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Event:
YL 50: West v Ramos
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Westover slips under a jab from Mars.
Westover works Mars's body with a nice hook.
Westover bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Westover changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mars thows a left - swing and a miss!
Westover throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Westover throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mars sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Westover throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Westover really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice defenses there by Westover.
Westover throwing a counter right hand but Mars manages to avoid it.
Westover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Westover throws a lazy right hand but Mars sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Westover moves out of range of the strikes.
Westover misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mars lands a right hook to the body.
Westover has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Seppo's Massage Temple in the buildup to the fight.
Westover takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Westover is breathing heavily.
Mars fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Westover manages to avoid it.
Westover walks into a stiff left hand from Mars.#CUT2#
It looks like Tommy Westover has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Westover takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1#
Westover jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mars lands with a right hand.
Westover takes one to the side of the head.
Mars throws a shot to the body.
Mars ducks under a wild hook from Westover.
Mars is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Westover with a body shot.
Westover ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Westover ducks under a wild hook from Mars.
Westover jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mars lands a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Mars.
Mars throws a hook but Westover avoids it easily.#KD2#
Mars catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Westover stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Westover walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!#ROC2#
Westover is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Westover on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oh Westover is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mars throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mars swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mars just misses with a punch to the body.
Westover was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Westover seems to have got his legs back now.
Mars takes a swing at Westover's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Westover uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mars.
A big left from Mars misses.
As Mars looks to move away, Westover throws a big counter combo but Mars just gets out of the way.
Mars punishes Westover's body with a nice straight punch.
Mars connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Westover's hands.
Mars throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#KD2#
Westover walks into a big right hand from Mars and goes down! The referee sends Mars to a neutral corner as Westover gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
Westover misses with a straight left.
Mars stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mars takes a swing at Westover's ribcage but misses.
Westover swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mars dips to his left and cracks Westover with an uppercut!
A jab from Westover misses.
Mars lands a slapping body shot.
Westover misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Westover tries to get into range but Mars steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Westover! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Mars scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mick Mars!
A very excited looking Mick Mars made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
YL 44: McGregor v Umm
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Emsah bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Emsah throws a hook but Mars avoids it easily.
Mars slips under a jab.
Emsah avoids the body shot from Mars.
Emsah throws a counter high kick but Mars was just alert enough to avoid it.
Emsah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mars.
Mars misses with a wild body shot.
Mars wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Emsah moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Emsah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emsah drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Emsah scores with a jab to the jaw.
Emsah tries to close the distance and clinch but Mars swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Emsah closes the distance and pushes Mars back into the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emsah working aggressively here.
Emsah scores with a nice hook to the head.
Emsah throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mars blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Emsah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emsah is looking to clinch.
Mars connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mars scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Emsah doesn't seem bothered though.
Mars throws a body punch but Emsah moves out of range. #T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Emsah darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Emsah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mars swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Emsah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Emsah lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#ROC#
Mars is rocked!
Mars connects with a jab.
Emsah has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD-Guts & Glory Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Mars lands a nice shot to the body.
Emsah throws a series of punches but Mars moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Emsah, right into the meat.
Mars getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Emsah throws a series of punches but Mars avoids them all with ease.
Emsah throws a low kick, looking for Mars's leg but Mars calmly moves out of range. #CL#
Emsah fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mars, pushing him back against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Emsah breaks from the clinch.
Mars misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Emsah.
Mars jabs at Emsah's body.
Mars connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Emsah momentarily.
#T2#
Mars moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Doda Emsah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mars tests Emsah's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mars darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC2#
Emsah is rocked!
Emsah drops his guard momentarily, allowing Mars to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Emsah! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Mars takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mick Mars!
An out of breath Mick Mars thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
YL 37: Bendayho v Thompson
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Gardiner ducks under a wild hook from Mars.
Gardiner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gardiner tries to clinch but Mars moves away
and Mars counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gardiner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mars counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mars throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gardiner fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mars just manages to avoid it.
