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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Coxall (ranked 1724 p4p, 92 weight class) and John Eugemia (ranked 2619 p4p, 137 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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135 lbs
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137 lbs
20 - 13 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Alex Coxall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, John Eugemia!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coxall misses with a low kick.
Eugemia darts in trying to clinch
and Coxall counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Coxall.
Coxall slips nicely into half guard.
Eugemia wants to control but Coxall is keeping busy.
Coxall is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Eugemia reverses the position - he's now on top in Coxall's guard.
Eugemia throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coxall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Eugemia is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eugemia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Coxall has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Eugemia is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Coxall.
Eugemia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Coxall, who protects the arm well.
Eugemia has hold of Coxall's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Coxall tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Eugemia cranks the arm and Coxall screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Coxall, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). John Eugemia!
An out of breath John Eugemia 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Feodor Shemelianenko (ranked 1540 p4p, 217 weight class) and Alvin Ray Dunkin (ranked 2262 p4p, 291 weight class). Shemelianenko comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac - I'm A Soldier (Echale Mojo Remix) . The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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214 lbs
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212 lbs
32 - 18 - 2 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
27 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Feodor Shemelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Alvin Ray Dunkin!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shemelianenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shemelianenko wants to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Dunkin misses.
Dunkin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dunkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dunkin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Shemelianenko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dunkin's guard.
Shemelianenko pushing down on Dunkin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dunkin taking some punishment here, with Shemelianenko in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shemelianenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dunkin is looking for a sweep. Shemelianenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dunkin is looking to escape.
Shemelianenko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dunkin has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shemelianenko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shemelianenko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dunkin is looking to escape.
Dunkin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dunkin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shemelianenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dunkin is controlling Shemelianenko's trapped leg to prevent Shemelianenko from advancing to side control.
Dunkin wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shemelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dunkin.
Shemelianenko is looking for a counter combo.
Shemelianenko slips under a jab.
Dunkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shemelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dunkin.
Shemelianenko keeps Dunkin at a distance using the push kick.
Dunkin wants to land a leg kick but Shemelianenko is out of range.
Shemelianenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dunkin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Dunkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shemelianenko.
Dunkin slaps away a takedown attempt from Shemelianenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alvin Ray Dunkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shemelianenko moves out of range as Dunkin throws a body kick.
Dunkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shemelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunkin.
Dunkin misses with a straight right.
Dunkin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Dunkin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shemelianenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dunkin defends well and Shemelianenko ends up having to push Dunkin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dunkin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dunkin stuffs the takedown attempt from Shemelianenko. Shemelianenko gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Feodor Shemelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunkin throws a lazy right hand but Shemelianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shemelianenko is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dunkin.
Shemelianenko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dunkin on his heels. He'll look to pass Dunkin's guard now, I'm sure.
Dunkin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shemelianenko controls the pace.
Shemelianenko passes Dunkin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dunkin manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Shemelianenko keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shemelianenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Dunkin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dunkin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunkin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shemelianenko.
Dunkin throws out a counter right but Shemelianenko avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dunkin. Shemelianenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shemelianenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dunkin.
Dunkin misses with a series of wild punches.
Dunkin cracks Shemelianenko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shemelianenko checks a leg kick.
Shemelianenko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dunkin sprawls and moves away.
Shemelianenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dunkin is fending him off so far but Shemelianenko persists. Nope, Dunkin circles away and we're back to standing.
Dunkin scores with a body shot.
Shemelianenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dunkin tries to avoid it but Shemelianenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dunkin to the ground. Dunkin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dunkin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvin Ray Dunkin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shemelianenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dunkin.
Dunkin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shemelianenko rather than just go for the knockout.
Dunkin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shemelianenkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Feodor Shemelianenko has been cut.
Dunkin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shemelianenko throws a quick counter head kick but Dunkin was just out of range.
Dunkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko lands with a kick to the temple. Dunkin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A cross from Dunkin lands.
A shot to the body from Dunkin misses
and Shemelianenko counters with a body kick.
A head kick lands from Dunkin that sends Shemelianenko to the canvas. Shemelianenko tries to scramble back to his feet but Dunkin brings him back down into side control.
Dunkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shemelianenko is trying to control Dunkin's posture but Dunkin avoids it.
Dunkin landing a few strikes.
Feodor Shemelianenko's cut is getting worse.
Shemelianenko regains half guard.
Dunkin trying to control from Shemelianenko's half guard. Shemelianenko has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunkin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dunkin landing with the ground and pound.
Dunkin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dunkin preventing the sweep.
Dunkin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shemelianenko trying to keep a closed guard but Dunkin is proving a slippery customer.
Dunkin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dunkin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shemelianenko looking to control.
Dunkin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shemelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dunkin.
Shemelianenko tries to clinch there but Dunkin circles away.
Dunkin digs a good hook to Shemelianenko's body.
Dunkin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Shemelianenko counters with a series of strikes. Dunkin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shemelianenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dunkin.
Shemelianenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dunkin circles away.
Shemelianenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dunkin can pounce on him.
Shemelianenko misses with an uppercut. Dunkin saw that one coming.
Dunkin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shemelianenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dunkin but Dunkin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shemelianenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shemelianenko tries for a takedown but Dunkin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Feodor Shemelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheers as Dunkin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shemelianenko doesn't seem phased though.
Feodor Shemelianenko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dunkin misses with an uppercut.
Shemelianenko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dunkin kicks Shemelianenko off and gets back to his feet.
Dunkin throws a right hand that misses
and Shemelianenko counters with a left and a right that stings Dunkin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shemelianenko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dunkin if he has to take too many more of those.
Dunkin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shemelianenko blocks a jab.
Shemelianenko tries to counter with a takedown but Dunkin is quick to defend against it.
Dunkin moves out of range of the body kick from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shemelianenko.
A jab lands there for Dunkin.
Jeez, Feodor Shemelianenko's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Shemelianenko shoots in for a double leg but Dunkin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shemelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Dunkin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dunkin lands a leg kick that knocks Shemelianenko off balance momentarily.
Shemelianenko shoots in and drives through. Dunkin sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dunkin.
Dunkin scores with a kick to the body.
Shemelianenko tries to move into range but Dunkin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shemelianenko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dunkin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shemelianenko is in Dunkin's guard.
Dunkin kicks Shemelianenko off and gets to his feet.
Shemelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Dunkin.
Dunkin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunkin throws a nice looking combination but Shemelianenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shemelianenko walks into a jab.
Feodor Shemelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Dunkin.
Shemelianenko tries to counter by clinching up but Dunkin breaks away and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvin Ray Dunkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Feodor Shemelianenko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Shemelianenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dunkin. Dunkin obviously looking to wear him down.
Shemelianenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dunkin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dunkin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shemelianenko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shemelianenko.
Dunkin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shemelianenko is defended easily by Dunkin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Feodor Shemelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shemelianenko dodges the punch combination from Dunkin.
Dunkin lands a nice looking body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shemelianenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shemelianenko moves away from the strike by Dunkin.
Dunkin throws a lazy right hand but Shemelianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shemelianenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dunkin 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.
Shemelianenko shoots in and gets a takedown into Dunkin's guard.
Dunkin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Dunkin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shemelianenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dunkin defends well and Shemelianenko ends up having to push Dunkin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shemelianenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dunkin swivels and escapes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shemelianenko blocks a low kick nicely.
Dunkin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunkin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shemelianenko feinted with a counter takedown.
Dunkin throws a leg kick that misses.
Dunkin looks to throw the jab but Shemelianenko is out of range.
Dunkin jabs at Shemelianenko's body.
Dunkin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shemelianenko slips a jab from Dunkin.
Shemelianenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dunkin.
Shemelianenko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shemelianenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Dunkin thinks about the counter body kick.
Shemelianenko shoots in and drives through. Dunkin sprawls well.
No joy there for Dunkin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunkin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shemelianenko misses with the combination.
Dunkin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shemelianenko back to the cage. Dunkin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Feodor Shemelianenko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alvin Ray Dunkin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between PePe Hapitchou (ranked 1039 p4p, 114 weight class) and Temel Dilli (ranked 1740 p4p, 169 weight class). Hapitchou's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Blackalicious - Sky is falling. PePe Hapitchou could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Temel Dilli's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, PePe Hapitchou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Temel Dilli!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Dilli.
Hapitchou definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Hapitchou does it's job there.
Hapitchou misses with a low kick.
Dilli fails to land with a series of punches.
Hapitchou misses with a kick to the body.
Crunch! Hapitchou slams his shin into Dilli's torso.
Dilli throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dilli misses with a hook. Hapitchou ducked under it nicely.
Dilli misses with a straight left.
Hapitchou avoids the body shot from Dilli.
Hapitchou misses with an uppercut.
Dilli appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hapitchou blocks a jab.
Hapitchou connects with a leg kick. Dilli looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hapitchou tries to work over Dilli's front leg with a kick but Dilli checks it.
Hapitchou tried to score with a low kick but Dilli checks it.
Hapitchou is looking to chop away at Dilli's legs.
Dilli staying out of range there.
Hapitchou needs to keep his hands up - Dilli had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hapitchou staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hapitchou misses with an uppercut
and Hapitchou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hapitchou takes one to the chin there.
Hapitchou scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dilli finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hapitchou staying out of range there.
Hapitchou was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hapitchou avoids the head kick by Dilli.
Hapitchou lands a really nice looking cross but Dilli seems unphased.
Hapitchou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilli was well out of range. Poor timing from Hapitchou.
Dilli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hapitchou.
Hapitchou looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dilli scores with a nice strike.
Dilli throws a looping overhand right but Hapitchou ducks down to avoid it.
Hapitchou avoids a kick to the body.
