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WPFC 29 - Owens vs. Inoue PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Lenin (ranked 4962 p4p, 403 weight class) and Dwight Edgar (ranked 5821 p4p, 432 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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145 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
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BJJ White Belt
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vladimir Lenin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dwight Edgar!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edgar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lenin avoids the head kick by Edgar.
Edgar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lenin rushes Edgar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lenin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lenin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Edgar avoiding damage as Lenin throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lenin obliges.
Lenin lands a damaging elbow.
Lenin scores a nice knee to the body.
Edgar is looking to control Lenin's arms but Lenin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Edgar has his back to the cage.
Lenin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Edgar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Lenin.
Edgar looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lenin working Edgar over with knees to the body.
Edgar tries to stall but Lenin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lenin obliges.
Lenin crunches a lovely knee into Edgar's ribcage.
Lenin lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Lenin.
Edgar takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lenin lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lenin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Edgar's defenses.
Lenin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Edgar's coach down at Blanc Fitness Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Edgar's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lenin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lenin lands a nice knee to the body.
Lenin scores a nice knee to the body.
Lenin lands a nice knee to the body.
Lenin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Edgar's face.
Lenin lands an elbow that stopped Edgar in his tracks for a moment.
Lenin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Edgar's face.
Lenin landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lenin lands a nice elbow.
Lenin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lenin landing knees to the head.
Lenin lands an elbow inside that Edgar shrugs off.
Lenin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lenin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Edgar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Lenin.
Lenin lands a good knee to the midsection. Edgar won't want to take too many of those.
Lenin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lenin lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lenin with a knee to the head.
Lenin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lenin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lenin connects with a knee to the head.
Edgar has Lenin pressed against the cage.
Edgar scores a nice knee to the body.
Lenin misses with a knee to the head.
Edgar unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Edgar creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lenin's defenses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Edgar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lenin misses with an elbow strike.
Lenin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lenin missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lenin throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lenin trying to land knees to the body.
Edgar blocks an elbow strike from Lenin.
Edgar is trying to maintain a safe position but Lenin gets an underhook and turns Edgar into the cage.
Lenin trying to land knees to the body.
Edgar unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Edgar avoids a wild elbow strike from Lenin.
Edgar taking a breather.
Edgar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lenin is keeping busy.
Edgar tries to stall but Lenin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lenin.
Lenin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Edgar is defending well for now.
Edgar stalls.
Edgar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dwight Edgar.
Lenin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Edgar counters with a body kick that stops Lenin in his tracks momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgar keeps the fight on the outside.
Lenin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Edgar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lenin tries to clinch but Edgar is having none of it.
Lenin instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lenin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Edgar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Edgar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lenin tries to land knees in the clinch but Edgar avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Lenin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lenin tries to clinch up but Edgar circles away and keeps his distance.
Edgar is looking for the big counter here.
Lenin tries to clinch there but Edgar circles away.
Edgar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Edgar swats away the attempt to clinch by Lenin.
Lenin pushes Edgar up against the cage in a clinch.
Lenin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lenin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lenin with a knee to the head.
Lenin lands an elbow inside.
Lenin lands a nice elbow.
Edgar is trying to stall.
Edgar is breathing heavily.
Edgar trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lenin lands a nice elbow.
Edgar is trying to stall.
Lenin letting Edgar take a breather here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Edgar trying to stall but Lenin improves his position.
Edgar looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dwight Edgar.
Lenin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Edgar swats away the attempt to clinch by Lenin.
As Lenin backs off Edgar throws a huge counter combo but Lenin manages to avoid it all.
Lenin tries to clinch up.
Lenin instigates a clinch.
Edgar avoiding damage as Lenin throws knees to the body.
Lenin missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lenin avoiding damage as Edgar throws knees to the body.
Lenin landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Lenin.
Lenin lands an elbow just above Edgar 's eye.
Lenin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Edgar's face.
Lenin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lenin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A knee to the head by Lenin.
Lenin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lenin with a knee to the head.
Lenin landing knees to the body.
Edgar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Edgar is trying to stall.
Edgar is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Edgar takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lenin lands a good knee to the midsection. Edgar won't want to take too many of those.
Lenin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lenin lands a good knee to the midsection. Edgar won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lenin landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Lenin.
Edgar stalling in the clinch but Lenin improves position.
Lenin lands an elbow inside that Edgar shrugs off.
Edgar taking a breather.
Edgar takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lenin missing with knees to the body.
Lenin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lenin missing with knees to the body.
Edgar unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lenin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lenin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Edgar avoiding damage.
Edgar trying to control the position but instead, Lenin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Edgar into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Edgar takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lenin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lenin scores with a knee to the head.
Lenin managing to block the knees to the body from Edgar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edgar using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lenin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edgar can do to turn this around?
Knees in the clinch landing for Lenin.
Edgar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Lenin.
Lenin managing to block the knees to the body from Edgar.
Lenin landing knees to the body.
Lenin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Edgar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lenin lands a nice knee to the body.
Edgar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Come on Edgar - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lenin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Edgar looking to stall.
