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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Iopu Aimaasu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saliou Sesay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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175 cm
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178 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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170 cm
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135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Self confident |
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iopu Aimaasu! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Saliou Sesay! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sesay moves out of range as Aimaasu strikes. Aimaasu throws a jab when Sesay was well out of range. Sesay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aimaasu throws out the jab. Sesay throws out a loose jab but Aimaasu uses good head movement to avoid it. Aimaasu getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Sesay looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sesay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aimaasu. Sesay throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Sesay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aimaasu.
Sesay takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. A cross from Aimaasu lands. Aimaasu throws out a loose jab but Sesay uses good head movement to avoid it. Aimaasu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sesay. Nice shot lands for Aimaasu. Sesay ducks under a wild hook from Aimaasu. Aimaasu throws a looping overhand right but Sesay ducks down to avoid it. Aimaasu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sesay on the side of the head. Sesay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Aimaasu misses the shot to the body. Aimaasu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Aimaasu misses with a double jab.
Sesay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Sesay connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Aimaasu throws the left hand but Sesay avoids the punch easily. Aimaasu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sesay sees it coming and avoids it easily. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Nice defenses there by Aimaasu. Sesay throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Sesay gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Aimaasu misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Aimaasu avoids the head kick by Sesay.
Sesay misses the jab. Aimaasu lands a nice shot to the body.
Sesay tries a head kick but it misses.
Sesay throws a head kick but Aimaasu moves out of range.
Sesay slips a straight right by Aimaasu. Aimaasu misses with a looping left. Sesay throws out a loose jab but Aimaasu uses good head movement to avoid it. Aimaasu connects with a single shot there. Sesay slips under a jab from Aimaasu. Aimaasu moves out of range as Sesay strikes. Sesay throws a head kick that Aimaasu semi-blocks.
Aimaasu throws a lazy right hand but Sesay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Aimaasu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Aimaasu looks to land a right hand but Sesay moved out of range. Aimaasu avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Aimaasu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aimaasu slips under a jab from Sesay. Aimaasu avoids a kick to the body.
Aimaasu throws the left hand but Sesay avoids the punch easily. Aimaasu jabbing away but nothing is landing. Aimaasu looks to land a combination but Sesay avoids it well. Sesay throws a head kick that misses. Sesay walks into a straight right hand from Aimaasu. Sesay loads up on a big right hand but Aimaasu slips the punch. Sesay staying out of range there. Aimaasu misses with a looping right. Nice defenses there by Aimaasu.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Aimaasu lands with a cross. Aimaasu scores with a sloppy right hand. Sesay should have avoided that one. Aimaasu looks to throw the jab but Sesay is out of range. Aimaasu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Aimaasu misses the shot to the body. Aimaasu avoids the body shot from Sesay.
Sesay on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Aimaasu throws a shot from downtown. Sesay moves away and avoids it. Nice straight punches there by Aimaasu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aimaasu. Nice uppercut lands for Aimaasu. That snapped Sesay's head back.
Aimaasu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Aimaasu digs a good hook to Sesay's body.
Aimaasu looks to land a right hand but Sesay moved out of range. Aimaasu blocks a low kick nicely. Aimaasu throws a lazy right hand but Sesay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A right-left combo lands from Aimaasu. Aimaasu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sesay scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aimaasu in his tracks. Sesay pivots, looking for a leg kick but Aimaasu is out of range and Sesay settles back down. A slow jab from Aimaasu misses its intended target. Aimaasu checks a low kick from Sesay. Aimaasu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aimaasu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sesay at a distance.
Aimaasu avoids the body shot from Sesay.
Sesay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aimaasu manages to avoid it. Sesay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sesay walks into a jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Aimaasu scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Aimaasu takes a swing at Sesay's ribcage but misses. A jab from Sesay misses. Aimaasu lands a nice looking body shot.
Aimaasu ducks under a wild hook from Sesay. Sesay throws a head kick but Aimaasu moves out of range.
Sesay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aimaasu throws out the jab. Sesay throws a body punch but Aimaasu moves out of range. Aimaasu thows a body shot but no joy. Sesay avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Aimaasu looks to land a left hand but Sesay moved out of range nicely. Sesay throws a lazy right hand but Aimaasu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Sesay blocks a jab. Sesay lands a leg kick that knocks Aimaasu off balance momentarily. Aimaasu lands with a cross. Sesay throws out a leg kick but Aimaasu moves out of range and Sesay only half commits. The fighters circling - Sesay throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A swing and a miss from Sesay. Sesay misses with a looping left. Aimaasu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Sesay throws a leg kick but Aimaasu sees it coming and moves out of range. Aimaasu blocks a head kick by Sesay.
Sesay misses the jab. Sesay misses with a kick to the body.
Sesay has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aimaasu finds it's way round the side to connect with Sesay's head. Aimaasu throws a jab but it's blocked by Sesay. Aimaasu misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sesay walks into a jab. Aimaasu throws a jab when Sesay was well out of range. Aimaasu dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Aimaasu misses with a straight left. Aimaasu throws a big shot that misses. Aimaasu ducks under a wild hook from Sesay. Sesay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aimaasu.
Sesay throws the left hand but Aimaasu avoids the punch easily. Aimaasu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sesay sees it coming and avoids it easily. Aimaasu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Sesay tries to land a leg kick but Aimaasu saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Aimaasu misses. Aimaasu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Aimaasu jabbing away but nothing is landing. Sesay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aimaasu. Sesay thows a body shot but no joy. Aimaasu avoids the head kick by Sesay.
Sesay keeps Aimaasu at a distance using the push kick. Sesay takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice cross by Aimaasu. Aimaasu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Aimaasu punishes Sesay's body with a nice straight punch. A combination from Sesay does no damage. Aimaasu defending well as Sesay loads up on a big left hand. Aimaasu jabs at Sesay's body. Sesay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aimaasu throws out the jab. Sesay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Aimaasu lands with a right hand.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Aimaasu with a jab. Aimaasu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sesay stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Sesay misses with a wild body shot. Nice straight punches there by Aimaasu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aimaasu. Aimaasu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Sesay takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Sesay looks gassed! Jab from Aimaasu. Sesay has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Sesay slips a jab from Aimaasu. Aimaasu loads up on a big right hand but Sesay slips the punch. Aimaasu with a jab.