Mars takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harry Gardiner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mars ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Gardiner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Mars misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gardiner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mars backwards.
Mars is trying to break free.
A left hand lands to the body for Gardiner.
Gardiner pushes Mars back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mars misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gardiner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Mars's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gardiner wants to clinch.#CL#
Gardiner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #T1#
Gardiner throws a punch but it's blocked by Mars.
Mars fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Mars.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mars.
Gardiner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Mars scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gardiner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gardiner tries to throw a body punch but Mars avoids it by throwing Gardiner back against the ropes.
Gardiner lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Mick Mars has been cut.
Mars misses with a punch on the inside.
Gardiner tries to land knees in the clinch but Mars avoids the damage to the body.
Gardiner misses with a punch to the body.
Gardiner blocking some punches.
Mars blocks a body shot from Gardiner.
Gardiner lands a shoulder strike.
Mars working aggressively here.
Gardiner tries to throw a body punch but Mars avoids it by throwing Gardiner back against the ropes.
Mars blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gardiner struggles to land a body shot inside as Mars controls his hands.
Gardiner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gardiner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marss head.
A head punch on the inside from Gardiner fails to land.
Gardiner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gardiner misses with the head strike.
Gardiner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mars takes an elbow to the temple.
Mars misses with the head strike.
Mars is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A short right from Mars on the inside.
Gardiner misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Mars breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gardiner throws a nice looking combination but Mars bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gardiner misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Mars on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Mars blocks the leg kick.
Mars moves out of range of the body kick.
A big right from Mars misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mars misses with a body shot.
Mars uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gardiner.
Mars throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gardiner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Gardiner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mick Mars's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A shot to the liver by Mars. Beautiful body shot.
Mars checks a low kick from Gardiner.
A good leg kick by Gardiner.
Gardiner misses with a low kick.
Gardiner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gardiner avoids the body shot from Mars.
Gardiner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gardiner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gardiner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gardiner throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mick Mars seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gardiner swings for the body but Mars moves out of range.
Mars throws out a counter right but Gardiner avoids it with no problem.
Nice uppercut lands for Mars. That snapped Gardiner's head back.
#ROC2#
Gardiner is rocked!
Mars misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mars scores with a shot to the body.
Mars lands an overhand right.
Oh Gardiner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mars fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gardiner manages to avoid it.
Mars's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gardiner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mars scrambles back to his feet.
Gardiner seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Gardiner throws a sloppy body shot
#KD2#
and Mars counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Gardiner goes down! Will Gardiner beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!
Gardiner lands a body shot.
Mars scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gardiner throws a leg kick
and Mars counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Mars.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gardiner throws a jab when Mars was well out of range.
Mars connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gardiner. Gardiner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mars jabs Gardiner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mars. Gardiner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gardiner slips a jab from Mars.
Mars fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mars looks to score with a jab to the body but Gardiner is just out of range.
Mars lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Gardiner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mars tries to circle away but Gardiner has him pinned against the ropes.#T2#
Mars misses with the head strike.
Gardiner lands a left hand.
Mars lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gardiner backwards.
Gardiner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mars can't find room to land a body shot as Gardiner controls the action.
Gardiner has Mars pressed against the ropes, preventing Mars from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mars is trying to break the clinch but Gardiner is controlling him.
Mars working aggressively here.
Mars tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gardiner's elbow.
Gardiner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mars tries to throw a body punch but Gardiner avoids it by throwing Mars back against the ropes. #BC2#
Mars manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Gardiner closes the distance and pushes Mars back into the ropes.
Gardiner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marss head.
Gardiner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marss head.
Mars stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mars blocks a body shot from Gardiner.
Mars lands a body punch.
Mars lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Mars scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mars misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Mars takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Mick Mars's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Mars lands with a nice body punch.
Gardiner misses with a leg kick
and Mars counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mars lands a nice hook to Gardiner's body. Gardiner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gardiner staying out of range there.
Mars misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gardiner.
Gardiner tries to clinch but Mars moves out of range.
Gardiner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mars.
Mars cracks a nice hook into Gardiner's ribs.