Edgar tries to stall but Lenin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Edgar is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Lenin has denied him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Lenin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lenin rushes Edgar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lenin trying to land knees to the body.
Lenin lands an elbow inside that Edgar shrugs off.
Lenin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Edgar avoiding damage as Lenin throws knees to the body.
Lenin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Edgar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Edgar trying to stall but Lenin improves his position.
Edgar stalling in the clinch but Lenin improves position.
Edgar trying to control the position but instead, Lenin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Edgar into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lenin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lenin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lenin trying to land knees to the body.
Lenin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lenin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lenin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lenin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lenin lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lenin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Edgar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lenin avoids it.
Lenin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Edgar's face.
Edgar looking to slow down the pace here.
Edgar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Edgar stalling in the clinch but Lenin improves position.
Edgar controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dwight Edgar.
Edgar keeps the fight on the outside.
Edgar feints a counter leg kick.
Edgar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Edgar scores with a leg kick.
Lenin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar misses with a leg kick
and Lenin counters by clinching up.
Edgar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lenin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Edgar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lenin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lenin lands an elbow that stopped Edgar in his tracks for a moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Edgar stalling in the clinch but Lenin improves position.
Edgar takes a knee right on the jaw!
Edgar takes an elbow to the forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edgar takes a knee right on the jaw!
Edgar is trying to stall.
Lenin avoids a wild elbow strike from Edgar.
Lenin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lenin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lenin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Edgar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lenin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lenin lands an elbow that stopped Edgar in his tracks for a moment.
Edgar trying to stall but Lenin improves his position.
Lenin landing knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lenin as Edgar tries to tie him up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Edgar trying to stall but Lenin improves his position.
Edgar seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dwight Edgar.
Edgar keeps the fight on the outside.
Edgar tries to bum rush Lenin with a series of wild strikes but Lenin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lenin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Edgar.
Lenin darts in and clinches Edgar up against the cage.
Lenin lands an elbow inside that Edgar shrugs off.
Lenin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lenin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Edgar's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Edgar.
Lenin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Edgar.
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!
Lenin lands an elbow that stopped Edgar in his tracks for a moment.
Edgar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Edgar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Edgar gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lenin scores a nice knee to the body.
Edgar lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lenin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lenin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Edgar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lenin landing knees to the body.
Vladimir Lenin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Edgar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lenin is defending well for now.
Dwight Edgar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lenin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lenin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Lenin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lenin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Lenin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Glennville (ranked 4143 p4p, 457 weight class) and Mayson Benjamin (ranked 5026 p4p, 512 weight class). Roy Glennville could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mayson Benjamin's chin.
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217 lbs
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204 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Glennville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mayson Benjamin!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benjamin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Glennville moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Glennville looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Benjamin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glennville moves away.
Glennville lands a big head kick that sends Benjamin tumbling to the mat! Glennville takes a step backwards and waves Benjamin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Benjamin is rocked!
It looks like Mayson Benjamin has been cut.
Benjamin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Glennville counters with a nice low kick that buckles Benjamin's knee momentarily.
Benjamin is still on wobbly legs! Can Glennville finish him?
Glennville connects with a leg kick. Benjamin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Benjamin misses with a body shot
and Glennville counters with a nice low kick that buckles Benjamin's knee momentarily.
Benjamin seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benjamin misses the shot to the body.
Benjamin throws a lazy uppercut
and Glennville counters with a good, hard body kick but Benjamin shrugs it off.
Mayson Benjamin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benjamin looks winded!
Benjamin wants to stay close but Glennville steps back to make room for something. Benjamin seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Glennville and Benjamin drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Roy Glennville!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Stepanov (ranked 5680 p4p, 436 weight class) and Sting Fire (ranked 2542 p4p, 260 weight class). Sting Fire has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantin Stepanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sting Fire!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Fire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stepanov swings widly with a right hand
and Fire counters with a nice uppercut.
Fire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepanov.
Fire throws a counter combo.
Fire moves out of range of the strikes.
Fire only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stepanov cracks Fire with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanov misses with a straight right.
Fire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanov.
Fire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stepanov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Konstantin Stepanov has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stepanov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fire is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fire struggling a bit here.
Stepanov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fire down.
Stepanov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fire to see if he's OK.
Fire tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stepanov landing strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fire can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fire is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fire takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fire wants to control but Stepanov postures up.
Stepanov trying to control the position but Fire is working away.
Stepanov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Check out the look on Stepanov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Stepanov lands a few punches from side control.
Stepanov is trying to get an arm triangle but Fire is defending well.
Stepanov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fire is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fire can't do much from the bottom here.
Fire takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Stepanov working the ground and pound.
Stepanov working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepanov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stepanov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stepanov cracks Fire with a big elbow.
Stepanov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stepanov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stepanov landing a few strikes.
Fire is trying to control Stepanov's posture but Stepanov avoids it.
Stepanov working the ground and pound.
Stepanov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fire is rocked!
Fire takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fire is still in real trouble! Can Stepanov finish him?
