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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2019 |
#R1# Lyons closes the distance and clinches up with Lester, looking for a takedown. Lyons pushes Lester against the cage but Lester circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Lester lands with a straight right. Lyons didn't see that one coming. Lyons doesn't succeed with the takedown and Lester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Lyons doesn't succeed with the takedown and Lester counters with a nice leg kick. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Lyons. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lester closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Lyons! Lester dives in looking to finish! Lyons is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moe Lester! Moe Lester bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2019 |
#R1# Bully looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Lester scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bully has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Bully throws a sloppy head kick and Lester moves out of range easily. A low kick from Lester misses and Bully counters with a stiff right hand. Lester moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bully ducks right into an uppercut from Lester. Bully misses with a low kick.
#TD2# Bully decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bully missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2# Bully is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2# Lester is defending against the submission attempts here by Bully.
#T1# Bully throws a strike but Lester avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Bully is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Bully stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lester swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2# Bully drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lester looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lester looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lester! #REVR##T2##SU# Lester stands up. A jab from Bully misses. Bully tries to land a front kick but Lester steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Lester feints and then cracks Bully's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bully down. Lester ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Bully throws a poor cross that misses
and Lester counters with a lovely straight right hand! Lester connects with a body shot that sends Bully's belly button to the back. Bully uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lester. Lester misses with a hook. Bully lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lester at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bully scores with a shot to the body.
Bully looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lester checks a leg kick. And Lester counters with a quick kick to the body but Bully blocks it.#T3# Bully takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lester moves out of range of the leg kick from Bully. Lester lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bully misses with an uppercut. Bully throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lester sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bully takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Crunch! Lester slams his shin into Bully's torso. Bully walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Bully takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Lester looks to score with a jab to the body but Bully is just out of range. Lester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bully was well out of range. Poor timing from Lester. Nice defenses there by Bully. Lester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bully moves away. Lester throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4# Bully is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bully goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bully 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 Lester has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lester and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Lester throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Bully plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Bully blocks a leg kick. Bully drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lester defends it well. Bully shoots in for a takedown but Lester shows good takedown defense. Lester fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bully just manages to avoid it. Lester lands a jab to Bully's midsection. Bully looks for a takedown but Lester sprawls well. Lester quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Bully on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lester. Lester obviously looking to wear him down.
Lester misses with a jab to the body
and Lester takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Lester thows a body kick. Bully tries to catch it but that hurt him. Bully lands with a right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Lester dominated that round. That's time! Lester's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Crunch! Lester slams his shin into Bully's torso. A nice leg kick lands there from Lester. Lester misses with a wild body shot. Lester bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Lester looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bully tries a low kick but Lester avoids it. Lester scores with a jab to the jaw. Lester throws a front kick that sends Bully stumbling back into the cage. Bully blocks the body kick.
Bully takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bully takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lester moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lester avoids the head kick by Bully.
Bully throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lester counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Lester connects with a body shot that sends Bully's belly button to the back. Bully is breathing heavily.#T1# Lester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Lester lands with a nice body kick. Nice jab there from Lester. #ROC# Bully is rocked! A jab lands there for Lester. Bully is still on wobbly legs! Can Lester finish him? Bully misses with a right hand and Lester scores with a counter punch that sends Bully to the canvas! Lester smells blood - he's punishing Bully with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Bully has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moe Lester! Moe Lester bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
PFC 88 Fitzpatrick vs Rock
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1# Lester takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL# Deadmarsh moves into the clinch successfully.
Deadmarsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Deadmarsh lands with a left to the head. Deadmarsh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Deadmarsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Deadmarsh tries a body shot but Lester blocks it.
Deadmarsh misses with a body punch.
Lester looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Deadmarsh tries to work over Lester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Deadmarsh keeps control of Lester as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Lester misses with a body punch.
Deadmarsh can't find room to land a body shot as Lester controls the action.
Deadmarsh misses with a hook from the clinch. Deadmarsh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Deadmarsh lands a shot to the body. A short right from Deadmarsh. Lester throws a head punch that misses. #TD# Deadmarsh turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Deadmarsh manages to end up in side control. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The ground and pound from Deadmarsh seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Lester avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Deadmarsh. #T1# Deadmarsh in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Lester wants to get back to his feet but Deadmarsh drags him back down. Deadmarsh misses with the ground and pound. Deadmarsh working the ground and pound but Lester is defending the strikes. Lester is working to avoid the ground and pound but Deadmarsh connects with a decent elbow. Deadmarsh has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Lester is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Deadmarsh is controlling him well. Deadmarsh creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lester sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Deadmarsh sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lester is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Deadmarsh misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Deadmarsh slows the pace down. Deadmarsh in side control lands a decent elbow. #T2# Lester is working to avoid the ground and pound but Deadmarsh connects with a decent elbow. Deadmarsh in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Deadmarsh throwing shots but missing, from side control. Deadmarsh in side control, just content to control the action for now. Deadmarsh working the ground and pound. Lester is not content to let Deadmarsh control the position. Deadmarsh throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T3# Lester defending against the ground and pound. Deadmarsh tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Lester is pushing Deadmarsh's head away, looking to escape. Deadmarsh manages to hold on to the position though. Lester trying to remain calm as Deadmarsh controls from the top position. Deadmarsh wants to control for a moment but Lester uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. Deadmarsh perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Lester avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Deadmarsh. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lester avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Deadmarsh. Lester avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Deadmarsh. Deadmarsh is looking to take a break and control but Lester is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lester avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Deadmarsh. Deadmarsh throwing shots but Lester is blocking nicely. Lester avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Deadmarsh. Deadmarsh is looking to take a break and control but Lester is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lester blocks a jab. A telegraphed right hand from Deadmarsh misses the target. Nice defenses there by Deadmarsh. Deadmarsh darts in trying to clinch and Lester counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Deadmarsh dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Deadmarsh lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Lester takes one to the side of the head.
Deadmarsh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lester circles away quickly and effectively. Deadmarsh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lester. Deadmarsh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lester. Lester connects with a body shot. Deadmarsh throws a leg kick but Lester moved away. Lester looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Deadmarsh, right into the meat.
Deadmarsh lands a nice shot that snaps Lester's head back.
Lester throws a poor cross that misses
and Deadmarsh counters with a two punch combo. Lester has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Deadmarsh. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lester misses the shot to the body. Deadmarsh thumps Lester with a low kick. Lester stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2# It looks like Adam Deadmarsh has been cut. Lester throws a lazy right hand but Deadmarsh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Deadmarsh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lester throws out the jab. #T1# Lester takes a swing at Deadmarsh's ribcage but misses. It looked like Deadmarsh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Lester has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Deadmarsh finds it's way round the side to connect with Lester's head. Lester takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Deadmarsh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Deadmarsh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lester at a distance.
Lester misses with a wild body shot. Lester avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jab, jab by Deadmarsh - just one landing. Lester lands with a cross. Moe Lester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Lester gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Deadmarsh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lester. Deadmarsh throws a front kick that sends Lester stumbling back into the cage. Deadmarsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Lester misses with a body kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lester moves out of range of the body kick.#T2# Lester misses with a lunging right hand
and Deadmarsh counters with a lovely straight right hand! Deadmarsh scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD# Deadmarsh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Deadmarsh connects with a couple of short punches. Lester keeping full guard, as Deadmarsh tries to pass. Deadmarsh won't allow Lester to get back to his feet. Deadmarsh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Deadmarsh throws a strike but Lester rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Lester must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Deadmarsh wants to sweep but no luck. #T3# Lester wants to stand and escape but instead Deadmarsh has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# Deadmarsh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Lester wants to stand but Deadmarsh is controlling the position. Deadmarsh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Lester working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Deadmarsh. Deadmarsh with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4# Deadmarsh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Deadmarsh looking to pass the guard. Deadmarsh with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Lester is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Deadmarsh with a flurry of punches that miss. Lester wants to get back to his feet but Deadmarsh is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Deadmarsh wants to control from the top but Lester keeps moving. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD# Deadmarsh gets a takedown into half guard. Lester wants to stand back up but Deadmarsh manages to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Deadmarsh dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Adam Deadmarsh's cut. 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# Lester takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Deadmarsh goes for a double leg but Lester avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lester continues to drive forward. Lester throws out a counter right but Deadmarsh avoids it with no problem.#TD# Deadmarsh changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lester looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Deadmarsh scores with punches from side control. Lester is pushing Deadmarsh's head away, looking to escape. Deadmarsh manages to hold on to the position though. Deadmarsh throwing shots but missing, from side control. Deadmarsh lands an elbow. Deadmarsh landing a few strikes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Deadmarsh looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lester is avoiding damage well.
Deadmarsh landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Deadmarsh wants to control but Lester is keeping him busy. Deadmarsh is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lester is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1# Lester is pushing Deadmarsh's head away, looking to escape. Deadmarsh manages to hold on to the position though. Deadmarsh lands a nice forearm strike. Deadmarsh lands a nice forearm strike. Deadmarsh working the head and body with strikes. Deadmarsh lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lester down.
Deadmarsh working the ground and pound from side control. Deadmarsh scoring with punches and elbows. Lester pushes Deadmarsh away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Deadmarsh gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T2# Deadmarsh scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lester to see if he's OK. Lester parries the strikes from Deadmarsh easily there. Deadmarsh is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lester to escape.
Lester regains half guard, as Deadmarsh was trying to land strikes. Lester blocking the ground and pound attempt from Deadmarsh. Lester is not content to let Deadmarsh control the position. Deadmarsh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Lester has hold of Deadmarsh's hands but Deadmarsh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Moe Lester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# Lester won't allow Deadmarsh to pass to mount. #SUB# Deadmarsh is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Lester still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Lester has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Lester wants to stand but Deadmarsh is controlling his arm. Lester tries to stand but Deadmarsh controls the position and pulls Lester into his guard. Lester throws a big right hand that misses. Deadmarsh is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Lester wants to get up but he can't break Deadmarsh's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Lester wants to stand and escape but instead Deadmarsh has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T4# Deadmarsh is looking to work some ground and pound but Lester has wrist control. Adam Deadmarsh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Deadmarsh looking to sit in guard and control but Lester gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Deadmarsh is pulling down on Lester's head to control his posture. Lester throws an elbow that misses. Deadmarsh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lester's guard. Nice move by Deadmarsh!#REVR# Deadmarsh throws a big right hand that misses. Deadmarsh trying to control the position from guard on top but Lester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Deadmarsh lands a couple of elbows.
And that's the end of the fight! Adam Deadmarsh showed his dominance in that final round. Well Deadmarsh 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Deadmarsh! A very excited looking Adam Deadmarsh 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:
PFC 80 Alzheimer vs Dad
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1# Fitzpatrick scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Fitzpatrick lands a body shot.
Fitzpatrick works Lester's body with a nice hook. Lester takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT# It looks like Moe Lester has been cut. Lester looks for the body kick but Fitzpatrick saw that one coming. It looked like Fitzpatrick was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lester. Fitzpatrick lands a head shot. Lester throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Fitzpatrick to counter with a crisp jab. Lester lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fitzpatrick lands with a hook. Lester tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Fitzpatrick is looking to clinch but Lester is avoiding it.
Lester connects with a leg kick. Fitzpatrick looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL# Fitzpatrick fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lester, pushing him back against the cage. Fitzpatrick blocks a body shot from Lester. Fitzpatrick lands a body punch. Fitzpatrick taking a breather. Fitzpatrick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lester's elbow. Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
#T1# Lester misses with some punches.
Fitzpatrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lester struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzpatrick controls his hands.
Lester lands on the inside with an uppercut. Fitzpatrick lands a nice elbow. Fitzpatrick misses with an elbow strike.
Fitzpatrick dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. A short body shot lands from Fitzpatrick as the two fighters clinch.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lester misses with a body punch.
Lester can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzpatrick. Lester misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Lester lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick looking to stall.
Fitzpatrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2# Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Fitzpatrick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Lester lands with a right to the head. Fitzpatrick has Lester pressed against the cage, preventing Lester from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A quick uppercut on the inside from Fitzpatrick. Lester misses with a short punch on the inside. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Lester. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2# Lester breaks from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lester paws at him with a jab and circles away. Fitzpatrick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Lester connects with a crisp jab. Lester lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fitzpatrick at a distance.
Fitzpatrick pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Fitzpatrick misses with a hook. Lester ducked under it nicely. Fitzpatrick on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lester. Lester obviously looking to wear him down.
Lester takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3# Fitzpatrick lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good standup being displayed there by Lester as he connects with a hook. Fitzpatrick scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lester in his tracks. Lester looks to throw the jab but Fitzpatrick is out of range. #CL# Fitzpatrick darts in and clinches Lester up against the cage. Nice body punch from Fitzpatrick - that landed with a thud.
Lester tries to throw a body punch but Fitzpatrick avoids it by throwing Lester back against the cage. Lester misses with a hook from the clinch. Lester swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it. Fitzpatrick scores with a nice hook to the head. Fitzpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lester has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Lester tries to work over Fitzpatrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Lester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4# Fitzpatrick prevents a body shot from Lester. Fitzpatrick presses Lester against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Lester throws a head punch that misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick gets through Lester's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Fitzpatrick is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from Lester - that landed with a thud.
Lester misses with a punch to the body.
Lester throws a head punch that misses. Fitzpatrick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lester. Fitzpatrick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Fitzpatrick scores with a shot to the side of Lester's head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Fitzpatrick - that landed with a thud.
Lester blocks an uppercut.
Lester lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Fitzpatrick dominated that round. The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut. 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# Nice defenses there by Lester. A chopping leg kick lands by Lester. Lester throws a sloppy head kick and Fitzpatrick moves out of range easily. Lester misses with a kick to the body and Fitzpatrick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Lester takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Lester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Fitzpatrick's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lester connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fitzpatrick scrambles back to his feet. Fitzpatrick throws a right and a left that both miss. Lester pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Lester throws a sloppy head kick and Fitzpatrick moves out of range easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice body kick there by Lester. Lester misses with a hook to the body
letting Fitzpatrick counter with a right hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fitzpatrick cracks Lester with an open hand slap. Lester connects with the punch. Lester looks to land a left hand but Fitzpatrick moved out of range nicely. Fitzpatrick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lester can do to turn this around?#T1# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Lester lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Fitzpatrick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Lester connects with a high kick. Fitzpatrick throws a combination that misses letting Lester counter with a right hand. Nice jab there from Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lesters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Fitzpatrick ducks under a wild hook from Lester. Lester scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL# Fitzpatrick moves into the clinch successfully.
Fitzpatrick gets through Lester's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2# Lester escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL# Fitzpatrick closes the distance and clinches. Fitzpatrick gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Fitzpatrick comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Fitzpatrick lands a shot to the body.#T2# A short uppercut from Fitzpatrick. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fitzpatrick just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lester's brow. Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lester working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Lester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT# That has opened up Moe Lester's cut even more. Lester tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Lester misses with the head strike.
Lester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick pushes Lester back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Lester lands with a left to the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Lester. Lester misses with a hook from the clinch. Fitzpatrick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lesters head. Lester throws a head punch that misses. Lester misses with a short punch on the inside. Lester throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3# A nice glancing elbow lands by Fitzpatrick. Lester throws a head punch that misses. Lester struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzpatrick controls his hands.
Lester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice elbow. Lester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzpatrick lands an uppercut. Fitzpatrick is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fitzpatrick working aggressively here.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Fitzpatrick misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT# The cut above Moe Lester's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Fitzpatrick creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lester's defenses. #CUT# Moe Lester's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Lester tries to throw a body punch but Fitzpatrick avoids it by throwing Lester back against the cage. Lester scores with an uppercut up the middle. Lester lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2# Lester's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fitzpatrick takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fitzpatrick has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. The fighters circling - Fitzpatrick throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Lester darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Fitzpatrick connects with a right hand. Lester shakes it off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Moe Lester's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Francis Fitzpatrick! Francis Fitzpatrick tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
PFC75 Yamaguchi vs Fitzpatrick
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1# Rock scores with a kick to the midsection. Lester throws out a loose jab but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it. Lester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away. Lester takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lester moves out of range as Rock strikes. Rock has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lester is landing a low percentage of strikes. Lester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it. Decent striking displayed by Rock there. A chopping leg kick lands by Rock. Rock throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Lester throws a leg kick which misses Rock's front leg but catches the back leg as Rock tries to avoid it. Rock takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2# Rock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Rock blocking some punches.
Lester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Rock. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lester misses with a punch to the body.
Rock misses with a body punch.
Rock scores with a shoulder strike. Lester scores with a shoulder strike. Rock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1# Rock misses with a short punch on the inside. Rock misses with a body punch.
Lester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rock can't find room to land a body shot as Lester controls the action.
Lester lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rock backwards. Rock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rock tries a body shot but Lester blocks it.
Lester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock. Lester gets through Rock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Rock cracks Lester with a nice body shot. Rock tries to work over Lester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch on the inside from Lester fails to land. Rock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC# Lester escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Lester throws a wild body kick that Rock sees coming a mile off. Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rock tries to land a front kick but Lester steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2##CL2# Rock clinches up with Lester and pushes him back against the cage. Lester swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it. A nice right hand lands inside from Lester. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rock misses with some punches.
A short right from Lester. Rock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lester pushes Rock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Lester softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Rock tries a body shot but Lester blocks it.
Rock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lester walks away with a smile on his face. Rock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Lester scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Lester looks to throw the jab but Rock is out of range. Rock takes one to the side of the head.
Lester avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rock lands a nice looking body kick. Rock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lester. Rock misses with a body kick.#T3# Lester 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.
Lester throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Rock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Lester looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Lester looks for the body kick but Rock saw that one coming. Lester throws a jab when Rock was well out of range. Rock defending well as Lester loads up on a big left hand. Rock only half commits to the counter leg kick. Will Rock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. An inside leg kick lands from Rock. Jab, jab by Rock - just one landing. Lester connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Lester throws a body kick that misses. Rock scores with a nice head shot. Rock takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Lester gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rock. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rock staying out of range there. Rock is trying to counter with his kicks. Rock scores with a hook to the body. Lester takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Lester throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4# Lester stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Rock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Rock plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Rock throws the kick towards the body but Lester avoids it. Lester was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A kick lands to the mid section there for Rock. Rock cracks the inside of Lester's front leg. Rock throws the kick towards the body but Lester avoids it. Rock throws a half hearted mid kick. Lester half committed to a counter leg kick. A head kick from Rock lands but Lester takes it in his stride. Lester blocks the body kick.
Rock looks for the body kick but Lester saw that one coming. Lester half committed to a counter leg kick. Lester tried to score with a low kick but Rock checks it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rock. Lester stuns Rock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. A big right from Lester misses. Rock replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lester blocks it well. Lester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. 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 Moe Lester will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Lester slips a straight right by Rock. Rock bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Rock misses with an uppercut. Lester saw that one coming. And Lester counters with a quick kick to the body but Rock blocks it. A looping hook to the body misses from Rock. Lester does a little dance to reset his feet. Lester jabs Rock right on the nose. Rock blinks but takes it well. Rock lands a slapping body shot.
Lester takes a swing at Rock's ribcage but misses. Rock thinks about the counter body kick.#CL2# Rock rushes Lester and presses him up against the cage. Lester cracks Rock with a nice body shot. A short uppercut from Lester. Rock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moe Lester has scored more points in the clinch so far. Lester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lester gets through Rock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Good body shot from Rock.
Rock tries to work over Lester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock. Lester prevents a body shot from Rock. Lester misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1# Stalling in the clinch from Rock.
Rock cracks Lester with a nice body shot.#TD2# Rock jumps guard and drags Lester to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Lester wanted to stand there but Rock had control of the position. #SUB2# Rock looking for a guillotine here but Lester defends easily.
Rock has a closed guard, preventing Lester from standing up. #SU# Lester gets to his feet. Rock looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2# Rock ducks under a wild hook from Lester. Rock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rock connects with a body shot that sends Lester's belly button to the back. Rock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lester takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rock lands with a cross. Rock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Lester throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rock! But no joy. Rock scores with a spinning back kick! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rock lands a jab. Lester looks to throw the jab but Rock is out of range. Will Rock seems to be getting the better of the standup. Lester moves out of range of the strikes. Lester showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rock.
Lester was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Rock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T3# Lester darts in and out, connecting with a jab. A decent looking body kick lands there for Rock. Lester digs a good hook to Rock's body.
Rock lands a jab. Lester with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rock to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2# Rock clinches with his opponent.
Rock struggles to land a body shot inside as Lester controls his hands.
Rock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lester smiles and moves away.
#CL2# Rock clinches. Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lester works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lester. Rock lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rock. Lester tries to throw a body punch but Rock avoids it by throwing Lester back against the cage. Lester lands a hook that snaps the head of Rock backwards. Rock lands with a right to the head. Lester is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. A head punch on the inside from Lester fails to land. Rock fails to pull guard.
Lester will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Rock is trying to pull guard but Lester has him pressed against the cage. Moe Lester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Rock.#BC# Lester manages to break the clinch.
Lester blocks a jab. Rock ducks under a wild hook from Lester. Lester throws out a loose jab but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it. Rock misses with an uppercut
enabling Lester to counter with a crisp jab. Nice jab there from Rock. Rock throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Lester misses with a left hand and Rock counters with a thumping low kick. Lester missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Rock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Rock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Rock feints and then cracks Lester's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lester down. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rock. Lester shrugs it off though. The fighters circling - Lester throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Rock throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Rock scores with a hook. Lester cracks a nice hook into Rock's ribs. Rock scoring well with a low kick there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rock!
Rock connects with a nice looking jab.
Lester looks for the body kick but Rock saw that one coming. Lester shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Rock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. This has been an exciting period of action! Lester looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Lester throws a hook but Rock blocks it. Rock throws a jab but it's blocked by Lester. Lester circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1# Lester walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rock. Good leg kick by Rock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lester chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rock can pounce on him.
Rock tries to clinch up. A nice leg kick lands there from Lester. Rock throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Lester scores with a leg kick.
Rock misses with a body kick. Lester swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Lester misses with a looping right. Rock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lester. Lester takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Good shot there by Rock. Rock lands with a nice body kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Lester looks to land a right hand but Rock moved out of range. Rock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lester.#T2# Rock is looking to land body kicks. Lester appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Lester cracks a nice hook into Rock's ribs. Rock works Lester's body with a nice hook. Lester dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Lester thows a left - swing and a miss! Rock connects with a leg kick. Lester looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Lester throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Rock counters with a leg kick. Rock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Lester takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Rock lands a front kick. Rock 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 Rock. A nice leg kick lands there from Rock. Rock motions for Lester to come forward. Rock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Lester swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3# Rock blocks a jab. A slow jab from Lester misses its intended target. Rock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Lester feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rock's calf. Lester throws a half hearted mid kick. Rock only half commits to the counter leg kick. Lester throws an overhand right that lands on Rock's shoulder, as Rock tries to avoid the shot. Rock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Lester throws a big shot that misses. A good leg kick by Rock. Rock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A right-left combo lands from Rock. Rock is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Lester throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Nice shot lands for Rock.#T4# Rock scores with a nice strike. A looping hook to the body misses from Lester. Rock does a little dance to reset his feet. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rock throws a low kick, looking for Lester's leg but Lester calmly moves out of range. Rock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Lester takes one to the side of the head.
Lester changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Rock is looking to chop away at Lester's legs. Rock lands with an overhand left. Lester looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Lester takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rock, right into the meat.
A bone on bone clash there as Lester blocks the leg kick.
Lester scores with a jab to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rock 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. A chopping leg kick lands by Rock. Lester misses with an uppercut. Rock saw that one coming. Rock thinks about the counter body kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Will Rock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Rock 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:30 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Rock! Will Rock 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:
PFC 68 Karimov vs Pate
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1# Karjalainen defending well as Lester loads up on a big left hand. Despite the aggression on Karjalainen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Lester misses with a body kick. A swing and a miss from Lester. Lester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karjalainen throws out the jab. Nice jab there from Lester. A big left from Lester misses. Karjalainen misses with a low kick.
Lester scores with a decent looking hook. Lester 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Karjalainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Karjalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Lester is just out of range. Lester punishes Karjalainen's body with a nice straight punch. Lester pivots, looking for a leg kick but Karjalainen is out of range and Lester settles back down. And Karjalainen tries to counter it with a takedown but Lester pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1# Lester throws an off balance right hand
and Karjalainen counters with a body kick that stops Lester in his tracks momentarily. Lester motions for Karjalainen to come forward. Lester throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Lester throws a lazy right hand but Karjalainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Karjalainen misses with a two punch combination.
Lester throws a good cross that connects.
A swing and a miss from Lester. Karjalainen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Karjalainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lester. Karjalainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Lester looks to land a body kick but Karjalainen moved away. Karjalainen slips under a jab. Karjalainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Lester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2# Lester misses with a body shot.
Lester misses with a hook. Karjalainen ducked under it nicely. Karjalainen feints a counter leg kick. Lester throws the left hand but Karjalainen avoids the punch easily. Lester misses with a wild body shot. Karjalainen throws a chopping leg kick but Lester manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Lester thuds his right hand into Karjalainen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Karjalainen takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Karjalainen tries to clinch but Lester moves out of range. Lester misses with a hook. Lester misses the shot to the body. Karjalainen moves out of range of the strikes. Karjalainen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3# Lester misses with a straight right. Lester tries to land a front kick but Karjalainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Karjalainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Lester pushes Karjalainen away with a front kick. Karjalainen misses with an uppercut
and Karjalainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Moe Lester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Lester avoids a kick to the body.
Lester catches Karjalainen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Lester throws out a powerful jab. Karjalainen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Lester was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Lester throws a hook but Karjalainen blocks it. Karjalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4# Karjalainen throws a low kick but Lester moves out of range easily. A little feinted left hand from Lester on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A shot to the body from Lester misses #TD2# and Karjalainen counters with a shoot takedown. Lester fights it but they end up in guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Karjalainen throws an elbow that misses. Lester uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Karjalainen's guard. Nice move by Lester!#REVR##SU# Karjalainen is working an open guard so Lester takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Lester lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Karjalainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Karjalainen tries a quick counter leg kick but Lester is wise to it. Karjalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lester.
Lester thows a left - swing and a miss! Lester misses with an uppercut
and Karjalainen counters with a three punch combo that has Lester backing up. Lester nods at Karjalainen to acknowledge the strikes. Lester fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Lester dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Lester throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karjalainen counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2# It looks like Moe Lester has been cut. Moe Lester is winning the standup battle so far. A slapping leg kick lands for Karjalainen.
Lester lands with a right hand. Lester gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Lester throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Karjalainen counters with a stiff right hand. Lester throws a right hand that misses
and Karjalainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Lester scores with a body shot.
Lester swings for the body but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Karjalainen slips under a jab from Lester. Karjalainen feints the counter takedown. Lester throws a jab when Karjalainen was well out of range. Karjalainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lester.#T1# Lester connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Moe Lester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Karjalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A chopping leg kick lands by Lester. Lester throws a shot from downtown. Karjalainen moves away and avoids it. Karjalainen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Lester throws a half hearted mid kick. Karjalainen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lester at a distance.
Lester misses with the body kick and Karjalainen counters with a straight right hand. Lester chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karjalainen can pounce on him.
Lester dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Lester takes a swing at Karjalainen's ribcage but misses. Karjalainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2# Lester throws the left hand but Karjalainen avoids the punch easily. Karjalainen feints the counter takedown. Lester throws a head kick that misses #TD2# and Karjalainen counters with a takedown into side control. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lester parries the strikes from Karjalainen easily there. Karjalainen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lester to escape.
Karjalainen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lester is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Karjalainen trying to control the position but Lester is working away. Sloppy strikes there by Karjalainen. Karjalainen remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Karjalainen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Karjalainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3# Karjalainen is looking to take a break and control but Lester is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. An elbow from Karjalainen crashes against the mat.
Karjalainen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Karjalainen prevents Lester from escaping the position. The strikes coming from Karjalainen are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Lester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karjalainen can do to turn this around? Karjalainen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Karjalainen working the ground and pound. Karjalainen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. The strikes coming from Karjalainen are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Karjalainen tries to score with some ground and pound. Lester controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Lester swings and misses with a shot to the body and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Lester throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Karjalainen to counter with a crisp jab. Lester is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Lester throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Lester doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Karjalainen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lester. Lester lands a really nice looking cross but Karjalainen seems unphased.
Lester gets off balance looking for a body kick and Karjalainen counters with an inside leg kick. Lester avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teemu Karjalainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Lester misses with a hook
and Karjalainen counters with a lovely straight right hand! Lester throws a lazy uppercut
and Karjalainen counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Karjalainen slips under a jab from Lester. Karjalainen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Lester to counter with a crisp jab. Lester throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Lester throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Karjalainen to counter with a crisp jab. Lester cracks Karjalainen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Karjalainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lester. Lester misses with a wild body shot. Karjalainen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Karjalainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1# Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lester. Karjalainen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lester connects with a good right hand that stumbles Karjalainen. Karjalainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Karjalainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Lester pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A nice side step and Karjalainen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Karjalainen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Karjalainen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2# Karjalainen forces Lester back against the cage and clinches. Karjalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Lester.
Still in the clinch, Lester scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2# Karjalainen has had enough of the clinch but Lester keeps him there for the moment. Lester lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karjalainen backwards. #BC2# Karjalainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action! Lester connects with a good right hand that stumbles Karjalainen. Karjalainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Lester takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Lester misses with an uppercut
and Karjalainen counters with a nice leg kick. The fighters circling - Lester throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Karjalainen swings widly with a right hand
and Lester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Karjalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Karjalainen raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD2# Karjalainen shoots in and gets a takedown into Lester's guard.#ES# Lester wriggles free and stands up. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3# Karjalainen throws a nice inside leg kick. Lester throws a lazy body kick #TD2# and Karjalainen counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Karjalainen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Lester tries to kick Karjalainen off but Karjalainen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Karjalainen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Karjalainen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Lester is looking to escape. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Karjalainen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lester with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4# Ground and pound from Karjalainen. Karjalainen missing with the ground and pound from half guard. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Karjalainen scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Karjalainen with the ground and pound but Lester uses the opportunity to regain guard. Karjalainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lester works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Teemu Karjalainen has got the better of the ground game so far. Karjalainen scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Karjalainen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Karjalainen postures up in Lester's guard and throws a big left but Lester blocks it. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Lester looks to land a body kick but Karjalainen moved away. It seemed like Karjalainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A jab from Lester does it's job there. This has been an exciting period of action! Karjalainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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 Moe Lester. I think Lester 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moe Lester! In his post fight interview, Moe Lester started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
DUEL#179 Sigit vs Wrexham 2
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1# Lester lands a nice shot to the body.
The Zealot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lester pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Lester dodges the punch combination from The Zealot.
Lester throws a right hand that misses
and The Zealot counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Lester misses with a hook. The Zealot is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. The Zealot misses with a double jab
and Lester counters with a left to the body. Lester misses with a body punch
and The Zealot counters with a right hand to the body. Lester throws the left hand but The Zealot avoids the punch easily. The Zealot tries to move into range but Lester moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. The Zealot has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lester. The Zealot throws a body punch but Lester moves out of range. Lester misses the shot 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! The Zealot with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lester to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2# The Zealot closes the distance and clinches. #T1# A short right from The Zealot. A nice left hand lands by The Zealot.
The Zealot misses with some punches.
Lester can't find room to land a body shot as The Zealot controls the action.
Lester lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Zealot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. The Zealot blocking some punches.
The Zealot throws a head punch that misses. Lester blocks an uppercut.
The Zealot blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lester. The Zealot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lester misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lester. A left hand lands to the body for Lester.
Lester throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Zealots head. The Zealot misses with a short punch on the inside. Lester has a couple of punches blocked by The Zealot.
A shot in the inside from The Zealot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lester throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Zealots head. A shot in the inside from Lester. #T2# The Zealot tries a body shot but Lester blocks it.
Lester lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Zealot. The Zealot blocks an uppercut.
The Zealot misses with a short punch on the inside. Lester working aggressively here.
The Zealot tries to work over Lester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. The Zealot misses with a short punch on the inside. A nice right hand lands inside from Lester. A short body shot lands from Lester as the two fighters clinch.
Lester prevents a body shot from The Zealot. The Zealot misses with a short punch on the inside. A right hook to the body lands for Lester.
The Zealot has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lester seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if The Zealot can turn it around. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lester. Lester prevents a body shot from The Zealot. A body shot lands from Lester.
Lester working some nice short punches in the clinch. The Zealot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lester throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Zealots head. #BC# Lester breaks the clinch.
Lester connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3# Lester avoids a punch combination nicely.
Masada The Zealot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lester throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Lester slips under a jab from The Zealot. The Zealot with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lester to score with a decent uppercut. The Zealot misses the jab. Lester takes one to the chin there.#CL2# The Zealot moves into the clinch. Lester takes a shot to the head. Lester works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The Zealot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short right from Lester on the inside. Lester lands a hook that snaps the head of The Zealot backwards. The Zealot tries to work over Lester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lester lands with a short shot to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The Zealot misses with a body punch.
#T4# Lester lands a body punch in the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Lester. Lester lands a shoulder strike. #ROC# The Zealot is rocked! Lester misses with a short punch on the inside. The Zealot is still on wobbly legs! Can Lester finish him? Lester throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lester. The Zealot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lester swings wildly with an uppercut but The Zealot uses good head movement to avoid it. Lester misses with some punches.
The Zealot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Zealot blocking some punches.
The Zealot seems to have recovered his senses. The Zealot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A right hook to the body lands for Lester.
Lester lands a body shot. Lester tries a body shot but The Zealot blocks it.
Lester lands with a short head shot on the inside. Lester misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lester blocking some punches.
Lester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lester blocks a body shot from The Zealot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. The Zealot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lester struggles to land a body shot inside as The Zealot controls his hands.
Lester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Zealot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Zealot lands an uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Lester dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Lester lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. The Zealot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Zealot lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Lester slips a jab from The Zealot. Lester throws a nice outside leg kick. Lester misses with a body kick. Moe Lester is winning the standup battle so far. Lester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A solid leg kick lands there for Lester.
Lester throws a nice outside leg kick. Lester thuds a left hand into The Zealot's body. Lester wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2# The Zealot moves into range and clinches up with Lester. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The Zealot misses with a short punch on the inside. A right hook to the body lands for Lester.
Moe Lester has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC# Lester breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Lester tries to keep at a distance but The Zealot has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1# The Zealot lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. The Zealot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lester works on The Zealot's body with a couple of short punches. Lester presses The Zealot against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Lester lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Zealot backwards. Good body shot from Lester.
Lester lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Zealot backwards. The Zealot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lester misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lester tries to work over The Zealot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lester misses with a punch to the body.
The Zealot misses with a hook from the clinch. A short right from Lester on the inside. Lester softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Lester throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Zealots head. The Zealot blocks a body shot from Lester. The Zealot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lester pushes The Zealot against the cage. Lester is working some dirty boxing. Lester pushes off with a quick right hook! The Zealot goes down! The Zealot tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Lester moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moe Lester! Moe Lester spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
DUEL#173 Kenway vs Lester
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1# Both fighters circling a little - Kenway finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Kenway throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kenway misses with a low kick as Lester jumps back. Lester loads up on a big right hand but Kenway slips the punch. Edward Kenway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kenway avoids a kick to the body.
Kenway 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. A big right from Lester misses. Nice shot by Kenway. Nice body kick there by Kenway. Kenway ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Lester misses with a wild body shot. Lester throws a poor cross that misses
and Kenway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lester. Kenway appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Lester looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Danga de danga de dang - Kenway scores with a four punch combination! This has been an exciting period of action! Kenway loads up on a big right hand but Lester slips the punch. The fighters circling - Kenway throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Lester wants to land a leg kick but Kenway is out of range. #T1# Kenway throws a low kick, looking for Lester's leg but Lester calmly moves out of range. Lester throws a hook to the side of Kenway's head but Kenway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kenway misses with a double jab.
And Lester responds with a good body kick, but Kenway manages to step out the way in time. Kenway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lester sees it coming and avoids it easily. Lester throws a push kick but Kenway slaps the foot to one side. Lester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenway.
Lester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenway pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Lester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenway moves away. Kenway was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Lester takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kenway thows a body kick. Lester tries to catch it but that hurt him. A slapping body kick lands there for Kenway. Lester lands a slapping body shot.
Kenway fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lester is out of range. Kenway walks into a left hand. Lester takes a swing at Kenway's ribcage but misses. #T2# Kenway swings for the body but Lester moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kenway throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
An inside leg kick lands from Kenway. A telegraphed right hand from Lester misses the target. Kenway digs a good body shot into Lester's ribs. Nice shot by Kenway. Kenway keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lester. Nice jab there from Kenway. Lester misses with an uppercut. Lester 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. Lester with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kenway to score with a decent uppercut. Kenway throws a body punch but Lester moves out of range. Lester throws a front kick that sends Kenway stumbling back into the cage. Lester pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A little feinted left hand from Kenway on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Lester throws a hook but Kenway avoids it easily.#T3# Kenway sizes up Lester with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Kenway listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Kenway is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Kenway wants to land a leg kick but Lester is out of range. A big right from Lester misses. Kenway lands a body shot.
Lester throws an overhand right that lands on Kenway's shoulder, as Kenway tries to avoid the shot. Kenway with a nice cross. Kenway slips under a jab. Lester uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kenway. Kenway looks to score with a jab to the body but Lester is just out of range. Kenway scores with a push kick. Lester takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Lester thuds his shin into the meat of Kenway's side. Lester slips a jab from Kenway. Kenway scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4# 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! Lester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenway moves away. Lester paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. A slapping body kick lands there for Kenway. Lester throws an off balance right hand
and Kenway counters with a nice uppercut. Lester throws the kick towards the body but Kenway avoids it. Lester has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Kenway takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Jab by Lester. Lester moves out of range as Kenway strikes. A decent looking cross lands there for Lester. Kenway dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Lester misses with a body kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lester swings away with a leg kick that misses. Kenway scores with a jab to the body. Lester misses with a jab to the body
and Kenway counters with a straight punch to the midsection. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Kenway dominated that round. 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# Lester scores with a jab to the jaw. Kenway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lester. Kenway takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Kenway scores with a leg kick.
Kenway throws a leg kick but Lester moved away. Lester has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kenway. Kenway moves out of range as Lester strikes. Lester avoids the body shot from Kenway.
Lester 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. Kenway looks to land a left hand but Lester moved out of range nicely. Lester checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kenway with a nice cross. Lester on the wrong end of a nice jab. Kenway lands with a straight right. Lester didn't see that one coming. Edward Kenway is winning the standup battle so far. Lester throws a jab but it's blocked by Kenway. Crunch! Lester slams his shin into Kenway's torso.#T1# Lester loads up on a big right hand but Kenway slips the punch. Kenway cracks Lester with a good jab. Lester walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kenway checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Kenway looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Lester was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Lester takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Lester looks to land a left hand but Kenway moved out of range nicely. Kenway throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Lester to counter with a crisp jab. Kenway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lester. Lester throws a fast counter high kick but Kenway manages to duck under it in time. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Lester might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kenway has got the better of the exchanges. Lester defending well as Kenway loads up on a big left hand. Lester looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenway is just out of range. Kenway feints and then cracks Lester's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lester down. Lester misses with a hook. Kenway ducked under it nicely. Kenway lands a leg kick that knocks Lester off balance momentarily. Lester connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Kenway connects with the punch.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kenway cracks Lester with a right hand to the side of the head. Kenway misses with a jab to the body
and Lester counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kenway misses with a head kick.