Sesay is rocked! Aimaasu looks to score with a jab to the body but Sesay is just out of range. Aimaasu misses with a straight right. Sesay slips a straight right by Aimaasu. Aimaasu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Aimaasu throws a shot from downtown. Sesay moves away and avoids it. Sesay takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aimaasu throws the left hand but Sesay avoids the punch easily. Sesay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Sesay just misses with a punch to the body.
Aimaasu misses with a hook. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Aimaasu missing with a left hand there. Sesay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Good leg kick by Sesay there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aimaasu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sesay sees it coming and avoids it easily. Aimaasu throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Sesay is looking to land body kicks. Sesay takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Sesay defending well as Aimaasu loads up on a big left hand. Sesay moves out of range as Aimaasu strikes. Sesay throws a jab but it's blocked by Aimaasu. Aimaasu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Sesay lands the left hand. A slow jab from Aimaasu misses its intended target. Sesay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aimaasu. Aimaasu misses with a looping right. Aimaasu dips to his left and cracks Sesay with an uppercut! Sesay throws a head kick that misses. Aimaasu moves out of range of the body kick from Sesay.
Aimaasu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sesay. Sesay has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aimaasu finds it's way round the side to connect with Sesay's head. Aimaasu connects with a nice looking jab.
Aimaasu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Sesay lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sesay looks to throw the jab but Aimaasu is out of range. Aimaasu throws a lazy right hand but Sesay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Aimaasu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sesay momentarily.
Aimaasu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sesay sees it coming and avoids it easily. Aimaasu scores with a jab. Aimaasu jabs Sesay to the body, keeping him at a distance. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aimaasu, as that shot connected.
Sesay takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sesay is still on wobbly legs! Can Aimaasu finish him? A telegraphed right hand from Aimaasu misses the target. Sesay seems to have recovered his senses. Sesay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aimaasu.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Sesay tests Aimaasu's chin there with a solid looking shot. Sesay gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aimaasu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sesay. Sesay staying out of range there. A big right from Aimaasu misses. Aimaasu misses with a hook. Sesay ducked under it nicely. Sesay walks into a straight right hand from Aimaasu. A telegraphed right hand from Aimaasu misses the target. Sesay misses with a wild body shot. Aimaasu throws a big shot that misses. Aimaasu works the jab nicely. A combination from Sesay does no damage. Sesay throws a head kick but Aimaasu moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Aimaasu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sesay doesn't seem phased though. Sesay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aimaasu. Aimaasu scores with a hook to the body. Sesay takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Aimaasu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Aimaasu misses with a straight right. Sesay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aimaasu. Aimaasu lands a head shot. Sesay staying out of range there. Sesay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Sesay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aimaasu. Sesay takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Aimaasu looks to throw the jab but Sesay is out of range. Sesay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Sesay walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aimaasu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Sesay throws a sloppy head kick and Aimaasu moves out of range easily. Sesay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Sesay takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jab from Aimaasu. Aimaasu blocks a leg kick. Aimaasu throws a jab but it's blocked by Sesay. Sesay misses with a head kick.
Sesay misses the jab. Sesay tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aimaasu is able to avoid easily. Sesay thows a left - swing and a miss! Sesay fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Aimaasu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Sesay misses with a head kick.
Sesay blocks a jab. Sesay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aimaasu throws out the jab. Sesay moves out of range of the strikes. Aimaasu throws a jab when Sesay was well out of range. Aimaasu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sesay sees it coming and avoids it easily. Sesay slips a jab from Aimaasu. Aimaasu blocks a head kick by Sesay.
Sesay looks to land a left hand but Aimaasu moved out of range nicely. Sesay ducks under a wild hook from Aimaasu. Aimaasu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sesay.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Aimaasu misses with an uppercut. Sesay saw that one coming. Aimaasu throws the left hand but Sesay avoids the punch easily. Aimaasu moves out of range as Sesay strikes. Sesay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sesay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aimaasu sees it coming and avoids it easily. Aimaasu throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Aimaasu blocks a head kick by Sesay.
The fighters circling - Aimaasu throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Sesay takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Aimaasu lands with an overhand left. Aimaasu misses with a looping right. Aimaasu thows a left - swing and a miss! Sesay wants to land a leg kick but Aimaasu is out of range. Sesay takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aimaasu ducks under a wild hook from Sesay. Aimaasu jabbing away but nothing is landing. Sesay fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aimaasu is out of range. Aimaasu misses the jab. Sesay takes a swing at Aimaasu's ribcage but misses. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nice straight punches there by Aimaasu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aimaasu. Sesay defending well as Aimaasu loads up on a big left hand. A jab from Sesay misses. Aimaasu slips under a jab. Aimaasu looks to throw the jab but Sesay is out of range. Sesay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aimaasu throws out the jab. The fighters circling - Aimaasu throws out the jab but it was never going to land. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iopu Aimaasu dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sesay motions for Aimaasu to come forward. Sesay throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. A nice leg kick lands there from Sesay. Aimaasu throws a hook but Sesay avoids it easily. Aimaasu looks to land a right hand but Sesay moved out of range. Sesay staying out of range there. Sesay throws a hook to the side of Aimaasu's head but Aimaasu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Aimaasu scores with a jab. Sesay acknowledges it with a nod of the head. A nice inside leg kick there by Sesay. That's going to slow Aimaasu down. Sesay connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Aimaasu does it's job there. Aimaasu throws out a powerful jab. Aimaasu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Aimaasu misses with an uppercut. Sesay saw that one coming. Sesay pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Sesay cracks the inside of Aimaasu's front leg. Sesay throws a lazy right hand but Aimaasu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Sesay slips under a jab. Sesay throws a big shot that misses. Sesay throws a hook to the side of Aimaasu's head but Aimaasu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Sesay thows a body shot but no joy. Aimaasu throws a body punch but Sesay moves out of range. Sesay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aimaasu. Sesay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aimaasu throws out the jab. Aimaasu throws a lazy right hand but Sesay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Sesay swings for the body but Aimaasu moves out of range.
Iopu Aimaasu is winning the standup battle so far. Sesay looks to throw the jab but Aimaasu is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Aimaasu throws a hook but Sesay blocks it. Aimaasu moves out of range of the leg kick from Sesay. Aimaasu misses with a wild body shot. A looping hook to the body misses from Aimaasu. Sesay does a little dance to reset his feet. Aimaasu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sesay doesn't seem bothered though. Aimaasu works the jab nicely. Aimaasu darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Sesay slips a straight right by Aimaasu. Aimaasu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Aimaasu digs a good hook to Sesay's body.
