Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GK 132 - Boom vs Hughes 2
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Abalajon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cox.
Abalajon throwing a counter right hand but Cox manages to avoid it.
Cox takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cox 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.
Cox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abalajon jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Cox lands a high kick! #CUT2#
It looks like George Abalajon has been cut.
Abalajon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cox tries to clinch
and Abalajon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abalajon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#KD2#
Cox lands a left and a right that send Abalajon crashing to the mat, dazed. Cox thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Abalajon is breathing heavily.#T1#
Abalajon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cox.
Cox misses with a body kick.
Abalajon throwing a counter right hand but Cox manages to avoid it.
Abalajon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Abalajon somewhat.
Abalajon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abalajon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abalajon.
Abalajon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Cox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abalajon throwing a counter right hand but Cox manages to avoid it.#T2#
Cox throws a right hand that Abalajon ducks under and follows up with a left that Abalajon also avoids with ease.
Abalajon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cox missing with a left hand there. Abalajon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Abalajon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cox tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Abalajon is in Cox's guard.
Abalajon content to stall in guard here.
Cox keeping moving, preventing Abalajon from controlling successfully. #T3#
Cox wants to sweep but no luck.
Abalajon trying to control but Cox is working from the bottom.
Abalajon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cox wants to sweep here but Abalajon controlling him for the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Abalajon wants to control from the top but Cox keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cox scores with a head kick. #CUT2#
George Abalajon's cut is getting worse.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cox tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abalajon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cox can pounce on him.
Cox tries to clinch but Abalajon is having none of it.
Abalajon throws a big shot that misses.
Abalajon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cox.
Cox throws an overhand right that lands on Abalajon's shoulder, as Abalajon tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Abalajon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abalajon. Cox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Cox's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Cox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Abalajon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abalajon manages to avoid it.
Cox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abalajon was well out of range. Poor timing from Cox.
Abalajon checks a low kick from Cox.
Abalajon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A telegraphed right hand from Cox misses the target.
Cox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cox misses with an uppercut. Abalajon saw that one coming.
Cox misses with a body shot.
Cox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Abalajon misses its target.#T1#
Cox throws a poor cross that misses
and Abalajon counters with a nice uppercut.
Cox throws out a loose jab but Abalajon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abalajon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ivan Cox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cox throws a jab but it's blocked by Abalajon.
Cox thumps Abalajon with a low kick.
Cox scores with a nice strike.
Ivan Cox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cox throws a head kick but Abalajon moves out of range.
Ivan Cox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cox stalks Abalajon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Abalajon's face. Abalajon staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
George Abalajon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T2#
Cox throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Abalajon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cox sprawls and moves away.
Cox goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#
Jeez, George Abalajon's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Abalajon looks to score with a jab to the body but Cox is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cox.
Cox throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Cox gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cox lands with a short head shot on the inside.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at George Abalajon's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ivan Cox!
In his post fight interview, Ivan Cox started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GKNY 124 - Cole vs Houston
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Wolfsbruder misses the shot to the body.
Wolfsbruder misses with a lunging right hand
and Abalajon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wolfsbruder takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wolfsbruder misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Abalajon! But no joy.
Abalajon looks to land a combination but Wolfsbruder avoids it well.
Wolfsbruder throwing a counter right hand but Abalajon manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Wolfsbruder. That snapped Abalajon's head back.
Nice uppercut lands for Wolfsbruder. That snapped Abalajon's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfsbruder throws a looping overhand right but Abalajon ducks down to avoid it.
Abalajon replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Wolfsbruder blocks it well.
A combination from Wolfsbruder does no damage.
Wolfsbruder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wolfsbruder swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Abalajon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abalajon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abalajon feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Abalajon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wolfsbruder swings for the body but Abalajon moves out of range.
Wolfsbruder throws a lazy uppercut
and Wolfsbruder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wolfsbruder misses with a straight left.
Wolfsbruder loads up on a big right hand but Abalajon slips the punch.
Wolfsbruder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abalajon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wolfsbruder throws a shot from downtown. Abalajon moves away and avoids it.
Abalajon throws out a counter right but Wolfsbruder avoids it with no problem.
Wolfsbruder lands the left hand.#CUT#
It looks like George Abalajon has been cut.
Wolfsbruder throws a lazy uppercut
and Abalajon counters with a straight right hand.
Wolfsbruder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abalajon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Abalajon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Wolfsbruder tries to bum rush Abalajon with a series of wild strikes but Abalajon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abalajon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wolfsbruder scores with a shot to the body.
Wolfsbruder throws a body punch but Abalajon moves out of range.
Wolfsbruder misses the shot to the body.
And Abalajon tries to counter it with a takedown but Wolfsbruder pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Abalajon moves out of range of the strikes.
Abalajon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wolfsbruder throws an off balance right hand
and Abalajon counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Wolfsbruder misses the target.
Wolfsbruder takes a swing at Abalajon's ribcage but misses.
Wolfsbruder throws out a loose jab but Abalajon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolfsbruder connects with a body shot.#T3#
Wolfsbruder throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Wolfsbruder misses.
Wolfsbruder throws a jab but it's blocked by Abalajon.
A countering left hand to the body from Abalajon misses.
Wolfsbruder misses the shot to the body.
Wolfsbruder scores with a sloppy right hand. Abalajon should have avoided that one.
Wolfsbruder throws an off balance right hand
and Abalajon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fighters circling - Wolfsbruder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wolfsbruder swings widly with a right hand
and Abalajon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wolfsbruder thinking.
Wolfsbruder misses with a straight right.
Abalajon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wolfsbruder defends it well.
Elric Wolfsbruder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Abalajon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Abalajon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder throws an overhand right that lands on Abalajon's shoulder, as Abalajon tries to avoid the shot.
Abalajon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wolfsbruder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolfsbruder cracks Abalajon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wolfsbruder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abalajon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wolfsbruder lands a nice looking kick to the body. Abalajon takes a step back to recover.
Wolfsbruder just misses with a punch to the body.
Abalajon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wolfsbruder defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elric Wolfsbruder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Abalajon'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.
#R2#
Abalajon moves out of range as Wolfsbruder strikes.
Wolfsbruder jabs Abalajon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wolfsbruder misses with an uppercut. Abalajon saw that one coming.
Wolfsbruder cracks Abalajon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Abalajon slips a straight right by Wolfsbruder.
Abalajon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Elric Wolfsbruder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolfsbruder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abalajon moves away.
Elric Wolfsbruder is winning the standup battle so far.
Wolfsbruder throws a poor cross that misses
and Abalajon counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfsbruder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wolfsbruder fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abalajon.