Lester throws a body kick that misses. Kenway scores with a jab. Kenway just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Lester was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A looping hook to the body misses from Lester. Kenway does a little dance to reset his feet. Lester throws a half hearted mid kick. A big right from Lester misses. Lester pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Kenway stuns Lester with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lester crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kenway - the referee stops the clock and Lester gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kenway. Lester manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Kenway ducks under a wild hook from Lester. Lester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3# Lester has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kenway finds it's way round the side to connect with Lester's head. An inside leg kick lands from Lester. Kenway throws a leg kick but Lester moved away. Kenway walks into a straight right hand from Lester. Lester throws a lazy uppercut
and Kenway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kenway misses with a lunging right hand
and Lester counters with a straight right hand. Kenway connects with a leg kick. Lester looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Lester has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lester there as he acknowledges the shot. Kenway throws a wild body kick that Lester sees coming a mile off. Lester's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Lester loads up on a big right hand but Kenway slips the punch. Nice straight punches there by Kenway. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kenway. Kenway throws a head kick that misses. Lester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A counter left hand to the body from Kenway misses its target. This has been an exciting period of action! Lester looks to throw the jab but Kenway is out of range. Kenway is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4# Lester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenway manages to avoid it. Kenway looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Lester throws a body punch but Kenway moves out of range. Kenway throws a body punch but Lester moves out of range. Lester takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Kenway scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lester doesn't seem bothered though. Kenway lands with a slapping head kick. Kenway lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Lester throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kenway on the side of the head. Lester takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Lester takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Kenway scores with a shot to the body.
Kenway connects with a leg kick. Lester looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenway manages to avoid it. Kenway is looking to score with low kicks. Kenway 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.
Edward Kenway dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R3# Kenway throws a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kenway.
Lester avoids the body shot from Kenway.
Lester swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Kenway throws a body punch but Lester moves out of range. Kenway misses with a low kick.
Lester misses with a kick to the body.
Kenway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lester moves away. Lester 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. Lester has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Lester throws a sloppy body shot
and Kenway counters with an outside leg kick.
Lester misses the shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kenway lands a jab to Lester's midsection. Lester is looking to land body kicks. Kenway has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Kenway throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. A slow jab from Lester misses its intended target. Lester misses with a left hand and Kenway counters with a good, hard body kick but Lester shrugs it off. #T1# A telegraphed right hand from Kenway misses the target. Kenway tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Lester listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Kenway swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lester. Lester 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.
Lester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenway moves away. Lester just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Kenway was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Kenway pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Lester lands a jab. Lester moves out of range of the strikes. Lester misses with an uppercut. Kenway is looking to counter punch. Kenway has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lester finds it's way round the side to connect with Kenway's head. Kenway blocks a jab. Lester throws a hook but Kenway avoids it easily.#T2# Kenway takes a swing at Lester's ribcage but misses. That kick from Kenway tenderised Lester's leg. Lester is trying to keep his angry face on. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lester 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. Kenway darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Kenway blocks the body kick.
Kenway throws a hook but Lester avoids it easily. Lester swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Kenway misses with a hook. Lester pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Kenway throws a body kick that misses and Lester counters with a lovely straight right hand! A slapping body kick lands there for Kenway. Kenway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenway misses with a hook
and Lester counters with a nice uppercut. Kenway loads up on a big right hand but Lester slips the punch. Lester swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Kenway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3# Kenway ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Kenway keeps Lester at a distance using the push kick. Lester takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lester checks a leg kick. Lester doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Kenway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lester throws out the jab. Lester misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kenway lands an overhand right. Kenway digs a good body shot into Lester's ribs. Kenway ducks under a wild hook from Lester. Lester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Lester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenway uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lester has time to react. Kenway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lester can do to turn this around? Lester checks the leg kick.#T4# Kenway scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action! A slapping body kick lands there for Lester. Lester throws a leg kick that is checked enabling Kenway to counter with a crisp jab. Kenway misses with a body shot.
Lester throws a poor cross that misses
and Kenway counters with a lovely shot to the body. Kenway throws a wild body kick that Lester sees coming a mile off. Kenway avoids a kick to the body.
Kenway takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Lester moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kenway works Lester's body with a nice hook. Kenway throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Kenway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lester. Lester tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lester misses with a hook
and Kenway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Kenway clearly takes that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R4# Lester misses with a low kick. Lester looks for the body kick but Kenway saw that one coming. Kenway moves out of range of the leg kick from Lester. Kenway throwing a counter right hand but Lester manages to avoid it. Kenway lands with a cross. Lester misses with a straight right. Kenway is looking to counter punch. Lester checks the leg kick. Lester takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kenway scores with the left hand. Lester knows he should have avoided that one. Kenway motions for Lester to come forward. Kenway throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Lester throws a body shot but no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kenway scores with the left hand. Lester knows he should have avoided that one. Kenway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Lester throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kenway counter with a right hand. Lester jabs Kenway right on the nose. Kenway blinks but takes it well.#T1# Lester staying out of range there. Kenway throws an off balance right hand
and Lester counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kenway looks for the body kick but Lester saw that one coming. Lester misses with a body shot.
Lester misses with a looping right. Good standup being displayed there by Kenway as he connects with a hook. Lester checks a leg kick nicely. Kenway misses with a shot to the body and Lester counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kenway throws a body punch but Lester moves out of range. Lester avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Kenway moves away from the strike by Lester. Lester connects with a looping right hand.
Kenway misses with a body kick. Lester looks like he wants to counter punch here. Lester throws a hook but Kenway avoids it easily.#T2# No joy there for Kenway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kenway lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lester takes a step back to recover. Kenway works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. This has been an exciting period of action! Lester slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Lester feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kenways jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Lester connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Nice body kick from Kenway. Kenway lands a jab to Lester's midsection. Lester sizes up Kenway with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Kenway tries to land a leg kick but Lester saw it coming and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Lester. Lester moves out of range as Kenway throws a body kick.
#T3# The crowd cheers as Kenway lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lester doesn't seem phased though. A looping hook to the body misses from Kenway. Lester does a little dance to reset his feet. Lester lands with a cross. Kenway misses with a straight right. Kenway misses the shot to the body. Lester misses with the body kick and Kenway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A low kick from Kenway is predictable there and Lester counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kenway's knee momentarily. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kenway.
A left lands for Lester. An inside leg kick from Kenway misses. Kenway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kenway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lester slips under a jab from Kenway.#T4# Kenway lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kenway with a jab. Lester takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kenway. Kenway misses with an uppercut. Lester saw that one coming. Kenway throws a body punch but Lester moves out of range. Kenway walks into a jab. Lester jabs Kenway right on the nose. Kenway blinks but takes it well. Kenway lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Kenway connects with a crisp jab. Lester moves away from the strike by Kenway. Lester doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Kenway throws a head kick but Lester moves out of range.
Kenway moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lester lands with an uppercut that bounces Kenway off the cage and back into range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Kenway had his way with Moe Lester in 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R5# Kenway fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Lester just misses with a punch to the body.
Kenway lands a really nice looking cross but Lester seems unphased.
Lester misses with a jab to the body
and Kenway counters with a nice uppercut. A big right from Kenway misses. An inside leg kick lands from Kenway. Kenway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kenway keeps Lester at a distance using the push kick. Kenway takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kenway throws a hook but Lester avoids it easily. Lester scores with a nice head shot. Kenway scores with a shot to the body.
Lester tries to move into range but Kenway moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kenway stuns Lester with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1# Kenway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenway attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Kenway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kenway takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kenway bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Lester swings for the body but Kenway moves out of range.
Kenway lands a nice looking body kick. Lester tries to land a leg kick but Kenway saw it coming and moves away.
Lester slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Kenway scores with a three punch combo!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lester checks a leg kick. Lester takes a swing at Kenway's ribcage but misses. Kenway throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lester looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2# Lester lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kenway at a distance.
Kenway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kenway smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Decent striking displayed by Lester there. Kenway moves out of range of the body kick. Jab by Lester. Lester scores with a hook. Kenway avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Lester takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Lester just misses with a punch to the body.
Kenway connects with a nice looking jab.
Lester moves out of range as Kenway strikes. Kenway has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lester finds it's way round the side to connect with Kenway's head. Moe Lester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# Kenway throws a jab when Lester was well out of range. Kenway throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Lester throws a hook to the side of Kenway's head but Kenway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Lester misses with a looping right. Kenway appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. The fighters circle momentarily. Kenway darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Edward Kenway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Kenway moves out of range as Lester throws a body kick.
Lester takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Lester throws a hook but Kenway avoids it easily. A thudding body kick lands there by Kenway!
Kenway connects with a body shot that sends Lester's belly button to the back. Kenway pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Nice body punch from Kenway. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kenway crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lester - the referee stops the clock and Kenway gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lester. Kenway manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T4# Lester throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kenway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lester works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kenway lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Kenway with a nice cross. Kenway takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Kenway throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Kenway lands a leg kick that knocks Lester off balance momentarily. Lester throws a jab when Kenway was well out of range. Kenway plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Lester throws a sloppy body shot
and Kenway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kenway connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Kenway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! Edward Kenway showed his dominance in that final round. Well Kenway has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:45 Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 50:45 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Kenway! Edward Kenway retains his lightweight title! During a confident post fight interview, Edward Kenway thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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DUEL#169 Lafayette vs Sigit
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1# Kenway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lester. Lester throws an overhand right that lands on Kenway's shoulder, as Kenway tries to avoid the shot. Lester dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Lester uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Kenway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lester.#CL# Kenway moves into the clinch successfully.
Lester lands a nice shot to the body. Kenway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lester misses with the head strike.
We've been informed that Lester has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Kenway working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Kenway as the two fighters clinch.
Kenway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lester's elbow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kenway tries a body shot but Lester blocks it.
Lester wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Kenway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lester swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenway uses good head movement to avoid it. Lester blocks a body shot from Kenway. #T1# Lester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lester blocks an uppercut.
Kenway throws a punch but it's blocked by Lester. A short left from Kenway. A head punch on the inside from Kenway fails to land. Lester lands a nice uppercut. Kenway definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Lester blocks a body shot from Kenway. A short left from Lester. Kenway tries a body shot but Lester blocks it.
Lester can't find room to land a body shot as Kenway controls the action.
A body shot lands from Kenway.
Lester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lester. Lester blocks an uppercut.
Lester throws a punch but it's blocked by Kenway. Nice body punch from Lester - that landed with a thud.
Kenway blocks a body shot from Lester. Kenway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lester's elbow. Kenway tries to work over Lester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short right hand to the side of the head by Lester.#CUT2# It looks like Edward Kenway has been cut.#T2##BC# Kenway breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kenway lands a nice looking body shot.
Lester connects with a jab. Lester swings for the body but Kenway moves out of range.
Kenway 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. Nice jab there from Lester. Lester throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Kenway getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Lester pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kenway walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lester checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Kenway scoring well with a low kick there.
Lester ducks under a wild hook from Kenway. Lester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Moe Lester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lester swings for the body but Kenway moves out of range.
Kenway feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3# Jab by Lester. Kenway connects with a jab. Lester swings for the body but Kenway moves out of range.
Kenway throws a shot from downtown. Lester moves away and avoids it. Lester connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kenway momentarily.
Kenway misses with a body shot.
Kenway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lester let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Lester missing with a left hand there. Kenway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kenway scores with the left hand. Lester knows he should have avoided that one. Lester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lester. Lester throws a right hand that misses
and Kenway counters with an outside leg kick.
Kenway works the jab nicely.#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kenway throws a body punch but Lester moves out of range. Kenway takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lester throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lester - that will leave a mark!
Kenway staying out of range there. Lester loads up on a big right hand but Kenway slips the punch. Lester looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kenway tries to bum rush Lester with a series of wild strikes but Lester uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Lester looks like he wants to counter punch here. Lester swings widly with a right hand
and Kenway counters with a one-two to the body. Lester pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Lester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenway was well out of range. Poor timing from Lester. Kenway lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lester misses with a lunging right hand
and Kenway counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Moe Lester will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Edward Kenway's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# A big left from Lester misses. Kenway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lester swings for the body but Kenway moves out of range.
Moe Lester seems to be getting the better of the standup. Lester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lester connects with a leg kick. Kenway looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Kenway takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kenway just misses with a punch to the body.
Lester comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Kenway has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. A slow jab from Lester misses its intended target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A clash of legs there as Lester blocks the low kick. Lester misses with a body kick. Kenway looks to score with a jab to the body but Lester is just out of range. Kenway backing away here, and Lester unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Kenway checks a leg kick. And Kenway counters with a quick kick to the body but Lester blocks it. Lester throws a lazy uppercut
and Kenway counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1# Kenway slips under a jab from Lester. Lester swings widly with a right hand
and Kenway counters with a lovely shot to the body. Kenway staying out of range there. A head kick from Lester lands but Kenway takes it in his stride. Lester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Lester looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Lester throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kenway stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Lester throws the left hand but Kenway avoids the punch easily. A left lands for Lester. Kenway tries to land a body kick and Lester counters with a low kick, right behind Kenway 's knee. A big left from Lester misses. Kenway throws a sloppy body shot
and Lester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A jab lands there for Kenway. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A looping hook to the body misses from Kenway. Lester does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2# Lester connects with a leg kick. Kenway looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Lester takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Lester just misses with a punch to the body.
Lester ducks under a wild hook from Kenway. Lester jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kenway keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lester. Lester misses with a looping right. Lester misses with a body punch
and Kenway makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Lester looks to throw a body kick and Kenway counters with a straight right hand. Kenway slips a jab from Lester. Lester on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Lester ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3# Kenway throws a body punch but Lester moves out of range. A lazy body kick from Lester and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Lester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kenway.#CL# Kenway closes the distance and clinches. A head punch on the inside from Lester fails to land. Kenway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kenway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kenway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kenway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lester lands on the inside with an uppercut. Lester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Kenway tries a body shot but Lester blocks it.
Lester misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kenway lands a hook to the side of the head. Lester misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lester. #T4# Kenway lands a hook to the side of the head. Lester blocking some punches.
Kenway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Lester swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenway uses good head movement to avoid it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kenway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenway. Edward Kenway has scored more points in the clinch so far. Lester's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A head punch blocked on the inside by Lester. Kenway pushes Lester back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Lester lands a shoulder strike. Lester is trying to push Kenway away but Kenway has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Kenway misses with a short punch on the inside. A short right from Kenway on the inside. Lester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kenway digs a right hand into Lester's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lester's gas tank. Lester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lester wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kenway has him pressed against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Moe Lester will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Edward Kenway's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R3# Kenway darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Both fighters circling a little - Lester finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Kenway scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lester doesn't seem bothered though. Kenway slips under a jab. Lester throws the left hand but Kenway avoids the punch easily. Lester throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Lester stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kenway. Kenway is looking to wear down Lester with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Lester walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Kenway throws a push kick but Lester slaps the foot to one side. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice defenses there by Lester. Lester lands a glancing blow to the side of Kenway's head. Kenway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lester.
Lester slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1# Kenway looks to land a right hand but Lester moved out of range. Lester steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Lester 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. Lester lands with a shot to the body. Lester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenway moves away. Kenway thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lester if he has to take too many more of those.
Lester throws a quick inside leg kick. Kenway takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Kenway getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Lester misses with a shot to the body and Kenway counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kenway takes a shot right to the bread basket. Kenway lands a nice shot that snaps Lester's head back.
Kenway avoids the body shot from Lester.
#T2# Kenway dips to his left and cracks Lester with an uppercut! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lester misses with a straight right. Lester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lester! But no joy. Kenway lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Kenway tries to clinch but Lester moves away and Lester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kenway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Lester wants to land a leg kick but Kenway is out of range. Lester misses with a looping right. Kenway is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lester. Lester lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lester throws a body punch but Kenway moves out of range. Lester throws a right hand that misses
and Kenway counters with a left to the body. Lester throws a leg kick which misses Kenway's front leg but catches the back leg as Kenway tries to avoid it. Lester misses the shot to the body. #T3# A combination from Kenway does no damage. Lester drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Kenway blocks the body kick.
Kenway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lester manages to avoid it. Kenway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lester manages to avoid it. A head kick misses from Kenway. Lester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenway.
Lester misses with an uppercut. Kenway saw that one coming. Lester misses with a low kick.
Lester misses with a body shot.
Lester lands a right hook to the body.
Kenway scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4# Lester throws a poor cross that misses
and Kenway counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kenway misses with a shot to the body and Lester counters with a body kick that stops Kenway in his tracks momentarily. Lester scores with a jab to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A low kick from Lester misses and Kenway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Lester loads up on a big right hand but Kenway slips the punch. Lester gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kenway. Kenway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lester moves away. Kenway ducks under a wild hook from Lester. A slow jab from Kenway misses its intended target. Kenway walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lester checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Lester throws a front kick aimed at Kenway's knee but Kenway avoids it well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Edward Kenway did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The cut man is working on Edward Kenway's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R4# Lester takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A head kick by Kenway misses and Lester counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Lester throws the left hand but Kenway avoids the punch easily. Lester fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Kenway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Lester throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kenway to counter with a crisp jab. Kenway tries a head kick but it misses.
Kenway stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lester. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kenway misses with a body punch
and Lester counters with a straight right hand. Kenway moves away from the strike by Lester. Kenway throws a big counter combination but Lester scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Kenway is looking to clinch but Lester is avoiding it.
Kenway thumps Lester with a low kick. Lester's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1# Lester misses with a hook. Kenway misses with a low kick.
Lester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenway manages to avoid it. Kenway looks to land a right hand but Lester moved out of range. Lester ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Lester scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kenway doesn't seem bothered though. Kenway tries to clinch up. Kenway misses with a jab to the body
and Lester counters with a body kick. A clash of legs there as Kenway blocks the low kick. Kenway on the wrong end of a nice hook. Lester misses with an uppercut
and Kenway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kenway misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T2# Lester dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kenway. That did some damage! Kenway misses with a looping left. Lester tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Kenway connects with a crisp jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lester is looking to land body kicks. Kenway fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lester just manages to avoid it. Kenway takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Kenway ducks under a wild hook from Lester. Kenway throws a body punch but Lester moves out of range. Lester throws a push kick but Kenway slaps the foot to one side. Kenway throws a leg kick but Lester checks it. Kenway connects with a solid leg kick. Lester misses with a looping right.#T3# Kenway throws a front kick aimed at Lester's knee but Lester avoids it well. Lester throws a hook but Kenway avoids it easily. Kenway thinks about countering with a body kick. Lester lands a lovely overhand right. The crowd cheers as Kenway lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lester doesn't seem phased though. Lester blocks a head kick by Kenway.
Lester flicks out a counter leg kick but Kenway steps away. Lester misses with a straight left. Lester has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Kenway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lester. Lester misses with a hook to the body
and Kenway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Kenway throws a jab but it's blocked by Lester. Lester lands a jab to Kenway's midsection. A slapping leg kick lands for Lester.
Kenway staying out of range there.#T4# Lester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenway sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kenway takes a body punch but keeps moving. Kenway tries to close the distance and clinch but Lester swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Lester looks like he wants to counter punch here. Lester fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kenway misses with a head kick.
Lester swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Kenway misses with a body shot.
Kenway moves out of range of the body kick from Lester.
Kenway delivers a nice body kick. Kenway misses with a body punch
and Kenway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Kenway is looking to clinch. Lester checks a leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Lester dominated that fourth round. The cut man is working on Edward Kenway's cut. 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. This is the final round! #R5# Kenway staying out of range there. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lester. The fighters circling - Lester throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A jab from Lester misses. Kenway fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kenway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lester throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kenway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Lester misses with a straight right. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A lazy left from Kenway finds it's target. Kenway lands an overhand right. Kenway misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL# Kenway gets a clinch. #T1# Kenway lands with a right to the head. Lester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short body shot lands from Kenway as the two fighters clinch.
Kenway misses with the head strike.
Lester tries to break free but Kenway pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Kenway manages to break the clinch.
Lester misses with the body kick and Kenway counters with a thumping low kick. Lester misses with an uppercut. Kenway saw that one coming. Kenway just misses with a punch to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lester crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kenway - the referee stops the clock and Lester gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kenway. Lester manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Lester lands with a shot to the body. Lester misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kenway throws a shot from downtown. Lester moves away and avoids it. Kenway takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T2# Lester misses with a shot to the body and Kenway counters with a thumping low kick. Kenway ducks under a wild hook from Lester. Kenway lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A decent looking cross lands there for Lester. Lester misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kenway counter with a right hand. Kenway throws a wild body kick that Lester sees coming a mile off. Kenway is looking to land body kicks. Kenway bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Lester keeps Kenway at a distance using the push kick. Lester getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Kenway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3# Lester just misses with a punch to the body.
Kenway lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Edward Kenway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL# Kenway closes the distance and clinches. Lester tries to work over Kenway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lester swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenway uses good head movement to avoid it. Lester lands a body punch in the clinch. Kenway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Kenway lands a hook that snaps the head of Lester backwards. Kenway lands with a light punch inside. Lester is trying to break the clinch but Kenway is controlling him.#BC2# Lester's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kenway is looking to slow Lester down with leg kicks. Lester lands an overhand right. Lester looks for the body kick but Kenway saw that one coming. Lester misses with an uppercut
and Kenway counters with a left to the body. #T4# Lester getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Kenway will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kenway misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lester appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Kenway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lester. Lester moves out of range of the body kick from Kenway.
Lester stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kenway.#CL# Kenway moves into the clinch successfully.
Lester lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kenway. Lester scores with a hook to the body. 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. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lester. A head punch on the inside from Lester fails to land. Lester tries to throw a body punch but Kenway avoids it by throwing Lester back against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Lester fails to land. Lester swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenway uses good head movement to avoid it. Moe Lester is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lester.
And that's the end of the fight! Edward Kenway showed his dominance in that final round. I think Lester 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 49:48 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 48:48 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw! Edward Kenway retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Event:
DUEL#164 Kenway vs Kinshaw
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1# Fagaro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Lester cracks Fagaro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Lester lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#CL2# Fagaro gets in close and instigates a clinch. Fagaro is looking to take this one to the mat. Fagaro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lester gets the underhooks and prevents it.
I was talking to Lester's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Lester digs a right hand underneath Fagaro's ribcage. Fagaro let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD2# Fagaro has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lester is trying to keep an underhook but Fagaro manages to get the takedown into half guard. Fagaro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Lester wants to get back to his feet. Fagaro not landing any meaningful shots this time. Fagaro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lester keeps working. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2# Fagaro wants to work for an arm triangle but Lester is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1# Fagaro throwing shots but Lester is blocking nicely. Lester tries to kick Fagaro off but Fagaro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2# Fagaro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lester wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2# Fagaro is looking for a kimura here.
#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2# Fagaro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2# Fagaro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lester is just riding it out for now. Fagaro eventually gives up the hold. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Fagaro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lester has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2# Fagaro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lester is just riding it out for now. Fagaro eventually gives up the hold. #T3# Fagaro wants to pass the guard but Lester is defending well. Fagaro trying to control the action but Lester is working from the bottom. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Fagaro is pressing down on Lester's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lester is holding on for now. Fagaro is trying to control. Lester wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Lester thows a left - swing and a miss! Moe Lester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Fagaro lands a head shot. Lester throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Lester takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. A punch lands to the side of Lester 's head but he takes it in his stride. Lester misses with a straight right. Lester throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fagaro counters with a straight right hand. Fagaro misses with an uppercut
and Lester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lester bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fagaro's head. Lester misses with an uppercut. Fagaro saw that one coming. Fagaro throws a counter combo. Lester jabbing away but nothing is landing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Don Fagaro will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Fagaro closes the distance and clinches up with Lester, looking for a takedown. Fagaro pushes Lester against the cage but Lester circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Fagaro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Fagaro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Fagaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Lester finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Lester misses with the body kick#TD2# and Fagaro counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lester won't be happy with that. #SUB2# Fagaro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SU2# Fagaro has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Fagaro moves out of range of the body kick from Lester.
Fagaro ducks under a wild hook from Lester.#T1# Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lester, as that shot connected.
Lester is looking to slow Fagaro down with leg kicks. Lester takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lester. Fagaro does a little dance to reset his feet. Lester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fagaro. Lester scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Fagaro ducks under a wild hook from Lester. Moe Lester is winning the standup battle so far. Fagaro ducks under a wild hook from Lester. Fagaro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Lester throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Lester goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Lester lunges at Fagaro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fagaro's hand. Fagaro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lester is fending him off so far but Fagaro persists. Nope, Lester circles away and we're back to standing.#T2# Lester wants to slow Fagaro down by chopping away at his legs. Lester jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lester throws a right hand that misses
and Fagaro counters with a right hand 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!#CL2# Fagaro closes the distance and clinches. Lester working some nice short punches in the clinch. Fagaro has Lester pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lester manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Moe Lester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Fagaro. Lester takes a shot to the head. Lester prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fagaro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lester is defending well. Lester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fagaro's elbow. Lester lands a nice shot to the body. Lester lands a hook to the side of the head. Lester misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lester. #T3# Fagaro misses with a hook from the clinch. Lester lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Fagaro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fagaro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lester fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fagaro slips under a jab from Lester. Sloppy strikes from Fagaro. Those never looked like landing. A combination from Fagaro does no damage. Fagaro looks to land a left hand but Lester moved out of range nicely. Lester misses with a straight right. Lester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fagaro manages to avoid it. Lester pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Fagaro throws a big shot that misses. Fagaro ducks under a wild hook from Lester. Fagaro throws out a counter right but Lester avoids it with no problem.#T4# Fagaro misses the shot to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Lester. Fagaro does a little dance to reset his feet. A nice side step and Fagaro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. No joy there for Fagaro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Lester wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Lester thows a leg kick but Fagaro checks it #TD2# and Fagaro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Fagaro looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Fagaro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Fagaro trying to pass the guard but Lester defending well. Fagaro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fagaro connects with a nice short shot to Lester's temple. #SUB2# Fagaro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lester doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fagaro. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Lester dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Lester throws a quick inside leg kick. Lester looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Lester darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Lester lands with a nice body punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lester throws a push kick but Fagaro slaps the foot to one side. Fagaro fails in his attempt to clinch. Fagaro misses with a double jab.
Fagaro misses with a hook. Lester ducked under it nicely. Don Fagaro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1# A cross from Fagaro lands. Lester bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Lester ducks under a wild hook from Fagaro. The fighters circling - Lester throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Fagaro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Fagaro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big right from Fagaro misses. Jab, jab by Fagaro - just one landing. Lester throws a lazy right hand but Fagaro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Lester connects with a looping right hand.
Lester scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fagaro in his tracks. #ROC# Fagaro is rocked!#T2# Lester circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Fagaro tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Lester wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Moe Lester! A very excited looking Moe Lester rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. The defeated Don Fagaro had this to say: 'I hope he stubs his toe getting out of the cage!'.
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Event:
DUEL#161 Bushiri vs Von Ketler
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1# Kuchar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lester was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuchar. Lester lands with a hook. Kuchar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Lester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuchar. Lester scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuchar doesn't seem bothered though. Kuchar tries to score with a low kick but Lester moves his leg out of the way. Kuchar tries to land a body kick letting Lester counter with a right hand. #CUT2# It looks like Matt Kuchar has been cut. Kuchar scores with a kick to the body.
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. Crunch! Lester slams his shin into Kuchar's torso. Kuchar throws a head kick but Lester moves out of range.
Lester misses the shot to the body. Kuchar throws a poor cross that misses
and Lester counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. We've been informed that Lester has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Kuchar missing with a left hand there. Lester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kuchar throws a chopping leg kick but Lester manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kuchar throws a head kick that half lands.
Kuchar blocks a jab. Kuchar throws a shot from downtown. Lester moves away and avoids it.#T1# Lester chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lester throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lester misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kuchar throws the kick towards the body but Lester avoids it. Kuchar takes a body punch but keeps moving. Lester looks to land a right hand but Kuchar moved out of range. Lester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lester keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kuchar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lester sees it coming and avoids it easily. Lester uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuchar. Lester misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuchar counters with a thumping low kick. Lester misses with a kick to the body and Kuchar counters with an outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Lester misses its intended target. Kuchar throws an overhand right that lands on Lester's shoulder, as Lester tries to avoid the shot. Lester appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2# Kuchar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lester's head. A telegraphed right hand from Kuchar misses the target. Lester doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Kuchar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lester sees it coming and avoids it easily. Lester scores with a push kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kuchar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kuchar staying out of range there. Lester rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuchar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT# It looks like Moe Lester has been cut. Kuchar is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Lester's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Kuchar throws an off balance right hand
and Lester counters with a left to the body. Lester lands the left hand. Kuchar looks to land a combination but Lester avoids it well. No joy there for Kuchar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lester lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Kuchar throws out a loose jab but Lester uses good head movement to avoid it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lester! But no joy. Lester misses the shot to the body. Lester throws a wild body kick that Kuchar sees coming a mile off.#T3# Kuchar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lester's head backwards. Kuchar getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Kuchar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lester appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Lester throws a body punch but Kuchar moves out of range. Kuchar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Kuchar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lester. Lester bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Kuchar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Both fighters circling a little - Lester finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Lester scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuchar doesn't seem bothered though. Lester fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Lester has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Kuchar tries to land a leg kick but Lester saw it coming and moves away.
Nice shot by Lester. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A slapping leg kick lands for Kuchar.
Lester fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC2# Kuchar is rocked!#T4# Lester fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Kuchar to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Kuchar looks to clinch but Lester throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Kuchar taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Moe Lester! Moe Lester bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Syn 578 - Burning Bright
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1# A cross from Lester lands. Douglas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lester's calf. Douglas on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT# It looks like Jack Douglas has been cut. A shot to the liver by Lester. Beautiful body shot. Douglas scores with a head kick. Lester tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2# It looks like Moe Lester has been cut. Douglas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lester's head. Nice jab there from Lester. Douglas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lester throws a shot from downtown. Douglas moves away and avoids it. Douglas swings for the body but Lester moves out of range.
Douglas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lester checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Lester is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Douglas motions for Lester to come forward. Douglas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Douglas needs to keep his hands up - Lester had a free shot at his head there. Good leg kick by Douglas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Douglas misses with a leg kick and Lester counters with a lovely straight right hand! Lester throws a good cross that connects.
Lester definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Lester lands a leg kick that knocks Douglas off balance momentarily.#T1# Douglas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Lester blocks a jab. Lester feinted there with a counter leg kick. Douglas ducks under a wild hook from Lester. Douglas looks to score with a jab to the body but Lester is just out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Lester misses the target. Douglas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lester.
Douglas moves away from the strike by Lester. Lester throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Douglas counters with a left to the body. Douglas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Lester lands with a good body shot. Douglas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Douglas lands a high kick!
Jack Douglas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Good standup being displayed there by Douglas as he connects with a hook.#CUT2# Moe Lester's cut is getting worse. Douglas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lester. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Douglas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Lester cracks Douglas with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2# Douglas slips under a jab from Lester. Lester is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Douglas throws a poor cross that misses
and Lester counters with a nice uppercut. Lester throws a body punch but Douglas moves out of range. Douglas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lester counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Douglas staying out of range there. Douglas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lester connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Douglas scrambles back to his feet. Lester misses with a lunging right hand
and Douglas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Douglas throws a head kick that misses letting Lester counter with a right hand. Lester is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Lester throws an overhand right that lands on Douglas's shoulder, as Douglas tries to avoid the shot. Lester lands a jab. Douglas misses with an uppercut. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Douglas, right into the meat.
Douglas dips to his left and cracks Lester with an uppercut! Douglas is looking to slow Lester down with leg kicks. Douglas misses with a body shot.
It looked like Lester wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3# Lester jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Douglas slips a jab from Lester. Douglas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Lester misses with a hook
and Douglas counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2# Moe Lester's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Lester throws a jab but it's blocked by Douglas. Douglas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Lester takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Lester throws a body punch but Douglas moves out of range. Douglas connects with a body shot. Lester misses with an attempted mid kick.
Douglas misses with a leg kick. Lester walks into a stiff left hand from Douglas. A big right from Lester misses. Douglas throws a sloppy head kick and Lester moves out of range easily. Douglas misses with a hook. A head kick by Douglas misses and Lester counters with a nice uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Douglas takes one to the chin there.#T4# Douglas misses with a right hand and Lester connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Nice shot by Douglas.#CUT2# Jeez, Moe Lester's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. A kick lands to the mid section there for Lester. Lester lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab from Lester. Lester throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Douglas throws a shot from downtown. Lester moves away and avoids it. An attempted straight right counter from Lester misses the target. Douglas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lester's calf. Douglas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT# That has opened up Jack Douglas's cut even more. Douglas swings widly with a right hand
and Lester connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Douglas throws a head kick that misses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A low kick from Douglas misses letting Lester counter with a right hand. Lester misses with an attempted mid kick.
Douglas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lester. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Lester dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Douglas moves out of range as Lester strikes. Douglas lands a really nice looking cross but Lester seems unphased.
Lester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Douglas was well out of range. Poor timing from Lester. Crunch! Lester slams his shin into Douglas's torso. Lester uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Douglas. Douglas throws a quick inside leg kick. Lester avoids the head kick by Douglas.
Donk. Lester catches Douglas right on the button with a cross. Lester lands with an uppercut that bounces Douglas off the cage and back into range. A head kick misses from Douglas. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. No joy there for Douglas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Douglas misses with a head kick.
Douglas swings and misses with a shot to the body and Lester counters with a lovely straight right hand! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Douglas lands with an uppercut that bounces Lester off the cage and back into range. Lester moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1# Douglas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lester. Douglas blocks a jab. Lester lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Lester. Douglas misses with a body shot
and Douglas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Douglas ducks down and throws a hook to the body. The crowd cheers as Lester lands an impressive looking overhand right. Douglas doesn't seem phased though. Douglas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Lester looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Douglas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Lester lands with a right hand. Lester on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Douglas misses with a shot to the body enabling Lester to counter with a crisp jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Douglas. Lester does a little dance to reset his feet. Lester throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Lester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Douglas can do to turn this around?#T2# Douglas throws a poor cross that misses
and Lester counters with a nice uppercut. Douglas misses with a left hand and Lester counters with a straight right hand.#ROC# Douglas is rocked! Douglas looks to land a combination but Lester avoids it well. Douglas is still on wobbly legs! Can Lester finish him? Lester throws a wild body kick that Douglas sees coming a mile off. Douglas seems to have recovered his senses. Douglas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lester finds it's way round the side to connect with Douglas's head. Douglas works the jab nicely. Douglas lands a head shot. Lester doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Lester doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Douglas digs a good body shot into Lester's ribs. Douglas throws a hook but Lester avoids it easily. Lester slips a jab from Douglas. A swing and a miss from Lester. Lester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Douglas manages to avoid it.#T3# Lester misses with a straight right. Lester checks a leg kick. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Douglas might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lester has got the better of the exchanges. Douglas pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Lester is looking to land body kicks. Moe Lester is winning the standup battle so far. A nice combination there by Douglas.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Moe Lester's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Douglas! Post fight, Jack Douglas stared into the camera and said 'I am the greatest tactician. I am the greatest submission master. I am the greatest knock out artist. Behold, The War Master and all of my greatness.'.
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Event:
Syn 572 - No Surrender
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1# A big right from St. Georges misses. St. Georges buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from St. Georges. Lester does a little dance to reset his feet. Lester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. St. Georges sees it coming and avoids it easily. It seemed like St. Georges was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. St. Georges takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
St. Georges keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
St. Georges moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. A slow jab from Lester misses its intended target. Lester throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Lester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St. Georges moves away. St. Georges throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
St. Georges throws a body punch but Lester moves out of range. Lester looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St. Georges manages to avoid it. Lester throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. St. Georges steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lester. St. Georges takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Lester definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. St. Georges misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lester.
Lester scores with a jab to the body.#T1# St. Georges getting the better of the striking in that exchange. St. Georges looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lester shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Lester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by St. Georges. Lester tries to move into range but St. Georges moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Lester throws a jab when St. Georges was well out of range. St. Georges misses with a leg kick. The fighters circling - St. Georges throws out the jab but it was never going to land. St. Georges connects with a solid leg kick. St. Georges throws a leg kick but Lester moved away. Lester connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between St. Georges's hands.#CUT# It looks like Gauthier St. Georges has been cut. St. Georges misses with an uppercut
and Lester makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. St. Georges throws an overhand right that lands on Lester's shoulder, as Lester tries to avoid the shot. St. Georges connects with a body shot that sends Lester's belly button to the back. St. Georges uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lester. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. St. Georges slips a jab from Lester. Good leg kick by St. Georges there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
St. Georges throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2# Nice body punch from St. Georges. St. Georges misses with a body shot.
Nice body kick from St. Georges. Lester throws a shot from downtown. St. Georges moves away and avoids it. St. Georges tried to score with a low kick but Lester checks it. St. Georges bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lester's head backwards. St. Georges moves out of range of the strikes. St. Georges throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. St. Georges slips under a jab. Despite the aggression on St. Georges's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. St. Georges throws a shot from downtown. Lester moves away and avoids it. It looked like Lester was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from St. Georges. Lester misses with a kick to the body.
St. Georges misses with a leg kick. St. Georges uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lester. St. Georges throws a jab but it's blocked by Lester. A nice inside leg kick there by St. Georges. That's going to slow Lester down. St. Georges wants to land a leg kick but Lester is out of range. St. Georges throws a solid leg kick but Lester takes the impact on his shin and smiles at St. Georges.#T3# Lester digs a good hook to St. Georges's body.
Lester connects with a body shot. St. Georges misses with a looping left. Lester throws a right hand that misses
and St. Georges counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lester's knee momentarily. A slow jab from Lester misses its intended target. Lester on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by St. Georges. St. Georges obviously looking to wear him down.
St. Georges ducks under a wild hook from Lester. Lester scores with a sloppy right hand. St. Georges should have avoided that one. St. Georges slips a jab from Lester. St. Georges fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lester manages to avoid it. Lester ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Lester tries to move into range but St. Georges moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Lester throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Lester cracks St. Georges with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! St. Georges connects with a solid leg kick. St. Georges swings for the body but Lester moves out of range.
Lester with a body punch. A glancing blow. Lester scores with a crisp jab that stopped St. Georges in his tracks. #T4# St. Georges moves out of range as Lester throws a body kick.
St. Georges lands with a straight right. Lester didn't see that one coming. St. Georges is looking to slow Lester down with leg kicks. Lester is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. St. Georges lands an overhand right. St. Georges throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. St. Georges throws a one two combo.
Lester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
St. Georges throws a hook but Lester blocks it. An attempted straight right counter from Lester misses the target. Lester misses with a looping left. St. Georges avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A big left from Lester misses. It seemed like St. Georges was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Lester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St. Georges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A good leg kick by St. Georges. St. Georges fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lester checks it well. St. Georges avoids the body shot from Lester.
Lester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. St. Georges sees it coming and avoids it easily. Lester cracks a nice hook into St. Georges's ribs. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gauthier St. Georges will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Gauthier St. Georges's cut. 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# Lester with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling St. Georges to score with a decent uppercut. Lester pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A big left from St. Georges misses. Lester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
St. Georges avoids a kick to the body.
Lester misses with a straight left. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by St. Georges.
Lester wants to land a leg kick but St. Georges is out of range. St. Georges displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. St. Georges misses with a telegraphed body shot
and St. Georges takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Lester throws a wild body kick that St. Georges sees coming a mile off. Lester misses with an uppercut
and St. Georges cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Lester pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. St. Georges throws a hook but Lester blocks it. Lester misses with a body shot
and St. Georges counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. St. Georges dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lester. That did some damage! Lester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by St. Georges. Lester throws a body punch but St. Georges moves out of range. #T1# St. Georges falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lester counters with a good low kick that St. Georges was not able to check. St. Georges throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
St. Georges swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lester lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. A jab from St. Georges finds it's way through Lester's defenses. A jab from St. Georges finds it's way through Lester's defenses. Lester explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. St. Georges swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Lester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract St. Georges. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts St. Georges, as that shot connected.