Gardiner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mars counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mars throws a jab but it's blocked by Gardiner.
Mars misses with a wild body shot.
Gardiner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardiner scores with a nice head shot.
Mars lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gardiner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mars takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mars has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mars lands a right hook to the body.
#T1#
Gardiner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mars throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mars looks to score with a jab to the body but Gardiner is just out of range.
Gardiner dips to his left and cracks Mars with an uppercut!
Mars looks to land a combination but Gardiner avoids it well.
Gardiner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mars is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gardiner rather than just go for the knockout.
Mars scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mars ducks under a wild hook from Gardiner.
Mars lands a right hook to the body.
Mars lands a jab to the nose.
Mars throws a body punch but Gardiner moves out of range.
Mars throws out a loose jab but Gardiner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gardiner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mars ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gardiner moves away.
Mars smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Gardiner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mars.
Gardiner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gardiner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mars momentarily.
#KD2#
Gardiner walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Mars rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Gardiner has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Gardiner scores with a decent looking hook.
Mars throws out a loose jab but Gardiner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gardiner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mars.
Mars swings for the body but Gardiner moves out of range.
Gardiner misses with a hook.
Gardiner gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mars counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gardiner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mars.
Mars fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mars throws a body punch but Gardiner moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Mars.
Gardiner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mars now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Mars takes the third round.
The cut man is working on Mick Mars's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4##KD2#
Mars catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Gardiner stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Gardiner walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
Gardiner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mars throws out a counter right but Gardiner avoids it with no problem.
Gardiner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gardiner misses the shot to the body.
Gardiner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gardiner tries to land a leg kick but Mars saw it coming and moves away.
Mars fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gardiner manages to avoid it.
Gardiner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mars.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mars misses the jab.
Mars has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gardiner cracks Mars with an open hand slap.
Mars with a nice cross.
Mars lands with a nice body punch.
Mars on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mars throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gardiner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Gardiner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mars.
A little feinted left hand from Gardiner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gardiner slips a straight right by Mars.
A telegraphed right hand from Gardiner misses the target.
Mars lands a slapping body shot.
Mars moves out of range of the body kick from Gardiner.
Nice uppercut there from Mars.
Mars misses with a body shot.
Mars on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Gardiner moves into range and clinches up with Mars.
Gardiner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gardiner has a couple of punches blocked by Mars.
Mars blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mars working aggressively here.
Gardiner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mars lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gardiner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T2#
Gardiner lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gardiner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gardiner.
Mars misses with a punch to the body.
Gardiner misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Mars breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gardiner misses with a wild combination.
Mars takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mars lands a nice hook to Gardiner's body. Gardiner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice body punch from Mars.
Mars jabs at Gardiner's body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gardiner moves away from the strike by Mars.
Mars ducks under a wild hook from Gardiner.
Mars avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Mars scored the knockdown and takes the final round.
The cut man is working on Mick Mars's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Gardiner throws an overhand right that lands on Mars's shoulder, as Mars tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Mars misses.
Gardiner misses with a wild body shot.
Mars appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Gardiner.
Mars fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mars tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gardiner was well out of range. Poor timing from Mars.
Gardiner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big right from Gardiner misses.
Gardiner missing with a left hand there. Mars was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gardiner slips a jab from Mars.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mars misses with a shot to the body
and Gardiner counters with a one-two to the body.
Gardiner walks into a jab.#CL#
Gardiner moves into range and clinches up with Mars.
Gardiner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gardiner misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gardiner misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Gardiner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gardiner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mars working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gardiner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mars lands an uppercut.
Mars misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gardiner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gardiner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Mars's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mars uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gardiner.
Harry Gardiner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gardiner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mars counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mars fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gardiner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Gardiner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mars lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gardiner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gardiner.
Mars is trying to break the clinch but Gardiner is controlling him.
Gardiner prevents a body shot from Mars.
Gardiner misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
Gardiner misses with the head strike.
Gardiner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gardiner tries to land a knee to the head but Mars blocks with his arms.
Mars wants to break free but Gardiner has control.