Sesay thumps Aimaasu with a low kick. Sesay slips a jab from Aimaasu. Aimaasu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Aimaasu takes a swing at Sesay's ribcage but misses. The fighters circling - Aimaasu throws out the jab but it was never going to land. An inside leg kick from Sesay misses. Sesay misses with an uppercut. Aimaasu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sesay looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Sesay misses with a hook. The fighters circle momentarily. Aimaasu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Sesay takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aimaasu misses with a looping right. A head kick misses from Sesay. Sesay throws a jab but it's blocked by Aimaasu. Aimaasu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sesay.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sesay.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Aimaasu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sesay. Sesay looks to land a left hand but Aimaasu moved out of range nicely. Sesay misses with an uppercut. Sesay looks to land a left hand but Aimaasu moved out of range nicely. Aimaasu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sesay sees it coming and avoids it easily. Sesay ducks under a wild hook from Aimaasu. Sesay ducks under a wild hook from Aimaasu. Sesay thuds his shin into the meat of Aimaasu's side. Sesay shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Aimaasu jabs at Sesay's body. Sesay moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Aimaasu jabs Sesay to the body, keeping him at a distance. Sesay is breathing heavily. Aimaasu connects with a body shot that sends Sesay's belly button to the back. Sesay throws a jab but it's blocked by Aimaasu. Aimaasu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sesay. Sesay takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Aimaasu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sesay can do to turn this around? This has been an exciting period of action! Aimaasu jabbing away but nothing is landing. Aimaasu misses with a straight right. Aimaasu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Aimaasu throws a hook to the side of Sesay's head but Sesay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Sesay tries a head kick but it misses.
Aimaasu connects with a looping right hand.
Aimaasu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sesay manages to avoid it. Sesay throws a big shot that misses. Sesay attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. A decent looking cross lands there for Aimaasu.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Aimaasu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sesay sees it coming and avoids it easily. Aimaasu lands a nice shot to the body.
Aimaasu connects with a looping right hand.
Aimaasu throws a hook but Sesay blocks it. Aimaasu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Aimaasu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sesay. Sesay misses with an uppercut. Aimaasu saw that one coming. Aimaasu swings for the body but Sesay moves out of range.
Aimaasu misses with a looping left. Aimaasu looks to throw the jab but Sesay is out of range. Aimaasu misses with a two punch combination.
Sesay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Aimaasu takes a swing at Sesay's ribcage but misses. Sesay walks into a left hand. Aimaasu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Sesay walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Aimaasu moves out of range as Sesay throws a body kick.
Sesay avoids the body shot from Aimaasu.
Aimaasu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Sesay moves away from the strike by Aimaasu. Aimaasu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sesay was well out of range. Poor timing from Aimaasu. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sesay, right into the meat.
Aimaasu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sesay sees it coming and avoids it easily. Aimaasu throws a hook to the side of Sesay's head but Sesay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Aimaasu loads up on a big right hand but Sesay slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sesay scores with a hook to the body. Aimaasu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Sesay looks to score with a jab to the body but Aimaasu is just out of range. Sesay misses with a body kick. Sesay pivots, looking for a leg kick but Aimaasu is out of range and Sesay settles back down. Sesay on the wrong end of a nice jab. Sesay tries a head kick but it misses.
Aimaasu throws a shot from downtown. Sesay moves away and avoids it. Aimaasu avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Sesay misses with a straight left. Aimaasu misses the jab. Sesay blocks a jab. Sesay takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sesay.
Sesay defending well as Aimaasu loads up on a big left hand. Sesay staying out of range there. Aimaasu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Sesay takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aimaasu checks a leg kick nicely. Sesay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aimaasu. Sesay looks to land a left hand but Aimaasu moved out of range nicely. Sesay slips under a jab from Aimaasu. Aimaasu looks to score with a jab to the body but Sesay is just out of range. Sesay takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sesay moves out of range of the strikes.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Sesay slips under a jab. Sesay scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Sesay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A jab from Aimaasu misses. Sesay thuds his shin into the meat of Aimaasu's side. Aimaasu misses with a straight left. Sesay misses with a leg kick. Aimaasu swings for the body but Sesay moves out of range.
Aimaasu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sesay. A slow jab from Aimaasu misses its intended target. Sesay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aimaasu lands with a nice body punch. The fighters circling - Sesay throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Aimaasu throws a hook but Sesay avoids it easily. Sesay slips under a jab. Aimaasu thows a body shot but no joy. A big right from Aimaasu misses. Aimaasu blocks a low kick nicely. Sesay takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sesay walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Aimaasu defending well as Sesay loads up on a big left hand. Sesay tries a head kick but it misses.
Aimaasu cracks Sesay with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Aimaasu slips under a jab. Sesay throws a looping overhand right but Aimaasu ducks down to avoid it.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Sesay throws a leg kick but Aimaasu sees it coming and moves out of range. Decent striking displayed by Aimaasu there. Sesay looks to throw the jab but Aimaasu is out of range. Sesay tests Aimaasu's chin there with a solid looking shot. Sesay throws a chopping leg kick but Aimaasu manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Nice cross by Sesay. A jab from Aimaasu misses. Aimaasu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Aimaasu with a hook. Aimaasu misses the shot to the body. Aimaasu throws a shot from downtown. Sesay moves away and avoids it. Sesay misses with a looping left. Sesay throws an overhand right that lands on Aimaasu's shoulder, as Aimaasu tries to avoid the shot. Aimaasu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jab, jab by Aimaasu - just one landing. Sesay takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Sesay throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Aimaasu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Sesay with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aimaasu to score with a decent uppercut. Sesay looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big left from Aimaasu misses. Aimaasu lands with a nice body punch. Aimaasu throws a big shot that misses. Aimaasu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Aimaasu loads up on a big right hand but Sesay slips the punch. Sesay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aimaasu. Sesay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aimaasu.
Sesay misses with a head kick.
Aimaasu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sesay. Sesay obviously looking to wear him down.
Aimaasu throws a jab when Sesay was well out of range. Sesay just misses with a punch to the body.
