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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sephiroth Jenova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Lazaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenova's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cher - Believe. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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255 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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195 cm
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251 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sephiroth Jenova!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Paulo Lazaro!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenova misses with a straight left.
Lazaro tries to counter with a clinch but Jenova shakes him off and moves away.
Jenova seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lazaro missing with a left hand there. Jenova was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jenova throws a right and a left that Lazaro avoids nicely.
Jenova sets himself, and Lazaro steps forward looking for the clinch! Jenova avoids it this time.
Lazaro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jenova throws out a loose jab but Lazaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jenova throws a big shot that misses.
Lazaro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Jenova throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jenova swings for the body but Lazaro moves out of range.
Jenova swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lazaro counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenova throws a jab when Lazaro was well out of range.
Jenova scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lazaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jenova throws out a powerful jab.
Jenova moves into range and clinches up with Lazaro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenova lands a nice shot to the body.
Jenova misses with a body punch.
Lazaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lazaro misses with a punch on the inside.
Jenova wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jenova misses with a punch to the body.
Jenova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lazaro misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jenova.
Lazaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lazaro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jenovas head.
Lazaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lazaro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lazaro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lazaro misses with a punch to the body.
Lazaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lazaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jenova struggles to land a body shot inside as Lazaro controls his hands.
Lazaro scores with a shoulder strike.
Lazaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jenova struggles to land a body shot inside as Lazaro controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazaro throws a punch but it's blocked by Jenova.
Jenova misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jenova has had enough of the clinch but Lazaro keeps him there for the moment.
Lazaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Jenova controls his hands.
Jenova lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jenova misses with a body punch.
Lazaro has a couple of punches blocked by Jenova.
A head punch on the inside from Lazaro fails to land.
Jenova working hard to break the clinch.
Jenova tries to break the clinch but Lazaro is controlling the position.
Lazaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lazaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jenova has had enough of the clinch but Lazaro keeps him there for the moment.
Lazaro misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lazaro lands a hook that snaps the head of Jenova backwards.
A short right from Lazaro on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Lazaro.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jenova.
Jenova scores with a hook to the body.
Lazaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenova's elbow.
Lazaro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jenova misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jenova digs a right hand into Lazaro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lazaro's gas tank.
Lazaro lands with a light punch inside.
Jenova misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jenova can't find room to land a body shot as Lazaro controls the action.
Jenova is trying to break the clinch but Lazaro is controlling him.
Jenova misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lazaro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jenova can't find room to land a body shot as Lazaro controls the action.
Lazaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lazaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jenova misses with a punch to the body.
Jenova has had enough of the clinch but Lazaro keeps him there for the moment.
Lazaro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lazaro scores with a shot to the side of Jenova's head.
Jenova taking a breather.
Jenova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lazaro's elbow.
Jenova misses with a body punch.
We've been informed that Lazaro has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lazaro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jenova is breathing heavily.
Jenova has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Lazaro on the inside.
Lazaro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lazaro lands with a left to the head.
Jenova struggles to land a body shot inside as Lazaro controls his hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lazaro misses with a punch to the body.
Lazaro lands a hook that snaps the head of Jenova backwards.
Jenova blocks a body shot from Lazaro.
Lazaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lazaro prevents a body shot from Jenova.
Lazaro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jenova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lazaro is trying to stall.
Lazaro misses with a punch to the body.
Lazaro misses with a body punch.
Lazaro blocks a body shot from Jenova.
Jenova misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jenova lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lazaro.
Lazaro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lazaro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jenova is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Lazaro dominated that round.
That's time! Jenova's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jenova fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lazaro, pushing him back against the cage.
Jenova has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jenova tries to break free but Lazaro pushes him back against the cage.
Jenova digs a right hand underneath Lazaro's ribcage. Lazaro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lazaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jenova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lazaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Jenova controls his hands.
Lazaro digs a right hand underneath Jenova's ribcage. Jenova let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jenova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jenova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paulo Lazaro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lazaro stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jenova lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenova is trying to force a seperation but Lazaro has the dominant position.
Jenova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Jenova.
Jenova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lazaro's elbow.
Lazaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenova's elbow.
Jenova misses with a punch to the body.
Lazaro throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenova misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Jenova.
Lazaro is breathing heavily.
Lazaro tries to work over Jenova's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lazaro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lazaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jenova works on Lazaro's body with a couple of short punches.
Jenova misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jenova stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Jenova.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jenova.
Jenova lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jenova is trying to force a seperation but Lazaro has the dominant position.
Jenova lands a shot to the body.
Jenova digs a right hand into Lazaro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lazaro's gas tank.
Jenova breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jenova comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jenova thuds his right hand into Lazaro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jenova moves into the clinch.
Jenova has had enough of the clinch but Lazaro keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenova tries a body shot but Lazaro blocks it.
Lazaro tries a body shot but Jenova blocks it.
Lazaro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lazaro tries a body shot but Jenova blocks it.
Lazaro tries to throw a body punch but Jenova avoids it by throwing Lazaro back against the cage.
Jenova tries to break the clinch but Lazaro is controlling the position.