Dilli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dilli scoring well with a low kick there.
Hapitchou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
PePe Hapitchou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilli wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilli misses with a looping right.
Hapitchou swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilli connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dilli clobbers Hapitchou with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hapitchou throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hapitchou tries to score with a low kick but Dilli moves his leg out of the way.
Dilli is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hapitchou throws a leg kick but Dilli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dilli walks into a straight right hand from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou misses with an uppercut
and Dilli counters with a nice body shot.
Dilli's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hapitchou connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dilli scrambles back to his feet.
Hapitchou buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hapitchou checks a leg kick.
Hapitchou dips to his left and cracks Dilli with an uppercut!
Hapitchou throws a low kick but Dilli avoids it.
Hapitchou feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dilli's calf.
Dilli slips under a jab from Hapitchou.
A low kick from Hapitchou is predictable there
and Dilli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good work by Hapitchou as he checks the leg kick.
Hapitchou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hapitchou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dilli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilli throws a leg kick but Hapitchou checks it.
Hapitchou showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dilli.
Dilli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dilli scores with a three punch combo!
Hapitchou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hapitchou connects with a leg kick. Dilli looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hapitchou ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Dilli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Decent striking displayed by Dilli there.
Hapitchou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilli.
Hapitchou's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dilli under the eye.
Hapitchou wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dilli is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hapitchou had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hapitchou connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilli misses with a right hand
and Dilli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hapitchou looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hapitchou looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dilli works Hapitchou's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hapitchou tries to land a front kick but Dilli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hapitchou avoids the body shot from Dilli.
Hapitchou stuns Dilli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good shot there by Dilli.
Hapitchou throws a push kick but Dilli slaps the foot to one side.
Hapitchou throws a looping overhand right but Dilli ducks down to avoid it.
Hapitchou looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilli is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Dilli.
A low kick from Hapitchou is predictable there
and Dilli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dilli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hapitchou.
Dilli slips a straight right by Hapitchou.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hapitchou.
Hapitchou ducks right into an uppercut from Dilli.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilli lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Dilli finds it's way through Hapitchou's defenses.
Dilli stuns Hapitchou with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hapitchou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Temel Dilli will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hapitchou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hapitchou.
That kick from Dilli tenderised Hapitchou's leg. Hapitchou is trying to keep his angry face on.
Decent striking displayed by Dilli there.
Hapitchou connects with a leg kick. Dilli looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dilli thuds his right hand into Hapitchou's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dilli throws a body shot but no joy.
Hapitchou throwing a counter right hand but Dilli manages to avoid it.
Dilli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dilli let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dilli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hapitchou looks to throw the jab but Dilli is out of range.
Hapitchou tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dilli is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilli swats away the attempt to clinch by Hapitchou.
Dilli misses with a body shot.
Dilli throws out a loose jab but Hapitchou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilli throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hapitchou counters with a nice body shot.
Hapitchou works Dilli's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hapitchou with a nice cross.
Hapitchou throws a push kick but Dilli slaps the foot to one side.
Hapitchou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hapitchou keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hapitchou throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dilli.
Dilli throws out a counter right but Hapitchou avoids it with no problem.
Dilli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou throws a shot from downtown. Dilli moves away and avoids it.
Hapitchou throws a jab when Dilli was well out of range.
Hapitchou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hapitchou with a jab.
Hapitchou slips a jab and a cross from Dilli.
Hapitchou throws a leg kick which misses Dilli's front leg but catches the back leg as Dilli tries to avoid it.
Hapitchou connects with a solid leg kick.
Hapitchou lands a jab to Dilli's midsection.
Hapitchou with a nice cross.
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!
Hapitchou lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab lands there for Hapitchou.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilli throws a poor cross that misses
and Hapitchou counters with a straight right hand.
Dilli slips under a jab.
Hapitchou throws a poor cross that misses
and Dilli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hapitchou looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilli is just out of range.
Dilli misses with a wild body shot.
Dilli keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dilli scores with a jab to the head.
Hapitchou blocks a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dilli, right into the meat.
PePe Hapitchou is winning the standup battle so far.
Dilli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dilli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hapitchou connects with a solid leg kick.
Hapitchou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dilli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hapitchou misses with an uppercut
and Dilli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dilli throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilli. Hapitchou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hapitchou lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hapitchou throws a jab when Dilli was well out of range.
Dilli tries to score with a low kick but Hapitchou moves his leg out of the way.
Dilli lands a leg kick that knocks Hapitchou off balance momentarily.
Hapitchou gets a clinch.
Dilli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hapitchou misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Dilli fails to land.
Dilli blocks an uppercut.
Hapitchou misses with the head strike.
Dilli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou misses with a punch to the body.
Dilli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dilli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dilli swings wildly with an uppercut but Hapitchou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hapitchou stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dilli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hapitchou slips under a jab from Dilli.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hapitchou chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hapitchou lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dilli throws a chopping leg kick but Hapitchou manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A low kick from Hapitchou misses
and Dilli counters with a straight right hand.
Hapitchou looks for the body kick but Dilli saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hapitchou darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hapitchou misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Dilli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hapitchou lands a head shot.
Hapitchou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hapitchou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dilli.
Dilli gets tackled into the cage by Hapitchou. Hapitchou maintains the clinch.
Hapitchou lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dilli backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hapitchou lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hapitchou is trying to pull guard but Dilli has him pressed against the cage.
Hapitchou lands a hook that snaps the head of Dilli backwards.
Dilli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dilli is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
PePe Hapitchou dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hapitchou misses with a lunging right hand
and Dilli counters with a nice uppercut.
Hapitchou closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hapitchou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dilli gets through Hapitchou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hapitchou gets through Dilli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hapitchou can't find room to land a body shot as Dilli controls the action.
Dilli displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hapitchou up against the cage.
Hapitchou working aggressively here.
Dilli lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou pushes Dilli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hapitchou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dilli lands a shoulder strike.
Hapitchou presses Dilli against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dilli.
Hapitchou scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dilli blocks an uppercut.
Dilli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hapitchou gets through Dilli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dilli working aggressively here.
Hapitchou tries to pull guard but Dilli forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dilli blocks a body shot from Hapitchou.
Dilli misses with the head strike.
Hapitchou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilli has a couple of punches blocked by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou working aggressively here.
Dilli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hapitchou scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dilli is trying to force a seperation but Hapitchou has the dominant position.
Hapitchou misses with a body punch.
Hapitchou blocks a body shot from Dilli.
Hapitchou scores with a shoulder strike.
Hapitchou misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Hapitchou.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hapitchou misses with a punch to the body.
Hapitchou lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hapitchou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dilli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dilli gets through Hapitchou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hapitchou being controlled against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hapitchou.
Hapitchou lands a hook that snaps the head of Dilli backwards.
Dilli pushes Hapitchou back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hapitchou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
PePe Hapitchou has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hapitchou swings wildly with an uppercut but Dilli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilli lands with a short shot to the head.
Hapitchou lands with a light punch inside.
Dilli is rocked!
Hapitchou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dilli is still on wobbly legs! Can Hapitchou finish him?
Hapitchou throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Dilli - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hapitchou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hapitchou struggles to land a body shot inside as Dilli controls his hands.
Dilli seems to have recovered his senses.
Hapitchou working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Hapitchou scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Hapitchou fails to land.
Hapitchou gets through Dilli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hapitchou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hapitchou can't find room to land a body shot as Dilli controls the action.
Hapitchou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Dilli.
Hapitchou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hapitchou lands a nice uppercut.
Hapitchou lands a nice uppercut.
Hapitchou lands a shoulder strike.
Hapitchou working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hapitchou can't find room to land a body shot as Dilli controls the action.
Hapitchou jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dilli walks away with a smile on his face. Hapitchou gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hapitchou lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hapitchou scores with a nice strike.
Dilli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hapitchou.
Hapitchou misses the jab.
A jab from Hapitchou misses.
Dilli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hapitchou throws a chopping leg kick but Dilli manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dilli throws a one two combo.
Hapitchou scores with a body shot.
Hapitchou misses with a body kick.
Dilli misses with a straight right.
Dilli lands a head kick!
Hapitchou throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dilli misses with a right hand
and Hapitchou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hapitchou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilli.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hapitchou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
PePe Hapitchou showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hapitchou has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... PePe Hapitchou!
PePe Hapitchou decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Stonedberg (ranked 1010 p4p, 136 weight class) and Billy Silver (ranked 1331 p4p, 170 weight class). Silver has chosen Wanted Dead or Alive by Bon Jovi as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Stonedberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 28 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Silver!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Billy Silver has been cut.
Stonedberg lands with a kick to the temple. Silver shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Silver digs a good hook to Stonedberg's body.
A big right from Silver misses.
Stonedberg is looking to counter punch.
Stonedberg thuds a left hand into Silver's body.
Silver fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stonedberg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stonedberg swings away with a body shot that misses
and Silver counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Michael Stonedberg has been cut.
Stonedberg avoids the head kick by Silver.
The fighters circling - Stonedberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stonedberg misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silver throws a predictable looking body shot
and Silver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silver throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stonedberg throws a body kick that misses.
Silver pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stonedberg lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silver's sensitive parts.
Stonedberg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silver has time to react.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silver.
Silver smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stonedberg throws a sloppy head kick
and Silver counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jab by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg misses with a hook
and Silver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Silver.
Stonedberg misses with a head kick.
Silver follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Michael Stonedberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silver takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silver takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stonedberg misses with a left hand
and Silver counters with a nice leg kick.
It looks like Stonedberg has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A lazy body kick from Stonedberg
and Silver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stonedberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Silver circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stonedberg misses with a hook.
