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Skrap Fights 94 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jacque Joteel (ranked 3485 p4p, 312 weight class) and Mac Bandini (ranked 1723 p4p, 193 weight class). Joteel kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Moogwalzer. 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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Good wrestling
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Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacque Joteel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mac Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandini lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joteel circles away quickly and effectively.
As Bandini backs away, Joteel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice jab there from Bandini.
Bandini throws a lazy head kick
and Joteel counters with a thumping low kick.
Bandini on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Joteel. Joteel obviously looking to wear him down.
Mac Bandini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandini misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Joteel misses the target.
Joteel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A nice combination there by Bandini.
Bandini misses the jab.
Bandini misses with a low kick.
Joteel jabs Bandini to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bandini misses with a takedown
and Joteel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been informed that Bandini has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joteel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bandini fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Joteel throws a lazy right hand but Bandini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joteel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandini swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bandini swings widly with a right hand
and Joteel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Joteel misses the target.
It seemed like Bandini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice takedown defense from Joteel. No joy for Bandini on that attempt.
Jacque Joteel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Bandini.
Sloppy strikes from Bandini. Those never looked like landing.
Bandini tests Joteel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bandini, as that shot connected.
Bandini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bandini misses with a looping left.
Bandini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joteel lands with a cross.
Joteel cracks Bandini with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Joteel!
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!
Joteel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bandini throws a leg kick
and Joteel counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bandini throws a body punch but Joteel moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Bandini blocks the leg kick.
Joteel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Joteel.
Bandini chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Joteel can pounce on him.
Joteel slips under a jab.
Joteel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bandini.
A slow jab from Joteel misses its intended target.
Joteel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bandini throws a hook to the side of Joteel's head but Joteel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bandini tried to score with a low kick but Joteel checks it.
Joteel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bandini.
Bandini moves out of range of the body kick.
Bandini misses with a left hand
and Joteel counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandini misses with a looping left.
Joteel looks to throw the jab but Bandini is out of range.
Joteel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jacque Joteel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bandini looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A low kick from Bandini misses
and Joteel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bandini has a takedown stuffed.
Bandini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joteel.
Bandini misses with a takedown attempt
and Joteel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Joteel.
Joteel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Joteel misses with a leg kick.
Bandini misses with a hook to the body
and Joteel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bandini misses with a hook to the body
and Joteel counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Joteel.
Joteel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joteel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Joteel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bandini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bandini cracks Joteel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bandini throws a lazy right hand but Joteel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bandini throws out a leg kick but Joteel moves out of range and Bandini only half commits.
Bandini takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bandini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joteel.
Bandini getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Joteel pushes Bandini away with a front kick.
A combination from Bandini does no damage.
Bandini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joteel manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bandini moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bandini misses with a body shot.
Joteel misses with a body kick.
Bandini tries to clinch but Joteel is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jacque Joteel will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Joteel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bandini now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice cross by Bandini.
Joteel blocks a jab.
Bandini works over Joteel's head and body with a nice combination.
Bandini scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Joteel throws a chopping leg kick but Bandini manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bandini lands a jab-cross combination.
Bandini blocks the body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Joteel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bandini throws a hook to the side of Joteel's head but Joteel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Joteel misses the target.
Bandini scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bandini will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bandini throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bandini tries to clinch but Joteel moves out of range.
Bandini throws a leg kick that is checked
and Joteel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Bandini misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Joteel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bandini just misses with a punch to the body.
Joteel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bandini just manages to avoid it.
Joteel staying out of range there.
Bandini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joteel.
Bandini throws a leg kick which misses Joteel's front leg but catches the back leg as Joteel tries to avoid it.
Bandini avoids a kick to the body.
Bandini looks to land a left hand but Joteel moved out of range nicely.
Mac Bandini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bandini slips under a jab from Joteel.
Joteel connects with a jab.
Bandini fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bandini shoots for a double leg takedown but Joteel sprawls well. He's pushed Bandini's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A quick step to the side and Joteel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacque Joteel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Bandini.
Bandini scores with a hook to the body. Joteel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bandini connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Bandini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joteel is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bandini.
Joteel throws a looping overhand right but Bandini ducks down to avoid it.
Bandini moves into range and clinches up with Joteel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandini blocks a body shot from Joteel.
Bandini has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bandini managing to block the knees to the body from Joteel.
Joteel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Joteel throws a head kick that misses.
Bandini looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bandini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bandini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joteel throws a hook but Bandini avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Bandini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab lands there for Bandini.
Joteel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bandini.
A quick step to the side and Joteel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bandini throws a leg kick which misses Joteel's front leg but catches the back leg as Joteel tries to avoid it.
Bandini throws a lazy right hand but Joteel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Bandini.
Bandini misses with a hook. Joteel ducked under it nicely.
Bandini looks to throw the jab but Joteel is out of range.
Joteel throws a body punch but Bandini moves out of range.
Bandini cracks Joteel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bandini lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Joteel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bandini is out of range and Joteel settles back down.
Bandini throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Joteel walks into a jab.
Bandini throws a combination that misses
and Joteel counters with a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bandini.
Bandini misses with a takedown attempt - Joteel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Joteel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Bandini misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandini throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Joteel walks into a stiff left hand from Bandini.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandini throws a head kick but Joteel moves out of range.
Joteel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bandini lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bandini's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Joteel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bandini.
Bandini throws a head kick but Joteel moves out of range.
Bandini misses with a body shot.
Bandini misses with a straight right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bandini.
Joteel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joteel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Joteel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bandini backwards.
Joteel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bandini scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Bandini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Joteel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bandini. Bandini circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice uppercut there from Bandini.
Bandini punishes Joteel's body with a nice straight punch.
Joteel moves into the clinch.
Bandini tries to circle away but Joteel has him pinned against the ropes.
Joteel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bandini is trying to push Joteel away but Joteel has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Bandini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joteel scores with a shot to the side of Bandini's head.
Bandini is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Joteel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Joteel scores with a shoulder strike.
Joteel tries a body shot but Bandini blocks it.
Bandini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Bandini misses.
Bandini takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandini will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Joteel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joteel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bandini with a nice cross.
Bandini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bandini misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joteel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bandini shoots and misses
and Bandini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jacque Joteel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Bandini.
Bandini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Joteel throws a hook but Bandini blocks it.
Joteel throws a lazy right hand but Bandini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bandini shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Joteel but Joteel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Joteel staying out of range there.
It looked like Joteel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bandini shoots in looking for a takedown. Joteel tries to sprawl out of it but Bandini keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Joteel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandini throws a hook but Joteel avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Joteel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for Bandini.
A big right from Joteel misses.
Bandini misses with a straight right.
Joteel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bandini thuds his right hand into Joteel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandini fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Bandini misses.
A low kick from Bandini misses
and Joteel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joteel staying out of range there.
Joteel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Joteel walks into a stiff left hand from Bandini.
Bandini swings widly with a right hand
and Joteel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bandini is defended easily by Joteel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandini doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Joteel counters with a nice uppercut.
Bandini showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joteel.
Joteel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bandini connects with a jab.
Joteel throws a half hearted mid kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Joteel blocks the leg kick.
Joteel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Joteel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Joteel forces Bandini back against the ropes and clinches.
Joteel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Joteel scores with a shot to the side of Bandini's head.
Joteel lands a hook that snaps the head of Bandini backwards.
Joteel tries to throw a body punch but Bandini avoids it by throwing Joteel back against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Joteel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandini tries to circle away but Joteel has him pinned against the ropes.
Bandini blocks a body shot from Joteel.
Bandini has had enough of the clinch but Joteel keeps him there for the moment.
Bandini is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Joteel.
Bandini is trying to push Joteel away but Joteel has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Bandini is trying to break the clinch but Joteel has him pressed against the ropes.
Joteel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Bandini's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bandini prevents a body shot from Joteel.
A shot in the inside from Joteel.
Joteel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joteel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bandini is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joteel.
Bandini is still on wobbly legs! Can Joteel finish him?
Joteel lands a right hand.
Joteel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jacque Joteel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Joteel throws a big uppercut that drops Bandini! More strikes from Joteel and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bandini lies dazed against the ropes as Joteel celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacque Joteel!
Jacque Joteel 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jan Jansson (ranked 2522 p4p, 132 weight class) and Earl Ravenberg (ranked 1632 p4p, 94 weight class). Jansson comes to the ring accompanied by PAIN - Bye / Die. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Jansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Earl Ravenberg!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ravenberg moves away.