Lester swings for the body but St. Georges moves out of range.
St. Georges lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slow jab from St. Georges misses its intended target. St. Georges walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. 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. Georges misses the shot to the body. Lester stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from St. Georges.#T2# Lester throws an overhand right that lands on St. Georges's shoulder, as St. Georges tries to avoid the shot. Lester lands an overhand right. Lester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St. Georges.
Lester connects with a good right hand that stumbles St. Georges. St. Georges circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Lester throws a chopping leg kick but St. Georges manages to avoid taking any serious damage. St. Georges tries to land a leg kick but Lester saw it coming and moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for St. Georges.
St. Georges connects with a leg kick. Lester looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Lester throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Lester scores with the left hand. St. Georges knows he should have avoided that one. Lester uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before St. Georges has time to react. Lester blocks a jab. St. Georges misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Lester misses with a hook. A cross from St. Georges lands. A big right from St. Georges misses. Lester quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. A slow jab from St. Georges misses its intended target. #T3# St. Georges scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Gauthier St. Georges seems to be getting the better of the standup. St. Georges lands with a nice body kick. A jab from Lester misses. A countering left hand to the body from St. Georges misses. St. Georges tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lester is able to avoid easily. St. Georges punishes Lester's body with a nice straight punch. Lester takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Lester throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. The fighters circling - Lester throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Lester connects with the punch. St. Georges fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lester manages to avoid it. St. Georges misses with a lunging right hand
and Lester counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT# That has opened up Gauthier St. Georges's cut even more. St. Georges misses with a wild body shot. St. Georges scoring well with a low kick there.
St. Georges ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lester moves away. Lester lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! St. Georges connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Gauthier St. Georges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4# A looping hook to the body misses from Lester. St. Georges does a little dance to reset his feet. St. Georges throws a solid leg kick but Lester takes the impact on his shin and smiles at St. Georges. It looked like Lester wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Lester looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lester looking to land some kicks to the body here.
St. Georges keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lester. Lester throws a body punch but St. Georges moves out of range. Lester chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before St. Georges can pounce on him.
St. Georges gets off balance looking for a body kick and Lester counters with a nice uppercut. Lester throws a lazy right hand but St. Georges sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Lester lands the left hand. Lester fakes the leg kick and cracks St. Georges in the body. St. Georges looks for the body kick but Lester saw that one coming. An attempted straight right counter from Lester misses the target. A chopping leg kick lands by St. Georges. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lester throws a lazy right hand but St. Georges sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Lester throws a solid leg kick but St. Georges takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lester. Lester avoids a low kick by using good footwork. A looping hook to the body misses from Lester. St. Georges does a little dance to reset his feet. 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 Moe Lester will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Gauthier St. Georges's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round! #R3# St. Georges fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lester manages to avoid it. St. Georges throws out a loose jab but Lester uses good head movement to avoid it. Good work by Lester as he checks the leg kick. Lester takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
St. Georges dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lester. That did some damage! Lester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St. Georges manages to avoid it. Lester misses with an uppercut. St. Georges moves out of range of the body kick. St. Georges misses with a looping left. Lester throws a looping overhand right but St. Georges ducks down to avoid it. Lester uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from St. Georges. St. Georges misses with a hook
and Lester makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A slapping leg kick lands for St. Georges.
Lester misses with a body shot.
Lester lands with a right hand. Lester misses with a looping left. A left lands for St. Georges.#T1# Lester throws a nice outside leg kick. St. Georges digs a good hook to Lester's body.
St. Georges throws out a loose jab but Lester uses good head movement to avoid it. St. Georges misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lester.
Lester cracks St. Georges with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Lester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St. Georges was well out of range. Poor timing from Lester. St. Georges just misses with a punch to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lester!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lester. St. Georges avoids a kick to the body.
St. Georges walks into a stiff left hand from Lester. St. Georges scores with a punch to the head. Lester takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. St. Georges throws a hook but Lester blocks it. An attempted straight right counter from Lester misses the target. Lester throws a big shot that misses. St. Georges is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. St. Georges wants to slow Lester down by chopping away at his legs. #T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. St. Georges scores with a leg kick.
St. Georges fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Lester blocks a leg kick. Lester misses the jab. St. Georges scoring well with a low kick there.
Lester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
St. Georges moves out of range of the body kick. Lester misses with a straight left. St. Georges feints a counter leg kick. Lester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Jab, jab by St. Georges - just one landing. St. Georges avoids a kick to the body.
St. Georges with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lester has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from St. Georges. The fighters circle momentarily. St. Georges darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. St. Georges takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. St. Georges ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lester moves away.#T3# St. Georges throws a front kick aimed at Lester's knee but Lester avoids it well. Lester swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. St. Georges walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lester checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Lester scores with a nice strike. St. Georges is looking to slow Lester down with leg kicks. Lester misses the jab. Lester throws a shot from downtown. St. Georges moves away and avoids it. St. Georges feints and then cracks Lester's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lester down. Lester avoids the body shot from St. Georges.
Lester appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. St. Georges misses with an uppercut
and Lester counters with a lovely shot to the body. Lester checks a low kick from St. Georges. Lester takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. St. Georges has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lester. St. Georges throws a body shot but no joy. St. Georges misses with an uppercut. Lester saw that one coming. Lester steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from St. Georges. That one must have hurt. Lester throws an overhand right that lands on St. Georges's shoulder, as St. Georges tries to avoid the shot. Lester looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lester. #T4# Lester throws a shot from downtown. St. Georges moves away and avoids it. St. Georges slips a straight right by Lester. St. Georges connects with an inside leg kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. St. Georges digs a good hook to Lester's body.
Lester scores with a leg kick.
St. Georges bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lester's head backwards. Lester throws the left hand but St. Georges avoids the punch easily. St. Georges throws a leg kick and Lester counters with a nice uppercut. Lester pushes St. Georges away with a front kick. St. Georges smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. St. Georges moves out of range as Lester throws a body kick.
Lester just misses with a punch to the body.
Lester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. St. Georges moves away from the strike by Lester. St. Georges connects with a leg kick. Lester looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. St. Georges throws an off balance right hand
and Lester counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Gauthier St. Georges. Well St. Georges has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30 Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gauthier St. Georges!
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Syn 569 - Heavy Lies The Crown
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1# A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Lester does a little dance to reset his feet. Lester throws out a counter right but Sackett avoids it with no problem.#CL# Sackett clinches up against the cage. Lester misses with a hook from the clinch. A right hook to the body lands for Sackett.
A hook to the body from Sackett.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lester. Sackett lands with a short shot to the head. Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Lester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sackett's elbow. A short body shot lands from Sackett as the two fighters clinch.
Sackett blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A short right from Sackett on the inside. Lester tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.
Sackett digs a right hand into Lester's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lester's gas tank. Lester looks winded! Lester misses with a short punch on the inside. Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside. Sackett misses with the head strike.
Lester has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
#T1# Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Lester misses with a short punch on the inside. Lester throws a head punch that misses. Lester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lester misses with some punches.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Lester misses with a punch on the inside.
Lester working aggressively here.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Sackett pushes Lester back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Lester.
A shot in the inside from Sackett. Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
Lester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lester tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.
Sackett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Lester tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.
Sackett lands a body punch. Sackett lands a shot to the body.#T2# Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett. Sackett looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. A quick uppercut on the inside from Sackett. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sackett misses with some punches.
Sackett gets through Lester's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A short right from Sackett. A short right from Sackett. Sackett scores with a hook to the body. Lester misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land. Sackett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Lester. Good body shot from Sackett.
Sackett presses Lester against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lester misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett tries a body shot but Lester blocks it.
Lester working some nice short punches in the clinch. Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Lester avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage. Sackett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lester backwards. #T3# Lester lands a body punch in the clinch. Lester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lester lands a hook to the side of the head. Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Lester avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lester. Sackett scores with an uppercut up the middle. Sackett blocks an uppercut.
#BC2# Lester escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sackett throws a leg kick and Lester counters with a thumping low kick. Lester throws a lazy right hand but Sackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Sackett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lester is able to avoid easily. Lester throws a hook to the side of Sackett's head but Sackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. The fighters circling - Lester throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Mordecai Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett slips under a jab. A cross from Sackett lands. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lester, right into the meat.
Sackett throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lester takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. A good leg kick by Sackett. Sackett misses with a straight right. Lester doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Lester throws a hook but Sackett avoids it easily. Sackett thuds his right hand into Lester's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Lester throws a poor cross that misses
#CL# and Sackett counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sackett. Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Sackett misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sackett. A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land. Lester has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sackett seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lester can turn it around.#BC2# Lester breaks the clinch.
Nice body punch from Lester. Sackett throws a body kick that misses and Lester counters with a stiff right hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lester throws the left hand but Sackett avoids the punch easily. Lester takes one to the chin there. Lester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mordecai Sackett dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Lester digs a good body shot into Sackett's ribs. Sackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lester misses with a straight right. Sackett misses with a hook. Lester ducked under it nicely. Lester misses with a straight left. Lester finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lester connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Lester moves out of range as Sackett strikes. A little jabbing left from Lester on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Lester throws a looping overhand right but Sackett ducks down to avoid it. Lester lands with a cross. Sackett thumps Lester with a low kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big left from Lester misses. Lester misses with a body shot.
Sackett lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lester defending well as Sackett loads up on a big left hand. Lester appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Sackett's corner calls for a 1-2. Sackett obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1# Sackett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lester is out of range. Sackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lester has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Lester avoids a kick to the body.
Sackett thumps Lester with a low kick. Lester pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Lester pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Lester checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Nice jab there from Sackett. Sackett scores with a leg kick.
Lester throws a front kick that sends Sackett stumbling back into the cage. Sackett works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Lester jabbing away but nothing is landing. Sackett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. The fighters circling - Lester throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Sackett throwing a counter right hand but Lester manages to avoid it. Lester throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Sackett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2##CL# Sackett rushes Lester and presses him up against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lester struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Lester prevents a body shot from Sackett. Lester misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Sackett.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Sackett here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Lester. Sackett can't find room to land a body shot as Lester controls the action.
Sackett blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Sackett scores with a nice short uppercut. Lester's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Sackett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Lester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch. Lester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lester lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A body shot lands from Sackett.
Sackett lands a body shot. Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Lester.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land. #T3# Lester lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sackett backwards. #BC2# Lester manages to break the clinch.
Sackett thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lester if he has to take too many more of those.
Mordecai Sackett is winning the standup battle so far. Sackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lester has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Sackett misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lester was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Sackett throws a body kick that misses. A countering left hand to the body from Lester misses. Sackett misses with a hook. Lester ducked under it nicely. Lester swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Lester moves out of range of the body kick. Lester lands with a shot to the body. Lester throws a hook to the side of Sackett's head but Sackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Sackett slips under a jab from Lester. Lester looks to land a right hand but Sackett moved out of range. Lester misses with a jab to the body
and Sackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Lester with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sackett to score with a decent uppercut. Sackett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lester connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sackett scrambles back to his feet.#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lester throws a lazy uppercut
and Sackett counters with a thumping low kick. Lester moves out of range of the body kick. Lester now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Lester looks to land a right hand but Sackett moved out of range. Lester misses with an uppercut. A slapping leg kick lands for Sackett.
Sackett misses with a kick to the body.
Sackett blocks a jab. Sackett lands with a cross. Sackett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lester looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lester. An inside leg kick lands from Sackett. Lester will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lester with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sackett to score with a decent uppercut. Lester scores with a sloppy right hand. Sackett should have avoided that one. Lester misses with a looping right. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mordecai Sackett 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. #R3# Lester takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses. Sackett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Lester lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Sackett misses with a low kick. Lester takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lester avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sackett throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL# Sackett closes the distance and clinches. Mordecai Sackett has scored more points in the clinch so far. Sackett scores with a shot to the side of Lester's head. Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Lester uses good head movement to avoid it. Lester can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sackett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lester lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards. A quick uppercut on the inside from Sackett. Lester takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A hook to the body from Sackett.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land. A short uppercut from Sackett. #T1# A shot in the inside from Sackett. Lester presses Sackett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Sackett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A short right from Sackett. Lester can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
Sackett tries a body shot but Lester blocks it.
Lester blocks a body shot from Sackett. Lester blocking some punches.
Sackett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lester can do to turn this around? A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land. Lester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Sackett is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lester to keep the fight standing. Lester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lester misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Lester fails to land. Sackett lands a hook that snaps the head of Lester backwards. Sackett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lesters head. Sackett lands with a short head shot on the inside. Lester misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Lester.
#T2# Sackett misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lester lands a right hand. Lester's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lester misses with a body punch.
Lester misses with a hook from the clinch. Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lester blocks an uppercut.
Sackett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lester's efforts to push away. Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Sackett lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Lester controls his hands.
A short right from Lester. Lester misses with a hook from the clinch. Lester can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
Sackett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A right hand to the body from Lester.
#T3# Sackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2# Lester breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lester misses with a shot to the body and Sackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Sackett lands a leg kick that knocks Lester off balance momentarily. A thudding body kick lands there by Sackett!
Lester swings away with a leg kick that misses. Lester looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range. Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Lester is just out of range. Lester throws a good cross that connects.
Sackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sackett moves out of range of the strikes. Lester takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses. Lester on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Nice straight punches there by Sackett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sackett. Sackett 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! Sackett on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4# Sackett connects with a leg kick. Lester looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Lester walks into a jab. Lester misses with a looping left. Lester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lester 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 Sackett has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sackett and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Sackett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lester swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Sackett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Sackett throws a leg kick that misses. Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Sackett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Sackett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. A big right from Sackett misses. Sackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lester has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mordecai Sackett clearly takes that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R4# Lester misses with a low kick as Sackett jumps back. Sackett lands a jab. Sackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lester has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Sackett throws a body kick that misses. Sackett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lester stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Lester misses with a straight right. Crunch! Sackett slams his shin into Lester's torso. Lester has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sackett. Sackett throws out a loose jab but Lester uses good head movement to avoid it. Lester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Lester. Lester has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lester there as he acknowledges the shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sackett lands a nice shot that snaps Lester's head back.
Sackett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lester is able to avoid easily. Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body. A clash of legs there as Lester blocks the low kick.#T1# Sackett throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Lester let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Sackett keeps Lester at a distance using the push kick. Lester has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sackett. Lester staying out of range there. A slapping leg kick lands for Sackett.
Lester tests Sackett's chin there with a solid looking shot. Lester misses the body punch and Lester takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Lester chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sackett can pounce on him.
Sackett takes a swing at Lester's ribcage but misses. Lester sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Lester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sackett. Sackett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Nice shot lands for Sackett. A big right from Lester misses. Lester swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lester catches Sackett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Lester pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Sackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lester. An attempted straight right counter from Sackett misses the target. Sackett throws a hook but Lester avoids it easily. Sackett loads up on a big right hand but Lester slips the punch. A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett. Sackett cracks Lester with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. A nice inside leg kick there by Sackett. That's going to slow Lester down. Sackett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Sackett misses with a right hand and Lester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Lester misses with a straight left. An inside leg kick from Lester misses. Sackett lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. A kick lands to the mid section there for Lester.#T3# Lester takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Sackett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Sackett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lester at a distance.
Sackett lands with a right hand. Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lester manages to avoid it. Lester fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sackett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett. Sackett blocks a low kick nicely. Lester has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sackett. Good exchange - Lester coming out on top. Lester misses with a straight left. Lester misses with an uppercut
and Sackett counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Lester misses with an uppercut
and Sackett counters with a good low kick that Lester was not able to check. Sackett feints and then cracks Lester's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lester down. #T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lester misses the shot to the body. Sackett jabs Lester right on the nose. Lester blinks but takes it well. A nice inside leg kick there by Sackett. That's going to slow Lester down. Sackett throws a leg kick but Lester sees it coming and moves out of range. Lester throws a right hand that misses
and Sackett counters with a good low kick that Lester was not able to check. A punch lands to the side of Lester 's head but he takes it in his stride. Nice body kick from Sackett. Sackett sizes up Lester with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Nice straight punches there by Sackett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sackett. Sackett slips a jab from Lester. Sackett throws an overhand right that lands on Lester's shoulder, as Lester tries to avoid the shot. Lester looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Lester throws out a loose jab but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it. A good leg kick by Lester. Sackett throws a leg kick and Lester counters with a stiff right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mordecai Sackett had his way with Moe Lester in that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R5# Lester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it. Lester ducks under a wild hook from Sackett. Sackett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lester can pounce on him.
Lester scores with a hook to the body. Sackett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Sackett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lester's head. Sackett connects with a jab. Lester has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Lester misses with a looping left. Sackett cracks Lester with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Lester doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Sackett's corner calls for a 1-2. Sackett obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lester has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sackett. Sackett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Sackett avoids the body shot from Lester.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sackett throws a quick inside leg kick. Sackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lester. That did some damage!#T1# Sackett lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lester checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice straight punches there by Sackett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sackett. Sackett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. That kick from Lester tenderised Sackett's leg. Sackett is trying to keep his angry face on. Sackett jabbing away but nothing is landing. Sackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lester's calf. Lester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it. Lester takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it. It appears Sackett was looking to counter with a kick there. Lester misses with a body kick. Sackett thumps Lester with a low kick. Lester throws a looping overhand right but Sackett ducks down to avoid it. As Lester backs away, Sackett returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL# Sackett moves into range and clinches up with Lester.#T2# Lester lands with a right to the head. Lester digs a right hand into Sackett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sackett's gas tank. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sackett blocks a body shot from Lester. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett. Lester makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Sackett misses with the head strike.
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Lester avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Lester. Sackett working some nice short punches in the clinch. Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lester lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2# Sackett is rocked! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lester. Oh Sackett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Sackett scores with a shot to the side of Lester's head. Sackett seems to have got his legs back now. A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett. Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Lester controls his hands.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Lester.
Lester misses with a punch to the body.
Moe Lester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##BC2# Lester pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Sackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Sackett wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Good leg kick by Sackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lester digs a good body shot into Sackett's ribs. Sackett tries to land a body kick and Lester counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Lester just misses with a punch to the body.
Lester is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lester circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lester counters with a body kick. Lester throws a hook but Sackett blocks it. Lester misses with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Sackett. Sackett connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lester momentarily.
Lester takes a body punch but keeps moving. Sackett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lester. Sackett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4# Sackett scores with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sackett. Sackett scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Lester throws a poor cross that misses
letting Sackett counter with a right hand. Good work by Lester as he checks the leg kick. Lester misses with a body kick. Sackett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Sackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lester. A looping hook to the body misses from Lester. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet. Sackett connects with a leg kick. Lester looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Lester avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lester connects with a body shot. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sackett.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Mordecai Sackett showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sackett, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Glass scores the fight 50:45 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mordecai Sackett! Mordecai Sackett retains his lightweight title! Mordecai Sackett decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Syn 566 - State of Mind
Date: Feb 23, 2018 |
#R1# Lester's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spectre under the eye. Spectre stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Lester misses with a straight right. Lester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spectre manages to avoid it. Spectre scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Spectre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lester.
Spectre moves out of range of the strikes. Nice defenses there by Lester. Spectre moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Lester has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Spectre connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lester. Lester circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Nice body kick from Lester. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lester works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Spectre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lester counters with a left to the body. Spectre slips under a jab. Spectre tests Lester's chin there with a solid looking shot. Spectre misses with a straight left. A looping hook to the body misses from Lester. Spectre does a little dance to reset his feet. Lester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Spectre throws a hook to the side of Lester's head but Lester sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Moe Lester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Spectre looks to land a right hand but Lester moved out of range. Spectre defending well as Lester loads up on a big left hand. Spectre shoots in but no luck this time. Spectre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Spectre moves out of range as Lester strikes. A nice combination there by Spectre.
Lester jabbing away but nothing is landing. Lester lands a jab. The fighters circling - Lester throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Serge Spectre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lester takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Spectre with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lester to score with a decent uppercut. Spectre blocks the body kick.
Lester throws the kick towards the body but Spectre avoids it. Lester uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spectre. Lester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spectre takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Spectre looks to throw a body kick and Lester counters with an outside leg kick.
Lester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2# Lester takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Lester missing with a left hand there. Spectre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Spectre looks to land a right hand but Lester moved out of range. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spectre. Lester looks like he wants to counter punch here. A solid leg kick lands there for Lester.
Spectre takes a swing at Lester's ribcage but misses. Spectre is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice body kick there by Lester. Spectre tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Spectre throws the kick towards the body but Lester avoids it. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spectre is defended easily by Lester. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serge Spectre. That's going to take a lot out of him. Spectre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lester. Lester looks to land a left hand but Spectre moved out of range nicely.#T3# Lester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spectre. Lester avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Lester ducks right into an uppercut from Spectre. #TD# Spectre looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lester!#ES2# Lester sneaks out the side door and pushes Spectre away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Lester misses with a looping left. Jab from Lester. This has been an exciting period of action! Lester throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spectre. Spectre misses with an uppercut. Lester saw that one coming. Lester throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Spectre blocks a low kick nicely. Lester moves out of range as Spectre strikes. Lester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spectre throws a hook but Lester blocks it. Spectre throws an off balance right hand
and Lester counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4# Spectre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lester. That did some damage! Lester moves out of range of the strikes. Lester takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Spectre takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Spectre really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Spectre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Spectre closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Spectre moves out of range of the body kick from Lester.
Spectre is looking to counter with head kicks. Spectre throws a shot from downtown. Lester moves away and avoids it. Lester leaves Spectre with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Lester digs a good body shot into Spectre's ribs. Spectre checks a leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Spectre throws a looping overhand right but Lester ducks down to avoid it. Spectre 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.
Lester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spectre.
Spectre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lester. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Lester 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# A jab from Lester misses. Spectre throws the kick towards the body but Lester avoids it. Spectre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Lester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Lester comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Lester pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Spectre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lester.
Lester blocks a low kick nicely. Good work by Lester as he checks the leg kick. Spectre clobbers Lester with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Lester thows a left - swing and a miss! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Spectre throws a leg kick which misses Lester's front leg but catches the back leg as Lester tries to avoid it. Lester closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. A jab lands there for Lester. Lester with a nice cross. Lester dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1# Lester misses with a right hand and Spectre counters with a slapping leg kick. Spectre looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Lester appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Spectre connects with a solid leg kick. Lester ducks under a wild hook from Spectre. Spectre moves out of range as Lester strikes. Nice shot lands for Spectre. Spectre moves out of range of the body kick. Spectre throws a leg kick but Lester sees it coming and moves out of range. Spectre connects with a looping right hand.
Lester takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A head kick misses from Spectre. Lester throws an overhand right that lands on Spectre's shoulder, as Spectre tries to avoid the shot. Spectre misses with a combination
letting Lester counter with a right hand. A looping hook to the body misses from Lester. Spectre does a little dance to reset his feet. Spectre shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lester eats them both and turns towards Spectre to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. 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! Spectre lands with a shot to the body. #T2# A punch lands to the side of Spectre 's head but he takes it in his stride. Spectre misses the shot to the body. Spectre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lester.
Spectre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spectre checks a leg kick. A jab from Spectre misses. Spectre ducks under a wild hook from Lester. Spectre thows a leg kick but Lester checks it and Lester counters with a nice uppercut. Spectre dips to his left and cracks Lester with an uppercut! Lester throws a leg kick but Spectre checks it. Spectre moves forwards but Lester connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD# Spectre fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lester to the ground. Spectre is now in Lester's guard. Spectre working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lester's head. Lester wants to stand and escape but Spectre is having none of it. #T3# Spectre throws a strike but Lester rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Lester won't allow Spectre to sweep him here. #SU2# Lester decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Lester scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Spectre throws a lazy right hand but Lester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Lester misses with a body kick. Lester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spectre sees it coming and avoids it easily. Spectre scores with a head kick. Lester tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Spectre lands a really nice looking cross but Lester seems unphased.
Lester throws a wild body kick that Spectre sees coming a mile off. A jab from Spectre misses. Nice takedown defense from Lester. No joy for Spectre on that attempt. #T4# Lester scores with a hook. Spectre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lester was well out of range. Poor timing from Spectre. Lester slips under a jab from Spectre. Lester looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Lester slips under a jab from Spectre. Spectre scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lester doesn't seem bothered though. Spectre takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Lester wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Spectre throws a leg kick enabling Lester to counter with a crisp jab. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spectre, as that shot connected.
Lester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spectre. Moe Lester seems to be getting the better of the standup. Spectre misses with a low kick.
Spectre slips under a jab from Lester. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lester lands a nice shot to the body.
Spectre throws a wild body kick that Lester sees coming a mile off. Spectre throws a hook but Lester blocks it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Moe Lester will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# Lester connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Spectre slips a jab from Lester. Lester moves into range and connects with a jab. Lester stuffs the takedown attempt from Spectre. Spectre gets slowly back to his feet. Lester misses with a looping left. Spectre pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Nice defenses there by Lester. Lester looks to land a right hand but Spectre moved out of range. Spectre looks to land a right hand but Lester moved out of range. Lester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Spectre misses with an uppercut. Lester saw that one coming. Lester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spectre moves away. Lester throws a jab but it's blocked by Spectre. Lester throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Spectre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lester. Lester lands with a shot to the body. #T1# Lester is looking to land body kicks. Spectre throws a jab when Lester was well out of range. Spectre misses with a left hand and Lester makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Lester throws an overhand right that lands on Spectre's shoulder, as Spectre tries to avoid the shot. Lester with a body punch. A glancing blow. Lester on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lester throws a hook but Spectre blocks it. Lester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Lester takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lester avoids the body shot from Spectre.
Spectre cracks Lester with a good jab. Spectre thuds his shin into the meat of Lester's side. Spectre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lester. Spectre throws a jab when Lester was well out of range. Lester checks the leg kick nicely there.
Serge Spectre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Spectre misses with a body kick. Spectre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lester. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lester pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Lester pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Nice jab there from Spectre. Lester takes a swing at Spectre's ribcage but misses. Spectre changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Lester slips a jab from Spectre. Lester misses with a body shot
and Spectre counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Lester is looking to slow Spectre down with leg kicks. Lester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spectre moves away. Lester ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Lester scores with a jab. Lester slips a jab and a cross from Spectre.
Nice defenses there by Lester.#T3# Lester scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spectre in his tracks. Spectre throws a lazy right hand but Lester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Spectre misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Lester on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Lester scores with a kick to the midsection. Lester pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Lester blocks a jab. Spectre drops his hands momentarily and Lester takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Nice cross by Lester. Spectre connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lester's hands. Lester lands a really nice looking cross but Spectre seems unphased.
Spectre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lester. Lester darts in and out, connecting with a jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lester throws a body kick that misses. Spectre misses with a takedown and Lester counters with an outside leg kick.
#T4# Spectre misses with a straight right. Spectre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lester was well out of range. Poor timing from Spectre. Lester has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lester. Spectre shrugs it off though. Lester stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Nice shot by Lester. Spectre slips a straight right by Lester. Spectre tries to score with a low kick but Lester moves his leg out of the way. Lester fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Lester moves into range and connects with a jab. Lester scores with a shot to the body.
Spectre scores with a hook. Lester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A nice side step and Lester releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Lester throws the kick towards the body but Spectre avoids it. Moe Lester is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Lester lands a nice hook to Spectre's body. Spectre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! Moe Lester comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Lester has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moe Lester!
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Event:
Syn 561 - Any Given Day
Date: Jan 19, 2018 |
#R1# Matus avoids the body shot from Lester.
Matus moves out of range of the body kick from Lester.
Matus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. And Lester counters with a quick kick to the body but Matus blocks it. Lester misses with a low kick.
Lester definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Matus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lester has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Lester swings widly with a right hand
and Matus counters with a stiff right hand. Lester misses the jab. Matus avoids a kick to the body.
Matus throws a jab but it's blocked by Lester. Matus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lester misses with an uppercut. Matus saw that one coming. Lester misses with a wild body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lester looks to land a right hand but Matus moved out of range. Matus thows a left - swing and a miss! Lester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matus.
Lester misses with a lunging right hand
and Matus counters with a stiff right hand. Lester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matus.
#T1# Matus slips a jab from Lester. Matus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Lester lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matus tries a quick counter leg kick but Lester is wise to it. Matus misses with a low kick as Lester jumps back. Matus throws a body kick that misses. Matus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lester.
Matus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Lester looks to throw a body kick and Matus counters with a nice uppercut. Matus thuds a left hand into Lester's body. Matus throws a leg kick and Lester counters with a good low kick that Matus was not able to check. Lester throws the left hand but Matus avoids the punch easily. Matus is looking to slow Lester down with leg kicks. Matus checks a leg kick. Lester pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Matus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Matus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lester on the side of the head. Don Juan Matus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Matus misses with a left hand and Lester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2# A jab from Matus does it's job there. Lester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lester blocks a jab. Lester works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Matus tries a head kick but it misses.
Matus swings for the body but Lester moves out of range.
Matus throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Lester counters with a nice body shot. Lester misses with an uppercut. Matus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Matus misses with a kick to the body.
Lester throws a body punch but Matus moves out of range. Matus counters with a body kick. A nice inside leg kick there by Matus. That's going to slow Lester down. Matus throws a series of punches but Lester moves out of range. Lester looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big right from Lester misses. Lester thuds his right hand into Matus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3# Matus thows a left - swing and a miss! Lester missing with a left hand there. Matus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Lester slips a jab from Matus. Lester throws a body punch but Matus moves out of range. A nice inside leg kick there by Matus. That's going to slow Lester down. Lester uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matus. Matus throws a looping overhand right but Lester ducks down to avoid it. Lester looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Nice shot by Matus. Lester connects with a crisp jab. Matus throws a shot to the body.
Matus throws out a powerful jab. Lester changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Lester misses the shot to the body. Matus throws a fast counter high kick but Lester manages to duck under it in time. Lester just misses with a punch to the body.
Lester lands with a nice body punch. #T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Lester throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Matus throws a chopping leg kick but Lester manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Lester swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Matus thumps Lester with a low kick. Matus swings widly with a right hand
enabling Lester to counter with a crisp jab. Matus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lester. Lester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lester takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lester throws a push kick but Matus slaps the foot to one side. Lester misses with a kick to the body.
Lester bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Matus throws a nice inside leg kick. Lester fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Matus scores with a decent looking hook. Matus takes one on the button. A decent looking cross lands there for Matus. 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 Moe Lester will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Lester works Matus's body with a nice hook. Matus connects with a looping right hand.
Matus thuds a left hand into Lester's body. Lester throws a body punch but Matus moves out of range. A jab from Matus finds it's way through Lester's defenses. Moe Lester is winning the standup battle so far. Lester throws a leg kick and Matus counters with a stiff right hand. Lester throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matus counters with a nice uppercut. Matus lands with a nice body kick. Lester moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lester crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Matus - the referee stops the clock and Lester gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Matus. Lester manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lester thows a left - swing and a miss! Lester looks to land a left hand but Matus moved out of range nicely. The fighters circle momentarily. Matus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lester, right into the meat.
Lester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matus throws out the jab. Matus 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.
#T1# Lester connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matus's hands. Matus takes one on the button. Lester is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Matus cracks a nice hook into Lester's ribs. Matus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lester scoring well with a low kick there.
Lester throws a nice outside leg kick. A cross from Lester lands. A leg kick checked by Lester. A chopping leg kick lands by Matus. Lester throws a big shot that misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lester pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Lester on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2# Matus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Lester throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Matus counters with a stiff right hand. Lester misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lester was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Matus defending well as Lester loads up on a big left hand. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Matus - that will leave a mark!
Matus dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Matus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Matus throws a hook but Lester blocks it. Lester throws out a leg kick but Matus moves out of range and Lester only half commits. Lester looks to land a right hand but Matus moved out of range. Lester takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Lester throws a wild body kick that Matus sees coming a mile off. Lester on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Matus scoring well with a low kick there.
#T3# Matus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lester. Good shot there by Matus. Matus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lester. Lester slips under a jab from Matus. Matus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Matus throws an off balance right hand
and Lester counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Lester misses with a body kick. Lester blocks a head kick by Matus.
Matus moves out of range of the body kick. Lester connects with a single shot there. Lester misses with a straight right. Matus scores with a shot to the body.
Lester misses with a hook. Lester throws a push kick but Matus slaps the foot to one side. #T4# Matus thumps Lester with a low 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! Matus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Lester throws a low kick but Matus avoids it. Lester steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Matus. That one must have hurt. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lester. Matus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Matus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Lester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Matus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lester looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Lester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lester is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Matus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lester thuds his right hand into Matus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Matus moves out of range of the body kick from Lester.
Matus throws a hook to the side of Lester's head but Lester sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Lester is looking to counter punch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Don Juan Matus will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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# Lester takes one to the side of the head.
Lester on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lester is looking to land body kicks. Lester scores with a punch to the head. Matus scores with a body shot.
Lester takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lester scores with a hook to the body. Matus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Matus misses with a hook. Lester ducked under it nicely. A slow jab from Lester misses its intended target. Lester throws a leg kick and Matus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Lester lands an overhand right. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lester crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Matus - the referee stops the clock and Lester gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Matus. Lester manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. This has been an exciting period of action! Matus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lester moves away. An attempted straight right counter from Lester misses the target. Lester moves out of range of the body kick from Matus.
#T1# Matus is looking to slow Lester down with leg kicks. Lester connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Lester scores with a jab to the jaw. Matus throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Lester counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Lester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matus. Matus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lester has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Matus. Matus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lester counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Matus thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lester if he has to take too many more of those.
Lester throws a push kick but Matus slaps the foot to one side. Matus throws a hook but Lester blocks it. Lester loads up on a big right hand but Matus slips the punch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice defenses there by Matus. Matus steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T2# Matus ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Lester swings and misses with a shot to the body and Matus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Lester throws a jab when Matus was well out of range. Lester misses with a body shot.
Matus throws a body shot but no joy. Lester throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matus! But no joy. Lester with a jab. Matus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lester takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matus throws out a loose jab but Lester uses good head movement to avoid it. Lester lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Lester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Matus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lester.#T3# Matus is looking to score with low kicks. Lester lands with a nice body punch. Lester dips to his left and cracks Matus with an uppercut! Lester throws a big shot that misses. Matus lands a nice looking body shot.
Matus is looking to slow Lester down with leg kicks. Matus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lester quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Matus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lester. Matus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Matus checks a leg kick. Lester chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matus can pounce on him.
Lester moves away from the strike by Matus. The crowd cheers as Lester lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matus doesn't seem phased though. Matus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T4# Lester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matus was well out of range. Poor timing from Lester. Lester ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Lester will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Matus walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lester. Matus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Lester lands a jab to the nose. Matus throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Lester slips a straight right by Matus. Matus avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Lester misses with a kick to the body.
Matus throws a hook but Lester avoids it easily. Matus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A telegraphed right hand from Matus misses the target. Matus throws a jab but it's blocked by Lester. Matus looks to land a body kick but Lester moved away.
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 Moe Lester. Well Lester 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moe Lester!
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Event:
Syn 556 - Legerity
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1# Douglas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Douglas jabs at Lester's body. Jack Douglas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lester stuns Douglas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Douglas misses the body punch letting Lester counter with a right hand. Douglas thuds his shin into the meat of Lester's side. Douglas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lester throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Douglas looks like he wants to counter punch here. Lester throws out a loose jab but Douglas uses good head movement to avoid it. Lester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Douglas throws out a counter right but Lester avoids it with no problem. Douglas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Douglas. Douglas throws a body punch but Lester moves out of range. Douglas misses with a looping left. Douglas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lester. That did some damage! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Douglas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Douglas there as he acknowledges the shot. Lester jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Douglas ducks under a wild hook from Lester. Douglas slips under a jab from Lester. Douglas lands a leg kick that knocks Lester off balance momentarily.#T1# Douglas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lester. Lester throws out a loose jab but Douglas uses good head movement to avoid it. Lester lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Douglas throws a body shot but no joy. A quick step to the side and Lester tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Lester slips a jab from Douglas. Lester throwing a counter right hand but Douglas manages to avoid it. A telegraphed right hand from Lester misses the target. Lester has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Douglas finds it's way round the side to connect with Lester's head. Douglas throws the left hand but Lester avoids the punch easily. Douglas misses with an uppercut. Douglas moves into range and connects with a jab. Lester takes one to the side of the head.
Lester tries to move into range but Douglas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Douglas misses with a looping left. Lester moves out of range of the strikes. Lester misses with a straight right. Lester thuds his shin into the meat of Douglas's side. This has been an exciting period of action! Lester slips under a jab. Lester throws a looping overhand right but Douglas ducks down to avoid it. #T2# Lester lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Douglas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lester sees it coming and avoids it easily. Lester looks to throw the jab but Douglas is out of range. Lester throws a hook but Douglas blocks it. A little jabbing left from Douglas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Douglas slips under a jab. Douglas tries to move into range but Lester moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT# It looks like Jack Douglas has been cut. Lester misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Lester slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Douglas throws a body punch but Lester moves out of range. It appears Lester was looking to counter with a kick there. Douglas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD2# Douglas closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lester quickly recovers to half guard. Douglas thows a huge punch but Lester dodges it nicely.
Lester blocking the ground and pound attempt from Douglas. Lester looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lester has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Douglas slips a nice elbow through Lester's hands, connecting with Lester's forehead.#T3# Douglas working over Lester with some ground and pound. Lester looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Douglas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2# Douglas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lester has managed to free his arm - good work. Lester is trying to stand.
#ES# Lester manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Douglas keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Lester throws a punch but it's blocked by Douglas. Lester lands a nice shot to the body. A frustrated look appears on Douglas's face as he tries to break the clinch. A nice left hand lands by Douglas.
Lester prevents a body shot from Douglas. #BC2# Douglas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Douglas slips under a jab. Douglas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4# Lester slips a jab from Douglas. Lester looks to score with a jab to the body but Douglas is just out of range. Lester listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Douglas looks to land a right hand but Lester moved out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Lester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Nice cross by Douglas. Lester pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Lester looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Douglas misses with a shot to the body and Lester counters with a nice body kick.
Lester is looking to land body kicks. Lester throws a quick inside leg kick. Douglas blocks a jab. Lester doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Douglas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good shot there by Lester. Lester misses with a low kick.
Lester keeps Douglas at a distance using the push kick. 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 Moe Lester will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Jack Douglas's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Lester looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. A slow jab from Lester misses its intended target. Lester connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Lester with a hook. Douglas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Douglas dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Douglas jabs Lester to the body, keeping him at a distance. Lester throws a jab when Douglas was well out of range. Douglas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lester.
A counter left hand to the body from Lester misses its target. Douglas just misses with a punch to the body.
Douglas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Douglas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Lester throws a hook but Douglas avoids it easily. Douglas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Douglas staying out of range there. Lester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Douglas manages to avoid it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lester throws a body shot but no joy. Douglas lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1# Lester connects with a crisp jab. Lester 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.
Lester looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A swing and a miss from Lester. It seemed like Douglas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A left lands for Douglas. Douglas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lester takes a step back to recover. Douglas lands a glancing blow to the side of Lester's head. Douglas takes a swing at Lester's ribcage but misses. Lester checks a low kick from Douglas. Douglas misses with a leg kick and Lester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Good standup being displayed there by Douglas as he connects with a hook. Douglas throws a poor cross that misses
and Lester counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A nice leg kick lands there from Douglas. Douglas throws the left hand but Lester avoids the punch easily. Douglas takes a shot right to the bread basket. Moe Lester is winning the standup battle so far. Douglas connects with a nice looking jab.
