio misses with a hook
enabling Emelienko to counter with a crisp jab.
Partio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Emelienko tried to score with a low kick but Partio checks it.
Emelienko tries to land a leg kick but Partio saw it coming and moves away.
Partio moves out of range of the leg kick from Emelienko.
Emelienko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelienko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Partio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Partio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Emelienko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Partio lands with a straight right. Emelienko didn't see that one coming.
Emelienko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Partio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelienko moves away.
Partio throws a hook but Emelienko blocks it.
Emelienko misses with an uppercut. Partio saw that one coming.
Emelienko blocks a head kick by Partio.
A big left from Partio misses.
Partio slips a jab from Emelienko.
Partio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelienko.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelienko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Partio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Emelienko doesn't seem bothered though.
Partio thuds a left hand into Emelienko's body.
Emelienko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Partio is out of range and Emelienko settles back down.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Katu Partio.
Well Partio 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katu Partio!
Katu Partio decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Mammoth (ranked 854 p4p, 24 weight class) and Nick Fjera (ranked 948 p4p, 37 weight class). Mammoth comes to the cage accompanied by I came to bring the pain. This should be a great matchup!
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264 lbs
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273 lbs
25 - 10 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anton Mammoth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Nick Fjera!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fjera lands a slapping body shot.
Fjera misses with a body shot.
Fjera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mammoth was well out of range. Poor timing from Fjera.
Fjera misses with a body shot.
It looked like Mammoth was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fjera.
Fjera throws a body shot but no joy.
Mammoth avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've been told by Mammoth's head coaches at House of Gladiators that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fjera throws a looping overhand right but Mammoth ducks down to avoid it.
Mammoth throws a jab but it's blocked by Fjera.
Mammoth tests Fjera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Nick Fjera has been cut.
Mammoth connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fjera's hands.
Fjera takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mammoth scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice body punch from Fjera.
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!
Fjera drops his shoulder and cracks Mammoth with a huge uppercut! Mammoth goes down! Can Fjera finish him?
Mammoth is rocked!
Fjera working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Mammoth is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fjera passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fjera working the ground and pound.
Fjera is working to tighten his grip on Mammoth's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Mammoth has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Fjera is really squeezing tight and eventually Mammoth passes out! Fjera breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nick Fjera!
Nick Fjera bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donsone De (ranked 182 p4p, 29 weight class) and Ed Ruth (ranked 481 p4p, 77 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donsone De!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ed Ruth!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruth lands a glancing blow to the side of De's head.
De has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Ruth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De.
Ruth doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
De takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ruth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ruth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De lands a high kick!
Ruth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by De there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De throws a sloppy body shot
and Ruth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheers as De lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ruth doesn't seem phased though.
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 lazy left from De finds it's target.
Ruth throws a jab but it's blocked by De.
Ruth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
De misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Ruth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De throws a head kick that Ruth semi-blocks.
De scores with a jab to the head.
De blocks a jab.
De ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruth moves away.
De throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ruth.
A little jabbing left from Ruth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De clinches with his opponent.
Ruth breaks from the clinch.
De loads up on a big right hand but Ruth slips the punch.
Ruth feints and as De raises his hands in defense, Ruth changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
De is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
De is working hard here to advance position.
Ruth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
De controls Ruth momentarily but Ruth frees himself.
De keeping moving, preventing Ruth from controlling successfully.
Ruth stands up over De, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruth looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruth, not yet.
De is working Ruth over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
De postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
De throwing strikes from guard but Ruth blocks nicely.
De postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ruth is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruth is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
De with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ruth pulls De in close to his closed guard and prevents De from doing any damage or advancing position.
De stands and throws Ruth's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruth stops De from passing to mount.
De looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ruth is avoiding damage well.
De throws an elbow but Ruth slips to the side and avoids it well.
De lands a decent elbow from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
The strikes coming from De are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
De wants to control but Ruth is keeping him busy.
Ruth can't do much from the bottom here.
Ruth managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by De.
Ruth struggling a bit here.
De lands a nice forearm strike.
De wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruth keeps working.
De lands a nice forearm strike.
Ruth is trying to control De's posture but De avoids it.
De tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ruth manages to work his way to half guard, despite De's best efforts.
De not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donsone De dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
De closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ruth circles away.
Ruth now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
De throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice defenses there by Ruth.
Ruth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ruth takes a swing at De's ribcage but misses.
Ruth just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDe.
Ruth lands with a hook. De tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
De misses with a body shot.
Ruth with a hook.
Ruth moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Donsone De seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De lands with a straight right. Ruth didn't see that one coming.
De rushes Ruth and presses him up against the cage.
Ruth blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by De as Ruth tries to tie him up.
De lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ruth stalling the fight.
De swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruth uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from De fails to land.
Ruth drops to a knee looking for a takedown but De gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruth.
De lands a nice shot to the body.
De scores with a nice hook to the head.
