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Event:
Gladiators 68 Jimmy v Hero
Date: Dec 24, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Dyon clinches.
Luther gets underhooks to prevent Dyon's takedown attempt.
Dyon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dyon throws a head punch that misses.
Dyon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lex Luther has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juu Dyon.
Luther is trying to push Dyon away but Dyon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Luther tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dyon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dyon is trying to drag Luther to the mat but Luther just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dyon misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Luther's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Dyon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dyon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dyon postures up in Luther's guard and throws a big left but Luther blocks it. #T1#
Dyon is pushing down on Luther's leg trying to pass to half guard. Luther is fighting to maintain full guard but Dyon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dyon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Dyon is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Dyon extends the arm and Luther is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juu Dyon!
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Event:
Gladiators 59 Cedric v Jacks
Date: Nov 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Luther looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shain is fending him off so far but Luther persists. Nope, Shain circles away and we're back to standing.
Shain connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Shain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luther throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Shain counter with a right hand.
Shain throws a leg kick which misses Luther's front leg but catches the back leg as Luther tries to avoid it.
Luther tries to clinch but Shain moves away
and Shain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shain misses with a hook. Luther ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Shain.
Shain has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mello MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Luther tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shain.
Shain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shain connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Luther momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Shain misses.
Shain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shain jabs Luther to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Luther.
Shain scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Luther doesn't seem bothered though.
Luther takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Luther keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shain.
Luther takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Luther misses with a takedown attempt
and Shain counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sampson Shain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lex Luther.
Shain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Luther.
Luther shoots for a double leg takedown but Shain sprawls well. He's pushed Luther's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Luther avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luther moves out of range as Shain strikes.
Shain loads up on a big right hand but Luther slips the punch.
Shain lands an overhand right.#TD2#
Luther shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Shain has his feet on Luther's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luther shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shain lands with a shot to the body.
Shain is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shain scores with a jab. Luther acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sampson Shain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shain lands with a kick to the temple. Luther shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#
It looks like Lex Luther has been cut.
Luther on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shain connects with the punch.
Shain bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shain throws a body shot but no joy.
Luther wants to counter with a clinch but Shain pushes him away.
Shain misses with a wild body shot.
Luther tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shain lands a glancing blow to the side of Luther's head.
Luther ducks under a wild hook from Shain.
Luther uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shain.#T3#
Luther shoots in and drives through. Shain sprawls well.
Shain keeps the fight on the outside.
Luther looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shain lands a nice shot to the body.
Luther moves to clinch but Shain breaks away
and Shain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luther moves away from the strike by Shain.
Shain throws a shot from downtown. Luther moves away and avoids it.
Luther is looking for the big counter here.
Luther throws a sloppy head kick
and Shain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shain throws the left hand but Luther avoids the punch easily.
And Luther tries to counter it with a takedown but Shain pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Luther moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shain throws out a loose jab but Luther uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luther counters with a stiff right hand.
Shain cracks Luther with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shain lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luther throws a sloppy head kick and Shain moves out of range easily.
Shain is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Luther closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shain fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shain thuds his shin into the meat of Luther's side.
Luther throws a right hand that misses
and Shain counters with a straight right hand.
Shain scores with a jab to the head.
Luther has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Luther there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice shot lands for Shain.
Luther walks into a jab.
Luther walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Luther shoots in for a takedown but Shain shows good takedown defense.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luther takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Luther gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shain.#ROC#
Luther is rocked!
Sampson Shain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luther avoids the body shot from Shain.
Luther steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sampson Shain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lex Luther's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Luther shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Luther showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Shain manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Luther keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Luther misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shain is pressed up against the cage. Luther has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shain down to the mat. Shain avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luther.
Luther takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shain just misses with a punch to the body.
Shain throws a jab when Luther was well out of range.
Luther wants to counter with a clinch but Shain pushes him away.
Lex Luther is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shain lands with a kick to the temple. Luther shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luther doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Luther takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luther takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Shain lands a really nice looking cross but Luther seems unphased.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Luther.
Sampson Shain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lex Luther.
Shain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luther.
Luther tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shain cracks Luther with an open hand slap.
