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GAMMA#729 Mirowski v Lord PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ludvig Ericsson (ranked 828 p4p, 127 weight class) and Pikey Chav (ranked 761 p4p, 122 weight class). Chav has chosen Shamrock as his entrance music. Pikey Chav acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ludvig Ericsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pikey Chav!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ericsson looks to land a right hand but Chav moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chav! But no joy.
Chav looks to score with a jab to the body but Ericsson is just out of range.
Ericsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ericsson blocks a leg kick.
Ericsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ericsson throws a low kick, looking for Chav's leg but Chav calmly moves out of range.
Ericsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ericsson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chav just manages to avoid it.
Ericsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chav.
Chav misses the jab.
Ericsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ericsson misses the shot to the body.
Ericsson thows a body kick. Chav tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ericsson misses with a wild body shot.
Ericsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ericsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pikey Chav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ericsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chav closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chav tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ericsson's elbow.
Chav lands a body shot.
Ericsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chav lands with a right to the head.
Ericsson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Chav is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ericsson to the mat. Ericsson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Chav pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ericsson is keeping the position for now.
Ericsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ericsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Chav lands a couple of digs.
Ericsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chav is one step ahead there.
Chav looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ericsson trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chav tries to free his leg and advance position but Ericsson is retaining full guard.
Chav wants to control from the top but Ericsson keeps moving.
Ericsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chav wants to control from the top but Ericsson keeps moving.
Chav stands and throws Ericsson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chav working away.
Chav controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chav working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ericsson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chav's best efforts.
Chav looks to land a strike but Ericsson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Chav won't allow Ericsson to sweep him here.
Chav passes into half guard.
Ericsson tries to get to full guard but Chav has control of the leg.
Chav missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chav is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chav wants to free his trapped foot but Ericsson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chav not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chav stalling away here and it's allowed Ericsson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Chav stopping the sweep attempt from Ericsson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chav with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chav trying to control but Ericsson is working from the bottom.
Chav trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pikey Chav dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ericsson shoots in and gets a takedown into Chav's guard.
Chav had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ericsson defends it easily.
Ericsson is in close to Chav's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chav is looking to cinch up a triangle. Ericsson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Chav's body to avoid the submission. Chav has instead reached around Ericsson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Chav arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pikey Chav!
Pikey Chav thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ray Malenko (ranked 853 p4p, 98 weight class) and Ryu Musashi (ranked 1085 p4p, 130 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Malenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryu Musashi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malenko slips a straight right by Musashi.
Malenko has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Malenko works Musashi's body with a nice hook.
Malenko shoots in and bounces Musashi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Musashi is trying to keep Malenko in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Musashi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Malenko is aware though and is defending well.
Malenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Musashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malenko landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi has his foot on Malenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Malenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Musashi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musashi has his foot on Malenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Malenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Musashi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Musashi wants to sweep but no luck.
Malenko content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Musashi is looking for a triangle but Malenko pushes his legs off easily.
Musashi has his foot on Malenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Malenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Musashi trying to keep a closed guard but Malenko is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Malenko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Malenko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Musashi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Malenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Musashi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Malenko backing away here, and Musashi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Musashi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Malenko avoids it really well and circles away.
Musashi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Malenko takes a step back to recover.
Musashi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malenko. Musashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malenko misses with a hook.
Malenko has Musashi up against the cage in a clinch.
Malenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Musashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Malenko controls his hands.
Malenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Malenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Musashi has a couple of punches blocked by Malenko.
Musashi lands with a left to the head.
Musashi misses with the head strike.
Malenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Musashi has a couple of punches blocked by Malenko.
Musashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Malenko throws a head punch that misses.
Malenko wants to stall.
Malenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malenko wants a takedown.
Musashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malenko blocks a body shot from Musashi.
Musashi jumps guard but Malenko stands there with Musashi around his waist. Musashi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Musashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Musashi lands a body shot.
Musashi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Musashi misses with the head strike.
Malenko gets through Musashi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Musashi working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Malenko.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Malenko.
Musashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Musashi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malenko backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Malenko.
Musashi throws a head punch that misses.
Malenko misses with a punch to the body.
Malenko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Musashi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryu Musashi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Malenko tries to clinch up.
Musashi counters with a body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Musashi.
Ray Malenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Musashi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Malenko takes a step back to recover.
Malenko sizes up Musashi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Musashi lands a head shot.
Musashi connects with a single shot there.
Malenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Musashi is just out of range.
Malenko lands a slapping body shot.
Malenko scores with a jab.
Musashi avoids the body shot from Malenko.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malenko lands with a shot to the body.
Musashi lands with a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Musashi. That's going to slow Malenko down.
Jab, jab by Musashi - just one landing.
Musashi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Malenko scores with a sloppy right hand. Musashi should have avoided that one.
Malenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Malenko swings for the body but Musashi moves out of range.
Musashi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Malenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Musashi but Musashi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Musashi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Musashi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Malenko shoots in for a takedown but Musashi shows good takedown defense.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Musashi! But no joy.
Musashi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Malenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Musashi misses with an uppercut. Malenko saw that one coming.
Malenko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Malenko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Musashi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Musashi looking for submissions off his back.
Malenko controlling the action here.
Musashi tries to get to full guard but Malenko has control of the leg.
Musashi is defending against the submission attempts here by Malenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malenko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Malenko works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Musashi has given up his back here. Will Malenko look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Malenko is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Musashi knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Musashi for a finish.
I really don't envy Musashi right now.
Malenko tries to keep control of the position but Musashi is staying busy.
Musashi is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Malenko off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Musashi trying to control the hands but Malenko breaks the grip.
Malenko controlling well, preventing Musashi from escaping the position.
Malenko looking for the choke from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ray Malenko will probably get the nod.
That's time! Malenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Malenko avoids the body shot from Musashi.
Malenko defending well as Musashi loads up on a big left hand.
Malenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Musashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Malenko is just out of range.
Malenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Musashi.
Musashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malenko manages to avoid it.
Malenko lands a body shot.
Musashi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Malenko misses the shot to the body.
Malenko throws a nice looking combination but Musashi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Malenko misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi throws a hook but Malenko blocks it.
A combination from Malenko does no damage.
Malenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Malenko. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musashi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Musashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malenko.
