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Event:
MMANIAK 50
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1#
St Lazarus digs a good body shot into Canthropus's ribs.
St Lazarus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Canthropus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and St Lazarus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Canthropus is breathing heavily.
St Lazarus thuds a left hand into Canthropus's body.
Pithe Canthropus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Lazarus throws a leg kick which misses Canthropus's front leg but catches the back leg as Canthropus tries to avoid it.
Canthropus throws a jab but it's blocked by St Lazarus.
Canthropus misses with an uppercut.
Canthropus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before St Lazarus can pounce on him.
A slapping body kick lands there for St Lazarus.
St Lazarus cracks the inside of Canthropus's front leg.
Canthropus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Lazarus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Canthropus on the side of the head.
St Lazarus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Canthropus 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.#TD2#
St Lazarus looking to score a takedown here. Canthropus is defending well but St Lazarus drives through and ends up in Canthropus's guard.
Canthropus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
St Lazarus controlling from the top position. #T1#
St Lazarus lands a couple of elbows.
St Lazarus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
St Lazarus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
St Lazarus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Canthropus's head.
St Lazarus passes into half guard.
St Lazarus moves nicely into side control.
St Lazarus working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#ROC2#
Canthropus is rocked!#T2#
St Lazarus scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Canthropus is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and St Lazarus can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kirk St Lazarus!
During a confident post fight interview, Kirk St Lazarus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Pithe Canthropus was interviewed post fight and said 'Crap. I lost. That sucks.'.
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Event:
MMANIAK 49
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Wolfie wants to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from St Lazarus, right into the meat.
Wolfie darts in trying to clinch
and St Lazarus counters with a good low kick that Wolfie was not able to check.
St Lazarus scores with a jab to the head.
Wolfie wants to clinch up but St Lazarus keeps it at a distance.
Wolfie moves in looking to clinch but St Lazarus pushes him off.
Wolfie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. St Lazarus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Lazarus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wolfie counters with a left and a right that stings St Lazarus.
St Lazarus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wolfie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wolfie tries to close the distance and clinch up but St Lazarus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wolfie tries to clinch but St Lazarus is having none of it.
St Lazarus only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wolfie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but St Lazarus paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
St Lazarus circles away from the clinch attempt
and St Lazarus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wolfie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wolfie tries to clinch
and St Lazarus counters with a nice uppercut.
St Lazarus throws a lazy right hand but Wolfie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Wolfie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#KD2#
A head kick lands from St Lazarus that sends Wolfie to the canvas. Wolfie tries to scramble back to his feet but St Lazarus brings him back down into side control. #ROC2#
Wolfie is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Aaron Wolfie has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Lazarus in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Wolfie looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! St Lazarus turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kirk St Lazarus!
Kirk St Lazarus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Ascenssion 0222
Date: Feb 22, 2017 |
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by St Lazarus. That's going to slow Murray down.
St Lazarus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
St Lazarus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
St Lazarus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murray uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before St Lazarus has time to react.
Murray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
St Lazarus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Murray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A combination from Murray does no damage.
Murray lands a jab to St Lazarus's midsection.
Murray misses with a body shot.
Murray thows a left - swing and a miss!
St Lazarus takes a jab right on the kisser.
St Lazarus misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from St Lazarus.
St Lazarus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Murray checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Murray dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murray cracks St Lazarus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
St Lazarus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murray to score with a decent uppercut.
St Lazarus cracks Murray with a good jab.
Murray connects with a body shot.#T1#
St Lazarus tried to score with a low kick but Murray checks it.
Murray tries a head kick but it misses.
Murray backing away here, and St Lazarus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
St Lazarus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murray manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Murray misses with a body shot.
St Lazarus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
John Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Murray.
Murray scores with a three punch combo!
Murray is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Murray scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murray blocks a jab.
Murray went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Murray takes a swing at St Lazarus's ribcage but misses.
Murray checks the leg kick nicely there.
Murray checks the leg kick nicely there.
Murray throws a combination but it was largely blocked by St Lazarus.
Murray takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murray scores with a jab to the body.
Murray throws out a powerful jab.
Murray is looking to wear down St Lazarus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
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!
Murray tries to bum rush St Lazarus with a series of wild strikes but St Lazarus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
St Lazarus just misses with a punch to the body.
St Lazarus looks to score with a jab to the body but Murray is just out of range.
A head kick misses from St Lazarus. #T2#
Murray scores with a nice strike.
St Lazarus throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Murray to counter with a crisp jab.
Murray takes one on the chin but seems OK.
St Lazarus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murray was well out of range. Poor timing from St Lazarus.
Murray takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice defenses there by St Lazarus.
St Lazarus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by St Lazarus.
Murray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St Lazarus moves away.
Murray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
St Lazarus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
John Murray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murray misses with a body shot.
Murray just misses with a punch to the body.
St Lazarus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Murray lunges at St Lazarus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by St Lazarus's hand.
St Lazarus cracks Murray with an open hand slap.
St Lazarus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
St Lazarus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Murray moves out of range of the leg kick from St Lazarus.#T3#
Nice cross by Murray.
Murray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murray closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Murray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St Lazarus manages to avoid it.
St Lazarus tries to land a front kick but Murray steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murray swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murray checks a low kick from St Lazarus.
Murray connects with a nice looking jab.
Murray is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
St Lazarus misses with a looping left.
Murray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murray looks to score with a jab to the body but St Lazarus is just out of range.
St Lazarus throws out a counter right but Murray avoids it with no problem.
Murray is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from St Lazarus.
Murray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St Lazarus manages to avoid it.
Murray slips a jab from St Lazarus.
Good leg kick by St Lazarus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Murray throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Lazarus throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Murray was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from St Lazarus.
Murray throws the left hand but St Lazarus avoids the punch easily.
St Lazarus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
St Lazarus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murray at a distance.
St Lazarus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Murray tries a head kick but it misses.
Murray scores with a jab to the body.
St Lazarus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murray.
St Lazarus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murray scores with a one two! St Lazarus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Murray throws a jab but it's blocked by St Lazarus.
St Lazarus flicks out a counter leg kick but Murray steps away.
St Lazarus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
St Lazarus takes a jab right on the kisser.
St Lazarus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
St Lazarus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Murray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St Lazarus was well out of range. Poor timing from Murray.
And St Lazarus tries to counter it with a takedown but Murray pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Lazarus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A shot to the liver by St Lazarus. Beautiful body shot.
A head kick misses from Murray.
Good standup being displayed there by Murray as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Murray dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Murray takes a swing at St Lazarus's ribcage but misses.
And St Lazarus tries to counter it with a takedown but Murray pushes his down on his head and steps out.
St Lazarus avoids the body shot from Murray.
St Lazarus misses the shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but St Lazarus might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Murray has got the better of the exchanges.
St Lazarus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murray.
Murray ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murray lands a jab.
Murray scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
St Lazarus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Murray 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.
St Lazarus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murray scores with a decent looking hook.
Murray lands a nice hook to St Lazarus's body. St Lazarus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
John Murray is winning the standup battle so far.
St Lazarus throws a leg kick but Murray sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A solid body kick from St Lazarus.
St Lazarus scores with a jab.
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!
Murray throws an overhand right that lands on St Lazarus's shoulder, as St Lazarus tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick by Murray misses
and St Lazarus counters with a slapping leg kick.
Murray checks a low kick from St Lazarus.
Murray just misses with a punch to the body.
St Lazarus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Murray defends it well.#T1#
St Lazarus dodges the punch combination from Murray.
St Lazarus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murray throws a good cross that connects.
St Lazarus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
St Lazarus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murray.
Murray misses the shot to the body.
St Lazarus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murray darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
St Lazarus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A leg kick checked by Murray.
St Lazarus lands with a shot to the body.
St Lazarus misses with a low kick as Murray jumps back.
Murray connects with a good right hand that stumbles St Lazarus. St Lazarus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray throws a right hand that misses
and St Lazarus counters with a low kick, right behind Murray 's knee.
Murray scores with a punch to the head.
St Lazarus throws a leg kick
and Murray counters with a nice uppercut.
St Lazarus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2#
St Lazarus misses with a wild body shot.
St Lazarus digs a good hook to Murray's body.
Murray throws a series of punches but St Lazarus moves out of range.
St Lazarus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
St Lazarus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
St Lazarus misses with a body shot.
Murray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St Lazarus was well out of range. Poor timing from Murray.
St Lazarus avoids the body shot from Murray.
Murray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murray lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murray moves forwards but St Lazarus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
St Lazarus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD2#
St Lazarus fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Murray sprawls well initially but St Lazarus persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Murray slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#ES#
Murray has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. St Lazarus has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T3#
Murray looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Murray is trying to force a seperation but St Lazarus has the dominant position.#BC2#
St Lazarus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
St Lazarus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murray.
Murray lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murray lands a really nice looking cross but St Lazarus seems unphased.
Murray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
St Lazarus takes a swing at Murray's ribcage but misses.
St Lazarus misses with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Murray.
Murray scores with a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murray, as that shot connected.
Murray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murray appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murray uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Murray throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Murray scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. St Lazarus doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Lazarus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
St Lazarus with the counter takedown but Murray avoids it easily.
Murray swings for the body but St Lazarus moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murray darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murray throws a good cross that connects.
Murray checks a low kick from St Lazarus.
Murray with a hook.
Murray misses with a head kick.
St Lazarus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
St Lazarus swings for the body but Murray moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Murray checks a leg kick.
St Lazarus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murray.
St Lazarus cracks Murray with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Lazarus scores with a jab.
Murray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from St Lazarus.
St Lazarus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murray lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Murray misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Murray dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Murray throws a series of punches but St Lazarus moves out of range.
Murray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St Lazarus manages to avoid it.
Murray waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract St Lazarus.
Murray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St Lazarus.
Murray takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
St Lazarus scores with a hook to the body. Murray takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
St Lazarus misses with a low kick.
St Lazarus throws a hook but Murray blocks it.
St Lazarus tries a head kick but it misses.
St Lazarus throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Murray counters with a straight right hand.
Murray scores with a jab. St Lazarus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murray lands with a shot to the body.
Murray scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murray dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Murray lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Murray throws a one two combo.
Murray with a jab.
Murray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St Lazarus moves away.#T1#
Murray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch lands to the side of St Lazarus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
St Lazarus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murray.
St Lazarus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murray.
Murray blocks a jab.
Murray goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Murray lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
St Lazarus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murray at a distance.
Murray throws a shot to the body.
Murray misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from St Lazarus misses
and Murray counters with a series of strikes. St Lazarus will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray lands with a right hand.
Murray throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from St Lazarus does no damage.
Murray throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murray misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
St Lazarus just misses with a punch to the body.
St Lazarus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
St Lazarus loads up on a big right hand but Murray slips the punch.
Kirk St Lazarus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
St Lazarus walks into a jab.
Murray blocks a leg kick.
St Lazarus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Murray takes a swing at St Lazarus's ribcage but misses.
St Lazarus throws the left hand but Murray avoids the punch easily.
Murray lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Murray's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Murray duly obliges.
Murray lands with a right hand.
St Lazarus looks to score with a jab to the body but Murray is just out of range.
Murray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
St Lazarus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Murray lands a jab to the nose.
Murray missing with a left hand there. St Lazarus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
St Lazarus avoids the head kick by Murray.
St Lazarus misses with a low kick.
#T3#
Murray digs a good hook to St Lazarus's body.
Murray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murray misses with a wild body shot.
St Lazarus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murray checks a low kick from St Lazarus.
St Lazarus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Murray doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
St Lazarus takes a swing at Murray's ribcage but misses.
John Murray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murray throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murray just misses with a punch to the body.
Murray misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and St Lazarus counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Murray!
Murray tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Lazarus keeps control of the position as Murray tries to break free.
#T4#
St Lazarus is trying to stick to Murray's back but Murray is turning into St Lazarus. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in St Lazarus's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Murray.
St Lazarus throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Murray content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
St Lazarus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murray is aware though and is defending well.
St Lazarus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Murray's guard. #REVB#
Murray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that St Lazarus can do to turn this around?
St Lazarus looking to sit in guard and control but Murray gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murray controlling from the top position.
St Lazarus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Murray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murray has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Murray!
After the big win, John Murray made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hellbent and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Ascension 0128
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Cotchin lands a right hook to the body.
St Lazarus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cotchin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cotchin avoids the body shot from St Lazarus.
#CL#
Cotchin has closed the distance and engaged St Lazarus in a clinch.
Cotchin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St Lazarus.
Cotchin throws a head punch that misses.
Cotchin tries to work over St Lazarus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St Lazarus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
St Lazarus tries to break free but Cotchin pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from St Lazarus.
Cotchin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cotchin tries to work over St Lazarus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cotchin struggles to land a body shot inside as St Lazarus controls his hands.
Cotchin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotchin tries to throw a body punch but St Lazarus avoids it by throwing Cotchin back against the cage.
Cotchin misses with a body punch.
Cotchin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cotchin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
St Lazarus tries to work over Cotchin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from St Lazarus. #T1#
St Lazarus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cotchin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
St Lazarus struggles to land a body shot inside as Cotchin controls his hands.
Cotchin misses with a punch on the inside.
Cotchin can't find room to land a body shot as St Lazarus controls the action.
Cotchin lands a right hand.
St Lazarus wants to break free but Cotchin has control.
Cotchin misses with a body punch.
St Lazarus prevents a body shot from Cotchin.
Cotchin throws a punch but it's blocked by St Lazarus.
Cotchin tries a body shot but St Lazarus blocks it.
Cotchin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with St Lazarus's elbow.
Cotchin lands a shoulder strike.
St Lazarus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cotchin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cotchin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cotchin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with St Lazarus's elbow.
A short right from Cotchin.
Cotchin misses with a punch to the body.
Cotchin misses with some punches.
#T2#
St Lazarus blocks a body shot from Cotchin.
St Lazarus blocks a body shot from Cotchin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from St Lazarus.
St Lazarus is looking to break free of the clinch but Cotchin has double underhooks. #BC2#
St Lazarus breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Cotchin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cotchin presses St Lazarus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cotchin lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by St Lazarus.
St Lazarus working aggressively here.
Cotchin lands with a light punch inside.
St Lazarus can't find room to land a body shot as Cotchin controls the action.
St Lazarus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cotchin digs a right hand into St Lazarus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on St Lazarus's gas tank.
St Lazarus lands a left hand.
Cotchin tries a body shot but St Lazarus blocks it.
St Lazarus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cotchin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down St Lazarus.
Cotchin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down St Lazarus.#T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Cotchin.
Cotchin lands a shoulder strike.