Wolfsbruder misses with an uppercut. Abalajon saw that one coming.#T1#
Wolfsbruder scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wolfsbruder throws a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Abalajon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wolfsbruder misses with an uppercut.
Abalajon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wolfsbruder misses with a right hand
and Abalajon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wolfsbruder thinking.
Abalajon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wolfsbruder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wolfsbruder looks to score with a jab to the body but Abalajon is just out of range.
It seemed like Abalajon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abalajon moves away from the strike by Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder throws a leg kick but Abalajon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wolfsbruder throws a body punch but Abalajon moves out of range.
Abalajon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Wolfsbruder.
Jab from Wolfsbruder.
Abalajon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wolfsbruder misses the jab.
Wolfsbruder looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Abalajon replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Wolfsbruder blocks it well.
A big right from Wolfsbruder misses.
Abalajon throws out a counter right but Wolfsbruder avoids it with no problem.
Abalajon blocks a jab.
Wolfsbruder scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abalajon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolfsbruder. #T3#
Wolfsbruder lands a really nice looking cross but Abalajon seems unphased.
Wolfsbruder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abalajon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wolfsbruder misses with an uppercut. Abalajon saw that one coming.
It seemed like Abalajon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wolfsbruder looks to throw the jab but Abalajon is out of range.
Abalajon feints the counter takedown.
Abalajon thuds a left hand into Wolfsbruder's body.
Abalajon has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wolfsbruder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abalajon can do to turn this around?
Wolfsbruder connects with a jab.
Abalajon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wolfsbruder takes a swing at Abalajon's ribcage but misses.
Abalajon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wolfsbruder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abalajon was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder scores with a jab. Abalajon acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Wolfsbruder looks to throw the jab but Abalajon is out of range.
Abalajon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Abalajon blocks a leg kick.
Wolfsbruder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abalajon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wolfsbruder cracks Abalajon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wolfsbruder. Abalajon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abalajon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wolfsbruder throws a jab when Abalajon was well out of range.
A nice side step and Abalajon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wolfsbruder throws a jab but it's blocked by Abalajon.
Wolfsbruder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abalajon was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolfsbruder.
A countering left hand to the body from Abalajon misses.
Wolfsbruder throws an off balance right hand
and Abalajon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elric Wolfsbruder dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on George Abalajon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wolfsbruder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Abalajon might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Wolfsbruder has got the better of the exchanges.
Abalajon slips a straight right by Wolfsbruder.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Abalajon! But no joy.
Wolfsbruder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wolfsbruder throws a body punch but Abalajon moves out of range.
Abalajon throws out a counter right but Wolfsbruder avoids it with no problem.
Wolfsbruder throws an off balance right hand
and Abalajon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wolfsbruder lands a right hook to the body.
Abalajon defending well as Wolfsbruder loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Abalajon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfsbruder throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Abalajon ducks under a wild hook from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder throws out a loose jab but Abalajon uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Wolfsbruder throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Abalajon counters with a nice uppercut.
A combination from Wolfsbruder does no damage.
Wolfsbruder misses with a left hand
and Abalajon counters with a right hand to the body.
Abalajon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wolfsbruder rather than just go for the knockout.
Wolfsbruder lands a really nice looking cross but Abalajon seems unphased.
Abalajon slips under a jab from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder misses with a left hand
and Abalajon counters with a right hand to the body.
Abalajon moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Abalajon.
Wolfsbruder swings for the body but Abalajon moves out of range.
George Abalajon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Wolfsbruder. That snapped Abalajon's head back.
Wolfsbruder misses with a right hand
and Abalajon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wolfsbruder cracks Abalajon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wolfsbruder jabs at Abalajon's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolfsbruder looks to land a right hand but Abalajon moved out of range.
Wolfsbruder punishes Abalajon's body with a nice straight punch.
Wolfsbruder scores with a shot to the body.
Wolfsbruder lands a nice shot to the body.
Wolfsbruder scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T3#
Wolfsbruder misses with an uppercut
and Abalajon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abalajon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abalajon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Wolfsbruder misses.
Abalajon slips a straight right by Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder looks to land a combination but Abalajon avoids it well.
Abalajon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wolfsbruder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Abalajon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abalajon avoids a kick to the body.
Wolfsbruder takes a swing at Abalajon's ribcage but misses.
Abalajon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Wolfsbruder throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Abalajon throws a body punch but Wolfsbruder moves out of range.
Wolfsbruder misses with a double jab
and Abalajon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Abalajon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wolfsbruder throws an overhand right that lands on Abalajon's shoulder, as Abalajon tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Wolfsbruder misses its intended target.
Abalajon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wolfsbruder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wolfsbruder looks to land a left hand but Abalajon moved out of range nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elric Wolfsbruder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wolfsbruder 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elric Wolfsbruder!
A relieved looking Elric Wolfsbruder thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GKNY 120 - Cooke vs Cole
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Abalajon is just out of range.#TD2#
Abalajon dives in and scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Abalajon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Abalajon working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abalajon prevents Silva from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Abalajon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Abalajon slips nicely into half guard.
Abalajon prevents Silva from improving his position.
Abalajon wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
Abalajon trying to control the pace.
Abalajon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Abalajon controlling the action here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Let's hope that Abalajon 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Abalajon slips a jab from Silva.
Abalajon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abalajon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Abalajon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Abalajon throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Abalajon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Abalajon dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Abalajon thinks about the counter body kick.
Silva with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like George Abalajon has been cut.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Abalajon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Silva digs a good hook to Abalajon's body.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Abalajon. #TD2#
Abalajon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva tries to kick Abalajon off but Abalajon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Abalajon controlling the action here.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but George Abalajon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on George Abalajon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Abalajon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Silva throws a combination that misses
and Abalajon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abalajon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abalajon.
It seemed like Abalajon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Abalajon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abalajon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Abalajon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Abalajon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abalajon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abalajon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Silva with a body shot.#T1#
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Abalajon slips the punch.
It seemed like Abalajon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Abalajon moves away and avoids it.
And Abalajon responds with a good body kick, but Silva manages to step out the way in time.
Abalajon avoids the body shot from Silva.
Abalajon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Silva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Abalajon counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Abalajon.
Silva misses with a jab to the body
and Abalajon counters with a left to the body.
Leandro Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Abalajon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Abalajon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silva swings away with a body shot that misses
and Abalajon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Silva is looking to wear down Abalajon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Abalajon slips under a jab from Silva.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abalajon manages to avoid it.
Abalajon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Silva misses the jab.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abalajon.