Jenova is working Lazaro over against the cage.
Jenova lands a body shot.
Jenova struggles to land a body shot inside as Lazaro controls his hands.
Lazaro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jenova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lazaro tries to throw a body punch but Jenova avoids it by throwing Lazaro back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Jenova.
Jenova is working Lazaro over against the cage.
Jenova lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jenova digs a right hand underneath Lazaro's ribcage. Lazaro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jenova digs a right hand underneath Lazaro's ribcage. Lazaro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jenova breaks from the clinch.
Jenova lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Jenova coming out on top.
Jenova moves into the clinch.
Jenova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jenova.
Lazaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jenova lands a body shot.
Lazaro has Jenova pressed against the cage, preventing Jenova from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lazaro stalling.
Nice body punch from Jenova - that landed with a thud.
Jenova can't find room to land a body shot as Lazaro controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jenova.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jenova.
Lazaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jenova lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jenova tries to throw a body punch but Lazaro avoids it by throwing Jenova back against the cage.
Jenova misses with a body punch.
Lazaro working aggressively here.
Jenova scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jenova stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jenova throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Jenova.
Jenova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lazaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jenova is trying to break free.
Jenova cracks Lazaro with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenova is trying to push Lazaro away but Lazaro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jenova lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Jenova.
Jenova looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jenova lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lazaro or not.
Lazaro keeps control of Jenova as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lazaro has Jenova pressed against the cage, preventing Jenova from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jenova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lazaro's elbow.
Nice body punch from Lazaro.
Jenova stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jenova works on Lazaro's body with a couple of short punches.
Jenova stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sephiroth Jenova dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jenova throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jenova lands with a hook. Lazaro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jenova clinches up against the cage.
Jenova misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Lazaro.
Lazaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jenova wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jenova blocking some punches.
Jenova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lazaro misses with a punch to the body.
Jenova wants to break free but Lazaro has control.
Jenova is working Lazaro over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenova works on Lazaro's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jenova.
Lazaro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jenova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jenova works on Lazaro's body with a couple of short punches.
Jenova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lazaro's elbow.
Lazaro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenova misses with a punch to the body.
Jenova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jenova misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Jenova.
Jenova can't find room to land a body shot as Lazaro controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jenova.
A right hand to the body from Jenova.
Jenova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Jenova.
A hook to the body from Jenova.
Jenova lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jenova.
Nice body punch from Jenova.
Jenova tries a body shot but Lazaro blocks it.
Lazaro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lazaro misses with a body punch.
Jenova is trying to push Lazaro away but Lazaro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lazaro prevents a body shot from Jenova.
Lazaro prevents a body shot from Jenova.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Jenova.
A short body shot lands from Jenova as the two fighters clinch.
Jenova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jenova wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jenova lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lazaro.
Jenova lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jenova can't find room to land a body shot as Lazaro controls the action.
Jenova has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jenova is trying to force a seperation but Lazaro has the dominant position.
Lazaro stalling in the clinch but Jenova improves position.
A left hand lands to the body for Jenova.
Lazaro has Jenova pressed against the cage, preventing Jenova from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lazaro can't find room to land a body shot as Jenova controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jenova.
Lazaro misses with a body punch.
Jenova stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenova tries to break the clinch but Lazaro is controlling the position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jenova - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenova blocks a body shot from Lazaro.
Jenova breaks the clinch.
Jenova clinches.
A short left from Jenova.
Lazaro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jenova works on Lazaro's body with a couple of short punches.
Jenova can't find room to land a body shot as Lazaro controls the action.
Jenova lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jenova tries to break free but Lazaro pushes him back against the cage.
Jenova lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Jenova.
Jenova tries to work over Lazaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jenova leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jenova throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jenova lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenova misses with a punch to the body.
Jenova tries a body shot but Lazaro blocks it.
Jenova misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lazaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lazaro blocks a body shot from Jenova.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lazaro.
Jenova tries to work over Lazaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jenova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Jenova.
Jenova misses with a body punch.
Jenova works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jenova wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jenova misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Jenova.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenova misses with a body punch.
Jenova lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lazaro misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sephiroth Jenova clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lazaro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jenova closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jenova has had enough of the clinch but Lazaro keeps him there for the moment.
Jenova just leaning against Lazaro, taking a breather.
Lazaro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jenova can't find room to land a body shot as Lazaro controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jenova.
Jenova blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jenova is looking to control Lazaro's arms but Lazaro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jenova has his back to the cage.
Lazaro blocks a body shot from Jenova.
Lazaro working aggressively here.
Jenova misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jenova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jenova stalling in the clinch.
Lazaro misses with a punch to the body.
Lazaro keeps control of Jenova as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Jenova as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenova presses Lazaro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lazaro is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jenova struggles to land a body shot inside as Lazaro controls his hands.
Jenova blocks an uppercut.
Jenova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lazaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jenova is trying to force a seperation but Lazaro has the dominant position.
A short uppercut from Jenova.
Lazaro can't find room to land a body shot as Jenova controls the action.
A short uppercut from Lazaro.