De working aggressively here.
De is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruth can do to turn this around?
A hook to the body from De.
De throws a head punch that misses.
De tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruth stalling in the clinch but De improves position.
De struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruth controls his hands.
Ruth has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. De avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ruth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Ruth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruth.
Ruth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
De slips under a jab from Ruth.
De swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De connects with a right hand. Ruth shakes it off.
Ruth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De.
De was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ruth defending well as De loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Ruth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruth misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Ruth misses.
Ruth ducks right into an uppercut from De.
De scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
De throws a body punch but Ruth moves out of range.
Ruth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De digs a good hook to Ruth's body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from De, right into the meat.
De misses the shot to the body.
De lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
De keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Donsone De is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ruth under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruth misses with a straight right.
De fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruth manages to avoid it.
De fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ruth.
De throws a hook but Ruth avoids it easily.
Ruth ducks under a wild hook from De.
A countering left hand to the body from Ruth misses.
De fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ruth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big right from Ruth misses.
De takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ruth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruth might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ruth tests De's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donsone De dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ruth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruth scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
De tries for a takedown but Ruth sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ruth throws a body punch but De moves out of range.
De fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
De defending well as Ruth loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth lands a nice shot to the body.
De throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruth avoids the head kick by De.
De swings for the body but Ruth moves out of range.
Ruth throws out a counter right but De avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from De. Ruth does a little dance to reset his feet.
De misses with a leg kick
and Ruth counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
De wants to clinch
and Ruth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruth fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops De to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! De looks to clinch but Ruth throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! De taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ed Ruth!
Donsone De spoke after the fight, saying 'The only real victory are KOs, and you failed. Savor the Win, You'll know why I let you have the W, because somebody is going to get cucked by his girl with me soon. *smirks*'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Selfie Lord (ranked 249 p4p, 29 weight class) and Grin Ribber (ranked 209 p4p, 23 weight class). Ribber is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kynnet, kynnet. Grin Ribber acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Selfie Lord!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grin Ribber!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lord scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Lord.
Ribber throws a solid leg kick but Lord takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ribber.
Some bone on bone action there as Lord checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lord throws out a loose jab but Ribber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribber pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lord is out of range and Ribber settles back down.
Lord swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Ribber. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ribber.
Ribber scores with a jab. Lord acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ribber swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lord connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ribber looks to score with a jab to the body but Lord is just out of range.
Lord takes a swing at Ribber's ribcage but misses.
Ribber looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribber makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lord has his feet on Ribber's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ribber throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lord slips a jab from Ribber.
Lord wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grin Ribber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lord moves away from the strike by Ribber.
Lord looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lord displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ribber throws out the jab.
Ribber misses the shot to the body.
Ribber on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Donk. Ribber catches Lord right on the button with a cross.
Ribber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lord is looking to counter punch.
Lord scores with a body shot.
Ribber takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lord just misses with a punch to the body.
Ribber walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lord checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ribber staying out of range there.
Lord misses with a hook. Ribber ducked under it nicely.
Ribber loads up on a big right hand but Lord slips the punch.
Lord thuds a left hand into Ribber's body.
Ribber chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Selfie Lord is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lord throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ribber on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lord jabs at Ribber's body.
Ribber's coach down at Gangsterdamage was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ribber's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ribber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lord swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribber stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lord.
Lord scores with a hook to the body. Ribber takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ribber pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ribber looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good shot there by Lord.
Lord looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ribber throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Ribber is predictable there
and Lord connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ribber throws a hook to the side of Lord's head but Lord sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A clash of legs there as Ribber blocks the low kick.
A low kick from Ribber is predictable there
and Lord counters with a nice uppercut.
Ribber lands a head shot.
Ribber missing with a left hand there. Lord was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lord.
Ribber throws a nice looking combination but Lord bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ribber blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Lord misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ribber throws a front kick aimed at Lord's knee but Lord avoids it well.
Ribber tries for a takedown but Lord sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ribber lands a lovely overhand right.
Ribber is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lord sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ribber 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.
Lord throws a big counter combination but Ribber scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Ribber misses the target.
Lord misses with a looping left.
Ribber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lord.
Lord is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lord throws a hook but Ribber avoids it easily.
Ribber attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ribber, right into the meat.
Ribber throws a wild body kick that Lord sees coming a mile off.
Ribber misses with a takedown
and Lord counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Selfie Lord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grin Ribber.
Lord scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lord on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ribber staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lord misses with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good work by Ribber as he checks the leg kick.
Ribber misses with a straight right.
Lord misses with an uppercut. Ribber saw that one coming.
Ribber throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lord on the side of the head.
Ribber throws an overhand right that lands on Lord's shoulder, as Lord tries to avoid the shot.
Lord throws a hook to the side of Ribber's head but Ribber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ribber fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lord checks it well.