Stepanov lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Fire! Stepanov senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Fire out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Konstantin Stepanov!
Konstantin Stepanov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Maia (ranked 3400 p4p, 380 weight class) and Lawrence Albert Connor (ranked 4243 p4p, 436 weight class). Albert Connor has chosen MVP Theme song as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Dan Maia has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dan Maia seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lawrence Albert Connor!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albert Connor throws a nice looking combination but Maia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Albert Connor misses with a series of wild punches.
Albert Connor throws a lazy head kick
and Maia counters with a takedown into side control.
Maia is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Albert Connor is trying to escape and Maia transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Albert Connor is forced to tap! Nice work there by Maia! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Maia!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dan Maia thanked Hot Spunk for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Lawrence Albert Connor stepped up to the mic, saying 'This fighter, Stalker Frank W. Jameson of MI gives Death Threat to me, Lawrence A. Connor of VA. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin King (ranked 3426 p4p, 316 weight class) and Barael Barbarian (ranked 2939 p4p, 282 weight class). Barael Barbarian will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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265 lbs
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Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Barael Barbarian!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbarian connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
King slips a jab from Barbarian.
King closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - King lands in his opponent's guard.
Barbarian is looking to stand up but King isn't so interested in that idea.
King passes into half guard.
Barbarian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with King. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barbarian is trying to stand.
King is looking for a kimura but Barbarian is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for King to get the leverage.
King is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barbarian sees it coming and defends easily.
Barbarian is looking to improve his position.
King seems to be working for a kimura but Barbarian defends the submission attempt.
Barbarian tries to roll over but King keeps him under control.
King controlling the action here.
Barbarian is trying to stand back up but King is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbarian wants to get back to full guard.
King is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Barbarian is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin King!
Our winner, Kevin King, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivar Lothbrok (ranked 3868 p4p, 430 weight class) and Eli McDonell (ranked 1932 p4p, 251 weight class). McDonell is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mike Oldfield - Nuclear. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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176 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivar Lothbrok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Eli McDonell!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonell connects with a jab.
McDonell thumps Lothbrok with a low kick.
McDonell throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McDonell explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McDonell throws the left hand but Lothbrok avoids the punch easily.
No luck for Lothbrok with that takedown attempt.
McDonell flicks out a counter leg kick but Lothbrok steps away.
McDonell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDonell lunges at Lothbrok with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lothbrok's hand.
Lothbrok takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lothbrok throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonell throws a low kick, looking for Lothbrok's leg but Lothbrok calmly moves out of range.
Lothbrok half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McDonell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lothbrok counters with a shoot takedown. McDonell fights it but they end up in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lothbrok wants to pass the guard but McDonell is keeping the position.
Lothbrok stops McDonell from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McDonell can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lothbrok wants to control from the top but McDonell keeps moving.
McDonell wants to stand but Lothbrok is controlling the position.
McDonell is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Lothbrok wants to pass the guard but McDonell is keeping the position.
McDonell wants to stand up but Lothbrok is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McDonell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lothbrok takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McDonell lands with a hook. Lothbrok tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McDonell's half guard.
McDonell scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Lothbrok manages to mount him!
Lothbrok lands a big elbow.
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!
Lothbrok controlling the position easily from mount.
McDonell wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Lothbrok has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! McDonell taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivar Lothbrok!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Ivanov (ranked 2312 p4p, 261 weight class) and Abdur Rahman Hodges (ranked 4097 p4p, 415 weight class). Abdur Rahman Hodges will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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155 lbs
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158 lbs
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Brawler
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abdur Rahman Hodges!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov tries for a takedown but Hodges sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ivanov misses with a takedown
and Hodges counters with a one-two to the body.
Ivanov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hodges counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ivanov showed some decent athleticism there.
Hodges wants to improve his position but Ivanov is controlling well.
Hodges wants to control but Ivanov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hodges tries to roll over but Ivanov keeps him under control.
Hodges is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ivanov pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hodges manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov postures up.
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hodges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ivanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Hodges is retaining full guard.
Hodges is looking to sweep but instead, Ivanov has passed into half guard.
Ivanov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hodges with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hodges wants to get back to his feet.
Hodges trying to hold on to Ivanov's head to control him but Ivanov postures up.
Hodges preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hodges is trying to get back to full guard.
Ivanov is thwarting Hodges's attempts to control the position.
Hodges looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing that Ivanov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hodges wants to control but Ivanov passes into side.
Ivanov working away.
Ivanov stands up.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hodges sprawls well. Hodges wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ivanov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodges connects with the punch.
Hodges connects with an inside leg kick.
Hodges throws a looping overhand right but Ivanov ducks down to avoid it.
Ivanov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ivanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ivanov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hodges's head.
Hodges is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hodges looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hodges is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ivanov is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hodges has his foot on Ivanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ivanov works his way back into a safe position though.
Ivanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ivanov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hodges to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ivanov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hodges pulls down on the head and he's put Ivanov to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Abdur Rahman Hodges!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Irish Power (ranked 2010 p4p, 250 weight class) and Augustus Kratos (ranked 2498 p4p, 300 weight class). Kratos is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Choices. Augustus Kratos will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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185 lbs
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193 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Irish Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Augustus Kratos!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Power catches Kratos right on the button with a cross.
Kratos has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Power throws a big shot that misses.
Kratos swings for the body but Power moves out of range.
Power is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kratos.
A looping hook to the body misses from Power. Kratos does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kratos! But no joy.
Kratos moves away from the strike by Power.
Power throws a shot from downtown. Kratos moves away and avoids it.
Kratos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Power.
Kratos jabs Power right on the nose. Power blinks but takes it well.
Power shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Power misses with an uppercut.
Power throws a lazy right hand but Kratos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kratos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Power looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Power.
Power darts in and clinches Kratos up against the cage.
Kratos is trying to force a seperation but Power has the dominant position.
Power keeps control of Kratos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kratos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Power throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kratos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kratos swings for the body but Power moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kratos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Power.
Power misses with a right hand
and Kratos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kratos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kratos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kratos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Power with a body shot.
Power moves into the clinch.
Power working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Kratos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Power is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kratos's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kratos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kratos blocking some punches.
Kratos breaks from the clinch.
Kratos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kratos throws a hook but Power avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Power.
A nice combination there by Kratos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kratos lands with a good body shot.
Power throws a jab but it's blocked by Kratos.
Kratos slips a straight right by Power.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power throws a lazy right hand but Kratos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kratos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Power.
Kratos tries to keep at a distance but Power has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kratos can't break the clinch.
Kratos manages to break the clinch.
Kratos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Power.
Kratos stuns Power with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Power misses with a straight left.
Power dodges the punch combination from Kratos.
Kratos looks to land a right hand but Power moved out of range.
Kratos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Power moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch but Kratos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Power throws a jab but it's blocked by Kratos.
Power doesn't manage to clinch there - Kratos circles away.
Kratos slips a jab from Power.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kratos throws a series of punches but Power avoids them all with ease.
Kratos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kratos fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Power on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Power misses with an uppercut.
Kratos cracks a nice hook into Power's ribs.
Power is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Power is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kratos is looking for the big counter here.
Kratos misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Kratos misses its intended target.
A cross from Kratos lands.
Kratos closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kratos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Power backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Kratos. Those never looked like landing.
Power looks to land a combination but Kratos avoids it well.
Power fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kratos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kratos is looking for the big counter here.
Power fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kratos throws a jab when Power was well out of range.
Kratos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kratos keeps the fight on the outside.
Kratos lands with a straight right. Power didn't see that one coming.
Kratos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Power forces Kratos back against the cage and clinches.
Kratos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Power misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Kratos misses.
Kratos misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kratos takes one to the side of the head.
Kratos fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augustus Kratos dominated that round.
That's time! Power's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Power's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kratos under the eye.
Power slips under a jab from Kratos.
A jab from Power misses.
Kratos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Power with a body shot.
Kratos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Power looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kratos scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kratos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Power was well out of range. Poor timing from Kratos.
Kratos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Power misses the shot to the body.
Kratos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Power misses with a looping right.
Power doesn't manage to clinch there - Kratos circles away.
Augustus Kratos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power moves into range and clinches up with Kratos.
Power swings wildly with an uppercut but Kratos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kratos tries to circle away but Power has him pinned against the cage.
Power keeps control of Kratos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Kratos.
Kratos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Kratos there.
Power walks into a left hand.
Power is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kratos.
Power moves to clinch but Kratos breaks away
and Kratos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kratos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Power looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Augustus Kratos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Power throws a hook but Kratos blocks it.
Power slips a jab and a cross from Kratos.
Kratos with a jab.
Power misses with a body shot.
Kratos looks to land a left hand but Power moved out of range nicely.
Power moves out of range of the strikes.
Power pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kratos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kratos misses with a few strikes there.
Kratos lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power misses with an uppercut. Kratos saw that one coming.
Power lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kratos backs up against the cage.
It looks like Augustus Kratos has been cut.
Kratos slips under a jab.
Kratos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Power swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kratos.
Power clinches.
Kratos tries to break the clinch but Power is controlling the position.
Kratos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kratos is looking to break free of the clinch but Power has double underhooks.
Kratos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Power pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kratos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kratos missing with a left hand there. Power was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kratos looks to throw the jab but Power is out of range.
Power tries to clinch up.
Kratos throws a one two combo.
Power cracks Kratos with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kratos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Power throws out the jab.
Power is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kratos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Power tries to clinch there but Kratos circles away.
Kratos cracks Power with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Power throws an off balance right hand
and Kratos counters with a nice uppercut.
Power takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Power throws a series of punches but Kratos avoids them all with ease.
Power tries to clinch but Kratos is having none of it.
Power looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kratos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kratos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Power moves away.
Kratos scores with a nice strike.
Power misses with a looping right.
Kratos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kratos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Powers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kratos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kratos is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Power displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kratos throws out the jab.