Abalajon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Abalajon fails to land the takedown.
Silva was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Silva misses with a lunging right hand
and Abalajon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Abalajon misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Silva tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abalajon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Abalajon counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Abalajon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Silva scrambles back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abalajon.
Abalajon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Silva with a body shot.
Silva throws a hook but Abalajon blocks it.
Abalajon unleashes a big counter combination but Silva bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
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 Leandro Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on George Abalajon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Silva misses with a body shot.
Abalajon with a poor takedown
and Abalajon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silva lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abalajon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#
That has opened up George Abalajon's cut even more.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abalajon was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Abalajon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Abalajon slips under a jab.
Leandro Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abalajon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Abalajon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abalajon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Silva with a body shot.
Silva swings for the body but Abalajon moves out of range.
Abalajon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Abalajon.#T2#
Abalajon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
It seemed like Abalajon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Abalajon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Abalajon ducks down to avoid it.
Leandro Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Abalajon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Silva scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Abalajon manages to mount him! #T3#
Silva is working to get back to half guard.
Abalajon content just to control the position here.
Silva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Silva tries to get out of the position.
Silva wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Silva wants to hold on but Abalajon pushes him away.
Abalajon controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abalajon is continuing to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leandro Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silva 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: GKNY 114 - Knight vs Wills
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Rex misses with a head kick.
Abalajon with the counter takedown but Rex avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rex looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abalajon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Abalajon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rex throws a right hand that misses
and Abalajon counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD2#
Abalajon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rex 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.
Abalajon prevents Rex from getting back to his feet.
Abalajon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Abalajon might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Rex wants to stand but Abalajon is controlling the position. #T1#
Abalajon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Abalajon prevents Rex from getting back to his feet.
Abalajon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rex can't keep his opponent in guard - Abalajon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Well, if Abalajon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Abalajon stops Rex from getting back to his feet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Abalajon staying out of range there.
And Abalajon responds with a good body kick, but Rex manages to step out the way in time.
No luck for Abalajon with that takedown attempt.
Malakai Rex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rex fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Abalajon is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Abalajon! But no joy.
Rex doesn't manage to clinch there - Abalajon circles away.
A nice side step and Abalajon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rex closes the distance but Abalajon moves to the side
and Abalajon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rex scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#
It looks like George Abalajon has been cut.
Abalajon staying out of range there.
Abalajon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rex cracks Abalajon with a good jab.
Rex throws a head kick but Abalajon moves out of range.
Abalajon is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rex.
A head kick misses from Rex.
Abalajon avoids the head kick by Rex.
Abalajon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Abalajon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rex connects with a crisp jab.
Abalajon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Abalajon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rex tries to clinch but Abalajon is having none of it.
Rex scores with a head kick. Abalajon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T4#
Rex is looking to clinch but Abalajon is avoiding it.
Rex takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rex is looking to clinch.
Abalajon feints the counter takedown.
Rex misses with a wild combination.
Abalajon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rex with a body shot.
Rex wants to clinch up but Abalajon keeps it at a distance.
Malakai Rex is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rex throws a nice looking combination but Abalajon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big right from Rex misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abalajon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rex.
Abalajon with the counter takedown but Rex avoids it easily.
Rex connects with a body shot that sends Abalajon's belly button to the back.
Rex closes the distance looking to clinch
and Abalajon counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malakai Rex dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Abalajon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Rex moves in looking to clinch but Abalajon pushes him off.
Abalajon replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rex blocks it well.
Rex scores with a jab to the head.
Abalajon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Abalajon misses.
Rex throws a lazy uppercut
and Abalajon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rex thinking.
Rex swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Abalajon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rex thinking.
Rex is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rex throws a sloppy head kick and Abalajon moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Abalajon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rex attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rex tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Abalajon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abalajon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rex misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abalajon.
Rex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rex closes the distance but Abalajon moves to the side
and Abalajon counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Rex throws a left and a right that both miss
and Abalajon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Some wild striking there from Rex.
Abalajon with the counter takedown but Rex avoids it easily.
Rex throws a left and a right that both miss
and Abalajon counters with a right hand to the body.
Rex misses with a few strikes there.
Abalajon with the counter takedown but Rex avoids it easily.
Abalajon blocks a head kick by Rex.
Abalajon feints the counter takedown.
Rex throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Rex. Those never looked like landing.
Rex tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Abalajon counters with a right hand to the body.
Rex tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Abalajon paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Rex takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rex tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Abalajon to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Abalajon tries to keep at a distance but Rex has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abalajon. #BC2#
Abalajon manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rex misses with an uppercut
and Abalajon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rex throws a head kick but Abalajon moves out of range.
Abalajon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Malakai Rex is winning the standup battle so far.
Rex throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abalajon with the counter takedown but Rex avoids it easily.
Rex throws a left and a right that both miss
and Abalajon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abalajon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rex rather than just go for the knockout.
Rex smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rex throws a lazy head kick
and Abalajon counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Rex throws a lazy head kick
and Abalajon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abalajon swats away the attempt to clinch by Rex.
A nice side step and Abalajon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Abalajon blocks a head kick by Rex.
Rex misses with a head kick.
Abalajon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rex throws a series of punches but Abalajon avoids them all with ease.
Abalajon has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Abalajon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rex stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rex throws a lazy uppercut
and Rex takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rex throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abalajon blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Abalajon misses.
Rex misses with a left hand
and Abalajon counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Rex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abalajon follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Rex throws a head kick that misses
and Abalajon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rex tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rex takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rex throws a combination that misses
and Rex takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Rex misses its intended target.
Rex fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abalajon lands a nice shot to the body.
Rex throws a head kick but Abalajon moves out of range.
Abalajon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rex defends it well.
Rex tries to clinch up but Abalajon circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Abalajon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on George Abalajon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rex tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Abalajon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rex is looking to clinch but Abalajon is avoiding it.
Rex lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abalajon circles away quickly and effectively.
Abalajon lands with a shot to the body.
Rex throws an overhand right that lands on Abalajon's shoulder, as Abalajon tries to avoid the shot.
Abalajon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rex tries a head kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Abalajon misses.
Rex fails to land with a series of punches.
Abalajon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rex with a body shot.
Abalajon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rex.
Abalajon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rex tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Abalajon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abalajon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rex misses with the combination. #T1#
Rex looks to clinch
and Abalajon counters with a nice body shot.
Malakai Rex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abalajon throws a body punch but Rex moves out of range.
Rex lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rex throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abalajon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big right from Rex misses.
Rex darts in trying to clinch
and Abalajon counters with a left to the body.