Mars tries to break the clinch but Gardiner is controlling the position.
Gardiner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gardiner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mars gets through Gardiner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mars lands a nice shot to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Gardiner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gardiner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mars lands a right hand.
Mars is trying to force a seperation but Gardiner has the dominant position.
Gardiner misses with some punches.
Gardiner lands a damaging elbow.
Gardiner misses with a punch to the body.
Gardiner prevents Mars from breaking the clinch.
Gardiner pushes off an throws an elbow but Mars leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Mars tries to throw a body punch but Gardiner avoids it by throwing Mars back against the ropes.
Mick Mars is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#KD2#
Mars creates a bit of space and cracks Gardiner with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Gardiner is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mars ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gardiner moves away.
It looked like Gardiner was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mars.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Mars comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mars has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 42:49
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 42:49
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 42:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Mars!
Mick Mars decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Young Lions 170T Semi Finals 1
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Mars gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mars tries to work over Fonseca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Fonseca breaks the clinch.
Fonseca takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mars lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mars scores with a hook to the body. Fonseca takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mars misses with a looping right.
Mars digs a good hook to Fonseca's body.
Fonseca throws a series of punches but Mars avoids them all with ease.
Fonseca fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fonseca staying out of range there.
Mars thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mars lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fonseca throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fonseca takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mars throws a body shot but no joy.
Mars slips a straight right by Fonseca.
Mars is looking to counter punch.
Mars throws a shot to the body.
Mars jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mars lunges at Fonseca with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fonseca's hand.
Mars dodges the punch combination from Fonseca.
#T1#
Mars tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Fonseca on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A lazy left from Mars finds it's target.
Fonseca pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fonseca avoids the body shot from Mars.
Fonseca takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fonseca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mars looks to score with a jab to the body but Fonseca is just out of range.
Juan Fonseca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Fonseca does no damage.
Mars just misses with a punch to the body.
Fonseca doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fonseca blocks a jab.
Fonseca is looking for the big counter here.
Fonseca misses with a hook
and Mars counters with a stiff right hand.
Fonseca walks into a jab.
Mars tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mars slips under a jab.
Mars scores with a jab to the body.
Mars fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mars lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mars. Fonseca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fonseca shapes to counter with a head kick.#T2#
Mars throws a good cross that connects.
#ROC#
Fonseca is rocked!#KD#
Mars drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Fonseca onto his butt! Fonseca pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
Fonseca is still on wobbly legs! Can Mars finish him?
Fonseca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mars manages to avoid it.
It looks like Mars has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Mars misses with a hook to the body
and Fonseca counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice jab there from Mars.
Fonseca looks to land a right hand but Mars moved out of range.
Mars throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fonseca throws a head kick that Mars semi-blocks.
Fonseca walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Fonseca is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mick Mars!
After winning the bout, Mick Mars thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Young Lions: Green v Veitayaki
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Loveladdy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Loveladdy there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Bhramananda Loveladdy has been cut.
Mars ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loveladdy moves away.
Mars has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Loveladdy is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Loveladdy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mars getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Loveladdy clinches.
Mars wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Loveladdy has him pressed against the ropes.
Mars lands with a light punch inside.
Mars misses with a punch on the inside.
Mars lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Loveladdy.
Loveladdy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Mars breaks from the clinch.
Mars missing with a left hand there. Loveladdy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mars tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loveladdy was well out of range. Poor timing from Mars.
Loveladdy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mars looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mars throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mars throws a lazy uppercut
and Loveladdy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mick Mars seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mars looks to score with a jab to the body but Loveladdy is just out of range.
Loveladdy ducks under a wild hook from Mars.#T1#
Loveladdy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mars counters with a stiff right hand.
Mars wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big right from Mars misses.
Loveladdy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mars rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Loveladdy to counter with a crisp jab.
Loveladdy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Loveladdy misses with a body kick.
Loveladdy moves away from the strike by Mars.
A little feinted left hand from Loveladdy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Loveladdy throws a right and a left that Mars avoids nicely.