St Lazarus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cotchin struggles to land a body shot inside as St Lazarus controls his hands.
St Lazarus prevents a body shot from Cotchin.
St Lazarus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cotchin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cotchin can't find room to land a body shot as St Lazarus controls the action.
St Lazarus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
St Lazarus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
St Lazarus misses with a wild body shot.
Cotchin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
St Lazarus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
St Lazarus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cotchin is out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from St Lazarus.
Donk. Cotchin catches St Lazarus right on the button with a cross.
Cotchin thuds his right hand into St Lazarus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Cotchin clinches up with St Lazarus and pushes him back against the cage.
St Lazarus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cotchin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
St Lazarus misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
St Lazarus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cotchin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cotchin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cotchin works St Lazarus's body with a nice hook.
St Lazarus misses with a few strikes there.
Cotchin is looking to score with low kicks.
St Lazarus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cotchin.
Cotchin's corner calls for a 1-2. Cotchin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cotchin cracks St Lazarus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
St Lazarus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cotchin manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Cotchin gets a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Cotchin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cotchin misses with a body punch.
Cotchin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cotchin lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Cotchin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
St Lazarus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cotchin was well out of range. Poor timing from St Lazarus.
A shot to the body from Cotchin misses
and St Lazarus counters with a thumping low kick.
Cotchin scores with a jab to the head.
Cotchin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before St Lazarus has time to react.
St Lazarus ducks under a wild hook from Cotchin.
St Lazarus misses with a hook. Cotchin ducked under it nicely.
St Lazarus misses with a wild body shot.
St Lazarus throws a looping overhand right but Cotchin ducks down to avoid it.
Cotchin loads up on a big right hand but St Lazarus slips the punch.
St Lazarus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
St Lazarus looks to score with a jab to the body but Cotchin is just out of range.
Cotchin moves away from the strike by St Lazarus.
A counter left hand to the body from Cotchin misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotchin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St Lazarus.
Nice body kick there by St Lazarus.
Cotchin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
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!
St Lazarus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Cotchin misses its target.
Cotchin lands a nice leg kick that just misses St Lazarus's sensitive parts.
St Lazarus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cotchin manages to avoid it.
Cotchin throwing a counter right hand but St Lazarus manages to avoid it.#T1#
St Lazarus misses with a body punch
and Cotchin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Cotchin clinches up with St Lazarus and pushes him back against the cage.
St Lazarus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Cotchin.
Cotchin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cotchin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cotchin digs a right hand underneath St Lazarus's ribcage. St Lazarus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cotchin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cotchin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Cotchin.
Cotchin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
St Lazarus is breathing heavily.
Cotchin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cotchin misses with a body punch.
Cotchin working aggressively here.
St Lazarus tries to work over Cotchin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cotchin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Cotchin.
Trent Cotchin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cotchin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cotchin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
St Lazarus has a couple of punches blocked by Cotchin.
Cotchin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
St Lazarus struggles to land a body shot inside as Cotchin controls his hands.
St Lazarus misses with a hook from the clinch.
St Lazarus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Cotchin.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cotchin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cotchin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of St Lazarus backwards.
Cotchin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of St Lazarus backwards.
Cotchin struggles to land a body shot inside as St Lazarus controls his hands.
Cotchin tries to throw a body punch but St Lazarus avoids it by throwing Cotchin back against the cage.
Cotchin works on St Lazarus's body with a couple of short punches.
Cotchin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Cotchin as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Cotchin.
Cotchin struggles to land a body shot inside as St Lazarus controls his hands.
Cotchin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down St Lazarus.
Cotchin pushes St Lazarus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cotchin misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Cotchin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Cotchin on the inside.
Cotchin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Cotchin.
Cotchin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cotchin misses with some punches.
Cotchin misses with a punch to the body.
Cotchin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that St Lazarus can do to turn this around?
Cotchin struggles to land a body shot inside as St Lazarus controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Cotchin.
Cotchin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cotchin lands a right hand.
Cotchin can't find room to land a body shot as St Lazarus controls the action.
Cotchin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
St Lazarus throws a head punch that misses.
Cotchin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cotchin misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cotchin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cotchin pushes St Lazarus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Cotchin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cotchin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, St Lazarus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
St Lazarus tries a body shot but Cotchin blocks it.
Cotchin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cotchin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cotchin can't find room to land a body shot as St Lazarus controls the action.
St Lazarus tries to work over Cotchin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cotchin can't find room to land a body shot as St Lazarus controls the action.
St Lazarus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cotchin.
Cotchin can't find room to land a body shot as St Lazarus controls the action.
A short right from Cotchin on the inside.
St Lazarus blocks a body shot from Cotchin.
Cotchin working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
St Lazarus manages to break the clinch.
Cotchin misses with a straight right.
St Lazarus misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Cotchin dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
St Lazarus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cotchin.
A leg kick checked by Cotchin.
Cotchin takes a swing at St Lazarus's ribcage but misses.
Cotchin wants to clinch.
St Lazarus shoots in but Cotchin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
St Lazarus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice body punch from St Lazarus.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cotchin looks to throw the jab but St Lazarus is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotchin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but St Lazarus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
St Lazarus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cotchin is looking to clinch.
Trent Cotchin is winning the standup battle so far.
Cotchin doesn't manage to clinch there - St Lazarus circles away.
Cotchin scores with a jab. St Lazarus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
St Lazarus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cotchin moves away.#T1#
Cotchin sizes up St Lazarus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cotchin throws a hook but St Lazarus avoids it easily.
St Lazarus moves away from the strike by Cotchin.
Cotchin swings for the body but St Lazarus moves out of range.
Cotchin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
St Lazarus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cotchin checks a leg kick.
Cotchin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. St Lazarus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cotchin checks a low kick from St Lazarus.
St Lazarus walks into a left hand.
St Lazarus moves away from the strike by Cotchin.
That kick from St Lazarus tenderised Cotchin's leg. Cotchin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cotchin tests St Lazarus's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#
St Lazarus is rocked!
Cotchin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cotchin misses the jab.
Cotchin blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
St Lazarus cracks a nice hook into Cotchin's ribs.
Cotchin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kirk St Lazarus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cotchin swings for the body but St Lazarus moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Cotchin.
St Lazarus digs a good hook to Cotchin's body.
St Lazarus just misses with a punch to the body.
Cotchin tries to clinch up but St Lazarus circles away and keeps his distance.
St Lazarus lands a lovely overhand right.
St Lazarus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cotchin was well out of range. Poor timing from St Lazarus.
Good exchange - St Lazarus coming out on top.
St Lazarus looks to land a left hand but Cotchin moved out of range nicely.
St Lazarus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cotchin rather than just go for the knockout.
Cotchin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but St Lazarus is out of range.
Trent Cotchin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cotchin scores with a decent looking hook.
St Lazarus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Cotchin.
Cotchin scores with a decent looking hook.
St Lazarus is still on wobbly legs! Can Cotchin finish him?#T3#
Cotchin scoring well with a low kick there.
St Lazarus thumps Cotchin with a low kick.
St Lazarus seems to have recovered his senses.
Cotchin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cotchin takes a swing at St Lazarus's ribcage but misses.
St Lazarus looks to score with a jab to the body but Cotchin is just out of range.
St Lazarus throws out a leg kick but Cotchin moves out of range and St Lazarus only half commits.
Cotchin fails in his attempt to clinch.
St Lazarus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
St Lazarus staying out of range there.
St Lazarus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
St Lazarus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
St Lazarus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cotchin misses with a straight left.
Cotchin blocks a jab.
St Lazarus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cotchin.
St Lazarus blocks a head kick by Cotchin.
#T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts St Lazarus, as that shot connected.
St Lazarus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by St Lazarus.
Cotchin throws a head kick but St Lazarus moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Lazarus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cotchin was well out of range. Poor timing from St Lazarus.
Cotchin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cotchin misses with a head kick.
Cotchin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cotchin throws out a loose jab but St Lazarus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trent Cotchin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A jab from Cotchin does it's job there.
Cotchin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cotchin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cotchin lands a lovely overhand right.
St Lazarus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cotchin's sensitive parts.
Cotchin tries a head kick but it misses.
St Lazarus lands a body shot.
St Lazarus misses with a hook
and Cotchin counters with a nice low kick that buckles St Lazarus's knee momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trent Cotchin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cotchin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trent Cotchin!
A very excited looking Trent Cotchin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
St Lazarus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuchar.
We've been told by Kuchar's head coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
St Lazarus connects with a leg kick. Kuchar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
St Lazarus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuchar throws a jab when St Lazarus was well out of range.
St Lazarus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from St Lazarus, right into the meat.
Kuchar looks to land a right hand but St Lazarus moved out of range.
Kuchar missing with a left hand there. St Lazarus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
St Lazarus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuchar.
A looping hook to the body misses from St Lazarus. Kuchar does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Kuchar misses.
Kuchar throws a jab but it's blocked by St Lazarus.
St Lazarus misses with a straight right.
St Lazarus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuchar.
Kuchar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kuchar 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Lazarus throws a hook but Kuchar avoids it easily.
Kuchar throws a hook to the side of St Lazarus's head but St Lazarus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
St Lazarus looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuchar is just out of range.#T1#
St Lazarus walks into a jab.
St Lazarus misses with a low kick.
Kuchar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
St Lazarus's coach down at LOD London Top Tier was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on St Lazarus's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
St Lazarus throws a leg kick but Kuchar checks it.
Kuchar scores with a kick to the body.
Kirk St Lazarus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuchar throws out a loose jab but St Lazarus uses good head movement to avoid it.
St Lazarus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuchar.
St Lazarus connects with a right hand. Kuchar shakes it off.
Kuchar misses with the combination.
St Lazarus appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matt Kuchar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
St Lazarus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Kuchar misses its intended target.
Kuchar throws a low kick but St Lazarus avoids it.#CL#
Kuchar takes the fight into the clinch.
Kuchar blocks an uppercut.
St Lazarus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Lazarus avoids a wild elbow strike from Kuchar.
St Lazarus has had enough of the clinch but Kuchar keeps him there for the moment.
St Lazarus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuchar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
St Lazarus misses with a body punch.
St Lazarus avoids the elbow strike from Kuchar, against the cage.
St Lazarus lands a nice uppercut.
St Lazarus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuchar presses St Lazarus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuchar has a couple of punches blocked by St Lazarus.
St Lazarus swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuchar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuchar lands a hook that snaps the head of St Lazarus backwards.
St Lazarus tries to work over Kuchar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuchar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite St Lazarus's efforts to push away.
Kuchar misses with an elbow strike.
#T3#
Kuchar lands a nice elbow.
St Lazarus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
St Lazarus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
St Lazarus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
St Lazarus struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuchar controls his hands.
St Lazarus tries to throw a body punch but Kuchar avoids it by throwing St Lazarus back against the cage.
Kuchar lands a nice shot to the body.
St Lazarus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuchar backwards.
St Lazarus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
St Lazarus struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuchar controls his hands.
Kuchar cracks St Lazarus with a nice body shot.
Kuchar lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St Lazarus.
Kuchar creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
St Lazarus tries to throw a body punch but Kuchar avoids it by throwing St Lazarus back against the cage.
St Lazarus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by St Lazarus.
St Lazarus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kuchar misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kuchar fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuchar misses with some punches.
Kuchar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuchar using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
St Lazarus avoiding damage as Kuchar throws knees to the body.
St Lazarus struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuchar controls his hands.
Kuchar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kuchar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of St Lazarus backwards.
St Lazarus blocks a body shot from Kuchar.
St Lazarus tries a body shot but Kuchar blocks it.
St Lazarus tries to throw a body punch but Kuchar avoids it by throwing St Lazarus back against the cage.
St Lazarus misses with a body punch.
St Lazarus misses with the head strike.
Kuchar lands a left hand that snaps the head of St Lazarus backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Kuchar 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.
#R2#
Kuchar throws out a loose jab but St Lazarus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuchar misses with an uppercut.
St Lazarus takes a swing at Kuchar's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kuchar.
Kuchar throws out a leg kick but St Lazarus moves out of range and Kuchar only half commits.
St Lazarus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kuchar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kuchar motions for St Lazarus to come forward. Kuchar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
St Lazarus cracks Kuchar with a good jab.
Kuchar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kuchar.
St Lazarus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuchar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
St Lazarus shoots in but Kuchar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
St Lazarus lands with a cross.
St Lazarus takes a swing at Kuchar's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
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!
Kuchar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Kuchar.
St Lazarus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
St Lazarus throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuchar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuchar stuns St Lazarus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matt Kuchar is winning the standup battle so far.
St Lazarus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kuchar tried to counter with a leg kick but St Lazarus avoided it.
Kuchar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kuchar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that St Lazarus can do to turn this around?
Kuchar throws a nice outside leg kick.
St Lazarus defending well as Kuchar loads up on a big left hand.
St Lazarus swings for the body but Kuchar moves out of range.
Kuchar is looking to score with low kicks.
Kuchar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kuchar misses with a hook. St Lazarus ducked under it nicely.
St Lazarus throws out a counter right but Kuchar avoids it with no problem.
Kuchar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kuchar.
St Lazarus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
St Lazarus misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuchar misses with a straight left. #T2#
St Lazarus thows a leg kick but Kuchar checks it
and Kuchar counters with a nice uppercut.
St Lazarus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
St Lazarus scores with a one two! Kuchar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kuchar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
St Lazarus misses with a wild body shot.
St Lazarus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
St Lazarus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kuchar on the side of the head.
Kuchar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body kick from Kuchar.
Kuchar throws the left hand but St Lazarus avoids the punch easily.
Kuchar lands a head kick. St Lazarus smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A big left from Kuchar misses.
Kuchar misses with a few strikes there.
St Lazarus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Kuchar misses.
St Lazarus slips a straight right by Kuchar.#T3#
St Lazarus tests Kuchar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuchar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
St Lazarus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
St Lazarus tries to work over Kuchar's front leg with a kick but Kuchar checks it.
St Lazarus lands a jab.
St Lazarus thumps Kuchar with a low kick.
Kuchar throws the kick towards the body but St Lazarus avoids it.
Kuchar lands an overhand right.
Kuchar misses with a looping right.
St Lazarus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
St Lazarus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kuchar throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kuchar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but St Lazarus is out of range.
St Lazarus throws a hook to the side of Kuchar's head but Kuchar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
St Lazarus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuchar was well out of range. Poor timing from St Lazarus.
St Lazarus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kuchar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuchar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
St Lazarus sizes up Kuchar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kuchar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
St Lazarus throws a body punch but Kuchar moves out of range.
St Lazarus lands with a nice body punch.
St Lazarus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
St Lazarus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuchar throws out the jab. #CL#
Kuchar has St Lazarus up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
St Lazarus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuchar loads up on a big right hand but St Lazarus slips the punch.