Lord fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ribber jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lord uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ribber.
Lord lands a really nice looking cross but Ribber seems unphased.
Lord gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lord works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lord misses the shot to the body.
Ribber takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lord tries to clinch there but Ribber circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Selfie Lord dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lord throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ribber throws an overhand right that lands on Lord's shoulder, as Lord tries to avoid the shot.
Ribber throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ribber scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lord doesn't seem bothered though.
Lord misses with a body kick.
Lord connects with a jab.
Lord gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ribber.
Lord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ribber moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lord throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ribber digs a good body shot into Lord's ribs.
Ribber throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lord counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lord uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ribber has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribber feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lord trying to control the position here.
Lord wants to stand and escape but Ribber is having none of it.
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.
Ribber wants to control from the top but Lord keeps moving.
Ribber throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lord works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lord wants to get back to his feet but Ribber is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lord avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ribber trying to control the position from guard on top but Lord is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ribber scores with a jab to the head.
Ribber connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribber scores with a head kick.
Ribber lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lord's sensitive parts.
Ribber throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ribber fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lord looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ribber throws a series of punches but Lord moves out of range.
Lord throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Ribber.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lord, as that shot connected.
Ribber throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lord takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ribber looks for a takedown but Lord sprawls well.
Lord wants to land a leg kick but Ribber is out of range.
Ribber misses with a straight left.
Ribber finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ribber fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lord avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lord misses with a looping left.
Ribber looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lord misses the shot to the body.
Ribber misses the shot to the body.
Lord lands a body shot.
Lord lands a nice hook to Ribber's body. Ribber takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ribber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ribber cracks Lord with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lord tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ribber was well out of range. Poor timing from Lord.
Lord takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lord showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ribber.
Lord connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ribber momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ribber.
Ribber looks to land a body kick but Lord moved away.
Ribber has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lord swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ribber.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribber walks into a stiff left hand from Lord.
Lord misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ribber cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ribber swings widly with a right hand
letting Lord counter with a right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ribber, right into the meat.
Good shot there by Lord.
Lord looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribber is just out of range.
Ribber swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ribber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ribber slips under a jab from Lord.
Nice defenses there by Ribber.
Lord slips under a jab.
Ribber looks to score with a jab to the body but Lord is just out of range.
Ribber takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good leg kick by Lord there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ribber blocks a leg kick.
Ribber throws a lazy right hand but Lord sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ribber just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Grin Ribber will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ribber looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lord avoids the body shot from Ribber.
Lord misses with a wild body shot.
Lord tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Lord.
Lord uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ribber.
Lord takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lord jabs at Ribber's body.
Lord checks a low kick from Ribber.
Lord stuns Ribber with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lord lands a jab to Ribber's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribber misses with a right hand
and Lord cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lord connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lord steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ribber.
Ribber tries to work over Lord's front leg with a kick but Lord checks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribber dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Ribber both land. Nice combination.
Lord moves out of range of the strikes.
Selfie Lord is winning the standup battle so far.
Lord lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ribber's sensitive parts.
Ribber has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ribber fails with a takedown attempt.
Ribber misses with a low kick.
Lord is looking to counter punch.
Ribber feints and then cracks Lord's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lord down.
Ribber lands a leg kick that knocks Lord off balance momentarily.
Ribber lands a head shot.
Ribber throws a shot from downtown. Lord moves away and avoids it.
Ribber throws a nice looking combination but Lord bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lord takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ribber lands with a good body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lord.
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!
Ribber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ribber throws a hook to the side of Lord's head but Lord sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribber misses with a looping left.
Lord is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ribber misses with a low kick.
Lord misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lord throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ribber tries to move into range but Lord moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ribber scores with a jab. Lord acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ribber throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lord counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lord connects with the punch.
Ribber throws an overhand right that lands on Lord's shoulder, as Lord tries to avoid the shot.
Ribber dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lord. That did some damage!
The fighters circle momentarily. Lord darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ribber takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ribber slips a straight right by Lord.
Lord missing with a left hand there. Ribber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ribber scores with a jab.
Ribber tries to land a leg kick but Lord saw it coming and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribber throws a big shot that misses.
Lord scores with a nice head shot.
Lord tries to score with a low kick but Ribber moves his leg out of the way.
Lord wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ribber throws a body punch but Lord moves out of range.
Lord is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lord connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lord.
Lord throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lord fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ribber.
Ribber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lord.
Ribber connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lord steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ribber. That one must have hurt.
Ribber connects with a leg kick. Lord looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ribber.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribber tries to land a front kick but Lord steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lord throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribber throws a jab when Lord was well out of range.
Ribber throws a poor cross that misses
letting Lord counter with a right hand.
Lord misses with a wild body shot.
Lord throws a head kick that half lands.
Ribber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lord manages to avoid it.