Jansson sets himself, and Ravenberg steps forward looking for the clinch! Jansson avoids it this time.
Ravenberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Jansson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ravenberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jansson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ravenberg somewhat.
A quick step to the side and Jansson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ravenberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ravenberg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jansson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ravenberg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Jansson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jan Jansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Earl Ravenberg.
Ravenberg slips under a jab from Jansson.
Ravenberg lands an overhand right.
Jansson cracks Ravenberg with a big right hand and Ravenberg goes down!
Ravenberg is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jansson being controlled here momentarily.
Ravenberg is still in real trouble! Can Jansson finish him?
Jansson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jansson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jansson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jansson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jansson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ravenberg seems to have recovered his senses.
Jansson throwing strikes from guard but Ravenberg blocks nicely.
Ravenberg wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jansson wants to control from the top but Ravenberg keeps moving.
Jansson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jansson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ravenberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ravenberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jansson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ravenberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jansson manages to get himself to full guard.
Ravenberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Jansson has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ravenberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ravenberg throws a big elbow that misses.
Ravenberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Ravenberg throws a big elbow that misses.
Ravenberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ravenberg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jansson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ravenberg throwing strikes but missing.
Ravenberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jansson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ravenberg trying to control but Jansson is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ravenberg stops Jansson from standing up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Ravenberg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ravenberg lands with a nice body punch.
Ravenberg moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Jansson goes down! Can Ravenberg finish him!?
Jansson is rocked!
Ravenberg is in close to Jansson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oh Jansson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ravenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Jansson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ravenberg cracks Jansson with a solid left hand.
Ravenberg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ravenberg throws a big elbow that misses.
Ravenberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ravenberg wants to control from the top but Jansson keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Earl Ravenberg will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ravenberg throws out a loose jab but Jansson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jansson seems to have got his legs back now.
A big left from Ravenberg misses.
Jansson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ravenberg connects with a crisp jab.
Jansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ravenberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Jansson counters with a two punch combo.
Ravenberg shoots in and drives through. Jansson sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ravenberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Jansson is just out of range.
Jansson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ravenberg misses with a hook. Jansson ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ravenberg throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jansson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Earl Ravenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Jansson misses its intended target.
Ravenberg drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jansson defends it well.
Ravenberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jansson.
A countering left hand to the body from Ravenberg misses.
Jan Jansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ravenberg is defended easily by Jansson.
Ravenberg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jansson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jan Jansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Earl Ravenberg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ravenberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ravenberg shoots in and drives through. Jansson sprawls well.
Ravenberg throws a jab when Jansson was well out of range.
Jansson avoids the body shot from Ravenberg.
Ravenberg throws a combination that misses
and Ravenberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jansson walks into a jab.
Ravenberg drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ravenberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
My spies in Natty Vincere inform me that Ravenberg has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ravenberg lands a couple of elbows.
Jansson keeping full guard, as Ravenberg tries to pass.
Ravenberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Jansson has wrist control.
Ravenberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Ravenberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ravenberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Earl Ravenberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ravenberg stops Jansson from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ravenberg tries for a takedown but Jansson circles away easily
and Ravenberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ravenberg is defended easily by Jansson.
Ravenberg throws an off balance right hand
and Jansson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jansson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ravenberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jansson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ravenberg eats them both and turns towards Jansson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ravenberg throws a poor cross that misses
and Jansson counters with a huge left! Ravenberg is in big trouble! He's backing up but Jansson isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Ravenberg from any more damage. A dominating finish by Jansson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Jansson!
An out of breath Jan Jansson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Josh Morgan (ranked 1997 p4p, 224 weight class) and Queen Tamar (ranked 1987 p4p, 220 weight class). Tamar comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Super Sako kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Josh Morgan has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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155 lbs
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156 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Queen Tamar!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tamar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tamar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tamar looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Morgan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tamar to see if he's OK.
Morgan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morgan swings around for an armbar but Tamar sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Morgan's guard.
Tamar postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan has an active guard here but Tamar has managed to pass into half guard.
Morgan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morgan is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Morgan actively working from the bottom here.
Morgan wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Morgan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tamar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Morgan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tamar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tamar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morgan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Morgan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tamar wants to stand but Morgan is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tamar is aware though and is defending well.
Tamar wants to stand but Morgan is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morgan swings widly with a right hand
and Tamar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Morgan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Morgan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tamar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Morgan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tamar has passed into half guard!
Tamar wants to stand but Morgan has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tamar is thwarting Morgan's attempts to control the position.
Tamar prevents Morgan from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Queen Tamar will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Morgan throws a jab when Tamar was well out of range.
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tamar was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan.
Tamar feints the counter takedown.
Morgan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tamar gets caught napping as Morgan dives in and scores a takedown. Tamar manages to retain guard.
Morgan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tamar wants to stand but Morgan is controlling the position.
Morgan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tamar wants to get back to his feet but Morgan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan won't allow Tamar to get back to his feet.
Morgan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Queen Tamar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tamar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morgan.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan looks to land a combination but Tamar avoids it well.
Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tamar manages to avoid it.
And Tamar tries to counter it with a takedown but Morgan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from Morgan finds it's way through Tamar's defenses.
Morgan fails to land with a series of punches.
Tamar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Morgan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tamar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Morgan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tamar feints the counter takedown.
Morgan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tamar feints the counter takedown.
Morgan scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Morgan misses.
Morgan swinging wildly here.
Tamar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan.
Tamar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tamar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morgan.
A head kick misses from Morgan.
Morgan throws a leg kick
and Tamar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan actively working from the bottom here.
Tamar wants to get back to his feet.
Morgan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morgan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tamar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamar stands and steps away. Morgan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Morgan throws a body punch but Tamar moves out of range.
Tamar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tamar slips under a jab.
And Tamar tries to counter it with a takedown but Morgan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Morgan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morgan throws a right and a left that Tamar avoids nicely.
Morgan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tamar feints the counter takedown.
Josh Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tamar feints the counter takedown.
Tamar ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
Morgan takes a swing at Tamar's ribcage but misses.
Tamar feints the counter takedown.
Josh Morgan is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Morgan misses.
Tamar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Morgan throws a body shot but no joy.
Tamar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Morgan.
Morgan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tamar can do to turn this around?
Morgan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tamar is fending him off so far but Morgan persists. Nope, Tamar circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morgan looks to land a right hand but Tamar moved out of range.
Tamar with the counter takedown but Morgan avoids it easily.
Morgan misses with a body shot
and Tamar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tamar preventing the sweep.
Tamar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Morgan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tamar is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Morgan.
Morgan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Morgan dominated that second round.
That's time! Morgan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Morgan throws a hook to the side of Tamar's head but Tamar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tamar feints the counter takedown.
Tamar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tamar moves away.
Tamar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A swing and a miss from Morgan.
A telegraphed right hand from Morgan misses the target.
And Tamar tries to counter it with a takedown but Morgan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Morgan throws out a loose jab but Tamar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tamar with the counter takedown but Morgan avoids it easily.
Morgan misses with an uppercut.
Tamar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan.
Morgan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tamar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan looks to land a combination but Tamar avoids it well.
Morgan throws a hook but Tamar avoids it easily.
Morgan throws a poor cross that misses
and Tamar counters with a shoot takedown. Morgan fights it but they end up in guard.
Morgan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tamar defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamar is looking to stand up but Morgan won't let him.
Morgan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tamar has passed into half guard!
Morgan is trying to maintain the position but Tamar is very close to passing his half guard.
Morgan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morgan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tamar stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tamar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morgan.
Tamar gets caught napping as Morgan dives in and scores a takedown. Tamar manages to retain guard.
Morgan throwing strikes from guard but Tamar blocks nicely.
Morgan is looking to work some ground and pound but Tamar has wrist control.
Tamar keeping full guard, as Morgan tries to pass.
Morgan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Morgan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan prevents Tamar from getting back to his feet.
Tamar is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Morgan looks to score with a jab to the body but Tamar is just out of range.
Tamar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Morgan defends it well.
A big left from Morgan misses.
Tamar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Morgan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tamar moves out of range as Morgan strikes.
Tamar moves out of range as Morgan strikes.
Tamar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Morgan defends it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Tamar does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Tamar tries to counter it with a takedown but Morgan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tamar manages to avoid it.
Tamar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Morgan catches Tamar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Queen Tamar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morgan tests Tamar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamar slaps away a takedown attempt from Morgan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Morgan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tamar.