Kuchar misses with a looping left.
Kuchar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Lazarus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kuchar's calf.
Kuchar lands a lovely overhand right.
St Lazarus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kuchar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
St Lazarus checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Matt Kuchar 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kuchar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kuchar connects with a leg kick. St Lazarus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kuchar avoids the body shot from St Lazarus.
St Lazarus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
St Lazarus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
St Lazarus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kuchar thuds his shin into the meat of St Lazarus's side.
St Lazarus takes one to the side of the head.
Kuchar 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.
St Lazarus stuns Kuchar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
St Lazarus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
St Lazarus lands a slapping body shot.
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!
St Lazarus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kuchar's head.
St Lazarus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kuchar throws a head kick but St Lazarus moves out of range.
Kuchar works St Lazarus's body with a nice hook.
Kuchar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Kuchar lands a jab to St Lazarus's midsection.
Kuchar throws out a loose jab but St Lazarus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuchar lands an overhand right.
Kuchar stuffs the takedown attempt from St Lazarus. St Lazarus gets slowly back to his feet.
Kuchar throws an overhand right that lands on St Lazarus's shoulder, as St Lazarus tries to avoid the shot.
St Lazarus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuchar checks the leg kick.
Kuchar moves out of range as St Lazarus strikes.
It looked like Kuchar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
St Lazarus lands a jab.
St Lazarus connects with a body shot that sends Kuchar's belly button to the back.
Kuchar connects with a nice looking jab.
Kuchar throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuchar throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kuchar tries to close the distance and clinch but St Lazarus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Kuchar misses with a body shot.
Kuchar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kirk St Lazarus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Lazarus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kuchar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
St Lazarus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kuchar misses with a low kick.
St Lazarus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuchar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuchar misses the target.
Kuchar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
St Lazarus lands a really nice looking cross but Kuchar seems unphased.
St Lazarus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuchar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kuchar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from St Lazarus.
Kuchar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuchar throws a jab when St Lazarus was well out of range.
St Lazarus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
St Lazarus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kuchar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
St Lazarus misses with an uppercut
enabling Kuchar to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Kuchar throws a low kick but St Lazarus avoids it.
St Lazarus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kuchar's calf.
An inside leg kick from St Lazarus misses.
Kuchar misses with a low kick.
St Lazarus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
St Lazarus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
St Lazarus moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Kuchar misses.
St Lazarus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kuchar.
Kuchar staying out of range there.
Kuchar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from St Lazarus misses.
Kuchar tries to bum rush St Lazarus with a series of wild strikes but St Lazarus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuchar avoids the head kick by St Lazarus.
A leg kick checked by Kuchar.
Kuchar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
St Lazarus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good shot there by St Lazarus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Lazarus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuchar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
St Lazarus throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Kuchar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
St Lazarus defending well as Kuchar loads up on a big left hand.
St Lazarus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kuchar connects with a nice looking jab.
St Lazarus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
St Lazarus misses with a left hand
and Kuchar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
St Lazarus misses with a body kick.
Kuchar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
St Lazarus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Lazarus closes the distance and lands a one-two.
St Lazarus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kuchar lands with an uppercut that bounces St Lazarus off the cage and back into range.
Kuchar lands a slapping body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Matt Kuchar.
Well Kuchar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Kuchar!
In his post fight interview, Matt Kuchar started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Ascension 1203
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
St Lazarus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
St Lazarus takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
St Lazarus staying out of range there.
St Lazarus motions for Barbosa to come forward. St Lazarus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
St Lazarus moves out of range of the leg kick from Barbosa.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barbosa checks a leg kick.
Barbosa looks to throw the jab but St Lazarus is out of range.
St Lazarus avoids a kick to the body.
St Lazarus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
St Lazarus throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
St Lazarus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbosa walks into a straight right hand from St Lazarus.
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD#
so St Lazarus counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
St Lazarus chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Barbosa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. St Lazarus is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Barbosa.
St Lazarus scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Barbosa to see if he's OK.#T1#
Barbosa is looking to regain half guard here but St Lazarus keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Barbosa looking for submissions off his back.
Barbosa trying to get back to full guard but St Lazarus takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Barbosa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
St Lazarus scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Barbosa?
St Lazarus is landing with some decent strikes but Barbosa is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T2#
St Lazarus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barbosa is looking to escape.
Barbosa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Barbosa takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Barbosa is working to get back to half guard.
St Lazarus cracks Barbosa with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa tries to reverse the position but St Lazarus maintains control.
St Lazarus lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T3#
Barbosa is working to get back to half guard.
Barbosa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Barbosa looking for submissions off his back.
St Lazarus prevents Barbosa from improving his position.
St Lazarus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
St Lazarus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barbosa has a hand on St Lazarus's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. St Lazarus takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T4#
Barbosa tries to reverse the position but St Lazarus maintains control.
St Lazarus tries to control but Barbosa wriggling away.
St Lazarus raining down shots from the mount!
Barbosa regains half guard.
St Lazarus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
St Lazarus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barbosa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time St Lazarus.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. St Lazarus lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk St Lazarus 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.
#R2#
Barbosa needs to keep his hands up - St Lazarus had a free shot at his head there.
Barbosa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa throws the left hand but St Lazarus avoids the punch easily.
St Lazarus misses with an uppercut.
St Lazarus misses with a hook to the body
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
St Lazarus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
St Lazarus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
St Lazarus tries a head kick but it misses.
St Lazarus tried to score with a low kick but Barbosa checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbosa! But no joy.
Barbosa digs a good hook to St Lazarus's body.
A leg kick checked by Barbosa.
St Lazarus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
St Lazarus on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Barbosa tries to clinch but St Lazarus moves out of range.
As Barbosa backs away, St Lazarus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Barbosa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alfredo Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - St Lazarus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
St Lazarus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?
A solid leg kick lands there for St Lazarus.
Alfredo Barbosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
St Lazarus connects with a body shot that sends Barbosa's belly button to the back.
Barbosa connects with a nice looking jab.
St Lazarus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
St Lazarus connects with a leg kick. Barbosa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
St Lazarus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
St Lazarus looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Barbosa throws out a counter right but St Lazarus avoids it with no problem.
St Lazarus misses with a hook.
Barbosa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barbosa cracks St Lazarus with an open hand slap.
St Lazarus blocks a leg kick.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
St Lazarus scores with a nice head shot.
St Lazarus throws an off balance right hand
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa lands a nice hook to St Lazarus's body. St Lazarus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
St Lazarus misses with a wild body shot.
St Lazarus lands a slapping body shot.
Barbosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by St Lazarus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barbosa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A big left from St Lazarus misses.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from St Lazarus.
Barbosa scores with a jab.
Barbosa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from St Lazarus.
St Lazarus blocks a leg kick.
Barbosa blocks the body kick.
St Lazarus catches Barbosa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Barbosa clinches with his opponent.
St Lazarus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
St Lazarus blocking some punches.
Barbosa looking to stall.
St Lazarus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa.
Barbosa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
St Lazarus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
St Lazarus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
St Lazarus lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbosa tries to work over St Lazarus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa tries to work over St Lazarus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
St Lazarus lands with a short shot to the head.
Barbosa lands a body shot.
A short right from St Lazarus.
St Lazarus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
St Lazarus can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
St Lazarus misses with some punches.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
St Lazarus misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Lazarus blocking some punches.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
St Lazarus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kirk St Lazarus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts St Lazarus, as that shot connected.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa throws a leg kick
and St Lazarus counters with a nice leg kick.
St Lazarus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kirk St Lazarus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Barbosa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barbosa.
St Lazarus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
St Lazarus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barbosa, right into the meat.
St Lazarus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
St Lazarus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
St Lazarus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws the kick towards the body but St Lazarus avoids it.
St Lazarus throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it.
St Lazarus connects with a leg kick. Barbosa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barbosa, right into the meat.
St Lazarus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barbosa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from St Lazarus.
Barbosa walks into a straight right hand from St Lazarus.#T1#
St Lazarus lands a jab to the nose.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barbosa duly obliges.
Barbosa tries to clinch but St Lazarus is having none of it.
St Lazarus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Barbosa lands a jab to the nose.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. St Lazarus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barbosa, as that shot connected.
Barbosa throws a low kick but it's checked well by St Lazarus.
Barbosa looks to land a right hand but St Lazarus moved out of range.
Barbosa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
St Lazarus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barbosa.
St Lazarus looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
St Lazarus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
Barbosa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa misses with a leg kick. #T2#
St Lazarus throws a lazy right hand but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
St Lazarus throws a body shot but no joy.
St Lazarus looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Kirk St Lazarus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barbosa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
St Lazarus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barbosa.
St Lazarus ducks right into an uppercut from Barbosa.
St Lazarus is looking to chop away at Barbosa's legs.
St Lazarus lands a body shot.
Barbosa throws a hook but St Lazarus blocks it.
St Lazarus throws a body shot but no joy.
St Lazarus is looking to slow Barbosa down with leg kicks.
St Lazarus misses with a head kick.
St Lazarus throws a low kick but Barbosa avoids it.
Barbosa throws a right hand that St Lazarus ducks under and follows up with a left that St Lazarus also avoids with ease.
Barbosa connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
A head kick misses from St Lazarus.
It seemed like Barbosa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
St Lazarus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
An inside leg kick lands from Barbosa.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but St Lazarus ducks down to avoid it.
St Lazarus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbosa. That did some damage!
St Lazarus throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
St Lazarus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by St Lazarus.
St Lazarus misses with a looping left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from St Lazarus, right into the meat.
St Lazarus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
St Lazarus missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Barbosa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
St Lazarus lands a nice hook to Barbosa's body. Barbosa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alfredo Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
St Lazarus throws a sloppy head kick and Barbosa moves out of range easily.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from St Lazarus.
Barbosa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Lazarus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
St Lazarus throws a sloppy head kick and Barbosa moves out of range easily.
St Lazarus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
St Lazarus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
St Lazarus looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
St Lazarus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa throws a jab when St Lazarus was well out of range.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from St Lazarus.
St Lazarus misses with a jab to the body
and Barbosa counters with a good low kick that St Lazarus was not able to check.
Barbosa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barbosa tries to move into range but St Lazarus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barbosa tries to clinch up.
St Lazarus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
St Lazarus scores with a one two! Barbosa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kirk St Lazarus.
Well St Lazarus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirk St Lazarus!
A very excited looking Kirk St Lazarus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Ascension 1105
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
DeBramalo scores with a head kick.
DeBramalo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
DeBramalo misses with a body kick.
St Lazarus tries a quick counter leg kick but DeBramalo is wise to it.#TD2#
St Lazarus drives through with a takedown into guard.
St Lazarus throwing strikes but missing.
DeBramalo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
DeBramalo is thwarting St Lazarus's attempts to control the position.
DeBramalo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
St Lazarus trying to hold on to DeBramalo's head to control him but DeBramalo postures up.
DeBramalo prevents St Lazarus from improving his position.#T1#
DeBramalo trying to control from half guard but St Lazarus is working away.
DeBramalo is looking to advance position but St Lazarus won't allow it.
St Lazarus is pressing down on DeBramalo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
St Lazarus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
DeBramalo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St Lazarus is keeping the position for now.
DeBramalo preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
St Lazarus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. DeBramalo is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
St Lazarus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
St Lazarus trying to control the position.
St Lazarus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
DeBramalo is fighting to break St Lazarus's control of his arms but St Lazarus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
St Lazarus misses with a body shot.
St Lazarus tries to work over DeBramalo's front leg with a kick but DeBramalo checks it.
St Lazarus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and DeBramalo is able to avoid easily.
DeBramalo looks to throw the jab but St Lazarus is out of range.
DeBramalo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to St Lazarus's calf.
DeBramalo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before St Lazarus can pounce on him.
DeBramalo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
DeBramalo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
DeBramalo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. St Lazarus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
St Lazarus misses the body punch
and DeBramalo counters with a nice body kick.
#T3#
DeBramalo misses with a jab, cross combination.
DeBramalo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
St Lazarus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeBramalo was well out of range. Poor timing from St Lazarus.
A low kick from DeBramalo is predictable there #TD2#
and St Lazarus counters with a single leg into guard. DeBramalo didn't expect that.
DeBramalo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
St Lazarus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
St Lazarus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
St Lazarus is pushing down on DeBramalo's leg trying to pass to half guard. DeBramalo is fighting to maintain full guard but St Lazarus has managed to sneak the leg through.
DeBramalo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. St Lazarus is working away from the top position though.
St Lazarus wants to take a breather but DeBramalo is having none of it. #T4#
DeBramalo is trying to control but can't.
St Lazarus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
St Lazarus prevents DeBramalo from improving his position.
DeBramalo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from St Lazarus.
DeBramalo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeBramalo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of St Lazarus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take St Lazarus's back!
DeBramalo keeps control of the position as St Lazarus tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kirk St Lazarus will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
St Lazarus swings widly with a right hand
and DeBramalo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
St Lazarus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeBramalo scores with a leg kick.
Quentin DeBramalo is winning the standup battle so far.
DeBramalo connects with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as DeBramalo blocks the low kick.
DeBramalo feinted with a counter takedown.
St Lazarus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An inside leg kick from St Lazarus misses.
DeBramalo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
DeBramalo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to St Lazarus's calf.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by DeBramalo.
A low kick from St Lazarus misses
and DeBramalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DeBramalo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeBramalo, right into the meat.
DeBramalo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Lazarus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
St Lazarus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down DeBramalo rather than just go for the knockout.
St Lazarus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
DeBramalo checks a low kick from St Lazarus.#T1#
DeBramalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
St Lazarus throws out a counter right but DeBramalo avoids it with no problem.
DeBramalo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. St Lazarus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
DeBramalo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
DeBramalo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
St Lazarus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but DeBramalo circles away quickly and effectively.
St Lazarus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from DeBramalo.
St Lazarus throws a leg kick but DeBramalo moved away.
DeBramalo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
DeBramalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St Lazarus.
St Lazarus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeBramalo moves away.
Kirk St Lazarus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeBramalo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
DeBramalo is looking to counter with a body kick.
DeBramalo scores with a spinning back kick!
St Lazarus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
St Lazarus throws a poor cross that misses
and DeBramalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
St Lazarus checks the leg kick nicely there.
DeBramalo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from St Lazarus.
DeBramalo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that St Lazarus can do to turn this around?
Nice cross by DeBramalo.#T2#
DeBramalo throws an overhand right that lands on St Lazarus's shoulder, as St Lazarus tries to avoid the shot.
DeBramalo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Lazarus lands a slapping body shot.