Ribber looking to score a takedown here. Lord is defending well but Ribber drives through and ends up in Lord's guard.
Lord pushes Ribber off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ribber takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lord lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ribber at a distance.
Ribber with a hook.
Ribber misses with a hook.
Lord throwing a counter right hand but Ribber manages to avoid it.
Lord throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribber connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ribber moves away from the strike by Lord.
Lord bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lord checks the leg kick.
Lord is looking to counter punch.
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 Selfie Lord.
Well Lord 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Selfie Lord!
Selfie Lord thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Gower (ranked 13 p4p, 4 weight class) and Ray Malenko (ranked 66 p4p, 10 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ray Malenko enters the cage!
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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
26 - 9 - 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
28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Malenko!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gower.
Malenko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gower counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Malenko thinking.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Malenko has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gower throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Malenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Gower tried to counter with a leg kick but Malenko avoided it.
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.
Gower scores with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Gower.
Gower throws a hook to the side of Malenko's head but Malenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gower misses with a body kick.
Malenko lands with a good body shot.
Gower takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Malenko scores with a body shot.
Malenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gower darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Malenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gower.
Gower rushes Malenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malenko prevents a body shot from Gower.
Malenko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gower gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gower misses with a body punch.
Gower swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Malenko.
Malenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Malenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gower blocks an uppercut.
Malenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gower throws a head punch that misses.
Malenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Malenko tries to throw a body punch but Gower avoids it by throwing Malenko back against the cage.
Malenko gets through Gower's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malenko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gower.
Malenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malenko takes a shot to the head.
Gower misses with a punch to the body.
Gower struggles to land a body shot inside as Malenko controls his hands.
The referee calls for Malenko to work.
Malenko scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malenko lands a right hand.
Malenko looking to slow down the pace here.
Gower tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malenko's elbow.
Gower is leaning against Malenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gower or not.
Gower misses with the head strike.
Gower tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Malenko.
A short body shot lands from Gower as the two fighters clinch.
Gower works on Malenko's body with a couple of short punches.
Gower misses with the head strike.
Malenko is trying to maintain a safe position but Gower gets an underhook and turns Malenko into the cage.
Gower tries to work over Malenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gower lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malenko backwards.
Gower working aggressively here.
Malenko can't find room to land a body shot as Gower controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Malenko fails to land.
Malenko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gower lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malenko tries to pull guard but Gower holds him up against the cage and eventually Malenko drops back down to his feet.
Jeff Gower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Malenko.
Gower misses with a punch on the inside.
Malenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malenko throws a head punch that misses.
Gower swings wildly with an uppercut but Malenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Gower.
Malenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gower avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gower fails to land.
Malenko lands a left hand.
Gower misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Gower.
Gower swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malenko.
Gower gets underhooks to prevent Malenko's takedown attempt.
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 Jeff Gower will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gower looks to land a combination but Malenko avoids it well.
Malenko swinging wildly here.
Gower clinches up with Malenko and pushes him back against the cage.
Gower tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malenko's elbow.
Gower can't find room to land a body shot as Malenko controls the action.
Gower goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malenko.
Malenko blocks an uppercut.
Gower blocks an uppercut.
Malenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malenko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Malenko is trying to stall.
A short uppercut from Gower.
Still in the clinch, Gower scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gower scores with a shot to the side of Malenko's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gower prevents it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gower.
Gower swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gower fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gower throws a punch but it's blocked by Malenko.
A head punch on the inside from Gower fails to land.
Gower misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Gower.
A head punch on the inside from Malenko fails to land.
Gower misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malenko lands with a light punch inside.
Malenko tries to throw a body punch but Gower avoids it by throwing Malenko back against the cage.
Malenko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A left hand lands to the body for Gower.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gower.
Malenko tries to work over Gower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malenko misses with a punch to the body.
Gower tries to throw a body punch but Malenko avoids it by throwing Gower back against the cage.
Gower is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malenko can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Gower fails to land.
Gower blocks an uppercut.
Gower throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gower.
A head punch on the inside from Gower fails to land.
Malenko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gower working aggressively here.
Gower swings wildly with an uppercut but Malenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gower blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gower.
Gower tries to throw a body punch but Malenko avoids it by throwing Gower back against the cage.
Come on Malenko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malenko looking to slow down the pace here.
Gower tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gower misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malenko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gower up against the cage.
Gower fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Gower.
Malenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gower misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malenko tries to throw a body punch but Gower avoids it by throwing Malenko back against the cage.
Malenko is trying to pull guard but Gower has him pressed against the cage.
Jeff Gower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Malenko.
Gower has a couple of punches blocked by Malenko.
Gower lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malenko manages to pull guard.
Malenko controls Gower momentarily but Gower frees himself.
Gower looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Malenko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Gower dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Malenko misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Gower misses
and Malenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Malenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gower manages to avoid it.
Malenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Malenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gower counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malenko tries to move into range but Gower moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jeff Gower is winning the standup battle so far.