Malenko throws a sloppy body shot
and Musashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Musashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Musashi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Malenko's head backwards.
Malenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ryu Musashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Musashi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Malenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Musashi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Musashi looking to pass the guard.
Musashi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Musashi slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Musashi is trying to control. Malenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Malenko wants to get back to full guard.
Malenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Musashi is working away from the top position though.
Malenko is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Musashi wants to take a breather but Malenko is having none of it.
Musashi content to control rather than advance.
Malenko actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malenko looking for submissions off his back.
Malenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Musashi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Malenko moves into full guard.
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.
Musashi preventing the sweep.
Musashi passes Malenko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Musashi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Malenko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Malenko is trying to maintain the position but Musashi is very close to passing his half guard.
Musashi seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malenko is looking for a sweep. Musashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryu Musashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Musashi 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Musashi!
During a confident post fight interview, Ryu Musashi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Editiny Dick (ranked 454 p4p, 60 weight class) and Farboleous Ricard (ranked 346 p4p, 43 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dick might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Penis song. Ricard has chosen Vibe Killer as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
17 - 9 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Editiny Dick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Farboleous Ricard!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricard avoids the body shot from Dick.
Ricard throws a lazy right hand but Dick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dick misses with an uppercut. Ricard saw that one coming.
Dick has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Ricard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ricard misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dick counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ricard trying to control but Dick postures up.
Ricard preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dick passes to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ricard's legs.
Ricard gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dick is working for a kimura but Ricard is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick trying to control the action but Ricard is working from the bottom.
Dick is thwarting Ricard's attempts to control the position.
Ricard is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dick is staying active.
Ricard tries to get to full guard but Dick has control of the leg.
Ricard gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dick forces his way into half guard.
Ricard desperately trying to maintain half guard.
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.
Dick tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ricard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ricard is staying active underneath Dick, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ricard manages to get to full guard.
Dick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ricard is keeping the position for now.
Dick advances to half guard.
Ricard wants to control but Dick is keeping busy.
Dick is looking for a kimura but Ricard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dick to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard wants to improve his position but Dick is controlling well.
Ricard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ricard.
Ricard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dick defends well.
Ricard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dick's guard.
Ricard trying to control the position from guard on top but Dick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ricard is one step ahead there.
My spies in Temple of Cloud Warriors-youth inform me that Ricard has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dick keeping moving, preventing Ricard from controlling successfully.
Dick trying to control the position.
Ricard passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dick tries to roll over but Ricard keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Editiny Dick 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.
Ricard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ricard looks for the body kick but Dick saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Dick.
Ricard delivers a nice body kick.
Dick throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ricard was covering up waiting for the punch and Dick finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ricard pulls Dick in close to his closed guard and prevents Dick from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ricard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick postures up.
Dick is pushing down on Ricard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ricard is fighting to maintain full guard but Dick has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dick looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ricard moves into full guard.
Dick pushes down on Ricard's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ricard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dick's back!
Dick tries to roll but Ricard sticks to his back.
Dick trying to control the action but Ricard just sinks the hooks in.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ricard really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ricard.
Ricard is looking to control Dick but Dick is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ricard working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dick trying to control the position but Ricard manages to sink in the hooks.
Ricard tries to get the hooks in deep but Dick pushed the leg off.
Ricard sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Dick taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Farboleous Ricard!
In his post fight interview, Farboleous Ricard gave a big smile as he said 'Joe. It was so nice not to have to be the one attacking on the ground. I was really able to sit back in, take the game at my pace. It was just a matter of cooking the beans slow, goin' thru the pins and well RnC was my prediction. He wanted to win. I was gonna win, so I could pull that chick over de'.
The defeated Editiny Dick had this to say: 'Good match, and now I'll be going back home to my wife whose as usual, would cuck me'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudi Dassler (ranked 456 p4p, 71 weight class) and Clifton Von Lee (ranked 323 p4p, 45 weight class). Von Lee has chosen Day of Anger as his entrance music. Clifton Von Lee 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Rudi Dassler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Clifton Von Lee!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Lee throws a hook but Dassler avoids it easily.
Von Lee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Von Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dassler changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dassler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Von Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dassler somewhat.
Von Lee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Von Lee thuds his right hand into Dassler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Rudi Dassler has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee throws a poor cross that misses
so Dassler counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dassler drops back, looking for a kneebar! Von Lee looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Von Lee looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Von Lee!
Dassler is trying to improve his position.
Dassler manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Von Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Von Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Von Lee told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Von Lee trying to hold on to Dassler's head to control him but Dassler postures up.
Dassler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Von Lee moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dassler postures up in Von Lee's guard and throws a big left but Von Lee blocks it.
Dassler won't allow Von Lee to sweep him here.
Von Lee has Dassler pulled in close to control his posture.
Von Lee is looking to cinch up a triangle. Dassler throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Von Lee's body to avoid the submission. Von Lee has instead reached around Dassler's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Von Lee arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Clifton Von Lee!
Clifton Von Lee 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 Jimmy Dias Jimenez (ranked 703 p4p, 92 weight class) and Beast Boy (ranked 396 p4p, 57 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
38 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Dias Jimenez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beast Boy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dias Jimenez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dias Jimenez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dias Jimenez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dias Jimenez misses with a low kick.
Boy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dias Jimenez in his tracks.
Boy scores with a leg kick.
Boy jabs Dias Jimenez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dias Jimenez moves out of range as Boy strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Dias Jimenez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boy misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Boy.
Boy looks for the body kick but Dias Jimenez saw that one coming.
Dias Jimenez throws a head kick that misses.
Dias Jimenez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boy avoids the head kick by Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dias Jimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boy was well out of range. Poor timing from Dias Jimenez.
Boy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias Jimenez throws a leg kick
and Boy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dias Jimenez closes the distance and clinches.
Boy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dias Jimenez is defending well for now.
Dias Jimenez misses with an elbow strike.
Boy lands a shoulder strike.
Boy scores with a shot to the side of Dias Jimenez's head.
We've been informed that Boy 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.
Boy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dias Jimenez backwards.
Boy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dias Jimenezs head.
A nice left hand lands by Boy.
Boy takes an elbow to the temple.
Dias Jimenez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dias Jimenez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boy swats away the attempt to clinch by Dias Jimenez.