Aimaasu jabs Sesay to the body, keeping him at a distance. Aimaasu misses with an uppercut. Sesay saw that one coming. Aimaasu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Aimaasu throws a hook but Sesay avoids it easily. Aimaasu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sesay. Aimaasu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sesay. Jab, jab by Aimaasu - just one landing. Aimaasu lands a jab to the head.
Aimaasu lands a lovely overhand right. Aimaasu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sesay's hands. Aimaasu scores with a jab to the body. Sesay scores with a jab to the jaw. A cross from Aimaasu lands. Sesay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aimaasu ducks under a wild hook from Sesay. Aimaasu missing with a left hand there. Sesay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Sesay throws a shot from downtown. Aimaasu moves away and avoids it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Sesay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aimaasu manages to avoid it. Sesay lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aimaasu throws a jab but it's blocked by Sesay. Sesay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aimaasu. Aimaasu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sesay. Aimaasu tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Aimaasu defending well as Sesay loads up on a big left hand. Nice jab there from Aimaasu. Sesay takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Aimaasu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Aimaasu slips under a jab. Aimaasu avoids the body shot from Sesay.
Sesay throws a shot from downtown. Aimaasu moves away and avoids it. Aimaasu thuds his right hand into Sesay's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Aimaasu lands a nice shot to the body.
Sesay throws a lazy right hand but Aimaasu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Aimaasu missing with a left hand there. Sesay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Aimaasu throws a hook to the side of Sesay's head but Sesay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Sesay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sesay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aimaasu. A chopping leg kick lands by Sesay. Aimaasu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sesay. Aimaasu throws a lazy right hand but Sesay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Aimaasu misses with a hook. Sesay ducked under it nicely.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Sesay throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Aimaasu lands the left hand. Aimaasu throws a hook but Sesay avoids it easily. Sesay moves forwards but Aimaasu connects with a nice, crisp jab. Aimaasu blocks a head kick by Sesay.
Sesay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aimaasu. Aimaasu slips a straight right by Sesay. Aimaasu misses with an uppercut. Sesay saw that one coming. Aimaasu looks to throw the jab but Sesay is out of range. Aimaasu misses with an uppercut. Sesay saw that one coming. Sesay lands a nice looking body kick. Aimaasu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sesay's head. Aimaasu misses with an uppercut. A punch combination from Aimaasu misses. Sesay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sesay slips under a jab from Aimaasu. Sesay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aimaasu. Sesay's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aimaasu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sesay scrambles back to his feet. Sesay moves out of range as Aimaasu strikes. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. A leg kick checked by Aimaasu. Aimaasu throws a hook but Sesay avoids it easily. Sesay throws a leg kick but Aimaasu moved away. Sesay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aimaasu moves away. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aimaasu checks a leg kick. Aimaasu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iopu Aimaasu dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sesay defending well as Aimaasu loads up on a big left hand. Sesay blocks a jab. Sesay moves away from the strike by Aimaasu. A shot to the liver by Aimaasu. Beautiful body shot. Sesay throws out a loose jab but Aimaasu uses good head movement to avoid it. Aimaasu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sesay throws out the jab. Sesay avoids the body shot from Aimaasu.
Aimaasu throws a big shot that misses. Sesay lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aimaasu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Aimaasu lands a glancing blow to the side of Sesay's head. Sesay looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sesay misses with a head kick.
Aimaasu throws a hook but Sesay blocks it. Sesay throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Aimaasu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Sesay tries to bum rush Aimaasu with a series of wild strikes but Aimaasu uses good footwork to avoid the assault. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aimaasu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Sesay ducks right into an uppercut from Aimaasu. Aimaasu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sesay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Aimaasu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sesay looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Aimaasu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sesay's head. Nice defenses there by Sesay. Aimaasu just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Aimaasu throws a big shot that misses. Aimaasu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Sesay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Sesay throws a head kick but Aimaasu moves out of range.
Sesay takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Sesay ducks under a wild hook from Aimaasu. Sesay moves away from the strike by Aimaasu. Aimaasu blocks a low kick nicely. Aimaasu moves out of range of the leg kick from Sesay. Sesay misses with a looping left. Sesay misses with a straight right. Sesay throws a looping overhand right but Aimaasu ducks down to avoid it. Aimaasu pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Aimaasu throws a hook but Sesay blocks it. Aimaasu throws a hook to the side of Sesay's head but Sesay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Aimaasu staying out of range there. Sesay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aimaasu. Sesay misses the shot to the body. Aimaasu works Sesay's body with a nice hook. Sesay moves away from the strike by Aimaasu. Aimaasu misses the shot to the body. Aimaasu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aimaasu. Jab from Aimaasu. Sesay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aimaasu.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sesay slips a straight right by Aimaasu. Sesay throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Sesay on the wrong end of a nice hook. Sesay takes one to the chin there. Aimaasu loads up on a big right hand but Sesay slips the punch. Sesay ducks under a wild hook from Aimaasu. Aimaasu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sesay looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Aimaasu moves out of range as Sesay strikes. Sesay walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Aimaasu connects with a body shot that sends Sesay's belly button to the back. Aimaasu lands with a straight right. Sesay didn't see that one coming. Sesay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aimaasu. Aimaasu misses with a straight left. Sesay moves out of range as Aimaasu strikes. Aimaasu scores with a hook. Sesay looks for the body kick but Aimaasu saw that one coming. Aimaasu misses the jab. Aimaasu looks to throw the jab but Sesay is out of range. Sesay moves away from the strike by Aimaasu. Aimaasu throws a good cross that connects.
Aimaasu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sesay doesn't seem bothered though. Sesay blocks a jab. Sesay slips under a jab from Aimaasu. No joy there for Sesay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Aimaasu with a body punch. A glancing blow. Sesay takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sesay takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aimaasu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sesay doesn't seem bothered though. Aimaasu checks a leg kick. Aimaasu lands with a straight right. Sesay didn't see that one coming. Aimaasu blocks a jab. Aimaasu lands a jab. Sesay moves out of range of the strikes. Aimaasu thows a left - swing and a miss! Sesay works the jab nicely. Aimaasu works the jab nicely. Aimaasu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Sesay connects with a leg kick. Aimaasu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Sesay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sesay slips a jab from Aimaasu. Aimaasu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sesay under the eye. Aimaasu scores with a nice right hand.