Lazaro throws a head punch that misses.
Jenova wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lazaro misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Jenova - that landed with a thud.
Jenova tries to work over Lazaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lazaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenova's elbow.
Jenova misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Jenova.
Jenova lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Jenova.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenova lands a shot to the body.
Jenova wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jenova just leaning against Lazaro, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lazaro.
Jenova misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lazaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Jenova controls his hands.
Lazaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lazaro is trying to maintain a safe position but Jenova gets an underhook and turns Lazaro into the cage.
Lazaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jenova scores with a hook to the body.
Jenova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jenova is leaning against Lazaro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jenova is trying to break free.
Jenova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenova wants to get back to striking at distance but Lazaro won't allow it.
Lazaro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jenova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lazaro's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Jenova as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenova can't find room to land a body shot as Lazaro controls the action.
Lazaro misses with a body punch.
Jenova wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lazaro has him pressed against the cage.
Lazaro blocks a body shot from Jenova.
Jenova pushes Lazaro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jenova tries a body shot but Lazaro blocks it.
Jenova tries to work over Lazaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Jenova.
Jenova makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jenova is working Lazaro over against the cage.
Jenova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jenova lands a body punch.
Jenova avoiding damage.
Jenova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lazaro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jenova can't find room to land a body shot as Lazaro controls the action.
Lazaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lazaro tries a body shot but Jenova blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazaro misses with a punch on the inside.
Jenova escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jenova gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jenova breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jenova throws an off balance right hand
and Lazaro counters with a nice uppercut.
Lazaro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jenova.
Lazaro tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jenova pushes Lazaro up against the cage in a clinch.
Jenova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jenova is trying to break the clinch but Lazaro has him pressed against the cage.
Lazaro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jenova is working Lazaro over against the cage.
A short left from Lazaro.
Lazaro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jenova's efforts to push away.
Lazaro lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sephiroth Jenova had his way with Paulo Lazaro in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lazaro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jenova.
Jenova sets himself, and Lazaro steps forward looking for the clinch! Jenova avoids it this time.
Jenova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lazaro manages to avoid it.
Jenova connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lazaro. Lazaro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lazaro loads up on a big right hand but Jenova slips the punch.
Jenova is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jenova ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lazaro misses with a body punch
and Jenova counters with a nice uppercut.
Lazaro takes one on the button.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Jenova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lazaro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jenova tries to work over Lazaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lazaro blocks a body shot from Jenova.
Jenova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenova tries to throw a body punch but Lazaro avoids it by throwing Jenova back against the cage.
Lazaro lands a shoulder strike.
Lazaro throws a head punch that misses.
Jenova misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lazaro scores with a shot to the side of Jenova's head.
Lazaro looking to stall.
Jenova works on Lazaro's body with a couple of short punches.
Lazaro is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jenova is trying to break the clinch but Lazaro is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Lazaro - that landed with a thud.
Jenova wants to get back to striking at distance but Lazaro won't allow it.
Jenova lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lazaro backwards.
Jenova trying to control the position but instead, Lazaro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jenova into the cage.
Lazaro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jenova tries a body shot but Lazaro blocks it.
Jenova lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenova tries to circle away but Lazaro has him pinned against the cage.
Jenova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lazaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Jenova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jenova misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Jenova.
Jenova misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jenova misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jenova softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lazaro.
Jenova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Jenova.
Jenova tries to throw a body punch but Lazaro avoids it by throwing Jenova back against the cage.
Jenova lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lazaro.
Jenova lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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!
Jenova struggles to land a body shot inside as Lazaro controls his hands.
Lazaro misses with a body punch.
Lazaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenova's elbow.
Jenova lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenova's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jenova closes the distance and pushes Lazaro back into the cage.
Jenova pushes Lazaro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jenova lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lazaro prevents a body shot from Jenova.
Lazaro tries a body shot but Jenova blocks it.
Jenova is trying to force a seperation but Lazaro has the dominant position.
Jenova tries to break free but Lazaro pushes him back against the cage.
Jenova tries to work over Lazaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jenova slows down the pace here.
Jenova cracks Lazaro with a nice body shot.
Lazaro misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Jenova on the inside.
Jenova is trying to force a seperation but Lazaro has the dominant position.
Lazaro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jenova's efforts to push away.
Lazaro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lazaro misses with a body punch.
Lazaro blocking some punches.
Lazaro lands a body shot.
Jenova wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lazaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenova's elbow.
Lazaro has a couple of punches blocked by Jenova.
Jenova throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jenova lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lazaro.
Jenova breaks from the clinch.
Jenova tries to bum rush Lazaro with a series of wild strikes but Lazaro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lazaro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A shot to the liver by Jenova. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jenova works Lazaro's body with a nice hook.
Jenova smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Paulo Lazaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sephiroth Jenova is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jenova throws a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sephiroth Jenova showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jenova 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 49:46
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sephiroth Jenova!
Sephiroth Jenova retains his heavyweight title!
Sephiroth Jenova was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Paulo Lazaro stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn you Pedro, you told me this would work.'.
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