Tamar ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
Tamar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tamar feints the counter takedown.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tamar but Tamar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Josh Morgan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morgan shoots in but Tamar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tamar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morgan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tamar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Queen Tamar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morgan lands a nice shot to the body.
Tamar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Morgan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Morgan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Josh Morgan!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Josh Morgan!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Josh Morgan!
Josh Morgan wins by unanimous decision!
Josh Morgan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Queen Tamar stepped up to the mic, saying 'You fight like Mongol!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Cole (ranked 1843 p4p, 214 weight class) and Artturi Reinikainen (ranked 1591 p4p, 183 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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162 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artturi Reinikainen!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinikainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reinikainen clinches up against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Cole.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cole.
A nice left hand lands by Reinikainen.
I was talking to Cole's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cole lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reinikainen.
Cole misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Reinikainen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cole.
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reinikainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reinikainen.
A head punch on the inside from Reinikainen fails to land.
Cole lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole throws a head punch that misses.
Reinikainen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cole lands with a light punch inside.
Cole lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Cole - that landed with a thud.
Reinikainen blocks an uppercut.
Cole prevents a body shot from Reinikainen.
Cole lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reinikainen pushes Cole back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Reinikainen controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen has a couple of punches blocked by Cole.
Reinikainen blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reinikainen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cole.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reinikainen's elbow.
Cole lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Cole.
Reinikainen lands with a left to the head.
Cole lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reinikainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cole throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Cole.
Cole scores with a shoulder strike.
Reinikainen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Cole to keep the fight standing.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Reinikainen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reinikainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cole misses with the head strike.
Cole lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reinikainen backwards.
Cole blocks a body shot from Reinikainen.
A head punch on the inside from Cole fails to land.
Reinikainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole lands with a short shot to the head.
Cole scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reinikainen working aggressively here.
Cole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cole gets through Reinikainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cole scores with a shot to the side of Reinikainen's head.
A short right from Reinikainen on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reinikainen.
A left hand lands to the body for Cole.
Cole has a couple of punches blocked by Reinikainen.
Cole swings wildly with an uppercut but Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cole.
Reinikainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reinikainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Reinikainen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reinikainen throws a head punch that misses.
Reinikainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reinikainen can't find room to land a body shot as Cole controls the action.
Reinikainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Reinikainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Reinikainen.
Cole working aggressively here.
Reinikainen misses with some punches.
Reinikainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reinikainen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cole has a couple of punches blocked by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reinikainen misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Cole.
Reinikainen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reinikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole misses with a punch on the inside.
Cole struggles to land a body shot inside as Reinikainen controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cole.
Reinikainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reinikainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cole misses with a punch on the inside.
Cole misses with the head strike.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Reinikainen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reinikainen.
Cole clinches up with Reinikainen and pushes him back against the ropes.
Reinikainen scores with a shoulder strike.
Reinikainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reinikainen blocks an uppercut.
Reinikainen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reinikainen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cole misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cole.
Reinikainen lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Reinikainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cole tries to work over Reinikainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cole lands with a right to the head.
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Reinikainen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Cole dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cole on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Reinikainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cole throws a shot from downtown. Reinikainen moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Reinikainen misses the target.
Cole takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reinikainen cracks the inside of Cole's front leg.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick but Cole moved away.
Cole swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A low kick from Reinikainen is predictable there
and Cole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole throws a nice looking combination but Reinikainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cole takes a swing at Reinikainen's ribcage but misses.
Reinikainen lands a head kick!
Cole throws a shot from downtown. Reinikainen moves away and avoids it.
Reinikainen lands a jab to Cole's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Cole was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Reinikainen jabs at Cole's body.
Cole moves out of range of the body kick.
Reinikainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Cole counters with a one-two to the body.
Reinikainen swings for the body but Cole moves out of range.
Cole throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reinikainen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cole misses with a looping left.
Reinikainen misses with a right hand
and Cole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reinikainen.
A head kick by Reinikainen misses
and Reinikainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. Reinikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cole falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reinikainen counters with a left and a right that stings Cole.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reinikainen throws a leg kick
and Cole counters with a nice uppercut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cole crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Reinikainen - the referee stops the clock and Cole gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Reinikainen. Cole manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Reinikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
Reinikainen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reinikainen lunges at Cole with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cole's hand.
Cole throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reinikainen counters with an outside leg kick.
Reinikainen lands a right hook to the body.
Cole walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reinikainen scores with a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reinikainen - that will leave a mark!
Reinikainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reinikainen has Cole up against the ropes in a clinch.
Reinikainen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right handed body shot lands from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen lands an uppercut.
Reinikainen tries to pull guard but Cole forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reinikainen.
Cole swings wildly with an uppercut but Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole misses with the head strike.
Cole throws a head punch that misses.
Cole misses with some punches.
Cole blocking some punches.
Cole misses with the head strike.
Reinikainen working aggressively here.
Reinikainen has a couple of punches blocked by Cole.
Reinikainen lands a nice uppercut.
Cole lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reinikainen or not.
Cole blocking some punches.
Cole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reinikainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reinikainen jumps guard but Cole turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
James Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artturi Reinikainen.
Reinikainen takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cole walks away with a smile on his face. Reinikainen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Reinikainen throws a jab when Cole was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reinikainen throws a head kick that misses
and Cole counters with a series of strikes. Reinikainen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cole swinging wildly here.
Cole rushes Reinikainen and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Cole works on Reinikainen's body with a couple of short punches.
Cole is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Reinikainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Cole.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reinikainen.
Cole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reinikainen has a couple of punches blocked by Cole.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reinikainen blocks an uppercut.
Reinikainen misses with a punch to the body.
Cole tries a body shot but Reinikainen blocks it.
James Cole has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cole scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reinikainen 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.
Artturi Reinikainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Reinikainen moves into the clinch.
Reinikainen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cole trying to control but Reinikainen is working from the bottom.
Cole tries to free his leg and advance position but Reinikainen is retaining full guard.
Reinikainen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cole gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reinikainen trying to keep a closed guard but Cole is proving a slippery customer.
Cole showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reinikainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cole is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reinikainen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Reinikainen working over Cole with some ground and pound. Cole looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cole moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Reinikainen lands a couple of digs.
Reinikainen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cole is trying to keep Reinikainen in close.
Reinikainen throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen with a nice head shot there.
Cole controls Reinikainen momentarily but Reinikainen frees himself.
Reinikainen working some strikes from top position.
Reinikainen trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
Cole throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Reinikainen from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen looking to sit in guard and control but Cole gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cole preventing the sweep.
Cole slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Reinikainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cole is one step ahead there.
Reinikainen keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reinikainen can't keep his opponent in guard - Cole advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Reinikainen won't allow Cole to pass to mount.
Cole is thwarting Reinikainen's attempts to control the position.
Cole trying to pass the guard but Reinikainen defending well.
Reinikainen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cole pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cole works his way into full mount!
Cole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Artturi Reinikainen.
I think Reinikainen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Artturi Reinikainen!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Iota Knox (ranked 1695 p4p, 98 weight class) and Motoso Angostura (ranked 1819 p4p, 103 weight class). Knox kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Blacker The Berry | Kendrick Lamar. Angostura has chosen Drug Lord as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Iota Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Motoso Angostura!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angostura moves out of range of the body kick from Knox.
Angostura throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Relentless Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Knox blocks the leg kick.
Knox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knox throws a body punch but Angostura moves out of range.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Angostura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Iota Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox throws a push kick but Angostura slaps the foot to one side.
Knox scores with a crisp jab that stopped Angostura in his tracks.
Nice jab there from Knox.
Knox misses the body punch
and Angostura counters with a crisp one two that drops Knox! Angostura thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Knox to his feet! Knox is in big trouble!
Knox is rocked!
Angostura ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Knox out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Motoso Angostura!
After winning the bout, Motoso Angostura 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manny Perez (ranked 1255 p4p, 140 weight class) and Edson Bidon Barbosa (ranked 747 p4p, 90 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edson Bidon Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perez throws out the jab.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa misses with a left hand
enabling Perez to counter with a crisp jab.
Barbosa jabs Perez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Perez 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.
Perez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barbosa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Perez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Perez misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Perez misses.
Perez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($800/week) in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa slips a straight right by Perez.
Perez throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Perez moves out of range.
Perez throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Perez moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barbosa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Barbosa misses with a leg kick
letting Perez counter with a right hand.
Perez shoots in but no luck this time.
Barbosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perez.
