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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Moe Lester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Azure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lester's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Twisted. Azure is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by War, War Never Changes. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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140 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
43 - 20 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Moe Lester!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mr Azure!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azure tries to work over Lester's front leg with a kick but Lester checks it.
Azure fails with a takedown attempt.
A big left from Azure misses.
Azure throws a leg kick but Lester checks it.
Lester misses with a straight left.
Lester moves in looking to clinch but Azure pushes him off.
A shot to the liver by Lester. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circling - Azure throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lester moves away from the strike by Azure.
Azure dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lester. That did some damage!
Some bone on bone action there as Lester checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azure throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lester's waist but Lester gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Azure off to one side.
Azure checks the leg kick.
Azure throws a solid leg kick but Lester takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Azure.
Azure throws a sloppy head kick and Lester moves out of range easily.
Lester misses with a straight right.
Lester throws a wild body kick that Azure sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azure swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lester counters with a three punch combo that has Azure backing up. Azure nods at Lester to acknowledge the strikes.
Lester tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Azure paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lester keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lester throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Azure scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lester has been working on his boxing with his coaches at F U in the buildup to the fight.
Azure dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Azure throws a front kick aimed at Lester's knee but Lester avoids it well.
Lester scoring well with a low kick there.
Lester fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Azure is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lester.
Azure lands with an overhand left.
Azure throws a right hand that misses
and Lester counters with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lester throws out a loose jab but Azure uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azure lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping body kick lands there for Azure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azure throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Lester finds it's target.
Azure scores with a shot to the body.
Azure throws a lazy right hand but Lester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Azure throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Azure, as that shot connected.
Azure lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lester is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Azure.
Azure throws a low kick but Lester avoids it.
Lester takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lester blocks a jab.
Lester misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lester throws a leg kick
and Azure counters with a shoot takedown. Lester fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Azure trying to control but Lester is working from the bottom.
My spies in Heavy Metal inform me that Azure has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lester seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lester bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Azure's guard.
Azure controls Lester momentarily but Lester frees himself.
Lester slips nicely into half guard.
Lester is looking to advance position but Azure won't allow it.
Azure is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester is controlling the pace.
Azure wants to improve his position but Lester is controlling well.
Azure is positioning himself well to prevent Lester advancing to mount.
Lester wants to pass to mount but Azure is defending the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lester content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mr Azure will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Azure misses with an uppercut.
Azure has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lester.
Lester is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lester throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Azure misses with a body kick.
Lester misses with a body shot.
Jab by Azure.
Azure tries to work over Lester's front leg with a kick but Lester checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azure missing with a left hand there. Lester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Azure tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lester sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Azure somewhat.
Azure takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Azure blocks the leg kick.
Azure scores with a leg kick.
Lester ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Azure tries to score with a low kick but Lester moves his leg out of the way.
Lester moves out of range of the leg kick from Azure.
Lester throws a leg kick that is checked
and Azure counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lester tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lester looking to control but Azure passes into half guard.
Lester gets back to full guard.
Lester looking for a sweep. Not yet Lester, not yet.
Lester keeping moving, preventing Azure from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester pulls Azure in close to his closed guard and prevents Azure from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lester controls Azure momentarily but Azure frees himself.
Azure slips nicely into half guard.
Azure is thwarting Lester's attempts to control the position.
Lester is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Azure is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester blocking the ground and pound attempt from Azure.
Lester wants to get back to full guard.
Lester keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lester keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lester is controlling Azure's trapped leg to prevent Azure from advancing to side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Azure lands a nice short elbow.
Lester is pressing down on Azure's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Azure wants to control from the top but Lester keeps moving.
Lester manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Azure manages to get himself to full guard.
Lester 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azure working a defensive guard here.
Mr Azure has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lester slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lester trying to control the position from guard on top but Azure is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Azure showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lester lands with a good body shot.
Lester is looking to wear down Azure with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lester clinches up against the cage.
Azure is trying to force a seperation but Lester has the dominant position.
Azure throws a punch but it's blocked by Lester.
Azure struggles to land a body shot inside as Lester controls his hands.
Azure on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lester misses with a body punch.
Azure lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lester throws an elbow but misses.
Lester has Azure pressed against the cage, preventing Azure from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lester has Azure pressed against the cage, preventing Azure from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azure blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lester lands an elbow that stopped Azure in his tracks for a moment.
Lester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lester creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lester connects with a nasty looking knee right to Azure's face.
Azure misses with some punches.
Azure is leaning against Lester and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Lester fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Azure.
Azure swings wildly with an uppercut but Lester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Azure - that landed with a thud.
Azure has a couple of punches blocked by Lester.
Lester gets through Azure's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Azure pulls guard successfully.
Azure can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lester controls the pace.
Azure isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lester stacks Azure on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lester!
Azure is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester working away.