Boy misses with a body shot.
Boy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dias Jimenez throws out the jab.
Boy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Boy.
Dias Jimenez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dias Jimenez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dias Jimenez is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Boy blocks a head kick by Dias Jimenez.
Boy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dias Jimenez on the side of the head.
Dias Jimenez throws a jab when Boy was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dias Jimenez. Boy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jimmy Dias Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boy jabs at Dias Jimenez's body.
A head kick misses from Dias Jimenez.
Boy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice jab there from Boy.
A swing and a miss from Dias Jimenez.
Boy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab from Boy.
Dias Jimenez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias Jimenez misses with a lunging right hand
and Boy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dias Jimenez thinking.
Boy tests Dias Jimenez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheers as Boy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dias Jimenez doesn't seem phased though.
Dias Jimenez is rocked!
Dias Jimenez misses with a head kick.
Boy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dias Jimenez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dias Jimenez swings widly with a right hand
and Boy counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Dias Jimenez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boy drops Dias Jimenez with a big left hand! Dias Jimenez is injured, injured bad! Boy jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beast Boy!
Jimmy Dias Jimenez spoke after the fight, saying 'his breath smell like rotten underwear....'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grin Ribber (ranked 247 p4p, 28 weight class) and Sambulo Yeboah (ranked 209 p4p, 25 weight class). Ribber comes to the cage accompanied by Kynnet, kynnet. Yeboah has chosen Lionel Richie - All Night Long as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grin Ribber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sambulo Yeboah!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribber punishes Yeboah's body with a nice straight punch.
Yeboah checks a low kick from Ribber.
Yeboah takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ribber turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ribber tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yeboah is able to avoid easily.
Ribber misses with a body kick.
Ribber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A lazy left from Yeboah finds it's target.
Ribber lunges at Yeboah with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yeboah's hand.
Ribber misses with the body kick
and Yeboah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ribber does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ribber throws a front kick aimed at Yeboah's knee but Yeboah avoids it well.
Yeboah throws a head kick that misses.
Yeboah misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribber throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yeboah looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yeboah gets caught napping as Ribber dives in and scores a takedown. Yeboah manages to retain guard.
Yeboah is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ribber defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeboah working for a triangle but Ribber defends it easily.
Yeboah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ribber content to stall in guard here.
Yeboah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribber is one step ahead there.
Ribber is posturing up here but Yeboah has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ribber tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ribber has to tap! Slick submission there by Yeboah!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sambulo Yeboah!
Sambulo Yeboah 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diarmuid Curry (ranked 236 p4p, 10 weight class) and Hennan Hoyce (ranked 299 p4p, 14 weight class). Curry comes to the cage accompanied by Epic Celtic Music. Hennan Hoyce has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diarmuid Curry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Hennan Hoyce!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curry with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hoyce to score with a decent uppercut.
Curry throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hoyce counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoyce sends Curry crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hoyce is motioning to the referee to let Curry up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Curry is rocked!
It looks like Diarmuid Curry has been cut.
Hoyce drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Curry's head, knocking him out cold! Hoyce is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hennan Hoyce!
Hennan Hoyce thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Archie Moore (ranked 154 p4p, 22 weight class) and Saul Goodman (ranked 64 p4p, 8 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
30 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Archie Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saul Goodman!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore misses the shot to the body.
Moore walks into a straight right hand from Goodman.
Moore has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crassus in the buildup to the fight.
Moore fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Goodman checks it well.
Moore avoids a kick to the body.
Moore swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range.
Goodman sizes up Moore with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Moore avoids a kick to the body.
Moore goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Goodman's coach down at Gym Amsterdam was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Goodman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Moore looks to throw a body kick
enabling Goodman to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Goodman.
Moore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Archie Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodman walks into a jab.
Moore looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Goodman misses with a straight right.
Nice shot by Moore.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moore loads up on a big right hand but Goodman slips the punch.
Goodman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Moore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goodman moves out of range as Moore strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Moore sees it coming and moves out of range.
Moore is looking to slow Goodman down with leg kicks.
Goodman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Moore throwing a counter right hand but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Goodman pushes Moore away with a front kick.
Goodman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Moore punishes Goodman's body with a nice straight punch.
Goodman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Moore walks into a stiff left hand from Goodman.
Moore just misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goodman thumps Moore with a low kick.
Moore looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Goodman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moore. Moore obviously looking to wear him down.
Goodman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That kick from Goodman tenderised Moore's leg. Moore is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
Moore misses with a looping right.
Goodman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Moore takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Moore misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goodman! But no joy.
Moore throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moore with a hook.
Moore takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Moore lands a jab to the head.
Goodman feints and then cracks Moore's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moore down.
Goodman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Moore.
Moore misses with a body punch
and Goodman counters with a straight right hand.
Goodman scores with a nice head shot.
Goodman throws a shot to the body.
Moore misses with a straight left.
A big right from Moore misses.
Goodman follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Moore motions for Goodman to come forward. Moore throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Goodman.
Goodman throws a nice looking combination but Moore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Goodman throws a low kick but Moore moves out of range easily.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
Goodman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Moore is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goodman. That's going to slow Moore down.
Goodman connects with a high kick.
Goodman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Goodman. Moore shrugs it off though.
Goodman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
Goodman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Moore misses
and Goodman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Goodman is looking to slow Moore down with leg kicks.
Moore tries to clinch but Goodman moves out of range.
Moore just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
Moore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman lands with a straight right. Moore didn't see that one coming.
Moore clinches.
A short body shot lands from Goodman as the two fighters clinch.
Moore prevents a body shot from Goodman.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goodman works on Moore's body with a couple of short punches.
Moore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goodman misses with some punches.
Moore is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman has Moore pressed against the cage, preventing Moore from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Goodman lands a shot to the body.
Moore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman pushes Moore back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Moore is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodman.
Moore has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Goodman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Goodman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Moore moves out of range as Goodman throws a body kick.
Goodman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Goodman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Goodman cracks Moore with a good jab.
Goodman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moore momentarily.
Moore takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Goodman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moore walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Goodman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goodman lands with an uppercut that bounces Moore off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodman scores with a push kick.
Goodman cracks Moore with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Moore looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Moore misses the shot to the body.