Abalajon slips a jab and a cross from Rex.
Rex tries a head kick but it misses.
Rex tries to clinch but Abalajon is having none of it.
Abalajon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Rex swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Abalajon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rex won't be happy with that.
Rex is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Abalajon asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abalajon controls the position.
Rex is looking to get back to his feet here but Abalajon is keeping cool and he's managed to take Rex's back.
Rex trying to get back to his feet but Abalajon is in full control for now.
Abalajon controls the position.
Rex trying to get back to his feet but Abalajon is in full control for now. #T3#
Abalajon is riding his opponent, not letting Rex buck him off.
Abalajon is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Abalajon the control monster continue. Boring.
Rex trying to get back to his feet but Abalajon is in full control for now.
Abalajon is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Abalajon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rex wants to get back to his feet.
Abalajon trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rex doesn't escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Abalajon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Abalajon 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Abalajon!
A very excited looking George Abalajon 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.

Event: GKNY 106 - Brewer vs Gumption
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
Lorenzo misses with a takedown attempt
and Abalajon counters with a nice body shot.
Abalajon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lorenzo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Abalajon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lorenzo misses with a takedown
and Abalajon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raul Lorenzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lorenzo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Abalajon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lorenzo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lorenzo misses with a takedown attempt
letting Abalajon counter with a right hand.
Lorenzo shoots and misses
and Abalajon counters with a left to the body.
Raul Lorenzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lorenzo is breathing heavily.
Lorenzo with a poor takedown
and Abalajon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lorenzo tries to clinch but Abalajon moves away
and Abalajon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Lorenzo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Abalajon lands a nice hook to Lorenzo's body. Lorenzo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Lorenzo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Abalajon counters with a nice body shot.
Abalajon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lorenzo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Abalajon throws a big counter head kick but Lorenzo avoids it with no problem.
Abalajon lands with a nice body kick.
Lorenzo tries for a takedown but Abalajon circles away easily
and Abalajon counters with a left to the body.
Abalajon lands a nice shot to the body.
Abalajon cracks Lorenzo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Abalajon stuns Lorenzo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Abalajon scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Abalajon works Lorenzo's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abalajon connects with a body shot.
Abalajon lands a nice shot to the body.
Lorenzo with a poor takedown
and Abalajon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lorenzo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Abalajon counters with a nice uppercut.
Lorenzo misses with a takedown attempt
and Abalajon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD2#
Abalajon moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Lorenzo goes down! Can Abalajon finish him!?#ROC2#
Lorenzo is rocked!
Lorenzo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Abalajon advances to half guard.
Oh Lorenzo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abalajon trying to control the pace.
Abalajon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lorenzo seems to have got his legs back now.
Lorenzo is looking for a sweep. Abalajon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SU2#
Abalajon decides to stand and escape the position.
Lorenzo tries for a takedown but Abalajon circles away easily
and Abalajon counters with a right hand to the body.
Abalajon has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lorenzo shoots in for a takedown but Abalajon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Abalajon is trying to counter with his kicks.
Abalajon scores with a body shot.
Lorenzo fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Abalajon counters with a big uppercut that knocks Lorenzo off his feet! Abalajon dives into side control looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Abalajon tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lorenzo's legs.
Abalajon is staying tight to Lorenzo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Lorenzo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Abalajon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Abalajon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lorenzo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A lull in the action here.#SU2#
Abalajon decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Lorenzo misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Abalajon to counter with a crisp jab.
Lorenzo shoots and misses
and Abalajon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abalajon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lorenzo rather than just go for the knockout.
Lorenzo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abalajon is fending him off so far but Lorenzo persists. Nope, Abalajon circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Abalajon! Lorenzo is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Abalajon!
During a confident post fight interview, George Abalajon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GKNY 99 - Bilous vs Tahere
Date: Nov 09, 2016

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Abalajon swings for the body but Mundi moves out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Abalajon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mundi manages to avoid it.
Abalajon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mundi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Abalajon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mundi as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abalajon fails with the takedown.#T1##TD#
Abalajon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Abalajon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mundi is trying to escape the position but Abalajon is controlling the position. #T2#
Mundi is trying to control Abalajon's posture but Abalajon avoids it. #SU#
Abalajon decides to stand back up. Abalajon steps back and let's Mundi get back to his feet.
Abalajon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mundi.
Abalajon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Mundi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abalajon misses with a body shot
enabling Mundi to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like George Abalajon has been cut.#T3#
Abalajon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mundi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Abalajon misses with a jab to the body
and Mundi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abalajon misses with a body punch #KD2#
and Mundi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Abalajon! Mundi lets Abalajon back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Abalajon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abalajon looks to land a left hand but Mundi moved out of range nicely.
Mundi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Abalajon misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abalajon loads up on a big right hand but Mundi slips the punch.
Mundi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
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 George Abalajon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on George Abalajon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Abalajon tries for a takedown but Mundi circles away easily#CL2#
and Mundi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mundi working aggressively here.
I was talking to Abalajon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Abalajon is looking to control Mundi's arms but Mundi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Abalajon has his back to the cage.
Mundi throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mundi lands a hook that snaps the head of Abalajon backwards.
Mundi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mundi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mundi tries to throw a body punch but Abalajon avoids it by throwing Mundi back against the cage.
Abalajon stalling. #T1#
Abalajon blocking some punches.
Abalajon effectively controlling the action here.
Mundi misses with a punch on the inside.
Mundi misses with a punch to the body.
Mundi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abalajon backwards. #CUT2#
George Abalajon's cut is getting worse.
Mundi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Abalajon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mundi can turn it around.
Mundi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abalajon's elbow.
Mundi swings wildly with an uppercut but Abalajon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abalajon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mundi misses with the head strike.
Abalajon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mundi misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Abalajon is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Abalajon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mundi can't find room to land a body shot as Abalajon controls the action.
Mundi lands an uppercut.
Mundi has a couple of punches blocked by Abalajon.
Mundi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abalajon's elbow.
Abalajon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mundi misses with the head strike.
Mundi misses with a punch to the body.
Mundi misses with a body punch.
Abalajon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mundi misses with some punches. #T3#
Mundi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abalajon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mundi up against the cage.
Mundi swings wildly with an uppercut but Abalajon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abalajon trying to stall but Mundi improves his position.
Mundi working aggressively here.
Mundi misses with a punch to the body.
Mundi swings wildly with an uppercut but Abalajon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abalajon blocks an uppercut.
Mundi tries to work over Abalajon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Abalajon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Abalajon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Abalajon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mundi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mundi.