A nice side step and Silver releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stonedberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silver. Silver obviously looking to wear him down.
A slow jab from Stonedberg misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silver! But no joy.
Silver throws a right hand that misses
and Stonedberg counters by moving into the clinch.
Stonedberg takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right from Stonedberg on the inside.
Stonedberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silver dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stonedberg. That did some damage!
Silver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stonedberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Silver.
Silver swings for the body but Stonedberg moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Silver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silver throws a head kick but Stonedberg moves out of range.
Stonedberg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stonedberg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stonedberg takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stonedberg lands a body shot.
Stonedberg lands a big head kick that sends Silver tumbling to the mat! Stonedberg takes a step backwards and waves Silver back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Silver is rocked!
Stonedberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silver is still on wobbly legs! Can Stonedberg finish him?
Stonedberg is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Silver gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Michael Stonedberg!
Michael Stonedberg seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charles Ng (ranked 644 p4p, 72 weight class) and Kantaro Hoshino (ranked 1476 p4p, 148 weight class). Ng comes to the cage accompanied by Wedlock - I'm The Fuck You Man. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Ng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kantaro Hoshino!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ng misses with a straight right.
Hoshino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoshino throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hoshino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hoshino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ng lands a glancing blow to the side of Hoshino's head.
Hoshino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ng lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hoshino takes a swing at Ng's ribcage but misses.
Hoshino throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ng slips under a jab from Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with a body shot.
Hoshino throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoshino chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ng can pounce on him.
Ng feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hoshinos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoshino is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hoshino throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hoshino's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ng under the eye.
Ng slips a jab and a cross from Hoshino.
Ng lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ng fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hoshino on the side of the head.
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ng moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshino looks to land a combination. Ng sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hoshino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hoshino lands the left hand.
Ng connects with a solid leg kick.
Hoshino slips under a jab.
Ng misses with a looping left.
Hoshino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ng.
A combination from Hoshino does no damage.
Ng swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ng misses with a head kick.
Ng lands a right hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ng lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hoshino has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hoshino and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ng slips under a jab from Hoshino.
Ng cracks Hoshino with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoshino misses with a two punch combination.
Hoshino misses with an uppercut. Ng saw that one coming.
Hoshino swings for the body but Ng moves out of range.
Hoshino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Danga de danga de dang - Hoshino scores with a four punch combination!
Ng misses the shot to the body.
Hoshino misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino 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.
Ng misses with a leg kick.
Hoshino connects with a looping right hand.
Ng connects with a single shot there.
Hoshino blocks a leg kick.
Ng throws a leg kick which misses Hoshino's front leg but catches the back leg as Hoshino tries to avoid it.
Hoshino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ng was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoshino.
Ng misses with a wild body shot.
Hoshino throws a right and a left that Ng avoids nicely.
Ng throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoshino.
Hoshino lands a body shot.
Hoshino lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hoshino scores with a nice head shot.
Ng displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoshino throws out the jab.
Hoshino misses with a shot to the body
and Ng cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ng slips a jab and a cross from Hoshino.
Ng connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hoshino walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ng.
Ng throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoshino misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hoshino throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoshino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ng.
Hoshino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ng manages to avoid it.
A big right from Hoshino misses.
Ng throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hoshino just misses with a punch to the body.
Ng throws an overhand right that lands on Hoshino's shoulder, as Hoshino tries to avoid the shot.
Hoshino sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hoshino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ng throws out the jab.
Hoshino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hoshino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hoshino gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ng fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoshino looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sloppy strikes from Hoshino. Those never looked like landing.
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ng moves away.
Hoshino throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Ng counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoshino scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hoshino throws an overhand right that lands on Ng's shoulder, as Ng tries to avoid the shot.
Ng ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoshino moves away.
Hoshino misses the shot to the body.
Ng drops his hands momentarily and Hoshino takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hoshino throws a big shot that misses.
Hoshino looks to land a combination but Ng avoids it well.
Ng misses with a body kick.
Ng dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoshino looks to score with a jab to the body but Ng is just out of range.
Ng moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hoshino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hoshino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ng takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ng ducks under a wild hook from Hoshino.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ng walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hoshino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ng throws a looping overhand right but Hoshino ducks down to avoid it.
Ng lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hoshino just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kantaro Hoshino dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ng throws out a leg kick but Hoshino moves out of range and Ng only half commits.
Hoshino takes a swing at Ng's ribcage but misses.
Hoshino keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ng jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kantaro Hoshino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ng digs a good hook to Hoshino's body.
Ng feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hoshino's calf.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ng might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ng cracks Hoshino with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ng dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hoshino. That did some damage!
Hoshino lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ng backs up against the cage.
Donk. Ng catches Hoshino right on the button with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Ng misses the target.
Hoshino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut lands for Hoshino. That snapped Ng's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ng throws a body kick that misses.
Hoshino avoids the head kick by Ng.
Ng tries to score with a low kick but Hoshino moves his leg out of the way.
Hoshino with a hook.
Hoshino's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ng throws a half hearted mid kick.
No joy there for Hoshino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hoshino takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ng wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hoshino lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshino misses with a jab to the body
and Ng counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoshino misses with a left hand
and Ng counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hoshino throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A big right from Hoshino misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Ng.
Ng cracks Hoshino with an open hand slap.
Hoshino throws an overhand right that lands on Ng's shoulder, as Ng tries to avoid the shot.
Ng tried to counter with a leg kick but Hoshino avoided it.
Ng lands with a kick to the temple. Hoshino shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hoshino misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Ng there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kantaro Hoshino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hoshino lands a head shot.
Kantaro Hoshino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ng throws a body punch but Hoshino moves out of range.
Hoshino throws a big shot that misses.
Hoshino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ng moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ng scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hoshino takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hoshino scores with a shot to the body.
Ng throws a body punch but Hoshino moves out of range.
A punch combination from Hoshino misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino tries to bum rush Ng with a series of wild strikes but Ng uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ng digs a good hook to Hoshino's body.
Hoshino misses with a straight right.
Ng just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoshino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hoshino misses with a body shot.
Ng's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hoshino under the eye.
Hoshino misses with a shot to the body
and Ng counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ng uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoshino.
Hoshino looks to throw the jab but Ng is out of range.
Ng lands the left hand.
Hoshino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ng swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hoshino throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Ng to counter with a crisp jab.
Ng's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hoshino under the eye.
Ng slips a jab and a cross from Hoshino.
Ng lands with a shot to the body.
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ng moves away.
Ng tried to counter with a leg kick but Hoshino avoided it.
Ng scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ng.
Ng throws a looping overhand right but Hoshino ducks down to avoid it.
Hoshino connects with a single shot there.
Ng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoshino appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ng 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.
Ng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoshino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ng manages to avoid it.
Ng just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ng. Hoshino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ng jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Hoshino. Those never looked like landing.
Ng feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ng throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoshino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoshino throws a combination that misses
and Ng counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hoshino thinking.
Ng looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hoshino misses with a left hand
and Ng counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hoshino thinking.
Ng misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoshino throws out a counter right but Ng avoids it with no problem.
Ng moves out of range as Hoshino strikes.
Ng was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ng fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoshino manages to avoid it.
Ng connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hoshino. Hoshino circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ng lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hoshino takes a step back to recover.
Hoshino slips under a jab from Ng.
Hoshino just misses with a punch to the body.
Ng defending well as Hoshino loads up on a big left hand.
Ng thinks about countering with a body kick.
A jab from Hoshino misses.
Ng jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ng throws a looping overhand right but Hoshino ducks down to avoid it.
Ng throws a big shot that misses.
Ng throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ng misses with a straight left.
Ng lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hoshino has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hoshino jabs Ng to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ng blocks a jab.
Donk. Ng catches Hoshino right on the button with a cross.
Ng lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoshino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ng.
A left lands for Ng.
Ng lands an overhand right.
Hoshino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Ng dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hoshino doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hoshino avoids the body shot from Ng.
Hoshino throws a hook but Ng avoids it easily.
A big left from Hoshino misses.
Ng lands a body shot.
Hoshino misses with a double jab.
Ng slips a straight right by Hoshino.
Hoshino just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNg.
Hoshino swinging wildly here.
Ng throws a jab when Hoshino was well out of range.
Ng with a nice cross.
Ng misses with a looping right.
Ng moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino looks to land a combination but Ng avoids it well.
Ng displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoshino throws out the jab.
Hoshino throws a right hand that Ng ducks under and follows up with a left that Ng also avoids with ease.
Ng delivers a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoshino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ng avoids the body shot from Hoshino.
Ng takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hoshino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ng misses with a hook. Hoshino ducked under it nicely.
Ng scores with a nice strike.
Ng moves out of range as Hoshino strikes.
Ng lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hoshino on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ng. Ng obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Ng.
Ng explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hoshino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ng.
Hoshino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ng circles away quickly and effectively.
Ng takes a swing at Hoshino's ribcage but misses.
Hoshino throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hoshino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ng scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hoshino misses with a wild body shot.
Ng jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hoshino misses with a two punch combination.
Ng appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hoshino misses with a looping right.
Ng swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoshino lands a nice hook to Ng's body. Ng takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hoshino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ng.
Ng swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ng throws a leg kick which misses Hoshino's front leg but catches the back leg as Hoshino tries to avoid it.
Ng scores with a nice right hand.
Ng moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hoshino lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hoshino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ng counters with a nice body shot.
Hoshino avoids the body shot from Ng.
Ng misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Hoshino misses.
Hoshino lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ng backs up against the cage.