#T2# Lester throws a hook but Douglas avoids it easily. A good leg kick by Douglas. Lester scores with a body shot.
Douglas lands with a shot to the body. A shot to the liver by Douglas. Beautiful body shot. Douglas moves out of range of the body kick from Lester.
Lester looks to land a left hand but Douglas moved out of range nicely. Lester pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Douglas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lester's hands. Lester throws the left hand but Douglas avoids the punch easily. Douglas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lesters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Douglas takes a swing at Lester's ribcage but misses. Lester quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Lester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Douglas. Douglas misses the shot to the body. Douglas slips a straight right by Lester. Lester looks to land a body kick but Douglas moved away.#T3# Lester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Douglas. A slow jab from Lester misses its intended target. Lester connects with the punch. Lester throws a looping overhand right but Douglas ducks down to avoid it. Douglas misses with a looping right. Douglas missing with a left hand there. Lester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Douglas moves out of range of the body kick from Lester.
Douglas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Douglas is looking to score with low kicks. A jab from Lester misses. Douglas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lester has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Lester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Douglas moves away. Lester throws the left hand but Douglas avoids the punch easily. Douglas motions for Lester to come forward. Douglas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. The fighters circling - Lester throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Douglas jabs at Lester's body. Lester moves out of range of the body kick. A slow jab from Lester misses its intended target. #T4# Douglas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Lester works the jab nicely. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Douglas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Lester connects with an inside leg kick. Lester looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Lester ducks under a wild hook from Douglas. Douglas cracks Lester with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Lester lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Douglas throws the kick towards the body but Lester avoids it. Lester takes one to the chin there. Lester throws a push kick but Douglas slaps the foot to one side. Douglas throws a chopping leg kick but Lester manages to avoid taking any serious damage. A decent looking body kick lands there for Lester. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lester throws a lazy right hand but Douglas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Lester throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd cheers as Douglas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lester doesn't seem phased though. Douglas is looking to slow Lester down with leg kicks. 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 Moe Lester will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Jack Douglas's cut. 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. #R3# Douglas misses with a body kick. Lester throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Lester thuds a left hand into Douglas's body. Lester throws a half hearted mid kick. Douglas throws a head kick that misses and Lester counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Douglas throws a body punch but Lester moves out of range. Douglas misses with a hook
and Lester counters with a nice uppercut. Douglas blocks a jab. Lester pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Lester takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Lester missing with a left hand there. Douglas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lester takes one on the button. Douglas lands a right hook to the body.
Lester throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Douglas to counter with a crisp jab. Lester scores with a jab 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! Lester lands with an overhand left. A cross from Douglas lands.#T1# Douglas misses with a hook. Lester ducked under it nicely. Douglas cracks Lester with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Lester throws a jab but it's blocked by Douglas. Douglas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Lester throws the left hand but Douglas avoids the punch easily. Douglas throws a good cross that connects.
Douglas looks for the body kick but Lester saw that one coming. Lester misses the shot to the body. Douglas misses with a body kick. Douglas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lester throws out the jab. Lester misses with a body kick. Lester scores with a sloppy right hand. Douglas should have avoided that one. Lester looks to land a right hand but Douglas moved out of range. Douglas throws a lazy right hand but Lester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. It looked like Lester was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Douglas. Douglas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lester moves out of range of the strikes.#T2# Lester throws an overhand right that lands on Douglas's shoulder, as Douglas tries to avoid the shot. Douglas follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Douglas throws a body shot but no joy. It looked like Lester was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Douglas. Douglas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Douglas misses with a body shot.
Douglas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lester. Douglas throws a looping overhand right but Lester ducks down to avoid it. Lester throwing a counter right hand but Douglas manages to avoid it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lester throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Douglas misses with a left hand and Lester counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Douglas cracks Lester with a good jab. Lester misses with a straight right. Lester looks to score with a jab to the body but Douglas is just out of range. Douglas swings for the body but Lester moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Douglas. Lester does a little dance to reset his feet. Lester loads up on a big right hand but Douglas slips the punch. A thudding body kick lands there by Lester!
Lester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lester is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3# Douglas missing with a left hand there. Lester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Nice jab there from Douglas. Douglas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lester was well out of range. Poor timing from Douglas. Douglas thuds his right hand into Lester's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Lester ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Douglas moves out of range of the strikes. Lester throws a body kick that misses. Lester has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Douglas. Douglas lands with a good body shot. Douglas moves out of range as Lester throws a body kick.
Douglas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Douglas scores with a jab to the body. Douglas works Lester's body with a nice hook. Douglas lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Lester throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Jab, jab by Douglas - just one landing. #T4# Lester looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Douglas misses with a body kick. Lester 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 Lester. A big left from Lester misses. Lester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Douglas. Douglas misses with a body punch
and Lester counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Lester misses with a hook. Douglas ducked under it nicely. Douglas misses with a hook. Douglas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Douglas throws out the jab. Nice shot lands for Lester. Douglas connects with a nice looking jab.
Douglas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lester wants to land a leg kick but Douglas is out of range. Lester slips under a jab from Douglas. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jack Douglas just about did enough to take it. The cut man is working on Jack Douglas's cut. 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. #R4# Lester swings away with a leg kick that misses. Douglas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lester. Lester scores with a decent looking hook. Lester throws a low kick but Douglas avoids it. Douglas cracks the inside of Lester's front leg. Donk. Lester catches Douglas right on the button with a cross. Jab from Douglas. A lazy body kick from Douglas and Lester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A nice leg kick lands there from Douglas. Lester scores with a head kick. Douglas tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Lester looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lester with a jab. Douglas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Douglas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lester in his tracks. Lester takes a swing at Douglas's ribcage but misses. Lester takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Douglas dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Douglas slips a jab from Lester.#T1# Lester moves forwards but Douglas connects with a nice, crisp jab. Douglas lands with a nice body punch. Lester blocks a jab. Lester throws a quick counter kick to the body but Douglas avoids it. Lester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Douglas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Lester connects with a body shot. Douglas looks for the body kick but Lester saw that one coming. Douglas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Douglas. Douglas scores with a jab. Lester acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Douglas avoids a kick to the body.
Douglas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lester's calf. Lester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Douglas. Lester throws out a loose jab but Douglas uses good head movement to avoid it. Douglas lands a nice hook to Lester's body. Lester takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2# Douglas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lester's hands. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lester fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Lester moves out of range of the strikes. It looked like Lester wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Douglas staying out of range there. Douglas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lester defends it well. Douglas 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.
Douglas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Douglas moves out of range as Lester throws a body kick.
Douglas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lester misses the shot to the body. Douglas follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Lester pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Lester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Douglas.
Douglas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lester.
Nice body punch from Douglas. Lester takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Lester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Lester slips under a jab.#T3# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Douglas is defended easily by Lester. Douglas connects with a body shot. Douglas moves out of range as Lester throws a body kick.
Lester chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Douglas can pounce on him.
Douglas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Lester throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2# and Douglas counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES# Lester makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lester walks into a jab. Lester uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Douglas. Douglas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Lester misses with a looping left.#T4# Lester scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Lester throws a jab but it's blocked by Douglas. Douglas misses the jab. Lester has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Douglas. Lester chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Douglas can pounce on him.
Lester throws a right hand that misses
letting Douglas counter with a right hand. Lester jabbing away but nothing is landing. A telegraphed right hand from Lester misses the target. Douglas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Lester looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Lester misses with a wild body shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lester connects with a body shot. Douglas takes one to the side of the head.
Lester avoids the body shot from Douglas.
Lester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Jack Douglas will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Jack Douglas's cut. That's time! Lester's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R5# Lester defending well as Douglas loads up on a big left hand. Douglas tests Lester's chin there with a solid looking shot. Douglas throws out a leg kick but Lester moves out of range and Douglas only half commits. Lester misses with a straight right. Douglas misses with a body shot.
Lester checks the leg kick nicely there.
Douglas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lester on the side of the head. Lester looks to land a right hand but Douglas moved out of range. Douglas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lester. Douglas lands with a right hand. Douglas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lester sees it coming and avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lester cracks Douglas with a right hand to the side of the head. Lester lands the left hand. Lester fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Douglas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Lester looks to throw the jab but Douglas is out of range. Douglas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Lester looks for the body kick but Douglas saw that one coming. #T1# Douglas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lester was well out of range. Poor timing from Douglas. Douglas throws a half hearted mid kick. Douglas misses with a hook
and Lester counters with a lovely shot to the body. Douglas misses with a looping left. Lester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Douglas.
Douglas replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lester blocks it well. Douglas lands a nice hook to Lester's body. Lester takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Lester uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Douglas. Douglas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Douglas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lester was well out of range. Poor timing from Douglas. Lester is looking to counter punch. Douglas walks into a straight right hand from Lester. Lester thows a left - swing and a miss! Douglas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Lester misses with a hook. Douglas ducked under it nicely. Douglas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Douglas throws a quick inside leg kick. Lester buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Douglas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2# Douglas ducks under a wild hook from Lester. Lester looks to land a right hand but Douglas moved 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! Lester throws the left hand but Douglas avoids the punch easily. Douglas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lester on the side of the head. Douglas lands a slapping body shot.
Lester walks into a straight right hand from Douglas. Lester ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Lester gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Douglas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Douglas throws a lazy uppercut
and Lester connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Douglas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Douglas dips to his left and cracks Lester with an uppercut! Lester throws a right hand that misses
and Douglas counters with a nice body shot. A looping hook to the body misses from Douglas. Lester does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3# Jab by Douglas. Lester throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Douglas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Douglas is looking to slow Lester down with leg kicks. Douglas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Douglas. Douglas dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Douglas throws a looping overhand right but Lester ducks down to avoid it. Lester takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Douglas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lester. Douglas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lester misses with a hook. Douglas ducked under it nicely. Douglas lands a nice shot to the body.
#T4# An inside leg kick from Douglas misses. Douglas throws a right hand that misses
and Lester counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Douglas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Lester jabs at Douglas's body. Lester throws a sloppy head kick and Douglas moves out of range easily. Douglas throws a body punch but Lester moves out of range. Lester throws a poor cross that misses
and Douglas counters with a lovely straight right hand! Good standup being displayed there by Lester as he connects with a hook. Lester moves out of range as Douglas strikes. Lester misses with a hook. Douglas ducked under it nicely. Douglas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lester. Lester throws a looping overhand right but Douglas ducks down to avoid it. Douglas connects with an inside leg kick. Lester blocks a head kick by Douglas.
It looked like Lester wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Lester throws out a loose jab but Douglas uses good head movement to avoid it. Douglas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Jack Douglas. Well Douglas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 47:48 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Douglas! Jack Douglas took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I am the greatest tactician. I am the greatest submission master. I am the greatest knock out artist. Behold, The War Master and all of my greatness.'.
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Syn - Heir To The Throne Final
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1# Lester throws a lazy right hand but Tsoi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Tsoi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Lester walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tsoi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. And Tsoi responds with a good body kick, but Lester manages to step out the way in time. Tsoi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lester. Tsoi misses with an uppercut. Lester saw that one coming. Lester rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tsoi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Tsoi blocks a leg kick. Lester definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Lester misses with a wild body shot. Lester connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tsoi momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lester moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Lester moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Lester lands a head shot. A big left from Lester misses. Tsoi flicks out a counter leg kick but Lester steps away.#T1# Lester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsoi was well out of range. Poor timing from Lester. A countering left hand to the body from Tsoi misses. Lester jabs Tsoi to the body, keeping him at a distance. Tsoi thumps Lester with a low kick. Tsoi misses the shot to the body. Lester misses with a hook to the body
and Tsoi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2# It looks like Moe Lester has been cut. Lester throws a quick inside leg kick. Tsoi avoids the body shot from Lester.
Lester misses with an uppercut. Tsoi now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Lester uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsoi. Lester dips to his left and cracks Tsoi with an uppercut! Lester lands a right hook to the body.
#T2# Lester cracks Tsoi with a right hand to the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lester misses the shot to the body. Tsoi thinks about the counter body kick. Tsoi swings away with a leg kick that misses. Moe Lester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lester misses with a body kick. Tsoi on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT# It looks like Do Who Tsoi has been cut. Tsoi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Nice uppercut lands for Lester. That snapped Tsoi's head back.
Lester lands a jab. Lester swings widly with a right hand
and Tsoi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Tsoi connects with an inside leg kick.#T3# Tsoi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Tsoi looks like he wants to counter punch here. Lester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsoi thinks about the counter body kick. Tsoi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tsoi takes a body punch but keeps moving. Lester misses with a hook
and Tsoi counters with a stiff right hand. Tsoi throws a low kick but Lester moves out of range easily. Tsoi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lester.
Lester is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Lester misses with a right hand and Tsoi counters with a thumping low kick. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lester. Tsoi shrugs it off though. Lester looks to throw the jab but Tsoi is out of range. #T4# Lester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsoi moves away. Lester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsoi sees it coming and avoids it easily. Tsoi connects with a body shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Lester is looking to slow Tsoi down with leg kicks. Lester checks a leg kick nicely. Lester is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Tsoi dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Lester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsoi manages to avoid it. Lester misses with a straight right. Lester swings and misses with a shot to the body letting Tsoi counter with a right hand. Lester misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Lester dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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# The crowd cheers as Lester lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tsoi doesn't seem phased though. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tsoi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lester has got the better of the exchanges. Lester throws an off balance right hand
and Lester takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Lester lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tsoi at a distance.
Lester tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Good leg kick by Lester there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lester throws a body punch but Tsoi moves out of range. Lester keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tsoi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Lester works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Tsoi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lester. Tsoi thinks about the counter body kick. Lester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsoi manages to avoid it.#T1# Lester digs a good hook to Tsoi's body.
Lester throws a body punch but Tsoi moves out of range. Tsoi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Lester is looking to slow Tsoi down with leg kicks. Lester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsoi misses with a wild body shot. Lester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsoi scores with a nice head shot. Lester misses the jab. Lester thuds his right hand into Tsoi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2# Tsoi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lester sees it coming and avoids it easily. Moe Lester is winning the standup battle so far. Lester throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Tsoi takes a body punch but keeps moving. Lester scores with a jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lester misses with a hook to the body
and Tsoi counters with a stiff right hand. Lester checks the leg kick. Lester throws a poor cross that misses
and Tsoi counters with a nice uppercut. Tsoi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lester throws a leg kick that is checked and Tsoi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lester. #T3# Lester misses with a body shot.
Tsoi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Tsoi looks to land a left hand but Lester moved out of range nicely. Tsoi moves out of range as Lester throws a body kick.
Tsoi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. A looping hook to the body misses from Lester. Tsoi does a little dance to reset his feet. Lester darts in and out, connecting with a jab. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lester. Lester misses with a lunging right hand
and Tsoi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Tsoi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tsoi ducks under a wild hook from Lester. Lester scores with a spinning back kick!#T4# Lester lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tsoi at a distance.
Lester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsoi was well out of range. Poor timing from Lester. Lester connects with the punch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lester works Tsoi's body with a nice hook. Lester throws out a powerful jab. Lester on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Lester bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Lester thuds his shin into the meat of Tsoi's side. Lester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lester lands a lovely overhand right. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Lester dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Tsoi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Tsoi thows a left - swing and a miss! Lester is looking to counter punch. Tsoi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lester.
Tsoi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Lester misses with an uppercut
and Tsoi counters with a straight right hand. Lester throws an off balance right hand
and Tsoi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. A swing and a miss from Lester. Tsoi is trying to counter with his kicks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A kick lands to the mid section there for Lester. Tsoi throws an off balance right hand
and Lester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Lester lands with a hook. Tsoi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1# A solid leg kick lands there for Lester.
Tsoi throws a body punch but Lester moves out of range. Lester misses with a kick to the body.
Lester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Tsoi slips a jab from Lester. Lester swings for the body but Tsoi moves out of range.
Lester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tsoi can do to turn this around? Tsoi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lester. Tsoi thinks about the counter body kick. Tsoi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lester.
A jab from Lester misses. Do Who Tsoi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Lester on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Lester lands an overhand right. Lester throws a poor cross that misses
and Tsoi counters with a nice leg kick. Lester misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tsoi looks like he wants to counter punch here. Lester misses with an uppercut
and Tsoi counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2# Moe Lester's cut is getting worse. Tsoi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Donk. Lester catches Tsoi right on the button with a cross. Lester throws a jab when Tsoi was well out of range. Lester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lester misses with a wild body shot. Tsoi looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3# Lester swings for the body but Tsoi moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lester!
Lester throws an overhand right that lands on Tsoi's shoulder, as Tsoi tries to avoid the shot. Tsoi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lesters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Tsoi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lester. Tsoi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tsoi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Lester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lester throws a jab when Tsoi was well out of range. Lester misses with an uppercut. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tsoi! But no joy.#T4# Lester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsoi moves away. Lester feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tsois jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Lester misses with a body kick. Tsoi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lester with a body shot. Lester looks to land a left hand but Tsoi moved out of range nicely. Tsoi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Lester takes a swing at Tsoi's ribcage but misses. Tsoi tries to counter by closing the distance. Lester connects with a crisp jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsoi. Lester rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tsoi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Moe Lester is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Tsoi takes one to the chin there.
And that's the end of the fight! Moe Lester showed his dominance in that final round. Well Lester 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moe Lester!
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Event:
Syn 549 - Jailbreak
Date: Oct 20, 2017 |
#R1# Lester blocks a jab. An attempted straight right counter from Lester misses the target. A nice inside leg kick there by Lester. That's going to slow McKane down. McKane has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Lester checks the leg kick nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Lester misses the target. That kick from Lester tenderised McKane's leg. McKane is trying to keep his angry face on. McKane buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McKane connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. McKane closes the distance and clinches up with Lester, looking for a takedown. McKane pushes Lester against the cage but Lester circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. McKane scores with a jab. Lester blocks a head kick by McKane.
McKane moves out of range of the strikes. And McKane tries to counter it with a takedown but Lester pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2# McKane looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lester tries to kick McKane off in order to stand up. McKane Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. McKane trying to control the action but Lester is working from the bottom. #T1# Lester is trying to escape and get back to his feet. McKane slows the pace down. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lester wants to get back to his feet.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. McKane staying calm.#SUB2# McKane is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lester is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Lester is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3# Lester throws a body punch but McKane moves out of range. McKane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lester circles away quickly and effectively. Lester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKane manages to avoid it. McKane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lester. McKane only half commits to the counter leg kick. McKane looks to throw the jab but Lester is out of range. Ozzy McKane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lester works McKane's body with a nice hook. McKane looks to land a right hand but Lester moved out of range. Lester wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. McKane missing with a left hand there. Lester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. McKane ducks under a wild hook from Lester. Lester misses with a hook. A slow jab from McKane misses its intended target. Lester thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McKane if he has to take too many more of those.
McKane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T4# Good exchange - Lester coming out on top. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lester misses with a straight left. Lester throws a looping overhand right but McKane ducks down to avoid it. McKane appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. McKane sizes up Lester with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Lester misses with a wild body shot. Moe Lester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. McKane just misses with a punch to the body.
McKane throws a quick inside leg kick. McKane thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2# McKane decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2# McKane looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lester looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ozzy McKane dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. A jab from Lester finds it's way through McKane's defenses. Lester throws the left hand but McKane avoids the punch easily. Lester fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. McKane ducks under a wild hook from Lester. McKane looks like he wants to counter punch here. McKane misses with a right hand and Lester counters with a thumping low kick. Lester sizes up McKane with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Lester lands with a cross. Lester throws a jab when McKane was well out of range. A solid leg kick lands there for McKane.
Lester lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Crunch! Lester slams his shin into McKane's torso. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! McKane takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McKane throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lester's head.#CUT2# It looks like Moe Lester has been cut. Lester scores with a leg kick.
McKane throws a head kick but Lester moves out of range.
#T1# Lester lands with a thumping leg kick.
McKane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lester is fending him off so far but McKane persists. Nope, Lester circles away and we're back to standing. A little feinted left hand from Lester on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Lester uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McKane. McKane works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Lester lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McKane at a distance.
McKane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lester throws out the jab. McKane steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Good leg kick by Lester there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McKane shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Lester connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Lester misses the shot to the body. A lazy left from Lester finds it's target. McKane lands a nice looking body shot.
Lester keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT# It looks like Ozzy McKane has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lester feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McKanes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! McKane tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lester swivels and escapes. An attempted straight right counter from Lester misses the target. Moe Lester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ozzy McKane.#T2# Lester looks to land a right hand but McKane moved out of range. McKane checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice body punch from McKane. Lester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McKane can do to turn this around? Lester lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lester.
McKane moves out of range of the strikes. McKane now looks to counter with a shot at the body. McKane staying out of range there. McKane looks like he wants to counter punch here. Lester lands a jab. Lester lands a right hook to the body.
Lester misses with a kick to the body.
Lester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McKane.
McKane stuns Lester with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Lester staying out of range there. McKane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lester was well out of range. Poor timing from McKane.#T3# Lester throws a body punch but McKane moves out of range. McKane jabs Lester to the body, keeping him at a distance. McKane lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lester's sensitive parts. McKane misses with a low kick.
McKane throws a jab but it's blocked by Lester. McKane missing with a left hand there. Lester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. McKane's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Lester lands a jab to the nose. McKane shoots in and drives through. Lester sprawls well. Lester cracks a nice hook into McKane's ribs. McKane misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. McKane is breathing heavily. McKane misses the body punch and Lester counters with a lovely shot to the body. Lester takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lester lands a nice shot to the body.
#T4# The fighters circle momentarily. Lester darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. 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! Lester dips to his left and cracks McKane with an uppercut! McKane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McKane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC# McKane is rocked! Lester thuds his shin into the meat of McKane's side. McKane tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Lester cracks McKane with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends McKane tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Lester pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! McKane is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moe Lester!
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Event:
Syn - Heir To The Throne Rd 2
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1# Davis moves into range and connects with a jab. Corey Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Davis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Davis misses with a shot to the body and Lester counters with a nice body shot. Lester dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Lester comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. A low kick from Davis is predictable there and Lester connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Lester misses with an uppercut
and Davis counters with a lovely shot to the body. Davis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lester under the eye. Nice straight punches there by Davis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Davis. This has been an exciting period of action! Davis throws a nice outside leg kick. Davis looks to throw a body kick and Davis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Davis tries a low kick but Lester avoids it. Davis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lester. Lester slips a straight right by Davis. A punch lands to the side of Davis 's head but he takes it in his stride. A jab from Lester finds it's way through Davis's defenses. Davis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Lester dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1# Davis lands with an uppercut that bounces Lester off the cage and back into range. Lester misses with a jab to the body
and Davis counters with a slapping leg kick. Davis has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Lester scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Lester throws a big shot that misses. Davis feints a counter leg kick. Davis lands with a nice body punch. Lester connects with a body shot that sends Davis's belly button to the back. Lester connects with a looping right hand.
Lester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Davis tests Lester's chin there with a solid looking shot. Lester fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Davis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lester - the referee stops the clock and Davis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lester. Davis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lester misses with a wild body shot. Nice jab there from Lester. Davis lands a jab-cross combination. #T2# Lester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davis manages to avoid it. Lester throws a hook but Davis avoids it easily. Davis scores with a decent looking hook. Davis lands a jab-cross combination. Lester throws a hook but Davis avoids it easily. Davis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Lester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Davis throws a leg kick and Lester counters with a nice uppercut. Davis avoids a kick to the body.
Davis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Good leg kick by Davis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lester.
Davis gets off balance looking for a body kick and Lester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Davis misses with a left hand and Lester counters with a nice body shot. Lester connects with an inside leg kick. Davis misses with a hook. Lester ducked under it nicely. Davis throws a hook but Lester blocks it.#T3# Lester throws an overhand right that lands on Davis's shoulder, as Davis tries to avoid the shot. Davis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Davis's corner calls for a 1-2. Davis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Davis throws a hook to the side of Lester's head but Lester sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Davis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Davis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Lester is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Nice defenses there by Lester. Lester checks a leg kick. A little feinted left hand from Lester on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Lester moves away from the strike by Davis. Davis blocks a jab. Davis defending well as Lester loads up on a big left hand. Davis slips a jab from Lester. Lester throws a push kick but Davis slaps the foot to one side. Davis connects with a solid leg kick. A solid body kick from Lester. Lester looks to score with a jab to the body but Davis is just out of range.#T4# Davis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lester counters with a straight right hand. Davis lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Davis misses with a body shot.
Lester gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. A telegraphed right hand from Lester misses the target. Davis takes a swing at Lester's ribcage but misses. Davis throws a right and a left that both miss. Davis slips a jab from Lester. Lester misses the shot to the body. A jab from Lester misses. Davis is looking to chop away at Lester's legs. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Good work by Lester as he checks the leg kick. A decent looking cross lands there for Davis. Lester ducks under a wild hook from Davis. Lester dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Davis. That did some damage! 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 Moe Lester will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# A chopping leg kick lands by Davis. Davis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lester is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Davis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Both fighters circling a little - Lester finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Davis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Lester blocks a leg kick. Lester slips a straight right by Davis. An attempted straight right counter from Lester misses the target. Lester misses with a hook. Davis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lester lands a jab to the nose. Lester blocks a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Davis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Davis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lester checks a leg kick. Davis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. An attempted straight right counter from Lester misses the target. Davis with a jab.#T1# Davis has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lester. Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Davis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Davis swings widly with a right hand
and Lester counters with a nice body kick.
Davis is breathing heavily. Lester throws a jab when Davis was well out of range. Davis misses with a wild body shot. Lester scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Davis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lester. Lester looks to score with a jab to the body but Davis is just out of range. Lester wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Lester has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Davis. Lester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lester scores with a push kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lester cracks Davis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Davis throws a leg kick and Lester counters with a nice uppercut. #T2# Lester swings for the body but Davis moves out of range.
Lester swings for the body but Davis moves out of range.
Lester has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Davis. Davis ducks right into an uppercut from Lester. Lester takes one on the button. Davis moves out of range of the body kick from Lester.
Lester misses with a wild body shot. A nice leg kick lands there from Lester. Davis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lester is out of range. Lester is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. A low kick from Davis is predictable there and Lester counters with a stiff right hand. Davis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Lester misses with a looping left. Davis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Lester uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davis. An attempted straight right counter from Lester misses the target. Lester looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T3# A chopping leg kick lands by Davis. Davis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC# Davis is rocked! Davis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Davis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Davis is still on wobbly legs! Can Lester finish him? Lester knocks out Davis with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Lester before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Lester picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Moe Lester!
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Event:
Syn - Heir To The Throne Rd 1
Date: Sep 13, 2017 |
#R1# Lester avoids the body shot from Kim.
Kim connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lester's hands. Crunch! Lester slams his shin into Kim's torso. Kim tries to close the distance and clinch but Lester swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Kim looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kim misses with a body shot.
Kim definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Kim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lester. Kim wants to clinch. Lester lands a jab to Kim's midsection. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kim blocks a jab. Kim moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Kim takes one to the side of the head.
Lester swings for the body but Kim moves out of range.
Kim was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Lester checks a leg kick. Kim misses with the body kick and Lester counters with a right hand to the body. #T1# Lester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kim. Kim tried to score with a low kick but Lester checks it. Kim throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Kim avoids the body shot from Lester.
Kim throws a quick inside leg kick. Kim misses with a looping right. Kim throws an overhand right that lands on Lester's shoulder, as Lester tries to avoid the shot. And Lester responds with a good body kick, but Kim manages to step out the way in time. Kim lands with an uppercut that bounces Lester off the cage and back into range. Kim tries to land a leg kick but Lester saw it coming and moves away.
Jong Un Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lester takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Lester throws the left hand but Kim avoids the punch easily. Lester scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Lester misses with a wild body shot. Lester connects with the punch. Lester throws a lazy right hand but Kim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Lester throws a hook to the side of Kim's head but Kim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Lester checks the leg kick. Lester is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real. The fighters circle momentarily. Lester darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kim punishes Lester's body with a nice straight punch. Lester throws a body kick that misses. Lester throws out a loose jab but Kim uses good head movement to avoid it. Kim throws a series of punches but Lester moves out of range. Kim throws a front kick aimed at Lester's knee but Lester avoids it well. Kim looks to land a left hand but Lester moved out of range nicely. Lester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kim was well out of range. Poor timing from Lester. Kim throws a half hearted mid kick. Lester is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. A slapping leg kick lands for Kim.
Lester just misses with a punch to the body.
Lester throws a jab when Kim was well out of range. Lester throws a big shot that misses. Lester cracks Kim with an open hand slap. Lester throws a shot from downtown. Kim moves away and avoids it. The fighters circling - Kim throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Lester feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kims jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Lester throws a hook to the side of Kim's head but Kim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3# A decent looking body kick lands there for Kim. Kim lands a glancing blow to the side of Lester's head. Nice straight punches there by Kim. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kim. A big left from Lester misses. Lester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kim.
Lester avoids the body shot from Kim.
Kim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lester. Kim throws a body shot but no joy. Kim throws a wild body kick that Lester sees coming a mile off. Kim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lester was well out of range. Poor timing from Kim. Lester lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lester checks a low kick from Kim. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lester! But no joy. Kim swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Lester takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Kim walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Lester missing with a left hand there. Kim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. 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! Lester looks to land a left hand but Kim moved out of range nicely.#T4# Lester misses with a wild body shot. Kim lands a leg kick that knocks Lester off balance momentarily. Lester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kim was well out of range. Poor timing from Lester. Kim lands with an uppercut that bounces Lester off the cage and back into range. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lester. Kim's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lester under the eye. Lester is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kim had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Kim avoids the body shot from Lester.
Kim misses with a straight left. Kim chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kim takes a swing at Lester's ribcage but misses. Lester moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Lester just misses with a punch to the body.
Kim walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lester uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kim. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lester! But no joy. Kim throws a body punch but Lester moves out of range. Kim looks to throw a body kick and Lester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A slow jab from Kim misses its intended target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Moe Lester will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Kim 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. Kim looks for the body kick but Lester saw that one coming. Kim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lester was well out of range. Poor timing from Kim. Lester on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Lester checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kim lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lester keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lester avoids the body shot from Kim.
Kim tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lester is able to avoid easily. Lester throws a sloppy body shot
and Kim counters with a good low kick that Lester was not able to check. A good leg kick by Kim. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kim blocks a jab. Kim ducks under a wild hook from Lester. Lester swings for the body but Kim moves out of range.
Lester throws a body shot but no joy. Kim throws a push kick but Lester slaps the foot to one side. Kim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jong Un Kim is winning the standup battle so far.#T1# Kim swings away with a leg kick that misses. Kim throws a wild body kick that Lester sees coming a mile off. Lester looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Kim cracks Lester with an open hand slap. Lester's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Lester lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Lester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kim moves away.#CL# Kim clinches up with Lester and pushes him back against the cage. Lester tries a body shot but Kim blocks it.
Kim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kim is working Lester over against the cage. Lester lands with a short shot to the head. Kim lands with a light punch inside. Lester takes a shot to the head. Kim makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. 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! Lester lands an uppercut. Kim misses with a punch on the inside.
Kim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2# Kim lands a hook to the side of the head. Lester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2# Lester manages to break the clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kim here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Kim moves away from the strike by Lester. Kim on the wrong end of a nice jab. Kim lands a body shot.
Kim works the jab nicely. Kim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lester.
Kim lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Kim connects with the punch. Lester misses with a straight right. A looping hook to the body misses from Lester. Kim does a little dance to reset his feet. Kim is looking to counter with a shot to the body. A good leg kick by Kim. Kim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lester moves away. Lester follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Lester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kim.
Lester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kim. Kim lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kim. Lester shrugs it off though. #T3# A slapping leg kick lands for Kim.
Lester checks a leg kick. Kim works the jab nicely. Lester misses with an uppercut. Kim saw that one coming. Kim 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.
Kim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lester. Kim fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lester on the side of the head. The fighters circling - Kim throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A telegraphed right hand from Lester misses the target. Lester goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Lester takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lester takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Kim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lester throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL# and Kim moves into the clinch.#BC2# Lester manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A lazy body kick from Kim and Lester counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4# Lester throws a jab but it's blocked by Kim. Lester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kim. Kim throws a jab when Lester was well out of range. Kim fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lester. Kim fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kim misses with a straight right. Lester scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Kim lands a jab to the head.
Lester ducks under a wild hook from Kim. Kim staying out of range there. Kim misses with a straight right. Lester defending well as Kim loads up on a big left hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A shot to the body from Kim misses and Lester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Lester on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Kim tries to clinch there but Lester circles away.
Kim takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jong Un Kim dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Kim throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Lester keeps the fight on the outside. Lester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kim manages to avoid it. Lester throws a hook but Kim blocks it. Nice defenses there by Lester. Kim throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lester counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kim throws a nice inside leg kick. Kim tries a low kick but Lester avoids it. Lester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Lester throws a hook but Kim blocks it. Lester misses with a wild body shot. Kim tried to counter with a leg kick but Lester avoided it. Lester moves out of range of the body kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lester, as that shot connected.
Lester lands a glancing blow to the side of Kim's head. Lester slips under a jab. Lester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lester manages to avoid it.#T1# Kim throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Kim tries to clinch up. Lester moves out of range as Kim strikes. Kim rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lester moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Kim misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lester paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Lester misses with a hook. A little feinted left hand from Kim on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Kim jabs at Lester's body. Lester lands a lovely overhand right. A swing and a miss from Kim. Kim looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lester checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kim with a jab. Lester avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lester. Kim digs a good hook to Lester's body.
#T2# Lester throws a head kick but Kim moves out of range.
Kim throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Lester to counter with a crisp jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kim throws a leg kick but Lester checks it. Lester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kim throws an overhand right that lands on Lester's shoulder, as Lester tries to avoid the shot. Lester lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Lester has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kim finds it's way round the side to connect with Lester's head. Kim defending well as Lester loads up on a big left hand. Kim fakes the leg kick and cracks Lester in the body. Kim is looking to clinch. Lester misses with an uppercut. Kim is looking to slow Lester down with leg kicks. Kim wants to slow Lester down by chopping away at his legs. Lester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Lester has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Kim thuds his right hand into Lester's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Lester lands a jab.#T3# Kim throws an overhand right that lands on Lester's shoulder, as Lester tries to avoid the shot. A left lands for Lester. Kim throws a jab but it's blocked by Lester. Kim connects with a leg kick. Lester looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. The fighters circling - Lester throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A nice leg kick lands there from Kim. Kim throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Lester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lester changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Lester looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kim misses with a hook. Lester ducked under it nicely. #CL# Kim closes the distance and pushes Lester back into the cage. A head punch on the inside from Kim fails to land. A shot in the inside from Kim. A left hand lands to the body for Kim.
Lester takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kim lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4# Lester blocks an uppercut.
#TD# Kim manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Kim is trying to keep Lester in close.
#SU2# Lester decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Lester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kim. Lester thows a left - swing and a miss! Lester takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kim. Kim moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Kim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lester. Kim scoring well with a low kick there.
Kim throws a body shot but no joy. Kim misses with a leg kick. Kim walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lester checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Kim defending well as Lester loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight! Jong Un Kim showed his dominance in that final round. Well Kim 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jong Un Kim! After winning the bout, Jong Un Kim 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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Date: Aug 20, 2017 |
#R1# Romero uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lester has time to react.#TD2# Romero feints and as Lester raises his hands in defense, Romero changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Romero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Romero trying to control but Lester is working from the bottom. Romero throwing strikes from guard but Lester blocks nicely. Lester wants to stand up but Romero is controlling him. Romero throws a big elbow that misses. Lester keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Romero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1# Lester wants to get back to his feet but Romero is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Romero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Romero trying to control but Lester is working from the bottom. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Lester 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.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Lester missing with a left hand there. Romero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2# Romero scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES# Lester throws Romero to one side and escapes! Lester looks to throw the jab but Romero is out of range. A bone on bone clash there as Lester blocks the leg kick.
Lester scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Romero doesn't seem bothered though. Lester looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lester throws a body kick that misses. Moe Lester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Romero just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2# Romero 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.
Romero throws a leg kick and Lester makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Romero really felt that one! Lester misses with a lunging right hand
and Romero counters with a lovely straight right hand! Lester loads up on a big right hand but Romero slips the punch. Lester clobbers Romero with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Romero throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A big left from Lester misses. Romero misses the shot to the body. Lester doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Lester darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Lester looks to land a right hand but Romero moved out of range. Lester misses with an uppercut
and Romero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Lester lands a nice shot to the body.
Lester misses with an uppercut. Romero slips a straight right by Lester. Romero cracks a nice hook into Lester's ribs.#T3# Lester slips under a jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Romero. Lester does a little dance to reset his feet. Romero darts in looking for a takedown but Lester gets double underhooks and turns Romero into the cage. Romero moves away from the strike by Lester. Lester walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Lester jabbing away but nothing is landing. Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lester manages to avoid it. Romero lands a nice looking body shot.
Romero tries a low kick but Lester avoids it. Romero cracks Lester with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Romero works Lester's body with a nice hook. Lester feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Romeros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! A nice inside leg kick there by Romero. That's going to slow Lester down. Lester takes a body punch but keeps moving. Romero lands a lovely overhand right. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Romero cracks the inside of Lester's front leg. #T4# Lester staying out of range there. Romero thumps Lester with a low kick. Romero has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Romero is looking to chop away at Lester's legs. Lester takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Romero is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lester had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. A punch lands to the side of Romero 's head but he takes it in his stride. Romero looks to land a right hand but Lester moved out of range. Romero cracks Lester with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Lester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Romero jabs at Lester's body. Lester throws out a loose jab but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it. A jab from Romero finds it's way through Lester's defenses. Romero ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Romero finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lester swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2# Romero scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Lester on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Romero missing with the ground and pound from half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Romero 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# Romero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lester. Romero connects with a looping right hand.
Lester connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Romero's hands. Hector Romero seems to be getting the better of the standup. Romero missing with a left hand there. Lester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Lester was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Lester needs to keep his hands up - Romero had a free shot at his head there. Romero wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Romero.
Lester throws a looping overhand right but Romero ducks down to avoid it. Romero throws a hook to the side of Lester's head but Lester sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Romero sizes up Lester with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Romero fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lester looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Lester ducks right into an uppercut from Romero. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice straight punches there by Romero. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Romero.#TD2# Romero drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Romero has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Romero wants to control but Lester is keeping him busy. #T1# The ground and pound from Romero seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Lester tries to escape but Romero is in control. #SUB2# Romero is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lester has escaped the position, nice work there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Romero throws a strike aimed at the side of Lester's head but Lester avoids it well. Romero with the ground and pound but Lester regains half guard under the barage of strikes. Lester wants to get back to his feet.
#ES# Lester kicks off Romero and gets to his feet. #T2# Lester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romero throws out the jab. Lester misses with a looping right. Romero with the counter takedown but Lester avoids it easily. Romero fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Lester takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Romero takes a swing at Lester's ribcage but misses. Lester takes one on the button. Romero swings for the body but Lester moves out of range.
Lester keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romero. Lester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romero sees it coming and avoids it easily. Romero drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lester defends it well. Lester throws a hook to the side of Romero's head but Romero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Romero 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.
Romero throws a big shot that misses. Romero lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lester throws a hook to the side of Romero's head but Romero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Romero looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Romero doesn't succeed with the takedown and Lester counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3# Lester slips a straight right by Romero. Romero throws a hook but Lester blocks it. Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lester.
And Romero tries to counter it with a takedown but Lester pushes his down on his head and steps out. Lester ducks under a wild hook from Romero. Hector Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Romero fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Romero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lester. Romero throws out a leg kick but Lester moves out of range and Romero only half commits. Lester appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. An inside leg kick from Romero misses. Lester throwing a counter right hand but Romero manages to avoid it. Lester misses with an attempted mid kick.