Aimaasu lands a slapping body shot.
Aimaasu jabbing away but nothing is landing. Sesay throws a body punch but Aimaasu moves out of range. Sesay lands a high kick!
Aimaasu slips a jab from Sesay.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sesay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aimaasu. Sesay shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Aimaasu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sesay.
Aimaasu throws a looping overhand right but Sesay ducks down to avoid it. Sesay throws a hook but Aimaasu blocks it. Aimaasu throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Aimaasu dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Sesay ducks under a wild hook from Aimaasu. Aimaasu throws a hook to the side of Sesay's head but Sesay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Sesay misses with a wild body shot. Sesay misses the jab. Sesay misses the shot to the body. Sesay throws a jab when Aimaasu was well out of range. Aimaasu scores with a jab. A head kick misses from Sesay. Aimaasu lands a right hook to the body.
Aimaasu misses with a body shot.
Aimaasu lands a jab to Sesay's midsection. Sesay lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Nice defenses there by Sesay. Aimaasu checks a low kick from Sesay. Sesay scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Aimaasu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sesay was well out of range. Poor timing from Aimaasu.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Aimaasu looks to land a right hand but Sesay moved out of range. Aimaasu scores with a nice strike. Sesay drops his hands momentarily and Aimaasu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Aimaasu digs a good hook to Sesay's body.
Aimaasu lands with a shot to the body. A chopping leg kick lands by Sesay. Aimaasu looks to land a left hand but Sesay moved out of range nicely. Sesay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aimaasu. Aimaasu lands with a right hand. Aimaasu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sesay stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Aimaasu connects with a right hand. Sesay shakes it off. Aimaasu scores with a hook. Sesay needs to keep his hands up - Aimaasu had a free shot at his head there. Aimaasu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sesays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Aimaasu misses with a looping right. Donk. Aimaasu catches Sesay right on the button with a cross. Sesay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aimaasu. Aimaasu connects with a single shot there. Sesay pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Aimaasu lunges at Sesay with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sesay's hand. Aimaasu jabbing away but nothing is landing. Good shot there by Aimaasu. Aimaasu misses with a hook. Aimaasu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Aimaasu digs a good hook to Sesay's body.
Nice uppercut there from Aimaasu. Aimaasu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Sesay attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Aimaasu misses with a looping left. Sesay throws a sloppy head kick and Aimaasu moves out of range easily. Aimaasu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Aimaasu throws the left hand but Sesay avoids the punch easily. Jab from Aimaasu. Aimaasu looks to throw the jab but Sesay is out of range. Sesay avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Aimaasu throws a hook but Sesay blocks it. Aimaasu throws a looping overhand right but Sesay ducks down to avoid it. Aimaasu jabs at Sesay's body. Aimaasu throws a shot from downtown. Sesay moves away and avoids it. Aimaasu misses with a looping left. That kick from Sesay tenderised Aimaasu's leg. Aimaasu is trying to keep his angry face on. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Aimaasu scores with the left hand. Sesay knows he should have avoided that one. Aimaasu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sesay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Sesay will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sesay fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aimaasu checks it well. Aimaasu misses with an uppercut.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Aimaasu misses with a looping right. Aimaasu scores with a decent looking hook. Sesay lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Aimaasu misses with a hook. Sesay ducked under it nicely. Aimaasu slips under a jab. Aimaasu throws a good cross that connects.
Sesay looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aimaasu throws out a loose jab but Sesay uses good head movement to avoid it. Aimaasu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Sesay doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Sesay blocks a jab. Aimaasu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sesay. Sesay closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Aimaasu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Aimaasu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sesay on the side of the head. Sesay moves out of range as Aimaasu strikes. Sesay works the jab nicely. Aimaasu digs a good body shot into Sesay's ribs. Nice defenses there by Sesay. Aimaasu throws a jab when Sesay was well out of range. Aimaasu digs a good hook to Sesay's body.
Sesay slips under a jab. Aimaasu throws an overhand right that lands on Sesay's shoulder, as Sesay tries to avoid the shot. A swing and a miss from Aimaasu.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Aimaasu misses with an uppercut. Sesay saw that one coming. Sesay misses with a kick to the body.
Nice jab there from Sesay. A lazy left from Aimaasu finds it's target. Aimaasu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sesay moves out of range as Aimaasu strikes. A jab from Sesay misses. Aimaasu moves into range and connects with a jab. Sesay throws out a loose jab but Aimaasu uses good head movement to avoid it. Aimaasu jabs Sesay right on the nose. Sesay blinks but takes it well. Sesay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aimaasu. Aimaasu checks a leg kick. Aimaasu misses with a hook. Sesay ducked under it nicely. Jab, jab by Aimaasu - just one landing. Sesay slips under a jab from Aimaasu. Sesay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aimaasu sees it coming and avoids it easily. Sesay throws a hook to the side of Aimaasu's head but Aimaasu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Aimaasu scores with a shot to the body.
Sesay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aimaasu. Aimaasu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sesay. Sesay circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Aimaasu scores with a nice head shot. Aimaasu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Aimaasu slips a straight right by Sesay. Nice uppercut there from Aimaasu.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Aimaasu checks a leg kick nicely. Sesay paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Sesay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A clash of legs there as Aimaasu blocks the low kick. Aimaasu throws a big shot that misses. Aimaasu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Aimaasu cracks Sesay with a right hand to the side of the head. A jab from Aimaasu misses. Sesay blocks a jab. Sesay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aimaasu throws out the jab. Sesay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A swing and a miss from Aimaasu. Sesay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aimaasu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Sesay slips under a jab from Aimaasu. Aimaasu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sesay sees it coming and avoids it easily. Aimaasu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sesay. Aimaasu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sesay blocks a jab. A decent looking cross lands there for Aimaasu. Aimaasu missing with a left hand there. Sesay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Sesay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sesay is looking to score with low kicks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iopu Aimaasu clearly takes that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Aimaasu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sesay. Aimaasu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. The crowd cheers as Aimaasu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sesay doesn't seem phased though. Aimaasu throws a hook but Sesay avoids it easily. Aimaasu misses with an uppercut. A lazy left from Sesay finds it's target. Nice defenses there by Sesay. Jab, jab by Aimaasu - just one landing. Aimaasu stuns Sesay with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Aimaasu throws a big shot that misses. Aimaasu lands a nice shot that snaps Sesay's head back.