Goodman throws a hook but Moore blocks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Goodman blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore throws a body punch but Goodman moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Goodman.
Moore lands with a nice body punch.
Moore connects with the punch.
Moore misses with a double jab.
Moore throws a jab when Goodman was well out of range.
Goodman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Goodman looks to land a left hand but Moore moved out of range nicely.
Saul Goodman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goodman cracks the inside of Moore's front leg.
Moore takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Goodman swings for the body but Moore moves out of range.
Moore digs a good hook to Goodman's body.
Goodman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moore looks to land a left hand but Goodman moved out of range nicely.
Moore connects with a solid leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Goodman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Moore misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman throws a shot from downtown. Moore moves away and avoids it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Goodman jabs at Moore's body.
Moore looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Moore staying out of range there.
Moore throws a hook but Goodman blocks it.
Moore throws a half hearted mid kick.
Moore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goodman.
An inside leg kick lands from Goodman.
Goodman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Goodman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Goodman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Moore.
Moore throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Goodman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A left lands for Goodman.
Goodman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moore. That did some damage!
Goodman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moore staying out of range there.
Moore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore moves forwards but Goodman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Goodman, as that shot connected.
Goodman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Moore takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moore. Goodman does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Goodman.
Moore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goodman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moore sizes up Goodman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Goodman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Goodman connects with a single shot there.
Moore scores with a leg kick.
Goodman jabs at Moore's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman cracks a nice hook into Moore's ribs.
Moore will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Goodman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goodman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Moore on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Moore needs to keep his hands up - Goodman had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore blocks a head kick by Goodman.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moore.
Goodman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Goodman lands with a right hand.
Moore looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Goodman slips a straight right by Moore.
Moore smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Moore.
Moore tries to work over Goodman's front leg with a kick but Goodman checks it.
Moore misses with a left hand
and Goodman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Goodman lands a head shot.
Goodman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Goodman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Goodman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moore tries to clinch
and Goodman counters with a low kick, right behind Moore 's knee.
Goodman missing with a left hand there. Moore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Goodman.
Goodman checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Goodman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Goodman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Moore takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Goodman misses the jab.
Goodman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Moore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Moore.
Moore 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.
Moore avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Moore misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Goodman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moore takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Moore tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goodman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moore doesn't seem bothered though.
Goodman checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Moore.
Moore dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goodman. That did some damage!
Moore jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
Goodman misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moore lands a jab to the nose.
Moore misses with a straight right.
Moore just misses with a punch to the body.
Moore throws the left hand but Goodman avoids the punch easily.
Goodman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moore misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moore swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Goodman thows a body kick. Moore tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Moore looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Goodman misses with a looping left.
Moore takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Some wild striking there from Goodman.
Archie Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Goodman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman looks to land a right hand but Moore moved out of range.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
Goodman moves out of range as Moore strikes.
Moore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Moore looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Goodman lands with a straight right. Moore didn't see that one coming.
Moore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moore misses with a low kick.
Goodman feints and then cracks Moore's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moore down.
Moore doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Moore pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Goodman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Goodman scores with a punch to the head.
Moore looks to land a body kick but Goodman moved away.
Goodman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore throws an overhand right that lands on Goodman's shoulder, as Goodman tries to avoid the shot.
Moore misses with a body shot.
Goodman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Moore misses with a right hand
and Goodman counters with a low kick, right behind Moore 's knee.
Goodman thuds a left hand into Moore's body.
Goodman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Moore looks to land a left hand but Goodman moved out of range nicely.
Moore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goodman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Moore misses the target.
Jab by Goodman.
Goodman lands with an overhand left.
Moore on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goodman. Goodman obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore throws a lazy uppercut
and Goodman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goodman keeps Moore at a distance using the push kick.
Moore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goodman.
Goodman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore jabs Goodman right on the nose. Goodman blinks but takes it well.
A big right from Moore misses.
Goodman delivers a nice body kick.
Goodman scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters circling a little - Goodman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Goodman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Moore misses with an uppercut
and Goodman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab lands there for Moore.
Moore throws a leg kick
and Goodman counters with a straight right hand.
Goodman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moore throws out the jab.
Goodman checks a leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Moore
and Goodman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodman clobbers Moore with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Moore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goodman counters with a nice uppercut.
Moore swings away with a body shot that misses
and Goodman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Moore throws a leg kick that is checked
and Goodman makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Moore really felt that one!
And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Goodman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goodman 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Goodman!
An out of breath Saul Goodman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Archie Moore was interviewed post fight and said 'Ugh'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Gower (ranked 38 p4p, 5 weight class) and Katu Partio (ranked 7 p4p, 2 weight class). Partio has chosen Sininen sunnuntai 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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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Gower!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Katu Partio!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partio lands a body shot.
Partio tries to land a leg kick but Gower saw it coming and moves away.
Gower tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Partio jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Partio lands the left hand.
Partio connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gower is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gower is looking to slow Partio down with leg kicks.
Partio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Partio throws a jab but it's blocked by Gower.
Gower misses with a low kick.
Gower looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Partio. Gower does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gower went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Partio swings for the body but Gower moves out of range.
Partio is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gower misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partio thuds his right hand into Gower's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gower scores with a jab to the head.
Partio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gower on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Gower.
Gower fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jeff Gower is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gower moves away.
Gower takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gower misses with an uppercut.
Partio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Partio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice straight punches there by Partio. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Partio.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gower.
A head kick misses from Gower.
Partio throws a leg kick
and Gower counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gower uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Partio.
Gower wants to clinch.
Partio scores with a head kick. Gower tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Partio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gower throws the kick towards the body but Partio avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gower stuffs the takedown attempt from Partio. Partio gets slowly back to his feet.
Gower moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Katu Partio has been cut.
Gower checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gower. Partio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Katu Partio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gower ducks under a wild hook from Partio.
Gower takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gower throws a hook but Partio avoids it easily.
Partio throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gower counters with a nice uppercut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Partio!
Partio lands with a right hand.
Partio thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gower if he has to take too many more of those.
A head kick from Partio lands but Gower takes it in his stride.
Partio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gower fires out a quick counter leg kick but Partio just manages to avoid it.