Hoshino has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ng.
Hoshino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That kick from Ng tenderised Hoshino's leg. Hoshino is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hoshino avoids the body shot from Ng.
Ng misses with a hook.
Hoshino misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ng. Hoshino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoshino misses with a wild body shot.
Ng swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ng moves away.
The crowd cheers as Ng lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hoshino doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino throws a hook to the side of Ng's head but Ng sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ng slips a jab and a cross from Hoshino.
Ng cracks Hoshino with an open hand slap.
Ng's corner calls for a 1-2. Ng obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big left from Ng misses.
Ng connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hoshino. Hoshino circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hoshino gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ng gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hoshino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoshino misses with a series of wild punches.
Ng scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ng lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hoshino at a distance.
Hoshino walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoshino throws a hook but Ng avoids it easily.
Hoshino throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Ng counter with a right hand.
Ng swings for the body but Hoshino moves out of range.
Ng stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ng takes a swing at Hoshino's ribcage but misses.
Hoshino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ng.
Ng goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hoshino lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hoshino misses with a hook. Ng ducked under it nicely.
Hoshino misses with the combination.
Hoshino misses with a two punch combination.
Hoshino avoids the body shot from Ng.
Hoshino looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A combination from Hoshino does no damage.
Ng lands with a shot to the body.
Ng missing with a left hand there. Hoshino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hoshino throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoshino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoshino. Ng does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoshino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ng cracks Hoshino with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ng buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Charles Ng.
Well Ng 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Ng!
A relieved looking Charles Ng thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Milo Brunswick (ranked 463 p4p, 69 weight class) and Pops Maellard (ranked 497 p4p, 77 weight class). Milo Brunswick could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pops Maellard's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Milo Brunswick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Pops Maellard!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maellard walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brunswick checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Maellard takes one to the chin there.
Maellard cracks the inside of Brunswick's front leg.
Maellard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maellard misses with a straight right.
Maellard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sloppy strikes from Maellard. Those never looked like landing.
Brunswick throws a wild body kick that Maellard sees coming a mile off.
Maellard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Maellard is predictable there
and Brunswick counters with a nice leg kick.
Maellard throws a body kick that misses.
Maellard misses with a leg kick
and Brunswick counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Maellard works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maellard takes a swing at Brunswick's ribcage but misses.
Brunswick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maellard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brunswick's calf.
Brunswick blocks a jab.
Brunswick looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brunswick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maellard is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maellard swings for the body but Brunswick moves out of range.
Maellard throws the kick towards the body but Brunswick avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Brunswick. Beautiful body shot.
Brunswick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brunswick throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brunswick throws a poor cross that misses
and Maellard counters with an outside leg kick.
Maellard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brunswick's sensitive parts.
Maellard swings for the body but Brunswick moves out of range.
Brunswick misses with a kick to the body.
Maellard now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maellard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Brunswick. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brunswick.
Brunswick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maellard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brunswick.
Maellard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brunswick.
It looked like Brunswick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maellard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maellard throws a low kick, looking for Brunswick's leg but Brunswick calmly moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brunswick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maellard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick throws a low kick but Maellard moves out of range easily.
Brunswick cracks Maellard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brunswick takes a swing at Maellard's ribcage but misses.
Maellard is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Maellard throws a head kick that misses
and Brunswick counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maellard swings for the body but Brunswick moves out of range.
Maellard throws a hook but Brunswick blocks it.
Brunswick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maellard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brunswick. That did some damage!
Maellard throws a body punch but Brunswick moves out of range.
Maellard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brunswick darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pops Maellard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Maellard misses.
Maellard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brunswick. Brunswick circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brunswick misses with a looping left.
Maellard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brunswick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maellard steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brunswick.
Maellard goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brunswick looks to land a body kick but Maellard moved away.
Maellard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maellard misses with a body shot.
A lazy body kick from Brunswick
and Maellard counters with a leg kick.
Maellard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brunswick scores with a hook.
Brunswick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maellard moves away.
Brunswick checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brunswick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maellard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maellard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brunswick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maellard throws a sloppy head kick and Brunswick moves out of range easily.
Maellard swinging wildly here.
Brunswick motions for Maellard to come forward. Brunswick throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maellard moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brunswick moves out of range of the leg kick from Maellard.
Maellard throws a hook to the side of Brunswick's head but Brunswick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maellard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brunswick ducks under a wild hook from Maellard.
Maellard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brunswick.
Brunswick throws a head kick that misses.
Brunswick scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maellard.
Maellard scores with a head kick. Brunswick tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Brunswick throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maellard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brunswick cracks Maellard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brunswick clobbers Maellard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maellard thuds a left hand into Brunswick's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maellard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brunswick is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Brunswick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maellard fails to land with a series of punches.
Maellard throws a leg kick which misses Brunswick's front leg but catches the back leg as Brunswick tries to avoid it.
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 Milo Brunswick will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Maellard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maellard cracks the inside of Brunswick's front leg.
Brunswick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brunswick throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brunswick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maellard.
Brunswick is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maellard 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.
Maellard ducks under a wild hook from Brunswick.
Maellard throws a series of punches but Brunswick moves out of range.
Maellard misses with a body kick.
Maellard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brunswick throws a body kick that misses.
Maellard scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunswick misses with a kick to the body.
Brunswick shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maellard pinned against the cage. Maellard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maellard cracks Brunswick with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maellard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brunswick's hands.
Maellard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brunswick is out of range.
Brunswick misses with a leg kick.
Maellard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brunswick.
A low kick from Brunswick misses
and Maellard counters with a low kick, right behind Brunswick 's knee.
Brunswick looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brunswick avoids the body shot from Maellard.
A telegraphed right hand from Maellard misses the target.
Maellard misses the shot to the body.
Maellard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brunswick digs a good body shot into Maellard's ribs.
Brunswick misses the jab.
Maellard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brunswick throws a body kick that misses.
Maellard thumps Brunswick with a low kick.
Maellard throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maellard missing with a left hand there. Brunswick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brunswick is looking to counter with a body kick.
Maellard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brunswick getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maellard scores with a jab. Brunswick acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brunswick fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maellard on the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Brunswick there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maellard defending well as Brunswick loads up on a big left hand.
Brunswick lands with a shot to the body.
Brunswick looking to score a takedown here. Maellard is defending well but Brunswick drives through and ends up in Maellard's guard.
Maellard pulls Brunswick in to control the position.
Maellard controls Brunswick momentarily but Brunswick frees himself.
Maellard is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick wants to control from the top but Maellard keeps moving.
Maellard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maellard misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maellard blocks the body kick.
Maellard raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Maellard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brunswick can pounce on him.
Brunswick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maellard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brunswick punishes Maellard's body with a nice straight punch.
Brunswick throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maellard on the side of the head.
Brunswick tries to land a front kick but Maellard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A left lands for Maellard.
Maellard misses with the combination.
Maellard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brunswick drops his hands momentarily and Maellard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maellard misses with a straight left.
Maellard connects with a crisp jab.
Maellard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brunswick manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Brunswick is predictable there
and Maellard counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Maellard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pops Maellard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Brunswick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maellard defending well as Brunswick loads up on a big left hand.
Brunswick checks the leg kick.
Brunswick looks to throw the jab but Maellard is out of range.
Maellard connects with a solid leg kick.
Maellard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brunswick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brunswick throws a wild body kick that Maellard sees coming a mile off.
Maellard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brunswick.
Maellard feints and then cracks Brunswick's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brunswick down.
Brunswick throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Maellard.
Maellard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maellard misses the jab.
Brunswick tries a head kick but it misses.
Maellard throws out a counter right but Brunswick avoids it with no problem.
Maellard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maellard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brunswick's calf.
Nice cross by Maellard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maellard misses with the combination.
Brunswick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pops Maellard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brunswick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maellard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brunswick scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brunswick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maellard was well out of range. Poor timing from Brunswick.
Brunswick missing with a left hand there. Maellard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maellard misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Brunswick tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maellard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brunswick checks it well.
Donk. Brunswick catches Maellard right on the button with a cross.
Brunswick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maellard lands with a good body shot.
Maellard throws a chopping leg kick but Brunswick manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maellard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maellard looks to score with a jab to the body but Brunswick is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maellard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brunswick checks a low kick from Maellard.
Brunswick pushes Maellard away with a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brunswick throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Maellard lands with a good body shot.
Maellard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brunswick. Brunswick circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brunswick has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maellard.
Maellard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brunswick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maellard.
Maellard 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.
Brunswick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maellard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Maellard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brunswick looks to land a left hand but Maellard moved out of range nicely.
Brunswick slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brunswick scores with a leg kick.
Brunswick takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick misses with a body shot.
Brunswick throws a hook but Maellard avoids it easily.
Maellard swings widly with a right hand
and Brunswick counters with a straight right hand.
Maellard lands a head kick!
Maellard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brunswick checks it well.
Maellard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maellard slips under a jab.
Maellard takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Brunswick shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Maellard napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Brunswick lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Maellard down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brunswick working away.
Brunswick has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Brunswick working the head and body with strikes.
Brunswick trying to control the position but Maellard is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick tries to advance to mount but Maellard denies him.
Maellard struggling a bit here.
Brunswick tries to advance to mount but can't.
Brunswick trying to control the position but Maellard is working away.
Brunswick taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Milo Brunswick showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brunswick has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Milo Brunswick!
An out of breath and clearly excited Milo Brunswick thanked FORCEE for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zane Mason (ranked 212 p4p, 30 weight class) and Jason Rage (ranked 310 p4p, 46 weight class). Rage has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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174 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zane Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Rage!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rage blocks a head kick by Mason.