Sesay throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Sesay tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aimaasu is able to avoid easily. Sesay slips a jab from Aimaasu. Aimaasu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aimaasu throws the left hand but Sesay avoids the punch easily. Aimaasu blocks a leg kick. Aimaasu throws an overhand right that lands on Sesay's shoulder, as Sesay tries to avoid the shot. Aimaasu lands a slapping body shot.
Aimaasu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sesay. Sesay tries to land a leg kick but Aimaasu saw it coming and moves away.
Aimaasu throws the left hand but Sesay avoids the punch easily. Aimaasu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Donk. Aimaasu catches Sesay right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sesay slips under a jab from Aimaasu. Sesay with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sesay on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good exchange - Aimaasu coming out on top. Aimaasu misses with a looping right. Aimaasu moves out of range of the strikes. Sesay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aimaasu.
Sesay slips a jab from Aimaasu. Aimaasu throws the left hand but Sesay avoids the punch easily. A slow jab from Aimaasu misses its intended target. Sesay looks to throw the jab but Aimaasu is out of range. Sesay takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Aimaasu misses with a hook. Sesay ducked under it nicely. Sesay slips a straight right by Aimaasu. Aimaasu misses with a wild body shot. Aimaasu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sesay manages to avoid it. Sesay throws out a leg kick but Aimaasu moves out of range and Sesay only half commits. Aimaasu throws a looping overhand right but Sesay ducks down to avoid it. Sesay takes a swing at Aimaasu's ribcage but misses. Sesay walks into a straight right hand from Aimaasu. Aimaasu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Aimaasu scores with a nice strike. Aimaasu throws the left hand but Sesay avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sesay slips under a jab. Aimaasu jabbing away but nothing is landing. Sesay works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. A left lands for Sesay. Sesay tries to work over Aimaasu's front leg with a kick but Aimaasu checks it. Sesay throws a nice looking combination but Aimaasu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Sesay slips a straight right by Aimaasu. A telegraphed right hand from Aimaasu misses the target. Sesay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aimaasu. A slow jab from Sesay misses its intended target. Sesay pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Good exchange - Aimaasu coming out on top. Nice cross by Aimaasu. Aimaasu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Sesay tries a head kick but it misses.
Sesay avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Aimaasu misses with an uppercut. Sesay throws a hook but Aimaasu blocks it. Aimaasu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sesay. Aimaasu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Aimaasu missing with a left hand there. Sesay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Sesay loads up on a big right hand but Aimaasu slips the punch. Crunch! Sesay slams his shin into Aimaasu's torso. A cross from Aimaasu lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Aimaasu throws a looping overhand right but Sesay ducks down to avoid it. Aimaasu jabbing away but nothing is landing. Sesay takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sesay throws a head kick but Aimaasu moves out of range.
Aimaasu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sesay. Aimaasu loads up on a big right hand but Sesay slips the punch. Sesay walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Aimaasu blocks a head kick by Sesay.
Aimaasu scores with a body shot.
Sesay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aimaasu. Sesay moves out of range as Aimaasu strikes. A nice leg kick lands there from Sesay. Sesay takes one on the button. Sesay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aimaasu throws out a loose jab but Sesay uses good head movement to avoid it. Aimaasu lands with an uppercut that bounces Sesay off the cage and back into rage. Aimaasu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A big left from Aimaasu misses. A big left from Aimaasu misses. Sesay misses with a straight right. Sesay looks to land a right hand but Aimaasu moved out of range. Sesay throws out a loose jab but Aimaasu uses good head movement to avoid it. Sesay takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Aimaasu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Aimaasu jabs Sesay to the body, keeping him at a distance. Aimaasu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sesay. Aimaasu looks to land a left hand but Sesay moved out of range nicely. Aimaasu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sesay.
Aimaasu throws a hook to the side of Sesay's head but Sesay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Sesay misses with a hook. Aimaasu ducked under it nicely. A slapping leg kick lands for Sesay.
Aimaasu lands with a hook. Sesay tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Aimaasu with a nice cross. Aimaasu throws a big shot that misses. Sesay throws a hook to the side of Aimaasu's head but Aimaasu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A slow jab from Sesay misses its intended target. Aimaasu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sesay moves away. A slapping body kick lands there for Sesay. Aimaasu moves out of range as Sesay strikes. Aimaasu moves out of range of the body kick from Sesay.
Aimaasu jabbing away but nothing is landing. Sesay gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aimaasu. A punch lands to the side of Sesay 's head but he takes it in his stride. Aimaasu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sesay backs up against the cage.
Aimaasu misses the shot to the body. Aimaasu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sesay was well out of range. Poor timing from Aimaasu. Aimaasu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sesay.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Sesay moves out of range of the strikes. Jab from Sesay. Sesay throws a leg kick which misses Aimaasu's front leg but catches the back leg as Aimaasu tries to avoid it. Aimaasu needs to keep his hands up - Sesay had a free shot at his head there. Sesay misses with a wild body shot. Aimaasu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aimaasu slips a straight right by Sesay. Sesay has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sesay there as he acknowledges the shot. Sesay moves away from the strike by Aimaasu. Aimaasu thows a body shot but no joy. Aimaasu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sesay in his tracks. Aimaasu looks to throw the jab but Sesay is out of range. Sesay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aimaasu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aimaasu looks to throw the jab but Sesay is out of range. Aimaasu throws a looping overhand right but Sesay ducks down to avoid it. Aimaasu dodges the punch combination from Sesay.
Sesay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aimaasu was well out of range. Poor timing from Sesay. Aimaasu jabbing away but nothing is landing. Aimaasu throws a lazy right hand but Sesay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Sesay throws the kick towards the body but Aimaasu avoids it. Sesay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's six minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Sesay throws out a leg kick but Aimaasu moves out of range and Sesay only half commits. Sesay lands with a kick to the ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sesay. Aimaasu does a little dance to reset his feet. Aimaasu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sesay sees it coming and avoids it easily. Sesay throws a shot from downtown. Aimaasu moves away and avoids it. Sesay takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sesay throws a head kick that Aimaasu semi-blocks.
Aimaasu throws a looping overhand right but Sesay ducks down to avoid it. Aimaasu misses with an uppercut. Sesay saw that one coming. Aimaasu feints a jab promting Sesay to slip. Aimaasu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sesay slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sesay.