Mars ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Loveladdy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mars throws a hook to the side of Loveladdy's head but Loveladdy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mars throws a jab when Loveladdy was well out of range.
Mars misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mars misses with a hook.
Mars looks to score with a jab to the body but Loveladdy is just out of range.
Mars pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Loveladdy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mars throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the body from Mars misses
and Loveladdy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mars misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loveladdy.
Loveladdy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mars moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mars misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loveladdy.
A counter left hand to the body from Loveladdy misses its target.
Loveladdy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mars is out of range.
Mars is looking for the big counter here.
Mars lands a jab to Loveladdy's midsection.
A punch combination from Loveladdy misses. #CL#
Loveladdy rushes Mars and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loveladdy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Loveladdy prevents Mars from breaking the clinch.
Loveladdy throws a head punch that misses.
Mars swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mars tries a body shot but Loveladdy blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Mars dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bhramananda Loveladdy'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#
Loveladdy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Loveladdy slips a straight right by Mars.
Loveladdy misses with a double jab
and Loveladdy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Loveladdy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Loveladdy duly obliges.
Loveladdy feints a jab promting Mars to slip. Loveladdy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mars slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Mick Mars has been cut.
Mars keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Mars tries to keep at a distance but Loveladdy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Loveladdy tries a body shot but Mars blocks it.
Mars pushes Loveladdy back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mars wants to break the clinch but can't.
Loveladdy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mars is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Loveladdy lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mars scores with a shot to the side of Loveladdy's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mars. #T1#
Mars lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Loveladdy backwards.
Mars lands with a short shot to the head.
Loveladdy is leaning against Mars and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Loveladdy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Mars - that landed with a thud.
Loveladdy blocks a body shot from Mars.
Mars lands a right hand that snaps the head of Loveladdy backwards.
Loveladdy misses with a punch to the body.
Loveladdy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Loveladdy trying to stall but Mars improves his position.
Loveladdy blocks a body shot from Mars.
Mars blocks an uppercut.
Loveladdy is trying to maintain a safe position but Mars gets an underhook and turns Loveladdy into the ropes.
Loveladdy blocks a body shot from Mars.
Mars has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mars throws a punch but it's blocked by Loveladdy.
Mars cracks Loveladdy with a nice body shot.#T2#
Mars throws a punch but it's blocked by Loveladdy.
Mars lands with a short shot to the head.
Mick Mars seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Mars - that landed with a thud.
Mars tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loveladdy's elbow.
Mars is working Loveladdy over against the ropes.
Mars blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Loveladdy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loveladdy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mars misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Loveladdy.
Mars digs a right hand into Loveladdy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Loveladdy's gas tank.
Mars gets through Loveladdy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mars. #BC2#
Mars manages to break the clinch.
Mars throws a hook but Loveladdy blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Mars showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Mars missing with a left hand there. Loveladdy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Loveladdy ducks right into an uppercut from Mars.
Mars misses the shot to the body.
Mars fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Loveladdy on the side of the head.
Loveladdy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mars.
Loveladdy blocks a jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Loveladdy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Loveladdy tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Mars manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mars connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Loveladdy momentarily.
Mars keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab by Mars.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loveladdy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mars counters with a left to the body.
Loveladdy defending well as Mars loads up on a big left hand.
Loveladdy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Loveladdy slips a jab from Mars.#T1##CL#
Loveladdy closes the distance and clinches.
Mars is trying to push Loveladdy away but Loveladdy has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Loveladdy digs a right hand underneath Mars's ribcage. Mars let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mars tries to work over Loveladdy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mars tries to throw a body punch but Loveladdy avoids it by throwing Mars back against the ropes.
Loveladdy misses with a body punch.
Mars lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mars lands with a light punch inside.
Loveladdy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mars misses with a body punch.
Mars stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Loveladdy pushes Mars back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mars lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mars looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Mars pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mars falls off balance throwing a combination
and Loveladdy counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
Loveladdy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mars takes one on the button.
Mars works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A combination from Mars does no damage.
Mars misses with a wild body shot.
Mars misses with a right hand
and Loveladdy counters with a thumping low kick.