A big right from Mason misses.
Rage fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mason on the side of the head.
Rage avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rage tries to keep at a distance but Mason has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Rage on the inside.
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Rage controls his hands.
Mason blocks an uppercut.
Rage working aggressively here.
I was talking to Mason's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mason lands a hook that snaps the head of Rage backwards.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Rage.
Rage misses with the head strike.
Rage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rage tries to land a front kick but Mason steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mason swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rage drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rage wants to control but Mason is keeping him busy.
Mason is looking to regain half guard here but Rage keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage is chipping away with strikes.
Mason parries the strikes from Rage easily there. Rage is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mason to escape.
The ground and pound from Rage seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rage postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rage throws a strike aimed at the side of Mason's head but Mason avoids it well.
Mason defending against the ground and pound.
Rage wants to control for a moment but Mason uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Rage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rage is looking for a kimura but Mason is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rage to get the leverage.
Rage trying to control from half guard but Mason is working away.
Rage missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mason keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rage is trying to control the action in half guard but Mason is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rage not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rage scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mason is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rage scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rage thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mason's head.
Mason avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rage.
Rage throwing shots but Mason is blocking nicely.
Rage throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason is trying to control but can't.
Rage is looking to take a break and control but Mason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rage might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mason haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mason keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mason is trying to maintain the position but Rage is very close to passing his half guard.
Mason keeping control of the position.
Mason avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rage.
Rage passes to side control.
Rage creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mason sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mason parries the strikes from Rage easily there. Rage is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mason to escape.
Rage fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mason manages to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Rage.
Rage scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rage throwing shots but Mason is blocking nicely.
Rage throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rage takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mason blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rage.
Mason avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rage.
Rage thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mason is looking to improve his position.
Rage missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mason avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Rage dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rage misses with a wild combination.
Rage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - Rage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mason moves forwards but Rage connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mason lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mason lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rage circles away quickly and effectively.
Mason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jason Rage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason loads up on a big right hand but Rage slips the punch.
Rage digs a good hook to Mason's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rage walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mason checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rage misses with an uppercut.
Rage feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mason's calf.
Mason misses with a looping right.
Rage misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Rage.
A big right from Mason misses.
Rage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mason throws a low kick, looking for Rage's leg but Rage calmly moves out of range.
As Mason backs off Rage throws a huge counter combo but Mason manages to avoid it all.
Sloppy strikes from Rage. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Mason on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rage slips under a jab from Mason.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rage darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rage throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mason stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mason throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rage, right into the meat.
Rage tries to move into range but Mason moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rage gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rage working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rage sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mason is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rage is looking to take a break and control but Mason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ground and pound from Rage seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rage fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mason parries the strikes from Rage easily there. Rage is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mason to escape.
Rage landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The strikes coming from Rage are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The strikes coming from Rage are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mason wants to control but Rage postures up.
Rage working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Rage's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rage trying to control the action but Mason is working from the bottom.
Rage tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mason keeps working.
Mason is being controlled here.
Rage in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mason is trying to control Rage's posture but Rage avoids it.
Rage is trying to get an arm triangle but Mason is defending well.
Rage trying to control the action but Mason is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mason is looking for a sweep.
Mason gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mason avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rage.
Rage throwing shots but Mason is blocking nicely.
Rage is trying to control the action in half guard but Mason is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rage passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mason!
Rage lands a big elbow.
Mason wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rage.
Rage working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Mason slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Rage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mason wants to clinch up but Rage keeps it at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rage.
Nice uppercut there from Rage.
Rage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mason.
Some bone on bone action there as Rage checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rage throws a series of punches but Mason avoids them all with ease.
As Rage tries to get set, Mason tries to push him back and clinch up but Rage manages to avoid the attempt.
Rage throws an off balance right hand
and Mason counters with a nice leg kick.
Rage fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mason checks it well.
Mason connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rage. Rage circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Rage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rage now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mason lands a leg kick that knocks Rage off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rage tests Mason's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rage avoids the head kick by Mason.
Rage swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mason with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rage lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Mason.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Rage blocks the leg kick.
Rage fails with the takedown.
Mason on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rage. Rage obviously looking to wear him down.
Mason takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mason throws a hook to the side of Rage's head but Rage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jason Rage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mason misses with a low kick.
Rage connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mason momentarily.
Mason scoring well with a low kick there.
Rage bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mason's head backwards.
A combination from Mason does no damage.
Mason has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rage scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rage looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rage. Mason shrugs it off though.
Rage misses with a body kick.
Mason walks into a straight right hand from Rage.
Rage lands a slapping body shot.
Mason ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rage tries a low kick but Mason avoids it.
Rage dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mason. That did some damage!
Mason buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rage lunges at Mason with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mason's hand.
Rage throws a hook to the side of Mason's head but Mason sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mason is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mason takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rage lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mason's sensitive parts.
Some bone on bone action there as Mason checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rage slips under a jab from Mason.
Zane Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason moves out of range of the body kick.
Mason throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mason loads up on a big right hand but Rage slips the punch.
Rage connects with a looping right hand.
Mason waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rage.
Rage throws a leg kick but Mason moved away.
Rage has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rage shoots in for a double leg but Mason sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mason is looking to counter punch.
Zane Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Rage.
Mason throws out a loose jab but Rage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason lands a body shot.
Mason takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mason 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.
Donk. Rage catches Mason right on the button with a cross.
Rage tests Mason's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A left and a right from Rage both land. Nice combination.
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!
A combination from Rage does no damage.
Mason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rage.
Mason moves out of range of the body kick.
Mason misses with a low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Mason finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rage was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason.
Rage ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rage throws a hook but Mason blocks it.
Mason misses with a right hand
and Rage counters with a thumping low kick.
Mason cracks Rage with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rage lands with a good body shot.
Rage throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mason counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mason lands a head shot.
Rage misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Rage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rage 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Rage!
After the fight, Jason Rage was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eliitti Paavo (ranked 182 p4p, 9 weight class) and Diagoro Yabaisama (ranked 327 p4p, 16 weight class). Paavo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Brother Firetribe - Winner Takes It All. Yabaisama has chosen Liquid Swords as his entrance music. Diagoro Yabaisama told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eliitti Paavo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Diagoro Yabaisama!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paavo lands with a good body shot.
Paavo throws an off balance right hand
letting Yabaisama counter with a right hand.
Yabaisama staying out of range there.
Yabaisama moves into range and connects with a jab.
A good leg kick by Paavo.
Paavo misses the shot to the body.
Paavo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yabaisama looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yabaisama blocks a leg kick.
Yabaisama throws a good cross that connects.
Yabaisama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paavo.
Paavo misses with a body shot.
We've been informed that Yabaisama has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Yabaisama's jab looks to have found its range, popping Paavo under the eye.
Yabaisama lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yabaisama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paavo.
Yabaisama throws a good cross that connects.
Paavo wants to clinch but Yabaisama slips to the side
and Yabaisama counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A jab from Yabaisama misses.
Yabaisama has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yabaisama stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Paavo.
Yabaisama lands a really nice looking cross but Paavo seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yabaisama avoids the body shot from Paavo.
Yabaisama tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Paavo moves to clinch but Yabaisama breaks away
enabling Yabaisama to counter with a crisp jab.
Paavo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yabaisama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paavo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Paavo is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Yabaisama's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A combination from Paavo does no damage.
Yabaisama checks a leg kick.
Paavo throws a leg kick that misses.
Paavo lands a right hook to the body.
Yabaisama checks the leg kick.
Yabaisama moves out of range of the strikes.
Yabaisama looks to score with a jab to the body but Paavo is just out of range.
Eliitti Paavo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paavo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yabaisama feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Paavos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paavo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Paavo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paavo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paavo looks to score with a jab to the body but Yabaisama is just out of range.
Paavo misses with a low kick.
A jab from Yabaisama misses.
Paavo misses with a hook.
Yabaisama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Paavo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yabaisama was well out of range. Poor timing from Paavo.
Yabaisama staying out of range there.
Yabaisama feints a counter leg kick.
Paavo looks to land a left hand but Yabaisama moved out of range nicely.
Paavo throws a poor cross that misses
and Yabaisama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Paavo.
An attempted straight right counter from Paavo misses the target.
Paavo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Paavo misses with an uppercut
and Yabaisama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yabaisama swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Paavo.
Yabaisama throws the left hand but Paavo avoids the punch easily.
Paavo misses with a right hand
and Yabaisama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paavo lands a jab.
Paavo throws the left hand but Yabaisama avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yabaisama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paavo.
A good leg kick by Yabaisama.
Yabaisama is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Paavo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Paavo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Paavo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yabaisama moves out of range as Paavo strikes.
Yabaisama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Paavo connects with a solid leg kick.
Yabaisama looks to score with a jab to the body but Paavo is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Yabaisama misses the target.
Yabaisama works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yabaisama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paavo.
Paavo misses with a hook
and Yabaisama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Paavo thinking.
Paavo clobbers Yabaisama with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yabaisama slips under a jab.
Paavo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yabaisama counters with a good, hard body kick but Paavo shrugs it off.
Paavo looks to throw the jab but Yabaisama is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paavo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Yabaisama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yabaisama throws a push kick but Paavo slaps the foot to one side.
Yabaisama on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yabaisama closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Paavo tries to keep at a distance but Yabaisama has taken the fight into the clinch.
Paavo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paavo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yabaisama works on Paavo's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Yabaisama.
Yabaisama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paavo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paavo misses with a body punch.
Yabaisama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yabaisama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yabaisama misses with a body punch.