Power misses with a lunging right hand
and Kratos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kratos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Power moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Power swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kratos throws a counter combo.
Kratos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Power.
Kratos throws a series of punches but Power avoids them all with ease.
Power tries to clinch there but Kratos circles away.
Power fails to land with a series of punches.
Power throws a big shot that misses.
Power throws out a loose jab but Kratos uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Power'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.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augustus Kratos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Augustus Kratos'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. This is the final round!
Kratos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kratos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Power takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Power takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kratos staying out of range there.
A left and a right from Kratos both land. Nice combination.
Kratos drops Power with a left right combo! Kratos follows him down to the ground into side control.
Power is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power can't do much from the bottom here.
Oh Power is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kratos tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kratos decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Power seems to have got his legs back now.
Kratos connects with the punch.
Kratos misses with a combination
letting Power counter with a right hand.
Kratos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Power circles away quickly and effectively.
As Kratos tries to get set, Power tries to push him back and clinch up but Kratos manages to avoid the attempt.
Kratos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kratos misses with a body shot.
Kratos lands a glancing blow to the side of Power's head.
Power throws a body punch but Kratos moves out of range.
Power displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kratos throws out the jab.
Kratos throws a shot to the body.
Kratos feints a jab promting Power to slip. Kratos then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Power slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kratos misses with a body shot
and Power connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Power fails with an attempt to clinch.
Power doesn't manage to clinch there - Kratos circles away.
Kratos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Power misses with a combination
and Kratos counters with a straight right hand.
Power throws a right and a left that Kratos avoids nicely.
Power takes the fight into the clinch.
Kratos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Kratos misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kratos misses with a two punch combination.
Power misses with a hook.
Power throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kratos closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Power throws a lazy right hand but Kratos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Power looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Power tries to clinch but Kratos moves out of range.
Power throws a hook to the side of Kratos's head but Kratos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kratos lands with a hook. Power tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Power swings for the body but Kratos moves out of range.
Power throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kratos.
Power scores with a shot to the body.
Kratos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Power. Power circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kratos avoids the body shot from Power.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kratos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Power cracks Kratos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kratos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A combination from Kratos does no damage.
Power is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kratos throws a hook but Power blocks it.
Kratos looks to land a combination but Power avoids it well.
Irish Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kratos throws a looping overhand right but Power ducks down to avoid it.
Power gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kratos.
Kratos tries to bum rush Power with a series of wild strikes but Power uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Power was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Power.
Kratos throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kratos misses with a double jab.
Power swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Power 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power closes the distance and clinches.
Kratos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Power lands a shoulder strike.
Kratos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Power lands with a left to the head.
Power tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kratos avoids it.
Kratos is looking to break free of the clinch but Power has double underhooks.
Power taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Power keeps control of Kratos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Irish Power has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kratos manages to break the clinch.
Kratos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Power moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Power is looking to clinch.
Kratos tries to bum rush Power with a series of wild strikes but Power uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kratos looks to land a combination. Power sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kratos moves away from the strike by Power.
Kratos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Power connects with a nice looking jab.
Kratos is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Augustus Kratos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kratos winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Augustus Kratos!
During a confident post fight interview, Augustus Kratos 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Babinski (ranked 1465 p4p, 171 weight class) and Edward Newgate (ranked 1626 p4p, 191 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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257 lbs
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285 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexei Babinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Edward Newgate!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newgate throws out a powerful jab.
Nice defenses there by Babinski.
It looked like Babinski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Newgate.
Babinski moves out of range as Newgate strikes.
Newgate punishes Babinski's body with a nice straight punch.
Newgate lands with a kick to the temple. Babinski shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Newgate moves into the clinch.
Babinski has a couple of punches blocked by Newgate.
Newgate throws a punch but it's blocked by Babinski.
Babinski prevents a body shot from Newgate.
I was talking to Babinski's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short left from Babinski.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Babinski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Babinski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Newgate.
Babinski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Newgates head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babinski can't find room to land a body shot as Newgate controls the action.
Babinski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Newgate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Newgate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babinski prevents a body shot from Newgate.
Newgate misses with some punches.
Babinski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Babinski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newgate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babinski can't find room to land a body shot as Newgate controls the action.
Babinski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babinski lands a body shot.
Newgate swings wildly with an uppercut but Babinski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babinski blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Babinski fails to land.
Newgate misses with the head strike.
Newgate blocks an uppercut.
Babinski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Newgate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Babinski lands a nice shot to the body.
Babinski misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Babinski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newgate fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Babinski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Babinski lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Babinski.
Newgate looks winded!
Babinski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newgate's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babinski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Babinski has a couple of punches blocked by Newgate.
Babinski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Newgate backwards.
Newgate lands a body shot in the clinch.
Newgate tries a body shot but Babinski blocks it.
Babinski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Babinski misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newgate.
Newgate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Babinski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Babinski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Babinski.
Babinski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babinski stalling against the cage.
Babinski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Newgate tries a body shot but Babinski blocks it.