#TD#
DeBramalo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in St Lazarus's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeBramalo looking to pass the guard.
DeBramalo postures up in St Lazarus's guard and throws a big left but St Lazarus blocks it.
DeBramalo postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Lazarus wants to control but DeBramalo passes easily into half guard.
St Lazarus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. DeBramalo is working away from the top position though.
St Lazarus taking some punishment here, with DeBramalo in his half guard. #T3##SUB#
DeBramalo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Quentin DeBramalo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
DeBramalo thows a huge punch but St Lazarus dodges it nicely.
St Lazarus wants to improve his position but DeBramalo is controlling well.
DeBramalo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. St Lazarus defending well though.
St Lazarus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
DeBramalo scoring with some ground and pound.
St Lazarus is trying to control the position but DeBramalo postures up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
DeBramalo throwing strikes but missing.
St Lazarus wants to sweep here but DeBramalo controlling him for the moment.
DeBramalo wants to control from the top but St Lazarus keeps moving.
DeBramalo passes into half guard.
DeBramalo throwing shots but St Lazarus is blocking nicely.
St Lazarus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. DeBramalo is working away from the top position though.
St Lazarus is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quentin DeBramalo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from St Lazarus.
DeBramalo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
St Lazarus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. DeBramalo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
DeBramalo tried to counter with a leg kick but St Lazarus avoided it.
Good exchange - DeBramalo coming out on top.
DeBramalo throws a half hearted mid kick.
St Lazarus with the counter takedown but DeBramalo avoids it easily.
DeBramalo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
DeBramalo tries to clinch but St Lazarus moves out of range.
St Lazarus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
DeBramalo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
DeBramalo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeBramalo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
St Lazarus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
DeBramalo throws a push kick but St Lazarus slaps the foot to one side.
DeBramalo misses with an uppercut.
A leg kick checked by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
St Lazarus takes a swing at DeBramalo's ribcage but misses.
St Lazarus lands with a nice body punch.
DeBramalo connects with a solid leg kick.
St Lazarus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
St Lazarus throws a hook but DeBramalo blocks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from St Lazarus, right into the meat.
DeBramalo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
St Lazarus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and DeBramalo is able to avoid easily.
St Lazarus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
DeBramalo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
St Lazarus throws a sloppy head kick
and St Lazarus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
DeBramalo blocks a low kick nicely.
St Lazarus steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from DeBramalo. That one must have hurt.
DeBramalo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from DeBramalo misses its intended target.
St Lazarus throws a leg kick that misses.
DeBramalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St Lazarus.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeBramalo 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.
St Lazarus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
St Lazarus throws a body shot but no joy.
DeBramalo drops down looking for a counter takedown but St Lazarus sprawls and moves away.
DeBramalo blocks a low kick nicely.
St Lazarus just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from DeBramalo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
St Lazarus misses the shot to the body.
St Lazarus throws a leg kick but DeBramalo moved away.
DeBramalo staying out of range there.
St Lazarus throws a body punch but DeBramalo moves out of range.
St Lazarus checks a leg kick nicely.
DeBramalo misses with a hook.
DeBramalo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from St Lazarus.
DeBramalo misses with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of DeBramalo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
St Lazarus throws a low kick, looking for DeBramalo's leg but DeBramalo calmly moves out of range.
St Lazarus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeBramalo manages to avoid it.
DeBramalo throws a big counter combination but St Lazarus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from DeBramalo. #T3#
A big right from St Lazarus misses.
DeBramalo delivers a nice body kick.
DeBramalo blocks a leg kick.
St Lazarus takes a swing at DeBramalo's ribcage but misses.
St Lazarus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
DeBramalo 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.
Good standup being displayed there by St Lazarus as he connects with a hook.
DeBramalo tries to land a leg kick but St Lazarus saw it coming and moves away.
St Lazarus only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from St Lazarus.
A big left from St Lazarus misses.
DeBramalo scores with a nice right hand.
St Lazarus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and DeBramalo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
St Lazarus takes one on the button.
St Lazarus is trying hard to land a takedown here. DeBramalo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As St Lazarus backs away, DeBramalo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from DeBramalo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Lazarus thows a leg kick but DeBramalo checks it
and DeBramalo counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
DeBramalo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
DeBramalo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
DeBramalo throws a series of punches but St Lazarus avoids them all with ease.
DeBramalo misses with a body shot.
DeBramalo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
St Lazarus connects with a high kick.
DeBramalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St Lazarus.
St Lazarus motions for DeBramalo to come forward. St Lazarus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
St Lazarus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeBramalo.
St Lazarus takes one to the side of the head.
DeBramalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by St Lazarus.
St Lazarus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo scores with a shot to the body.
DeBramalo tries a head kick but it misses.
St Lazarus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Quentin DeBramalo.
Well DeBramalo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quentin DeBramalo!
Quentin DeBramalo took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Ascension 1012
Date: Oct 12, 2016 |
#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Unchained checks a leg kick.
Unchained blocks a head kick by St Lazarus.
Unchained blocks a jab.
St Lazarus moves away from the strike by Unchained.
A big right from Unchained misses.
Unchained ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St Lazarus moves away.
St Lazarus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
St Lazarus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Unchained.
Unchained waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract St Lazarus.
St Lazarus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Unchained let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Unchained avoids the body shot from St Lazarus.
Decent striking displayed by St Lazarus there.
St Lazarus throws a hook but Unchained blocks it.
Unchained throws a hook but St Lazarus avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Lazarus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Unchained throws a jab but it's blocked by St Lazarus.
An inside leg kick lands from St Lazarus.
Unchained misses with a straight right.
St Lazarus has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Unchained takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Unchained tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St Lazarus was well out of range. Poor timing from Unchained.#T1#
St Lazarus avoids the body shot from Unchained.
Unchained takes a swing at St Lazarus's ribcage but misses.
St Lazarus throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Unchained throws the left hand but St Lazarus avoids the punch easily.
Unchained missing with a left hand there. St Lazarus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Unchained scores with a sloppy right hand. St Lazarus should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by St Lazarus.
A shot to the liver by Unchained. Beautiful body shot.
Unchained throws a hook to the side of St Lazarus's head but St Lazarus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Unchained misses with an uppercut. St Lazarus saw that one coming.
St Lazarus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from St Lazarus misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by St Lazarus. That's going to slow Unchained down.
St Lazarus misses with a hook to the body
enabling Unchained to counter with a crisp jab.
Unchained lands a nice hook to St Lazarus's body. St Lazarus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Unchained checks a leg kick.
St Lazarus 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.
Olympia Unchained is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
St Lazarus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Unchained counters with a straight right hand.
Unchained misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St Lazarus.
St Lazarus just misses with a punch to the body.
St Lazarus misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Unchained to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Unchained lands an impressive looking overhand right. St Lazarus doesn't seem phased though.
St Lazarus lands with a thumping leg kick.
St Lazarus swings for the body but Unchained moves out of range.
Unchained connects with a looping right hand.
Donk. St Lazarus catches Unchained right on the button with a cross.
The fighters circling - St Lazarus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Unchained was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
St Lazarus misses with a hook
and Unchained counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Unchained stuns St Lazarus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
St Lazarus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Unchained misses.
Unchained misses with a double jab.
St Lazarus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
St Lazarus ducks under a wild hook from Unchained.
Unchained connects with a good right hand that stumbles St Lazarus. St Lazarus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Unchained swings widly with a right hand
and St Lazarus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
St Lazarus swings for the body but Unchained moves out of range.
St Lazarus defending well as Unchained loads up on a big left hand.
Unchained scores with a body shot.
St Lazarus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Unchained swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
St Lazarus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Unchained swings for the body but St Lazarus moves out of range.
St Lazarus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Unchained.
Unchained misses with a looping left.
Unchained avoids the body shot from St Lazarus.
St Lazarus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Unchained throws a body punch but St Lazarus moves out of range.
St Lazarus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
St Lazarus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Unchained waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract St Lazarus.#T4#
Unchained throws a hook to the side of St Lazarus's head but St Lazarus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
St Lazarus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kirk St Lazarus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Unchained takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Lazarus punishes Unchained's body with a nice straight punch.
St Lazarus tried to score with a low kick but Unchained checks it.
St Lazarus throws a body shot but no joy.
St Lazarus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Unchained 's head but he takes it in his stride.
St Lazarus slips a jab from Unchained.
St Lazarus scores with a jab to the body.
Unchained throws a hook to the side of St Lazarus's head but St Lazarus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
St Lazarus moves out of range as Unchained strikes.
Unchained lands with a nice body punch.
St Lazarus swings for the body but Unchained moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Unchained throws a jab but it's blocked by St Lazarus.
St Lazarus misses with a body shot.
St Lazarus walks into a left hand.
St Lazarus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olympia Unchained dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Unchained throws a hook to the side of St Lazarus's head but St Lazarus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
St Lazarus moves out of range of the strikes.
Unchained swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Unchained has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from St Lazarus.
Unchained lands with a shot to the body.
St Lazarus misses with a hook.
St Lazarus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
St Lazarus lands a head shot.
Unchained misses with a body shot.
Olympia Unchained seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Unchained throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
St Lazarus is looking to counter the offense by Unchained and move into the clinch.
Unchained misses with a telegraphed body shot
and St Lazarus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unchained scores with a body shot.
Unchained misses with a wild body shot.
Unchained loads up on a big right hand but St Lazarus slips the punch.
St Lazarus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Lazarus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Unchained was well out of range. Poor timing from St Lazarus.#T1#
Unchained misses with an uppercut.
A big left from St Lazarus misses.
A little jabbing left from Unchained on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
St Lazarus misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from St Lazarus. Unchained does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick from St Lazarus misses.
Unchained takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
St Lazarus throws a front kick aimed at Unchained's knee but Unchained avoids it well.
Unchained misses with a looping left.
St Lazarus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Unchained was well out of range. Poor timing from St Lazarus.
Unchained blocks a low kick nicely.
St Lazarus misses with a hook to the body
and Unchained counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Unchained misses with an uppercut.
Unchained lands with a good body shot.
St Lazarus throws a leg kick
and Unchained counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
St Lazarus lands a really nice looking cross but Unchained seems unphased.
Unchained misses with a lunging right hand
and St Lazarus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
St Lazarus swings widly with a right hand
and St Lazarus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Unchained keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Unchained scores with a sloppy right hand. St Lazarus should have avoided that one.
St Lazarus misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Unchained was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
St Lazarus is looking to wear down Unchained with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Unchained fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St Lazarus manages to avoid it.
St Lazarus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Unchained.
St Lazarus tests Unchained's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from St Lazarus.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Unchained! But no joy.
Unchained lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Unchained misses with a lunging right hand
and Unchained takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
St Lazarus lands a right hook to the body.
Unchained throws a lazy right hand but St Lazarus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
St Lazarus just misses with a punch to the body.
St Lazarus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
St Lazarus works the jab nicely.
St Lazarus scores with a shot to the body.
St Lazarus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Unchained's head backwards.#T3#
A low kick from St Lazarus misses
and St Lazarus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Unchained is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by St Lazarus.
St Lazarus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A low kick from St Lazarus misses
and Unchained counters with a nice uppercut.
Unchained misses with a right hand
and St Lazarus counters with a nice leg kick.
St Lazarus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Unchained.
Unchained's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Unchained takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Unchained takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
St Lazarus misses the jab.
A big left from Unchained misses.
A punch lands to the side of Unchained 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Unchained 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Unchained misses with a straight right.
St Lazarus misses with a body shot.
St Lazarus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
St Lazarus connects with a leg kick. Unchained looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
Unchained fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches St Lazarus on the side of the head.
Unchained needs to keep his hands up - St Lazarus had a free shot at his head there.
Unchained throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
St Lazarus walks into a straight right hand from Unchained.
Unchained throws a shot from downtown. St Lazarus moves away and avoids it.
Unchained scores with a jab.
Unchained looks to land a left hand but St Lazarus moved out of range nicely.
Unchained on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by St Lazarus. St Lazarus obviously looking to wear him down.
Unchained throws a body shot but no joy.
St Lazarus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Unchained manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Unchained lands an impressive looking overhand right. St Lazarus doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Lazarus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Unchained has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Unchained there as he acknowledges the shot.
Unchained throws a jab when St Lazarus was well out of range.
St Lazarus misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Unchained on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kirk St Lazarus will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
St Lazarus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Unchained has time to react.
Unchained checks a low kick from St Lazarus.
Unchained throws a body punch but St Lazarus moves out of range.
St Lazarus misses with a head kick.
Unchained takes a swing at St Lazarus's ribcage but misses.
St Lazarus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
St Lazarus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Unchained.
Unchained with a hook.
Unchained throws the left hand but St Lazarus avoids the punch easily.
St Lazarus tried to counter with a leg kick but Unchained avoided it.
St Lazarus ducks under a wild hook from Unchained.
Unchained throws a combination but it was largely blocked by St Lazarus.
Unchained stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from St Lazarus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unchained ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St Lazarus moves away.
Unchained jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by St Lazarus.
St Lazarus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Unchained was well out of range. Poor timing from St Lazarus.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from St Lazarus lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Unchained has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Unchained and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
St Lazarus takes one to the chin there.#T1#
St Lazarus connects with a body shot that sends Unchained's belly button to the back.
St Lazarus slips under a jab.
Unchained throws a jab when St Lazarus was well out of range.
St Lazarus throws a body shot but no joy.
Unchained misses with a wild body shot.
St Lazarus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Unchained throws a hook to the side of St Lazarus's head but St Lazarus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Unchained connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
St Lazarus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Unchained throws a shot to the body.
Unchained swings for the body but St Lazarus moves out of range.
A slow jab from Unchained misses its intended target.
Good work by Unchained as he checks the leg kick.
St Lazarus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Unchained throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Unchained 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.#T2#
St Lazarus slips under a jab from Unchained.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Lazarus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Unchained misses with a hook.
St Lazarus throws an off balance right hand
and Unchained connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
St Lazarus thows a left - swing and a miss!
St Lazarus takes a swing at Unchained's ribcage but misses.
Unchained throws out a counter right but St Lazarus avoids it with no problem.
Unchained fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. St Lazarus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
St Lazarus closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Unchained to the mat! Unchained manages to get full guard.
St Lazarus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
St Lazarus is keen to just control but Unchained is a slippery customer.
St Lazarus prevents Unchained from improving his position.
Unchained is trying to defend against the ground and pound but St Lazarus scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Unchained is trying is best to control the position here.
St Lazarus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Unchained is trying to control but can't.
St Lazarus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Unchained wants to improve his position but St Lazarus is controlling well.
Unchained punching from the bottom.
Unchained is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of St Lazarus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take St Lazarus's back!