Gower swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Partio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Partio.
Partio throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gower throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Partio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Partio looks to land a body kick but Gower moved away.
Gower throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Partio on the side of the head.
Partio lands with a good body shot.
Gower scores with a spinning back kick!
Gower throws a body kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Partio misses.
Gower tries to counter by clinching up but Partio breaks away and moves out of range.
Partio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gower's sensitive parts.
Partio scores with a jab to the body.
Gower tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Partio throws a shot from downtown. Gower moves away and avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Partio misses the shot to the body.
Partio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gower.
Gower uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Partio.
Partio is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gower had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gower throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Partio lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gower feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Partio's calf.
Partio throws a body punch but Gower moves out of range.
Partio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gower throws a right hand that misses
and Partio counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gower is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Partio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gower moves out of range of the leg kick from Partio.
Gower avoids the body shot from Partio.
Gower swings widly with a right hand
letting Partio counter with a right hand.
Partio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A clash of legs there as Gower blocks the low kick.
Partio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gower drops his hands momentarily and Partio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Partio. That's going to slow Gower down.
Gower uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Partio.
A looping hook to the body misses from Partio. Gower does a little dance to reset his feet.
Partio is looking to land body kicks.
Gower quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gower throws a solid leg kick but Partio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gower.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katu Partio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Katu Partio's cut.
That's time! Gower's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gower throws a front kick aimed at Partio's knee but Partio avoids it well.
Partio has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Partio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gower's head.
Partio tries a head kick but it misses.
Partio slips a straight right by Gower.
Partio misses with a hook. Gower ducked under it nicely.
Gower appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Partio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gower was well out of range. Poor timing from Partio.
Some bone on bone action there as Gower checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Gower wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gower.
Gower moves into range and clinches up with Partio.
Gower can't find room to land a body shot as Partio controls the action.
Gower blocks a body shot from Partio.
Partio has a couple of punches blocked by Gower.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gower tries to throw a body punch but Partio avoids it by throwing Gower back against the cage.
Partio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Partio swings for the body but Gower moves out of range.
Partio with a jab.
Partio digs a good body shot into Gower's ribs.
Gower throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Partio throws a low kick but Gower moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Partio throws a good cross that connects.
Partio takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Partio jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good work by Gower as he checks the leg kick.
Gower takes a swing at Partio's ribcage but misses.
Gower throws a shot from downtown. Partio moves away and avoids it.
Partio misses the jab.
Gower was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Partio connects with a crisp jab.
Gower tries to land a body kick
and Partio counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Katu Partio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gower pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Partio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gower blocks a head kick by Partio.
Partio looks to land a left hand but Gower moved out of range nicely.
Partio misses with a hook. Gower ducked under it nicely.
Gower chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Partio moves out of range as Gower strikes.
Partio just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio misses with a leg kick.
Gower scores with a kick to the body.
Gower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Partio throws a leg kick
and Gower counters with an inside leg kick.
Partio throws a head kick that half lands.
Partio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Partio appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gower looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Partio thows a leg kick but Gower checks it
and Gower counters with a good low kick that Partio was not able to check.
Partio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gower manages to avoid it.
Partio throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gower counters with a nice uppercut.
Partio scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gower has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Partio.
Partio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gower scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gower connects with a right hand. Partio shakes it off.
Sloppy strikes from Gower. Those never looked like landing.
Gower throws out a leg kick but Partio moves out of range and Gower only half commits.
Gower is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Partio.
Partio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Partio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gower throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Partio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Partio throws a body punch but Gower moves out of range.
Partio moves out of range as Gower strikes.
Partio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Partio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gower momentarily.
Partio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gower swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Partio lands a jab to Gower's midsection.
Partio takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gower slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gower connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Partio moves out of range as Gower throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gower fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Partio.
Partio throws a lazy head kick
and Gower counters with an inside leg kick.
Partio has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Partio connects with a body shot that sends Gower's belly button to the back.
Partio tries a low kick but Gower avoids it.
Nice body kick from Gower.
Gower throws a leg kick but Partio sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Gower there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Partio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gower swivels and escapes.
As Partio tries to get set, Gower tries to push him back and clinch up but Partio manages to avoid the attempt.
Partio throws a right hand that misses
and Gower counters with a nice uppercut.
Partio misses with a wild body shot.
Partio throws a push kick but Gower slaps the foot to one side.
Both fighters circling a little - Gower finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio scores with a hook.
Gower looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gower pushes Partio up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gower.
Gower tries a body shot but Partio blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jeff Gower will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Katu Partio's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Partio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Partio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gower. Gower circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gower tries to close the distance and clinch but Partio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gower moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPartio.
Partio throws a half hearted mid kick.
Partio checks a leg kick.
Partio moves out of range as Gower throws a body kick.
Gower moves into range and clinches up with Partio.
Gower throws a punch but it's blocked by Partio.
Partio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Gower.
Gower looks for the body kick but Partio saw that one coming.
A big right from Partio misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gower takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gower wants to clinch up but Partio keeps it at a distance.
Gower is looking to slow Partio down with leg kicks.
Partio misses with a body shot
and Gower counters with an outside leg kick.
Gower takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Partio.
Gower scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No joy there for Gower, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Partio changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gower looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gower wants to get back to his feet but Partio drags him back down.
Partio misses with the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Partio seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Gower is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gower wants to control but Partio postures up.
The strikes coming from Partio are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ground and pound from Partio seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gower struggling a bit here.
Partio creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gower sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The strikes coming from Partio are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gower defending against the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gower tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Partio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Partio throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gower dodges the ground and pound from Partio.
Gower has one of Partio's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Partio controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio scores with punches from side control.
Partio is looking to take a break and control but Gower is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Partio just content to control the position.
Gower avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Partio.
Gower is trying to buck Partio off.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Partio throws a lazy uppercut
and Gower makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Partio really felt that one!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio checks a low kick from Gower.
Partio punishes Gower's body with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the liver by Gower. Beautiful body shot.
Partio checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gower tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Partio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gower scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Partio doesn't seem bothered though.
Gower moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Partio throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Gower. Beautiful body shot.
Gower clinches up with Partio and pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Gower as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partio throws a punch but it's blocked by Gower.