Newgate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Babinski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Newgate jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Babinski walks away with a smile on his face. Newgate gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Newgate connects with a good right hand that stumbles Babinski. Babinski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Newgate looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Babinski moves forwards but Newgate connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Newgate misses with a right hand
and Babinski counters with a one-two to the body.
Newgate misses with an uppercut
and Babinski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Newgate tries to clinch up but Babinski circles away and keeps his distance.
Babinski thinks about countering with a body kick.
Babinski lands a big right hand that sends Newgate crashing to the mat! Babinski stays standing though and waves Newgate back to his feet!
Newgate is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newgate misses the shot to the body.
Babinski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babinski gets a clinch.
Babinski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Babinski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Newgate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Babinski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Babinski lands a nice shot to the body.
Newgate blocking some punches.
Babinski lands a nice uppercut.
Babinski misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Babinski.
Babinski lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Babinski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Babinski presses Newgate against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Babinski digs a right hand into Newgate's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Newgate's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Babinski pushes Newgate back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Babinski.
Babinski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Newgate backwards.
Babinski lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Babinski dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Babinski scores with a body shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Babinski here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Babinski slips a jab from Newgate.
Babinski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Newgate works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Babinski pushes Newgate up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Babinski on the inside.
Alexei Babinski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Newgate is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Babinski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Newgate's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Babinski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Babinski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Babinski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Babinski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Newgate backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newgate working aggressively here.
Newgate is breathing heavily.
Babinski cracks Newgate with a nice body shot.
Babinski lands with a light punch inside.
Babinski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Babinski leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babinski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Newgate takes a shot to the head.
Babinski prevents a body shot from Newgate.
Babinski lands a hook that snaps the head of Newgate backwards.
Babinski lands with a right to the head.
Babinski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Babinski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Babinski.
Babinski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Babinski lands a left hand.
Newgate is still on wobbly legs! Can Babinski finish him?
Newgate blocks a body shot from Babinski.
Babinski pushes Newgate back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Newgate seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babinski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Babinski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Babinski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Babinski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Babinski on the inside.
Babinski lands a body shot.
Babinski lands a body shot.
Babinski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Babinski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newgate can do to turn this around?
Babinski lands a body shot.
Babinski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Babinski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Babinski.
Babinski lands a body punch.
Babinski lands a left hand.
Babinski misses with a body punch.
Babinski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Newgate backwards.
Babinski lands with a light punch inside.
Babinski working aggressively here.
Babinski'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.
Babinski lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babinski drops Newgate onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Newgate is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Babinski scores with a hook to the body.
Newgate blocks a body shot from Babinski.
Babinski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Babinski is working Newgate over against the cage.
Babinski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Babinski.
Babinski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Babinski digs a right hand into Newgate's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Newgate's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babinski cracks Newgate with a nice body shot.
Babinski digs a right hand underneath Newgate's ribcage. Newgate let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Babinski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Babinski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Newgate backwards.
Babinski lands a nice uppercut.
Babinski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Newgate backwards.
Babinski lands with a right to the head.
Babinski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Babinski misses with a body punch.
Babinski lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babinski unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Newgate! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Babinski is unloading with more strikes now! Newgate drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexei Babinski!
Alexei Babinski decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kolbee Owens (ranked 1081 p4p, 135 weight class) and Kaiji Inoue (ranked 1842 p4p, 220 weight class). Owens comes into the arena with Destroyer blaring out of the sound system. Inoue has chosen Ladies and Gentlemen (Saliva) as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kaiji Inoue was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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165 lbs
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154 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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kolbee Owens!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kaiji Inoue!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Inoue, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slow jab from Inoue misses its intended target.
A clash of legs there as Owens blocks the low kick.
Owens walks into a straight right hand from Inoue.
Inoue sizes up Owens with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Owens throws an overhand right that lands on Inoue's shoulder, as Inoue tries to avoid the shot.
Inoue slips a straight right by Owens.
Inoue on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Inoue ducks under a wild hook from Owens.
Owens closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Owens lands in his opponent's guard.
Inoue has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Owens is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inoue breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Owens wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Owens looks to score with a jab to the body but Inoue is just out of range.
Inoue moves away from the strike by Owens.
Inoue scores with a body shot.
Inoue dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Owens 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.
Inoue fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Inoue misses with a hook. Owens ducked under it nicely.
Owens is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Owens throws a big shot that misses.
Owens loads up on a big right hand but Inoue slips the punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Owens is defended easily by Inoue.
Inoue ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Owens scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Inoue has one foot on Owens's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Owens takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Owens misses the target.
Inoue throws a quick inside leg kick.
Owens gets the takedown into side control.
Inoue throws Owens to one side and escapes!
Kaiji Inoue is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Owens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Inoue moves away.
Inoue throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Owens on the side of the head.
Owens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Inoue was well out of range. Poor timing from Owens.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Inoue darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Owens takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Inoue has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Owens moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Owens just misses with a punch to the body.
Owens misses the jab.
Owens shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Inoue pinned against the cage. Inoue gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Inoue scores with a jab.