Unchained throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting St Lazarus!
Unchained really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for St Lazarus.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unchained doesn't have the hooks in and St Lazarus manages to turn into his guard.
#T4#
Unchained working a defensive guard here.
Unchained keeping moving, preventing St Lazarus from controlling successfully.
Unchained looking for a sweep. Not yet Unchained, not yet.
Unchained will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
St Lazarus wants to control from the top but Unchained keeps moving.
Unchained looking to hit a scissor sweep but St Lazarus is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Olympia Unchained just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
St Lazarus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Unchained misses the jab.
Unchained fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. St Lazarus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
St Lazarus digs a good hook to Unchained's body.
A leg kick checked by Unchained.
Unchained looks to throw the jab but St Lazarus is out of range.
Unchained throws a shot from downtown. St Lazarus moves away and avoids it.
St Lazarus slips a straight right by Unchained.
St Lazarus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Unchained throws a body shot but no joy.
St Lazarus scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Lazarus misses with a hook to the body
and St Lazarus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Unchained moves away from the strike by St Lazarus.
Unchained swings widly with a right hand
and St Lazarus counters with a thumping low kick.
St Lazarus moves into range and connects with a jab.
St Lazarus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
St Lazarus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Unchained.#T1#
Unchained throws an overhand right that lands on St Lazarus's shoulder, as St Lazarus tries to avoid the shot.
Unchained lands with a good body shot.
Unchained on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by St Lazarus. St Lazarus obviously looking to wear him down.
St Lazarus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Unchained.
Unchained gets cracked with a nice right hand there by St Lazarus.
Unchained avoids the body shot from St Lazarus.
Unchained throws a body punch but St Lazarus moves out of range.
Unchained stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Unchained wants it to stay on the feet.
The fighters circling - Unchained throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
St Lazarus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Unchained.
Unchained looks to land a left hand but St Lazarus moved out of range nicely.
St Lazarus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Unchained loads up on a big right hand but St Lazarus slips the punch.
Unchained throws the left hand but St Lazarus avoids the punch easily.
St Lazarus walks into a jab.#T2#
St Lazarus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
St Lazarus needs to keep his hands up - Unchained had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Lazarus slips a straight right by Unchained.
St Lazarus tests Unchained's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the liver by St Lazarus. Beautiful body shot.
St Lazarus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Unchained takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Unchained fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St Lazarus manages to avoid it.
St Lazarus slips a jab from Unchained.
Unchained is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by St Lazarus.
St Lazarus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Unchained doesn't seem bothered though.
Unchained throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Unchained 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.
St Lazarus scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
St Lazarus throws a body shot but no joy.
St Lazarus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Unchained manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Unchained misses its intended target.
St Lazarus half committed to a counter leg kick.
Unchained checks a leg kick.
Unchained throws out a loose jab but St Lazarus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Unchained lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from St Lazarus. Unchained does a little dance to reset his feet.
Unchained throws the left hand but St Lazarus avoids the punch easily.
St Lazarus tries to score with a low kick but Unchained moves his leg out of the way.
St Lazarus just misses with a punch to the body.
Unchained tests St Lazarus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Unchained misses with an uppercut. St Lazarus saw that one coming.
St Lazarus throws a lazy uppercut
and Unchained counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
St Lazarus slips under a jab from Unchained.
St Lazarus misses with a few strikes there.
#T4#
Unchained misses with a looping left.
Unchained misses with an uppercut. St Lazarus saw that one coming.
Unchained swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
St Lazarus thinks about countering with a head kick.
St Lazarus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Unchained misses with a hook. St Lazarus ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Lazarus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Unchained takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
St Lazarus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Unchained.
St Lazarus tests Unchained's chin there with a solid looking shot.
St Lazarus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Unchained defends it nicely.
St Lazarus throws a body punch but Unchained moves out of range.
St Lazarus throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as St Lazarus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Unchained doesn't seem phased though.
St Lazarus misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Olympia Unchained will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
St Lazarus misses with a body shot.
Unchained slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Unchained throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD#
and St Lazarus counters with a single leg into guard. Unchained didn't expect that.
St Lazarus trying to control but Unchained is working from the bottom.
Unchained not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Unchained manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. St Lazarus manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Unchained working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Unchained lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unchained stays in close to St Lazarus's body and controls the position.
Unchained won't allow St Lazarus to sweep him here. #T1#
St Lazarus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
St Lazarus looking for a guillotine here but Unchained defends easily.
St Lazarus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Unchained trying to control but St Lazarus is working from the bottom.
Unchained is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Unchained got a little sloppy there for a moment and St Lazarus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Unchained has managed to get both his arms back between St Lazarus's legs - danger averted.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Unchained preventing the sweep.
Kirk St Lazarus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
St Lazarus controlling the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Unchained jabs at St Lazarus's body.
Unchained ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Unchained scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A cross from Unchained lands.
St Lazarus works the jab nicely.
Unchained keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
St Lazarus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Unchained throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
St Lazarus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Unchained looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Unchained throws out a loose jab but St Lazarus uses good head movement to avoid it.
St Lazarus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Unchained checks the leg kick nicely there.
Unchained throws an ugly left hook that misses
and St Lazarus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
St Lazarus lands a nice shot to the body.
Unchained steps to the side to avoid the strikes from St Lazarus.
It seemed like Unchained was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
St Lazarus closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Unchained's guard.#ES2#
Unchained uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Lazarus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Unchained misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St Lazarus.
St Lazarus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Unchained moves away.
Unchained lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from St Lazarus lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Unchained has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Unchained and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Unchained misses with a straight right.
Unchained checks a low kick from St Lazarus.#T4#
St Lazarus lands with a hook. Unchained tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
St Lazarus looks to score with a jab to the body but Unchained is just out of range.
St Lazarus wants to slow Unchained down by chopping away at his legs.
Unchained pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
St Lazarus throws a body punch but Unchained moves out of range.
Unchained works St Lazarus's body with a nice hook.
St Lazarus ducks under a wild hook from Unchained.
St Lazarus looks to land a left hand but Unchained moved out of range nicely.
St Lazarus takes a swing at Unchained's ribcage but misses.
Unchained now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
St Lazarus ducks under a wild hook from Unchained.
St Lazarus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
St Lazarus thumps Unchained with a low kick.
St Lazarus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Unchained works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Unchained there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Olympia Unchained.
I think Unchained 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olympia Unchained!
Olympia Unchained is the new lightweight champion!
After the fight, Olympia Unchained 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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Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Chiarmanda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before St Lazarus can pounce on him.
St Lazarus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A low kick from St Lazarus misses
and Chiarmanda counters with an outside leg kick.
St Lazarus thumps Chiarmanda with a low kick.
St Lazarus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chiarmanda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
St Lazarus throws a body shot but no joy.
St Lazarus lands a leg kick that knocks Chiarmanda off balance momentarily.
St Lazarus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chiarmanda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
St Lazarus loads up on a big right hand but Chiarmanda slips the punch.
St Lazarus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chiarmanda checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chiarmanda misses the jab.
St Lazarus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chiarmanda. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Lazarus throws a nice inside leg kick.
St Lazarus throws a leg kick but Chiarmanda sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chiarmanda lands a slapping body shot.
Chiarmanda slaps away a takedown attempt from St Lazarus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chiarmanda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Kirk St Lazarus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
St Lazarus throws a jab when Chiarmanda was well out of range.
It looked like Chiarmanda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
St Lazarus walks into a jab.
St Lazarus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chiarmanda.
St Lazarus with the counter takedown but Chiarmanda avoids it easily.
Chiarmanda throws a hook but St Lazarus blocks it.
Chiarmanda takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ossilus Chiarmanda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A right-left combo lands from Chiarmanda.
St Lazarus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chiarmanda lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and St Lazarus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from St Lazarus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
St Lazarus throws a shot from downtown. Chiarmanda moves away and avoids it.
St Lazarus's coach down at Flower Power Pillow Fighters Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on St Lazarus's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for St Lazarus.
St Lazarus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
St Lazarus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chiarmanda circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Lazarus connects with a body shot.#T2#
Chiarmanda scores with a sloppy right hand. St Lazarus should have avoided that one.
Chiarmanda scores with a crisp jab that stopped St Lazarus in his tracks.
St Lazarus connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Chiarmanda as St Lazarus shoots in.
St Lazarus slips under a jab.
Chiarmanda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chiarmanda throws a head kick that misses.
St Lazarus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
St Lazarus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chiarmanda counters with a nice uppercut.
St Lazarus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chiarmanda finds it's way round the side to connect with St Lazarus's head.
Chiarmanda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
St Lazarus blocks a low kick nicely.
St Lazarus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chiarmanda.
St Lazarus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chiarmanda is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
St Lazarus misses with a takedown attempt - Chiarmanda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ossilus Chiarmanda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk St Lazarus.
Chiarmanda needs to keep his hands up - St Lazarus had a free shot at his head there.
A slow jab from Chiarmanda misses its intended target.
St Lazarus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
St Lazarus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chiarmanda lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
St Lazarus throws a body punch but Chiarmanda moves out of range.
Chiarmanda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
St Lazarus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chiarmanda throws out the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chiarmanda checks a leg kick.
St Lazarus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
St Lazarus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chiarmanda thinks about countering with a head kick.#T4#
Chiarmanda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chiarmanda throws a low kick but it's checked well by St Lazarus.
Chiarmanda on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by St Lazarus. St Lazarus obviously looking to wear him down.
St Lazarus's corner calls for a 1-2. St Lazarus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chiarmanda darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Chiarmanda.
St Lazarus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chiarmanda manages to avoid it.
St Lazarus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chiarmanda manages to avoid it.
St Lazarus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
St Lazarus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chiarmanda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
St Lazarus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from St Lazarus misses.
Chiarmanda is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
St Lazarus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chiarmanda throws out the jab.
St Lazarus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chiarmanda looks to score with a jab to the body but St Lazarus is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ossilus Chiarmanda will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
St Lazarus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chiarmanda throws a sloppy head kick and St Lazarus moves out of range easily.
St Lazarus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chiarmanda defends it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chiarmanda. St Lazarus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chiarmanda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chiarmanda changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
St Lazarus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chiarmanda stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chiarmanda takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
St Lazarus swings for the body but Chiarmanda moves out of range.
St Lazarus just misses with a punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from St Lazarus, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Chiarmanda as he checks the leg kick.
St Lazarus moves out of range as Chiarmanda strikes.
St Lazarus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chiarmanda.
St Lazarus throws a jab but it's blocked by Chiarmanda.
An attempted straight right counter from Chiarmanda misses the target.#T1#
St Lazarus lands with an overhand left.
St Lazarus slips a jab from Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
St Lazarus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chiarmanda.
St Lazarus connects with a solid leg kick.
St Lazarus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chiarmanda misses with a body shot.
St Lazarus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chiarmanda was well out of range. Poor timing from St Lazarus.
St Lazarus throws a nice inside leg kick.
St Lazarus is looking to score with low kicks.
Chiarmanda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Chiarmanda clinches up with St Lazarus and pushes him back against the cage.
Chiarmanda blocks a body shot from St Lazarus.
St Lazarus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chiarmanda looking to slow down the pace here.
St Lazarus blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
A shot in the inside from Chiarmanda.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chiarmanda throws a punch but it's blocked by St Lazarus.
St Lazarus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
St Lazarus blocks an uppercut.
Chiarmanda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by St Lazarus.
St Lazarus scores with a shoulder strike.
Chiarmanda lands a hook to the side of the head.
St Lazarus tries to throw a body punch but Chiarmanda avoids it by throwing St Lazarus back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by St Lazarus.
Chiarmanda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
St Lazarus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chiarmanda misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by St Lazarus.
Chiarmanda blocking some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chiarmanda.
St Lazarus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Chiarmanda pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Chiarmanda missing with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Chiarmanda.
A hook to the body from St Lazarus.
Ossilus Chiarmanda has scored more points in the clinch so far.
St Lazarus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from St Lazarus.
St Lazarus prevents a body shot from Chiarmanda.
A body shot lands from Chiarmanda.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
St Lazarus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chiarmanda misses with a punch on the inside.
St Lazarus lands with a right to the head.
Chiarmanda throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chiarmanda stalling in the clinch.
Chiarmanda pushes St Lazarus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chiarmanda misses with a punch to the body.
Chiarmanda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chiarmanda misses with some punches.
#T4#
Chiarmanda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
St Lazarus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
St Lazarus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chiarmanda's hands.
Chiarmanda throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Lazarus thuds a left hand into Chiarmanda's body.
Nice body punch from St Lazarus.
Chiarmanda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from St Lazarus.
Chiarmanda looks to land a left hand but St Lazarus moved out of range nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by St Lazarus.
St Lazarus jabs at Chiarmanda's body.
St Lazarus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
St Lazarus misses the body punch
and Chiarmanda counters with a stiff right hand.
St Lazarus throws a hook but Chiarmanda blocks it.
St Lazarus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kirk St Lazarus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Chiarmanda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Chiarmanda thumps St Lazarus with a low kick.
St Lazarus throws a body shot but no joy.
St Lazarus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
St Lazarus throws a body shot but no joy.
Kirk St Lazarus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chiarmanda takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
St Lazarus throws a lazy right hand but Chiarmanda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
St Lazarus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chiarmanda's sensitive parts.
Chiarmanda doesn't manage to clinch there - St Lazarus circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chiarmanda. St Lazarus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crunch! St Lazarus slams his shin into Chiarmanda's torso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiarmanda checks a leg kick.
Chiarmanda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. St Lazarus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
St Lazarus was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Chiarmanda walks into a stiff left hand from St Lazarus.
St Lazarus lands a jab.#T1#
Chiarmanda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
St Lazarus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chiarmanda counters with a straight right hand.
St Lazarus digs a good hook to Chiarmanda's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from St Lazarus. Chiarmanda does a little dance to reset his feet.
St Lazarus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
St Lazarus throws a lazy head kick
and Chiarmanda counters with a straight right hand.
St Lazarus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chiarmanda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
St Lazarus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
St Lazarus tries a low kick but Chiarmanda avoids it.
Chiarmanda throwing a counter right hand but St Lazarus manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by St Lazarus.
St Lazarus moves away from the strike by Chiarmanda. #T2#
St Lazarus motions for Chiarmanda to come forward. St Lazarus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
St Lazarus throws a front kick aimed at Chiarmanda's knee but Chiarmanda avoids it well.
Chiarmanda was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chiarmanda does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chiarmanda tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheers as Chiarmanda lands an impressive looking overhand right. St Lazarus doesn't seem phased though.
St Lazarus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
St Lazarus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
St Lazarus misses the body punch
and Chiarmanda counters with a three punch combo that has St Lazarus backing up. St Lazarus nods at Chiarmanda to acknowledge the strikes.