Mundi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mundi works on Abalajon's body with a couple of short punches.
Mundi swings wildly with an uppercut but Abalajon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mundi lands a left hand. #CUT2#
George Abalajon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mundi tries a body shot but Abalajon blocks it.
Mundi working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gordon Mundi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on George Abalajon'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!
#R3#
Abalajon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Abalajon throws a head kick that misses.
Abalajon throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Mundi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mundi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abalajon blocks an uppercut.
Mundi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mundi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gordon Mundi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Abalajon just leaning against Mundi, taking a breather. #T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mundi lands with a light punch inside.
Abalajon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mundi misses with a body punch.
Abalajon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mundi has him pressed against the cage.
Mundi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mundi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT2#
Jeez, George Abalajon's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Mundi lands a nice shot to the body.
Mundi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mundi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Mundi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abalajon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Abalajon.
Mundi has a couple of punches blocked by Abalajon.
Mundi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mundi can't find room to land a body shot as Abalajon controls the action.
Abalajon prevents a body shot from Mundi.
Abalajon working hard to break the clinch.
Mundi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abalajon trying to control the position but instead, Mundi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Abalajon into the cage.
Mundi has a couple of punches blocked by Abalajon. #T3#
Abalajon trying to stall but Mundi improves his position.
Mundi misses with a punch to the body.
Abalajon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mundi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mundi misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Abalajon blocking some punches.
Abalajon blocking some punches.
Mundi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abalajon.
Mundi throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Mundi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Mundi.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at George Abalajon's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gordon Mundi!

Event: GKNY 92 - Mencken v Gumption 3
Date: Oct 01, 2016

#R1#
Stanev throws a head kick that misses.
Abalajon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Abalajon stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Stanev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Stanev tries to stand but can't do so whilst Abalajon controls his leg.
Stanev is thwarting Abalajon's attempts to control the position.
Stanev wants to stand up but Abalajon manages to regain full guard.
Stanev has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Abalajon is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abalajon wants to sweep here but Stanev controlling him for the moment.
Stanev tries to stand but Abalajon is controlling from the bottom. #T1##SU2#
Stanev gets to his feet - Abalajon follows without any prompting.
Stanev shoots for a double leg takedown but Abalajon sprawls well. He's pushed Stanev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stanev shoots in for a double leg but Abalajon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Abalajon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
George Abalajon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georgi Stanev.
Abalajon takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#
It looks like George Abalajon has been cut.
Stanev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick misses from Stanev.
Stanev misses with a takedown
and Abalajon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stanev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Abalajon as he avoids it easily.
Abalajon lands with a shot to the body.
Stanev throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Abalajon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Abalajon.
Stanev being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Stanev wants to get back to his feet but Abalajon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Abalajon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Abalajon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES2#
Stanev has his feet on Abalajon's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A bone on bone clash there as Abalajon blocks the leg kick.
Georgi Stanev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanev misses with a takedown
and Abalajon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stanev thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Abalajon if he has to take too many more of those.
Stanev lands with a kick to the temple. Abalajon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Stanev throws a head kick but Abalajon moves out of range. #T3#
Stanev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Abalajon counters with a straight right hand.
Stanev throws a head kick that Abalajon semi-blocks.
Stanev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Abalajon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stanev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abalajon is fending him off so far but Stanev persists. Nope, Abalajon circles away and we're back to standing.
Abalajon attempts a counter takedown but Stanev avoids it well and moves away.
Stanev throws out a leg kick but Abalajon moves out of range and Stanev only half commits.
A quick step to the side and Abalajon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stanev looks to land a body kick but Abalajon moved away.
Abalajon attempts a counter takedown but Stanev avoids it well and moves away.
Stanev tries for a takedown but Abalajon circles away easily
and Abalajon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stanev thinking.
Stanev shoots for a double leg takedown but Abalajon sprawls well. He's pushed Stanev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stanev fails with the takedown
and Abalajon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stanev gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Abalajon counters with a right hand to the body.
Stanev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Stanev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Abalajon checks a low kick from Stanev.
Abalajon throwing a counter right hand but Stanev manages to avoid it.
Stanev misses with a takedown
and Abalajon counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abalajon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stanev throws a head kick that misses.
Stanev misses with a low kick.
Abalajon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Stanev.
Stanev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Abalajon circles away.
Stanev misses with a takedown attempt
and Abalajon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stanev looks winded!
Stanev misses with a takedown
and Abalajon counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Abalajon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stanev to the mat! Stanev manages to get full guard.
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 George Abalajon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on George Abalajon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Stanev throws a body kick that misses.
Stanev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abalajon is fending him off so far but Stanev persists. Nope, Abalajon circles away and we're back to standing.
George Abalajon is winning the standup battle so far.
Stanev looks to land a body kick but Abalajon moved away.
Abalajon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stanev. #TD#
Abalajon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stanev is trying to defend but Abalajon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Still in half guard, Abalajon seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abalajon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Stanev for as long as he can get away with.
Stanev is looking to escape.#T1#
Abalajon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abalajon is nestled in close to Stanev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
George Abalajon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Abalajon in particular looking to stall.
Stanev tries to kick Abalajon off but Abalajon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Abalajon trying to control the pace.
Stanev tries to kick Abalajon off but Abalajon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nice sprawl there from Abalajon as Stanev shoots in.
Abalajon tries to counter with a takedown but Stanev is quick to defend against it.
George Abalajon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georgi Stanev.
Abalajon stuffs the takedown attempt from Stanev. Stanev gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Abalajon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stanev.#TD2#
Stanev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Abalajon napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU2#
Stanev has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nice sprawl there from Abalajon as Stanev shoots in.
Stanev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abalajon is looking to counter with a body kick.
A low kick from Stanev misses
and Stanev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stanev throws a sloppy head kick and Abalajon moves out of range easily.
Abalajon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stanev is breathing heavily.
Stanev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Abalajon avoids it really well and circles away.
Abalajon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Abalajon is looking to wear down Stanev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Stanev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Abalajon's waist but Abalajon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stanev off to one side.
It looked like Abalajon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stanev.
A head kick by Stanev misses #TD#
and Abalajon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Abalajon content to stall in guard here.
Abalajon stops Stanev from standing up.
Abalajon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Abalajon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Stanev wants to stand and escape but Abalajon is having none of it.
Stanev can't keep his opponent in guard - Abalajon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Abalajon trying to mount his opponent but Stanev defends it. #T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stanev tries to kick Abalajon off but Abalajon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abalajon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stanev is trying to stand up here but Abalajon is controlling him well.