Kolbee Owens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Owens takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Inoue lands with a thumping leg kick.
Inoue connects with a right hand. Owens shakes it off.
Owens takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Inoue avoids the body shot from Owens.
Inoue connects with a jab.
Owens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Owens needs to keep his hands up - Inoue had a free shot at his head there.
Inoue keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inoue throws a series of punches but Owens moves out of range.
Inoue moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Owens.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kolbee Owens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Inoue works Owens's body with a nice hook.
Inoue looks to land a right hand but Owens moved out of range.
Owens fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Inoue to the ground. Owens is now in Inoue's guard.
Inoue has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Owens has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Inoue manages to break the clinch.
Inoue throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Inoue lands with a thumping leg kick.
Inoue throws a shot from downtown. Owens moves away and avoids it.
Owens throws a looping overhand right but Inoue ducks down to avoid it.
Owens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Inoue.
Owens drops down looking for a counter takedown but Inoue sprawls and moves away.
Owens takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Owens takes a swing at Inoue's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Inoue does no damage.
Owens fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Inoue is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Owens had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Inoue.
Owens looking to score a takedown here. Inoue is defending well but Owens drives through and ends up in Inoue's guard.
Owens wants to pass the guard but Inoue is keeping the position.
Inoue keeping moving, preventing Owens from controlling successfully.
Owens wants to pass the guard but Inoue is keeping the position.
Owens has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Owens controlling from the top position.
Owens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Owens drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Inoue manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Owens has Inoue in his guard.
Inoue forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaiji Inoue dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Inoue smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Owens. Inoue does a little dance to reset his feet.
Inoue connects with the punch.
Inoue keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Owens.
Inoue pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Owens. Inoue does a little dance to reset his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Inoue.
Owens lands a body shot.
Owens just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Owens as he connects with a hook.
Owens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Inoue scores with a hook.
Inoue fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Owens looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Owens is looking to wear down Inoue with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Owens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Inoue misses with a series of wild punches.
Owens shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Inoue's guard.
Inoue being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens wants to control from the top but Inoue keeps moving.
Owens looking to sit in guard and control but Inoue gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Owens has an active guard here but Inoue has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inoue tries to stand but can't do so whilst Owens controls his leg.
Inoue is pressing down on Owens's thigh, looking to free his foot. Owens is holding on for now.
Owens tries to roll over but Inoue keeps him under control.
Inoue passes the guard and advances to mount!
Inoue controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens has given up his back here. Will Inoue look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Owens trying to control the position but Inoue manages to sink in the hooks.
Owens tries to escape but Inoue has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Inoue trying to control momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Owens trying to control the hands but Inoue breaks the grip.
Inoue doesn't have the hooks in and Owens manages to turn into his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Inoue is on top in guard.
Owens striking off his back but it's not causing Inoue any problems.
Owens looking for subs off his back but Inoue has passed one foot through into half guard.
Owens is looking for a sweep. Inoue is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaiji Inoue 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.
Inoue lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Inoue slips under a jab from Owens.
Owens takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheers as Inoue lands an impressive looking overhand right. Owens doesn't seem phased though.
Owens closes the distance and clinches up with Inoue, looking for a takedown. Owens pushes Inoue against the cage but Inoue circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Inoue on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Owens misses its intended target.
Inoue looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Inoue throws a sloppy body shot
and Owens counters with a stiff right hand.
Owens shoots in and gets a takedown into Inoue's guard.
Owens not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Owens distracts Inoue with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Owens wants to control from the top but Inoue keeps moving.
Owens in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Owens controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Inoue working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Owens.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens throws a big elbow that misses.
Owens looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Owens throws a lazy right hand but Inoue sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Inoue throws a series of punches but Owens moves out of range.
Inoue swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Inoue uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Owens.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Owens drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Inoue pushes Owens off and scrambles back to his feet.
Inoue connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good leg kick by Inoue there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Inoue lands a really nice looking cross but Owens seems unphased.
Owens stuns Inoue with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Owens misses with a wild body shot.
Inoue chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Inoue bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Inoue blocks a jab.
Inoue slips under a jab from Owens.
Owens tries to score a power double leg takedown but Inoue sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Owens somewhat.
That kick from Inoue tenderised Owens's leg. Owens is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kaiji Inoue seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inoue scores with a jab to the jaw.
Inoue throws a lazy uppercut
and Owens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Owens looks to land a right hand but Inoue moved out of range.
Inoue lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Inoue throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Owens takes a swing at Inoue's ribcage but misses.
Inoue fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Owens.
Owens scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Inoue slips a jab from Owens.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Inoue! But no joy.
Owens is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Inoue staying out of range there.
Owens misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Inoue was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Owens looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Inoue blocks a jab.
Owens fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Owens just misses with a punch to the body.
Inoue lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Inoue moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Inoue slips under a jab.
Despite the aggression on Inoue's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Owens throws a big shot that misses.
Owens has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Owens there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owens takes a swing at Inoue's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Inoue misses.