Partio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gower misses with the head strike.
Gower pushes Partio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Partio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Katu Partio just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Katu Partio's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Partio goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice sprawl there from Gower as Partio shoots in.
Gower uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Partio.
Gower slips a straight right by Partio.
Gower avoids the body shot from Partio.
Partio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fighters circling - Partio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the liver by Partio. Beautiful body shot.
Gower connects with a solid leg kick.
Gower misses with a low kick.
Partio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gower walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Partio checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gower displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Partio throws out the jab.
Gower takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Partio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gower fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Partio manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Partio scores with a jab to the body.
Gower throws a jab but it's blocked by Partio.
A jab from Gower misses.
Partio lands a jab to the nose.
Gower closes the distance and clinches.
Partio has a couple of punches blocked by Gower.
Partio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Partio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Partio prevents a body shot from Gower.
Gower blocks a body shot from Partio.
Partio lands a right hand.
Gower blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Partio blocks an uppercut.
Gower tries to throw a body punch but Partio avoids it by throwing Gower back against the cage.
Gower lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Partio breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gower throws an off balance right hand
and Partio counters with a body kick that stops Gower in his tracks momentarily.
Gower cracks Partio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Partio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gower goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Partio moves out of range of the leg kick from Gower.
Partio fakes the leg kick and cracks Gower in the body.
Gower throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Partio throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gower on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gower looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Partio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gower.
Gower throws a body shot but no joy.
Gower scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Partio cracks the inside of Gower's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Partio. That's going to slow Gower down.
Gower connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Partio lands a right hook to the body.
Gower avoids a kick to the body.
Partio just misses with a punch to the body.
Gower scores with a kick to the midsection.
Partio blocks a jab.
Gower throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gower looks for the body kick but Partio saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Partio.
Gower with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Partio cracks the inside of Gower's front leg.
Partio keeps the fight on the outside.
Partio throws a looping overhand right but Gower ducks down to avoid it.
Gower throws a jab when Partio was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio checks the leg kick.
Partio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gower paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Partio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gower lunges at Partio with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Partio's hand.
Partio has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gower.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Partio.
Partio is looking to land body kicks.
Partio avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gower walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Partio checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gower motions for Partio to come forward. Gower throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gower takes one on the button.
Partio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Partio.
Gower explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Katu Partio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Katu Partio's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Partio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gower half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gower throws a jab but it's blocked by Partio.
Partio feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gowers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gower gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gower blocks a low kick nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Partio.
Gower throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
Gower lands a jab-cross combination.
Partio throws a head kick that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gower crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Partio - the referee stops the clock and Gower gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Partio. Gower manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gower tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Partio is able to avoid easily.
Gower lands with an uppercut that bounces Partio off the cage and back into range.
Gower bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Partio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gower is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gower looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gower looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gower.
Gower fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gower does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gower tries to clinch there but Partio circles away.
Partio bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Crunch! Partio slams his shin into Gower's torso.
An inside leg kick lands from Gower.
Partio blocks a head kick by Gower.
Gower takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gower loads up on a big right hand but Partio slips the punch.
Gower avoids the head kick by Partio.
Nice defenses there by Gower.
The fighters circling - Gower throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jeff Gower has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gower throws a series of punches but Partio moves out of range.
Partio throws a leg kick but Gower checks it.
Partio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Partio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Partio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Partio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gower.
Partio catches Gower with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gower with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Partio to score with a decent uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Partio there.
Partio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Gower.
Gower keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gower takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gower lands with a hook. Partio tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gower looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gower walks into a stiff left hand from Partio.
Gower throws a body kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Partio. Beautiful body shot.
Partio thuds his right hand into Gower's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slapping leg kick lands for Partio.
Partio moves out of range of the strikes.
Partio looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gower!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gower on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Partio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gower keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio throws an elbow but Gower slips to the side and avoids it well.
Partio creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gower sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Partio throwing strikes but Gower manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Partio is looking to regain half guard here but Gower keeps moving and retains side control.
Partio gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Partio regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Katu Partio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Partio 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 48:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Karol Mirowski (ranked 6 p4p, 2 weight class) and Selfie Lord (ranked 54 p4p, 9 weight class). Mirowski comes into the arena with Mercy blaring out of the sound system. Selfie Lord is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Karol Mirowski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Selfie Lord!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lord throws a hook to the side of Mirowski's head but Mirowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karol Mirowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mirowski ducks under a wild hook from Lord.
Lord misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mirowski. Lord does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lord misses with a hook.
Mirowski quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mirowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mirowski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Lord on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lord misses the jab.
Mirowski appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lord, right into the meat.
Mirowski wants to clinch up but Lord keeps it at a distance.
Lord appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mirowski misses with a looping right.
Mirowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mirowski fakes the leg kick and cracks Lord in the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirowski misses with a looping right.
Mirowski looks to land a right hand but Lord moved out of range.
Mirowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lord looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lord lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mirowski. Lord does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lord now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mirowski misses with a hook to the body
and Lord cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mirowski lands a jab to the nose.
Lord is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mirowski.
Lord takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little jabbing left from Lord on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mirowski connects with a right hand. Lord shakes it off.
Mirowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lord.
Lord thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lord throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mirowski throws a good cross that connects.
Nice body kick from Lord.
Mirowski connects with a jab.
Mirowski scores with a jab. Lord acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lord misses with a looping left.
Mirowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Lord swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lord lands a nice looking body shot.
A big right from Mirowski misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lord.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lord fails to land with a series of punches.
Mirowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lord can pounce on him.
Mirowski throws a sloppy head kick
and Lord counters with a nice uppercut.
Lord connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mirowski. Mirowski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mirowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lord.
Mirowski scores with a nice right hand.
Mirowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lord lands a lovely overhand right.
Mirowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Lord counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lord looks to throw the jab but Mirowski is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Mirowski.
Lord shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mirowski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lord bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mirowski's head.
Mirowski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lord counters with a nice body shot.
Mirowski misses with a straight left.
Mirowski misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Lord was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lord misses with a body shot.
Mirowski throws a looping overhand right but Lord ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirowski takes a swing at Lord's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Lord does no damage.