Barbosa throws an off balance right hand
and Perez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Perez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Barbosa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perez moves away.
Barbosa throws an off balance right hand
and Perez counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perez.
Barbosa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Perez's calf.
Perez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Perez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Perez.
Perez misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Perez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perez tests Barbosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barbosa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barbosa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barbosa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Perez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barbosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perez throws a right and a left that Barbosa avoids nicely.
Perez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Perez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Perez misses with a looping right.
Barbosa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Edson Bidon Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Perez cracks Barbosa with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbosa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good shot there by Barbosa.
Perez misses with a hook
and Barbosa counters with a left and a right that stings Perez.
Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice cross by Perez.
A lazy left from Perez finds it's target.
Barbosa tests Perez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Perez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Perez misses its target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Barbosa.
Perez throwing a counter right hand but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Perez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Perez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Perez backs off Barbosa throws a huge counter combo but Perez manages to avoid it all.
Perez avoids the head kick by Barbosa.
Barbosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perez.
Barbosa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Perez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barbosa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Perez lands a jab.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barbosa.
Barbosa takes a swing at Perez's ribcage but misses.
Perez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Manny Perez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Perez lands a jab to the head.
Barbosa has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Barbosa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Perez rather than just go for the knockout.
Perez misses with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbosa lands a jab to Perez's midsection.
Perez dodges the punch combination from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Perez scores with a hook to the body. Barbosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circling - Perez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perez. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Perez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perez.
It looked like Perez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Perez scores with a nice head shot.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Perez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Perez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Perez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Barbosa is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Perez trying to control the action but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Perez controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Perez taking a break here but Barbosa is having none of it and regains half guard.
Perez wants to pass to mount but Barbosa is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Perez is trying to control. Barbosa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Perez with the ground and pound but Barbosa uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Barbosa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barbosa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Perez has an active guard here but Barbosa has managed to pass into half guard.
Perez is trying to maintain the position but Barbosa is very close to passing his half guard.
Barbosa prevents Perez from improving his position.
Perez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Perez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Perez is pressing down on Barbosa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Perez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Barbosa is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Perez.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Perez tries to buck Barbosa off but Barbosa is having none of it.
Perez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barbosa's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez is pressing down on Barbosa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Perez looking for a guillotine here but Barbosa defends easily.
Perez working a defensive guard here.
Perez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barbosa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa stopping the sweep attempt from Perez.
Perez working for a triangle but Barbosa defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Perez dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Perez throws a sloppy body shot
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Perez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barbosa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Perez.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Barbosa looks to move away, Perez throws a big counter combo but Barbosa just gets out of the way.
Barbosa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Perez misses the shot to the body.
Manny Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Perez misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez throws a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Perez.
Perez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barbosa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Perez thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Perez.
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perez fails to land the takedown.
A nice side step and Barbosa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Perez dives in for a single leg takedown but Barbosa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut lands for Perez. That snapped Barbosa's head back.
Barbosa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Perez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Perez throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
Barbosa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barbosa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Perez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Edson Bidon Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez shoots and misses
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manny Perez is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perez.
A telegraphed right hand from Perez misses the target.
Perez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbosa steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Perez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barbosa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barbosa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Perez moves out of range of the body kick.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Perez misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa scores with a kick to the body.
Barbosa cracks Perez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Perez throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Barbosa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barbosa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Perez under the eye.
Barbosa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barbosa scores with a body shot.
Perez misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Perez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Perez scores with a body shot.
Barbosa throws a hook but Perez blocks it.
It looked like Perez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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!
Perez lands with a right hand.
Perez throws a series of punches but Barbosa moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa misses with a hook. Perez ducked under it nicely.
Barbosa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Perez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Barbosa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barbosa wants it to stay on the feet.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Perez looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.
Barbosa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Perez ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a push kick but Perez slaps the foot to one side.
Perez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Perez scores with a sloppy right hand. Barbosa should have avoided that one.
Perez throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perez moves away.
Barbosa slips a jab from Perez.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Edson Bidon Barbosa.
Well Perez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Edson Bidon Barbosa!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Edson Bidon Barbosa!
Edson Bidon Barbosa wins by majority decision!
Manny Perez was interviewed post fight and said 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John L Sullivan V (ranked 540 p4p, 77 weight class) and Nig Nig (ranked 967 p4p, 129 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, John L Sullivan V!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nig Nig!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nig closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Sullivan V blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nig lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Sullivan V digs a right hand underneath Nig's ribcage. Nig let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sullivan V effectively controlling the action here.
Nig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Sullivan V.
Nig throws a head punch that misses.
Nig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Nig.
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nig pushes off an throws an elbow but Sullivan V leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Nig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan V content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nig prevents a body shot from Sullivan V.
Nig lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nig.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sullivan V.
Sullivan V lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sullivan V throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nig gets through Sullivan V's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sullivan V blocking some punches.
Sullivan V blocking some punches.
Sullivan V misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sullivan V misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sullivan V tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nig's elbow.
Sullivan V lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Sullivan V.
Sullivan V content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nig tries to work over Sullivan V's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sullivan V misses with a punch on the inside.
Sullivan V manages to break the clinch.
Sullivan V misses with a hook.
Sullivan V throws a hook but Nig avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Nig.
Nig appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sullivan V throws a looping overhand right but Nig ducks down to avoid it.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan V stuns Nig with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nig swings for the body but Sullivan V moves out of range.
It looked like Sullivan V wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Sullivan V misses.
Nig throws a lazy right hand but Sullivan V sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sullivan V missing with a left hand there. Nig was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nig misses with a looping left.
Nig scores with a punch to the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sullivan V checks a leg kick.
Sullivan V tries to land a front kick but Nig steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sullivan V looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nig tries to clinch
and Sullivan V counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sullivan V connects with a solid leg kick.
Sullivan V has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nig finds it's way round the side to connect with Sullivan V's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nig closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Sullivan V to counter with a crisp jab.
Sullivan V tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Nig responds with a good body kick, but Sullivan V manages to step out the way in time.
Sullivan V pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nig tries to clinch but Sullivan V moves out of range.
Sullivan V swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sullivan V scores with a jab to the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Sullivan V blocks the leg kick.
Sullivan V scores with a spinning back kick!
Nig fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sullivan V.
Sullivan V circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nig fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sullivan V is looking to counter punch.
Nig wants to clinch.
It looked like Sullivan V wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan V throws a leg kick but Nig sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sullivan V throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Nig to counter with a crisp jab.
Nig has managed to clinch.
Sullivan V doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sullivan V lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nig or not.
Nig tries to work over Sullivan V's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sullivan V has a couple of punches blocked by Nig.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Nig just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sullivan V's brow.
Sullivan V misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sullivan V lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Sullivan V.
Nig lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nig goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John L Sullivan V will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nig looks to clinch
and Nig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nig throws a right and a left that Sullivan V avoids nicely.
Nig scores with a jab.
A big right from Nig misses.
Nig has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sullivan V moves away from the strike by Nig.
Nig throws a lazy right hand but Sullivan V sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nig takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nig bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sullivan V takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nig misses with a low kick.
Sullivan V swings widly with a right hand
and Nig counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nig throws a hook but Sullivan V avoids it easily.
Sullivan V looks to throw the jab but Nig is out of range.
Nig looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan V throws a body punch but Nig moves out of range.
Sullivan V on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big left from Sullivan V misses.
Nig defending well as Sullivan V loads up on a big left hand.
Nig wants to counter the offense by Sullivan V and move into the clinch position.
Nig is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sullivan V looks to land a left hand but Nig moved out of range nicely.
Sullivan V gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sullivan V ducks under a wild hook from Nig.
Sullivan V was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nig connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sullivan V's hands.
Nig lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nig fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sullivan V has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sullivan V misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nig darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nig tests Sullivan V's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nig thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sullivan V throwing a counter right hand but Nig manages to avoid it.
Nig swings for the body but Sullivan V moves out of range.
Nig takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A bone on bone clash there as Nig blocks the leg kick.
Nig looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Sullivan V tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Sullivan V finds it's target.
Sullivan V ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sullivan V. Nig does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sullivan V.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan V throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sullivan V walks into a stiff left hand from Nig.
Sullivan V moves away from the strike by Nig.
A counter left hand to the body from Sullivan V misses its target.
Nig moves into range and clinches up with Sullivan V.
Sullivan V misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nig.
Nig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sullivan V lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nig Nig seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A hook to the body from Nig.