Aimaasu looks to land a left hand but Sesay moved out of range nicely. Sesay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sesay throws a nice inside leg kick. Sesay slips a straight right by Aimaasu. Sesay takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Sesay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Aimaasu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Aimaasu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Sesay blocks a jab. Some wild striking there from Sesay.
Aimaasu throws a hook to the side of Sesay's head but Sesay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Aimaasu checks a leg kick nicely. Aimaasu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Aimaasu 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.
Some bone on bone action there as Aimaasu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Aimaasu slips a jab from Sesay. Aimaasu sizes up Sesay with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. A jab from Aimaasu finds it's way through Sesay's defenses. Sesay throws a body punch but Aimaasu moves out of range. Sesay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aimaasu. Sesay avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Aimaasu's corner calls for a 1-2. Aimaasu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Aimaasu missing with a left hand there. Sesay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A big right from Aimaasu misses. Aimaasu slips a jab from Sesay. Aimaasu blocks a head kick by Sesay.
Aimaasu throws a jab when Sesay was well out of range. Sesay chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sesay misses with a hook. Aimaasu ducked under it nicely. Aimaasu throws a shot from downtown. Sesay moves away and avoids it. Sesay misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aimaasu thows a body shot but no joy. Sesay ducks under a wild hook from Aimaasu. Aimaasu lands a jab to Sesay's midsection.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Aimaasu just misses with a punch to the body.
Sesay lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aimaasu circles away quickly and effectively. Sesay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aimaasu. Aimaasu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sesay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Sesay throws a big shot that misses. Sesay slips under a jab. Sesay throws a big shot that misses. Sesay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Sesay misses with a low kick. Aimaasu scores with a jab. Sesay acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Aimaasu misses with a looping left. Sesay slips under a jab from Aimaasu. Aimaasu throws a hook to the side of Sesay's head but Sesay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Sesay throws a hook to the side of Aimaasu's head but Aimaasu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Aimaasu misses with an uppercut. Sesay saw that one coming. A slow jab from Aimaasu misses its intended target. Aimaasu throws a looping overhand right but Sesay ducks down to avoid it. Aimaasu throws an overhand right that lands on Sesay's shoulder, as Sesay tries to avoid the shot. Sesay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Aimaasu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sesay. Sesay tries to score with a low kick but Aimaasu moves his leg out of the way. Sesay slips a straight right by Aimaasu.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Aimaasu just misses with a punch to the body.
Aimaasu moves out of range as Sesay throws a body kick.
Aimaasu misses with a straight right. Aimaasu cracks Sesay with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Aimaasu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sesay.
Aimaasu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sesays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Sesay loads up on a big right hand but Aimaasu slips the punch. Sesay turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Aimaasu throws a hook but Sesay avoids it easily. Sesay thumps Aimaasu with a low kick. Aimaasu misses with a looping left. Sesay throws a jab but it's blocked by Aimaasu. Aimaasu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Aimaasu misses with a looping right. Sesay doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Sesay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aimaasu. Sesay ducks under a wild hook from Aimaasu. Sesay misses with a low kick. Sesay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Aimaasu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sesay takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sesay moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Nice uppercut there from Sesay. Aimaasu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sesay manages to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iopu Aimaasu had his way with Saliou Sesay in that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sesay misses with a straight right. Aimaasu lands with a hook. Sesay tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Aimaasu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A jab lands there for Aimaasu. Aimaasu cracks Sesay with a good jab. Aimaasu misses with a straight right. Aimaasu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sesay sees it coming and avoids it easily. Aimaasu throws a jab when Sesay was well out of range. Sesay ducks under a wild hook from Aimaasu. A telegraphed right hand from Sesay misses the target. Sesay throws a quick inside leg kick. Aimaasu dips to his left and cracks Sesay with an uppercut! Aimaasu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sesay. Aimaasu lands an overhand right. Aimaasu misses with a series of wild punches.
Sesay misses with a looping right. Sesay slips under a jab from Aimaasu. Sesay slips under a jab. Aimaasu slips under a jab from Sesay. Aimaasu scores with a nice right hand.
Sesay connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Aimaasu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Sesay slips under a jab from Aimaasu.
That's one minute gone in the round. A big left from Aimaasu misses. Aimaasu lunges at Sesay with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sesay's hand. Aimaasu throws a good cross that connects.
Aimaasu throws out a loose jab but Sesay uses good head movement to avoid it. A head kick misses from Sesay. Sesay fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aimaasu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Sesay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aimaasu. Aimaasu looks to land a right hand but Sesay moved out of range. Sesay is looking to score with low kicks. Aimaasu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Aimaasu jabbing away but nothing is landing. Sesay buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sesay looks to score with a jab to the body but Aimaasu is just out of range. Sesay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aimaasu. Sesay throws the left hand but Aimaasu avoids the punch easily. Aimaasu throws out a loose jab but Sesay uses good head movement to avoid it. Aimaasu lands a right hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sesay. Aimaasu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A shot to the liver by Aimaasu. Beautiful body shot. Aimaasu walks into a stiff left hand from Sesay. Aimaasu thows a body shot but no joy. Aimaasu lands a jab to Sesay's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sesay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aimaasu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Aimaasu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sesay at a distance.
Aimaasu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A slow jab from Aimaasu misses its intended target. Aimaasu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sesay moves away. Sesay slips a jab from Aimaasu. A looping hook to the body misses from Sesay. Aimaasu does a little dance to reset his feet. Aimaasu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sesay wants to land a leg kick but Aimaasu is out of range. A big right from Sesay misses. Sesay missing with a left hand there. Aimaasu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Sesay misses the jab. Sesay jabbing away but nothing is landing. A big right from Sesay misses. Aimaasu scores with a body shot.