Mirowski throws a jab when Lord was well out of range.
Lord avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lord looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lord waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mirowski.
Mirowski stalks Lord and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lord's face. Lord staggers backwards, shaken.
Lord misses the shot to the body.
Mirowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lord throws a lazy uppercut
and Mirowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Mirowski misses.
Mirowski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lord looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lord misses with a wild body shot.
Mirowski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lord has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lord is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mirowski.
Mirowski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lord instigates a clinch.
Mirowski misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirowski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mirowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mirowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lord manages to avoid it.
Lord scores with a body shot.
Mirowski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lord throws a body punch but Mirowski moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Mirowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lord slips a straight right by Mirowski.
Mirowski is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jab, jab by Mirowski - just one landing.
Mirowski throws a nice looking combination but Lord bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mirowski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mirowski.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mirowski is trying to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lord fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lord fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lord.
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 Karol Mirowski will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jab by Lord.
Good leg kick by Mirowski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lord moves out of range of the strikes.
Lord wants to slow Mirowski down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice straight punches there by Mirowski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mirowski.
Lord cracks Mirowski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mirowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lord stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lord throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Mirowski misses.
A little jabbing left from Lord on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mirowski misses with a hook. Lord ducked under it nicely.
Mirowski misses with a looping left.
Mirowski takes a swing at Lord's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Lord is just out of range.
Mirowski walks into a stiff left hand from Lord.
Mirowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mirowski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lord. Lord obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lord staying out of range there.
Lord chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mirowski can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirowski misses with a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Lord. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lord.
Lord throws a body punch but Mirowski moves out of range.
Mirowski is looking to clinch.
Lord let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mirowski thows a leg kick but Lord checks it
and Lord cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mirowski throws out a loose jab but Lord uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirowski walks into a jab.
Mirowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lord counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mirowski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mirowski tries to clinch up but Lord circles away and keeps his distance.
Mirowski scores with a hook to the body. Lord takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mirowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mirowski swings widly with a right hand
and Lord counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Karol Mirowski has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lord.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice uppercut there from Mirowski.
Lord has Mirowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Mirowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Lord controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mirowski.
Lord breaks from the clinch.
Karol Mirowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Mirowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lord makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lord throws out a loose jab but Mirowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lord connects with a high kick.
Mirowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Lord counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mirowski defending well as Lord loads up on a big left hand.
Mirowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mirowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lord misses with a low kick.
Lord throws a body punch but Mirowski moves out of range.
Lord throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mirowski.
Mirowski throws a hook but Lord avoids it easily.
Mirowski clinches up with Lord and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lord.
Lord throws a punch but it's blocked by Mirowski.
Mirowski keeps control of Lord as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lord misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirowski tries to work over Lord's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lord misses with the head strike.
Lord escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Mirowski does it's job there.
Lord walks into a left hand.
Lord just misses with a punch to the body.
Mirowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lord throws out the jab.
Mirowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mirowski avoids the body shot from Lord.
Mirowski misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Mirowski.
Lord throws an overhand right that lands on Mirowski's shoulder, as Mirowski tries to avoid the shot.
Lord throws a jab but it's blocked by Mirowski.
Lord tries to clinch there but Mirowski circles away.
Mirowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lord checks a leg kick nicely.
Lord throws a jab when Mirowski was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirowski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lord counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lord misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Mirowski misses.
Lord looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lord misses with a kick to the body.
Mirowski gets a clinch.
Mirowski manages to break the clinch.
Mirowski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mirowski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lord avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mirowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Lord connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mirowski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mirowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mirowski scores with the left hand. Lord knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirowski tries to land a front kick but Lord steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lord slips a jab from Mirowski.
Lord tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mirowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Lord.
Lord tries a head kick but it misses.
Mirowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lord.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Selfie Lord showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Karol Mirowski's cut.
That's time! Mirowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mirowski misses with a left hand
and Lord counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mirowski thinking.
Lord's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lord throws out a loose jab but Mirowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lord lands a nice shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Mirowski as he connects with a hook.
Lord uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mirowski.
Lord steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mirowski.
Mirowski tries a low kick but Lord avoids it.
A jab from Lord misses.
Lord scores with a sloppy right hand. Mirowski should have avoided that one.
Lord throws out a leg kick but Mirowski moves out of range and Lord only half commits.
Lord misses with a wild body shot.
Mirowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirowski throws a right hand that misses
and Lord counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lord ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lord takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lord misses with a hook. Mirowski ducked under it nicely.
Mirowski was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lord swings for the body but Mirowski moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirowski misses with a leg kick.
Lord fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mirowski.
A jab from Mirowski misses.
Lord looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mirowski throwing a counter right hand but Lord manages to avoid it.
Lord steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mirowski.
Mirowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lord avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lord circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lord is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mirowski.
Mirowski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lord in his tracks.
Lord misses with a straight left.
Lord throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Lord misses.
Mirowski misses with an uppercut. Lord saw that one coming.
Mirowski lands with a nice body punch.
Lord throws a looping overhand right but Mirowski ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Mirowski misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lord.
Lord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mirowski manages to avoid it.
Jab by Lord.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A good leg kick by Lord.
Mirowski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lord counters with a thumping low kick.
The fighters circling - Lord throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mirowski throwing a counter right hand but Lord manages to avoid it.
Mirowski slips a straight right by Lord.
Mirowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mirowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lord connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mirowski slips under a jab from Lord.
Lord moves away from the strike by Mirowski.
Decent striking displayed by Lord there.
Lord moves away from the strike by Mirowski.
Lord rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mirowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Mirowski misses its intended target.
Mirowski misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Lord releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mirowski manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Mirowski.
Lord tries to clinch but Mirowski is having none of it.
Mirowski feints a jab promting Lord to slip. Mirowski then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lord slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Lord throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Mirowski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mirowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mirowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lord.
Lord ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mirowski moves away.
A jab from Lord misses.
Mirowski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lord under the eye.
Lord scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Mirowski misses.
A good leg kick by Mirowski.
Lord misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mirowski.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mirowski 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 Lord has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lord and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lord connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mirowski's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mirowski tries to move into range but Lord moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mirowski sizes up Lord with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mirowski is looking to chop away at Lord's legs.