Malenko looks for a takedown but Gower sprawls well.
Gower misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gower misses with a body kick.
Gower swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Gower.
Malenko misses with a jab to the body
and Gower counters with a straight right hand.
Malenko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gower uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gower tries to clinch but Malenko is having none of it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gower.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gower keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malenko misses the body punch
and Gower counters with a nice uppercut.
Gower connects with an inside leg kick.
Malenko takes a swing at Gower's ribcage but misses.
Malenko misses with a hook to the body
and Gower counters with a straight right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gower.
Gower misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gower feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malenko's calf.
Gower scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Malenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Malenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gower tries to counter by clinching up but Malenko breaks away and moves out of range.
Malenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gower lands the left hand.
Gower cracks Malenko with a good jab.
Gower moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gower misses with a body kick.
Malenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gower counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malenko. Gower does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gower instigates a clinch.
Malenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gower tries a body shot but Malenko blocks it.
Gower lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Malenko.
Malenko blocks an uppercut.
Malenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gower lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gower lands with a light punch inside.
Malenko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Malenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malenko.
Gower blocks an uppercut.
Gower blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malenko blocks an uppercut.
Gower lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Malenko backwards.
Malenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Gower backwards.
Gower misses with the head strike.
Malenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malenko.
Gower tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gower blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gower can't find room to land a body shot as Malenko controls the action.
Malenko decides to pull guard.
Malenko keeping moving, preventing Gower from controlling successfully.
Gower stands and steps away. Malenko gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gower counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gower.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gower.
That kick from Gower tenderised Malenko's leg. Malenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Malenko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gower rather than just go for the knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Gower is just out of range.
Malenko misses with a straight right.
Malenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gower quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gower connects with a leg kick. Malenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gower cracks the inside of Malenko's front leg.
Gower lands with a cross.
Malenko misses with a wild body shot.
Malenko connects with a right hand. Gower shakes it off.
Gower takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gower lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gower connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Gower clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gower darts in and clinches Malenko up against the cage.
Gower scores with a shot to the side of Malenko's head.
Malenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gower lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Malenko stalling in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gower.
Gower tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malenko's elbow.
A short left from Gower.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gower.
Malenko tries to throw a body punch but Gower avoids it by throwing Malenko back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Malenko.
Jeff Gower has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gower pushes Malenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gower blocks an uppercut.
Malenko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Malenko slowing the pace effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gower throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Malenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Malenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Gower.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Malenko.
Gower misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malenko tries to work over Gower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malenko blocks an uppercut.
Malenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Malenko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gower misses with a body punch.
Malenko effectively controlling the action here.
Malenko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Malenko leaning against his opponent.
Malenko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gower up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ray Malenko.
Malenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malenko misses with an uppercut. Gower saw that one coming.
Gower throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gower goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gower doesn't manage to clinch there - Malenko circles away.
Gower scores with a push kick.
Malenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Gower counters with a body kick that stops Malenko in his tracks momentarily.
Malenko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gower counters with a leg kick.
Gower uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malenko.
Malenko is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gower lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gower moves away.
Malenko swings for the body but Gower moves out of range.
Gower fires out a quick counter leg kick but Malenko just manages to avoid it.
Malenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gower doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gower fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Malenko.
Gower tries to clinch but Malenko is having none of it.
Gower lands a leg kick that knocks Malenko off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gower.
Malenko moves forwards but Gower connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Malenko misses
and Gower makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gower avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malenko looks to land a right hand but Gower moved out of range.
Malenko misses with a shot to the body
and Gower counters with a nice kick to the body.
Malenko tries to keep at a distance but Gower has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gower tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gower lands a nice uppercut.
Gower throws a punch but it's blocked by Malenko.
Malenko breaks from the clinch.
Gower uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Malenko has time to react.
Gower scores with a spinning back kick!
Malenko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gower dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malenko. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malenko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A shot to the liver by Gower. Beautiful body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gower.
Gower uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malenko.
Gower is looking to counter with head kicks.
Gower attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Malenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Gower counters with a nice low kick that buckles Malenko's knee momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Gower as he connects with a hook.
Gower doesn't manage to clinch there - Malenko circles away.
Gower lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Malenko lands with a good body shot.
Malenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Malenko misses with a hook
and Gower counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Gower darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gower jabs Malenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Gower had his way with Ray Malenko in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gower ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malenko moves away.
Malenko misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Malenko misses
and Malenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gower.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gower.
Malenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gower was well out of range. Poor timing from Malenko.
A little feinted left hand from Gower on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gower keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gower rushes Malenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Malenko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gower tries a knee to the head but Malenko blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gower throws a head punch that misses.
Malenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gower.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gower.
Malenko digs a right hand underneath Gower's ribcage. Gower let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Malenko prevents a body shot from Gower.
Gower swings wildly with an uppercut but Malenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gower swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Gower.