Yabaisama is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yabaisama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Yabaisama scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Diagoro Yabaisama will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Paavo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yabaisama stuns Paavo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yabaisama with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Paavo to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Yabaisama.
Paavo drives through and clinches with Yabaisama against the cage.
Yabaisama misses with a body punch.
Paavo takes a shot to the head.
Paavo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yabaisama smiles and moves away.
Yabaisama scores with a nice body kick.
Paavo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yabaisama sizes up Paavo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yabaisama throws a good cross that connects.
Paavo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yabaisama takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheers as Yabaisama lands an impressive looking overhand right. Paavo doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paavo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yabaisama is out of range.
Yabaisama is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Paavo with a body shot.
Paavo scores with the left hand. Yabaisama knows he should have avoided that one.
Yabaisama throws a right and a left that Paavo avoids nicely.
Yabaisama tried to score with a low kick but Paavo checks it.
Yabaisama throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Paavo misses with a low kick.
Eliitti Paavo is winning the standup battle so far.
Paavo throws a hook to the side of Yabaisama's head but Yabaisama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paavo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yabaisama.
Paavo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Paavo throws an overhand right that lands on Yabaisama's shoulder, as Yabaisama tries to avoid the shot.
Paavo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yabaisama counters with a low kick, right behind Paavo 's knee.
Yabaisama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paavo lands a jab to Yabaisama's midsection.
Paavo wants to clinch
and Yabaisama counters with a solid body kick.
Paavo stuns Yabaisama with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yabaisama stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Paavo.
Paavo misses with a right hand
and Yabaisama counters with a straight right hand.
Paavo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yabaisama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yabaisama throws a shot to the body.
Paavo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yabaisama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yabaisama on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yabaisama's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Paavo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yabaisama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paavo throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Yabaisama.
Yabaisama gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That kick from Paavo tenderised Yabaisama's leg. Yabaisama is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yabaisama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paavo moves away.
Paavo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yabaisama on the side of the head.
Paavo throws a jab but it's blocked by Yabaisama.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paavo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Paavo managing to block the knees to the body from Yabaisama.
A head punch on the inside from Paavo fails to land.
Yabaisama throws a head punch that misses.
Paavo fails to pull guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paavo.
Paavo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paavo working aggressively here.
Paavo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yabaisama digs a right hand underneath Paavo's ribcage. Paavo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Paavo throws a punch but it's blocked by Yabaisama.
Yabaisama pushes Paavo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yabaisama working aggressively here.
Yabaisama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yabaisama connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Eliitti Paavo has been cut.
Yabaisama misses with a punch to the body.
Yabaisama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yabaisama blocks an elbow strike from Paavo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yabaisama.
Yabaisama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yabaisama misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Yabaisama fails to land.
Yabaisama has a couple of punches blocked by Paavo.
Yabaisama misses with a punch on the inside.
Yabaisama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yabaisama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paavo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yabaisama backwards.
Paavo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yabaisama swings wildly with an uppercut but Paavo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Yabaisama.
Paavo lands an elbow inside.
Paavo breaks from the clinch.
Paavo misses the body punch
and Yabaisama makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Paavo really felt that one!
A leg kick checked by Yabaisama.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paavo throws a leg kick but Yabaisama checks it.
Yabaisama stuns Paavo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Paavo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yabaisama counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Diagoro Yabaisama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Eliitti Paavo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Yabaisama needs to keep his hands up - Paavo had a free shot at his head there.
Paavo throws a big shot that misses.
Yabaisama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paavo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yabaisama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paavo looks to throw the jab but Yabaisama is out of range.
Paavo throws a big shot that misses.
Yabaisama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paavo moves to clinch but Yabaisama breaks away
and Yabaisama counters with a nice body kick.
Yabaisama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paavo lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paavo looks to throw the jab but Yabaisama is out of range.
Paavo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yabaisama checks it well.
Yabaisama throws out a counter right but Paavo avoids it with no problem.
Paavo looks to land a left hand but Yabaisama moved out of range nicely.
Yabaisama doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Paavo loads up on a big right hand but Yabaisama slips the punch.
Yabaisama takes a swing at Paavo's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Paavo.
Nice cross by Paavo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Paavo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Yabaisama has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yabaisama and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yabaisama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Paavo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yabaisama throws out the jab.
Yabaisama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paavo was well out of range. Poor timing from Yabaisama.
Paavo ducks under a wild hook from Yabaisama.
Paavo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yabaisama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Paavo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Paavo.
Paavo clobbers Yabaisama with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yabaisama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paavo missing with a left hand there. Yabaisama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheers as Paavo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yabaisama doesn't seem phased though.
Paavo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paavo thows a leg kick but Yabaisama checks it
letting Yabaisama counter with a 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!
Paavo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yabaisama counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Eliitti Paavo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paavo misses with a looping left.
Yabaisama only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Paavo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Yabaisama scores with a leg kick.
Yabaisama throws a lazy right hand but Paavo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Paavo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Paavo throws a jab but it's blocked by Yabaisama.
Paavo throws a leg kick but Yabaisama sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Paavo thumps Yabaisama with a low kick.
Paavo looks to throw the jab but Yabaisama is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Paavo. That snapped Yabaisama's head back.
Paavo thows a leg kick but Yabaisama checks it
and Yabaisama counters with a stiff right hand.
Yabaisama checks a low kick from Paavo.
Yabaisama throws a body punch but Paavo moves out of range.
Paavo misses with an uppercut
and Yabaisama counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Paavo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Paavo.
Paavo throws a lazy uppercut
and Yabaisama counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paavo thuds his right hand into Yabaisama's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Paavo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Paavo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paavo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yabaisama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice jab there from Paavo.
Yabaisama moves out of range of the strikes.
Yabaisama thuds his right hand into Paavo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Paavo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Paavo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yabaisama.
Paavo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yabaisama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yabaisama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paavo.
Yabaisama drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Yabaisama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yabaisama is trying to control the position but Paavo postures up.
Yabaisama has a closed guard, preventing Paavo from standing up.
Yabaisama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paavo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yabaisama 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.
Yabaisama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paavo manages to get himself to full guard.
Yabaisama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yabaisama wants to control from the top but Paavo keeps moving.
Yabaisama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 Eliitti Paavo.
I think Yabaisama has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Glass (ranked 72 p4p, 13 weight class) and Hans Huber (ranked 93 p4p, 15 weight class). Glass comes to the cage accompanied by Across 110th Street by Bobby Womack. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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175 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Desmond Glass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hans Huber!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Huber. That's going to slow Glass down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Glass scores with a jab to the head.
Glass scores with a jab to the jaw.
Glass throws a body punch but Huber moves out of range.
Huber avoids the body shot from Glass.
Huber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glass manages to avoid it.
Huber misses with a low kick.
Glass scores with a jab to the body.
Glass missing with a left hand there. Huber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick from Huber lands but Glass takes it in his stride.
Glass connects with a solid leg kick.
Glass checks a leg kick.
Glass seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Huber looks for the body kick but Glass saw that one coming.
Huber ducks under a wild hook from Glass.
Glass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huber.
Huber is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Glass loads up on a big right hand but Huber slips the punch.
Huber lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Glass at a distance.
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!
Huber moves out of range as Glass strikes.
Glass connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Huber lands with a nice body punch.
Glass swings widly with a right hand
and Huber counters with a stiff right hand.
That kick from Glass tenderised Huber's leg. Huber is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huber doesn't manage to clinch there - Glass circles away.
Huber tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Glass manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Glass scores with the left hand. Huber knows he should have avoided that one.
Huber lands with a cross.
Glass misses with a straight right.
Glass misses with a low kick as Huber jumps back.
Glass misses with a wild body shot.
Huber misses with a kick to the body.
Glass avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Huber lands a nice looking body kick.
Huber throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Glass throws a jab when Huber was well out of range.
Huber tries to counter by closing the distance.
Huber throws a leg kick which misses Glass's front leg but catches the back leg as Glass tries to avoid it.
Huber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Huber throws out the jab.
Glass is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Huber.
Glass scores with a nice right hand.
Glass throws an overhand right that lands on Huber's shoulder, as Huber tries to avoid the shot.
Glass misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glass ducks under a wild hook from Huber.
Desmond Glass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glass misses with a wild body shot.
Huber misses with a body shot.
Glass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huber was well out of range. Poor timing from Glass.
Glass takes one to the chin there.
Glass throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Huber.
Huber throws an overhand right that lands on Glass's shoulder, as Glass tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Huber. Glass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glass scores with a body shot.
Glass keeps the fight on the outside.
Glass lands a slapping body shot.
Glass loads up on a big right hand but Huber slips the punch.
Huber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Glass.
Glass connects with the punch.
Glass throws out a leg kick but Huber moves out of range and Glass only half commits.
A big left from Glass misses.
Huber let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Huber throws the kick towards the body but Glass avoids it.
Glass circles away from the clinch attempt.
Glass appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Glass throws a hook but Huber blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glass misses with a hook
and Huber moves into the clinch.
Glass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Glass misses with a punch on the inside.
Glass lands an uppercut.
Huber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Huber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glass's elbow.
Glass tries a body shot but Huber blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Huber.
Huber blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Glass creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Glass lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Huber fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Glass scores with a nice short uppercut.
Glass lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Glass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Glass working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Huber misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Huber throws a punch but it's blocked by Glass.
Glass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Glass works on Huber's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Glass tries to throw a body punch but Huber avoids it by throwing Glass back against the cage.
Glass landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Huber lands with a left to the head.
Glass is leaning against Huber and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Huber looks winded!
Huber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Huber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Glass digs a right hand into Huber's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Huber's gas tank.