Stanev is looking to get back to is feet but Abalajon passes into side control.
Abalajon controls the position.
Stanev tries to escape but Abalajon is in control.
Abalajon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Abalajon prevents Stanev from escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stanev seems a little lost for a moment, as Abalajon dominates the positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Abalajon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on George Abalajon'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#
Stanev 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.
It looked like Abalajon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stanev.
A head kick by Stanev misses
and Abalajon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stanev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Abalajon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stanev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A counter left hand to the body from Abalajon misses its target.
Abalajon blocks a head kick by Stanev.
Abalajon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stanev shoots and misses
and Abalajon counters with a right hand to the body.
Stanev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Abalajon is able to avoid easily.
Abalajon blocks a head kick by Stanev.
It looked like Abalajon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stanev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanev throws a sloppy head kick and Abalajon moves out of range easily.
Stanev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Abalajon.
It looked like Abalajon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stanev.
Stanev throws a lazy head kick
and Abalajon counters with a three punch combo that has Stanev backing up. Stanev nods at Abalajon to acknowledge the strikes.
Stanev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Stanev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Abalajon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stanev is in Abalajon's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abalajon wants to sweep here but Stanev controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Stanev wants to stand but Abalajon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Abalajon pulls Stanev in close to prevent any damage.
Stanev wants to get up but he can't break Abalajon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Abalajon looking for a sweep. Not yet Abalajon, not yet.
Abalajon pulls Stanev in to control the position.
Stanev tries to stand but Abalajon is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stanev tries for a takedown but Abalajon circles away easily#TD#
and Abalajon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stanev!
George Abalajon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georgi Stanev.
Abalajon advances to mount.
Georgi Stanev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stanev's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Abalajon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've been hearing that Abalajon has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Stanev squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Abalajon controlling his opponent.
Stanev is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Abalajon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Abalajon content just to control the position here. #T3#
Abalajon tries to control but Stanev wriggling away.
Abalajon controlling from mount.
Further stalling from Abalajon.
Stanev throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Abalajon tries to control but Stanev wriggling away.
Stanev wants to get back to his feet.
George Abalajon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stanev has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stanev is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Stanev trying desperately to get to his feet.
Abalajon cracks Stanev with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Abalajon blocks Stanev's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Stanev swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Abalajon controlling the pace for now.
Stanev swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Stanev flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Stanev flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Stanev swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abalajon blocks Stanev's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Abalajon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stanev throwing hammer fists to the chest of Abalajon. What's that going to do exactly?

And that's the end of the fight!
George Abalajon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Abalajon 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Abalajon!

Event: GKNY 83 - Mason v Cole
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dagher, as that shot connected. #CUT#
It looks like George Abalajon has been cut.
Abalajon takes a swing at Dagher's ribcage but misses.
Abalajon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dagher.
Abalajon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dagher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abalajon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Abalajon takes a swing at Dagher's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dagher misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dagher defending well as Abalajon loads up on a big left hand. #T1##KD#
Dagher drops Abalajon with a beautiful combination! Abalajon stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dagher is looking for the KO!
Dagher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abalajon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Abalajon 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.
Abalajon avoids the body shot from Dagher.
Dagher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dagher misses with a head kick. #T2#
Dagher misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Abalajon misses.
Abalajon throws a body punch but Dagher moves out of range.
Abalajon slips under a jab.
Abalajon replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dagher blocks it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dagher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abalajon.
Dagher throws a right hand that Abalajon ducks under and follows up with a left that Abalajon also avoids with ease.
Dagher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Abalajon takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#
That has opened up George Abalajon's cut even more.
Dagher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abalajon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dagher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Abalajon misses.
Dagher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Abalajon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dagher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abalajon. #T4##TD2#
Dagher tries to sprawl but Abalajon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Abalajon controlling the action here.
Dagher is looking to get back to is feet but Abalajon passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dagher pushes Abalajon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Abalajon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dagher is trying to escape the position but Abalajon is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asmar Dagher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Abalajon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dagher lands with a slapping head kick. #TD2#
Abalajon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dagher struggling a bit here.
Abalajon tries to advance to mount but Dagher denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dagher is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dagher managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Abalajon. #T1#
Abalajon tries to move to mount but Dagher blocks the move with his legs.
Dagher bucks up and tries to throw Abalajon off but instead Abalajon has got his back!
Dagher trying to get back to his feet but Abalajon is in full control for now.
Dagher is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Abalajon is continuing to stall.#T3#
The adventures of Abalajon the control monster continue. Boring.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dagher is trying to get back to his feet but Abalajon has full control of the position and if anything, Dagher has just worked his way into a worse spot.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Abalajon controlling the positon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Abalajon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on George Abalajon'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#
Abalajon looks to score with a jab to the body but Dagher is just out of range.
Dagher tries a head kick but it misses.
Abalajon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dagher moves away.
Dagher lands with a kick to the temple. Abalajon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abalajon avoids a kick to the body.
Abalajon lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Abalajon shoots in for a takedown but Dagher shows good takedown defense.
Dagher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abalajon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Asmar Dagher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dagher misses with an uppercut.
Dagher wants to clinch up but Abalajon keeps it at a distance.
As Dagher backs off Abalajon throws a huge counter combo but Dagher manages to avoid it all.
Asmar Dagher is winning the standup battle so far.
Abalajon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dagher connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Abalajon scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#
The cut above George Abalajon's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Dagher.
Dagher misses with a double jab
and Abalajon counters with a three punch combo that has Dagher backing up. Dagher nods at Abalajon to acknowledge the strikes.
Abalajon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dagher feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Abalajons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Dagher throws a head kick that misses
and Abalajon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Dagher.
Abalajon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've been told by Dagher's head coaches at The Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dagher looks to land a right hand but Abalajon moved out of range.
Dagher tries to clinch but Abalajon is having none of it.
Asmar Dagher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dagher lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
George Abalajon's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at George Abalajon's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Asmar Dagher!
Our winner, Asmar Dagher, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GKNY 64 - Huseyin V Momochi
Date: Apr 09, 2016

#R1##CL#
Rex has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rex.
Rex looking to throw knees to the head but Abalajon is blocking nicely.
Rex working aggressively here.
Rex misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Abalajon.
Rex is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Abalajon is defending well for now.
Rex misses with an elbow over the top.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Abalajon 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.
Rex throws an elbow but it misses.
Rex wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rex putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Abalajon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rex tries to break free but Abalajon pushes him back against the cage.
Abalajon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abalajon.
Rex tries to land knees in the clinch but Abalajon avoids the damage to the body.