Nig misses with some punches.
Sullivan V tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sullivan V can't find room to land a body shot as Nig controls the action.
Sullivan V breaks the clinch.
Nig slips a jab and a cross from Sullivan V.
A big left from Nig misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan V blocks a jab.
Nig Nig seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nig tries to bum rush Sullivan V with a series of wild strikes but Sullivan V uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nig scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Nig lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sullivan V doesn't seem phased though.
Nig throws a head kick that misses.
Sullivan V misses with a kick to the body.
Nig throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Sullivan V to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Sullivan V misses.
Nig thuds his right hand into Sullivan V's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nig misses with a hook
and Sullivan V counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
Sullivan V ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Sullivan V misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nig Nig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Good shot there by Sullivan V.
Nig stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nig looks to land a right hand but Sullivan V moved out of range.
A big right from Sullivan V misses.
Nig tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nig ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nig swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sullivan V.
Nig throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nig crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sullivan V - the referee stops the clock and Nig gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sullivan V. Nig manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig moves into range and clinches up with Sullivan V.
A shot in the inside from Sullivan V.
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sullivan V working aggressively here.
Sullivan V goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sullivan V trying to control the position but instead, Nig has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sullivan V into the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan V throws a punch but it's blocked by Nig.
Nig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sullivan V tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nig's elbow.
Sullivan V lands with a light punch inside.
Sullivan V lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sullivan V.
Sullivan V lands with a short shot to the head.
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nig lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sullivan V.
Sullivan V lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sullivan V lands a body punch.
Nig gets through Sullivan V's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sullivan V lands a body punch.
Sullivan V throws a punch but it's blocked by Nig.
Sullivan V misses with a punch to the body.
Nig is working Sullivan V over against the ropes.
Nig blocks a body shot from Sullivan V.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nig creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nig softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sullivan V lands with a right to the head.
Sullivan V blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nig misses with the head strike.
Sullivan V trying to control the position but instead, Nig has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sullivan V into the ropes.
Nig wants to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice elbow from Nig.
Sullivan V wants to stall.
Sullivan V blocking some punches.
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nig working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nig tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sullivan V avoids it.
Sullivan V goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sullivan V tries to throw a body punch but Nig avoids it by throwing Sullivan V back against the ropes.
Nig working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nig lands with a short shot to the head.
Sullivan V blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nig as Sullivan V tries to tie him up.
Sullivan V scores with a shoulder strike.
Nig scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Nig on the inside.
Sullivan V blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nig misses with some punches.
A short left from Sullivan V.
Nig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sullivan V takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sullivan V breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sullivan V moves out of range of the strikes.
Nig uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sullivan V.
Sullivan V lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nig circles away quickly and effectively.
Nig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sullivan V is looking to counter punch.
Nig scores with a three punch combo!
Nig lands a jab to the nose.
John L Sullivan V has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nig throws a combination that misses
and Sullivan V connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nig throws a hook but Sullivan V blocks it.
Nig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sullivan V.
Sullivan V thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Nig misses.
Sloppy strikes from Sullivan V. Those never looked like landing.
Sullivan V misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nig counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nig Nig comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nig has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Nig Nig!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for John L Sullivan V!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hannu Karpo (ranked 1120 p4p, 154 weight class) and John Lawrence (ranked 1238 p4p, 167 weight class). Lawrence is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by No Surrender. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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195 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hannu Karpo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawrence throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Karpo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Karpo sprawls well. Karpo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lawrence gets slowly back to his feet.
Lawrence throws a shot to the body.
Karpo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lawrence scores with a hook to the body. Karpo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lawrence staying out of range there.
Lawrence let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lawrence takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lawrence digs a good hook to Karpo's body.
Lawrence keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karpo.
Lawrence scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karpo doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karpo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Karpo misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karpo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lawrence fails to land the takedown.
Lawrence tries for a takedown but Karpo circles away easily
and Karpo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hannu Karpo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Lawrence.
Lawrence throws the kick towards the body but Karpo avoids it.
Good exchange - Karpo coming out on top.
Hannu Karpo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lawrence misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karpo.
Lawrence is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Karpo rather than just go for the knockout.
Lawrence wants to clinch.
Karpo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lawrence looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lawrence fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Karpo as Lawrence shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence tries to land a leg kick but Karpo saw it coming and moves away.
Karpo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lawrence swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karpo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lawrence connects with a looping right hand.
Karpo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Karpo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lawrence.
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!
Lawrence throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karpo throws a series of punches but Lawrence avoids them all with ease.
Lawrence throws a sloppy body shot
and Karpo counters with a straight right hand.
Lawrence looks to score with a jab to the body but Karpo is just out of range.
Lawrence throws a leg kick but Karpo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Karpo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Karpo connects with a jab.
Lawrence feints a jab promting Karpo to slip. Lawrence then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Karpo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A slow jab from Karpo misses its intended target.
Lawrence misses with a wild combination.
Karpo is looking to counter punch.
Lawrence ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence stuns Karpo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lawrence bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karpo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lawrence looks for a takedown but Karpo sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Karpo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lawrence misses with a hook
and Karpo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lawrence lands with a right hand.
Lawrence fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Karpo digs a good body shot into Lawrence's ribs.
Karpo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lawrence manages to avoid it.
Lawrence scores with a jab to the head.
Lawrence fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lawrence has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Karpo ducks under a wild hook from Lawrence.
Karpo throwing a counter right hand but Lawrence manages to avoid it.
Lawrence fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Karpo is out of range.
Lawrence fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence misses with a double jab
and Karpo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawrence throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Karpo does it's job there.
Lawrence with a poor takedown
and Karpo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lawrence looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Karpo!
Lawrence cracks Karpo with a big elbow.
Karpo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lawrence tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lawrence has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Karpo tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawrence is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Karpo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lawrence dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lawrence fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Karpo misses with a straight right.
Karpo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lawrence circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice body punch from Lawrence.
Karpo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lawrence to score with a decent uppercut.
Lawrence throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karpo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Karpo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Karpo tries to buck Lawrence off but Lawrence is having none of it.
Lawrence is chipping away with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karpo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lawrence thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lawrence prevents Karpo from improving his position.
Karpo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence working the head and body with strikes.
Lawrence trying to pass the guard but Karpo defending well.
Karpo is looking to improve his position.
Karpo is not content to let Lawrence control the position.
Lawrence is pressing down on Karpo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Karpo is holding on for now.
Karpo tries to get to full guard but Lawrence has control of the leg.
Lawrence is looking for a kimura here.
Karpo wants to control but Lawrence is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Karpo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lawrence throws a big elbow that misses.
Karpo keeping moving, preventing Lawrence from controlling successfully.
Karpo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lawrence manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Karpo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lawrence has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karpo has managed to get both his arms back between Lawrence's legs - danger averted.
Lawrence is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Karpo is aware though and is defending well.
Lawrence is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Karpo defends well.
Karpo wants to stand but Lawrence is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lawrence has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Karpo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lawrence.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence is looking for a sweep.
Karpo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Karpo wants to stand but Lawrence is controlling his arm.
You can see the frustration on Lawrence's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lawrence gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lawrence moves into full guard.
Karpo tries to stand but Lawrence is controlling from the bottom.
Karpo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lawrence is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence wants to sweep but no luck.
Karpo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawrence swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lawrence is trying to control the position but Karpo postures up.
Lawrence might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Karpo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lawrence is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Karpo defends well.
Karpo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawrence is looking for a triangle but Karpo pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lawrence showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Karpo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lawrence moves out of range as Karpo strikes.
Lawrence dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lawrence swings for the body but Karpo moves out of range.
Lawrence steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karpo.
Karpo misses with a series of wild punches.
Lawrence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karpo stuffs the takedown attempt from Lawrence. Lawrence gets slowly back to his feet.
Karpo throws a right hand that Lawrence ducks under and follows up with a left that Lawrence also avoids with ease.
Lawrence appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
John Lawrence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karpo keeps the fight on the outside.
Lawrence misses with a wild body shot.
John Lawrence seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lawrence defending well as Karpo loads up on a big left hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lawrence.
An attempted straight right counter from Karpo misses the target.
Hannu Karpo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Lawrence.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karpo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karpo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lawrence lands an overhand right.
Karpo misses with a double jab.
Karpo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lawrence keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karpo blocks a low kick nicely.