St Lazarus looks to score with a jab to the body but Chiarmanda is just out of range.
St Lazarus lands a nice shot that snaps Chiarmanda's head back.
Good exchange - St Lazarus coming out on top.
St Lazarus just misses with a punch to the body.
And Chiarmanda counters with a quick kick to the body but St Lazarus blocks it.
Chiarmanda misses with a head kick.
Chiarmanda backing away here, and St Lazarus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
St Lazarus misses with a leg kick
and Chiarmanda counters with a head kick. That will keep St Lazarus thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T3#
St Lazarus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chiarmanda connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheers as Chiarmanda lands an impressive looking overhand right. St Lazarus doesn't seem phased though.
Chiarmanda tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Chiarmanda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chiarmanda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chiarmanda throws a jab but it's blocked by St Lazarus.
St Lazarus tries to land a leg kick but Chiarmanda saw it coming and moves away.
An inside leg kick from St Lazarus misses.
St Lazarus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chiarmanda manages to avoid it.
Chiarmanda is looking to counter punch.
St Lazarus misses with a low kick.
Chiarmanda swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chiarmanda lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Chiarmanda moves out of range of the body kick from St Lazarus.
Chiarmanda throws a jab but it's blocked by St Lazarus.
Chiarmanda connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chiarmanda throws a wild body kick that St Lazarus sees coming a mile off.
St Lazarus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chiarmanda rather than just go for the knockout.
Chiarmanda throws a jab when St Lazarus was well out of range.
St Lazarus connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Lazarus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
St Lazarus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chiarmanda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
St Lazarus misses the shot to the body.
Chiarmanda swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chiarmanda loads up on a big right hand but St Lazarus slips the punch.
Chiarmanda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from St Lazarus.
Chiarmanda keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chiarmanda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St Lazarus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Kirk St Lazarus just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Chiarmanda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
St Lazarus moves out of range of the strikes.
Chiarmanda sets himself, and St Lazarus steps forward looking for the clinch! Chiarmanda avoids it this time.
St Lazarus throws a quick inside leg kick.
St Lazarus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
St Lazarus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda misses the jab.
Chiarmanda misses with a two punch combination.
Chiarmanda lands a head kick!
St Lazarus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chiarmanda.
St Lazarus only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiarmanda punishes St Lazarus's body with a nice straight punch.
St Lazarus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chiarmanda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
St Lazarus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
St Lazarus throws a right hand that misses
and Chiarmanda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chiarmanda throws a body punch but St Lazarus moves out of range. #T1#
St Lazarus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chiarmanda cracks St Lazarus with an open hand slap.
Chiarmanda throws a body punch but St Lazarus moves out of range.
Chiarmanda throws a right hand that misses
and St Lazarus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chiarmanda takes a body punch but keeps moving.
St Lazarus connects with a leg kick. Chiarmanda looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
St Lazarus lands a nice looking body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from St Lazarus.
St Lazarus tried to score with a low kick but Chiarmanda checks it.
Jab from St Lazarus.
St Lazarus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
St Lazarus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chiarmanda manages to avoid it.
St Lazarus connects with a leg kick. Chiarmanda looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T2#
St Lazarus throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chiarmanda.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chiarmanda lands a nice looking body shot.
Chiarmanda scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. St Lazarus doesn't seem bothered though.
St Lazarus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
St Lazarus connects with a looping right hand.
St Lazarus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A leg kick checked by Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
St Lazarus takes a swing at Chiarmanda's ribcage but misses.
Chiarmanda misses with a hook. St Lazarus ducked under it nicely.
Chiarmanda walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. St Lazarus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
St Lazarus lands a nice hook to Chiarmanda's body. Chiarmanda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chiarmanda looks to land a right hand but St Lazarus moved out of range.#T3#
Chiarmanda throws a looping overhand right but St Lazarus ducks down to avoid it.
St Lazarus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Chiarmanda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chiarmanda moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
St Lazarus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chiarmanda takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
St Lazarus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
St Lazarus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chiarmanda.
And St Lazarus tries to counter it with a takedown but Chiarmanda pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chiarmanda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from St Lazarus.
Chiarmanda misses with an uppercut. St Lazarus saw that one coming.
St Lazarus throws a head kick but Chiarmanda moves out of range.
St Lazarus lands a nice hook to Chiarmanda's body. Chiarmanda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chiarmanda throws a hook to the side of St Lazarus's head but St Lazarus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Chiarmanda takes a shot to the body in his stride.
St Lazarus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
St Lazarus misses with a body shot
and Chiarmanda counters with a right hand to the body.
Chiarmanda moves forwards but St Lazarus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Lazarus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chiarmanda defending well as St Lazarus loads up on a big left hand.
St Lazarus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chiarmanda was well out of range. Poor timing from St Lazarus.
Chiarmanda tries to clinch up.
Chiarmanda checks a low kick from St Lazarus.
St Lazarus throws a sloppy body shot
and Chiarmanda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
St Lazarus takes a swing at Chiarmanda's ribcage but misses.
Chiarmanda lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
St Lazarus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
St Lazarus misses with a hook. Chiarmanda ducked under it nicely.
Chiarmanda tried to counter with a leg kick but St Lazarus avoided it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk St Lazarus dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
St Lazarus connects with a body shot that sends Chiarmanda's belly button to the back.
A bone on bone clash there as Chiarmanda blocks the leg kick.
Chiarmanda slaps away a takedown attempt from St Lazarus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
St Lazarus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chiarmanda scores with a body shot.
Chiarmanda misses with a shot to the body
and St Lazarus counters with a leg kick.
St Lazarus avoids the body shot from Chiarmanda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiarmanda blocks a head kick by St Lazarus.
Chiarmanda thinks about countering with a head kick.
Chiarmanda checks a low kick from St Lazarus.
St Lazarus misses with a wild body shot.
St Lazarus tries a low kick but Chiarmanda avoids it.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda throws a hook to the side of St Lazarus's head but St Lazarus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chiarmanda tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and St Lazarus counters with a right hand to the body.
Chiarmanda swings for the body but St Lazarus moves out of range.
St Lazarus misses with a straight right.
Chiarmanda throws a head kick but St Lazarus moves out of range.
Chiarmanda loads up on a big right hand but St Lazarus slips the punch.
Chiarmanda misses with an attempted mid kick.
St Lazarus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chiarmanda stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
St Lazarus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
St Lazarus lands a slapping body shot.
Ossilus Chiarmanda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
St Lazarus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chiarmanda thows a body kick. St Lazarus tries to catch it but that hurt him.
St Lazarus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chiarmanda swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kirk St Lazarus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chiarmanda takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Lazarus catches Chiarmanda with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
St Lazarus tries a low kick but Chiarmanda avoids it.
St Lazarus connects with the punch.
Chiarmanda throws the left hand but St Lazarus avoids the punch easily.
Chiarmanda looks to land a combination but St Lazarus avoids it well.
St Lazarus slips under a jab.
Chiarmanda looks to score with a jab to the body but St Lazarus is just out of range.
A left and a right from St Lazarus both land. Nice combination. #T3#
The fighters circling - Chiarmanda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
St Lazarus jabs Chiarmanda to the body, keeping him at a distance.
St Lazarus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chiarmanda misses with a straight right.
St Lazarus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
St Lazarus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chiarmanda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but St Lazarus circles away quickly and effectively.
St Lazarus lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chiarmanda misses the jab.
St Lazarus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
St Lazarus scores with a jab to the body.
St Lazarus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chiarmanda is able to avoid easily.
St Lazarus goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T4#
St Lazarus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Lazarus misses with a body shot.
Chiarmanda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St Lazarus.
St Lazarus just misses with a punch to the body.
St Lazarus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chiarmanda's hands.
St Lazarus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chiarmanda throws a hook to the side of St Lazarus's head but St Lazarus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chiarmanda moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
St Lazarus misses with a lunging right hand
and Chiarmanda counters with a left to the body.
St Lazarus is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
St Lazarus digs a good hook to Chiarmanda's body.
St Lazarus misses with a low kick.
St Lazarus misses the jab.
St Lazarus slips a jab and a cross from Chiarmanda.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kirk St Lazarus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think St Lazarus 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kirk St Lazarus!
Kirk St Lazarus is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Kirk St Lazarus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Ascension - 2
Date: Aug 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Xiii lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Xiii takes a shot right to the bread basket.
St Lazarus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Xiii takes a swing at St Lazarus's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Xiii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Xiii working aggressively here.
St Lazarus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Xiii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xiii swings wildly with an uppercut but St Lazarus uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
St Lazarus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
St Lazarus throws a head kick that misses.
St Lazarus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Xiii has been working on his boxing with his coaches at mickeyharts the greatest in the buildup to the fight.
Xiii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by St Lazarus.
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!
St Lazarus connects with a leg kick. Xiii looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
St Lazarus throws a solid leg kick but Xiii takes the impact on his shin and smiles at St Lazarus.
St Lazarus throws a series of punches but Xiii moves out of range.
Xiii is looking to counter punch.
A low kick from St Lazarus is predictable there
enabling Xiii to counter with a crisp jab. #T1##CL#
Xiii has taken the fight to the clinch.
St Lazarus being controlled against the cage.
St Lazarus gets through Xiii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Xiii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of St Lazaruss head.
Xiii misses with a hook to the ribs.
St Lazarus misses with a body punch.
Xiii lands a hook that snaps the head of St Lazarus backwards.
Xiii misses with some punches.
St Lazarus has a couple of punches blocked by Xiii.
St Lazarus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
St Lazarus misses with a hook from the clinch.
St Lazarus tries a body shot but Xiii blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Xiii throws a punch but it's blocked by St Lazarus. #T2##BC2#
St Lazarus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
St Lazarus scores with a shot to the body.
Xiii will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Xiii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract St Lazarus.
Xiii lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiii throws a body punch but St Lazarus moves out of range.
Xiii wants to clinch up but St Lazarus keeps it at a distance.
St Lazarus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Xiiis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
St Lazarus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
Xiii closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
St Lazarus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Xiii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Xiii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Xiii wants to control from the top but St Lazarus keeps moving.
St Lazarus seems keen to control Xiii's posture.
Xiii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. St Lazarus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xiii connects with a couple of short punches.
Xiii won't allow St Lazarus to sweep him here.
Xiii is looking to work some ground and pound but St Lazarus has wrist control.
St Lazarus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xiii is one step ahead there. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
St Lazarus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Xiii is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
St Lazarus wants to sweep here but Xiii controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Xiii stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! St Lazarus throws up his legs and catches Xiii in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Xiii tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by St Lazarus! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kirk St Lazarus!
Kirk St Lazarus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Syn 453 - Great American Bash
Date: Jun 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Coker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from St Lazarus lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Coker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Coker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
St Lazarus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
St Lazarus looks to land a right hand but Coker moved out of range.
Coker feinted with a counter takedown.
St Lazarus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
St Lazarus throws a head kick that misses.
St Lazarus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Coker. No joy for St Lazarus on that attempt.
St Lazarus walks into a jab.
Coker throws out a loose jab but St Lazarus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirk St Lazarus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Lazarus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Coker's sensitive parts.
Coker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from St Lazarus.
Coker scores with a leg kick.
St Lazarus connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coker tries to score with a low kick but St Lazarus moves his leg out of the way.
St Lazarus looks to score with a jab to the body but Coker is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Coker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T1#
Coker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as St Lazarus backs up against the cage.
Coker throws out a powerful jab.
St Lazarus takes a swing at Coker's ribcage but misses.
Coker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from St Lazarus.
Coker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Coker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Coker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
St Lazarus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Coker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coker throws a series of punches but St Lazarus avoids them all with ease.
Coker throws a body punch but St Lazarus moves out of range.
St Lazarus misses with a body shot.
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!
Coker misses with a low kick.
A big left from Coker misses.
St Lazarus lands a leg kick that knocks Coker off balance momentarily.
Coker walks into a jab.
Coker throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Coker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Coker throws a big shot that misses.
St Lazarus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Coker looks for the body kick but St Lazarus saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Coker.
St Lazarus throws a nice inside leg kick.
St Lazarus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Coker throws a body kick that misses
and St Lazarus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Coker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Coker motions for St Lazarus to come forward. Coker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
St Lazarus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
St Lazarus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
St Lazarus blocks a jab.
St Lazarus misses with a hook. Coker ducked under it nicely.
Coker digs a good hook to St Lazarus's body.
Coker blocks a head kick by St Lazarus.
St Lazarus defending well as Coker loads up on a big left hand.
Coker throws a looping overhand right but St Lazarus ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
St Lazarus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Coker is out of range.
St Lazarus cracks Coker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Coker shoots in for a double leg but St Lazarus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
St Lazarus only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Coker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
St Lazarus throws a low kick but Coker avoids it.
Coker throws a quick head kick that skims the top of St Lazarus's head.
Coker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
St Lazarus moves out of range of the body kick from Coker.
St Lazarus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Coker throws a low kick but St Lazarus avoids it.
St Lazarus throws a series of punches but Coker moves out of range.
St Lazarus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coker was well out of range. Poor timing from St Lazarus.
Both fighters circling a little - Coker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Coker misses with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of St Lazarus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Coker misses with a straight left.
Coker checks a leg kick.
Coker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from St Lazarus.#T4#
Coker avoids the head kick by St Lazarus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St Lazarus was well out of range. Poor timing from Coker.
Coker slips under a jab.
Coker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Coker.
Coker connects with a solid leg kick.
Coker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coker is looking to counter punch.
Coker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Coker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
St Lazarus looks to land a left hand but Coker moved out of range nicely.
Coker tries to clinch but St Lazarus moves out of range.
St Lazarus flicks out a counter leg kick but Coker steps away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Lazarus throws a body punch but Coker moves out of range.
St Lazarus just misses with a punch to the body.
Coker tried to counter with a leg kick but St Lazarus avoided it.
St Lazarus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coker.
St Lazarus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Coker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And St Lazarus tries to counter it with a takedown but Coker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
St Lazarus scores with a decent looking hook.
St Lazarus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Coker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Coker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to St Lazarus's calf.
No joy there for St Lazarus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Coker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Coker wants it to stay on the feet.
St Lazarus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from St Lazarus. Coker does a little dance to reset his feet.
St Lazarus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Coker scores with a punch to the head.
Coker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Coker throws a shot from downtown. St Lazarus moves away and avoids it.
St Lazarus only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Coker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akeen Coker is winning the standup battle so far.
Coker checks a low kick from St Lazarus.
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!
Coker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
St Lazarus throws a big shot that misses.
Coker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
St Lazarus throws a head kick that misses.