Romero is looking to slow Lester down with leg kicks. Lester avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Romero scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Romero misses with a low kick.
Lester swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Good leg kick by Romero there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Romero tests Lester's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4# Romero lands with a thumping leg kick.
Romero gets off balance looking for a body kick and Lester connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Romero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lester. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Romero takes one on the button. Romero lunges at Lester with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lester's hand. Nice uppercut lands for Romero. That snapped Lester's head back.
Romero throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Lester misses the target. Romero now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Romero misses with a body shot.
Romero throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lester. Lester with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Romero to score with a decent uppercut. Romero cracks Lester with a right hand to the side of the head. Romero moves out of range of the strikes. Lester misses with a hook. Romero ducked under it nicely. Romero lands a leg kick that knocks Lester off balance momentarily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Romero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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. #R3# Romero ducks under a wild hook from Lester. Romero lands with a hook. Lester tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Nice body kick there by Lester. Romero lands a glancing blow to the side of Lester's head. Lester is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Nice uppercut lands for Romero. That snapped Lester's head back.
Lester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lester misses with a low kick. Romero drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lester defends it well. Lester misses with a body shot.
Lester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Lester throws a shot from downtown. Romero moves away and avoids it. A clash of legs there as Lester blocks the low kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lester connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Romero's hands. Romero throws a shot from downtown. Lester moves away and avoids it. Lester misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero.
Romero throws a poor cross that misses
and Lester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1# Lester misses with an uppercut. Romero saw that one coming. A solid leg kick lands there for Romero.
Lester ducks down and throws a hook to the body. A leg kick checked by Lester. Romero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lester. Lester misses the jab. Romero misses with a low kick. Romero lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lester's sensitive parts. Romero takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Romero, as that shot connected.
Lester blocks a leg kick. It looked like Lester was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Romero. Romero misses with a hook. Lester ducked under it nicely. An attempted straight right counter from Lester misses the target. Romero smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD2# Romero throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lester was covering up waiting for the punch and Romero finishes the takedown easily into guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Romero is looking to work some ground and pound but Lester has wrist control.#T2# Lester preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Romero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lester works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Romero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Lester preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Romero works a leg free and moves into half guard. Lester wants to get back to his feet. Hector Romero has got the better of the ground game so far. Romero not landing any meaningful shots this time. Romero throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Romero prevents Lester from standing back up.
Lester is not content to let Romero control the position.#T3# Romero is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Lester is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Romero unloads with some shots from mount but Lester bucks and avoids them well.
Romero has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lester's face.
Romero raining down shots from the mount! Lester is trying to stand up. Romero lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Romero misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T4##SUB2# Romero goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lester turns into him and now he's in Romero's guard.
Lester trying to stand up but can't free himself from Romero's guard.#SUB2# Romero has his foot on Lester's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lester works his way back into a safe position though. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lester has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Romero is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2# Romero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lester doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lester manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2# Romero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lester defends it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Romero really 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. #R4# Lester tests Romero's chin there with a solid looking shot. Romero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lester. Lester misses the shot to the body. Lester checks a low kick from Romero. Lester checks a leg kick. Lester throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Lester misses with an uppercut
enabling Romero to counter with a crisp jab. Romero moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. A solid leg kick lands there for Romero.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Good standup being displayed there by Lester as he connects with a hook. Romero slips a jab from Lester. Lester moves out of range of the strikes. Lester avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Romero bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1# Lester takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero.
Romero moves out of range of the strikes. Lester checks the leg kick nicely there.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Lester. Lester fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Romero on the side of the head. Lester scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Lester looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Lester looks to land a right hand but Romero moved out of range. Romero appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Lester throws a jab but it's blocked by Romero. Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lester misses the jab. Romero uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lester has time to react. Lester scores with a jab to the jaw. Lester throws a hook to the side of Romero's head but Romero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Romero tries a quick counter leg kick but Lester is wise to it. Lester misses the shot to the body. #T2# Lester throws a shot to the body.
Romero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lester stuns Romero with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Lester misses the jab. Lester connects with the punch. Lester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Lester looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely. Romero jabbing away but nothing is landing. Romero works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Romero looks to throw the jab but Lester is out of range. Lester misses with a looping right. Lester avoids the body shot from Romero.
An attempted straight right counter from Lester misses the target. Lester dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Romero connects with the punch.#T3# Lester checks the leg kick. Romero fails with the takedown. Romero ducks under a wild hook from Lester. Lester thuds a left hand into Romero's body. Lester blocks a jab. Romero throws a chopping leg kick but Lester manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Romero uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Lester lands with an overhand left. Lester takes one to the chin there. Lester takes one to the chin there. Romero misses with a lunging right hand
and Lester makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Romero really felt that one! Romero throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lester is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Romero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lester was well out of range. Poor timing from Romero. Lester misses with a wild body shot. #T4# Romero tries to land a body kick and Lester counters with a stiff right hand. Lester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
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! Romero swings widly with a right hand
and Lester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Romero misses with a kick to the body.
Lester throws the left hand but Romero avoids the punch easily. Romero fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lester has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Lester takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Romero misses with a straight right. Lester misses with a hook. Lester scores with a punch to the head. Romero swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Romero thuds his right hand into Lester's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Romero throws a nice outside leg kick. Lester lands a glancing blow to the side of Romero's head. Lester throws a body shot but no joy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Lester had his way with Hector Romero in that round. That's time! Lester's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R5# A jab from Romero misses. Romero cracks the inside of Lester's front leg. Nice defenses there by Romero. Lester throws a jab when Romero was well out of range. Lester stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Romero. Lester gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Romero. Lester tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Romero moves out of range of the body kick from Lester.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Romero! But no joy. Good standup being displayed there by Romero as he connects with a hook. Lester staying out of range there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lester throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Lester takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Crunch! Lester slams his shin into Romero's torso. Romero jabs Lester to the body, keeping him at a distance. Romero slips under a jab.#T1# Lester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romero. Lester throws a hook but Romero blocks it. Lester goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Romero misses with a wild body shot. Lester just misses with a punch to the body.
Romero changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Lester looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Romero throws a low kick but Lester moves out of range easily. Lester comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Lester tries to land a front kick but Romero steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Lester throws a looping overhand right but Romero ducks down to avoid it. Lester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romero looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Romero throws a leg kick which misses Lester's front leg but catches the back leg as Lester tries to avoid it. Romero fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lester has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Lester bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Romero's head backwards. Romero finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hector Romero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Romero misses with a kick to the body.
Romero on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romero. Lester moves away from the strike by Romero. Lester connects with a jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lester misses the shot to the body. Romero's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lester connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Romero scrambles back to his feet. Romero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lester. Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Romero shoots in looking for a takedown. Lester tries to sprawl out of it but Romero keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lester manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Lester misses with a kick to the body.
Romero fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Moe Lester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# Lester takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Romero on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Lester dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Lester lands a nice leg kick that just misses Romero's sensitive parts. Lester walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Romero throws a jab when Lester was well out of range. Romero takes a swing at Lester's ribcage but misses. Romero feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lesters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Lester slips a straight right by Romero. Romero jabs Lester right on the nose. Lester blinks but takes it well. A big left from Romero misses. Lester slips under a jab. Lester takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T4# A big right from Lester misses. Lester looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely. Romero with a jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lester loads up on a big right hand but Romero slips the punch. Lester thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Romero if he has to take too many more of those.
Lester with a body punch. A glancing blow. Romero is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Romero lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Lester takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Nice shot lands for Lester. Romero misses with a looping left. Romero slips under a jab. Romero changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. The fighters circling - Lester throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Romero drops his hands momentarily and Lester takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT# It looks like Hector Romero has been cut. Romero misses with a lunging right hand
and Lester counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Romero thinking. Lester takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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 Moe Lester. Well Romero has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Romero! Hector Romero is the new welterweight champion! After winning the bout, Hector Romero 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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#R1# Huber connects with a right hand. Lester shakes it off.#CUT2# It looks like Moe Lester has been cut. Huber pushing out the jab but it's not landing. An attempted straight right counter from Lester misses the target. Huber displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lester throws out the jab. Lester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huber was well out of range. Poor timing from Lester. Huber throws a right hand that misses
and Lester connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. The fighters circling - Lester throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Huber misses with a hook
and Lester counters with a nice uppercut. Huber on the wrong end of a nice hook. Lester lands with a shot to the body. A nice inside leg kick there by Huber. That's going to slow Lester down. Huber misses with a hook. Lester uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Huber. Lester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Huber sees it coming and avoids it easily. This has been an exciting period of action! Huber misses with a straight left. A bone on bone clash there as Lester blocks the leg kick.
Lester is looking to counter punch. Lester misses with an uppercut. Huber saw that one coming. Huber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lester was well out of range. Poor timing from Huber. The fighters circling - Lester throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1# Huber looks for the body kick but Lester saw that one coming. Huber misses with a low kick.
Huber lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Lester misses. Huber looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Huber throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lester stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Huber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lester. Lester punishes Huber's body with a nice straight punch. Lester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Lester misses with a left hand and Huber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Huber goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Huber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lester. Huber defending well as Lester loads up on a big left hand. A slow jab from Huber misses its intended target. Huber moves away from the strike by Lester. Huber misses with a body shot.
#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Huber misses with a lunging right hand
and Lester counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Huber thinking. Huber moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Huber avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Huber misses with an uppercut. Lester saw that one coming. Lester blocks a head kick by Huber.
Hans Huber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huber was well out of range. Poor timing from Lester. Lester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huber.
Huber displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lester throws out the jab. Huber smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Huber throws a big shot that misses. A big left from Lester misses. A countering left hand to the body from Huber misses. Huber throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Lester swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Lester circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lester scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Huber uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lester has time to react.#T3# Lester lands a nice shot that snaps Huber's head back.
Huber changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Huber throws the left hand but Lester avoids the punch easily. Huber moves out of range as Lester throws a body kick.
Huber misses with a right hand and Lester counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Huber thinking. Huber throws a poor cross that misses
and Lester counters with a nice uppercut. Lester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Huber. Huber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lester was well out of range. Poor timing from Huber. Lester lands a head shot. Lester misses with a straight right. Lester doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Lester scores with a kick to the body.
Lester fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Lester throws a low kick but Huber moves out of range easily. Lester throws a looping overhand right but Huber ducks down to avoid it. #T4# Nice defenses there by Lester. Huber looks for the body kick but Lester saw that one coming. Jab by Huber. Lester misses with an uppercut. Huber saw that one coming. Lester swings for the body but Huber moves out of range.
Lester walks into a straight right hand from Huber. Lester throws a body shot but no joy. Huber cracks a nice hook into Lester's ribs. Lester closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Huber just misses with a punch to the body.
Lester looks to score with a jab to the body but Huber is just out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Huber throws a leg kick but Lester checks it. Huber takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Lester lands with a straight right. Huber didn't see that one coming. Huber takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. 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 Moe Lester will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut. 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# Lester throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Huber lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Huber throws an overhand right that lands on Lester's shoulder, as Lester tries to avoid the shot. A head kick misses from Lester. Lester scores with a hook. Lester misses with a right hand and Huber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Lester lands the left hand. Lester lands with a hook. Huber tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Huber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lester manages to avoid it. Lester throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Huber swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Huber pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Huber throws a front kick aimed at Lester's knee but Lester avoids it well. Lester lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Huber throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lester counters with a right hand to the body. Huber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lester.#T1# Huber moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Huber might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lester has got the better of the exchanges. Huber tries a low kick but Lester avoids it. Huber defending well as Lester loads up on a big left hand. Huber tries to counter with a clinch but Lester shakes him off and moves away. Lester misses with a hook. Huber ducked under it nicely. Despite the aggression on Huber's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Lester throws a body shot but no joy. A solid body kick from Lester. Huber misses with a hook
and Lester counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Lester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A jab from Lester misses. A slow jab from Lester misses its intended target. A slow jab from Lester misses its intended target. Huber misses with a straight left. Lester comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Donk. Huber catches Lester right on the button with a cross. Lester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Huber. Huber swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2# Lester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Huber throws out the jab. Huber misses the jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Huber moves out of range of the body kick from Lester.
Lester throws a right hand that misses
and Huber counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Huber needs to keep his hands up - Lester had a free shot at his head there. Huber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lester moves away. Lester was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Huber rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lester counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Huber throws a lazy uppercut
and Lester counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Lester looks to throw the jab but Huber is out of range. A shot to the liver by Lester. Beautiful body shot. Lester looks for the body kick but Huber saw that one coming. Lester throws a jab but it's blocked by Huber. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lester here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Lester walks into a jab. Huber slips a straight right by Lester. Lester pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3# Huber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. And Lester counters with a quick kick to the body but Huber blocks it. Huber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Huber on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Lester slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Lester throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Huber looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Lester lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Huber ducks under a wild hook from Lester. Huber ducks under a wild hook from Lester. Huber fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lester on the side of the head. Huber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lester. Huber swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Huber with a body punch. A glancing blow. Huber moves into range and connects with a jab. Huber misses the jab. Huber misses with a looping left. Huber gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lester lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Moe Lester is winning the standup battle so far. Huber jabbing away but nothing is landing. Lester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huber can do to turn this around? Lester loads up on a big right hand but Huber slips the punch. Huber misses with a low kick. Huber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lester.
Huber lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Huber misses with a right hand and Lester counters with a solid body kick. Huber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Huber misses with the body kick and Lester counters with a stiff right hand. Lester avoids a kick to the body.
Lester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Huber! But no joy. Huber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lester scores with the left hand. Huber knows he should have avoided that one. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Lester dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R3# Huber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lester swats him away and circles back towards the center. Huber just misses with a punch to the body.
Huber punishes Lester's body with a nice straight punch. Huber thows a leg kick but Lester checks it and Lester counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Lester avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Huber scores with a nice strike. Lester throws the kick towards the body but Huber avoids it. Lester keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lester takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Lester bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Huber's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice cross by Lester. Lester dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Huber throws a hook but Lester blocks it. Huber throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lester counters with a straight punch to the midsection. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A telegraphed right hand from Huber misses the target. #T1# Lester lands a nice hook to Huber's body. Huber takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Huber looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lester throws a lazy uppercut
and Huber counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lester's knee momentarily. Lester misses the jab. Lester swings widly with a right hand
and Huber cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Huber moves out of range as Lester strikes. Lester throws a big shot that misses. Lester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Huber. Lester lands a head shot. Huber walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Huber misses with a hook to the body
and Lester counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2# Huber gets in close and instigates a clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2# Lester can't find room to land a body shot as Huber controls the action.
Lester tries a body shot but Huber blocks it.
Huber lands on the inside with an uppercut. Lester takes a shot to the head. I was talking to Lester's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC# Lester's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Huber staying out of range there. Huber is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lester with a body shot. Huber misses with a hook. Lester misses with a straight left. Lester throws a jab when Huber was well out of range. Huber on the wrong end of a nice jab. Huber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lester.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Huber 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 Lester has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lester and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Lester throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Lester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Huber sees it coming and avoids it easily. Huber takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T3# Lester thuds a left hand into Huber's body. Huber misses with an uppercut. Lester saw that one coming. And Lester counters with a quick kick to the body but Huber blocks it. Huber misses with a hook. Lester ducked under it nicely. Lester fires out a quick counter leg kick but Huber just manages to avoid it. Huber fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lester on the side of the head. Huber throws a leg kick that is checked and Lester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Lester bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Huber's head. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lester. Lester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huber was well out of range. Poor timing from Lester. Huber just misses with a punch to the body.
Lester misses with a straight left. Huber jabbing away but nothing is landing. Lester stuns Huber with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Huber takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Huber moves out of range of the body kick. Huber avoids the body shot from Lester.
#T4# Huber takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Huber moves out of range of the body kick. Huber loads up on a big right hand but Lester slips the punch. Huber walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Lester looks to throw a body kick and Huber counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Lester keeps the fight on the outside. Lester takes a swing at Huber's ribcage but misses. Huber ducks under a wild hook from Lester. Huber connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lester's hands. A big left from Huber misses. Lester missing with a left hand there. Huber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Lester looks to land a left hand but Huber moved out of range nicely. Huber pushing out the jab but it's not landing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Lester clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut. That's time! Lester's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R4# Lester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Huber. Lester ducks under a wild hook from Huber. Lester lands with a nice body punch. Lester avoids the body shot from Huber.
Huber just misses with a punch to the body.
Huber scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lester in his tracks. Lester misses with a looping left. Huber takes a kick to the side of the head. Huber drops his hands momentarily and Lester takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Lester throws an overhand right that lands on Huber's shoulder, as Huber tries to avoid the shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Huber looks for the body kick but Lester saw that one coming. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lester crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Huber - the referee stops the clock and Lester gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Huber. Lester manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Huber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lester works the jab nicely.#T1# Huber lands a jab to the nose. Lester looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Huber tries to counter by closing the distance. Lester throws a body punch but Huber moves out of range. Huber feints a counter leg kick. Huber throws a leg kick that misses. Lester misses with a body shot.
Lester misses the jab. Huber moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Lester looks to score with a jab to the body but Huber is just out of range. Huber wants to land a leg kick but Lester is out of range. Huber misses with a wild body shot. Lester throwing a counter right hand but Huber manages to avoid it. Lester loads up on a big right hand but Huber slips the punch. Lester swings widly with a right hand
and Huber counters with a nice uppercut. Nice defenses there by Huber. Huber tries to clinch but fails miserably and Lester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2# Huber is looking to chop away at Lester's legs. Huber walks into a jab. Lester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huber.
Huber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lester moves away. Huber works the jab nicely. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lester throws a big shot that misses. Huber throws a right and a left that Lester avoids nicely. Lester scores with a jab to the head.
Lester misses with a straight left. Lester misses with a kick to the body.
Huber displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lester throws out the jab. A telegraphed right hand from Lester misses the target. Lester misses with a wild body shot. #T3# Huber slips under a jab. Lester swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Huber. Huber lands a nice hook to Lester's body. Lester takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Lester scores with a nice right hand.
Huber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lester was well out of range. Poor timing from Huber. Huber throws a solid leg kick but Lester takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Huber. Huber on the wrong end of a nice hook. Huber throws a lazy right hand but Lester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Huber has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Lester misses with a looping left. Lester slips a straight right by Huber. Lester misses with a jab to the body
and Huber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Lester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huber.
Huber connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Huber looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4# Lester takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lester misses with a wild body shot. Lester lands a jab to the head.
Huber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lester. A shot to the body from Huber misses and Lester counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Lester lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Lester looks to throw the jab but Huber is out of range. A swing and a miss from Lester. Huber ducks under a wild hook from Lester. Huber takes a swing at Lester's ribcage but misses. Huber comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Huber misses with a straight left. Lester with a body punch. A glancing blow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Moe Lester will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R5# Huber rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lester makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Huber. Lester does a little dance to reset his feet. Lester throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Huber on the side of the head. Lester throws a jab but it's blocked by Huber. Lester is looking to land body kicks. Huber blocks the body kick.
Lester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Huber. Lester throws a good cross that connects.
Huber moves out of range as Lester strikes. Huber takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Huber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Huber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lester was well out of range. Poor timing from Huber. Lester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huber.
Lester throws a jab when Huber was well out of range.#T1# Huber walks into a straight right hand from Lester. Huber listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Huber misses with a hook to the body
and Lester counters with a stiff right hand. Lester throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Huber takes a swing at Lester's ribcage but misses. Lester swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Lester looks to throw the jab but Huber is out of range. Lester lands a jab to Huber's midsection. Lester throws a wild body kick that Huber sees coming a mile off. Huber looks to throw the jab but Lester is out of range. Lester swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Lester takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lester throws a half hearted mid kick. Huber looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Lester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huber connects with a right hand. Lester shakes it off. Lester throws a big shot that misses. Hans Huber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Huber throws a body kick that misses. Huber digs a good body shot into Lester's ribs. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Huber takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Huber tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Lester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Huber manages to avoid it. Lester throws a predictable looking body shot
and Huber counters with a lovely straight right hand! Huber avoids the body shot from Lester.
Huber has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lester. Huber is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lester. Lester connects with the punch. Huber pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Lester with a nice cross. Lester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huber.
Lester works the jab nicely.#T3# Lester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huber was well out of range. Poor timing from Lester. Lester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Huber defending well as Lester loads up on a big left hand. A little jabbing left from Huber on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. The fighters circling - Lester throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Huber moves out of range of the strikes. Lester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Lester connects with the punch. Huber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lester avoids the body shot from Huber.
Huber on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Huber misses with a right hand and Lester counters with a lovely straight right hand! Huber bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Lester scores with a decent looking hook.#T4# Good exchange - Lester coming out on top. Huber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Huber is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lester lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC# Huber is rocked! Lester misses with an uppercut. Huber is still on wobbly legs! Can Lester finish him? Huber misses with a wild body shot. It looked like Lester wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Huber seems to have recovered his senses. Lester slips under a jab. Lester misses with a hook. Huber ducked under it nicely. Huber throws out a counter right but Lester avoids it with no problem. Huber swings for the body but Lester moves out of range.
Lester ducks under a wild hook from Huber. Lester sizes up Huber with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Huber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lester.
Huber throws a body punch but Lester moves out of range. Moe Lester is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Lester connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight! Moe Lester showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lester, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moe Lester! Moe Lester retains his welterweight title!
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CEC 527
Date: Jul 12, 2017 |
#R1# Lester connects with a looping right hand.
Romero moves out of range as Lester strikes. Romero attempts a counter takedown but Lester avoids it well and moves away. Lester ducks under a wild hook from Romero. Lester misses with a looping left. Romero fails with a takedown attempt. A jab from Romero misses. Romero moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. A jab from Lester finds it's way through Romero's defenses. Romero attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. It seemed like Lester was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Romero shoots in looking for a takedown but Lester manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Romero's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Romero throws a body punch but Lester moves out of range. Romero avoids a lazy jab quite easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lester misses with a right hand and Romero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Romero throws a body punch but Lester moves out of range. Lester slips a jab from Romero. Lester doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Romero takes a body punch but keeps moving. This has been an exciting period of action! Romero cracks the inside of Lester's front leg. Romero avoids a kick to the body.
#T1# Lester lands with a cross. Lester lands a jab to the head.
#CUT2# It looks like Hector Romero has been cut. Romero scores with a hook to the body. Lester takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Romero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lester. Lester throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD# and Romero counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Lester told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet. Romero with a flurry of punches that miss. Romero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Lester wants to get back to his feet but Romero is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Romero postures up and lands a big shot to Lester's brow. Lester utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Romero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Romero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Romero won't allow Lester to get back to his feet. #T2# Romero throws an elbow that misses. Lester uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Romero's guard. Nice move by Lester!#REVB# 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!#SUB# Romero throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lester wants to stand but Romero has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB# Romero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lester can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Lester wants to stand but Romero has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2# Lester decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Romero, up you get! Hector Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Romero tries to move into range but Lester moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Romero with a lazy takedown attempt and Lester counters with a stiff right hand. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him. Romero scores with the left hand. Lester knows he should have avoided that one. #T3# Lester tries to move into range but Romero moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Lester looks to land a right hand but Romero moved out of range. The fighters circle momentarily. Romero darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Romero gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Lester counters with a left to the body. Lester jabbing away but nothing is landing. Romero takes one to the side of the head.
Romero is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#KD2# Lester cracks Romero with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Romero looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lester finish him?
#ROC2# Romero is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Romero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lester. Oh Romero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Lester throws a head kick that misses. Lester ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Lester throws a shot from downtown. Romero moves away and avoids it. Romero slips a jab from Lester. Romero seems to have got his legs back now. Lester looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range. Lester might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Lester lands a head shot. Romero throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Romero jabbing away but nothing is landing. Lester connects with a leg kick. Romero looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Lester on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Romero. Romero obviously looking to wear him down.
#T4# Nice defenses there by Lester. Romero looks to land a right hand but Lester moved out of range. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lester! But no joy. Romero misses with a lunging right hand
and Lester counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Moe Lester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A punch lands to the side of Lester 's head but he takes it in his stride. Lester ducks under a wild hook from Romero. Romero throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Romero misses with a takedown and Lester counters with a straight right hand. Lester circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Romero to the canvas! Romero doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Lester keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moe Lester! Moe Lester is the new welterweight champion!
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Event:
EVO 05312017
Date: May 31, 2017 |
#R1# Lester blocks a leg kick. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orion, right into the meat.
Lester paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Lester listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Orion throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lester counters with a left to the body. Orion looks to throw a body kick and Lester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A solid leg kick lands there for Orion.
Lester chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orion can pounce on him.
Orion tries to land a body kick enabling Lester to counter with a crisp jab. Orion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lester. Lester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lester throws a jab when Orion was well out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Orion. Lester shrugs it off though. Lester takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Orion looks to land a right hand but Lester moved out of range. Nice cross by Lester. Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lester throws a lazy right hand but Orion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Orion throws a low kick, looking for Lester's leg but Lester calmly moves out of range. Orion has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Scouse House (BRAND NEW OPENING) in the buildup to the fight. Lester moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T1# Orion blocks a jab. Lester takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. A jab from Orion misses. Orion throws a nice outside leg kick. Orion thows a leg kick but Lester checks it and Lester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Lester dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Lester lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Orion misses the target. Lester looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big right from Orion misses. Lester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orion. Orion throws a jab when Lester was well out of range. Orion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Lester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orion. Lester lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Lester has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Orion slips under a jab from Lester. Lester throws a big shot that misses.#T2# Lester with a hook. Orion scores with a kick to the midsection. Orion lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Lester blocks a leg kick. Orion walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lester checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Orion fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lester looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Orion walks into a straight right hand from Lester. Orion thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lester if he has to take too many more of those.
Lester chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Orion thows a left - swing and a miss! This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lester. Orion staying out of range there. Lester lands a nice shot to the body.
Lester feints and then cracks Orion's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Orion down. Lester scores with a kick to the midsection. Orion throws a hook but Lester blocks it. Orion feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lesters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3# Orion lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Lester connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Lester misses with a hook. Lester throws an overhand right that lands on Orion's shoulder, as Orion tries to avoid the shot. Lester is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Orion had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Orion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lester. Orion thinks about countering with a body kick. Orion sizes up Lester with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Orion changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Lester misses with an uppercut. Orion saw that one coming. Orion half committed to a counter leg kick. Orion scores with a leg kick.
Orion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orion is looking to counter with a body kick. Lester misses with a body kick. Orion lands a jab to the nose. Lester throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Orion blocks the body kick.
A quick step to the side and Orion tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Orion walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lester checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Lester missing with a left hand there. Orion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A counter left hand to the body from Orion misses its target. Orion turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lester pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Orion tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Orion throws a nice inside leg kick. Lester moves out of range of the body kick from Orion.
Orion swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lester. A thudding body kick lands there by Lester!
Lester takes one to the side of the head.
Orion misses with a leg kick. Lester checks a low kick from Orion. Lester moves out of range of the strikes. Lester misses with a looping right. Orion throws a solid leg kick but Lester takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Orion. Orion takes a swing at Lester's ribcage but misses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Orion walks into a jab. Orion blocks a jab. Orion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Lester looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lester throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Orion on the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Lester dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Lester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orion. Lester ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. A chopping leg kick lands by Orion. Moe Lester seems to be getting the better of the standup. Lester lands a really nice looking cross but Orion seems unphased.
Lester connects with a good right hand that stumbles Orion. Orion circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Lester's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Orion fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lester on the side of the head. Orion scores with a push kick. Orion tries to work over Lester's front leg with a kick but Lester checks it. Orion stuns Lester with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Orion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lester. Lester takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Orion lands a head shot. Orion has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orion. Orion shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. A thudding body kick lands there by Orion!
A good leg kick by Orion. Lester throws a jab but it's blocked by Orion. Lester moves out of range of the leg kick from Orion.#T1# A telegraphed right hand from Lester misses the target. Lester misses with a straight left. Orion throws out a leg kick but Lester moves out of range and Orion only half commits. Lester looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Lester moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Orion misses the shot to the body. Lester is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Orion with a body shot. Orion takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Orion lands a jab to Lester's midsection. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lester. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Orion changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Orion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Nice shot by Lester. Lester connects with the punch. Orion misses with a straight right. Lester checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Lester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lester delivers a nice body kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Orion throws a leg kick but Lester moved away. A kick lands to the mid section there for Lester.#T2# Lester misses the jab. Orion throws a low kick but Lester moves out of range easily. Lester doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Lester is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lester moves out of range of the body kick from Orion.
Lester lands with a shot to the body. Orion ducks under a wild hook from Lester. Orion ducks under a wild hook from Lester. A swing and a miss from Orion. Lester swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Lester checks the leg kick nicely there.
Orion throws a jab but it's blocked by Lester. Lester throws a shot from downtown. Orion moves away and avoids it. Orion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Orion will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Lester jabbing away but nothing is landing. The fighters circle momentarily. Lester darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Lester punishes Orion's body with a nice straight punch. Lester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lester just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3# Orion moves out of range of the strikes. Orion turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Lester looks to throw the jab but Orion is out of range. Orion thinks about countering with a body kick. Lester throws a hook to the side of Orion's head but Orion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A quick step to the side and Orion tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. A kick lands to the mid section there for Orion. Lester fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Orion looks for the body kick but Lester saw that one coming. Orion throws an overhand right that lands on Lester's shoulder, as Lester tries to avoid the shot. Lester looks to land a left hand but Orion moved out of range nicely. Orion misses with an uppercut. Lester saw that one coming. Orion misses with a leg kick. Orion lands a leg kick that knocks Lester off balance momentarily. Orion lands the left hand. Orion takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Orion works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Orion throws a low kick but Lester avoids it. Orion looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4# Orion throws a body kick that misses and Lester counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lester misses with a wild body shot. Lester misses with an uppercut. Orion saw that one coming. Lester throws a push kick but Orion slaps the foot to one side. Orion connects with a single shot there. Lester cracks a nice hook into Orion's ribs. Lester misses with a kick to the body and Orion counters with a lovely straight right hand! Orion takes a swing at Lester's ribcage but misses. Lester checks a low kick from Orion. Orion 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. Lester throws a hook but Orion blocks it. Orion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lester was well out of range. Poor timing from Orion. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Orion scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lester in his tracks. Lester misses with an uppercut
and Orion counters with a solid body kick. Orion misses with a leg kick. Orion misses with a low kick.
Orion tries to work over Lester's front leg with a kick but Lester checks it. 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 Cole Orion 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. #R3# Lester looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Orion dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Orion throws a lazy body kick and Lester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Lester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orion.
Orion gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Lester misses with a hook. Orion ducked under it nicely. Orion tries to work over Lester's front leg with a kick but Lester checks it. Lester attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Orion quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. A jab lands there for Lester. Lester misses with an uppercut. Orion throws a low kick, looking for Lester's leg but Lester calmly moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lester avoids a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Orion. Lester moves out of range of the leg kick from Orion. Orion throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orion.
#T1# Orion takes a swing at Lester's ribcage but misses. Lester swings for the body but Orion moves out of range.
Orion feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lester's calf. Orion connects with a leg kick. Lester looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Orion tries to land a leg kick but Lester saw it coming and moves away.
Lester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orion throws out the jab. Orion throws a poor cross that misses
and Lester counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A telegraphed right hand from Lester misses the target. Orion looks for the body kick but Lester saw that one coming. Orion is looking to score with low kicks. Lester lands with a shot to the body. Orion throws a leg kick but Lester sees it coming and moves out of range. Lester looks for the body kick but Orion saw that one coming. Lester stuns Orion with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Lester keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Lester checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Orion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2# Lester checks the leg kick. Orion throws a leg kick and Lester counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Orion takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lester throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Orion pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lester is out of range and Orion settles back down. Lester swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Orion tries to land a body kick and Lester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Orion tries to move into range but Lester moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Orion throws a leg kick that misses. Lester stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Orion. Orion's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lester under the eye. Orion scores with a nice head shot. Orion is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Orion misses with a low kick.
Lester throws out a loose jab but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it. Lester checks the leg kick. A chopping leg kick lands by Orion. #T3# Orion misses with a hook
and Lester counters with a left to the body. Orion throws a lazy uppercut
and Lester counters with a lovely shot to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. A leg kick checked by Lester. Orion misses with a low kick. A telegraphed right hand from Lester misses the target. Orion takes a swing at Lester's ribcage but misses. Orion lands a leg kick that knocks Lester off balance momentarily. Orion connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lester. Lester circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Lester cracks Orion with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Lester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orion moves away. Orion attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Orion scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed right hand from Lester misses the target. Orion pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Orion swings and misses with a shot to the body and Lester counters with a straight right hand. Orion throws a lazy right hand but Lester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4# Lester misses with an uppercut. Orion saw that one coming. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Orion misses the jab. Lester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orion. Lester on the wrong end of a nice hook. Lester walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Orion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Orion throws a jab but it's blocked by Lester. Lester moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lester lands with a hook. Orion tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Orion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. A jab lands there for Lester. Orion throws a lazy right hand but Lester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A nice side step and Lester releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Orion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. An inside leg kick lands from Orion. Lester throws a wild body kick that Orion sees coming a mile off. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Moe Lester just about did enough to take it. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R4# Orion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lester.
Lester scores with a nice strike. Lester chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orion can pounce on him.
A telegraphed right hand from Lester misses the target. Orion throws a looping overhand right but Lester ducks down to avoid it. Orion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Orion takes a swing at Lester's ribcage but misses. Lester lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Lester lands with a cross. Lester checks a leg kick. Orion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lester bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Lester throws the kick towards the body but Orion avoids it. Orion scores with a nice head shot. Orion moves out of range of the strikes. Orion lands a really nice looking cross but Lester seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lester moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T1# Lester darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Lester looks to throw the jab but Orion is out of range. Orion looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Lester swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Orion. Orion throws a shot from downtown. Lester moves away and avoids it. Orion misses with a hook. A nice side step and Lester releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Orion slips under a jab from Lester. Orion fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lester checks it well. Lester avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Lester chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orion can pounce on him.
Orion misses with an uppercut. Lester saw that one coming. Lester now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Orion blocks a jab. Orion will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Orion throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Orion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lester moves away. Orion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2# Orion throws a poor cross that misses
and Lester counters with a body kick that stops Orion in his tracks momentarily. Orion finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Orion throws out a leg kick but Lester moves out of range and Orion only half commits. Lester lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Orion at a distance.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. This has been an exciting period of action! Both fighters circling a little - Orion finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Lester feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Orions jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Orion bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Orion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Lester throws a nice inside leg kick. Orion takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Lester scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Orion doesn't seem bothered though. Orion swings away with a leg kick that misses. Lester throws out a counter right but Orion avoids it with no problem. Orion avoids the body shot from Lester.
Orion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Orion misses with a leg kick enabling Lester to counter with a crisp jab. A clash of legs there as Lester blocks the low kick.#T3# This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lester. Orion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orion. Lester thuds a left hand into Orion's body. Lester lands a jab to Orion's midsection. Orion moves away from the strike by Lester. Lester checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Lester comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. A jab from Lester does it's job there. Orion throws the left hand but Lester avoids the punch easily. A shot to the liver by Lester. Beautiful body shot. Orion fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lester is out of range. Orion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lester.
Orion throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lester. A slapping leg kick lands for Orion.
#T4# Orion feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lester's calf. 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! Orion ducks under a wild hook from Lester. Orion feinted there with a counter leg kick. Lester misses with a straight left. Orion throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Orion walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lester checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Lester blocks the body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Orion. Lester shrugs it off though. Orion lands with a nice body kick. Orion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Orion moves out of range as Lester strikes. Lester takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Good shot there by Orion. Lester throws a shot from downtown. Orion moves away and avoids it. Orion scores with a jab. Lester acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Lester connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Orion scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lester doesn't seem bothered though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Lester dominated that fourth round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R5# Orion throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lester lands a jab to the head.
Lester tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lester throws a body kick that misses. Lester loads up on a big right hand but Orion slips the punch. Orion looks to score with a jab to the body but Lester is just out of range. Lester feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Orions jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! The fighters circling - Orion throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Lester lands a jab to the head.
Orion dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Lester throws a head kick that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lester throws a looping overhand right but Orion ducks down to avoid it. Orion misses with a low kick.
Orion throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Lester looks like he wants to counter punch here. Lester misses with a hook. Orion ducked under it nicely. Lester checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1# Lester on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orion. Orion obviously looking to wear him down.
Orion throws a half hearted mid kick. Lester throws a looping overhand right but Orion ducks down to avoid it. Lester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orion was well out of range. Poor timing from Lester. Lester takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lester checks a low kick from Orion. Orion scores with a nice body kick.
Orion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lester. It seemed like Lester was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Lester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orion throws out the jab. Orion connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lester momentarily.
Lester throws a poor cross that misses
and Orion counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lester's knee momentarily. A solid body kick from Lester. Orion swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lester. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Orion. Nice body punch from Lester. Cole Orion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Lester with a jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Orion slips a jab from Lester. Lester takes a swing at Orion's ribcage but misses. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orion, right into the meat.
Orion misses with a looping left. A little jabbing left from Lester on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Orion avoids the body shot from Lester.
Orion misses with a looping left. Lester thows a left - swing and a miss! Lester ducks under a wild hook from Orion. Orion throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Orion buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lester takes a shot right to the bread basket. Lester takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Orion throws a low kick, looking for Lester's leg but Lester calmly moves out of range. It seemed like Lester was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Lester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orion was well out of range. Poor timing from Lester. Orion throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lester counters with a nice uppercut. #T3# Lester looks to throw the jab but Orion is out of range. The fighters circle momentarily. Orion darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Lester takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lester throws out the jab. Lester jabbing away but nothing is landing. Orion tried to counter with a leg kick but Lester avoided it. A lazy body kick from Orion and Lester counters with a stiff right hand. Lester lands the left hand. Lester misses with an uppercut. Orion saw that one coming. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orion. Orion avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A counter left hand to the body from Orion misses its target. Lester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lester on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Lester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orion was well out of range. Poor timing from Lester. Nice shot by Orion.#CUT# It looks like Moe Lester has been cut. Orion takes one to the chin there.#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lester ducks under a wild hook from Orion. Lester throws out a powerful jab. Lester scores with a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Orion. Orion feints and then cracks Lester's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lester down. Lester throws a jab but it's blocked by Orion. Orion is looking to chop away at Lester's legs. Lester avoids the body shot from Orion.
Lester steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Orion lands a jab to Lester's midsection. Lester throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Orion attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Lester swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Orion throws a solid leg kick but Lester takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Orion. Lester lands a right hook to the body.
Orion shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Moe Lester is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Orion swings widly with a right hand
and Lester counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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 Cole Orion. Well Lester has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:50 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 45:50 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 47:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moe Lester!
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Date: May 10, 2017 |
#R1# Tappenahomma throws a poor cross that misses
and Lester counters with a nice uppercut. A swing and a miss from Lester. Tappenahomma closes the distance looking to clinch enabling Lester to counter with a crisp jab. Lester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Tappenahomma wants to clinch and Lester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Lester misses with a wild body shot. Lester scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tappenahomma doesn't seem bothered though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A looping hook to the body misses from Lester. Tappenahomma does a little dance to reset his feet. Tappenahomma looks to land a left hand but Lester moved out of range nicely. Tappenahomma scores with a spinning back kick! Lester keeps the fight on the outside. Lester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tappenahomma manages to avoid it. Tappenahomma wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1# Tappenahomma lands a nice hook to Lester's body. Lester takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Tappenahomma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Lester takes a swing at Tappenahomma's ribcage but misses. Tappenahomma takes one on the button. Tappenahomma throws a leg kick but Lester checks it. Lester misses the shot to the body. #CL# Tappenahomma instigates a clinch. A nice left hand lands by Lester.