Lawrence bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karpo throws a right hand that Lawrence ducks under and follows up with a left that Lawrence also avoids with ease.
Karpo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karpo throws a jab when Lawrence was well out of range.
Lawrence tries a quick counter leg kick but Karpo is wise to it.
No luck for Lawrence with that takedown attempt.
Lawrence throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Karpo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hannu Karpo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lawrence ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karpo moves away.
Karpo gets caught napping as Lawrence dives in and scores a takedown. Karpo manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Karpo keeps moving.
Lawrence postures up in Karpo's guard and throws a big left but Karpo blocks it.
Karpo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Karpo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lawrence slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lawrence advances to full mount.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lawrence looking to control but Karpo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Karpo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lawrence throwing shots but Karpo is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karpo manages to get to full guard.
John Lawrence has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karpo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lawrence trying to control from the bottom.
Lawrence is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Karpo pulls his head out easily.
Lawrence takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lawrence is trying to get back to full guard.
Lawrence trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Lawrence can't escape the position.
Lawrence sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lawrence tries to roll over but Karpo keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence trying to hold on to Karpo's head to control him but Karpo postures up.
Karpo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lawrence moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lawrence escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Karpo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lawrence is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Karpo is aware though and is defending well.
John Lawrence is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karpo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Karpo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hannu Karpo.
Well Lawrence has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for John Lawrence!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for John Lawrence!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for John Lawrence!
John Lawrence wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, an emotional John Lawrence said 'Put him in a body bag!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Total Bastard (ranked 1139 p4p, 62 weight class) and Addition BySubtraction (ranked 1158 p4p, 63 weight class). BySubtraction is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lay My Claim. Addition BySubtraction has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Total Bastard's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Total Bastard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Addition BySubtraction!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BySubtraction lands with a shot to the body.
BySubtraction slips under a jab from Bastard.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that BySubtraction has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Addition BySubtraction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bastard misses with a hook.
Bastard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bastard throws a lazy right hand but BySubtraction sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from BySubtraction lands.
Bastard moves away from the strike by BySubtraction.
Bastard throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've been told by Bastard's head coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
BySubtraction ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
BySubtraction throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bastard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bastard connects with a looping right hand.
BySubtraction tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bastard misses with an uppercut. BySubtraction saw that one coming.
Bastard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bastard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
BySubtraction throws a body punch but Bastard moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
BySubtraction gets a clinch.
Bastard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bastard throws a hook but BySubtraction avoids it easily.
BySubtraction misses with a wild body shot.
BySubtraction slips a jab from Bastard.
The fighters circling - BySubtraction throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bastard lands a jab to BySubtraction's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BySubtraction throws a body punch but Bastard moves out of range.
Bastard swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bastard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
BySubtraction darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
BySubtraction fails with an attempt to clinch.
BySubtraction fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bastard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bastard's head.
BySubtraction throws out a loose jab but Bastard uses good head movement to avoid it.
BySubtraction has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bastard finds it's way round the side to connect with BySubtraction's head.
BySubtraction takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
BySubtraction misses with a looping left.
BySubtraction fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
BySubtraction throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bastard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bastard loads up on a big right hand but BySubtraction slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bastard slips under a jab.
BySubtraction throws a hook to the side of Bastard's head but Bastard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bastard takes one to the side of the head.
Bastard misses with a looping left.
BySubtraction takes a shot right to the bread basket.
BySubtraction connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
BySubtraction tries to clinch there but Bastard circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from BySubtraction. Bastard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bastard lands a jab to BySubtraction's midsection.
BySubtraction throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bastard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
BySubtraction scores with a decent looking hook.
BySubtraction misses with a hook. Bastard ducked under it nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Bastard.
BySubtraction throws a body shot but no joy.
BySubtraction uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bastard.
A big left from Bastard misses.
BySubtraction lands a jab to the head.
BySubtraction throws out a loose jab but Bastard uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Bastard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
BySubtraction moves in looking to clinch but Bastard pushes him off.
Bastard misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from BySubtraction misses the target.
Bastard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
BySubtraction fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
BySubtraction uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
BySubtraction looks to score with a jab to the body but Bastard is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction swings and misses with a hook to the body.
BySubtraction looks to land a left hand but Bastard moved out of range nicely.
BySubtraction keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bastard.
A swing and a miss from Bastard.
Bastard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
BySubtraction doesn't manage to clinch there - Bastard circles away.
Bastard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
BySubtraction connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bastard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
BySubtraction cracks Bastard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
BySubtraction has managed to clinch.
BySubtraction fails to pull guard.
BySubtraction fails to pull guard.
BySubtraction lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bastard backwards.
Bastard tries to work over BySubtraction's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Bastard on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Bastard.
Bastard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bastard stalks BySubtraction and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into BySubtraction's face. BySubtraction staggers backwards, shaken.
BySubtraction moves into range and connects with a jab.
BySubtraction wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bastard moves away.
A big right from BySubtraction misses.
BySubtraction jabs Bastard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
BySubtraction throws a shot to the body.
BySubtraction ducks under a wild hook from Bastard.
Bastard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
BySubtraction misses with a hook to the body
and Bastard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
BySubtraction pushes Bastard up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bastard lands a nice uppercut.
Bastard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
BySubtraction wants the takedown. Bastard is fighting it off but BySubtraction persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bastard's guard against the ropes.
BySubtraction wants to control from the top but Bastard keeps moving.
BySubtraction wants to pass the guard but Bastard is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BySubtraction wants to control from the top but Bastard keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Addition BySubtraction dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
BySubtraction keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bastard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction wants to clinch up but Bastard keeps it at a distance.
BySubtraction ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bastard moves away.
BySubtraction paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
BySubtraction cracks Bastard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Bastard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
BySubtraction lunges at Bastard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bastard's hand.
BySubtraction lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bastard loads up on a big right hand but BySubtraction slips the punch.
Bastard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice defenses there by BySubtraction.
A little jabbing left from BySubtraction on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bastard digs a good body shot into BySubtraction's ribs.
BySubtraction lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BySubtraction lands with a hook. Bastard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bastard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bastard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by BySubtraction.
A jab from BySubtraction finds it's way through Bastard's defenses.
Bastard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
BySubtraction is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bastard misses with an uppercut. BySubtraction saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BySubtraction tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bastard was well out of range. Poor timing from BySubtraction.
It looked like Bastard was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
BySubtraction misses with a body shot.
Bastard misses with an uppercut. BySubtraction saw that one coming.
BySubtraction takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
BySubtraction loads up on a big right hand but Bastard slips the punch.
Bastard misses with a hook.
Bastard punishes BySubtraction's body with a nice straight punch.
Bastard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction slips under a jab.
A big left from Bastard misses.
BySubtraction throws a body punch but Bastard moves out of range.
BySubtraction fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bastard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
BySubtraction ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
BySubtraction is looking to clinch.
BySubtraction moves out of range as Bastard strikes.
BySubtraction connects with a jab.
BySubtraction swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bastard, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction connects with a crisp jab.
Bastard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
BySubtraction connects with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Bastard. Those never looked like landing.
Bastard misses with a straight left.
Bastard avoids the body shot from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bastard manages to avoid it.
Bastard is looking to counter punch.
Addition BySubtraction seems to be getting the better of the standup.
BySubtraction scores with a hook to the body. Bastard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
BySubtraction moves into range and clinches up with Bastard.
BySubtraction tries to throw a body punch but Bastard avoids it by throwing BySubtraction back against the ropes.
BySubtraction tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bastard has had enough of the clinch but BySubtraction keeps him there for the moment.
BySubtraction swings wildly with an uppercut but Bastard uses good head movement to avoid it.
BySubtraction pushes Bastard back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bastard breaks the clinch.
Bastard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract BySubtraction.
BySubtraction uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bastard.
Jab, jab by BySubtraction - just one landing.
BySubtraction has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
BySubtraction moves into the clinch successfully.
BySubtraction ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. BySubtraction no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction looking for a guillotine here but Bastard defends easily.
Bastard has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of BySubtraction is proving hard to escape from.
BySubtraction has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bastard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bastard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bastard would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
BySubtraction is trying to keep Bastard in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bastard got a little sloppy there for a moment and BySubtraction has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bastard has managed to get both his arms back between BySubtraction's legs - danger averted.
BySubtraction is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bastard wants to get up but he can't break BySubtraction's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
BySubtraction looking for a guillotine here but Bastard defends easily.