Glass misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Glass as the two fighters clinch.
Glass pushes Huber back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Glass lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Huber or not.
A short right from Glass on the inside.
A short right from Glass on the inside.
Glass lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Glass as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Glass.
Glass lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Glass fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Glass.
A short right from Glass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Glass dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Huber takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Huber jabs Glass to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Huber misses with a head kick.
Glass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huber.
Glass throws a big shot that misses.
Huber takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Glass misses with a body shot.
Glass throws out a leg kick but Huber moves out of range and Glass only half commits.
Glass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huber.
Huber ducks under a wild hook from Glass.
Huber is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Glass rather than just go for the knockout.
Huber connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Glass misses with a body shot.
Glass misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Huber throws a nice outside leg kick.
Huber throws a leg kick but Glass sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Glass is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Glass swings for the body but Huber moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Glass as he connects with a hook.
A big left from Huber misses.
Huber misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glass lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Huber at a distance.
Glass cracks Huber with a good jab.
Glass scores with a shot to the body.
Glass throws a jab but it's blocked by Huber.
Glass misses with a body shot.
Huber looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Huber looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Glass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huber.
Huber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Glass just misses with a punch to the body.
Huber checks a leg kick.
Glass buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Huber wants to clinch up but Glass keeps it at a distance.
Glass misses with a right hand
and Huber counters with a stiff right hand.
Glass lunges at Huber with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Huber's hand.
Huber misses with a wild body shot.
Glass staying out of range there.
Glass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good standup being displayed there by Glass as he connects with a hook.
Glass is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Huber.
Glass connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Huber throws a push kick but Glass slaps the foot to one side.
Glass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huber.
Huber looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Huber paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jab, jab by Huber - just one landing.
Glass changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Glass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Huber tries to move into range but Glass moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Desmond Glass is winning the standup battle so far.
Glass misses with a shot to the body
and Huber counters with a two punch combo.
Huber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Glass.
Glass steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Huber. That one must have hurt.
Glass scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Huber slips under a jab.
Huber chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Glass ducks under a wild hook from Huber.
It looked like Glass wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Huber walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huber misses with a straight left.
Glass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huber.
Huber throws a body punch but Glass moves out of range.
Glass is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huber can do to turn this around?
Glass lands a jab to Huber's midsection.
Huber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Glass.
Glass throws a hook to the side of Huber's head but Huber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Huber misses with a body kick.
Glass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Glass half committed to a counter leg kick.
Glass throws a leg kick that is checked
and Huber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Glass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huber jabs at Glass's body.
Glass lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Huber wants to clinch.
Glass scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glass wants to land a leg kick but Huber is out of range.
Huber is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Glass blocks a leg kick.
Huber on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Huber thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glass throws a big shot that misses.
Huber on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Glass lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Glass fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Huber is out of range.
Glass thuds his right hand into Huber's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Huber throws a big shot that misses.
Huber takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Huber slips under a jab from Glass.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huber.
Glass scores with a sloppy right hand. Huber should have avoided that one.
Glass turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Glass throws a body shot but no joy.
Huber lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Glass dominated that second round.
That's time! Glass's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Glass lands with a straight right. Huber didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Glass.
Glass swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Huber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Glass jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Huber has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Glass swats away the attempt to clinch by Huber.
Huber lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Huber misses.
Huber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Glass swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Glass misses with a leg kick.
Huber works Glass's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glass.
Huber steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Glass.
A telegraphed right hand from Huber misses the target.
Huber checks a low kick from Glass.
Huber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Glass paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Huber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glass throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huber lands with a nice body kick.
Glass avoids the body shot from Huber.
Huber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Glass lands a nice shot to the body.
Glass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Huber tries a head kick but it misses.
Huber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Glass.
Glass misses with a straight left.
Huber moves out of range as Glass strikes.
Huber walks into a stiff left hand from Glass.
A jab from Huber misses.
Huber misses with an uppercut.
Glass takes a swing at Huber's ribcage but misses.
Glass lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Huber misses with a head kick.
Glass throws a body shot but no joy.
Huber lands a head shot.
Hans Huber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huber tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Glass manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Huber moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huber throws a body punch but Glass moves out of range.
Huber pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Huber thumps Glass with a low kick.
Huber has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Glass finds it's way round the side to connect with Huber's head.
Huber fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Huber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Huber lands a slapping body shot.
Huber takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Huber throws a sloppy head kick and Glass moves out of range easily.
Huber thows a left - swing and a miss!
Huber misses with a head kick.
Glass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Huber manages to avoid it.
Glass cracks Huber with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Huber ducks under a wild hook from Glass.
Huber misses with a double jab.
A good leg kick by Glass.
Glass lunges at Huber with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Huber's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huber scores with a push kick.
Glass scores with a leg kick.
Huber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Glass sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Glass avoids the body shot from Huber.
Glass connects with a body shot.
Glass dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Glass stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Glass lands a nice leg kick that just misses Huber's sensitive parts.
Huber tries to land a leg kick but Glass saw it coming and moves away.
Huber moves out of range as Glass strikes.
Huber missing with a left hand there. Glass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Glass lands a jab to Huber's midsection.
Glass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Huber manages to avoid it.
Huber drops his hands momentarily and Glass takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Huber throws a solid leg kick but Glass takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Huber.
Nice body punch from Glass.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huber tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huber just misses with a punch to the body.
Glass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Huber.
Huber has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Glass.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Glass, as that shot connected.
Glass blocks the body kick.
Glass lands a jab to the head.
Glass checks a low kick from Huber.
Glass comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Glass connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Glass comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Huber takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Huber looks to land a body kick but Glass moved away.
Huber takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Glass throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Huber on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glass changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Glass darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Glass comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good leg kick by Glass there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that's the end of the fight!
Desmond Glass showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Glass 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Glass!
A victorious Desmond Glass 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Linus Akerman (ranked 22 p4p, 2 weight class) and Hector Romero (ranked 31 p4p, 3 weight class). Romero has chosen Havana as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Hector Romero was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Linus Akerman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hector Romero!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero scores with a jab.
Romero lands a slapping body shot.
Akerman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Akerman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Romero flicks out a counter leg kick but Akerman steps away.
Akerman misses with a looping right.
Akerman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Akerman throws the kick towards the body but Romero avoids it.
Akerman swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
Akerman tries to clinch but Romero is having none of it.
Romero goes for a double leg but Akerman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Akerman continues to drive forward.
Romero closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Akerman has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Romero is on him like a limpet, forcing Akerman back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akerman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akerman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Romero tries to pull guard but Akerman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero manages to break the clinch.
Romero on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akerman. Akerman obviously looking to wear him down.
Romero scores with a takedown into Akerman's guard.
Akerman has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Romero is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero pulls guard effortlessly.
Romero is working an open guard so Akerman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Romero has a takedown stuffed.
Linus Akerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Romero.
Romero connects with a single shot there.
Romero throws a nice outside leg kick.
Linus Akerman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romero moves into range and connects with a jab.
Akerman checks a low kick from Romero.
Akerman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good work by Romero as he checks the leg kick.
Romero tries to keep at a distance but Akerman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Romero tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Akerman smiles and moves away.
Romero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Akerman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Akerman wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Romero tries to counter it with a takedown but Akerman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Romero looks to score with a jab to the body but Akerman is just out of range.
Akerman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Romero just manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Akerman.
Romero scores with a jab. Akerman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Akerman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Romero is out of range.
Romero throws a solid leg kick but Akerman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Romero.
Romero scores with a sloppy right hand. Akerman should have avoided that one.
Romero scores with a nice head shot.
Romero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Romero throws a nice inside leg kick.
Romero lands a jab to the head.
Romero throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Akerman's waist but Akerman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Romero off to one side.
Akerman throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Romero lands an impressive looking overhand right. Akerman doesn't seem phased though.
Romero swings for the body but Akerman moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero misses with a hook.
Romero throws a quick inside leg kick.
Akerman misses with a straight left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Akerman.
Romero connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Romero is looking to chop away at Akerman's legs.
Akerman looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
Romero throws a leg kick but Akerman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Romero's corner calls for a 1-2. Romero obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Romero throws out a loose jab but Akerman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akerman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Romero.
Romero avoids the body shot from Akerman.
Romero changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Romero throws a poor cross that misses
and Akerman counters with a thumping low kick.
Akerman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Romero avoids the body shot from Akerman.
Romero connects with an inside leg kick.
Akerman tries to clinch there but Romero circles away.
Hector Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akerman checks a leg kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero punishes Akerman's body with a nice straight punch.
Romero throws a hook to the side of Akerman's head but Akerman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
Romero feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Akermans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Romero throws a hook to the side of Akerman's head but Akerman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Romero shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Akerman defends it nicely.
As Romero tries to get set, Akerman tries to push him back and clinch up but Romero manages to avoid the attempt.
Romero doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Akerman counters with a stiff right hand.
Akerman throws a jab when Romero was well out of range.
Akerman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romero throws a leg kick that misses.
Akerman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Akerman scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romero misses with a right hand
and Romero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Romero looks to land a right hand but Akerman moved out of range.
Romero throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akerman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Romero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akerman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hector Romero will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Romero lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akerman blocks a leg kick.
Akerman feints and then cracks Romero's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Romero down.
Romero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akerman throws the left hand but Romero avoids the punch easily.
Romero connects with an inside leg kick.
Romero throws a leg kick which misses Akerman's front leg but catches the back leg as Akerman tries to avoid it.
Romero lands a jab to Akerman's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romero. Akerman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akerman misses with a head kick.
Akerman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Romero with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Romero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akerman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Akerman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Romero.