Lester avoids the elbow strike from Tappenahomma, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tappenahomma. Tappenahomma prevents a body shot from Lester. Lester lands on the inside with an uppercut. Lester lands with a right to the head. Tappenahomma 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. Lester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tappenahomma trying to land knees to the body.
Tappenahomma tries to land knees in the clinch but Lester avoids the damage to the body. #T2# Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tappenahomma obliges. Tappenahomma misses with a punch to the body.
Lester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lester on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Tappenahomma. Lester wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Lester can't find room to land a body shot as Tappenahomma controls the action.
Lester cracks Tappenahomma with a nice body shot. Tappenahomma blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Lester fails to land. Tappenahomma blocking some punches.
Tappenahomma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lester is defending well for now. Lester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tappenahomma's elbow. Lester blocks the elbow strike.
Lester has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tappenahomma seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lester can turn it around. Tappenahomma lands a left hand.
Tappenahomma blocking some punches.
Tappenahomma lands an elbow inside. #CUT# It looks like Moe Lester has been cut.#T3##BC2# Lester breaks the clinch.
Lester takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Tappenahomma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lester.
Lester is looking to chop away at Tappenahomma's legs. Lester moves out of range as Tappenahomma strikes. Lester misses with a straight left. It looked like Tappenahomma was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lester. Tappenahomma throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Lester throws a jab but it's blocked by Tappenahomma. #CL# Tappenahomma instigates a clinch. Lester lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tappenahomma backwards. Tappenahomma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lester is defending well for now. Tappenahomma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lester misses with the head strike.
Tappenahomma tries a body shot but Lester blocks it.
Tappenahomma misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4# Lester misses with a punch to the body.
Lester misses with a body punch.
Lester has a couple of punches blocked by Tappenahomma.
Lester misses with the head strike.
Lester lands a hook to the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lester. Lester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Lester.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tappenahomma. Tappenahomma lands an elbow just above Lester 's eye. Lester wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tappenahomma has him pressed against the cage. Nice body punch from Tappenahomma. Tappenahomma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Lester wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tappenahomma misses with a short punch on the inside. Lester blocks an elbow strike from Tappenahomma.
Lester avoids the elbow strike from Tappenahomma, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Moe Lester will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Tappenahomma throws a nice inside leg kick. Tappenahomma looks to land a right hand but Lester moved out of range. Lester walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Lester ducks under a wild hook from Tappenahomma. Lester lands with a good body shot. Tappenahomma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tappenahomma throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Lester counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Tappenahomma throws a hook but Lester blocks it. Lester fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Lester lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lester. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Lester lands a high kick!
Tappenahomma tries to clinch there but Lester circles away.
Lester jabs Tappenahomma right on the nose. Tappenahomma blinks but takes it well. This has been an exciting period of action! Lester throws the left hand but Tappenahomma avoids the punch easily.#T1# Tappenahomma throws an overhand right that lands on Lester's shoulder, as Lester tries to avoid the shot. Tappenahomma moves out of range as Lester throws a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Tappenahomma blocks the low kick. Tappenahomma lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Lester moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Tappenahomma lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Tappenahomma throws a body punch but Lester moves out of range. A telegraphed right hand from Lester misses the target. Tappenahomma looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Moe Lester seems to be getting the better of the standup. Lester throws a hook to the side of Tappenahomma's head but Tappenahomma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Lester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tappenahomma was well out of range. Poor timing from Lester. Tappenahomma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little feinted left hand from Tappenahomma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Lester throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tappenahomma. Lester goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2# Tappenahomma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Lester gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tappenahomma. Tappenahomma slips a straight right by Lester. Lester fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tappenahomma checks it well. Tappenahomma tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lester manages to circle out of the way. Tappenahomma takes one on the button. This has been an exciting period of action! Lester connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tappenahomma momentarily.
Tappenahomma avoids the body shot from Lester.
Tappenahomma blocks a jab. A big right from Lester misses. A little feinted left hand from Tappenahomma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Lester slips a jab from Tappenahomma. Lester feints and then cracks Tappenahomma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tappenahomma down. Tappenahomma slips a straight right by Lester. Tappenahomma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Tappenahomma tries to close the distance and clinch but Lester swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3# Lester throws a leg kick that is checked and Tappenahomma counters with a stiff right hand. Lester clobbers Tappenahomma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. A punch lands to the side of Tappenahomma 's head but he takes it in his stride. Lester throws a right hand that misses
and Tappenahomma counters with a stiff right hand. Tappenahomma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Lester misses with a looping left. Tappenahomma thows a left - swing and a miss! Tappenahomma tries to clinch but fails miserably and Tappenahomma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Lester slips under a jab from Tappenahomma. Tappenahomma lands a nice looking body kick. Tappenahomma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lester. Tappenahomma looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Nice uppercut there from Tappenahomma. 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! Tappenahomma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4# Tappenahomma takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Crunch! Tappenahomma slams his shin into Lester's torso. Lester throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Tappenahomma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lester.
Lester throws a hook to the side of Tappenahomma's head but Tappenahomma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Tappenahomma feinted there with a counter leg kick. The fighters circling - Lester throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Tappenahomma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Tappenahomma ducks under a wild hook from Lester. Lester takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lester wants to land a leg kick but Tappenahomma is out of range. Lester looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Tappenahomma seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. A chopping leg kick lands by Lester. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Lester showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R3# Tappenahomma looks for the body kick but Lester saw that one coming. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lester! But no joy. Tappenahomma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lester stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Tappenahomma lands a lovely overhand right. Lester misses with a body kick. Tappenahomma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lester moves away. Lester looks to score with a jab to the body but Tappenahomma is just out of range. Lester uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tappenahomma. Tappenahomma lands a body shot.
Lester lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tappenahomma misses with a hook. Lester ducked under it nicely. Lester throws a hook but Tappenahomma blocks it. Tappenahomma lands a head shot. Tappenahomma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lester looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lester, as that shot connected.
#T1# Tappenahomma avoids a lazy jab quite easily. It looked like Tappenahomma was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lester. Lester thows a left - swing and a miss! Tappenahomma thows a left - swing and a miss! Tappenahomma throws the left hand but Lester avoids the punch easily. Lester avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice side step and Lester releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Lester throws a sloppy head kick and Tappenahomma moves out of range easily. Lester misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tappenahomma makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Lester looks to throw the jab but Tappenahomma is out of range. Tappenahomma is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lester. Tappenahomma moves away from the strike by Lester. Tappenahomma getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Lester lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL# Tappenahomma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Tappenahomma throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lester blocks it with crossed arms. #T2# Lester throws a punch but it's blocked by Tappenahomma. Lester tries a body shot but Tappenahomma blocks it.
Lester lands a right hand. Still in the clinch, Lester scores with a nice short uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A short right from Lester. Tappenahomma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lester on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tappenahomma digs a right hand into Lester's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lester's gas tank. Tappenahomma blocks an uppercut.
Lester lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tappenahomma backwards. Lester tries to work over Tappenahomma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch blocked on the inside by Tappenahomma. Tappenahomma swings wildly with an uppercut but Lester uses good head movement to avoid it. Lester blocks the elbow strike.
#T3# Lester misses with a punch on the inside.
Lester tries to throw a body punch but Tappenahomma avoids it by throwing Lester back against the cage. Lester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tappenahomma's elbow. Lester throws a punch but it's blocked by Tappenahomma. Tappenahomma misses with a hook from the clinch. Lester throws a punch but it's blocked by Tappenahomma. Tappenahomma blocking some punches.
Lester lands a right hand. Lester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A right hook to the body lands for Lester.
Tappenahomma lands a nice elbow. Tappenahomma lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2# Lester breaks from the clinch.
Tappenahomma slips a straight right by Lester.#T4# Lester turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Lester misses the jab. Lester ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Tappenahomma misses the jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lester lands a high kick!
Lester throws a big shot that misses. Lester misses with a hook. Lester throws a hook but Tappenahomma blocks it. Tappenahomma staying out of range there. Tappenahomma lands a leg kick that knocks Lester off balance momentarily. Lester throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tappenahomma thumps Lester with a low kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Lester really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut. 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# Tappenahomma lands a jab. Lester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tappenahomma. Lester takes a shot right to the bread basket. Lester lands a right hook to the body.
Tappenahomma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Tappenahomma ducks under a wild hook from Lester. Tappenahomma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Tappenahomma is looking to counter punch. A low kick from Lester misses and Tappenahomma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A big right from Lester misses. Tappenahomma tries to counter by clinching up but Lester breaks away and moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tappenahomma tries to clinch but Lester is having none of it. Lester walks into a left hand. Tappenahomma on the wrong end of a nice jab. Lester missing with a left hand there. Tappenahomma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1# Lester shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Tappenahomma tries to counter by clinching up but Lester breaks away and moves out of range. Lester blocks a jab. Lester misses with a looping right. Lester feints and then cracks Tappenahomma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tappenahomma down. Lester pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Tappenahomma wants to clinch up but Lester keeps it at a distance. Lester just misses with a punch to the body.
Lester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tappenahomma looks for the body kick but Lester saw that one coming. #CL# Tappenahomma drives through and clinches with Lester against the cage.
Lester on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tappenahomma lands a damaging elbow. #CUT# That has opened up Moe Lester's cut even more. Lester lands a nice uppercut.#T2# Tappenahomma blocks a body shot from Lester. Lester blocking some punches.
Lester blocks an elbow strike. Tappenahomma lands with a left to the head. #CUT# The cut above Moe Lester's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Lester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lester tries a body shot but Tappenahomma blocks it.
Lester scores with a nice hook to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lester misses with a punch to the body.
Tappenahomma misses with the head strike.
Lester dodges an elbow strike from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma misses with an elbow strike.
Lester lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tappenahomma backwards. Lester digs a right hand into Tappenahomma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tappenahomma's gas tank. Lester misses with the head strike.
Tappenahomma swings wildly with an uppercut but Lester uses good head movement to avoid it. Tappenahomma connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lester's face.
#T3# Lester scores with an uppercut up the middle. Tappenahomma can't find room to land a body shot as Lester controls the action.
Tappenahomma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tappenahomma prevents a body shot from Lester. Tappenahomma working some nice short punches in the clinch. Tappenahomma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tappenahomma blocks an uppercut.
Tappenahomma scores with a hook to the body. Moe Lester seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Tappenahomma blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Lester.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tappenahomma. Tappenahomma blocks an uppercut.
Tappenahomma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Tappenahomma lands a hook that snaps the head of Lester backwards. Lester is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T4# Tappenahomma misses with a punch to the body.
Lester swings wildly with an uppercut but Tappenahomma uses good head movement to avoid it. Lester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Tappenahomma tries a knee to the head but Lester blocks it.
Tappenahomma throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tappenahomma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Lester lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action! Tappenahomma misses with an elbow over the top. Tappenahomma landing knees to the body.
Lester can't find room to land a body shot as Tappenahomma controls the action.
Lester misses with a punch to the body.
Tappenahomma misses with a knee to the head. A right handed body shot lands from Lester.
Tappenahomma tries to land knees in the clinch but Lester avoids the damage to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Chief Tappenahomma will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R5# A kick lands to the mid section there for Tappenahomma. Lester misses with a straight right. Lester throws a hook but Tappenahomma avoids it easily. Tappenahomma misses with an uppercut
and Lester counters with a left to the body. A chopping leg kick lands by Tappenahomma. Tappenahomma throws a body kick that misses enabling Lester to counter with a crisp jab. Lester ducks under a wild hook from Tappenahomma. Tappenahomma slips a straight right by Lester. Moe Lester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tappenahomma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tappenahomma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lester. Lester misses the shot to the body. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tappenahomma.
Lester throws a leg kick but Tappenahomma moved away.#T1# Lester tried to score with a low kick but Tappenahomma checks it. Tappenahomma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Tappenahomma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Tappenahomma avoids the head kick by Lester.
Lester avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tappenahomma tries to close the distance and clinch but Lester swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Lester pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Lester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tappenahomma moves away. Tappenahomma scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL# Tappenahomma closes the distance and clinches. Tappenahomma scores with a hook to the body. Tappenahomma misses with some punches.
Chief Tappenahomma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Lester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lester misses with a punch to the body.
Lester throws a punch but it's blocked by Tappenahomma. Lester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tappenahomma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Tappenahomma. Tappenahomma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Tappenahomma utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2# Lester breaks the clinch.
Lester misses with a body punch
and Tappenahomma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Tappenahomma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Tappenahomma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. A nice side step and Lester releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Lester uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tappenahomma.#T3# Tappenahomma tries to clinch but Lester is having none of it. Tappenahomma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lester. Lester misses with a body shot
and Tappenahomma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Tappenahomma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Tappenahomma checks a low kick from Lester. Lester looks to score with a jab to the body but Tappenahomma is just out of range. As Lester tries to get set, Tappenahomma tries to push him back and clinch up but Lester manages to avoid the attempt. A slow jab from Lester misses its intended target. Tappenahomma avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Lester circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lester appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. A telegraphed right hand from Lester misses the target. Jab by Tappenahomma.#CUT# Moe Lester's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. A head kick misses from Tappenahomma. #T4# Tappenahomma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Tappenahomma lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Moe Lester's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chief Tappenahomma! Chief Tappenahomma retains his welterweight title! A less than humble Chief Tappenahomma misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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EVO 309: Juggernaut vs Joestar
Date: Apr 12, 2017 |
#R1# Sackett connects with a body shot. Sackett misses with a hook. Lester ducked under it nicely. Lester throws a hook to the side of Sackett's head but Sackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Lester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lester throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range. Lester misses the jab. Sackett throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Sackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett. Lester throws an off balance right hand
letting Sackett counter with a right hand. Lester takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Lester takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away. Lester misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sackett moves out of range as Lester throws a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A jab from Lester misses. Sackett misses with a hook. Lester ducked under it nicely. Sackett lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1# Lester dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Sackett slips under a jab. Mordecai Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lester throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Sackett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Lester lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lester moves out of range of the body kick. Lester thows a left - swing and a miss! Lester lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Sackett throws a poor cross that misses
and Lester counters with a thumping low kick. Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lester was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett. Lester slips under a jab. We've been told by Sackett's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Sackett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot. Sackett misses with a lunging right hand
and Sackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Lester takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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! Lester throws a low kick, looking for Sackett's leg but Sackett calmly moves out of range. Sackett tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lester manages to circle out of the way.#T2# Lester misses with a straight right. Sackett bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lester's head backwards. Lester misses with a straight right. Sackett darts in trying to clinch and Lester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Sackett fails in his attempt to clinch. Sackett lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT# It looks like Moe Lester has been cut. Sackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Lester let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Sackett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Sackett dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Lester throws a jab but it's blocked by Sackett. Lester cracks Sackett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Sackett looks to throw a body kick and Lester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3# Lester just misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett tries to clinch up. Lester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Lester throws a body shot but no joy. Lester throws a nice inside leg kick. Sackett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Sackett is looking to slow Lester down with leg kicks. Lester looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range. A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett. Sackett lands an overhand right. A big left from Lester misses. Lester lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Lester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lester counters with a straight right hand. Sackett throws a body punch but Lester moves out of range. Lester steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sackett tries to clinch up. Sackett scores with a body shot.
Sackett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Lester lands with a good body shot. Sackett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lester.#CL# Sackett clinches up against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sackett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sackett's elbow. Lester scores with a shot to the side of Sackett's head. Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lester's elbow. Lester blocks an uppercut.
Sackett lands a nice uppercut. Sackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sackett working some nice short punches in the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Moe Lester will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# That kick from Lester tenderised Sackett's leg. Sackett is trying to keep his angry face on. Lester gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Lester takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sackett, as that shot connected.
Lester tries a low kick but Sackett avoids it. Lester throws a leg kick #CL# and Sackett moves into the clinch. Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Lester. Lester working aggressively here.
Sackett blocking some punches.
Lester tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sackett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Sackett tries a body shot but Lester blocks it.
Lester lands with a short head shot on the inside. Sackett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lester throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lester blocks a body shot from Sackett. Lester misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1# Sackett throws a head punch that misses. Sackett lands a nice uppercut. Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch. Lester blocks an uppercut.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lester lands a hook that snaps the head of Sackett backwards. Lester can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
Lester is trying to force a seperation but Sackett has the dominant position. A short right from Lester on the inside. Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett has Lester pressed against the cage, preventing Lester from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Lester scores with a shoulder strike. Lester misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside. Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lester lands a shoulder strike. #T2# Lester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett tries to work over Lester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2# Lester breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sackett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Nice straight punches there by Sackett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sackett. Lester takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lester lands a jab. Lester uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett. Moe Lester seems to be getting the better of the standup. Sackett connects with a jab. Lester looks to land a right hand but Sackett moved out of range. Lester 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. A low kick from Sackett is predictable there and Lester counters with a right hand to the body. Sackett stuns Lester with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Sackett wants to clinch up but Lester keeps it at a distance. Lester doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3# Sackett tries to clinch but Lester moves out of range. Lester takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Jab by Sackett. Lester jabbing away but nothing is landing. Sackett swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. A shot to the body from Sackett misses and Lester counters with an outside leg kick.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lester manages to avoid it. Sackett thuds his right hand into Lester's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Sackett misses with a body punch
and Lester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Lester looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range. Lester throws a shot to the body.
Lester swats away the attempt to clinch by Sackett. Sackett is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A little jabbing left from Lester on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4# Lester cracks Sackett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Sackett misses with a left hand and Lester counters with a thumping low kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Sackett throws a lazy uppercut
and Lester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Sackett throws a quick inside leg kick. Lester rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Sackett moves out of range of the strikes.#CL# Sackett closes the distance and pushes Lester back into the cage. Lester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Sackett. A nice right hand lands inside from Sackett. Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Lester controls his hands.
Lester blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land. #BC2# Lester's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Sackett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. 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 Mordecai Sackett will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut. 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. #R3# Lester slips a straight right by Sackett. Lester misses with a lunging right hand
and Sackett counters with a leg kick. Sackett checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Sackett throwing a counter right hand but Lester manages to avoid it. Sackett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Lester misses with an uppercut. Sackett saw that one coming. Sackett appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Sackett blocks a jab. Lester takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Lester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Sackett wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Lester throws a hook but Sackett avoids it easily. Lester misses with a looping left. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lester's calf. A looping hook to the body misses from Lester. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet. Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lester paws at him with a jab and circles away. Sackett catches Lester with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1# Lester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackett sees it coming and avoids it easily. Sackett dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Lester blocks a jab. Nice defenses there by Sackett. Sackett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Lester misses with a right hand and Sackett counters with a stiff right hand. Lester looks to land a left hand but Sackett moved out of range nicely. Lester connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sackett momentarily.
Sackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lester. That did some damage! A looping hook to the body misses from Lester. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet. Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Sackett misses with an uppercut. #CL# Sackett instigates a clinch. Lester blocking some punches.
#T2# Sackett is working Lester over against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Sackett. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sackett lands with a short head shot on the inside. Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lester can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
Lester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lester. Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Sackett lands a right hand. Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lester lands with a short head shot on the inside. Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mordecai Sackett has scored more points in the clinch so far. Lester wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lester misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett. Lester wants to get back to striking at distance but Sackett won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lester. Lester tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.
#T3# Sackett blocks a body shot from Lester. Sackett scores with an uppercut up the middle. Lester lands on the inside with an uppercut. Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Lester avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage. Lester misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett lands with a light punch inside. Sackett digs a right hand into Lester's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lester's gas tank. Sackett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Sackett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lester. Lester takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Sackett gets through Lester's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Lester blocking some punches.
Lester has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
Lester's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A shot in the inside from Sackett. Sackett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4# Lester digs a right hand into Sackett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sackett's gas tank. A short uppercut from Sackett. Sackett is leaning against Lester and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Sackett gets through Lester's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Sackett tries a body shot but Lester blocks it.
Lester's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Lester prevents a body shot from Sackett. Good body shot from Sackett.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lester misses with some punches.
Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Lester controls his hands.
Lester blocks a body shot from Sackett. Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Lester avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage. Lester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lester throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sacketts head. Sackett lands with a light punch inside. Sackett lands a left hand.
Sackett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lester backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mordecai Sackett clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R4# Sackett tries to clinch there but Lester circles away.
Sackett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Sackett avoids the body shot from Lester.
Sackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Sackett is looking to score with low kicks. Lester is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sackett with a body shot. Sackett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Sackett misses with a right hand and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Sackett lands a glancing blow to the side of Lester's head. Sackett misses the jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sackett throws a poor cross that misses
and Sackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Lester lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lester takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sackett lands a jab to the nose. Sackett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1# Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lester. A kick lands to the mid section there for Sackett. Sackett is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Lester has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sackett finds it's way round the side to connect with Lester's head. Sackett walks into a stiff left hand from Lester. Lester takes a shot right to the bread basket. Lester has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Lester ducks under a wild hook from Sackett. Lester now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Lester takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Sackett misses the target. Sackett throws the kick towards the body but Lester avoids it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lester! But no joy. Lester misses with a lunging right hand
and Sackett counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Lester with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sackett connects with a single shot there. Sackett is looking to chop away at Lester's legs. Lester swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2# Sackett fakes the leg kick and cracks Lester in the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sackett fails in his attempt to clinch. Lester drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Sackett scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Lester misses with a low kick. Sackett throws a leg kick which misses Lester's front leg but catches the back leg as Lester tries to avoid it. Lester misses with a kick to the body.
Sackett tries to clinch there but Lester circles away.
Sackett moves away from the strike by Lester. Sackett connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lester momentarily.
Sackett blocks a jab. Lester misses the shot to the body. Sackett misses the shot to the body. #T3# The fighters circle momentarily. Lester darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Sackett misses with the combination.
Lester only half commits to the counter leg kick. Sackett looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sackett looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Lester connects with a body shot that sends Sackett's belly button to the back. Sackett lands with an uppercut that bounces Lester off the cage and back into range. Sackett misses with a right hand and Lester counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Sackett tries to clinch up. Lester now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Lester throws a jab but it's blocked by Sackett. #T4# Sackett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lester. Lester ducks right into an uppercut from Sackett. Lester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Sackett misses with a straight right. Sackett checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Sackett takes one to the chin there. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lester swings away with a leg kick that misses. The fighters circle momentarily. Sackett darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Sackett is looking to clinch. Lester scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Sackett misses with an uppercut. Lester saw that one coming. A slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target. It seemed like Lester was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mordecai Sackett had his way with Moe Lester in that round. The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R5# Sackett moves away from the strike by Lester. Lester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Sackett misses with an uppercut. Lester saw that one coming. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lester. Sackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lester. A swing and a miss from Lester. Sackett throws a poor cross that misses
and Lester counters with a stiff right hand. Lester looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Lester is out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sackett. Lester throws a hook to the side of Sackett's head but Sackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Sackett wants to slow Lester down by chopping away at his legs. Lester jabs Sackett to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1# Lester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lester uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett. A jab from Sackett misses. Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lester moves away. Lester appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Sackett tests Lester's chin there with a solid looking shot. Sackett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lester throws out the jab. Sackett is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lester. A slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target. Lester lunges at Sackett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sackett's hand. Sackett misses with a left hand and Sackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Sackett lands a lovely overhand right. Lester gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Sackett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lester's hands.#T2# Sackett throws a hook but Lester avoids it easily. Lester looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. The crowd cheers as Lester lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sackett doesn't seem phased though. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sackett lands a right hook to the body.
Sackett throws a lazy uppercut
and Lester counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Sackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lester's calf. Sackett throws a half hearted mid kick. Lester looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Sackett throws a poor cross that misses
and Lester counters with a lovely straight right hand! Lester lands with a hook. Sackett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Lester throws a hook to the side of Sackett's head but Sackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Sackett is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lester scores with a jab to the body. Sackett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Sackett dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Moe Lester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# Crunch! Sackett slams his shin into Lester's torso. Lester misses with a looping left. Lester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Sackett cracks Lester with an open hand slap. Sackett connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Lester takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Lester circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Sackett drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Lester follows Sackett to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moe Lester!
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Event:
EVO 301: Obliteratii vs Baba
Date: Feb 24, 2017 |
#R1# A low kick from Duffy misses and Lester counters with a stiff right hand. Duffy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT# It looks like Moe Lester has been cut. Lester looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Duffy feinted there with a counter leg kick. Duffy moves away from the strike by Lester. Lester fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Duffy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Lester lands a nice hook to Duffy's body. Duffy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Lester slips under a jab. A telegraphed right hand from Lester misses the target. Duffy throws a leg kick but Lester moved away. Duffy ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Duffy misses with a low kick. Lester connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Duffy throws a quick inside leg kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Duffy connects with a body shot that sends Lester's belly button to the back. Lester misses with a looping right.#T1# Lester scores with a decent looking hook. Duffy lands a right hook to the body.
Lester lands with an overhand left. Duffy ducks under a wild hook from Lester. A slapping leg kick lands for Duffy.
Carney Duffy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A swing and a miss from Duffy. Lester moves out of range of the body kick. Lester on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Duffy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Duffy lands with a nice body punch. Duffy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lester throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Duffy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lester. Lester looks to throw the jab but Duffy is out of range. Duffy is looking to counter punch.#T2# Lester throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Duffy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Duffy slips under a jab. Duffy is looking to wear down Lester with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Lester walks into a jab. Duffy misses with a body shot.
Lester scores with a punch to the head. Duffy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Duffy misses with an uppercut. A telegraphed right hand from Duffy misses the target. Duffy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Lester throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Lester scores with the left hand. Duffy knows he should have avoided that one. Duffy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Duffy is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Duffy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3# Duffy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lester swats him away and circles back towards the center. Duffy misses with a body kick. Lester checks a leg kick. A left lands for Lester. Duffy defending well as Lester loads up on a big left hand. Duffy throws an overhand right that lands on Lester's shoulder, as Lester tries to avoid the shot. Lester is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Duffy with a body shot. Lester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duffy sees it coming and avoids it easily. Duffy scores with a body shot.
Duffy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lester is out of range and Duffy settles back down. Lester throws a leg kick #CL# and Duffy counters by clinching up. Duffy has Lester pressed against the cage, preventing Lester from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC# Duffy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Duffy tries to land a front kick but Lester steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4# Duffy darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Lester avoids the body shot from Duffy.
Lester throws a jab when Duffy was well out of range. Lester throws a body punch but Duffy moves out of range. Duffy throws a leg kick that misses. Duffy connects with a leg kick. Lester looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lester takes a swing at Duffy's ribcage but misses. Lester throws a leg kick but Duffy sees it coming and moves out of range. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lester 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 Duffy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Duffy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Duffy scores with a hook to the body. Lester takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Duffy throws a nice looking combination but Lester bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Lester throws out a loose jab but Duffy uses good head movement to avoid it. Lester's jab looks to have found its range, popping Duffy under the eye. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carney Duffy dominated that round. The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut. 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# Lester throws a shot from downtown. Duffy moves away and avoids it. Duffy misses the jab. The fighters circle momentarily. Duffy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Lester has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Duffy finds it's way round the side to connect with Lester's head. Duffy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lester can do to turn this around? Lester scores with a jab. Lester lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Duffy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Duffy ducks under a wild hook from Lester. Duffy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Duffy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lester. Duffy throws a hook but Lester avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Duffy looks to score with a jab to the body but Lester is just out of range. Lester misses with a hook. Duffy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lester was well out of range. Poor timing from Duffy. Lester blocks a head kick by Duffy.
#T1# Good work by Duffy as he checks the leg kick. Duffy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Duffy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Duffy looks to land a left hand but Lester moved out of range nicely. Duffy swings for the body but Lester moves out of range.
Duffy swings for the body but Lester moves out of range.
Duffy looks to land a left hand but Lester moved out of range nicely. Duffy throws a hook but Lester avoids it easily. Duffy throws a hook but Lester avoids it easily. Duffy slips a jab from Lester. A shot to the liver by Duffy. Beautiful body shot. Lester lands a nice hook to Duffy's body. Duffy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Duffy cracks Lester with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Lester steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Duffy. That one must have hurt.#T2# Lester lands a jab to the nose. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Duffy misses the shot to the body. Lester missing with a left hand there. Duffy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Duffy throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Lester looks like he wants to counter punch here. Duffy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Duffy throws an off balance right hand
and Lester counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Lester moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Duffy throws a lazy head kick and Lester counters with a straight right hand. Duffy misses with a looping left. A little jabbing left from Lester on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Duffy throws a looping overhand right but Lester ducks down to avoid it. Lester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duffy.
Duffy pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Lester throws a hook but Duffy avoids it easily.#T3# Lester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duffy. That kick from Lester tenderised Duffy's leg. Duffy is trying to keep his angry face on. Duffy throws a leg kick that misses. Carney Duffy is winning the standup battle so far. Lester with a body punch. A glancing blow. A shot to the body from Duffy misses and Lester counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Lester scores with the left hand. Duffy knows he should have avoided that one. Duffy slips under a jab from Lester. Duffy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lester. Lester obviously looking to wear him down.
Lester misses the jab. Duffy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Duffy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lester only half commits to the counter leg kick. Lester dips to his left and cracks Duffy with an uppercut! Duffy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duffy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lester was well out of range. Poor timing from Duffy.#T4# Lester takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Duffy looks to land a body kick but Lester moved away. A bone on bone clash there as Duffy blocks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Duffy misses the target. A slow jab from Lester misses its intended target. Lester connects with a body shot. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lester checks a leg kick. Duffy avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Duffy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Lester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duffy.
Lester staying out of range there. Duffy moves out of range as Lester strikes. Duffy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Lester scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Lester showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Duffy works the jab nicely. Lester scores with a nice right hand.
Duffy tries a head kick but it misses.
Duffy lands a body shot.
Duffy throws a head kick but Lester moves out of range.
A big left from Duffy misses. Lester looks like he wants to counter punch here. Lester connects with a body shot that sends Duffy's belly button to the back. Lester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duffy throws out the jab. Lester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duffy quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Duffy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lester connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Duffy scrambles back to his feet. Duffy checks the leg kick. Lester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Lester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Duffy is looking to counter punch. Jab from Lester.#T1# Lester throws an off balance right hand
#CL# and Duffy counters by clinching up. Duffy digs a right hand underneath Lester's ribcage. Lester let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2# Lester pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Lester swings for the body but Duffy moves out of range.
Lester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duffy scores with a push kick. Duffy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lester manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Duffy lands a head kick. Lester smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Lester scores with a sloppy right hand. Duffy should have avoided that one. Duffy thumps Lester with a low kick. Lester takes a swing at Duffy's ribcage but misses. A leg kick checked by Duffy. A telegraphed right hand from Duffy misses the target. #T2# Lester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duffy scores with a hook to the body. Lester takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Lester scores with the left hand. Duffy knows he should have avoided that one. 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! Lester scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Lester avoids the body shot from Duffy.
Duffy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Lester listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Duffy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duffy misses with a hook. Lester ducked under it nicely. Duffy walks into a jab. Lester connects with a nice looking jab.
Lester wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Duffy throws a head kick but Lester moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lester! But no joy.#T3# Duffy misses with a low kick.
Lester moves away from the strike by Duffy. A chopping leg kick lands by Lester. Duffy is looking to land body kicks. It seemed like Lester was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Duffy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Duffy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lester connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Duffy throws a leg kick that is checked and Lester counters with a nice low kick that buckles Duffy's knee momentarily. Duffy throws a head kick that misses. Duffy misses with a low kick as Lester jumps back. Lester let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Lester throws out a loose jab but Duffy uses good head movement to avoid it. Lester bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Duffy's head backwards. Duffy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lester's sensitive parts. Duffy lands with a shot to the body. #T4# Lester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duffy.
A jab from Lester misses. Duffy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lester counters with a stiff right hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Duffy walks into a stiff left hand from Lester.#ROC2# Duffy is rocked! Duffy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lester counters with a low kick, right behind Duffy 's knee. Oh Duffy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Lester throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Duffy seems to have got his legs back now. Duffy just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Lester. Duffy walks straight into a right hand from Lester - that's dropped him! Lester jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Duffy from any more punishment! Duffy complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Moe Lester!
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Event:
EVO 290: Hawkins vs Dunas
Date: Jan 11, 2017 |
#R1# Perälä throws a right hand that misses
and Lester counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Perälä throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Lester on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Perälä. Perälä obviously looking to wear him down.
Perälä jabbing away but nothing is landing. Lester feints and then cracks Perälä's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Perälä down. Lester chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Perälä can pounce on him.
Perälä swings widly with a right hand
enabling Lester to counter with a crisp jab. Perälä moves out of range of the strikes. It looked like Perälä wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Perälä ducks under a wild hook from Lester. Lester takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Perälä cracks Lester with a right hand to the side of the head. Lester just misses with a punch to the body.
Perälä quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Lester takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Perälä looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lester 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. Lester will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T1# Perälä scores with a shot to the body.
Perälä takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lester scores with a nice strike.#CUT2# It looks like Taisto Perälä has been cut. Lester looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Lester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Lester is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Perälä with a body shot. Good work by Perälä as he checks the leg kick. Perälä scores with a leg kick.
Perälä keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lester tries to move into range but Perälä moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT# It looks like Moe Lester has been cut. Lester stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Perälä. Perälä throws out a powerful jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A looping hook to the body misses from Lester. Perälä does a little dance to reset his feet. Lester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perälä. Moe Lester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Perälä misses with the combination.
#T2# Perälä takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perälä. Lester throws a leg kick which misses Perälä's front leg but catches the back leg as Perälä tries to avoid it. That kick from Perälä tenderised Lester's leg. Lester is trying to keep his angry face on. Perälä thows a leg kick but Lester checks it and Lester counters with a straight right hand. Lester has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. That kick from Perälä tenderised Lester's leg. Lester is trying to keep his angry face on. Perälä throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Lester has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Perälä finds it's way round the side to connect with Lester's head. Lester looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Perälä misses with a wild body shot. Lester throws out a counter right but Perälä avoids it with no problem. Perälä moves out of range of the strikes. Lester scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Perälä 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.#T3# Lester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perälä. Nice body kick there by Perälä. Perälä misses the shot to the body. Lester connects with a jab. Lester avoids a kick to the body.
A cross from Lester lands. Lester slips under a jab from Perälä. Perälä paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. A decent looking body kick lands there for Perälä. A nice inside leg kick there by Perälä. That's going to slow Lester down. Perälä moves out of range as Lester strikes. Perälä appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Perälä misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lester.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lester! But no joy. Perälä dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lester. That did some damage! Lester is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Perälä had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Perälä jabs Lester to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lester misses with a low kick. Lester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lester jabs Perälä to the body, keeping him at a distance. Perälä fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lester has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Lester misses with a left hand #TD# and Perälä counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Perälä's corner is telling him to maintain position. Lester wants to get back to his feet but Perälä is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Perälä engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Perälä pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lester is keeping the position for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Perälä dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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# Perälä fails with the takedown letting Lester counter with a right hand. Perälä lands with a good body shot. Lester throws a lazy right hand but Perälä sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Lester's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Lester misses with an uppercut. Perälä throws a chopping leg kick but Lester manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Perälä scores with a hook to the body. Lester takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Perälä cracks Lester with an open hand slap. Lester moves out of range of the leg kick from Perälä. Lester has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lester there as he acknowledges the shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lester cracks Perälä with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Perälä throws a jab when Lester was well out of range. The fighters circling - Lester throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Perälä half committed to a counter leg kick. Perälä throws a leg kick and Lester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1# Lester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perälä was well out of range. Poor timing from Lester. Perälä checks a leg kick. Lester keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perälä. Perälä connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lester momentarily.
Lester misses the shot to the body. Lester throws a lazy uppercut
#TD# so Perälä counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Perälä won't allow Lester to get back to his feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lester is wriggling around but Perälä manages to pass to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2##SUB# Perälä is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Lester is looking to escape. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB# Perälä is trying to work for a kimura but Lester is defending well.
Lester is staying active underneath Perälä, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3# Perälä is stalling here. Lester is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Perälä seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lester has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SU2# Lester stands up. Lester moves out of range of the body kick from Perälä.
Lester on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Perälä gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Lester lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Perälä takes one on the button. Lester throws the kick towards the body but Perälä avoids it. Perälä checks a low kick from Lester. Lester goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Perälä throws a leg kick and Lester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Perälä wants to slow Lester down by chopping away at his legs. #T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lester fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Perälä is out of range. Lester walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Lester loads up on a big right hand but Perälä slips the punch. Lester throws a leg kick #TD# and Perälä counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Perälä. #ES2# Lester manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Perälä misses the shot to the body. Lester throws a leg kick which misses Perälä's front leg but catches the back leg as Perälä tries to avoid it. Perälä ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lester moves away. Lester catches Perälä with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Lester throws a nice inside leg kick. Perälä walks into a jab. Lester goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Lester showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R3# Lester gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Perälä. Lester thuds his right hand into Perälä's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD# Perälä looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Lester is wriggling around but Perälä manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB# Lester pushes Perälä off looking to stand but Perälä dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Perälä is taking a breather. Lester says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1##ES2# Lester makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Perälä swings widly with a right hand
and Perälä takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A thudding body kick lands there by Perälä!
Lester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Perälä sees it coming and avoids it easily. Perälä keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lester. Perälä is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Lester loads up on a big right hand but Perälä slips the punch. Moe Lester seems to be getting the better of the standup. Perälä lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Perälä throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lester sees it coming and avoids it easily. Lester scores with a jab to the body.#T2##CL# Perälä has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lester misses with a hook from the clinch. Perälä lands a hook to the side of the head. Perälä makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Perälä gets through Lester's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Perälä. Perälä is trying to pull guard but Lester has him pressed against the cage. Lester lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Perälä blocks a body shot from Lester. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Perälä creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Perälä creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A right hand to the body from Perälä.
Lester lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Perälä or not. Lester has a couple of punches blocked by Perälä.
Lester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perälä tries to throw a body punch but Lester avoids it by throwing Perälä back against the cage. Lester lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3# Perälä tries to work over Lester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lester misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lester lands a hook that snaps the head of Perälä backwards. Perälä tries a body shot but Lester blocks it.
Perälä goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC# Perälä's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Lester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perälä. Lester throws a jab but it's blocked by Perälä. Perälä feinted there with a counter leg kick. Lester feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Peräläs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Decent striking displayed by Perälä there. Perälä throws a lazy uppercut
and Lester counters with a lovely straight right hand! Lester lands with a hook. Perälä tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Lester misses with an uppercut. Perälä misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lester.
#T4# Ouch! a nice leg kick from Perälä, right into the meat.
Lester feints and then cracks Perälä's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Perälä down. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lester throws a jab when Perälä was well out of range. Lester throws out a powerful jab. The fighters circling - Lester throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Perälä feinted there with a counter leg kick. Lester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perälä throws out the jab. Lester pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Taisto Perälä seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lester throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Perälä lands with an overhand left. Lester misses with a wild body shot. Perälä drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lester sprawls and moves away. Perälä moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Lester loads up on a big right hand but Perälä slips the punch. Perälä looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Perälä throws a front kick aimed at Lester's knee but Lester avoids it well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Moe Lester just about did enough to take it. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Perälä's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R4# Perälä wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Perälä misses with a low kick.
Perälä cracks Lester with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL# Perälä gets a clinch. Perälä fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Lester's face as he tries to break the clinch. Perälä swings wildly with an uppercut but Lester uses good head movement to avoid it. Perälä misses with a short punch on the inside. Lester tries to circle away but Perälä has him pinned against the cage. Taisto Perälä has scored more points in the clinch so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lester misses with the head strike.