Rex tries a knee to the head but Abalajon blocks it.
Rex misses with an elbow over the top.
Stalling in the clinch from Abalajon. #T1#
Abalajon wants to break free but Rex has control.
Rex tries to land knees in the clinch but Abalajon avoids the damage to the body.
Abalajon is trying to force a seperation but Rex has the dominant position.
Abalajon tries to break free but Rex pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Abalajon breaks the clinch.
A head kick by Rex misses
and Abalajon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice side step and Abalajon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rex misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Abalajon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rex thinking.
Abalajon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rex, right into the meat.
Rex misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rex takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rex.
Rex misses with an uppercut. Abalajon saw that one coming.
Abalajon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Abalajon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rex throws a head kick that misses
and Abalajon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rex misses with the combination.
It seemed like Abalajon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rex falls off balance throwing a combination
and Abalajon counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rex is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A head kick misses from Rex.
Malakai Rex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rex closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rex tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Abalajon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Abalajon keeps the fight on the outside.
Abalajon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rex fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rex.
Malakai Rex is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
A low kick from Rex is predictable there
enabling Abalajon to counter with a crisp jab.
Rex will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abalajon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rex looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rex misses with a double jab
and Abalajon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rex misses with the body kick
and Abalajon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rex tries to clinch
and Abalajon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abalajon lands with a shot to the body.
A left and a right from Rex both land. Nice combination.
Rex throws a head kick but Abalajon moves out of range.
Abalajon lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rex misses with a hook to the body
enabling Abalajon to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Abalajon thuds a left hand into Rex's body.
A combination from Rex does no damage.
Abalajon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Rex throws a hook to the side of Abalajon's head but Abalajon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rex tries to clinch up
and Abalajon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abalajon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rex throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Abalajon counter with a right hand.
Abalajon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rex had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rex looks to clinch
and Abalajon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rex attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Abalajon misses with a wild combination.
Abalajon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Abalajon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rex throws a looping overhand right but Abalajon ducks down to avoid it.
Rex throws a leg kick but Abalajon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Abalajon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rex defends it well.
Abalajon lands a body shot.
George Abalajon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Rex. No joy for Abalajon on that attempt.
Abalajon throws a hook to the side of Rex's head but Rex sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rex darts in trying to clinch
and Abalajon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rex jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rex wants to clinch but Abalajon slips to the side
and Abalajon counters with a stiff right hand.
Rex tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Abalajon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Rex moves into the clinch.
Abalajon blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Rex is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Abalajon is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rex just misses with a elbow thrown towards Abalajon's brow.
Abalajon dodges an elbow strike from Rex.
Rex tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Abalajon avoids it.
Rex fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rex throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Rex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Rex misses.
Abalajon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rex misses with a combination
and Abalajon counters with a two punch combo.
Rex throws a lazy right hand but Abalajon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rex throws a leg kick but Abalajon checks it.
Rex throws a lazy head kick
and Abalajon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rex chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Abalajon checks a leg kick.
Abalajon is looking for the big counter here.
Rex plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rex looks to land a left hand but Abalajon moved out of range nicely.
Abalajon just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rex throws a lazy uppercut
and Abalajon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rex is looking to clinch.
Rex throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Abalajon's head.#CUT#
It looks like George Abalajon has been cut.
Rex is looking to land body kicks.
Abalajon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rex tries to clinch but Abalajon moves out of range.
Abalajon jabs at Rex's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rex throws a jab but it's blocked by Abalajon.
Abalajon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rex is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Rex doesn't manage to clinch there - Abalajon circles away.
Rex wants to clinch.
Rex throws a left and a right that both miss
and Abalajon counters with a right hand to the body.
Rex rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abalajon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rex throws an off balance right hand
and Abalajon counters with a nice uppercut.
Rex throws a head kick that Abalajon semi-blocks.
Rex throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rex takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rex goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rex lands with an overhand left.
Rex tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4##TD2#
Abalajon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rex tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Abalajon is in Rex's guard.
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!
Abalajon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rex is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Abalajon tries to free his leg and advance position but Rex is retaining full guard.
Abalajon stops Rex from standing up.
Abalajon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abalajon is standing up over Rex. Rex looks to escape but Abalajon dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but George Abalajon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on George Abalajon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rex throws a body shot but no joy.
Abalajon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rex tries to clinch but Abalajon moves away
and Abalajon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Abalajon jabs at Rex's body.
Rex throws an off balance right hand
and Abalajon counters with a left to the body.
Rex throws a leg kick
and Abalajon counters with a straight right hand.
Rex tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rex doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Abalajon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rex.
Rex misses with a leg kick
and Abalajon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rex misses with a low kick.
Rex tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Abalajon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Rex closes the distance looking to clinch
and Abalajon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rex thows a leg kick but Abalajon checks it
and Rex takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rex is looking to land body kicks.
A little jabbing left from Abalajon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rex walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Abalajon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A countering left hand to the body from Abalajon misses.
Abalajon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abalajon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abalajon staying out of range there.
Abalajon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rex gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rex pivots, looking for a leg kick but Abalajon is out of range and Rex settles back down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rex looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Abalajon! But no joy.#T2##CL#
Rex forces Abalajon back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Abalajon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rex tries to clinch
and Abalajon counters with a right hand to the body.
Abalajon slips a jab and a cross from Rex.
Abalajon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rex throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Abalajon throws a body punch but Rex moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rex darts in trying to clinch
and Abalajon counters with a right hand to the body.
Rex misses with a left hand
and Abalajon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Rex listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rex throws a body kick that misses
and Abalajon counters with a right hand to the body.
Rex moves to clinch but Abalajon breaks away
and Abalajon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD2#
Abalajon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Abalajon lands in his opponent's guard.
Rex will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Abalajon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rex is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Abalajon dives into side control.
Abalajon prevents Rex from escaping the position.
Rex takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
George Abalajon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Abalajon controls the position from side control.
Abalajon passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rex!
Rex is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Malakai Rex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abalajon controlling the position easily from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

And that's the end of the fight!
George Abalajon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Abalajon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Abalajon!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2016

#R1#
Kowalczyk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kowalczyk lets loose with a powerful body kick. Abalajon will feel that in the morning.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch up.
Abalajon throwing a counter right hand but Kowalczyk manages to avoid it.
Kowalczyk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Abalajon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Abalajon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Abalajon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kowalczyk - the referee stops the clock and Abalajon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kowalczyk. Abalajon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Marcin Kowalczyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abalajon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kowalczyk fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abalajon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Abalajon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Kowalczyk has Abalajon up against the cage in a clinch.