Good exchange - Romero coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero throws a right hand that misses
and Akerman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Akerman throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range.
Hector Romero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Romero is looking to slow Akerman down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Romero checks the leg kick.
Romero blocks a leg kick.
Akerman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Romero connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Romero on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akerman. Akerman obviously looking to wear him down.
Romero fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Akerman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Romero.
Akerman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Akerman misses the shot to the body.
Romero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Akerman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akerman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Romero misses with a hook. Akerman ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero looks to land a right hand but Akerman moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akerman misses with a two punch combination.
Akerman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Romero slips under a jab.
Romero 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.
Romero keeps the fight on the outside.
Akerman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Romero on the side of the head.
Akerman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Akerman misses with a kick to the body.
Akerman throws a low kick, looking for Romero's leg but Romero calmly moves out of range.
Akerman lands with a nice body kick.
Akerman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Akerman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Akerman.
Romero lands with a thumping leg kick.
Akerman throws a low kick but Romero moves out of range easily.
Romero misses with a low kick as Akerman jumps back.
Romero checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akerman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Romero looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Romero thows a huge punch but Akerman dodges it nicely.
Romero with the ground and pound but Akerman uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Romero is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Romero's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Romero working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Akerman's head.
Hector Romero has got the better of the ground game so far.
Romero is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Akerman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Romero has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Romero tries to free his leg and advance position but Akerman is retaining full guard.
Romero wants to control from the top but Akerman keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero being controlled here momentarily.
Romero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Romero won't allow Akerman to get back to his feet.
Romero working some strikes from top position.
Romero tries to free his leg and advance position but Akerman is retaining full guard.
Akerman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Romero.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akerman wants to sweep but no luck.
Akerman wants to stand but Romero is controlling the position.
Romero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hector Romero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Romero scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Romero fails with the takedown.
Akerman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Akerman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Romero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akerman.
Akerman 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.
Romero cracks Akerman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Romero there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Romero misses with a low kick.
Romero misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akerman.
Akerman ducks under a wild hook from Romero.
Akerman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Romero. Romero obviously looking to wear him down.
Romero scores with a leg kick.
Romero throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akerman slips under a jab.
Akerman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Akerman misses with a body shot.
Romero connects with a body shot.
Akerman wants to slow Romero down by chopping away at his legs.
Romero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akerman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Romero doesn't seem bothered though.
A punch lands to the side of Akerman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Romero chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akerman can pounce on him.
Romero cracks the inside of Akerman's front leg.
Romero checks the leg kick.
Romero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akerman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Romero checks a low kick from Akerman.
Akerman throws a jab when Romero was well out of range.
Jab by Romero.
Akerman tries to clinch but Romero is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero 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!
Romero looks to throw a body kick
and Akerman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Romero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akerman moves away.
Akerman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Akerman misses with a low kick.
Akerman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Romero chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akerman can pounce on him.
Akerman misses with a leg kick.
Romero shoots for a double leg takedown but Akerman sprawls well. He's pushed Romero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Akerman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Akerman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Romero.
Romero scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Akerman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Donk. Romero catches Akerman right on the button with a cross.
Akerman throws a big shot that misses.
Akerman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Akerman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Romero's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akerman moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Akerman misses the target.
Jab from Romero.
Romero takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Romero misses with a takedown attempt - Akerman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Linus Akerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Romero.
Akerman looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
Romero connects with a nice looking jab.
Akerman has closed the distance and engaged Romero in a clinch.
Akerman prevents Romero from breaking the clinch.
Akerman lands with a light punch inside.
Romero jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Akerman walks away with a smile on his face. Romero gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Akerman takes a swing at Romero's ribcage but misses.
Romero misses with a hook.
Akerman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Romero misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Akerman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Romero clobbers Akerman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Akerman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero.
Romero just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akerman checks a low kick from Romero.
Romero on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akerman checks a leg kick.
Romero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akerman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Romero slips a jab from Akerman.
Romero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Romero throws a big shot that misses.
Romero scoring well with a low kick there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Akerman.
Romero moves out of range of the body kick.
Akerman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Romero throws a leg kick which misses Akerman's front leg but catches the back leg as Akerman tries to avoid it.
Romero lands a leg kick that knocks Akerman off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romero. Akerman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romero thuds a left hand into Akerman's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Romero really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Akerman 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.
Akerman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Akerman.
Romero is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Akerman slips under a jab.
Romero dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Akerman. That did some damage!
Romero throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Romero.
Good leg kick by Romero there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Akerman blocks a low kick nicely.
As Romero tries to get set, Akerman tries to push him back and clinch up but Romero manages to avoid the attempt.
Romero throws a low kick but Akerman avoids it.
Akerman misses with a body kick.
Romero tries to keep at a distance but Akerman has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Akerman smiles and moves away.
Romero throws out a loose jab but Akerman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akerman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Akerman blocks the leg kick.
Romero looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Akerman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Romero lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akerman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akerman tries a low kick but Romero avoids it.
Romero throws a quick inside leg kick.
Akerman clinches.
Romero tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Romero manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Romero keeping moving, preventing Akerman from controlling successfully.
Akerman stands up and waves to Romero to follow him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Romero is defended easily by Akerman.
Linus Akerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Romero.
Romero takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akerman gets caught flat footed, as Romero shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Akerman pushes Romero off and scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero sizes up Akerman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akerman manages to avoid it.
Akerman swings widly with a right hand
and Romero counters with an outside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Romero or perhaps it was just good defense by Akerman, which made it look bad.
Akerman throws a solid leg kick but Romero takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akerman.
Romero throws a solid leg kick but Akerman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Romero.
Akerman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A clash of legs there as Akerman blocks the low kick.
Akerman tries a low kick but Romero avoids it.
Akerman wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akerman doesn't manage to clinch there - Romero circles away.
Romero with the counter takedown but Akerman avoids it easily.
Romero throws a nice inside leg kick.
Akerman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Akerman walks into a jab.
Akerman walks into a left hand.
Romero dives in for a single leg takedown but Akerman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Akerman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Romero can pounce on him.
Romero misses with a body kick.
Romero misses with a low kick.
Akerman instigates a clinch.
Romero goes for a takedown in the clinch but Akerman prevents it.
Romero drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Akerman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Romero tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Romero is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akerman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akerman misses with the head strike.
Romero fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Akerman misses with the head strike.
Akerman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akerman working aggressively here.
Romero is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Linus Akerman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Romero fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Romero fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akerman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romero tries to work over Akerman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romero pulls guard.
Akerman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Akerman checks a leg kick.
Akerman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Akerman lands a nice hook to Romero's body. Romero takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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 Linus Akerman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Both fighters circling a little - Akerman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Romero tries a low kick but Akerman avoids it.
Romero is looking to score with low kicks.
A slow jab from Akerman misses its intended target.
Romero finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Akerman connects with an inside leg kick.
Romero is looking to slow Akerman down with leg kicks.
Romero throws a body shot but no joy.
Akerman thinks about countering with a head kick.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akerman manages to avoid it.
Akerman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akerman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Romero with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akerman loads up on a big right hand but Romero slips the punch.
Akerman looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
Romero throws a jab but it's blocked by Akerman.
It appears Akerman was looking to counter with a kick there.
Akerman throws a jab but it's blocked by Romero.
Akerman delivers a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero misses with a hook. Akerman ducked under it nicely.
Jab, jab by Romero - just one landing.
Romero throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Romero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Romero is looking to slow Akerman down with leg kicks.
Romero throws a shot from downtown. Akerman moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Romero.
Romero misses with a hook. Akerman ducked under it nicely.
Romero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akerman.
Romero loads up on a big right hand but Akerman slips the punch.
Romero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akerman tries to work over Romero's front leg with a kick but Romero checks it.
Romero throws a jab when Akerman was well out of range.
Akerman misses with a looping right.
Romero misses with a low kick as Akerman jumps back.
Akerman moves forwards but Romero connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Linus Akerman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hector Romero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero blocks a jab.
Akerman misses with an uppercut.
Romero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akerman was well out of range. Poor timing from Romero.
Romero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akerman was well out of range. Poor timing from Romero.
Jab, jab by Akerman - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akerman throws a hook but Romero avoids it easily.
Akerman scores with a punch to the head.
Romero shoots in for a takedown but Akerman shows good takedown defense.
Romero has a takedown stuffed.
Romero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akerman.
Akerman throws a body shot but no joy.
Romero scores with a jab. Akerman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Akerman throws a leg kick but Romero sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Romero was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Romero uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Akerman has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akerman throws a body shot but no joy.
Akerman tries to clinch but Romero moves out of range.
Romero lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Romero scores with a jab to the jaw.
Romero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romero misses with a low kick.
Akerman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Romero lands a leg kick that knocks Akerman off balance momentarily.
Romero lands a slapping body shot.
Akerman misses with a leg kick.
Akerman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Romeros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Akerman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Akerman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Romero lands a head shot.
Good exchange - Romero coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Romero.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero tries to score a power double leg takedown but Akerman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Romero somewhat.
Linus Akerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Romero.
Romero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akerman throws a lazy right hand but Romero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Romero with the counter takedown but Akerman avoids it easily.
Akerman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akerman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Romero.
Akerman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akerman takes one to the chin there.
That kick from Romero tenderised Akerman's leg. Akerman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akerman misses with a straight right.
Romero feints the counter takedown.
Romero lands a really nice looking cross but Akerman seems unphased.
Akerman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Romero. That snapped Akerman's head back.
Romero throws a looping overhand right but Akerman ducks down to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Romero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Romero has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Romero!
Hector Romero is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Hector Romero 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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