Bastard wants to get up but he can't break BySubtraction's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
BySubtraction not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
BySubtraction is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bastard is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Addition BySubtraction showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bastard tests BySubtraction's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bastard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bastard. BySubtraction does a little dance to reset his feet.
BySubtraction wants to counter with a clinch but Bastard pushes him away.
BySubtraction tries to clinch but Bastard moves away
and Bastard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
BySubtraction cracks Bastard with a good jab.
BySubtraction throws a lazy uppercut
and Bastard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bastard walks into a jab.
BySubtraction showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bastard.
Nice shot lands for BySubtraction.
Bastard throws an overhand right that lands on BySubtraction's shoulder, as BySubtraction tries to avoid the shot.
BySubtraction cracks Bastard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BySubtraction is looking to clinch.
Bastard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bastard throws a lazy right hand but BySubtraction sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for BySubtraction. That snapped Bastard's head back.
BySubtraction misses with an uppercut. Bastard saw that one coming.
Bastard is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Bastard.
Bastard misses the shot to the body.
BySubtraction on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
BySubtraction uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bastard.
BySubtraction now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bastard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bastard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bastard scores with a jab to the head.
BySubtraction misses the shot to the body.
BySubtraction swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bastard.
BySubtraction takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
BySubtraction staying out of range there.
BySubtraction connects with a single shot there.
Bastard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
BySubtraction tries to clinch there but Bastard circles away.
BySubtraction lands a jab to Bastard's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bastard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bastard misses with a straight right.
BySubtraction punishes Bastard's body with a nice straight punch.
Bastard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Addition BySubtraction is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck BySubtraction on the side of the head.
BySubtraction looks to score with a jab to the body but Bastard is just out of range.
BySubtraction 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.
Bastard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bastard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
BySubtraction takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
BySubtraction tries to clinch but Bastard is having none of it.
It looked like Bastard was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from BySubtraction.
Bastard looks to throw the jab but BySubtraction is out of range.
Bastard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
BySubtraction connects with a body shot that sends Bastard's belly button to the back.
Bastard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from BySubtraction.
Bastard throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from BySubtraction does it's job there.
BySubtraction uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bastard.
Bastard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as BySubtraction throws out the jab.
Bastard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Well,Bastard is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
BySubtraction misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from BySubtraction! But no joy.
Bastard misses the jab.
BySubtraction is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
BySubtraction takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
BySubtraction lands with an uppercut that bounces Bastard off the ropes and back into range.
Bastard throws an overhand right that lands on BySubtraction's shoulder, as BySubtraction tries to avoid the shot.
Bastard throws a big shot that misses.
Bastard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as BySubtraction throws out the jab.
BySubtraction scores with a hook to the body. Bastard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
BySubtraction fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bastard manages to avoid it.
Total Bastard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Bastard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
BySubtraction fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bastard manages to avoid it.
BySubtraction throws a lazy right hand but Bastard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction throws a shot from downtown. Bastard moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Bastard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
BySubtraction lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bastard at a distance.
Bastard scores with a decent looking hook.
Bastard throws a series of punches but BySubtraction avoids them all with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BySubtraction tries to clinch there but Bastard circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction scores with a jab.
Bastard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
BySubtraction throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bastard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bastard misses with a body shot.
Bastard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
BySubtraction scores with a jab to the head.
BySubtraction ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bastard moves away.
BySubtraction tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bastard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
BySubtraction lands with a shot to the body.
BySubtraction ducks under a wild hook from Bastard.
BySubtraction swings for the body but Bastard moves out of range.
Bastard was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
BySubtraction avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by BySubtraction.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BySubtraction slips under a jab from Bastard.
Good exchange - BySubtraction coming out on top.
Bastard misses with a straight left.
Bastard loads up on a big right hand but BySubtraction slips the punch.
Nice shot by BySubtraction.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Addition BySubtraction.
Well BySubtraction has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Addition BySubtraction!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Addition BySubtraction!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Addition BySubtraction!
Addition BySubtraction wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Addition BySubtraction made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Humors Lacplesis (ranked 186 p4p, 23 weight class) and Lamont Banner (ranked 199 p4p, 25 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Humors Lacplesis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lamont Banner !
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lacplesis takes a swing at Banner 's ribcage but misses.
Banner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lacplesis scores with a shot to the body.
Banner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Banner is working Lacplesis over against the ropes.
Banner misses with a punch on the inside.
Banner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Banner swings wildly with an uppercut but Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacplesis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lacplesis prevents a body shot from Banner .
Banner blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Lacplesis.
Banner is trying to pull guard but Lacplesis has him pressed against the ropes.
Lacplesis blocking some punches.
Lacplesis lands a shot to the body.
Lacplesis throws a head punch that misses.
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Banner controls the action.
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Banner controls the action.
Lacplesis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lacplesis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banner 's elbow.
I was talking to Lacplesis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacplesis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Banner .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Lacplesis fails to land.
Lacplesis lands a nice shot to the body.
Banner ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Banner no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lacplesis wants to stand but Banner has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lacplesis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Banner moves into the clinch successfully.
Banner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lacplesis walks away with a smile on his face. Banner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lacplesis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Banner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lacplesis has Banner up against the ropes in a clinch.
Banner pushes Lacplesis back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis lands a left hand.
Banner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banner tries to pull guard but Lacplesis forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Humors Lacplesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lamont Banner .
Banner is trying to pull guard but Lacplesis turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lacplesis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Banner pulls Lacplesis into guard.
Lacplesis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lacplesis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Banner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lacplesis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banner was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Banner .
Banner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lacplesis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Lacplesis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice straight punches there by Lacplesis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lacplesis.
Lacplesis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lacplesis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lacplesis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lacplesis looks to score with a jab to the body but Banner is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis lands a slapping body shot.
Lacplesis missing with a left hand there. Banner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banner swats away the attempt to clinch by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis scores with a shot to the body.
Banner swats away the attempt to clinch by Lacplesis.
Banner takes one on the button.
Banner scores with a hook.
Banner looks to throw the jab but Lacplesis is out of range.
Lacplesis tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Banner manages to circle out of the way.
Lacplesis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Banner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lacplesis takes one to the chin there.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Lacplesis's shoulder, as Lacplesis tries to avoid the shot.
Lacplesis misses with an uppercut.
Banner throws out a leg kick but Lacplesis moves out of range and Banner only half commits.
Lacplesis is looking to counter the offense by Banner and move into the clinch.
Banner moves into the clinch.
Lacplesis lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Lacplesis on the inside.
Banner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lacplesis walks away with a smile on his face. Banner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis throws a body punch but Banner moves out of range.
Banner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banner moves into the clinch.
Lacplesis swings wildly with an uppercut but Banner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacplesis throws a head punch that misses.
Banner 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lacplesis looks to land a left hand but Banner moved out of range nicely.
Lacplesis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Banner fails to land with a series of punches.
Banner misses with an uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lacplesis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banner swats away the attempt to clinch by Lacplesis.
Banner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lacplesis throws a body punch but Banner moves out of range.
Banner misses with an uppercut. Lacplesis saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banner misses with a straight left.
Lacplesis moves out of range of the strikes.
Lacplesis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Banner throws a sloppy head kick and Lacplesis moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Humors Lacplesis will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Banner throws a big shot that misses.
Lacplesis throwing a counter right hand but Banner manages to avoid it.
Lacplesis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Banner . Banner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lacplesis throws the left hand but Banner avoids the punch easily.
Banner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lacplesis slips under a jab from Banner .
Banner forces Lacplesis back against the ropes and clinches.
Lacplesis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Banner avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the ropes.
Lacplesis struggles to land a body shot inside as Banner controls his hands.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banner .
Lacplesis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lacplesis blocks an uppercut.
Lacplesis misses with the head strike.
Lacplesis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis throws a head punch that misses.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body.
Banner manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lacplesis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Banner is trying to keep Lacplesis in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis wants to get up but he can't break Banner 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Banner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lacplesis tries to stand but Banner is controlling from the bottom.
Banner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lacplesis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Banner 's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lacplesis wants to stand and escape but instead Banner has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Banner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lacplesis wants to stand but Banner is controlling the position.
Banner trying to control but Lacplesis is working from the bottom.
Banner stands and steps away. Lacplesis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice uppercut lands for Banner . That snapped Lacplesis's head back.
Lacplesis looks to land a right hand but Banner moved out of range.
Lacplesis tries to clinch there but Banner circles away.
Banner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lacplesiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Banner lands a glancing blow to the side of Lacplesis's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lacplesis.