Mars throws a right hand that Loveladdy ducks under and follows up with a left that Loveladdy also avoids with ease.
Loveladdy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Loveladdy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mars.
Mars avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Mars as he connects with a hook.
Loveladdy ducks under a wild hook from Mars.
Loveladdy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mars swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Loveladdy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Mars really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Loveladdy doesn't manage to clinch there - Mars circles away.
Loveladdy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mars moves away.
Loveladdy takes a swing at Mars's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Loveladdy forces Mars back against the ropes and clinches.
Loveladdy blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Mars breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Mars misses the target.
Loveladdy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mars ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Loveladdy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mars.#CL#
Loveladdy forces Mars back against the ropes and clinches.
Mars lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loveladdy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mars misses with some punches.
Mars misses with some punches.
Mars has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Loveladdy fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Loveladdy.
#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mars.
Loveladdy blocks a body shot from Mars.
Loveladdy taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Loveladdy.
Mars tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loveladdy's elbow. #BC2#
Mars escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch lands to the side of Mars 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mars throws a hook but Loveladdy avoids it easily.
Donk. Mars catches Loveladdy right on the button with a cross.
Loveladdy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Mars lands an impressive looking overhand right. Loveladdy doesn't seem phased though.
Mars connects with a crisp jab.
Loveladdy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mars throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mars misses with an uppercut. Loveladdy saw that one coming.#T2#
Mars just misses with a punch to the body.
Mars misses with a body shot.
Loveladdy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mars circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mars counters with a nice uppercut.
Mars has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Loveladdy finds it's way round the side to connect with Mars's head.
A big left from Mars misses.
Bhramananda Loveladdy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Loveladdy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Donk. Mars catches Loveladdy right on the button with a cross.
Mars throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Loveladdy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Loveladdy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mars paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Mars was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Mars.
Mars misses with a left hand
and Loveladdy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Loveladdy tries to clinch but Mars moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Mars dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Loveladdy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mars.
Mars throws the left hand but Loveladdy avoids the punch easily.
Mars swings for the body but Loveladdy moves out of range.
Loveladdy misses with a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Loveladdy there.#ROC#
Mars is rocked!
Mars waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loveladdy.
Mars is still on wobbly legs! Can Loveladdy finish him?
Mars digs a good hook to Loveladdy's body.
Loveladdy cracks Mars with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Mars is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Loveladdy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Loveladdy slips a straight right by Mars.
Nice uppercut lands for Mars. That snapped Loveladdy's head back.
Mars avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mars slips a jab and a cross from Loveladdy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loveladdy walks into a left hand.
Loveladdy moves out of range as Mars strikes.
Loveladdy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Mars rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Loveladdy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mars walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Loveladdy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mars misses with a looping right.
Mick Mars seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mars misses with a looping left.
Loveladdy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Donk. Loveladdy catches Mars right on the button with a cross.
Loveladdy lands a jab to the nose.
Mars walks into a straight right hand from Loveladdy.
Mars throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mars misses the jab.
Mars thows a left - swing and a miss!
Loveladdy lands a head kick that sends Mars down! Mars is flopping around the mat trying to get back up, leaving the referee no choice but to wave off the fight! Loveladdy is victorious!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Bhramananda Loveladdy!
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Event:
Young Lions: Horse v La Croix
Date: Apr 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Mars moves out of range as Guster strikes.
A shot to the liver by Guster. Beautiful body shot.
Mars looks to land a combination but Guster avoids it well.
Guster walks into a stiff left hand from Mars.
Mars jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Mars.
Mars sizes up Guster with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mars dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Guster loads up on a big right hand but Mars slips the punch.
Guster lands a nice shot to the body.
Good exchange - Mars coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mars dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guster. Mars does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mars is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Guster connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Guster stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Guster stuns Mars with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Guster lands a right hook to the body.
Mars throws a lazy right hand but Guster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Guster moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mars lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Guster takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mars dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Guster missing with a left hand there. Mars was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mars is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Guster moves into range and connects with a jab.