Mirowski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lord fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lord, as that shot connected.
Lord misses with a body kick.
It looked like Mirowski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mirowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lord misses the shot to the body.
Lord lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lord.
Lord has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lord there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lord has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lord looks to land a left hand but Mirowski moved out of range nicely.
Mirowski throws an off balance right hand
and Lord counters with a series of strikes. Mirowski will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirowski connects with a looping right hand.
A cross from Mirowski lands.
Jab, jab by Mirowski - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Selfie Lord really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karol Mirowski's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mirowski throws the left hand but Lord avoids the punch easily.
Lord fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lord staying out of range there.
Lord throws a looping overhand right but Mirowski ducks down to avoid it.
Mirowski misses with a straight left.
Lord slips under a jab from Mirowski.
Lord dips to his left and cracks Mirowski with an uppercut!
Mirowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mirowski misses with a hook to the body
and Lord counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lord throws a jab when Mirowski was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirowski is looking to clinch but Lord is avoiding it.
Lord throws a hook but Mirowski blocks it.
The fighters circling - Mirowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lord connects with a leg kick. Mirowski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mirowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Lord is just out of range.
Mirowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lord throws a poor cross that misses
and Mirowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lord slips a jab from Mirowski.
Lord slips a straight right by Mirowski.
Mirowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lord feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mirowskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lord moves into the clinch.
Mirowski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lord backwards.
Lord takes a shot to the head.
Mirowski has Lord pressed against the cage, preventing Lord from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lord wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lord throws a punch but it's blocked by Mirowski.
Mirowski can't find room to land a body shot as Lord controls the action.
Lord lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mirowski backwards.
Mirowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mirowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mirowski working aggressively here.
Mirowski working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lord lands a hook that snaps the head of Mirowski backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lord pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mirowski looks to throw the jab but Lord is out of range.
Mirowski cracks the inside of Lord's front leg.
Mirowski throws a leg kick but Lord checks it.
Mirowski checks the leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Mirowski. Those never looked like landing.
Mirowski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Karol Mirowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mirowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mirowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mirowski throws a hook but Lord blocks it.
Lord doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mirowski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mirowski ducks under a wild hook from Lord.
Lord misses with an uppercut.
Mirowski misses with a hook.
Lord just misses with a punch to the body.
Mirowski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lord throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mirowski counters with a thumping low kick.
Mirowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mirowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Mirowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lord sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mirowski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lord on the side of the head.
Lord misses with a hook. Mirowski ducked under it nicely.
Mirowski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lord doesn't seem bothered though.
Lord misses with a body shot.
Mirowski misses with a few strikes there.
Mirowski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lord looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lord scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mirowski sizes up Lord with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lord ducks under a wild hook from Mirowski.
Lord throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mirowski.
Mirowski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mirowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lord.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lord moves away from the strike by Mirowski.
Mirowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Mirowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mirowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lord.
Lord loads up on a big right hand but Mirowski slips the punch.
Mirowski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lord throws a right hand that misses
and Mirowski counters with a straight right hand.
Lord connects with a solid leg kick.
Mirowski tries to clinch up.
Lord throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mirowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lord loads up on a big right hand but Mirowski slips the punch.
Mirowski misses with a hook. Lord ducked under it nicely.
Mirowski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circling - Mirowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lord 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.
Lord misses with a right hand
and Mirowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karol Mirowski had his way with Selfie Lord in that round.
The cut man is working on Karol Mirowski'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!
Lord moves in looking to clinch but Mirowski pushes him off.
Mirowski connects with a solid leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mirowski.
Mirowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch lands to the side of Lord 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mirowski jabs at Lord's body.
Mirowski throws a lazy uppercut
and Lord counters with an outside leg kick.
Mirowski blocks a jab.
Lord scores with a leg kick.
Lord is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mirowski.
Mirowski connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirowski misses with a left hand
and Lord cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mirowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lord ducks under a wild hook from Mirowski.
Mirowski misses with a hook.
Mirowski lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lord walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mirowski.
Lord throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lord jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A low kick from Mirowski misses
and Lord counters with a three punch combo that has Mirowski backing up. Mirowski nods at Lord to acknowledge the strikes.
Lord keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mirowski sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mirowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Lord counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mirowski lands a jab to the nose.
Lord lands a glancing blow to the side of Mirowski's head.
Mirowski lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lord loads up on a big right hand but Mirowski slips the punch.
Mirowski tries to clinch there but Lord circles away.
A jab from Mirowski finds it's way through Lord's defenses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lord.
Mirowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mirowski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lord gets a clinch.
Lord blocks an uppercut.
Lord blocks an uppercut.
Lord lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mirowski fails to land.
Mirowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Lord controls his hands.
Mirowski lands with a left to the head.
Mirowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lord tries to break the clinch but Mirowski is controlling the position.
Lord misses with a body punch.
Mirowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Lord uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lord wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mirowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mirowski can't find room to land a body shot as Lord controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lord.
Lord lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lord misses with some punches.
Mirowski blocks an uppercut.
Lord blocking some punches.
Lord blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lord misses with some punches.
Mirowski lands a body punch.
Lord misses with a punch on the inside.
Mirowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lord's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Lord.
Mirowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lord breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lord takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mirowski. Lord does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lord lands a nice hook to Mirowski's body. Mirowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mirowski looks to land a right hand but Lord moved out of range.
Lord misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mirowski.
Mirowski throws a looping overhand right but Lord ducks down to avoid it.
Lord looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirowski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lord misses with a body shot.
Mirowski blocks a jab.
It looked like Mirowski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mirowski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lord connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mirowski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A left lands for Lord.
Lord misses with a straight right.
Mirowski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lord counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Lord.
Lord thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donk. Mirowski catches Lord right on the button with a cross.
Lord throws a leg kick but Mirowski sees it coming and moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Mirowski misses the target.
Lord throws a solid leg kick but Mirowski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lord.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirowski connects with a crisp jab.
Lord throws a series of punches but Mirowski moves out of range.
Mirowski avoids the body shot from Lord.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Selfie Lord.
I think Lord 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 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Selfie Lord!
Selfie Lord is the new featherweight champion!
Selfie Lord thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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