Gower softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gower lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Malenko backwards.
Malenko has a couple of punches blocked by Gower.
Malenko misses with the head strike.
Malenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malenko has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gower.
Malenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Gower lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gower.
Gower makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gower softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Malenko fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gower tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gower swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gower lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Malenko backwards.
Malenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gower lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Malenko backwards.
Malenko takes a shot to the head.
Gower has a couple of punches blocked by Malenko.
Malenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gower scores with a hook to the body.
Malenko is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gower.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gower throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malenkos head.
Gower swings wildly with an uppercut but Malenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gower throws a punch but it's blocked by Malenko.
A head punch on the inside from Gower fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Malenko.
Gower blocks an uppercut.
Malenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gowers head.
Gower swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gower swings wildly with an uppercut but Malenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malenko misses with a punch to the body.
Gower goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gower misses with some punches.
Malenko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Malenko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gower stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ray Malenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeff Gower is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gower.
Gower throws a body punch but Malenko moves out of range.
Malenko staying out of range there.
Gower scores with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Malenko misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malenko shoots in but Gower avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gower connects with a good right hand that stumbles Malenko. Malenko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Malenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gower jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Malenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Malenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gower counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gower changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Gower finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Gower showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gower, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Gower!
Jeff Gower retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Jeff Gower thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zdravko Saric (ranked 361 p4p, 12 weight class) and Hennan Hoyce (ranked 97 p4p, 4 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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28
275 lbs
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290 lbs
27 - 14 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zdravko Saric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Hennan Hoyce!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoyce takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saric uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoyce.
Hoyce throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoyce staying out of range there.
Hoyce displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saric throws out the jab.
Hoyce is looking for the big counter here.
Saric throws a leg kick
and Hoyce counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Zdravko Saric has been cut.
Saric jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoyce doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Saric uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Hennan Hoyce has been cut.
Zdravko Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saric scores with a jab to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hoyce.
Hoyce throws a series of punches but Saric avoids them all with ease.
Hoyce scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saric uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoyce.
Saric throws a jab when Hoyce was well out of range.
Hoyce looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saric steps in with a hook that catches Hoyce right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Saric follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Hoyce looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zdravko Saric!
Zdravko Saric made sure to mention his sponsor, Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Menace Defoe (ranked 18 p4p, 3 weight class) and Ghazi Okah (ranked 72 p4p, 12 weight class). Defoe comes to the cage accompanied by Bodies. Okah has chosen Rock Stone as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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32
213 lbs
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210 lbs
16 - 5 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Menace Defoe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ghazi Okah!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Defoe throws the left hand but Okah avoids the punch easily.
Okah 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.
Okah lands a slapping body shot.
Defoe throws a hook to the side of Okah's head but Okah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Defoe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Okah misses with a lunging right hand
letting Defoe counter with a right hand.
Defoe checks a leg kick.
Defoe throws a low kick but Okah moves out of range easily.
Defoe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Decent striking displayed by Okah there.
Defoe takes one to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Okah.
Okah lands a nice looking body kick.
Okah on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Defoe. Defoe obviously looking to wear him down.
Okah scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Defoe moves out of range as Okah throws a body kick.
Okah throws a body kick that misses.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Okah.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Okah moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okah throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Okah moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Okah fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Defoe on the side of the head.
Defoe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Okah looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Okah.
Defoe tried to counter with a leg kick but Okah avoided it.
Defoe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Defoe. Okah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okah blocks a head kick by Defoe.
Defoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Defoe throws a sloppy body shot
and Okah counters with a head kick.
Defoe staying out of range there.
Okah misses with a head kick.
Defoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okah throws out the jab.
Okah looks to land a left hand but Defoe moved out of range nicely.
Defoe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okah connects with a nice looking jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Okah as he connects with a hook.
Defoe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Defoe throws the left hand but Okah avoids the punch easily.
Defoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okah.
A chopping leg kick lands by Defoe.
Okah scores with a decent looking hook.
Okah throws a half hearted mid kick.
Defoe keeps Okah at a distance using the push kick.
Defoe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Okah lands a front kick.
Good shot there by Okah.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Defoe.
Okah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Okah lands the left hand.
Defoe checks a leg kick nicely.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defoe looks to land a right hand but Okah moved out of range.
A nice side step and Okah releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Okah looks to land a left hand but Defoe moved out of range nicely.
Okah throws a shot from downtown. Defoe moves away and avoids it.
Defoe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Defoe is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Okah's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Defoe throws a body punch but Okah moves out of range.
Defoe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Okah stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Defoe tries to score with a low kick but Okah moves his leg out of the way.
Defoe throws an overhand right that lands on Okah's shoulder, as Okah tries to avoid the shot.
Defoe lands with a right hand.
Okah throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Defoe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Okah is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Defoe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Okah lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Okah has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
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!
Okah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Defoe.
Okah takes one on the button.