Guster moves forwards but Mars connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mars connects with a looping right hand.
Mars is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mars defending well as Guster loads up on a big left hand.
Mars throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Guster let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mars moves out of range as Guster strikes.
Mars takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mars on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mars throws a hook but Guster blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guster throws an overhand right that lands on Mars's shoulder, as Mars tries to avoid the shot.
Guster misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Guster.
Mars jabs at Guster's body.
Mars missing with a left hand there. Guster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mars misses with a body shot.
Mars lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Guster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mars moves forwards but Guster connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mars ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Guster throws a body shot but no joy.
Mars blocks a jab.
Guster scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Guster misses.
Guster misses with a straight right.
Mars lunges at Guster with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Guster's hand.
Mars avoids the body shot from Guster.
Mars waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Guster.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Guster! But no joy.
Mars clobbers Guster with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Guster misses with an uppercut
and Mars counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Guster thinking.
Guster throws an overhand right that lands on Mars's shoulder, as Mars tries to avoid the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#KD#
Mars staggers Guster with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Guster looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#ROC#
Guster is rocked!
Mars is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Guster scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Guster is still on wobbly legs! Can Mars finish him?
Mars's corner calls for a 1-2. Mars obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mars bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Mars should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Guster clobbers Mars with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mars misses with a hook. Guster ducked under it nicely.
Guster seems to have recovered his senses.
Guster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Guster lands with a nice body punch.
Mars ducks under a wild hook from Guster.
Mars throws a shot from downtown. Guster moves away and avoids it.
Guster feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mars swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guster needs to keep his hands up - Mars had a free shot at his head there.
Mars keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mars lands with a good body shot.
Guster throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mars on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Guster misses its intended target.
Mars darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guster misses the shot to the body.
Guster scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mars moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mars uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guster.
Guster feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Guster lands a right hook to the body.
Mars swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mars misses with an uppercut.
Mars throws a hook to the side of Guster's head but Guster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Guster takes a swing at Mars's ribcage but misses.
Guster throws an overhand right that lands on Mars's shoulder, as Mars tries to avoid the shot.
Guster darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Guster misses with a hook.
Guster thows a left - swing and a miss!
Guster connects with a body shot.
Mars staying out of range there.
Mars misses with a hook. Guster ducked under it nicely.
Mars swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mars misses with a hook.
Guster takes a swing at Mars's ribcage but misses.
Mick Mars is winning the standup battle so far.
Mars lands a really nice looking cross but Guster seems unphased.
Guster throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Guster.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mars swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Mars throws a series of strikes that have Guster backpedaling.
Mars misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Guster misses.
Guster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Mars finds it's way through Guster's defenses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guster. Mars does a little dance to reset his feet.
Guster looks to land a right hand but Mars moved out of range.
Guster scores with a decent looking hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Mars misses the target.
Guster's corner calls for a 1-2. Guster obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mars connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Guster scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mars looks to land a left hand but Guster moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guster fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Guster misses with a hook. Mars ducked under it nicely.
Mars lands a really nice looking cross but Guster seems unphased.
Mars changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mars takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burton Guster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mars's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Mars jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Guster misses with an uppercut. Mars saw that one coming.
Guster misses with a body shot.
Mars on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Guster on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mars steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guster.
Mars's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Guster connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mars scrambles back to his feet.
Guster with a hook.#ROC2#
Mars is rocked!
Guster takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A left lands for Guster.
Oh Mars is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mars gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guster moves out of range as Mars strikes.
Mars tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guster was well out of range. Poor timing from Mars.
Guster staying out of range there.
Guster looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice straight punches there by Mars. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mars.
Guster moves away from the strike by Mars.
Mars seems to have got his legs back now.
Mars staying out of range there.
Mars jabs Guster to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mars slips a jab from Guster.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Guster misses the target.
Mars misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Mars.
Guster misses with a straight left.
Mars slips under a jab from Guster.
Mars moves out of range of the strikes.
Mars takes one on the button.
Guster jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mars steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guster.