Owens closes this distance looking for a takedown but Inoue circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kolbee Owens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Owens misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Inoue, as that shot connected.
Owens throws a hook but Inoue avoids it easily.
Owens takes a swing at Inoue's ribcage but misses.
Owens misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Inoue does it's job there.
A punch lands to the side of Owens 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Inoue changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Inoue lands with an overhand left.
Inoue ducks under a wild hook from Owens.
Owens is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Inoue.
Good exchange - Inoue coming out on top.
Inoue scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Inoue scores with a jab.
Inoue connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Inoue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaiji Inoue really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Owens throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Inoue was covering up waiting for the punch and Owens finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Owens's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Inoue is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Owens is controlling him.
Owens is pushing down on Inoue's leg trying to pass to half guard. Inoue is fighting to maintain full guard but Owens has managed to sneak the leg through.
Owens is working for a kimura but Inoue is defending it quite comfortably.
Inoue has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Owens is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inoue is looking for a sweep. Owens is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens looks to land a strike but Inoue avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Owens postures up.
Owens engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Owens trying to control but Inoue is working from the bottom.
Owens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Inoue is keeping the position for now.
Owens trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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.
Owens with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Inoue being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Owens needs to keep his hands up - Inoue had a free shot at his head there.
Owens moves away from the strike by Inoue.
Owens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Inoue was well out of range. Poor timing from Owens.
Inoue moves into range and connects with a jab.
Owens swings away with a body shot that misses
and Inoue counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Inoue throws a right and a left that Owens avoids nicely.
Owens moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Inoue avoids the body shot from Owens.
Inoue looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Inoue with a jab.
Inoue lands a jab.
Owens shoots for a double leg takedown but Inoue sprawls well. He's pushed Owens's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Inoue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Inoue lands.
Inoue stuffs the takedown.
Inoue throws a jab but it's blocked by Owens.
Owens ducks under a wild hook from Inoue.
Owens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Inoue was well out of range. Poor timing from Owens.
Inoue misses with an uppercut. Owens saw that one coming.
Owens misses with a body shot.
Owens throws a body punch but Inoue moves out of range.
Inoue throws a quick inside leg kick.
Owens walks into a stiff left hand from Inoue.
Owens swings for the body but Inoue moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Inoue.
Inoue connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circle momentarily. Inoue darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Inoue scores with a nice head shot.
Owens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Inoue manages to avoid it.
A big left from Owens misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Owens throws a big shot that misses.
Inoue let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owens scores with a jab to the body.
Owens misses with a shot to the body
and Inoue counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Owens moves out of range of the body kick from Inoue.
Owens half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Owens chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Inoue can pounce on him.
Owens misses with a hook. Inoue ducked under it nicely.
Owens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Inoue.
Owens takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Owens's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Inoue connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Owens scrambles back to his feet.
Inoue's corner calls for a 1-2. Inoue obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Owens throws a body shot but no joy.
Inoue misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Inoue misses its intended target.
Owens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Inoue.
Owens fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kolbee Owens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Inoue misses the jab.
Inoue throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Owens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Inoue throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Inoue does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaiji Inoue dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Owens looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Inoue is fending him off so far but Owens persists. Nope, Inoue circles away and we're back to standing.
Inoue with a hook.
Owens slips under a jab from Inoue.
Inoue lands with an uppercut that bounces Owens off the cage and back into range.
Owens shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Owens showed some decent athleticism there.
Inoue is staying active underneath Owens, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Owens is looking to stall here but Inoue recovers full guard.
Owens controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens throws a strike but Inoue rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inoue looking to pass the guard.
Owens controls Inoue momentarily but Inoue frees himself.
Kaiji Inoue has got the better of the ground game so far.
Owens bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Inoue's guard.
Owens trying to control the position from guard on top but Inoue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Owens won't allow Inoue to sweep him here.
Inoue keeping moving, preventing Owens from controlling successfully.
Owens is really struggling to control Inoue but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Owens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Owens looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Inoue working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Owens.
Owens wants to control from the top but Inoue keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Owens looking to sit in guard and control but Inoue gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inoue sitting in guard here, content to control.
Owens has an active guard here but Inoue has managed to pass into half guard.
Owens wants to improve his position but Inoue is controlling well.
Inoue stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Owens to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Inoue bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Owens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Inoue manages to avoid it.
Inoue fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Owens gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Owens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Owens connects with a crisp jab.
Jab by Inoue.
Inoue connects with a good right hand that stumbles Owens. Owens circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Owens connects with a single shot there.
A left lands for Owens.
Inoue shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Inoue throws out a powerful jab.
Owens throws a looping overhand right but Inoue ducks down to avoid it.
Owens takes a swing at Inoue's ribcage but misses.
Inoue tries a quick counter leg kick but Owens is wise to it.
Kolbee Owens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Inoue scores with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaiji Inoue comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Inoue has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 45:50
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaiji Inoue!
Kaiji Inoue is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Kaiji Inoue thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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