Lester misses with a punch on the inside.
Lester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2# Lester's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Lester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perälä.
#T1# Perälä looks to land a body kick but Lester moved away. Perälä throws a right hand that misses
and Lester makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Lester misses with a looping right. Perälä blocks a low kick nicely. Lester throws a hook but Perälä blocks it. Lester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perälä.
Lester throws a looping overhand right but Perälä ducks down to avoid it. Lester misses with an uppercut. Lester misses with a hook
and Perälä counters with a nice body shot. Nice uppercut lands for Perälä. That snapped Lester's head back.
Lester is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Lester swings for the body but Perälä moves out of range.
#CL# Perälä clinches up against the cage.#T2# Perälä blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perälä blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lester prevents a body shot from Perälä. Lester being controlled against the cage. Lester can't find room to land a body shot as Perälä controls the action.
Perälä tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lester's elbow. Perälä wants to stall.
Lester misses with a body punch.
Lester digs a right hand into Perälä's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Perälä's gas tank. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lester working aggressively here.
Lester throws a punch but it's blocked by Perälä. Perälä throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lesters head. #T3# Lester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perälä misses with a punch on the inside.
Perälä struggles to land a body shot inside as Lester controls his hands.
Perälä tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lester's elbow. Perälä swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perälä tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perälä. Perälä lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Perälä lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lester backwards. Perälä lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Lester lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Perälä lands a hook to the side of the head. Lester misses with the head strike.
Perälä pushes Lester back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Lester misses with a punch on the inside.
Lester is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lester. #T4# Perälä lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lester throws a head punch that misses. Perälä blocks a body shot from Lester. Perälä misses with some punches.
Perälä working aggressively here.
Perälä lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Perälä throws a head punch that misses. Perälä tries a body shot but Lester blocks it.
Perälä lands on the inside with an uppercut. Perälä is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lester is keeping busy. Lester misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perälä working some nice short punches in the clinch. Perälä scores with an uppercut up the middle. A short right hand to the side of the head by Lester. Perälä misses with a hook from the clinch. Lester works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Perälä had his way with Moe Lester in that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R5# Perälä throws a body punch but Lester moves out of range. Nice straight punches there by Lester. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lester. Lester slips a straight right by Perälä. Lester scores with a leg kick.
Lester tries to work over Perälä's front leg with a kick but Perälä checks it. Perälä ducks under a wild hook from Lester. Perälä tried to counter with a leg kick but Lester avoided it. Lester throws an overhand right that lands on Perälä's shoulder, as Perälä tries to avoid the shot. Perälä catches Lester with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Perälä swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Perälä gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Lester misses with a hook
and Perälä counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Perälä feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lester's calf. Perälä takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1# Lester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perälä.
Perälä keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perälä looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lester lands a jab to Perälä's midsection. Perälä throws a hook but Lester avoids it easily. Lester throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Lester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perälä.
Lester tries to score with a low kick but Perälä moves his leg out of the way. Lester lands a glancing blow to the side of Perälä's head. Lester throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Perälä counter with a right hand. Perälä throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lester tries a quick counter leg kick but Perälä is wise to it. Lester moves out of range as Perälä strikes. Lester only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2# An inside leg kick lands from Perälä. Perälä feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lester's calf. Lester misses the shot to the body. Perälä connects with a jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Perälä with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Perälä lands with a nice body punch. Perälä avoids the body shot from Lester.
Perälä goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Perälä thows a left - swing and a miss! Lester thows a left - swing and a miss! Perälä takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Perälä shoots for a takedown but Lester saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3# Perälä slips under a jab from Lester. Perälä cracks a nice hook into Lester's ribs. Perälä fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lester checks it well. A chopping leg kick lands by Perälä. Lester just misses with a punch to the body.
Perälä avoids the body shot from Lester.
Lester throws a hook to the side of Perälä's head but Perälä sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Good exchange - Lester coming out on top. Lester throws a big shot that misses. Lester lands an overhand right. Perälä misses with a combination
enabling Lester to counter with a crisp jab. Perälä throws a leg kick which misses Lester's front leg but catches the back leg as Lester tries to avoid it. #T4# Lester fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Lester connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Perälä's hands. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Perälä takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lester takes a body punch but keeps moving. Lester misses with an uppercut. Perälä ducks under a wild hook from Lester. Lester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Perälä throws a leg kick that misses. Perälä takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Perälä misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lester.
Lester steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Perälä scores with a jab. Lester acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Perälä on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Moe Lester. I think Lester 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 48:48 Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
CFC 414
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1# Lester looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Huber 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. Lester jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lester checks a low kick from Huber. Huber throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lester counters with a lovely shot to the body. Lester cracks the inside of Huber's front leg. A slow jab from Huber misses its intended target. Huber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lester. Lester was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Huber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lester. Lester looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Lester throws a poor cross that misses
and Lester takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Huber throws a hook but Lester avoids it easily. Huber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Lester finds it's target. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Huber slips under a jab from Lester. Lester throws a leg kick and Huber counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2# It looks like Moe Lester has been cut. A slow jab from Lester misses its intended target. #T1# Huber looks to land a right hand but Lester moved out of range. Lester throwing a counter right hand but Huber manages to avoid it. Lester takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lester is looking to counter with a body kick. Lester on the wrong end of a nice hook. Lester takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Huber gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lester throws a hook but Huber blocks it. Lester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huber.
Lester scores with a sloppy right hand. Huber should have avoided that one. Lester motions for Huber to come forward. Lester throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Lester chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Huber can pounce on him.
Huber throws a leg kick but Lester sees it coming and moves out of range. An inside leg kick from Lester misses. A little jabbing left from Huber on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Lester slips a jab from Huber. A big left from Lester misses. #T2# Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lester. Huber shrugs it off though. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lester cracks the inside of Huber's front leg. Huber throws a series of strikes that have Lester backpedaling.
Huber just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Lester misses the target. Huber misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lester lands a jab to Huber's midsection. Lester lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Lester connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Huber momentarily.
Huber misses with a right hand and Lester counters with a left to the body. Lester with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Huber lands a jab to Lester's midsection. Lester jabs Huber to the body, keeping him at a distance. Huber with a nice cross.#T3# Lester bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Huber's head. Huber throws a low kick but Lester avoids it. An inside leg kick from Lester misses. A left lands for Huber. Huber scores with a jab to the body. Lester looks to land a left hand but Huber moved out of range nicely. Lester misses with a hook. Huber connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lester. Lester circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Lester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huber.
Lester misses the shot to the body. Huber swings away with a leg kick that misses. Lester throwing a counter right hand but Huber manages to avoid it. Lester slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Lester misses with a left hand and Huber cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Lester throws a lazy uppercut
and Huber counters with a thumping low kick. #T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Lester showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Huber.
Lester tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Huber checks the leg kick. A nice leg kick lands there from Lester. Lester walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Lester fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Huber lands with an overhand left. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Good leg kick by Lester there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Huber scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Huber misses with a hook
and Lester counters with a nice uppercut. Huber throws a low kick but Lester moves out of range easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Moe Lester will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut. 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# Lester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lester misses with a looping right. Lester swings away with a body shot that misses
and Huber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Huber throws a chopping leg kick but Lester manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Huber misses with a hook
and Lester counters with a lovely straight right hand! Huber 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. Lester takes a swing at Huber's ribcage but misses. Lester misses with a straight left. Huber swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Huber misses with a straight right. Moe Lester is winning the standup battle so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lester misses with an uppercut. Huber saw that one coming. Huber lands with a straight right. Lester didn't see that one coming. Lester throws an overhand right that lands on Huber's shoulder, as Huber tries to avoid the shot. Lester uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Huber has time to react. Huber just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# Lester takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Lester takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Huber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huber misses with a left hand enabling Lester to counter with a crisp jab. Huber tried to score with a low kick but Lester checks it. Lester rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Huber counters with an inside leg kick. A slow jab from Lester misses its intended target. Huber takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Huber defending well as Lester loads up on a big left hand. Huber misses with a head kick.
Huber moves out of range of the body kick. Huber misses with a body shot.
Huber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lester.#T2# Huber misses with a shot to the body and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Huber takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Huber throws a right hand that misses
and Lester counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Huber's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. 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! Huber throws a low kick, looking for Lester's leg but Lester calmly moves out of range. Lester's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Huber connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lester scrambles back to his feet. Lester takes a swing at Huber's ribcage but misses. Huber throws a body punch but Lester moves out of range. Lester misses with a body shot.
Lester keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Huber. Lester avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Lester connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. A left lands for Huber. A telegraphed right hand from Lester misses the target. #T3# Huber throws a lazy right hand but Lester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Lester looks to throw the jab but Huber is out of range. Lester jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lester misses with an attempted mid kick.
Huber just misses with a punch to the body.
Huber throws a poor cross that misses
and Lester counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Huber lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lester at a distance.
Huber tests Lester's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2# Moe Lester's cut is getting worse. Lester keeps the fight on the outside. Huber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lester misses with a hook
and Huber makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Hans Huber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Huber bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T4# Lester 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. Huber moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Huber throws a shot from downtown. Lester moves away and avoids it. Huber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lester fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Lester throws out a loose jab but Huber uses good head movement to avoid it. Nice defenses there by Huber. Lester bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Lester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huber.
Huber takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Huber attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Huber throws a hook to the side of Lester's head but Lester sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Lester throws a body shot but no joy. 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 Moe Lester will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut. That's time! Lester's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round! #R3# Huber misses with a right hand and Lester counters with a nice uppercut. A low kick from Huber is predictable there and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Lester throws a lazy right hand but Huber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Lester on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. A swing and a miss from Lester. Huber throws out a counter right but Lester avoids it with no problem. A slow jab from Lester misses its intended target. Huber lands a right hook to the body.
Lester throws out a powerful jab. Lester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Huber. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Huber takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huber was well out of range. Poor timing from Lester. Huber replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lester blocks it well. Huber throws a nice inside leg kick. Huber misses with an uppercut. #T1# A lazy body kick from Lester and Lester takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Lester swings widly with a right hand
enabling Huber to counter with a crisp jab. Lester lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Huber circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2# Huber has taken the fight to the clinch.
Huber fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Huber scores with a nice short uppercut. Lester misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC# Lester pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Lester cracks Huber with a good jab. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lester. Huber scores with a sloppy right hand. Lester should have avoided that one. Lester drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. This has been an exciting period of action! Lester scores with a crisp jab that stopped Huber in his tracks. #T2# Huber throws an off balance right hand
and Lester counters with a straight right hand. Huber scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Lester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huber moves away. Lester scoring well with a low kick there.
That kick from Huber tenderised Lester's leg. Lester is trying to keep his angry face on. Huber tries a low kick but Lester avoids it. Lester throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Huber slips under a jab from Lester. Nice jab there from Lester. Lester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Huber. A jab from Lester misses. Huber throws a body punch but Lester moves out of range. Lester half committed to a counter leg kick. Huber misses with an uppercut
and Lester counters with a good, hard body kick but Huber shrugs it off. #T3# Lester avoids the body shot from Huber.
Lester throws a leg kick but Huber sees it coming and moves out of range. Huber scores with a jab to the body. Lester throws a hook but Huber avoids it easily. Lester scores with a crisp jab that stopped Huber in his tracks. #CL2# Huber closes the distance and clinches. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lester. Huber lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lester backwards. Lester lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC# Lester escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Lester misses. Lester just misses with a punch to the body.
Huber throws a sloppy body shot
and Lester counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4# Lester takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Huber explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lester swats away the attempt to clinch by Huber. Huber cracks Lester with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Huber misses with a straight left. A low kick from Huber is predictable there and Lester counters with an outside leg kick.
Huber scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Huber tries to clinch but Lester moves out of range. Lester swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Lester moves into range and connects with a jab. Hans Huber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Moe Lester is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Huber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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 Moe Lester. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lester, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:29 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:29 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moe Lester!
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Event:
CFC 409
Date: Nov 18, 2016 |
#R1# Lester throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Lester misses the jab. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by La Bor.
Lester misses the shot to the body. La Bor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. La Bor scores with a hook. Lester misses with a hook to the body
and La Bor counters with a nice uppercut. La Bor throws a body shot but no joy. Lester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
La Bor throwing a counter right hand but Lester manages to avoid it. Lester misses with a looping left. La Bor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. La Bor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lester. Lester slips under a jab. The fighters circling - Lester throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Lester throws the left hand but La Bor avoids the punch easily.#T1# Lester misses with a hook. La Bor lands with an overhand left. Lester throws a big shot that misses. Jab, jab by La Bor - just one landing. Lester connects with a good right hand that stumbles La Bor. La Bor circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Lester ducks under a wild hook from La Bor. La Bor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Lester attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Lester misses with a shot to the body and Lester takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Lester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. La Bor throws a hook but Lester avoids it easily. La Bor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lester sees it coming and avoids it easily. Lester is looking to slow La Bor down with leg kicks. Nice defenses there by La Bor. La Bor missing with a left hand there. Lester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2# Lester misses the jab. Lester throws out a token jab with nothing on it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lester dips down and scores with a jab to the body. La Bor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lester lands a nice shot that snaps La Bor's head back.
La Bor jabs at Lester's body. Manuel La Bor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. La Bor looks to score with a jab to the body but Lester is just out of range. Lester throws a quick inside leg kick. Lester misses with a leg kick. La Bor throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL# La Bor has closed the distance and engaged Lester in a clinch.
La Bor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lester misses with a hook from the clinch. La Bor lands an uppercut.#T3# La Bor tries a body shot but Lester blocks it.
Lester swings wildly with an uppercut but La Bor uses good head movement to avoid it. Lester misses with a punch to the body.
Lester scores with a nice hook to the head. La Bor misses with some punches.
Lester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. La Bor scores with an uppercut up the middle. La Bor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A right handed body shot lands from La Bor.
La Bor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lester working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. La Bor lands a body shot. A short uppercut from La Bor. Lester's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4# La Bor misses with the head strike.
Lester has a couple of punches blocked by La Bor.
#BC# La Bor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
La Bor cracks Lester with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lester rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and La Bor counters with a stiff right hand. La Bor lands a slapping body shot.
#CL# La Bor clinches up with Lester and pushes him back against the cage. La Bor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lester's efforts to push away. La Bor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. La Bor lands an uppercut. A shot in the inside from Lester. La Bor misses with the head strike.
La Bor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. La Bor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Lester scores with a hook to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel La Bor dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Lester slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. La Bor throws a hook to the side of Lester's head but Lester sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. La Bor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lester.
La Bor connects with a solid leg kick. La Bor throws a hook to the side of Lester's head but Lester sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Lester is clearly trying to counter these attacks from La Bor with a body shot. Lester takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Lester misses with a looping left. La Bor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. La Bor 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. La Bor walks into a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. La Bor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lester momentarily.
A big right from La Bor misses. La Bor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lester slips a jab from La Bor.#T1# Lester throws a hook but La Bor blocks it. Lester swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling La Bor to counter with a crisp jab. Lester takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lester lands with a shot to the body. La Bor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lester's head. La Bor throws a body punch but Lester moves out of range. Lester throws a looping overhand right but La Bor ducks down to avoid it. La Bor throws a poor cross that misses
and Lester counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Lester dodges the punch combination from La Bor.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! La Bor crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lester - the referee stops the clock and La Bor gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lester. La Bor manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Manuel La Bor is winning the standup battle so far. Lester lands a nice looking body shot.
La Bor cracks Lester with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lester lands a really nice looking cross but La Bor seems unphased.
Lester throws a low kick but La Bor moves out of range easily. La Bor throws a hook to the side of Lester's head but Lester sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. La Bor throws a body punch but Lester moves out of range. Lester lands a front kick. Lester lands with an uppercut that bounces La Bor off the cage and back into range. Nice defenses there by Lester. Lester let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. La Bor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. La Bor throws a sloppy body shot
and Lester counters with a nice low kick that buckles La Bor's knee momentarily. La Bor misses with a looping left. Lester fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. La Bor throws a jab but it's blocked by Lester. La Bor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3# Lester avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Lester misses with a hook
and La Bor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Lester is looking to chop away at La Bor's legs. Lester throws a jab when La Bor was well out of range. Lester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from La Bor. Lester circles away from the clinch attempt and Lester counters with a straight right hand. La Bor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lester counters with a nice uppercut. La Bor staying out of range there. La Bor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lester throws out the jab. Lester throws out a loose jab but La Bor uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4# The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. La Bor thumps Lester with a low kick. La Bor throws a hook but Lester blocks it. La Bor throws a body punch but Lester moves out of range. La Bor digs a good body shot into Lester's ribs. Lester looks to land a right hand but La Bor moved out of range. La Bor cracks Lester with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. 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! Lester misses with an uppercut
and La Bor counters with a right hand to the body. La Bor takes a shot right to the bread basket. La Bor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Lester cracks La Bor with an open hand slap. A big left from La Bor misses. La Bor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lester. La Bor on the wrong end of a nice jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Moe Lester will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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. #R3# La Bor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lester's calf. Lester looks to land a left hand but La Bor moved out of range nicely. Lester is looking to slow La Bor down with leg kicks. La Bor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lester moves away. La Bor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lester throws out the jab. Lester dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on La Bor. That did some damage! Lester lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. La Bor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. La Bor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from La Bor. Lester looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Lester throws a hook but La Bor avoids it easily. La Bor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lester moves away. La Bor throws an overhand right that lands on Lester's shoulder, as Lester tries to avoid the shot. It seemed like Lester was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. La Bor scores with a nice head shot.#T1# La Bor misses with a looping left. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lester! But no joy. La Bor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lester can pounce on him.
La Bor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lester counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps La Bor thinking. A slow jab from Lester misses its intended target. La Bor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Lester thumps La Bor with a low kick. That kick from La Bor tenderised Lester's leg. Lester is trying to keep his angry face on. La Bor throws an off balance right hand
and Lester counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. La Bor throws a lazy uppercut
and Lester counters with a nice kick to the body. La Bor avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A slow jab from Lester misses its intended target. A little feinted left hand from La Bor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Lester connects with a good right hand that stumbles La Bor. La Bor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2# La Bor tries to close the distance and clinch but Lester swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. La Bor backing away here, and Lester unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Lester scores with a slapping inside leg kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. La Bor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
La Bor blocks a jab. A telegraphed right hand from Lester misses the target. Lester wants to land a leg kick but La Bor is out of range. Lester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La Bor.
La Bor misses with an uppercut
and Lester counters with a lovely straight right hand! La Bor just misses with a punch to the body.
Lester misses with a body punch
#CL# and La Bor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Lester tries to throw a body punch but La Bor avoids it by throwing Lester back against the cage. Lester tries to throw a body punch but La Bor avoids it by throwing Lester back against the cage. La Bor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for La Bor. Lester's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Lester throws a head punch that misses. La Bor lands a left hand.
Lester lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Lester tries to work over La Bor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. La Bor tries to work over Lester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. La Bor tries to work over Lester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lester lands with a light punch inside. La Bor misses with the head strike.
La Bor lands a right hand. La Bor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
La Bor scores with an uppercut up the middle. Lester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, La Bor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Lester misses with a punch to the body.
#T4# A right hook to the body lands for Lester.
Lester lands with a left to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. La Bor misses with a punch to the body.
La Bor has Lester pressed against the cage, preventing Lester from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A quick uppercut on the inside from La Bor. Lester throws a head punch that misses. La Bor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. La Bor keeps control of Lester as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Manuel La Bor has scored more points in the clinch so far. Lester lands a nice shot to the body. La Bor throws a head punch that misses. La Bor has a couple of punches blocked by Lester.
Lester cracks La Bor with a nice body shot. Lester misses with the head strike.
Lester scores with a hook to the body. La Bor blocks a body shot from Lester.
And that's the end of the fight! Moe Lester comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Lester 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Moe Lester! The defeated Manuel La Bor had this to say: 'This IS frustrating, but the training that I have received in preparation for you, will be followed with more. Nice win and I salute you.'.
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Date: Oct 28, 2016 |
#R1# Lester throws the kick towards the body but Sackett avoids it. A slow jab from Lester misses its intended target. Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lester was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett. Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Lester uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett. Mordecai Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sackett misses with a body kick. Sackett misses with an uppercut. Lester fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Lester rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sackett counters with a straight right hand. Nice body punch from Sackett. Sackett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sackett! But no joy. Lester looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lester sizes up Sackett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lester throws an overhand right that lands on Sackett's shoulder, as Sackett tries to avoid the shot. #T1# Lester bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Lester throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range. A jab lands there for Lester. Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lester. Sackett throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Lester blocks a jab. Sackett swings for the body but Lester moves out of range.
Lester is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Sackett swings for the body but Lester moves out of range.
Sackett with a body punch. A glancing blow. Lester loads up on a big right hand but Sackett slips the punch. Lester looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lester throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it. Sackett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sackett throws a leg kick that is checked and Lester makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Sackett slips under a jab.#T2# Sackett swings widly with a right hand
and Lester counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A punch lands to the side of Lester 's head but he takes it in his stride. Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lester.
Sackett scores with a push kick. Lester looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range. Sackett lands a really nice looking cross but Lester seems unphased.
Lester takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Sackett lands a glancing blow to the side of Lester's head. Lester misses with a lunging right hand
and Sackett counters with a right hand to the body. Sackett scores with a hook. Sackett tests Lester's chin there with a solid looking shot. Sackett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sackett throws out a loose jab but Lester uses good head movement to avoid it. Lester was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Lester looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.#T3# Sackett misses with a jab to the body
and Lester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Sackett scores with a nice right hand.
Lester staying out of range there. Sackett throws a solid leg kick but Lester takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sackett. Sackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Lester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Sackett throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lester.#CUT2# It looks like Moe Lester has been cut. Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lester misses with a straight left. Lester doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Sackett sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Lester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sackett. Sackett misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lester makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Sackett throws a big shot that misses. Lester swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sackett throws a sloppy body shot
and Sackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Sackett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sackett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lester. Sackett throws a low kick but Lester moves out of range easily. Lester throws a hook to the side of Sackett's head but Sackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Lester scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Lester swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Lester takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. A decent looking body kick lands there for Lester. Sackett throws a head kick that misses. Lester takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Lester is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sackett throws a body shot but no joy. Lester shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Sackett takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mordecai Sackett will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Lester scores with a jab. Sackett acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Sackett throws a body shot but no joy. Lester misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sackett steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Sackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lester throws out a loose jab but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it. Sackett doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Sackett connects with a looping right hand.
Lester misses with a right hand and Sackett counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Lester throws out a loose jab but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it. Lester fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sackett checks it well. Lester connects with a leg kick. Sackett 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. Sackett checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Sackett dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Sackett throws a hook to the side of Lester's head but Lester sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A big left from Sackett misses. Sackett lands with a shot to the body. #T1# A swing and a miss from Lester. Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lester.
Sackett tries to bum rush Lester with a series of wild strikes but Lester uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Sackett lands a leg kick that knocks Lester off balance momentarily. Sackett swings and misses with a shot to the body and Lester counters with a nice uppercut. A telegraphed right hand from Lester misses the target. Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lester manages to avoid it. Lester appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Lester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Lester backs off Sackett throws a huge counter combo but Lester manages to avoid it all. Sackett tries to work over Lester's front leg with a kick but Lester checks it. Lester with a hook. Sackett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lester can pounce on him.
Sackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lester. Sackett swings away with a leg kick that misses. Lester blocks a head kick by Sackett.
#T2# Sackett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. A bone on bone clash there as Sackett blocks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lester 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 Sackett has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sackett and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Nice jab there from Sackett. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sackett explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Lester scores with a shot to the body.
Lester chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sackett lands with a hook. Lester tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Lester ducks under a wild hook from Sackett. Sackett pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lester is out of range and Sackett settles back down. Lester cracks Sackett with a good jab. Lester keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sackett. Mordecai Sackett seems to be getting the better of the standup. Lester avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3# Sackett cracks Lester with an open hand slap. A telegraphed right hand from Sackett misses the target. Lester swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett loads up on a big right hand but Lester slips the punch. Sackett tries to land a body kick and Lester counters with a thumping low kick. A punch lands to the side of Sackett 's head but he takes it in his stride. Lester 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. Sackett swings for the body but Lester moves out of range.
Sackett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sackett moves out of range as Lester strikes. A leg kick checked by Lester. Sackett throws a looping overhand right but Lester ducks down to avoid it. A decent looking body kick lands there for Lester. Sackett misses with a body kick.#T4# Sackett misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lester was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Sackett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Lester scores with a body shot.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Lester's corner calls for a 1-2. Lester obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Lester 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. Sackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lester. Sackett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Lester lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lester. Lester blocks a leg kick. Lester keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sackett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lester doesn't seem bothered though. Lester throws a looping overhand right but Sackett ducks down to avoid it. Lester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Sackett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. 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 Moe Lester will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut. 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. #R3##CL2# Sackett gets a clinch. Sackett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lester backwards. Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Good body shot from Sackett.
Sackett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lester. Lester scores with an uppercut up the middle. Lester working some nice short punches in the clinch. Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett lands with a right to the head. Sackett lands on the inside with an uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Lester fails to land. Lester pushes Sackett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Sackett scores with a shot to the side of Lester's head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lester misses with a hook from the clinch. Nice body punch from Lester. #T1# Sackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC# Lester breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sackett looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sackett misses with a straight left. Lester misses with an uppercut. Sackett throws a leg kick but Lester sees it coming and moves out of range. A big left from Lester misses. Lester moves out of range of the body kick from Sackett.
Lester was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Lester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Lester thinks about countering with a body kick. Lester checks a low kick from Sackett. Sackett scores with a hook to the body. Lester takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Sackett blocks a low kick nicely. Lester throws a good cross that connects.
#T2# A jab from Sackett misses. It looked like Lester wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Sackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lester.
Lester lands with a right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lester throws a lazy uppercut
and Lester takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Lester misses the jab. Lester throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sackett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Sackett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lester is looking to counter punch. Sackett misses with a looping left. Lester buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sackett moves out of range of the body kick. Sackett will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lester takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T3# Sackett missing with a left hand there. Lester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Sackett misses with a looping left. Lester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Lester. Sackett lands a nice looking body shot.
Sackett checks a leg kick. Nice body kick there by Sackett. Sackett moves out of range as Lester strikes. A little jabbing left from Sackett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Sackett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Sackett connects with a looping right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sackett - that will leave a mark!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sackett. A left lands for Lester.#T4# Sackett connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lester missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Lester. Sackett lands a nice looking body kick. Crunch! Sackett slams his shin into Lester's torso. Sackett slips a straight right by Lester. Sackett flicks out a counter leg kick but Lester steps away. Sackett thumps Lester with a low kick. Lester throws the left hand but Sackett avoids the punch easily. Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lester.
Lester connects with a single shot there. Sackett throws a body punch but Lester moves out of range. As Sackett backs away, Lester returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Sackett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Sackett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lester looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mordecai Sackett really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R4# Sackett takes a swing at Lester's ribcage but misses. Sackett throws a jab but it's blocked by Lester. Sackett misses with a straight left. Lester throws out a loose jab but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it. Sackett throws a half hearted mid kick. Sackett lands a jab to the nose. Lester moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Sackett. Nice cross by Sackett. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lester cracks Sackett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Sackett moves away from the strike by Lester. A shot to the liver by Sackett. Beautiful body shot. Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett with a hook. Sackett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1# Lester has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sackett finds it's way round the side to connect with Lester's head. Lester throws out a leg kick but Sackett moves out of range and Lester only half commits. It seemed like Sackett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Sackett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Sackett keeps Lester at a distance using the push kick. Some bone on bone action there as Lester checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Lester looks to land a body kick but Sackett moved away. Lester will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Sackett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sackett swings for the body but Lester moves out of range.
Lester digs a good body shot into Sackett's ribs. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sackett.
A big right from Lester misses. Lester missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Sackett throws a body kick that misses. #T2# A jab from Lester finds it's way through Sackett's defenses. Lester lands a lovely overhand right. Lester thows a left - swing and a miss! Sackett's corner calls for a 1-2. Sackett obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lester has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sackett. A big right from Sackett misses. Lester throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it. A big right from Sackett misses. Sackett throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Nice shot lands for Lester. Sackett checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. A telegraphed right hand from Sackett misses the target. Sackett works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3# Lester moves out of range as Sackett strikes. Lester looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Lester. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet. Lester scores with a punch to the head. Sackett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lester can pounce on him.
Lester throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it. Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lester sees it coming and avoids it easily. Lester throwing a counter right hand but Sackett manages to avoid it. Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lester. A swing and a miss from Sackett. Lester scores with a punch to the head. Sackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lester. That did some damage! Sackett throws a hook to the side of Lester's head but Lester sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Lester blocks a leg kick. It looked like Lester wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4# Sackett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lester stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Lester throws a chopping leg kick but Sackett manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Sackett takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lester looks to land a left hand but Sackett moved out of range nicely. Lester misses with a lunging right hand
and Sackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lester missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lester, as that shot connected.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lester was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett. Sackett tests Lester's chin there with a solid looking shot. Lester moves away from the strike by Sackett. Lester misses with a leg kick and Sackett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Sackett throws the kick towards the body but Lester avoids it. Sackett lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lester will feel that in the morning. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mordecai Sackett dominated that fourth round. The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R5# Lester looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range. A telegraphed right hand from Lester misses the target. Lester cracks Sackett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Lester tried to score with a low kick but Sackett checks it. Sackett avoids a low kick by using good footwork. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sackett! But no joy. Sackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL2# Sackett closes the distance and pushes Lester back into the cage. Lester makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Lester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Lester uses good head movement to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Lester misses with a short punch on the inside. Lester scores with an uppercut up the middle. A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett. #T1# Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Lester avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage. Lester lands a nice shot to the body. Sackett lands a body punch in the clinch. Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC# Lester manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Lester throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Lester throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Sackett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Lester swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Sackett looks to land a body kick but Lester moved away. Sackett with a hook. Sackett defending well as Lester loads up on a big left hand. Sackett throws a body kick that misses. Sackett misses with an uppercut
and Lester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Sackett scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2# Sackett slips under a jab from Lester. Sackett blocks a leg kick. Sackett is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lester with a body shot. Lester slips a straight right by Sackett. Sackett misses with an uppercut. An inside leg kick from Sackett misses. Lester feinted there with a counter leg kick. Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lester.
Sackett cracks Lester with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lester throws a lazy right hand but Sackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Sackett lands a nice shot that snaps Lester's head back.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sackett. Lester takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lester misses with a looping left. Sackett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Jab, jab by Lester - just one landing. Moe Lester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# Sackett throws a lazy uppercut
and Lester counters with a lovely straight right hand! Sackett slips under a jab from Lester. Sackett looks like he wants to counter punch here. Sackett cracks a nice hook into Lester's ribs. Lester scores with a jab. Lester misses with an uppercut
and Lester takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Sackett misses with a left hand and Lester counters with a straight right hand. Lester misses with a straight right. Lester feints and then cracks Sackett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sackett down. Sackett connects with a right hand. Lester shakes it off. Sackett dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Good exchange - Sackett coming out on top. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sackett lands with a good body shot.#T4# Sackett lands a nice hook to Lester's body. Lester takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Lester throws a body shot but no joy. Lester fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sackett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Lester swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett feints a counter leg kick. Lester throws a hook to the side of Sackett's head but Sackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lester.
Lester appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Sackett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Sackett tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Sackett takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Sackett is looking to clinch. Sackett connects with a single shot there. Sackett throws a push kick but Lester slaps the foot to one side. Sackett moves out of range as Lester strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Mordecai Sackett. Well Sackett has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 47:50 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 46:50 Judge William Peck scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mordecai Sackett! Mordecai Sackett is the new welterweight champion! An out of breath and clearly excited Mordecai Sackett thanked Museum of Monsters & Madmen for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1# Lester throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Niemayer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Niemayer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Lukas Niemayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lester tries a low kick but Niemayer avoids it. Niemayer cracks the inside of Lester's front leg. Lester misses with a leg kick letting Niemayer counter with a right hand. Lester lands an overhand right. Niemayer catches Lester with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Niemayer, as that shot connected.
Niemayer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Niemayer dips to his left and cracks Lester with an uppercut! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Niemayer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lester's head. Lester scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL# Lester tries to keep at a distance but Niemayer has taken the fight into the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Lester fails to land. Niemayer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Niemayer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1# With the fighters clinched against the cage, Niemayer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Niemayer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lester. Lester lands a left hand.
Niemayer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A short right from Niemayer on the inside. Niemayer scores with an uppercut up the middle. Lester tries to work over Niemayer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Niemayer lands a right hand. Niemayer lands a left hand.
Niemayer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Niemayer lands a shot to the body. Lester misses with a hook to the ribs.
Niemayer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lester has a couple of punches blocked by Niemayer.
Nice body punch from Lester. 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! Lester misses with some punches.
Niemayer tries a body shot but Lester blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Niemayer. Niemayer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Niemayer can't find room to land a body shot as Lester controls the action.
Niemayer scores with a shoulder strike. #T2# Niemayer tries to work over Lester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Niemayer tries to work over Lester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Niemayer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Niemayer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Niemayer misses with some punches.
Lester can't find room to land a body shot as Niemayer controls the action.
Niemayer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Niemayer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Niemayer scores with a nice hook to the head. Niemayer misses with a body punch.
Niemayer lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2# Lester pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Niemayer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lester. Lester looks to land a right hand but Niemayer moved out of range. Niemayer throws a right hand that misses
and Lester counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Niemayer throws a lazy right hand but Lester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Lester misses the jab. Niemayer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lester circles away quickly and effectively.#T3# Lester tries a low kick but Niemayer avoids it. Lester misses with a body shot.
Niemayer checks a leg kick nicely. Niemayer looks to land a left hand but Lester moved out of range nicely. Niemayer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lester checks it well. Lester gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Niemayer looks to score with a jab to the body but Lester is just out of range. Lester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Niemayer throws out the jab. Lester thows a left - swing and a miss! Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lester, right into the meat.
Niemayer throws the left hand but Lester avoids the punch easily. Lester bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Niemayer's head backwards. It looks like Niemayer has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Niemayer digs a good body shot into Lester's ribs. Lester throws an off balance right hand
and Niemayer counters with a three punch combo that has Lester backing up. Lester nods at Niemayer to acknowledge the strikes. A decent looking cross lands there for Lester. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4# Niemayer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Niemayer misses with a left hand and Lester counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Niemayer's corner calls for a 1-2. Niemayer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Niemayer misses with a looping right. Niemayer avoids the body shot from Lester.
Lester dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Lester just misses with a punch to the body.
Lester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Niemayer. A low kick from Niemayer misses enabling Lester to counter with a crisp jab. Lester slips under a jab. Lester scores with a jab to the body. Good leg kick by Lester there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Niemayer misses with a body shot.
Niemayer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Niemayer cracks Lester with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. A jab from Niemayer misses. Lester has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Niemayer finds it's way round the side to connect with Lester's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukas Niemayer 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# Lester checks the leg kick. Lester defending well as Niemayer loads up on a big left hand. Lester lands with a cross. Lester throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Niemayer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lester has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Niemayer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lester looks to score with a jab to the body but Niemayer is just out of range. A quick step to the side and Niemayer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Niemayer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Lester slips under a jab from Niemayer. Niemayer thows a left - swing and a miss! A low kick from Lester is predictable there and Niemayer counters with a lovely straight right hand! Lester has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. A jab from Niemayer misses. Lester throws out a leg kick but Niemayer moves out of range and Lester only half commits. Lukas Niemayer is winning the standup battle so far. Lester connects with the punch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Niemayer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1# Niemayer's corner calls for a 1-2. Niemayer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL# Niemayer takes the fight into the clinch. Lukas Niemayer has scored more points in the clinch so far. Good body shot from Lester.
Niemayer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Lester.
Niemayer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Niemayer can't find room to land a body shot as Lester controls the action.
Lester has a couple of punches blocked by Niemayer.
A short uppercut from Lester. Lester blocks an uppercut.
Niemayer has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Niemayer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Niemayer struggles to land a body shot inside as Lester controls his hands.
Niemayer misses with the head strike.
Niemayer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lester scores with a shoulder strike. Niemayer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lester softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2# A short body shot lands from Niemayer as the two fighters clinch.
Niemayer blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A head punch blocked on the inside by Niemayer. Niemayer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Niemayer. Lester presses Niemayer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Niemayer misses with some punches.
Lester struggles to land a body shot inside as Niemayer controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Niemayer. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lester. Lester misses with some punches.
Lester blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Niemayer - that landed with a thud.
Lester scores with a shot to the side of Niemayer's head. Niemayer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Niemayer misses with a punch on the inside.
Niemayer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Niemayer misses with the head strike.
Lester has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Niemayer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lester can turn it around. Lester works on Niemayer's body with a couple of short punches.#T3# Lester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Niemayer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Niemayer tries to work over Lester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Niemayer tries to work over Lester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2# Lester breaks the clinch.
Niemayer throws a low kick, looking for Lester's leg but Lester calmly moves out of range. Niemayer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Niemayer tried to score with a low kick but Lester checks it. Lester listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Lester thows a left - swing and a miss! Left hook, right uppercut from Niemayer. #CUT# It looks like Moe Lester has been cut. Lester scores with a sloppy right hand. Niemayer should have avoided that one. Niemayer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lester can do to turn this around? Niemayer cracks Lester with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Niemayer throws out a leg kick but Lester moves out of range and Niemayer only half commits. Niemayer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lester. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Niemayer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4# Lester looks to score with a jab to the body but Niemayer is just out of range. Niemayer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lester.
Niemayer connects with a right hand. Lester shakes it off. Niemayer moves out of range as Lester strikes. A little feinted left hand from Niemayer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Niemayer slips a straight right by Lester. Niemayer takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL# Niemayer instigates a clinch. Niemayer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lester softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Niemayer struggles to land a body shot inside as Lester controls his hands.
Niemayer misses with a short punch on the inside. Lester is trying to break free.#BC2# Lester's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Lester rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Niemayer counters with a stiff right hand. Niemayer lunges at Lester with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lester's hand. Niemayer misses with a looping right. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukas Niemayer dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R3# Lester takes a swing at Niemayer's ribcage but misses. Niemayer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lester moves away. Lester misses with a body shot.
Lester has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Jab from Niemayer. A looping hook to the body misses from Lester. Niemayer does a little dance to reset his feet. Lester takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Lester takes a body punch but keeps moving. Niemayer throws the left hand but Lester avoids the punch easily. Lester scores with a nice right hand.
Niemayer throws a hook but Lester avoids it easily. Left hook, right uppercut from Lester. Lester throws a push kick but Niemayer slaps the foot to one side. Niemayer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Niemayer throws a body shot but no joy. Lester dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Niemayer. That did some damage! Niemayer misses with an uppercut. Lester saw that one coming. It seemed like Lester was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1# Niemayer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lester swats him away and circles back towards the center. Niemayer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lester. Niemayer misses with a low kick.
Lester catches Niemayer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Niemayer is looking to slow Lester down with leg kicks. Lester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Niemayer sees it coming and avoids it easily. Niemayer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Niemayer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Niemayer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Lester throws a body shot but no joy. Niemayer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lester can pounce on him.
Lester defending well as Niemayer loads up on a big left hand. Lester throws out a counter right but Niemayer avoids it with no problem. Niemayer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lester's calf. Lester walks into a jab. Lester looks to land a left hand but Niemayer moved out of range nicely. Lester blocks a low kick nicely. Lester takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2# Lester walks into a straight right hand from Niemayer. 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! Lester misses with a hook. Niemayer ducked under it nicely. Lester scores with a punch to the head. Niemayer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lester in his tracks. A big right from Niemayer misses. Lester only half commits to the counter leg kick. Jab, jab by Lester - just one landing. Niemayer avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Niemayer lunges at Lester with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lester's hand. Niemayer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Niemayer. Lester cracks Niemayer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Lester defending well as Niemayer loads up on a big left hand. Niemayer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lester.