Kowalczyk misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Kowalczyk is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Kowalczyk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Abalajon.
Abalajon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abalajon keeps the fight on the outside.
Abalajon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Abalajon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch there but Abalajon circles away.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch there but Abalajon circles away. #T2#
Abalajon throws a right and a left that Kowalczyk avoids nicely.
Abalajon takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like George Abalajon has been cut.
Abalajon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Abalajon misses its target.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch there but Abalajon circles away.
Abalajon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kowalczyk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kowalczyk misses with a head kick.
It looked like Abalajon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch
and Abalajon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kowalczyk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abalajon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kowalczyk closes the distance but Abalajon moves to the side
and Abalajon counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Kowalczyk doesn't manage to clinch there - Abalajon circles away.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abalajon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A quick step to the side and Abalajon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalczyk lands a front kick.
Kowalczyk throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Abalajon.#TD#
Abalajon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Abalajon controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU#
Abalajon gets to his feet. Kowalczyk looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
Abalajon scores with a hook.
Abalajon lands a jab to the head.
Kowalczyk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abalajon throwing a counter right hand but Kowalczyk manages to avoid it.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch but Abalajon moves out of range.
It looked like Abalajon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kowalczyk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalczyk throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kowalczyk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kowalczyk tries to close the distance and clinch but Abalajon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Kowalczyk backs away, Abalajon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Abalajon lands a high kick!
Kowalczyk closes the distance but Abalajon moves to the side
and Abalajon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Abalajon lands with a nice body punch.
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 George Abalajon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on George Abalajon'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#
Kowalczyk wants to clinch up but Abalajon keeps it at a distance.
Nice body punch from Abalajon.
Abalajon misses with a low kick.
Abalajon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Abalajon misses the target.
Abalajon throws a shot to the body.
Kowalczyk tries to close the distance and clinch but Abalajon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Abalajon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Abalajon keeps the fight on the outside.
A counter left hand to the body from Abalajon misses its target.
Abalajon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch there but Abalajon circles away.
As Kowalczyk tries to get set, Abalajon tries to push him back and clinch up but Kowalczyk manages to avoid the attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk moves in looking to clinch but Abalajon pushes him off.
Abalajon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kowalczyk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abalajon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Abalajon misses the target.#T1#
Kowalczyk is looking to clinch.
It looked like Abalajon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kowalczyk.#CL2#
Kowalczyk rushes Abalajon and presses him up against the cage.
Abalajon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Abalajon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kowalczyk can do to turn this around?
Abalajon is trying to break free.
Stalling in the clinch from Abalajon.
Abalajon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Abalajon wants to break free but Kowalczyk has control.
Kowalczyk throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Kowalczyk manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kowalczyk.#T2#
Abalajon dodges the punch combination from Kowalczyk.
Abalajon digs a good body shot into Kowalczyk's ribs.
Kowalczyk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abalajon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abalajon appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kowalczyk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kowalczyk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
George Abalajon is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Kowalczyk pushes Abalajon up against the cage in a clinch.
Kowalczyk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abalajon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kowalczyk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T3#
Kowalczyk misses with a knee strike.
Abalajon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kowalczyk has him pressed against the cage.
Kowalczyk misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abalajon.
Kowalczyk with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kowalczyk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Kowalczyk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch there but Abalajon circles away.
Abalajon throwing a counter right hand but Kowalczyk manages to avoid it.
Kowalczyk misses with a leg kick
and Abalajon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kowalczyk thinking. #T4#
Kowalczyk moves in looking to clinch but Abalajon pushes him off.
It looked like Abalajon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Abalajon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kowalczyk at a distance.
Marcin Kowalczyk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kowalczyk closes the distance looking to clinch
and Abalajon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch
and Abalajon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kowalczyk throws a push kick but Abalajon slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Kowalczyk takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Abalajon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kowalczyk is trying to force a seperation but Abalajon has the dominant position.
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 George Abalajon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on George Abalajon'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#
A jab from Abalajon does it's job there.
Abalajon is looking to wear down Kowalczyk with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Abalajon lands with a nice body punch.
Abalajon throws a series of punches but Kowalczyk avoids them all with ease.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch up.
Abalajon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kowalczyk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abalajon.
Kowalczyk closes the distance looking to clinch
and Abalajon counters with a three punch combo that has Kowalczyk backing up. Kowalczyk nods at Abalajon to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch up
and Abalajon counters with a three punch combo that has Kowalczyk backing up. Kowalczyk nods at Abalajon to acknowledge the strikes.
Kowalczyk misses with a kick to the body
and Abalajon counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Kowalczyk moves in looking to clinch but Abalajon pushes him off.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch but Abalajon is having none of it.
Kowalczyk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abalajon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kowalczyk at a distance.
Abalajon shoots in for a double leg but Kowalczyk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch up but Abalajon circles away and keeps his distance.
Abalajon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kowalczyk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kowalczyk wants to clinch but Abalajon slips to the side
and Kowalczyk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abalajon blocks a head kick by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk throws a body punch but Abalajon moves out of range.
Abalajon fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kowalczyk just manages to avoid it.
Kowalczyk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Abalajon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kowalczyk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
A low kick from Kowalczyk misses
and Abalajon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Abalajon swats away the attempt to clinch by Kowalczyk.
Abalajon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kowalczyk sprawls and moves away.
Kowalczyk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Abalajon counters with a left to the body.
Kowalczyk takes one to the side of the head.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch there but Abalajon circles away.
Abalajon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kowalczyk manages to circle out of the way.
Kowalczyk takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kowalczyk has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
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!
Kowalczyk takes a swing at Abalajon's ribcage but misses.
Abalajon lands a body shot. #CL2#
Kowalczyk instigates a clinch.
Abalajon taking a breather. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk trying to control the position but instead, Abalajon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kowalczyk into the cage.#BC#
Abalajon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch but Abalajon moves away
and Abalajon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Abalajon thuds his right hand into Kowalczyk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Kowalczyk clinches.
Abalajon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kowalczyk has him pressed against the cage.
Abalajon working hard to break the clinch.
George Abalajon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Kowalczyk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Abalajon is defending well for now.
Kowalczyk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abalajon's elbow.
Kowalczyk working aggressively here.
Abalajon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kowalczyk's efforts to push away.
Abalajon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Abalajon wants to break free but Kowalczyk has control.
Kowalczyk is looking to break free of the clinch but Abalajon has double underhooks.
Marcin Kowalczyk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Abalajon manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Abalajon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Abalajon, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Abalajon!

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