Lester takes a little break here. Azure wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Azure is looking to regain half guard here but Lester keeps moving and retains side control.
Lester trying to control the action but Azure is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Azure's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Lester politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lester prefers to stall for the moment though.
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.
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.
Azure misses the shot to the body.
Azure circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lester throws a body punch but Azure moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lester looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lester tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Azure turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Azure.
Azure walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lester checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lester avoids the head kick by Azure.
Azure misses with a looping right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Azure tries to work over Lester's front leg with a kick but Lester checks it.
Lester throws a low kick but Azure moves out of range easily.
Mr Azure seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Azure takes a swing at Lester's ribcage but misses.
Azure swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Mr Azure just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Azure motions for Lester to come forward. Azure throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lester changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lester misses with a low kick.
Azure has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lester.
Mr Azure seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azure is looking to score with low kicks.
Azure throws a looping overhand right but Lester ducks down to avoid it.
Lester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lester tries a low kick but Azure avoids it.
Azure is looking to slow Lester down with leg kicks.
Lester slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Lester. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lester.
Azure with a jab.
Azure fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lester looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Azure throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lester checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Lester finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lester gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lester takes one to the side of the head.
Lester throws a jab when Azure was well out of range.
Lester gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lester lands an uppercut.
Azure has a couple of punches blocked by Lester.
Azure lands a left hand.
Azure misses with a body punch.
Lester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moe Lester has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Azure tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lester lands with a right to the head.
Azure is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Azure misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lester working aggressively here.
Lester keeps control of Azure as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azure takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Azure goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Azure wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lester has him pressed against the cage.
Lester is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lester.
Lester misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Azure.
Azure can't find room to land a body shot as Lester controls the action.
Azure misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Azure fails to land.
Lester blocks a body shot from Azure.
Azure tries to break the clinch but Lester is controlling the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Azure.
Azure tries to throw a body punch but Lester avoids it by throwing Azure back against the cage.
Lester lands a left hand that snaps the head of Azure backwards.
Lester digs a right hand underneath Azure's ribcage. Azure let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Azure is trying to drag Lester to the mat but Lester just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lester lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lester lands an elbow inside.
Azure tries a body shot but Lester blocks it.
Lester scores with a shot to the side of Azure's head.
Azure turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Azure manages to end up in side control.
Lester is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lester is doing well to control the position and prevent Azure from advancing to side control.
Lester wants to get back to full guard.
Lester is concentrating on defense, preventing Azure from advancing position.
Lester trying to control from the bottom.
Lester is looking to improve his position.
Lester keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azure missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Azure throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Azure passes into side control, despite Lester's attempt to control the position.
Azure tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lester is trying to control Azure's posture but Azure avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Moe Lester will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azure.
Azure throws a head kick that misses.
Azure's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lester connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Azure scrambles back to his feet.
Azure will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Azure attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lester with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lester moves in looking to clinch but Azure pushes him off.
Azure clobbers Lester with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Azure scores with the left hand. Lester knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Azure avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab by Lester.
Azure looks to land a left hand but Lester moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Azure. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Azure.
Azure moves out of range of the leg kick from Lester.
Azure lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lester's sensitive parts.
Azure checks a leg kick.
Lester checks a leg kick.
Azure tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lester was well out of range. Poor timing from Azure.
Azure lands a glancing blow to the side of Lester's head.
Azure misses with a leg kick
and Lester counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Azure misses with a wild body shot.
Lester tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Azure throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lester.
Lester tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lester checks the leg kick nicely there.
Moe Lester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azure misses with a low kick as Lester jumps back.
Azure lands with a slapping head kick.
Lester slips a straight right by Azure.
Lester throws a leg kick which misses Azure's front leg but catches the back leg as Azure tries to avoid it.
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!
Azure defending well as Lester loads up on a big left hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Lester scores with a four punch combination!
Lester lunges at Azure with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Azure's hand.
Lester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Azure, as that shot connected.
Lester throws a hook but Azure avoids it easily.
Lester throws a body shot but no joy.
Azure lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lester's sensitive parts.
Lester tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Azure paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azure throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab lands there for Azure.
Azure throws a sloppy head kick and Lester moves out of range easily.
Lester is looking to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lester. That's going to slow Azure down.
Lester swings widly with a right hand
and Azure counters with a shoot takedown. Lester fights it but they end up in guard.
Lester seems keen to control Azure's posture.
Azure works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Azure is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lester trying to hold on to Azure's head to control him but Azure postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester is looking for a sweep. Azure is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Azure connects with a nice short shot to Lester's temple.
Azure slips a nice elbow through Lester's hands, connecting with Lester's forehead.
Lester preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lester wants to control but Azure is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lester tries to roll over but Azure keeps him under control.
Azure wants to take a breather but Lester is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Azure comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Azure has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Azure!
Mr Azure is the new featherweight champion!
After the fight, Mr Azure was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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