Lacplesis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands a jab to Banner 's midsection.
Banner staying out of range there.
It seemed like Banner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Banner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lacplesiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lacplesis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banner .
Lacplesis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Banner counters with a nice uppercut.
Banner connects with a single shot there.
Banner avoids the body shot from Lacplesis.
Banner throws a front kick that sends Lacplesis stumbling back into the ropes.
Lacplesis tests Banner 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Banner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Banner misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Banner looks to land a right hand but Lacplesis moved out of range.
A cross from Lacplesis lands.
Banner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Banner walks into a stiff left hand from Lacplesis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner takes the fight into the clinch.
Lacplesis lands a hook that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lacplesis.
Banner pulls guard successfully.
Banner has his foot on Lacplesis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lacplesis works his way back into a safe position though.
Banner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lacplesis is aware though and is defending well.
Banner looking for a guillotine here but Lacplesis defends easily.
Lacplesis postures up.
Lacplesis wants to stand but Banner has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Banner is looking for a triangle but Lacplesis pushes his legs off easily.
Banner looking for a guillotine here but Lacplesis defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamont Banner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lacplesis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Banner misses with the combination.
Lamont Banner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banner ducks under a wild hook from Lacplesis.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Banner 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Banner throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
Banner lands with a left to the head.
Banner working aggressively here.
Banner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Lacplesis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lacplesis.
Banner blocks a body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Banner .
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!
Banner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Banner throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banner .
Banner blocking some punches.
Humors Lacplesis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Banner lands with a light punch inside.
Banner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Lacplesis - that landed with a thud.
Lacplesis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Banner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
Banner lands an uppercut.
Lacplesis throws a punch but it's blocked by Banner .
Banner decides to pull guard.
Lacplesis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Banner 's guard.
Lacplesis won't allow Banner to get back to his feet.
Lacplesis wants to get up but he can't break Banner 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lacplesis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lacplesis stands up from Banner 's guard - Lacplesis perhaps looking for a knockout.
A jab from Lacplesis finds it's way through Banner 's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis defending well as Banner loads up on a big left hand.
Banner lands a head kick. Lacplesis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Lacplesis tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Banner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacplesis. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Lacplesis.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lacplesis checks a leg kick.
Banner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lacplesis slips a jab from Banner .
Banner lands with a straight right. Lacplesis didn't see that one coming.
Lacplesis clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Lacplesis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lacplesis misses with some punches.
Banner tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lacplesis smiles and moves away.
Banner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Banner slips under a jab from Lacplesis.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacplesis. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner avoids the body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Banner throws a head kick that half lands.
Banner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lacplesis looks to score with a jab to the body but Banner is just out of range.
Banner looks to land a right hand but Lacplesis moved out of range.
Banner misses with a straight right.
Lacplesis staying out of range there.
Lacplesis misses the shot to the body.
Lacplesis throws a body punch but Banner moves out of range.
Lacplesis has managed to clinch.
Banner pulls guard effortlessly.
Lacplesis is looking to stand up but Banner won't let him.
Lacplesis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lacplesis has managed to get both his arms back between Banner 's legs - danger averted.
Lacplesis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner has his foot on Lacplesis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lacplesis works his way back into a safe position though.
Banner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lacplesis wants to stand and escape but instead Banner has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Lacplesis has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the ropes to get back to his feet. Banner has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner pushes Lacplesis back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Humors Lacplesis did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Banner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lacplesis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banner .
Lacplesis takes the fight into the clinch.
Banner fails to pull guard.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lacplesis.
Banner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Banner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lacplesis lands a shoulder strike.
Lacplesis swings wildly with an uppercut but Banner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacplesis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Banner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lacplesis just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Humors Lacplesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lamont Banner .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner throws a head punch that misses.
Lacplesis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lacplesis digs a right hand underneath Banner 's ribcage. Banner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Banner fails to land.
Banner tries to pull guard but Lacplesis forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Lacplesis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lacplesis blocking some punches.
Lacplesis lands a hook that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Lacplesis lands with a short shot to the head.
Banner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Banner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Banner prevents a body shot from Lacplesis.
Banner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lacplesis walks away with a smile on his face. Banner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lacplesis connects with a nice looking jab.
Some wild striking there from Lacplesis.
Banner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis pushes Banner up against the ropes in a clinch.
Banner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Banner is trying to pull guard but Lacplesis turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Banner fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Lacplesis.
Banner pushes Lacplesis back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Banner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lacplesis walks away with a smile on his face. Banner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Banner is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Banner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacplesis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Banner , pushing him back against the ropes.
Banner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lacplesis walks away with a smile on his face. Banner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Banner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lacplesis is looking to wear down Banner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lacplesis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Banner throws a hook but Lacplesis blocks it.
Banner throws a hook but Lacplesis avoids it easily.
Lacplesis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacplesis tries to clinch but Banner moves out of range.
Banner throws a shot from downtown. Lacplesis moves away and avoids it.
Lacplesis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Banner counters with a stiff right hand.
Lacplesis scores with the left hand. Banner knows he should have avoided that one.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lacplesis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banner 's elbow.
Banner jumps guard but Lacplesis turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Banner throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
Banner swings wildly with an uppercut but Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacplesis lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner misses with the head strike.
Banner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lacplesis lands with a left to the head.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Banner controls the action.
Banner swings wildly with an uppercut but Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banner misses with a punch on the inside.
Banner blocks an uppercut.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body.
Banner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lacplesis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body.
Lacplesis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lacplesis lands a nice shot to the body.
Banner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Lacplesis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis blocks an uppercut.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lacplesis tries to work over Banner 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lacplesis lands a hook that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
A shot in the inside from Lacplesis.
Banner can't find room to land a body shot as Lacplesis controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis tries to work over Banner 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Banner pulls guard successfully.
Lacplesis preventing the sweep.
Lacplesis decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Banner , up you get!
Lacplesis wants to clinch up but Banner keeps it at a distance.
Lacplesis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Banner defending well as Lacplesis loads up on a big left hand.
Lacplesis lands with a right hand.
Lacplesis scores with a hook to the body. Banner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Banner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lacplesis.
Lacplesis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lacplesis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humors Lacplesis had his way with Lamont Banner in that round.
That's time! Lacplesis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lacplesis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Banner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Banner instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lacplesis.
Banner blocks a body shot from Lacplesis.
Banner lands an uppercut.
Lacplesis tries to work over Banner 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Banner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lacplesis just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Banner tries to pull guard but Lacplesis won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacplesis.
Banner swings wildly with an uppercut but Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Lacplesis on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banner .
Lacplesis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banner pulls Lacplesis into guard.
Lacplesis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Banner is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner seems keen to control Lacplesis's posture.
Lacplesis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Banner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lacplesis is looking to stand up but Banner won't let him.
Lacplesis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Banner has a closed guard, preventing Lacplesis from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Banner throws the left hand but Lacplesis avoids the punch easily.
Lacplesis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Banner in his tracks.
Lacplesis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Banner .
Banner tries to move into range but Lacplesis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A punch combination from Banner misses.
Lacplesis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lacplesis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Banner breaks from the clinch.
Banner closes the distance and clinches.
Banner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lacplesis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lacplesis lands a left hand.
Banner blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
Banner lands with a light punch inside.
Banner scores with a shot to the side of Lacplesis's head.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Banner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lacplesis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Banner tries to pull guard but Lacplesis forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Humors Lacplesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lamont Banner .
Banner is trying to push Lacplesis away but Lacplesis has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Lacplesis misses with a punch on the inside.
Banner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lacplesis struggles to land a body shot inside as Banner controls his hands.
Banner takes a shot to the head.
Banner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Lacplesis.
Banner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banner . Lacplesis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lacplesis is looking to counter the offense by Banner and move into the clinch.
Lacplesis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Banner s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Banner .
Banner tries to keep at a distance but Lacplesis has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Banner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lacplesis has a couple of punches blocked by Banner .
A left hand lands to the body for Lacplesis.
Banner fails to pull guard.
Banner is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Banner jumps guard and drags Lacplesis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lacplesis wants to stand but Banner has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lacplesis trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lacplesis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Banner swings for the body but Lacplesis moves out of range.
Banner tries to keep at a distance but Lacplesis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lacplesis.
Banner throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Humors Lacplesis.
I think Lacplesis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Humors Lacplesis!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Humors Lacplesis!
Humors Lacplesis wins by majority decision!
Humors Lacplesis retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Humors Lacplesis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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