Defoe blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Defoe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Defoe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Okah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses
and Okah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okah ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Okah lets loose with a powerful body kick. Defoe will feel that in the morning.
Defoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Defoe will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Okah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Defoe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Okah connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Defoe scrambles back to his feet.
Okah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
Okah's jab looks to have found its range, popping Defoe under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Defoe.
Okah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Defoe throws a head kick but Okah moves out of range.
Defoe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghazi Okah dominated that round.
That's time! Defoe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Defoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Okah throws a lazy uppercut
and Defoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okah throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Okah.
Okah walks into a left hand.
Defoe throws a push kick but Okah slaps the foot to one side.
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
Defoe misses with a looping right.
Defoe throws a right hand that misses
and Okah counters with a left to the body.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okah moves away.
Defoe lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe slips a jab and a cross from Okah.
It looked like Defoe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Defoe might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Okah throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Defoe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice shot lands for Okah.
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!
Defoe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Okah at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Okah. That snapped Defoe's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okah throws an overhand right that lands on Defoe's shoulder, as Defoe tries to avoid the shot.
Defoe looks for the body kick but Okah saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okah. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okah is looking to score with low kicks.
Okah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Okah.
Some bone on bone action there as Okah checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Defoe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A slow jab from Defoe misses its intended target.
Defoe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okah can pounce on him.
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Defoe staying out of range there.
Ghazi Okah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okah lands with an overhand left.
Okah on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Okah tries to score with a low kick but Defoe moves his leg out of the way.
Defoe lands a jab to Okah's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okah throws a body kick that misses.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Defoe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Okah to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defoe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Defoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okah dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Defoe. That did some damage!
Nice shot lands for Okah.
Okah wants to clinch up but Defoe keeps it at a distance.
Defoe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Okah is looking to land body kicks.
Defoe scores with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Okah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Defoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okah throws a wild body kick that Defoe sees coming a mile off.
A counter left hand to the body from Defoe misses its target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okah throws a push kick but Defoe slaps the foot to one side.
Okah lands a nice shot that snaps Defoe's head back.
Okah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okah throws out a loose jab but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Defoe throws out the jab.
Okah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Defoe jabs Okah right on the nose. Okah blinks but takes it well.
Okah connects with a looping right hand.
Okah pushes Defoe up against the cage in a clinch.
Okah swings wildly with an uppercut but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe blocks a body shot from Okah.
Defoe pushes Okah back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Okah lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Defoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okah struggles to land a body shot inside as Defoe controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Defoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Defoe tries to throw a body punch but Okah avoids it by throwing Defoe back against the cage.
Defoe blocks a body shot from Okah.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Defoe.
A short left from Okah.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okah lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Okah.
Okah lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okah.
Okah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okah blocks an uppercut.
Defoe misses with the head strike.
Okah lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Defoe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okahs head.
Okah scores with a shot to the side of Defoe's head.
Okah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okah lands a body shot in the clinch.
Okah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghazi Okah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Defoe throws a wild body kick that Okah sees coming a mile off.
Defoe stuns Okah with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Okah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ghazi Okah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okah was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
Okah takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Defoe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Okah looks to score with a jab to the body but Defoe is just out of range.
Defoe walks into a stiff left hand from Okah.
Okah throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range.
Okah misses with a hook. Defoe ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Defoe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Okah throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
Okah getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Okah throws the kick towards the body but Defoe avoids it.
Defoe misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okah.
Okah lands a glancing blow to the side of Defoe's head.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
Defoe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Okah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Defoe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Defoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Okah throws a leg kick but Defoe checks it.
Okah slips a jab from Defoe.
Defoe backing away here, and Okah unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A jab from Okah finds it's way through Defoe's defenses.
Okah throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Defoe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Defoe drops his hands momentarily and Okah takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Okah keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Okah throws a jab when Defoe was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Defoe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice body punch from Okah.
Okah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Okah scores with a jab. Defoe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Defoe misses with a double jab
letting Okah counter with a right hand.
Defoe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Okah in his tracks.
Defoe on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Okah dips to his left and cracks Defoe with an uppercut!
Okah moves out of range of the body kick from Defoe.
Okah throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Defoe counter with a right hand.
Okah throws an overhand right that lands on Defoe's shoulder, as Defoe tries to avoid the shot.
Okah misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defoe misses with a hook.
Defoe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Okah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Defoe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Okah scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Okah shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Defoe misses the target.
Okah throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Defoe on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Defoe. Okah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Defoe lands a jab to the head.
Okah swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Defoe.
Defoe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Okah lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe slips under a jab from Okah.
A cross from Okah lands.
Defoe throws a wild body kick that Okah sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Defoe throws out the jab.
A solid body kick from Okah.
A low kick from Okah is predictable there
enabling Defoe to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Okah misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Okah.
Okah takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Okah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Defoe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Okah has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Defoe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Okah tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Okah throws a looping overhand right but Defoe ducks down to avoid it.