Coker lands with a nice combination. St Lazarus backs away looking to recover.
St Lazarus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cokers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
St Lazarus walks into a stiff left hand from Coker.
Coker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but St Lazarus might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Coker has got the better of the exchanges.
Coker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Coker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That kick from St Lazarus tenderised Coker's leg. Coker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice uppercut there from Coker.
Coker moves away from the strike by St Lazarus.
St Lazarus throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Lazarus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Coker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD#
Coker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Coker showed some decent athleticism there.
Nice strikes from Coker there.
Coker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that St Lazarus can do to turn this around?#T2#
St Lazarus tries to get to full guard but Coker has control of the leg.
Coker working the head and body with strikes.
Coker controlling the action here.
St Lazarus is not content to let Coker control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coker is nestled in close to St Lazarus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
St Lazarus trying to control here.
#T3#
St Lazarus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coker.
The fighters are battling for position here. St Lazarus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
St Lazarus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Coker trying to control but St Lazarus is working from the bottom.
Coker tries to free his leg and advance position but St Lazarus is retaining full guard.
St Lazarus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Coker controls the pace.#SUB2#
Coker got a little sloppy there for a moment and St Lazarus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Coker has managed to get both his arms back between St Lazarus's legs - danger averted.
Coker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
St Lazarus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
St Lazarus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Coker lands with a thumping leg kick.
St Lazarus misses the shot to the body.
Coker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Coker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but St Lazarus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
St Lazarus slips under a jab from Coker.
A big right from St Lazarus misses.
St Lazarus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Coker on the side of the head.
Coker scoring well with a low kick there.
St Lazarus wants to land a leg kick but Coker is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker dominated that second round.
That's time! Coker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
St Lazarus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
St Lazarus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coker was well out of range. Poor timing from St Lazarus.
Good work by Coker as he checks the leg kick.
St Lazarus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A left and a right from Coker both land. Nice combination.
St Lazarus digs a good body shot into Coker's ribs.
St Lazarus blocks a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for St Lazarus.
Coker is looking to score with low kicks.
St Lazarus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
St Lazarus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coker misses with a wild body shot.
Coker connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coker tries to work over St Lazarus's front leg with a kick but St Lazarus checks it.
St Lazarus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Coker momentarily.
Coker slips under a jab from St Lazarus.#T1#
St Lazarus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Coker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and St Lazarus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from St Lazarus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
St Lazarus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
St Lazarus tries a low kick but Coker avoids it.
Coker throws a body shot but no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Coker.
An inside leg kick from Coker misses.
St Lazarus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Coker.
Coker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
St Lazarus checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from St Lazarus misses its intended target.
St Lazarus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Coker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Coker feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Coker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from St Lazarus.
Coker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kirk St Lazarus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coker moves out of range of the body kick.
Coker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Coker takes a swing at St Lazarus's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Lazarus tries a head kick but it misses.
Coker throws a body shot but no joy.
Coker misses with a straight right.
St Lazarus throws a nice outside leg kick.
St Lazarus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Coker checks a leg kick.
Coker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
St Lazarus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
It looks like Coker has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
St Lazarus just misses with a punch to the body.
St Lazarus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A chopping leg kick lands by Coker.
Coker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
St Lazarus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Coker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
An inside leg kick lands from St Lazarus.
Coker doesn't manage to clinch there - St Lazarus circles away.
St Lazarus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
St Lazarus throws a head kick that misses.
Coker tries to work over St Lazarus's front leg with a kick but St Lazarus checks it.
Coker lands with a slapping head kick.
St Lazarus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
St Lazarus misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Coker counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for St Lazarus!
Akeen Coker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Lazarus seems a little lost for a moment, as Coker dominates the positioning.
St Lazarus is looking for a sweep.
St Lazarus can't do much from the bottom here.
St Lazarus manages to work his way to half guard, despite Coker's best efforts.
Akeen Coker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
St Lazarus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
St Lazarus looking for a guillotine here but Coker defends easily.
St Lazarus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
St Lazarus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Coker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akeen Coker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Coker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akeen Coker!
Akeen Coker thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Syn 447 - Murphy vs. Saibot
Date: Jun 06, 2016 |
#R1#
St Lazarus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Janus tries to close the distance and clinch but St Lazarus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Janus tries to land a front kick but St Lazarus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Janus has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as St Lazarus is landing a low percentage of strikes.
St Lazarus jabs Janus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
St Lazarus swats away the attempt to clinch by Janus.
Janus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Janus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but St Lazarus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Janus is looking to clinch.
St Lazarus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Janus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before St Lazarus can pounce on him.
Janus moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janus tries to clinch but St Lazarus moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Janus staying out of range there.#CL2#
Janus moves into the clinch.
Janus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from St Lazarus.
Good body shot from St Lazarus.
St Lazarus swings wildly with an uppercut but Janus uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Janus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Janus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but St Lazarus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Janus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but St Lazarus blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from St Lazarus on the inside.
St Lazarus scores with a nice hook to the head.
St Lazarus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Janus misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
St Lazarus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Janus misses with a body kick.
Janus takes one on the button.#CL2#
Janus moves into the clinch.
Janus landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Janus connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Kirk St Lazarus has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Janus landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
St Lazarus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Janus scores with a knee to the head.
Janus blocking some punches.
#T2#
St Lazarus tries a body shot but Janus blocks it.
Janus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Janus takes a shot to the head.
Janus is looking to control St Lazarus's arms but St Lazarus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Janus has his back to the cage.
Janus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through St Lazarus's defenses.
Janus lands an elbow inside that St Lazarus shrugs off.
St Lazarus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
St Lazarus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Janus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. St Lazarus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
St Lazarus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
St Lazarus looks to score with a jab to the body but Janus is just out of range.#CL2#
Janus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Janus scores with a knee to the head.
#BC#
St Lazarus breaks from the clinch.
St Lazarus misses with a leg kick
and Janus counters with a head kick.
Janus tries a head kick but it misses.
Janus moves in looking to clinch but St Lazarus pushes him off.#T3#
St Lazarus connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Janus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from St Lazarus.
Janus scores with a knee to the head.
Janus is struggling to control the position.
Janus landing knees to the head.
Janus looking to throw knees to the head but St Lazarus is blocking nicely.
A nice left hand lands by St Lazarus.
Still in the clinch, St Lazarus scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St Lazarus.
St Lazarus misses with a punch to the body.
Janus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. St Lazarus is defending well for now.
Janus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. St Lazarus is defending well for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Lazarus has a couple of punches blocked by Janus.
Janus connects with a knee to the head.
#T4#
St Lazarus tries a body shot but Janus blocks it.
St Lazarus takes an elbow to the temple.
St Lazarus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Janus unloads a knee to the mid-section. St Lazarus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A right hand to the body from St Lazarus.
St Lazarus can't find room to land a body shot as Janus controls the action.
Janus with a knee to the head.
#BC#
St Lazarus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
St Lazarus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by St Lazarus.
Janus tries to close the distance and clinch up but St Lazarus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
St Lazarus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Janus closes the distance and pushes St Lazarus back into the cage.
St Lazarus is trying to break the clinch but Janus is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Lazarus lands with a right to the head.
Janus misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St Lazarus.
Janus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but St Lazarus blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hugh Janus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kirk St Lazarus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Janus is looking to clinch but St Lazarus is avoiding it.
St Lazarus feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Janus rushes St Lazarus and presses him up against the cage.
St Lazarus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
St Lazarus tries to work over Janus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Janus landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
St Lazarus is leaning against Janus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
St Lazarus manages to break the clinch.
St Lazarus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Janus avoids the body shot from St Lazarus.
Janus doesn't manage to clinch there - St Lazarus circles away.
St Lazarus swats away the attempt to clinch by Janus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janus tries to clinch but St Lazarus is having none of it.
Janus tries to close the distance and clinch but St Lazarus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice cross by St Lazarus.
Some bone on bone action there as Janus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
St Lazarus just misses with a punch to the body.
Janus steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from St Lazarus.
Janus checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T1#
St Lazarus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
St Lazarus scores with a nice body kick.
St Lazarus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by St Lazarus.
St Lazarus is looking to wear down Janus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A slapping body kick lands there for St Lazarus.
Janus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before St Lazarus can pounce on him.
A chopping leg kick lands by St Lazarus.
St Lazarus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Janus looks to clinch
and St Lazarus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Janus tries to clinch but St Lazarus moves out of range. #CL2#
Janus clinches with his opponent.
St Lazarus tries a body shot but Janus blocks it.
Janus misses with a knee to the head.
St Lazarus misses with a hook to the ribs.
St Lazarus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hugh Janus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Janus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Janus misses with a knee strike.
#T2#
St Lazarus tries to work over Janus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St Lazarus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Janus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
St Lazarus tries to throw a body punch but Janus avoids it by throwing St Lazarus back against the cage.
St Lazarus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Janus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Janus misses with an elbow strike.
St Lazarus blocks an elbow strike.
St Lazarus working aggressively here.
St Lazarus has a couple of punches blocked by Janus.
Janus using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Janus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but St Lazarus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
St Lazarus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from St Lazarus.
St Lazarus throws a punch but it's blocked by Janus.
St Lazarus tries to throw a body punch but Janus avoids it by throwing St Lazarus back against the cage. #T3##BC#
St Lazarus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Janus avoids the body shot from St Lazarus.
St Lazarus just misses with a punch to the body.
Janus tries to clinch but St Lazarus moves out of range.
St Lazarus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
St Lazarus lands the left hand.#CL2#
Janus moves into range and clinches up with St Lazarus.
Knees to the body from Janus.
Janus connects with a knee to the head.
Janus misses with a knee to the head.
St Lazarus dodges an elbow strike from Janus.
Janus lands an elbow inside.
St Lazarus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Janus stalling against the cage.
Janus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
St Lazarus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
A short body shot lands from St Lazarus as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Janus blocks a body shot from St Lazarus.
Janus with a knee to the head.
Janus tries to land knees in the clinch but St Lazarus avoids the damage to the body.
Janus lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
St Lazarus tries to work over Janus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Janus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Janus tries to land knees in the clinch but St Lazarus avoids the damage to the body.
St Lazarus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Janus backwards.
St Lazarus struggles to land a body shot inside as Janus controls his hands.
St Lazarus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Janus blocking some punches.
St Lazarus presses Janus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Janus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
St Lazarus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk St Lazarus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kirk St Lazarus's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by St Lazarus.
Janus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
St Lazarus swats away the attempt to clinch by Janus.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
St Lazarus lands a nice shot to the body.
Janus blocking some punches.
St Lazarus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Janus tries to land knees in the clinch but St Lazarus avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
St Lazarus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kirk St Lazarus is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but St Lazarus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from St Lazarus misses the target.
St Lazarus jabs Janus to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Janus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Janus lands an elbow inside that St Lazarus shrugs off.
Janus pushes off an throws an elbow but St Lazarus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Janus wants to stall.
St Lazarus presses Janus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Janus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Janus blocking some punches.
Janus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from St Lazarus.
St Lazarus blocks an elbow strike.
St Lazarus tries a body shot but Janus blocks it.
St Lazarus presses Janus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
St Lazarus avoiding damage as Janus throws knees to the body.
Janus blocks a body shot from St Lazarus.
Janus misses with a knee strike.
St Lazarus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
St Lazarus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from St Lazarus.
Janus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T2#
St Lazarus misses with the head strike.
St Lazarus lands a shoulder strike.
Janus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but St Lazarus blocks it with crossed arms.
Janus connects with a nasty looking knee right to St Lazarus's face.
St Lazarus avoiding damage as Janus throws knees to the body.
Janus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
St Lazarus tries a body shot but Janus blocks it.
#BC#
St Lazarus breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Janus tries to clinch but St Lazarus moves out of range.
Janus throws a head kick but St Lazarus moves out of range.
Janus tries to clinch up but St Lazarus circles away and keeps his distance.
Janus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Janus throws a head kick that misses.
St Lazarus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Janus is out of range and St Lazarus settles back down.
St Lazarus scores with a leg kick.
St Lazarus throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
St Lazarus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
St Lazarus lands a jab to the nose.
Janus walks into a stiff left hand from St Lazarus.
Janus scores with a nice body kick.
#CL2#
Janus moves into the clinch.
St Lazarus takes a knee right on the jaw!
Janus misses with a knee strike.
Janus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Janus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
St Lazarus misses with a body punch.
St Lazarus misses with a hook from the clinch.
St Lazarus blocks the elbow strike.
St Lazarus tries to throw a body punch but Janus avoids it by throwing St Lazarus back against the cage.
St Lazarus struggles to land a body shot inside as Janus controls his hands.
Janus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
St Lazarus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Janus backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Lazarus blocks the elbow strike.
#T4#
St Lazarus tries to throw a body punch but Janus avoids it by throwing St Lazarus back against the cage.
Janus taking a breather.
Janus putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has St Lazarus in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Janus blocks a body shot from St Lazarus.
Janus lands a knee to the body.
Janus looking to throw knees to the head but St Lazarus is blocking nicely.
Janus blocks a body shot from St Lazarus.
Janus tries to land knees in the clinch but St Lazarus avoids the damage to the body.
St Lazarus tries to throw a body punch but Janus avoids it by throwing St Lazarus back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from St Lazarus.
St Lazarus misses with a body punch.
Janus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Janus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and St Lazarus avoids it.
Janus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but St Lazarus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kirk St Lazarus.
I think St Lazarus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kirk St Lazarus!
A relieved looking Kirk St Lazarus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Syn 442 - Silva vs. Telo
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Cero misses the shot to the body.
Cero misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cero takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cero throws a front kick that sends St Lazarus stumbling back into the cage.
St Lazarus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cero makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. St Lazarus really felt that one!
St Lazarus checks a low kick from Cero.
St Lazarus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick lands from Cero.
Kirk St Lazarus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Lazarus scores with a hook to the body. Cero takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cero misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by St Lazarus. That's going to slow Cero down. #CL#
Cero gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
St Lazarus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cero tries to land a front kick but St Lazarus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
St Lazarus stuns Cero with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cero blocks a head kick by St Lazarus.
Cero throws the kick towards the body but St Lazarus avoids it.#T1#
St Lazarus misses with a wild body shot.
St Lazarus lands with a shot to the body.
Cero lands with a kick to the ribs.
St Lazarus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cero throws an off balance right hand
and St Lazarus counters with a nice body shot.
Numero Cero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cero throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cero tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
St Lazarus throws a right hand that misses
and Cero counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cero scores with a jab to the head.
St Lazarus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cero.
St Lazarus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
St Lazarus moves out of range as Cero throws a body kick.
St Lazarus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cero was well out of range. Poor timing from St Lazarus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cero checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
St Lazarus lands a right hook to the body.