Sesay blocks a jab. Aimaasu scores with a hook to the body. Sesay takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Sesay is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Aimaasu scores with a decent looking hook. Sesay is looking to slow Aimaasu down with leg kicks. Aimaasu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Sesay loads up on a big right hand but Aimaasu slips the punch. Aimaasu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sesay.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheers as Sesay lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aimaasu doesn't seem phased though. Aimaasu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The fighters circling - Aimaasu throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Sesay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sesay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aimaasu. Aimaasu looks to throw the jab but Sesay is out of range. Sesay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Aimaasu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Aimaasu misses with a hook. Sesay ducked under it nicely. Aimaasu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sesay. Sesay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aimaasu. A punch combination from Sesay misses. Aimaasu looks to land a left hand but Sesay moved out of range nicely. Sesay ducks under a wild hook from Aimaasu. Aimaasu avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A shot to the liver by Aimaasu. Beautiful body shot. Sesay defending well as Aimaasu loads up on a big left hand. Sesay scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Aimaasu connects with a jab. Sesay throws a jab but it's blocked by Aimaasu. Sesay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aimaasu lands a lovely overhand right. Sesay moves away from the strike by Aimaasu.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Aimaasu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sesay. Aimaasu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sesay doesn't seem bothered though. Sesay moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Aimaasu misses with an uppercut. Sesay throws a lazy right hand but Aimaasu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Nice defenses there by Sesay. Sesay slips a straight right by Aimaasu. Aimaasu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Sesay lands a nice looking kick to the body. Aimaasu takes a step back to recover. Sesay slips a jab from Aimaasu. Aimaasu looks to land a right hand but Sesay moved out of range. Aimaasu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Sesay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aimaasu thows a left - swing and a miss! Aimaasu checks a low kick from Sesay. Sesay throws a leg kick but Aimaasu sees it coming and checks it nicely. Sesay dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aimaasu. That did some damage! Sesay scores with a nice head shot. Aimaasu throws a combination. Sesay tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Sesay throws a head kick that half lands.
Sesay slips a jab from Aimaasu. Sesay slips a straight right by Aimaasu. Sesay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aimaasu moves away.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Aimaasu staying out of range there. Nice defenses there by Sesay. Aimaasu misses with a hook. Sesay scores with a head kick. Aimaasu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Aimaasu moves out of range of the strikes. Sesay slips a jab from Aimaasu. Sesay walks into a stiff left hand from Aimaasu. Sesay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sesay thows a body shot but no joy. A combination from Sesay does no damage. Aimaasu tests Sesay's chin there with a solid looking shot. Sesay thows a body shot but no joy. Aimaasu with a body punch. A glancing blow. Aimaasu lands a head shot. Aimaasu lands with a nice body punch. Aimaasu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sesay. Sesay fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aimaasu is out of range. Aimaasu slips a straight right by Sesay. Aimaasu misses with a looping right. Sesay pivots, looking for a leg kick but Aimaasu is out of range and Sesay settles back down. Sesay slips under a jab. Sesay listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Aimaasu blocks a head kick by Sesay.
Aimaasu scores with a sloppy right hand. Sesay should have avoided that one. Aimaasu throws an overhand right that lands on Sesay's shoulder, as Sesay tries to avoid the shot. Sesay avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Aimaasu moves out of range of the strikes. Aimaasu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Sesay throws a hook but Aimaasu blocks it. Aimaasu lands a nice shot to the body.
Sesay throws a series of punches but Aimaasu moves out of range. Sesay moves forwards but Aimaasu connects with a nice, crisp jab. Sesay misses with an uppercut. Aimaasu swings for the body but Sesay moves out of range.
Aimaasu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Sesay on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good exchange - Aimaasu coming out on top. Sesay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Sesay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aimaasu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sesay. Sesay ducks under a wild hook from Aimaasu. Sesay throws a leg kick that misses. The fighters circle momentarily. Aimaasu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Aimaasu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aimaasu takes a shot right to the bread basket. Aimaasu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Aimaasu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. A telegraphed right hand from Sesay misses the target. The fighters circling - Sesay throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Sesay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Aimaasu ducks under a wild hook from Sesay. A telegraphed right hand from Sesay misses the target. Sesay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aimaasu. Sesay with a body punch. A glancing blow. Aimaasu blocks the body kick.
Aimaasu misses with a straight left. Sesay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Aimaasu lands with an overhand left. Aimaasu missing with a left hand there. Sesay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Sesay slips a straight right by Aimaasu. Aimaasu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aimaasu misses with a body shot.
Sesay throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Aimaasu misses with a hook. Sesay ducked under it nicely. Sesay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Sesay ducks under a wild hook from Aimaasu. Good standup being displayed there by Aimaasu as he connects with a hook. Aimaasu throws a shot from downtown. Sesay moves away and avoids it. Sesay lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's eight 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. Sesay takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aimaasu avoids the body shot from Sesay.
Aimaasu throws a jab when Sesay was well out of range. Aimaasu with a body punch. A glancing blow. Aimaasu digs a good body shot into Sesay's ribs. Aimaasu tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Aimaasu connects with a crisp jab. Sesay misses with a body kick. Aimaasu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Aimaasu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sesay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aimaasu. Sesay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aimaasu manages to avoid it. Aimaasu throws an overhand right that lands on Sesay's shoulder, as Sesay tries to avoid the shot. Aimaasu looks to land a left hand but Sesay moved out of range nicely. A jab from Aimaasu misses. Aimaasu looks to throw the jab but Sesay is out of range. Aimaasu scores with a body shot.
Sesay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aimaasu moves away. Sesay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aimaasu. Aimaasu checks a leg kick nicely. Aimaasu blocks a low kick nicely. Sesay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aimaasu sees it coming and avoids it easily. Aimaasu throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Sesay moves away from the strike by Aimaasu. Nice defenses there by Aimaasu. Aimaasu blocks a jab. Sesay missing with a left hand there. Aimaasu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Sesay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aimaasu. Sesay lands a leg kick that knocks Aimaasu off balance momentarily. Aimaasu throws a looping overhand right but Sesay ducks down to avoid it. Aimaasu lands with a nice body punch. Aimaasu misses with a straight left. Sesay misses the jab. Sesay takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Sesay connects with a solid leg kick. Sesay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aimaasu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sesay goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Sesay lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Aimaasu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Sesay moves out of range as Aimaasu strikes. Sesay misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sesay moves out of range of the strikes. A big right from Aimaasu misses. Sesay scores with a body shot.
Saliou Sesay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Good leg kick by Sesay there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aimaasu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that's the end of the fight! Iopu Aimaasu showed his dominance in that final round. Well Aimaasu 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Iopu Aimaasu! Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Iopu Aimaasu! Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Iopu Aimaasu!
Iopu Aimaasu wins by unanimous decision! Iopu Aimaasu retains his middleweight title!
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