Okah connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okah tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okah misses with a kick to the body.
Defoe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghazi Okah really 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.
Defoe scores with a body shot.
Okah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Defoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Defoe thuds his shin into the meat of Okah's side.
Okah swings for the body but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe scores with a three punch combo!
Okah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
Defoe throws the left hand but Okah avoids the punch easily.
Defoe lands an overhand right.
Okah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Okah scores with a sloppy right hand. Defoe should have avoided that one.
Defoe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe takes one on the button.
Okah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Defoe.
Okah throws a lazy right hand but Defoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe scores with a punch to the head.
Okah misses with a looping left.
Defoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Defoe throws a looping overhand right but Okah ducks down to avoid it.
Okah tries a low kick but Defoe avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Defoe.
Okah lands with a cross.
Okah walks into a jab.
Okah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Defoe tries to land a front kick but Okah steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A solid leg kick lands there for Okah.
Defoe throws a lazy right hand but Okah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crunch! Okah slams his shin into Defoe's torso.
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Okah coming out on top.
Defoe thows a body kick. Okah tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Defoe.
Defoe looks to land a combination. Okah sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Defoe throws a push kick but Okah slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters circling - Defoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Defoe avoids the head kick by Okah.
A big right from Okah misses.
Defoe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe misses with an uppercut.
Defoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okah.
Okah misses with a body kick.
Defoe throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Defoe.
Defoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Okah.
A big left from Okah misses.
Defoe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Okah has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Defoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Defoe swinging wildly here.
Okah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Defoe doesn't seem bothered though.
Defoe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Okah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okah throws an overhand right that lands on Defoe's shoulder, as Defoe tries to avoid the shot.
Defoe thuds his right hand into Okah's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Okah looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Defoe is looking to score with low kicks.
Okah doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Defoe misses with a body shot.
Okah misses with a looping right.
It looked like Defoe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Okah.
Defoe throws a shot from downtown. Okah moves away and avoids it.
Okah connects with a body shot.
Defoe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Defoe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okah moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okah. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Defoe. Beautiful body shot.
Okah fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Okah looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Defoe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Okah misses with a low kick.
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 Menace Defoe 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. This is the final round!
That kick from Okah tenderised Defoe's leg. Defoe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Defoe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Defoe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Okah has taken the fight to the clinch.
Defoe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Defoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Defoe prevents a body shot from Okah.
Okah tries to work over Defoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okah can't find room to land a body shot as Defoe controls the action.
Defoe blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah pushes Defoe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Defoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Defoe misses with a punch on the inside.
Defoe blocking some punches.
Okah swings wildly with an uppercut but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Okah.
Defoe working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Defoe.
Okah swings wildly with an uppercut but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okah prevents a body shot from Defoe.
Okah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Defoe's elbow.
Defoe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Defoe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Okah blocks a body shot from Defoe.
Defoe misses with some punches.
Okah lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Defoe backwards.
Okah pushes Defoe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Okah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Okah can't find room to land a body shot as Defoe controls the action.
Okah can't find room to land a body shot as Defoe controls the action.
Menace Defoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Defoe presses Okah against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Defoe blocks a body shot from Okah.
Nice body punch from Defoe - that landed with a thud.
Okah is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Defoe tries a body shot but Okah blocks it.
Defoe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okahs head.
Okah can't find room to land a body shot as Defoe controls the action.
Defoe tries a body shot but Okah blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Defoe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe scores with a shot to the side of Okah's head.
Okah looking to stall.
Defoe lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Okah.
Okah tries to work over Defoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Defoe.
Okah lands a right hand.
Okah tries to throw a body punch but Defoe avoids it by throwing Okah back against the cage.
Ghazi Okah seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defoe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Defoe blocks a body shot from Okah.
Okah throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Okah fails to land.
Defoe tries to throw a body punch but Okah avoids it by throwing Defoe back against the cage.
Defoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Defoe lands a hook that snaps the head of Okah backwards.
Okah misses with a body punch.
Okah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okah misses with some punches.
Defoe blocks an elbow strike.
Okah tries to work over Defoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Defoe gets through Okah's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Okah fails to land.
Okah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Okah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okah swings wildly with an uppercut but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Okah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe tries a body shot but Okah blocks it.
Okah swings wildly with an uppercut but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okah prevents a body shot from Defoe.
Okah lands with a left to the head.
Okah tries a body shot but Defoe blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okah lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Okah tries to throw a body punch but Defoe avoids it by throwing Okah back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Defoe.
A shot in the inside from Defoe.
A shot in the inside from Defoe.
Defoe scores with a shoulder strike.
Ghazi Okah is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Defoe lands a hook that snaps the head of Okah backwards.
A short body shot lands from Defoe as the two fighters clinch.
Defoe presses Okah against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Menace Defoe.
Well Okah has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ghazi Okah!
Ghazi Okah is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Ghazi Okah 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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