The fighters circling - Guster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mars ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guster moves away.
Guster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mars.
Mars was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mars takes a swing at Guster's ribcage but misses.
Guster walks into a stiff left hand from Mars.
Mars displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guster throws out the jab.
Mars jabs at Guster's body.
Guster moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mars uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guster.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mars throws a body punch but Guster moves out of range.
Guster swings for the body but Mars moves out of range.
Guster misses with a left hand
and Mars counters with a nice body shot.
Mars scores with a jab to the head.
Guster scores with a jab to the head.
Mars ducks under a wild hook from Guster.
Mars ducks under a wild hook from Guster.
Mars throws a hook but Guster blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Mars. Those never looked like landing.
A cross from Mars lands.
A big right from Guster misses.
Mars lands a body shot.
Mars swings for the body but Guster moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mars jabs at Guster's body.
Guster takes one to the side of the head.
Mars scores with a sloppy right hand. Guster should have avoided that one.
Guster digs a good body shot into Mars's ribs.
Mars steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guster.
A quick step to the side and Mars tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Mick Mars did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Guster throws the left hand but Mars avoids the punch easily.
Guster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guster misses with a looping right.
Guster lands a nice looking body shot.
Guster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mars sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Guster looks to land a left hand but Mars moved out of range nicely.
Mars bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Guster's head.
Guster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guster scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Guster has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circling - Guster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Guster lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mars looks to score with a jab to the body but Guster is just out of range.
Mars takes a swing at Guster's ribcage but misses.
Guster just misses with a punch to the body.
Guster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mars throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guster throws out a counter right but Mars avoids it with no problem.
Nice straight punches there by Mars. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mars.#T1#
Guster scores with a jab to the head.
Guster misses with a wild body shot.
Mars throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Guster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mars is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Guster walks into a stiff left hand from Mars.
Mars slips a straight right by Guster.
Mars lands with a straight right. Guster didn't see that one coming.
Guster takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mars connects with a nice looking jab.
Guster takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Guster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mars was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch combination from Mars misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guster misses with a hook.
Guster throws a hook but Mars blocks it.
It looked like Mars wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mars moves out of range as Guster strikes.
Mars misses with a straight left.
Mars connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Mars throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A lazy left from Mars finds it's target.
Guster throws the left hand but Mars avoids the punch easily.
Guster lands with a nice body punch.
Mars uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guster.
A lazy left from Guster finds it's target.
Mars bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mars displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guster throws out the jab.
Mars was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mars slips under a jab from Guster.
Mars was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mars throws out a powerful jab.
Mars avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Guster throws a jab when Mars was well out of range.
Mars avoids the body shot from Guster.
A big left from Mars misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mars ducks right into an uppercut from Guster.
Mars ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guster moves away.
Guster looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mars jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Burton Guster will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mars.
A telegraphed right hand from Guster misses the target.
Guster connects with a body shot.
Guster connects with a single shot there.
Mars is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Guster.
Mars takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Guster tests Mars's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Guster slips a jab from Mars.
Guster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Guster connects with a body shot.
Mars fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mars bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Guster swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mars.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guster listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Guster scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Guster punishes Mars's body with a nice straight punch.
Mars darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Guster throws an overhand right that lands on Mars's shoulder, as Mars tries to avoid the shot.
Mars misses with a wild combination.
Mars punishes Guster's body with a nice straight punch.
Guster stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mars throws a hook to the side of Guster's head but Guster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Guster jabs Mars to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mars with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Guster to score with a decent uppercut.
Mars throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guster scores with a hook.#T2#
Guster stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mars with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Guster throws a hook but Mars blocks it.
Mars throws a body shot but no joy.
Guster lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice cross by Guster.
Guster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Guster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mars was well out of range. Poor timing from Guster.
A swing and a miss from Guster.
Mars moves out of range as Guster strikes.
Guster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Guster misses the shot to the body.
Guster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mars manages to avoid it.
Mars is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mars comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mars smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burton Guster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Guster has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 47:47
Judge George Francis scores the fight 47:47
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 46:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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