#T2##CL#
Cero has closed the distance and engaged St Lazarus in a clinch.
St Lazarus can't find room to land a body shot as Cero controls the action.
Cero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of St Lazarus backwards.
Cero misses with a punch to the body.
Cero blocks a body shot from St Lazarus.
Cero has a couple of punches blocked by St Lazarus.
St Lazarus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cero throws a punch but it's blocked by St Lazarus.
St Lazarus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cero.
St Lazarus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from St Lazarus.
St Lazarus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from St Lazarus.
Cero lands with a short shot to the head.
St Lazarus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cero's elbow.
St Lazarus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Cero is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Cero.
St Lazarus lands a body shot in the clinch.
St Lazarus blocking some punches.
Cero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with St Lazarus's elbow.
Cero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
St Lazarus lands a left hand.
St Lazarus digs a right hand into Cero's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cero's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by St Lazarus.
Cero prevents a body shot from St Lazarus.
St Lazarus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
St Lazarus misses with some punches.
Cero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
St Lazarus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
St Lazarus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from St Lazarus.
St Lazarus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
St Lazarus tries to work over Cero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
St Lazarus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Lazarus staying out of range there.
St Lazarus tests Cero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
St Lazarus scores with a shot to the body.
St Lazarus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
St Lazarus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cero fakes a jab and throws a low kick but St Lazarus checks it well.
Good standup being displayed there by Cero as he connects with a hook.
St Lazarus blocks a head kick by Cero.
St Lazarus lunges at Cero with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cero's hand.
Cero bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kirk St Lazarus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cero pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
St Lazarus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St Lazarus.
Cero lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St Lazarus.
Cero takes a shot right to the bread basket.
St Lazarus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cero throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
St Lazarus misses with a right hand
and Cero counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cero checks the leg kick nicely there.
St Lazarus thumps Cero with a low kick.
Cero checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cero is looking to land body kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cero throws a jab when St Lazarus was well out of range.
St Lazarus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kirk St Lazarus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
St Lazarus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
St Lazarus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cero was well out of range. Poor timing from St Lazarus.
Cero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
St Lazarus checks a leg kick.
Cero scores with a nice right hand.
St Lazarus throws a low kick but Cero avoids it.
Cero thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cero stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from St Lazarus.
St Lazarus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St Lazarus.
Cero scores with a push kick.
Cero tries a head kick but it misses.
St Lazarus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cero scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good work by St Lazarus as he checks the leg kick.
St Lazarus looks to score with a jab to the body but Cero is just out of range.
St Lazarus pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
St Lazarus throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cero throws a hook but St Lazarus blocks it.
Cero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
St Lazarus throws a body punch but Cero moves out of range.
Cero pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
St Lazarus misses with an uppercut.
St Lazarus ducks right into an uppercut from Cero.
St Lazarus misses with a shot to the body
and Cero counters with a low kick, right behind St Lazarus 's knee.
Cero slips under a jab.
Cero seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cero misses the shot to the body.
St Lazarus throws a body shot but no joy.
St Lazarus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
St Lazarus tries a head kick but it misses.
St Lazarus just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCero.
Cero lands a front kick.#T3#
St Lazarus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cero has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
St Lazarus throws a leg kick but Cero checks it.
St Lazarus tries to work over Cero's front leg with a kick but Cero checks it.
A solid body kick from St Lazarus.
Cero takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cero scoring well with a low kick there.
St Lazarus throws a sloppy head kick and Cero moves out of range easily.
St Lazarus has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cero.
Cero checks a low kick from St Lazarus.
St Lazarus connects with a crisp jab.
St Lazarus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cero rather than just go for the knockout.
St Lazarus steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cero. That one must have hurt.
St Lazarus lands a nice looking body shot.
Cero tries to land a front kick but St Lazarus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cero throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cero moves in looking to clinch but St Lazarus pushes him off.#T4#
Cero throws a head kick that misses.
Cero misses with a body kick.
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!
Cero lands a front kick.#TD2#
St Lazarus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cero napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cero takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cero is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked St Lazarus off and has taken his back!#SU#
Cero gets to his feet! The crowd go wild in anticipation of a knockout!
Cero takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
St Lazarus tried to score with a low kick but Cero checks it.
Cero scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. St Lazarus doesn't seem bothered though.
St Lazarus keeps the fight on the outside.
St Lazarus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cero defends it well.
St Lazarus throws a leg kick but Cero moved away.
St Lazarus feints and then cracks Cero's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cero down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kirk St Lazarus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from St Lazarus. Cero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cero blocks a jab.
St Lazarus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cero is able to avoid easily.
St Lazarus throws out a leg kick but Cero moves out of range and St Lazarus only half commits.
Cero tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
St Lazarus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cero scores with a push kick.
St Lazarus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cero.
St Lazarus misses with a double jab
and Cero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cero keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cero.
Cero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from St Lazarus misses.
Cero takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
St Lazarus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cero moves away.
It looked like Cero wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
St Lazarus throws out a loose jab but Cero uses good head movement to avoid it.
St Lazarus connects with a body shot that sends Cero's belly button to the back.
Cero lets loose with a powerful body kick. St Lazarus will feel that in the morning.
St Lazarus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cero is fending him off so far but St Lazarus persists. Nope, Cero circles away and we're back to standing.
Cero tries to land a front kick but St Lazarus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
St Lazarus throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
St Lazarus just misses with a punch to the body.
St Lazarus throws a jab but it's blocked by Cero.
St Lazarus connects with a body shot that sends Cero's belly button to the back.
St Lazarus avoids the head kick by Cero.
#CL#
Cero takes the fight into the clinch.
St Lazarus lands a body punch. #T2#
St Lazarus lands an uppercut.
St Lazarus misses with a punch to the body.
Cero tries a body shot but St Lazarus blocks it.
Cero lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kirk St Lazarus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
St Lazarus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
St Lazarus blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cero lands with a light punch inside.
Cero misses with a punch on the inside.
Cero blocks a body shot from St Lazarus.
Kirk St Lazarus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
St Lazarus misses with a body punch.
St Lazarus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Numero Cero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
St Lazarus tries to throw a body punch but Cero avoids it by throwing St Lazarus back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St Lazarus.
A left hand lands to the body for St Lazarus.
Cero scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
St Lazarus breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from St Lazarus. Cero does a little dance to reset his feet.
St Lazarus misses with a straight left.
Cero throws a nice looking combination but St Lazarus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St Lazarus.
It looked like Cero was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from St Lazarus.
Cero pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cero throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by St Lazarus.
St Lazarus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from St Lazarus! But no joy.
St Lazarus scores with a sloppy right hand. Cero should have avoided that one.
Cero's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Cero is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cero looks to land a body kick but St Lazarus moved away.
Cero misses with a head kick.
Cero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cero stuffs the takedown.
Cero looks to land a right hand but St Lazarus moved out of range.
St Lazarus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cero throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
St Lazarus throws a jab but it's blocked by Cero.
Cero is looking to land body kicks.
St Lazarus feints a counter leg kick.
Cero looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cero scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
St Lazarus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - St Lazarus lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Cero wriggles free and stands up.
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!
St Lazarus connects with a leg kick. Cero looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
St Lazarus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Numero Cero.
I think St Lazarus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirk St Lazarus!
Kirk St Lazarus thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Syn 431 - Nations Collide
Date: Apr 08, 2016 |
#R1#
St Lazarus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
St Lazarus looks to score with a jab to the body but Ector is just out of range.
Ector misses with a hook. St Lazarus ducked under it nicely.
St Lazarus avoids a punch combination nicely.
St Lazarus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ector has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ector waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract St Lazarus.
St Lazarus misses with a low kick.
Ector misses with a body shot
and St Lazarus counters with a nice uppercut.
Ector fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ector wants to clinch
and St Lazarus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Lazarus throws a chopping leg kick but Ector manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
St Lazarus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ector's hands.
Ector slips under a jab from St Lazarus.
A leg kick checked by St Lazarus.
Ector fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ector lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
Ector lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL2#
Ector rushes St Lazarus and presses him up against the cage.
St Lazarus misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from St Lazarus fails to land.
Ector lands a right hand that snaps the head of St Lazarus backwards.
Ector comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ector wants to break free but St Lazarus has control.
Ector is looking to break free of the clinch but St Lazarus has double underhooks.
St Lazarus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
St Lazarus has a couple of punches blocked by Ector.
St Lazarus misses with a punch on the inside.
Ector prevents a body shot from St Lazarus.
St Lazarus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
St Lazarus pushes Ector back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
St Lazarus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Ector - just one landing.
St Lazarus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#TD#
St Lazarus shoots in and bounces Ector off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ector wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and St Lazarus manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ector wants to get back to full guard.
Ector is trying to stand back up but St Lazarus is controlling him
Ector is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Ector avoiding damage under a succession of punches from St Lazarus.
St Lazarus trying to control from half guard but Ector is working away. #ES2#
Ector manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. St Lazarus keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Ector wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
St Lazarus misses with a body punch.
St Lazarus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
St Lazarus wants to break free but Ector has control.
Good body shot from St Lazarus.
St Lazarus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ector is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ector.
St Lazarus cracks Ector with a nice body shot.#BC#
St Lazarus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
St Lazarus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ector's calf.
St Lazarus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ector attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Ector closes the distance and pushes St Lazarus back into the cage.
Ector prevents a body shot from St Lazarus.
St Lazarus tries to work over Ector's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St Lazarus lands a shot to the body.
Ector throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Lazarus tries a body shot but Ector blocks it.
#BC2#
Ector escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from St Lazarus.
Ector tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but St Lazarus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kirk St Lazarus will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ector throws an uppercut from half a mile away. St Lazarus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
St Lazarus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
St Lazarus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kay Ector is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
St Lazarus avoids the head kick by Ector.
St Lazarus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ector has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ector is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
St Lazarus lands a right hook to the body.
Ector walks into a jab.
St Lazarus slips under a jab from Ector.
St Lazarus misses with a body shot.
Ector was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Lazarus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ector throws a right hand that misses
and St Lazarus counters with a right hand to the body.
St Lazarus keeps the fight on the outside.
Ector misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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!
St Lazarus throws a lazy uppercut
and Ector counters with a stiff right hand. #T1##CL2#
Ector moves into the clinch successfully.
St Lazarus lands a body shot.
St Lazarus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
St Lazarus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
St Lazarus breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from St Lazarus. Those never looked like landing.
St Lazarus motions for Ector to come forward. St Lazarus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ector is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
St Lazarus needs to keep his hands up - Ector had a free shot at his head there.
Ector tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
St Lazarus's corner calls for a 1-2. St Lazarus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ector dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ector moves to clinch but St Lazarus breaks away #TD#
so St Lazarus counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Lazarus passes into half guard.
St Lazarus slips a nice elbow through Ector's hands, connecting with Ector's forehead.#T2#
St Lazarus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ector is trying to stand up here but St Lazarus is controlling him well.
St Lazarus winds up and cracks Ector with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ector is trying to get back to full guard.
St Lazarus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ector is looking to escape.
Ector trying to control but St Lazarus postures up.
#T3#
St Lazarus is pressing down on Ector's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ector is holding on for now.
Ector is trying to defend against the ground and pound but St Lazarus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ector is looking to improve his position.
#ES2#
Ector has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but St Lazarus is on him like a limpet, forcing Ector back against the cage.
Ector is looking to break free of the clinch but St Lazarus has double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, St Lazarus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kirk St Lazarus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
St Lazarus has a couple of punches blocked by Ector.
#T4#
Ector looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ector is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St Lazarus.
Ector tries to circle away but St Lazarus has him pinned against the cage.
St Lazarus struggles to land a body shot inside as Ector controls his hands.
St Lazarus tries a body shot but Ector blocks it.
A short left from St Lazarus.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ector.
Ector has St Lazarus pushed against the cage.
St Lazarus tries to throw a body punch but Ector avoids it by throwing St Lazarus back against the cage.
Ector throws a punch but it's blocked by St Lazarus. #BC2#
Ector breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk St Lazarus dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
St Lazarus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ector rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but St Lazarus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
St Lazarus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
St Lazarus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ector does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ector takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Ector clinches.
St Lazarus lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for St Lazarus.
Ector stalling.
#BC#
St Lazarus breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by St Lazarus or perhaps it was just good defense by Ector, which made it look bad.
St Lazarus thuds his right hand into Ector's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ector misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
St Lazarus misses with a low kick.
Ector avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
St Lazarus lands a jab to Ector's midsection.
Ector just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Ector.
St Lazarus swings for the body but Ector moves out of range.
Ector misses with a straight left.
St Lazarus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
St Lazarus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
St Lazarus throws a solid leg kick but Ector takes the impact on his shin and smiles at St Lazarus.
No luck with that takedown attempt from St Lazarus.
Despite the aggression on Ector's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ector misses the jab.
Ector misses with a body kick.
Kay Ector has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
St Lazarus lands a slapping body shot.
St Lazarus throws a body shot but no joy.
Ector lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ector works St Lazarus's body with a nice hook.
Kirk St Lazarus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Lazarus lands a head shot.
St Lazarus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ector is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
St Lazarus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
St Lazarus throws a nice inside leg kick.
St Lazarus connects with a body shot.
St Lazarus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ector tries to avoid it but St Lazarus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ector to the ground. Ector escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ector tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk St Lazarus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A solid leg kick lands there for St Lazarus.
St Lazarus throws a shot to the body.
Ector misses the jab.
St Lazarus stuns Ector with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Ector takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ector throws a body shot but no joy.
St Lazarus misses with a low kick.
St Lazarus is looking to wear down Ector with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
St Lazarus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
St Lazarus lands with a kick to the temple. Ector shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A good leg kick by St Lazarus.
St Lazarus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
St Lazarus throws a head kick but Ector moves out of range.
St Lazarus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
St Lazarus lands a nice shot to the body.
St Lazarus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ector.
St Lazarus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ector misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from St Lazarus misses the target.
Ector swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and St Lazarus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
St Lazarus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ector moves away.
Ector only half commits to the counter leg kick.
St Lazarus misses with a leg kick.
St Lazarus just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Ector jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ector misses with a jab to the body
#TD#
and St Lazarus counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Lazarus scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ector is looking for a sweep.
St Lazarus lands some shots froms side control.
St Lazarus throws a strike aimed at the side of Ector's head but Ector avoids it well.
Kirk St Lazarus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ector is trying to get back to half guard.
Ector tries to escape but St Lazarus is in control.
Ector on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kirk St Lazarus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well St Lazarus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirk St Lazarus!
After winning the bout, Kirk St Lazarus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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