Niemayer tries to land a leg kick but Lester saw it coming and moves away.
Lester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3# Niemayer checks the leg kick. Niemayer 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. Lester throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Lester cracks the inside of Niemayer's front leg. Lester scores with the left hand. Niemayer knows he should have avoided that one. Lester lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Lester misses with a looping left. Lester swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Niemayer lands a really nice looking cross but Lester seems unphased.
Niemayer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lester. Lester ducks under a wild hook from Niemayer. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Niemayer, as that shot connected.
Niemayer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lester checks it well. An inside leg kick lands from Niemayer. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Niemayer lands with an uppercut that bounces Lester off the cage and back into range.#T4# Niemayer is looking to slow Lester down with leg kicks. Lester thows a left - swing and a miss! Lester misses with a hook. Lester bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Niemayer's head. Niemayer misses with a hook. Lester ducked under it nicely. Lester scores with a decent looking hook. Lester throws a low kick, looking for Niemayer's leg but Niemayer calmly moves out of range. Niemayer lands a nice looking body shot.
Lester takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Lester thumps Niemayer with a low kick. Niemayer misses with a hook. Lester ducked under it nicely. Lester looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. The crowd cheers as Lester lands an impressive looking overhand right. Niemayer doesn't seem phased though. Niemayer lands a right hook to the body.
Lester looks to score with a jab to the body but Niemayer 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 Lukas Niemayer did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R4# Niemayer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Lester throws a jab when Niemayer was well out of range. Niemayer jabbing away but nothing is landing. Lester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Niemayer was well out of range. Poor timing from Lester. Niemayer's corner calls for a 1-2. Niemayer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Niemayer cracks the inside of Lester's front leg. Lester cracks Niemayer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Niemayer slips under a jab. Niemayer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lester checks it well. Lester's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Niemayer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lester swats him away and circles back towards the center. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Niemayer just misses with a punch to the body.
Lester looks like he wants to counter punch here. Lester avoids the body shot from Niemayer.
#CL# Niemayer clinches up against the cage. Lester lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Niemayer backwards. Niemayer lands an uppercut.#T1# Lester misses with a hook from the clinch. A short right from Lester. #ROC2# Niemayer is rocked! Lester tries to work over Niemayer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Oh Niemayer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Niemayer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Niemayer seems to have got his legs back now. Lester has a couple of punches blocked by Niemayer.
Lester prevents a body shot from Niemayer. Lester lands on the inside with an uppercut. Niemayer working aggressively here.
Niemayer has a couple of punches blocked by Lester.
Lester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lester lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Niemayer has a couple of punches blocked by Lester.
Lester scores with a shot to the side of Niemayer's head. Niemayer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Niemayer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Niemayer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lester prevents a body shot from Niemayer. Lester misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2# Niemayer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Niemayer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lester blocks a body shot from Niemayer. Lester throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Niemayers head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Niemayer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lester throws a head punch that misses. Niemayer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Niemayer struggles to land a body shot inside as Lester controls his hands.
#BC2# Lester breaks from the clinch.
Niemayer loads up on a big right hand but Lester slips the punch. Lester flicks out a counter leg kick but Niemayer steps away. Niemayer scores with a leg kick.
Lester keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Niemayer. Niemayer throws a body punch but Lester moves out of range. Lester misses with a straight left. Lester slips a jab from Niemayer. Jab by Lester.#T3# Lester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lester lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Niemayer with a body punch. A glancing blow. Lester misses with a hook. Niemayer throws the left hand but Lester avoids the punch easily. Niemayer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lester was well out of range. Poor timing from Niemayer. Niemayer throws a right hand that misses
and Lester counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Lester fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Niemayer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Niemayer lands a jab to Lester's midsection. Niemayer throws a solid leg kick but Lester takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Niemayer. Niemayer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Niemayer cracks the inside of Lester's front leg. A jab from Lester misses. Lester digs a good body shot into Niemayer's ribs.#T4# Niemayer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lester. That did some damage! 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! Lester misses with a right hand and Niemayer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Lester throws a lazy right hand but Niemayer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Niemayer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Niemayer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lester. Lester throws a lazy right hand but Niemayer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Niemayer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Lester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Niemayer moves away. Niemayer staying out of range there. Lester cracks Niemayer with an open hand slap. Niemayer throws a hook but Lester avoids it easily. It seemed like Lester was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Niemayer tries to score with a low kick but Lester moves his leg out of the way. Lester tries to score with a low kick but Niemayer moves his leg out of the way. Lester avoids a lazy jab quite easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Moe Lester will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R5# A shot to the liver by Niemayer. Beautiful body shot. Niemayer misses the shot to the body. Lester feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Niemayers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Lester throws a hook but Niemayer blocks it. Lester throws a right and a left that both miss. Niemayer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lester paws at him with a jab and circles away. Lester lands a nice looking body shot.
Niemayer scores with a sloppy right hand. Lester should have avoided that one. Lester scores with a nice head shot. Lester throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Niemayer to counter with a crisp jab. Niemayer 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. Lester appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Niemayer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Niemayer ducks under a wild hook from Lester. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Niemayer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Niemayer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lester throws out the jab. #T1##CL# Niemayer moves into range and clinches up with Lester. Niemayer misses with a punch to the body.
Lester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Niemayer struggles to land a body shot inside as Lester controls his hands.
Niemayer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Niemayer tries to work over Lester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lester lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Niemayer or not. Niemayer scores with a hook to the body. Lester is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Niemayer blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Niemayer. Lester struggles to land a body shot inside as Niemayer controls his hands.
Niemayer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Niemayer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2# Lester pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Lester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Niemayer takes a swing at Lester's ribcage but misses. #T2# Niemayer moves out of range as Lester strikes. Niemayer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Lester showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Niemayer.
Some bone on bone action there as Lester checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Lester looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Lester looks to throw the jab but Niemayer is out of range. Lester misses with a body kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Niemayer moves away. Niemayer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lester connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Niemayer throws a big shot that misses. Lester takes a body punch but keeps moving. A swing and a miss from Niemayer. Niemayer throws a leg kick but Lester sees it coming and moves out of range. Lester misses with an uppercut. Niemayer saw that one coming. Lester throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Moe Lester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lester. Niemayer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lester.
Niemayer lands with a cross. Lester has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lester there as he acknowledges the shot. Lester scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Niemayer misses with a body shot.
Lester motions for Niemayer to come forward. Lester throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Lester throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. An attempted straight right counter from Niemayer misses the target. Lester throws the left hand but Niemayer avoids the punch easily. Lester missing with a left hand there. Niemayer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Lester showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Niemayer.
Lester throws a jab when Niemayer was well out of range. Lester thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4# Niemayer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lester. Niemayer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lester gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Niemayer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Lester thows a left - swing and a miss! Lester takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lukas Niemayer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Niemayer sizes up Lester with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Niemayer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Lester connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Niemayer lands with a good body shot. Some wild striking there from Niemayer.
A little jabbing left from Lester on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight! Lukas Niemayer showed his dominance in that final round. Well Niemayer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge William Peck scores the fight 48:47 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:46 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukas Niemayer! Lukas Niemayer is the new lightweight champion! An out of breath Lukas Niemayer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
CFC 392
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1# Sackett throws a jab when Lester was well out of range. Sackett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Broken Halo Vegas in the buildup to the fight. A jab from Sackett does it's job there. Sackett lands with a right hand. A solid body kick from Sackett. Lester steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sackett. That one must have hurt. Sackett scoring well with a low kick there.
Sackett tried to score with a low kick but Lester checks it. Sackett throws a quick inside leg kick. Sackett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lester has time to react. Sackett throws a head kick but Lester moves out of range.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sackett throws a quick inside leg kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Sackett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT# It looks like Moe Lester has been cut. Lester throws a nice inside leg kick. Sackett misses with a right hand and Lester counters with a thumping low kick. Lester takes one to the side of the head.
Sackett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Lester pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1# Lester connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Lester throws a body shot but no joy. Sackett seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Lester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Sackett 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. Lester blocks a low kick nicely. Lester throws a leg kick that is checked and Sackett counters with a lovely straight right hand! Sackett moves away from the strike by Lester. Sackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Sackett lands with a shot to the body. Lester bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sackett's head. Sackett throws a hook to the side of Lester's head but Lester sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A lazy body kick from Sackett letting Lester counter with a right hand. Lester scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackett sees it coming and avoids it easily. Sackett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lester. Sackett misses with an uppercut
and Lester counters with a nice uppercut. #T2# Lester scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Sackett throws a hook to the side of Lester's head but Lester sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Lester is looking to land body kicks. Sackett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Lester throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Lester takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Sackett throws a leg kick which misses Lester's front leg but catches the back leg as Lester tries to avoid it. Lester has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Lester misses with a low kick as Sackett jumps back. A nice inside leg kick there by Lester. That's going to slow Sackett down. Sackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Nice body punch from Sackett. Lester throws a half hearted mid kick. Lester swings widly with a right hand
enabling Sackett to counter with a crisp jab. Lester scores with a nice head shot. Lester cracks a nice hook into Sackett's ribs. Lester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
#T3# Lester lands an overhand right. Sackett defending well as Lester loads up on a big left hand. Lester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackett sees it coming and avoids it easily. Sackett is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Lester takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sackett 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 Lester has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lester and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Sackett with a body punch. A glancing blow. Sackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sackett lands a leg kick that knocks Lester off balance momentarily. Lester avoids a kick to the body.
Lester lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. A kick lands to the mid section there for Sackett. Sackett throws a push kick but Lester slaps the foot to one side. A little jabbing left from Lester on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Sackett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Sackett misses with a kick to the body and Sackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sackett moves out of range as Lester throws a body kick.
Sackett defending well as Lester loads up on a big left hand. It appears Sackett was looking to counter with a kick there.#T4# Lester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lester was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Sackett scores with a body shot.
Sackett cracks Lester with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Sackett throws a front kick that sends Lester stumbling back into the cage. Lester misses with a hook. Lester connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sackett. Sackett circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Lester looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. A slapping body kick lands there for Sackett. Sackett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lester checks it well. Sackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lester. Lester blocks a head kick by Sackett.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lester moves away from the strike by Sackett. Lester works Sackett's body with a nice hook. A shot to the liver by Lester. Beautiful body shot. Lester lands with an uppercut that bounces Sackett off the cage and back into 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 Mordecai Sackett will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Lester slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Sackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lester's calf. Sackett swings widly with a right hand
and Lester counters with a nice uppercut. Lester misses the jab. Sackett is looking to counter punch. A solid leg kick lands there for Lester.
Lester swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Lester looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range. Sackett works Lester's body with a nice hook. Lester moves out of range as Sackett throws a body kick.
Lester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lester throws a nice inside leg kick. Sackett throws a solid leg kick but Lester takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sackett. Lester throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range. Sackett is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Sackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Sackett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Lester doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1# Sackett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lester is able to avoid easily. Lester looks like he wants to counter punch here. Lester moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Sackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lester checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Lester cracks Sackett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Sackett throws out a leg kick but Lester moves out of range and Sackett only half commits. Sackett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Lester getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Lester's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Lester misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Lester. Sackett tests Lester's chin there with a solid looking shot. Sackett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sackett tries to land a front kick but Lester steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Lester chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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! Sackett misses with a low kick as Lester jumps back. Lester looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2# Sackett lands a leg kick that knocks Lester off balance momentarily. Lester scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Lester takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sackett lands with a hook. Lester tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Sackett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Lester counter with a right hand. Lester slips under a jab. Lester misses with a hook to the body
and Sackett counters with a stiff right hand. Sackett throws a body kick that misses and Lester counters with a stiff right hand. A big right from Lester misses. Sackett moves out of range as Lester throws a body kick.
Sackett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Sackett misses with a hook. Lester ducked under it nicely. Sackett misses with a low kick. A big left from Sackett misses. Lester missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3# Sackett scores with a spinning back kick! Sackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Lester slips a jab from Sackett. Lester gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sackett, right into the meat.
Good work by Lester as he checks the leg kick. Sackett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Lester looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range. Mordecai Sackett is winning the standup battle so far. Sackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lester. Lester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lester! But no joy. Lester moves out of range of the leg kick from Sackett. Lester throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sackett counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Sackett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lester lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4# Lester throws a big shot that misses. Sackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lester looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Sackett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Sackett throws a leg kick that is checked enabling Lester to counter with a crisp jab. Sackett checks the leg kick. Sackett bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lester's head backwards. A jab from Sackett misses. Sackett missing with a left hand there. Lester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Lester blocks a jab. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lester! But no joy. Sackett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lester has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sackett. Sackett misses with a low kick as Lester jumps back. Lester follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Lester slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sackett misses with a body kick. Lester scores with 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 Mordecai Sackett will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R3# Lester scores with a kick to the midsection. Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lester.
It looked like Sackett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Sackett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lester uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sackett has time to react. Lester throws out a loose jab but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lester checks a leg kick. Lester walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sackett. Sackett lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A telegraphed right hand from Sackett misses the target. Lester scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sackett misses with a hook to the body
letting Lester counter with a right hand. Sackett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lester misses with a straight left. Sackett lands with an overhand left. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sackett walks into a straight right hand from Lester.#T1# Sackett connects with a solid leg kick. A slapping leg kick lands for Sackett.
Lester goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Lester connects with a nice looking jab.
#ROC2# Sackett is rocked! Sackett stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Sackett misses with a leg kick. Lester checks a low kick from Sackett. Sackett connects with a crisp jab. Sackett cracks the inside of Lester's front leg. Sackett is looking to land body kicks. Lester throws a leg kick but Sackett moved away. It looked like Sackett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Sackett with a hook. Nice cross by Lester. Sackett throws a push kick but Lester slaps the foot to one side. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lester! But no joy. 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! Sackett connects with a right hand. Lester shakes it off.#T2# Sackett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Lester lands a nice shot that snaps Sackett's head back.
Sackett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sackett walks into a straight right hand from Lester. Oh Sackett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Lester does a little dance to reset his feet. Lester looks like he wants to counter punch here. Sackett seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2# Lester feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sackett sprawling to the canvas! Sackett rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Lester finish him?!
Lester lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Sackett falls backwards - clearly groggy! Lester dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moe Lester! Moe Lester is the new welterweight champion!
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Event:
CFC 388
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1# A cross from Sienly lands. Sienly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lester.
Lester throws a nice outside leg kick. Sienly misses with a body shot.
Sienly connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Lester scores with a kick to the body.
Sienly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lester. That did some damage! Lester throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sienly counters with a flying knee. Nice. Nice cross by Lester. Kristof Sienly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sienly moves out of range of the strikes. Lester tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sienly is able to avoid easily. Sienly throwing a counter right hand but Lester manages to avoid it. Sienly connects with a solid leg kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sienly.
Sienly pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Lester throws out a powerful jab. Sienly takes one on the button. Lester takes a swing at Sienly's ribcage but misses. Sienly is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Sienly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lester.#T1# Sienly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sienly has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sienly there as he acknowledges the shot. Sienly goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lester.#ROC2# Sienly is rocked! Sienly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oh Sienly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Lester fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Sienly dips to his left and cracks Lester with an uppercut! Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Lester! Sienly is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moe Lester! Moe Lester is the new lightweight champion!
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Event:
LEGACY! 76
Date: Jul 20, 2016 |
#R1# Lester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Koks appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Koks throws an off balance right hand
and Lester counters with a nice leg kick. #CL2# Koks moves into the clinch. Lester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koks prevents a body shot from Lester. Koks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Koks scores with a nice short uppercut. Lester throws a punch but it's blocked by Koks. A short left from Koks. Lester tries to throw a body punch but Koks avoids it by throwing Lester back against the cage. Koks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lester backwards. Lester misses with a punch on the inside.
Lester tries a body shot but Koks blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lester. Lester digs a right hand into Koks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Koks's gas tank. Koks has a couple of punches blocked by Lester.
Koks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Lester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lester. Lester blocks an uppercut.
#T1# Lester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lester working some nice short punches in the clinch. Lester lands a left hand.
Lester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lester misses with some punches.
Koks blocks an uppercut.
Lester tries to throw a body punch but Koks avoids it by throwing Lester back against the cage. I was talking to Lester's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Koks throws an elbow that misses.
Lester scores with a hook to the body. Lester blocks the elbow strike.
Koks blocks a body shot from Lester. A head punch on the inside from Koks fails to land. #BC# Lester pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Moe Lester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Koks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lester. Lester avoids the head kick by Koks.
Lester jabbing away but nothing is landing. Lester misses with a kick to the body.
#T2# Lester digs a good hook to Koks's body.
Koks has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Lester misses with an uppercut. Koks saw that one coming. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Koks avoids the body shot from Lester.
Koks looks like he wants to counter punch here. Lester lands the left hand.#CUT# It looks like Rafal Koks has been cut. Lester misses with a straight left. Lester jabbing away but nothing is landing. Lester blocks a low kick nicely. Lester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koks.
Lester misses with a hook. Koks ducked under it nicely. Lester slips a jab from Koks. An attempted straight right counter from Lester misses the target. Lester misses with a left hand enabling Koks to counter with a crisp jab. Lester missing with a left hand there. Koks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3# Koks tries to clinch but Lester moves out of range. Koks throws a sloppy head kick and Lester counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2# Koks moves into range and clinches up with Lester. A short body shot lands from Lester as the two fighters clinch.
Lester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Koks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lester lands an uppercut. Lester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch on the inside from Koks fails to land. Koks misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koks. Koks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lester backwards. Koks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lester blocking some punches.
Lester throws a head punch that misses. Koks lands with a light punch inside. Lester misses with some punches.
#T4# Lester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A head punch blocked on the inside by Lester. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lester. Koks pushes Lester back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Koks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lester backwards. Lester working aggressively here.
Lester misses with some punches.
Koks misses with a punch on the inside.
Koks tries to work over Lester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Koks's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Lester struggles to land a body shot inside as Koks controls his hands.
Koks throws a punch but it's blocked by Lester. Lester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lester lands with a left to the head. Koks tries to stall but Lester uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Koks lands a nice uppercut. Lester blocks an uppercut.
Koks working aggressively here.
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 Moe Lester will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Rafal Koks's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Koks throws a leg kick that is checked letting Lester counter with a right hand. Koks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Lester looks to land a left hand but Koks moved out of range nicely. Koks looks like he wants to counter punch here. Koks looks to throw the jab but Lester is out of range. Lester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lester throws a half hearted mid kick. Lester throws a leg kick that is checked and Koks counters with a slapping leg kick. Koks throws a lazy head kick and Lester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Lester throws a right hand that misses
and Koks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Lester swings for the body but Koks moves out of range.
Lester throws a big shot that misses. Koks cracks Lester with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1# A big left from Lester misses. Koks misses with a body shot.
Koks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Koks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lester misses the jab. A low kick from Koks is predictable there and Lester counters with an outside leg kick.
Koks throws a looping overhand right but Lester ducks down to avoid it. Lester throws a nice inside leg kick. Lester ducks under a wild hook from Koks. Koks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lester. Koks ducks under a wild hook from Lester. Koks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lester has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2# Lester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koks was well out of range. Poor timing from Lester. Koks connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab, jab by Lester - just one landing. This has been an exciting period of action! Koks moves out of range of the body kick from Lester.
Lester wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Koks misses with a few strikes there.
Koks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Koks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Koks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lester manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Koks throws a right hand that misses
enabling Lester to counter with a crisp jab. A slapping leg kick lands for Lester.
#T3# Koks defending well as Lester loads up on a big left hand. Lester cracks Koks with a right hand to the side of the head. Lester looks to land a left hand but Koks moved out of range nicely. Lester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Lester throws a leg kick but Koks sees it coming and checks it nicely. Lester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koks.
Koks throws a jab but it's blocked by Lester. Lester throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Koks lands with a shot to the body. Lester throws a hook but Koks avoids it easily. Lester backing away here, and Koks unleashes a leg kick that just misses. A decent looking cross lands there for Koks.#CL2# Koks rushes Lester and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4# Koks tries to throw a body punch but Lester avoids it by throwing Koks back against the cage. Lester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koks's elbow. Lester lands a nice uppercut. A nice left hand lands by Koks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lester misses with the head strike.
Lester blocks an elbow strike from Koks.
Koks lands a nice uppercut. Koks throws a punch but it's blocked by Lester. Lester lands a left hand.
Koks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lester misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Lester. Koks prevents a body shot from Lester. A left hand lands to the body for Koks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lester. Rafal Koks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Koks looks to throw an elbow but misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Lester dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Rafal Koks's cut. 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. This is the final round! #R3# Lester needs to keep his hands up - Koks had a free shot at his head there. Koks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lester was well out of range. Poor timing from Koks. Koks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lester throws out a loose jab but Koks uses good head movement to avoid it. Lester feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kokss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC# Koks is rocked! Lester is stalking Koks. Koks circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Lester, and it's lights out! Koks really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Moe Lester!
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Event:
LEGACY! 71
Date: Jun 22, 2016 |
#R1# Lester connects with a leg kick. Brandao looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Brandao avoids the body shot from Lester.
Brandao takes one to the chin there. Brandao slips a straight right by Lester. Brandao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lester circles away quickly and effectively. Lester lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brandao's sensitive parts. Lester tests Brandao's chin there with a solid looking shot. Brandao loads up on a big right hand but Lester slips the punch. We've been informed that Brandao has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. A solid body kick from Lester. Lester feints and then cracks Brandao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brandao down. Brandao thows a left - swing and a miss! Lester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brandao digs a good body shot into Lester's ribs. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Brandao connects with a single shot there. Brandao on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lester chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brandao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lester.#T1# Brandao takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lester lands with a good body shot. Brandao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lester. Brandao misses with a hook. Lester with a body punch. A glancing blow. Brandao walks into a jab. Brandao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Lester slips a straight right by Brandao. Lester checks a low kick from Brandao. Lester lands with a straight right. Brandao didn't see that one coming. Brandao misses with a hook. Lester is looking to counter punch. Lester jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Brandao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lester. Lester throws a leg kick which misses Brandao's front leg but catches the back leg as Brandao tries to avoid it. A chopping leg kick lands by Lester. #T2# Lester loads up on a big right hand but Brandao slips the punch. Brandao misses with a jab to the body
and Lester counters with a thumping low kick. Lester finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lester moves out of range as Brandao strikes. Brandao misses with a straight left. Lester cracks a nice hook into Brandao's ribs. Lester moves out of range of the leg kick from Brandao. Brandao looks to score with a jab to the body but Lester is just out of range. Brandao moves forwards but Lester connects with a nice, crisp jab. Nice cross by Lester. Lester digs a good hook to Brandao's body.
Lester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brandao. Brandao misses with a body shot
and Lester counters with a body kick. Lester takes a swing at Brandao's ribcage but misses. Lester misses with a body kick. #T3# Lester uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brandao. Lester checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Brandao throws a series of punches but Lester moves out of range. Brandao throws a big shot that misses. Lester clobbers Brandao with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Lester is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Brandao swings for the body but Lester moves out of range.
Lester is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Brandao misses with a double jab.
And Lester counters with a quick kick to the body but Brandao blocks it. Lester looks to score with a jab to the body but Brandao is just out of range. Brandao takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brandao misses with a body shot.
Lester tried to counter with a leg kick but Brandao avoided it. Lester dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brandao. That did some damage! Lester wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Lester walks into a jab. Lester will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little jabbing left from Brandao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4# Brandao blocks a jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Brandao walks into a straight right hand from Lester. Lester throws a hook but Brandao avoids it easily. Brandao ducks under a wild hook from Lester. Lester keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brandao. Brandao throws a body punch but Lester moves out of range. Lester is looking to land body kicks. Brandao looks to land a combination. Lester sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Brandao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Lester connects with a leg kick. Brandao looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Brandao takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Brandao slips a straight right by Lester. Lester throws a lazy right hand but Brandao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Lester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brandao sees it coming and avoids it easily. Brandao misses with a straight left. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Lester dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Lester connects with a right hand. Brandao shakes it off. Brandao throws a body shot but no joy. A little feinted left hand from Lester on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Lester throws an off balance right hand
and Brandao counters with a right hand to the body. Lester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Brandao is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lester. Brandao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brandao throws the left hand but Lester avoids the punch easily. Brandao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brandao misses with a straight left. Lester throwing a counter right hand but Brandao manages to avoid it. Lester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brandao can do to turn this around? Lester throws out a loose jab but Brandao uses good head movement to avoid it. Brandao misses with a low kick as Lester jumps back. Lester lands with a good body shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Brandao on the wrong end of a nice hook. Brandao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lester throws out a loose jab but Brandao uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# Brandao misses with a wild body shot. Lester misses with a straight left. Lester misses with an uppercut
and Brandao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Brandao takes a body punch but keeps moving. Brandao throws a jab when Lester was well out of range. Lester lands a body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Brandao might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lester has got the better of the exchanges. Brandao throws a shot from downtown. Lester moves away and avoids it. Lester wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. A cross from Lester lands. Lester lands a nice hook to Brandao's body. Brandao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Brandao is breathing heavily. Brandao throws a hook but Lester blocks it. Lester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandao was well out of range. Poor timing from Lester. A slow jab from Lester misses its intended target. Lester fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Brandao scores with a hook. Lester misses with an uppercut. Brandao saw that one coming. Lester cracks the inside of Brandao's front leg. Lester showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brandao.
Lester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandao throws out the jab. Brandao looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT# It looks like Diego Brandao has been cut. Brandao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brandao slips a straight right by Lester. Lester looks to land a right hand but Brandao moved out of range. Lester slips under a jab. Lester swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Brandao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lester lands with an uppercut that bounces Brandao off the cage and back into range. Brandao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lester moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3# Brandao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lester lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Lester throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandao. A jab from Lester misses. Brandao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Brandao throws a lazy uppercut
and Lester counters with a stiff right hand. Moe Lester is winning the standup battle so far. Lester scores with a jab to the body. Brandao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Lester lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Lester slips a straight right by Brandao. Brandao's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. A telegraphed right hand from Brandao misses the target. Lester scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC# Brandao is rocked! BOOM! Lester lands a beautiful left hook that drops Brandao. Brandao tries to recover but Lester is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Brandao lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moe Lester!
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Event:
Causing Havoc 66
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Law fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lester sprawls well initially but Law persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Law in particular looking to stall. Law not landing any meaningful shots this time. Law sitting and controlling from the half guard. Lester avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Law. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Law wants to advance to full mount but Lester doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. Law is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Let's hope that Law has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1# Law throwing strikes but missing. Lester utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Law is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Law stands up over Lester, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Lester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Law throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lester works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Lester keeping moving, preventing Law from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Lester misses with a body kick. Law dives in and grabs Lester's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lester pushes down on Law's head and hops out. Lester feinted there with a counter leg kick. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Law. An attempted straight right counter from Lester misses the target. Lester misses the shot to the body. Lester misses with a straight left. #TD2# Lester gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Law with a flurry of punches that miss. Law connects with a couple of short punches. Law's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3# Law missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2# Law is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lester is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lester has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SU# Lester gets to his feet. Law looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Law shoots in and drives through. Lester sprawls well. Moe Lester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Law. Lester throws the left hand but Law avoids the punch easily. Lester scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Law doesn't seem bothered though. Law's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lester connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Law scrambles back to his feet. Lester jabbing away but nothing is landing. Law shoots in for a double leg but Lester sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Lester throws a hook to the side of Law's head but Law sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Law throws a leg kick but Lester moved away.#TD2# Law darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Law stops Lester from getting back to his feet.
#T4# Law trying to control the action but Lester is working from the bottom. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Law controlling the pace. Law wants to pass the guard but Lester is defending well. Law throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Law wants to take a breather but Lester is having none of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Law controlling the pace. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. 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 Moe Lester will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Law lands a lovely overhand right. Lester throws out a token jab with nothing on it. No luck for Law with that takedown attempt. Law shoots in for a takedown but Lester shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Lester lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Lester misses with a leg kick #TD2# and Law counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Lester blocking the ground and pound attempt from Law. Law is taking a breather. Lester says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Law wants to pass the guard but Lester is defending well. Law throwing shots but Lester is blocking nicely. #T1# Lester is trying to stand up here but Law is controlling him well. Law is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Law keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Law missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Law takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Law lands with a punch from half guard. Law wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lester keeps working. Law is looking to advance position but Lester won't allow it. Lester is trying to stand up here but Law is controlling him well. #T2# Lester is refusing to be controlled, as Law sits in half guard. Law is nestled in close to Lester, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Lester is staying active underneath Law, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #ES# Lester makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Law ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lester moves away. Law shoots in but Lester avoids the takedown attempt easily. Lester was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Moe Lester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Law. Law fails to land the takedown. Law shoots for a takedown but Lester saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3# Law with a body punch. A glancing blow. Nice sprawl there from Lester as Law shoots in. Law has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Law shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Lester counters with a nice low kick that buckles Law's knee momentarily. The fighters circle momentarily. Lester darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Moe Lester is winning the standup battle so far. Lester misses with a body shot.
#TD2# Law closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Law lands in his opponent's guard. Lester wants to stand and escape but Law is having none of it. Law trying to control but Lester is working from the bottom. Law sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4# Lester wants to get back to his feet but Law is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Lester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lester wants to stand and escape but Law is having none of it. Law is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jackson Law will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Law takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Law drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lester defends it well. Lester connects with a body shot that sends Law's belly button to the back. A slow jab from Lester misses its intended target. Law shoots for a takedown but Lester saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Law is defended easily by Lester. Law doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Law is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lester sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Moe Lester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Law. Law misses with an uppercut. Lester keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Law.#T1# Law tries for a takedown but Lester sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2# Law changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lester looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES# Lester bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Law shoots in for a takedown but Lester shows good takedown defense. Law takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. No luck for Law with that takedown attempt. Law misses with a looping left. Lester throws a big shot that misses. Lester dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Law. That did some damage! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Law shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Law throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Law stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lester. Law shoots for a takedown but Lester saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Law 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# A looping hook to the body misses from Law. Lester does a little dance to reset his feet. Lester throwing a counter right hand but Law manages to avoid it. A big left from Lester misses. Good standup being displayed there by Lester as he connects with a hook. Law takes one on the button. Law misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. No luck with that takedown attempt from Law. Lester scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Law doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2# Lester tries to sprawl but Law drives through with a takedown into half guard. Lester is trying to stand up here but Law is controlling him well. #SUB2# Law is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lester defends it well. Lester tries to kick Law off but Law keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3# Law with the ground and pound but Lester uses the opportunity to regain guard. Law makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Law content to stall in guard here. We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Law.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Law with a flurry of punches that miss. Law is looking to work some ground and pound but Lester has wrist control.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Lester blocks a jab. Law missing with a left hand there. Lester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Law misses with a straight right. Lester is looking to counter punch. Law ducks under a wild hook from Lester. Lester defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Law. Law moves away from the strike by Lester. Law shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Lester counters with a right hand to the body. Lester misses with a low kick. We've been told by Lester's head coaches at Amsterdam Spar and CT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2# Lester gets caught flat footed, as Law shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Moe Lester showed his dominance in that final round. I think Lester 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Moe Lester!
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Event:
Havoc Midweek Madness 8
Date: Apr 13, 2016 |
#R1# A nice inside leg kick there by Koks. That's going to slow Lester down. Lester throws a front kick aimed at Koks's knee but Koks avoids it well. Jab from Koks.#CL2# Koks gets a clinch. Koks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lester blocks the elbow strike.
Koks scores with a shot to the side of Lester's head. Koks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2# Koks manages to break the clinch.
Koks cracks Lester with a good jab. Lester checks the leg kick. A nice inside leg kick there by Koks. That's going to slow Lester down. Lester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koks. Lester does a little dance to reset his feet. Koks jabs at Lester's body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A head kick by Koks misses and Lester counters with a low kick, right behind Koks 's knee. Lester misses with an uppercut. Koks saw that one coming.#T1# Koks throws a lazy uppercut
and Lester counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Koks is looking to land body kicks. Lester appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Koks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lester circles away quickly and effectively. Koks throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Lester tries a low kick but Koks avoids it. Koks is looking to land body kicks. Lester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koks.
Lester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koks moves away. Koks steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Lester uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Koks has time to react. Koks has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Lester throws a looping overhand right but Koks ducks down to avoid it. A bone on bone clash there as Lester blocks the leg kick.
Lester moves away from the strike by Koks. It looked like Lester was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Koks. Koks slips under a jab. Koks slips under a jab. Lester pivots, looking for a leg kick but Koks is out of range and Lester settles back down. #T2# Koks feints and then cracks Lester's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lester down. Koks tries to score with a low kick but Lester moves his leg out of the way. Koks throws a wild body kick that Lester sees coming a mile off. Lester throwing a counter right hand but Koks manages to avoid it. Lester throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Koks on the side of the head. Lester has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lester throws the left hand but Koks avoids the punch easily. Koks looks like he wants to counter punch here. Rafal Koks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Koks on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lester tries to move into range but Koks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Lester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koks. Koks is looking to clinch. Koks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Lester fires out a quick counter leg kick but Koks just manages to avoid it. Lester throws a lazy uppercut
and Koks counters with a lovely straight right hand! Koks cracks Lester with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3# Lester thuds his right hand into Koks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Koks jabs Lester to the body, keeping him at a distance. Koks throws a lazy uppercut
and Lester counters with a lovely straight right hand! Lester checks the leg kick nicely there.
Koks fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lester is out of range. A telegraphed right hand from Koks misses the target. Lester dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koks. That did some damage! Koks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lester. Koks misses with a straight left. Lester lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2# Koks moves into the clinch successfully.
Koks lands a hook that snaps the head of Lester backwards. Lester misses with a punch to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Koks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Koks just leaning against Lester, taking a breather. The crowd are getting on Koks's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T4# Lester throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kokss head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lester tries a body shot but Koks blocks it.
Lester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lester working aggressively here.
Koks pushes off an throws an elbow but Lester leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Koks misses with a hook from the clinch. Koks scores with a nice hook to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lester. Koks digs a right hand into Lester's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lester's gas tank. Lester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lester. Lester's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Koks scores with a hook to the body. A head punch blocked on the inside by Koks. Koks throws a punch but it's blocked by Lester. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafal Koks dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Lester slips a jab from Koks. Lester tried to counter with a leg kick but Koks avoided it. Lester lands with a right hand. Koks throws a leg kick but Lester moved away. Koks just misses with a punch to the body.
Koks misses with a hook. An inside leg kick lands from Lester. Koks misses with a kick to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Koks. Koks throws a hook but Lester blocks it. Lester throwing a counter right hand but Koks manages to avoid it. Koks misses with a low kick. Lester swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Koks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lester. Koks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Koks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Lester throws a body punch but Koks moves out of range. Koks slips a jab from Lester.#T1# Lester misses with a kick to the body.
Lester takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Lester takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Lester walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Koks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lester. Lester circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Lester throws a body shot but no joy. Koks misses with a looping left. Lester looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Koks lunges at Lester with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lester's hand. Lester is looking to land body kicks. Lester checks a low kick from Koks. Lester tried to counter with a leg kick but Koks avoided it. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Koks. Lester on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Koks. Koks obviously looking to wear him down.
Lester swings away with a leg kick that misses. Koks throws a series of punches but Lester moves out of range. #T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lester paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Rafal Koks seems to be getting the better of the standup. Lester throws a jab but it's blocked by Koks. Koks throws a looping overhand right but Lester ducks down to avoid it. Koks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. The crowd cheers as Koks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lester doesn't seem phased though. Lester is looking to score with low kicks. Koks throws a lazy uppercut
and Lester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Koks cracks the inside of Lester's front leg. Good work by Koks as he checks the leg kick. Koks misses with a head kick.
Koks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Koks lands with a right hand. Koks tries to work over Lester's front leg with a kick but Lester checks it. Koks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lester sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3# A kick lands to the mid section there for Koks. An inside leg kick from Koks misses. Koks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lester. Koks throws a shot from downtown. Lester moves away and avoids it. Lester misses with a looping right. Lester walks into a straight right hand from Koks. Koks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lester. Lester checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Koks throws a leg kick and Lester counters with a good low kick that Koks was not able to check. Koks takes a swing at Lester's ribcage but misses. Good shot there by Koks. Koks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lester.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Koks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Koks unleashes a big counter combination but Lester bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Koks misses with a straight left. #T4# Koks slips a straight right by Lester. Koks scores with a jab to the body. Lester is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lester dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Koks works over Lester's head and body with a nice combination. Koks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Lester looks to score with a jab to the body but Koks is just out of range. Koks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lester circles away quickly and effectively. A little feinted left hand from Lester on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Lester looks to score with a jab to the body but Koks is just out of range. Koks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2# Koks moves into range and clinches up with Lester. Lester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koks's elbow. Rafal Koks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Koks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lester's elbow. Koks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lester or not. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafal Koks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Lester's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Koks moves out of range of the body kick. A big right from Koks misses. Lester fires out a quick counter leg kick but Koks just manages to avoid it. Koks tried to score with a low kick but Lester checks it. The fighters circling - Koks throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A low kick from Lester is predictable there and Koks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Koks scores with a spinning back kick! Good standup being displayed there by Koks as he connects with a hook. Koks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lester thows a left - swing and a miss! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Koks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Koks digs a good body shot into Lester's ribs. Koks lands a nice shot to the body.
Koks misses with a looping left.#T1# Koks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koks looks to land a right hand but Lester moved out of range. It looked like Lester wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Koks tries to land a body kick and Lester counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Lester throws an off balance right hand
and Koks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A big left from Koks misses. Koks lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Koks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lester.
Koks lands with a good body shot. Lester throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Koks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lester keeps the fight on the outside. Lester was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Koks tries to close the distance and clinch but Lester swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Good work by Koks as he checks the leg kick. Koks has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Lester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koks.
#T2# Koks scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Lester misses with a low kick.
Koks just misses with a punch to the body.
Lester looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Lester misses with a hook. Koks ducked under it nicely. Koks cracks Lester with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Koks takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Koks moves out of range as Lester strikes. Koks avoids the body shot from Lester.
Lester attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. A solid leg kick lands there for Koks.
Koks looks to score with a jab to the body but Lester is just out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Lester misses the target. Lester's corner calls for a 1-2. Lester obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Koks lands the left hand. Moe Lester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# Koks wants to slow Lester down by chopping away at his legs. Koks scores with a shot to the body.
Koks misses with a straight left. Lester fires out a quick counter leg kick but Koks just manages to avoid it. Lester swings for the body but Koks moves out of range.
Koks slips a jab from Lester. A little jabbing left from Koks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Koks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lester paws at him with a jab and circles away. Lester thows a left - swing and a miss! Koks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Koks missing with a left hand there. Lester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Nice defenses there by Koks. Lester misses with a right hand and Koks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Lester misses with an uppercut
and Koks counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lester crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Koks - the referee stops the clock and Lester gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Koks. Lester manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T4# Lester throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2# Koks closes the distance and clinches. Lester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koks misses with some punches.
Lester misses with a punch on the inside.
Koks misses with some punches.
Lester takes a shot to the head. 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! Lester lands a body shot. Koks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rafal Koks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Lester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koks's elbow. Lester misses with a body punch.
Lester misses with a punch to the body.
Koks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lester. Koks lands with a right to the head. A right hand to the body from Lester.
Koks prevents a body shot from Lester.
And that's the end of the fight! Rafal Koks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Koks has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafal Koks! A very excited looking Rafal Koks 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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