Shain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luther moves away.
Luther misses with a takedown attempt - Shain sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shain scores with a hook.
Luther closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Shain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Luther.
Shain cracks Luther with a good jab.
Luther fails with a takedown attempt.
Luther doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shain takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shain ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Luther walks into a left hand.
Luther tries to close the distance and clinch but Shain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Luther lands a jab.
Luther ducks under a wild hook from Shain.
Luther staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Luther misses.
Luther walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Luther's head backwards.
A swing and a miss from Shain.
Shain scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Luther doesn't seem bothered though.
Shain uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Luther has time to react.
Luther uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shain.
Shain lands a glancing blow to the side of Luther's head.
Shain connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shain throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Luther goes for a double leg but Shain avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shain continues to drive forward.
Sampson Shain is winning the standup battle so far.
Luther walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shain dips to his left and cracks Luther with an uppercut!
Luther misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Luther is breathing heavily.
Shain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A lazy left from Shain finds it's target.
Shain lands a right hook to the body.
Luther tries to clinch but Shain moves out of range.
Shain stuns Luther with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Luther shoots and misses
and Luther takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luther is still on wobbly legs! Can Shain finish him?
Luther takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shain looks to land a left hand but Luther moved out of range nicely.
Shain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sampson Shain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lex Luther's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Luther moves away from the strike by Shain.
Luther seems to have recovered his senses.
Jab by Shain.
Shain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shain missing with a left hand there. Luther was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shain just misses with a punch to the body.
Shain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Luther has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luther goes for a double leg but Shain avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shain continues to drive forward.
Shain just misses with a punch to the body.
Luther tries to counter with a clinch but Shain shakes him off and moves away.
Luther ducks under a wild hook from Shain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Shain misses its intended target.
Luther tries to counter by closing the distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shain.
Shain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shain blocks the body kick.
#T1#
Shain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shain lands with a shot to the body.
Luther takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheers as Shain lands an impressive looking overhand right. Luther doesn't seem phased though.
Luther blocks a jab.
Luther tries to close the distance and clinch but Shain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shain throws a body punch but Luther moves out of range.
Shain lands a nice shot to the body.
Luther on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Luther moves out of range as Shain strikes.
Shain stuns Luther with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice jab there from Shain.
Shain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luther can do to turn this around?
Shain thuds a left hand into Luther's body.
Shain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luther was well out of range. Poor timing from Shain.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luther takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lex Luther has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice body punch from Shain. #CL2#
Luther instigates a clinch.
Shain lands with a light punch inside.
Shain looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shain tries to land knees in the clinch but Luther avoids the damage to the body.
Shain tries to work over Luther's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shain throws an elbow but it misses.
Still in the clinch, Shain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Luther - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Shain lands with a left to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shain.
Shain works on Luther's body with a couple of short punches.
Shain lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shain lands a left hand.
Shain missing with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Luther's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shain pushes Luther back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shain lands a nice uppercut.
Luther tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shain smiles and moves away.
Luther takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luther fails with the takedown
and Shain counters with a nice uppercut.
Sampson Shain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lex Luther.
Shain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shain connects with a solid leg kick.
Good shot there by Shain.
Luther ducks under a wild hook from Shain.
Shain takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Luther fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shain is looking to counter punch.
Luther moves forwards but Shain connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Luther uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shain.
Shain paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sampson Shain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shain 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:25
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:25
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sampson Shain!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Luther just misses with a punch to the body.
Schwartz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A jab from Luther misses. #TD#
Schwartz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Luther is defending against the submission attempts here by Schwartz.
Luther really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schwartz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Schwartz seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Schwartz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Schwartz seems to be working for a kimura but Luther defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB#
Schwartz is trying to work for a kimura but Luther is defending well.
Schwartz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Luther keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Schwartz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Schwartz is working for a kimura but Luther is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Schwartz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Luther defends it well. #SUB#
Schwartz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Luther sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Schwartz throwing shots but Luther is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Schwartz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Schwartz seems to be looking for submissions.
#SU#
Schwartz escapes and gets back to his feet.
Luther swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Schwartz counters with a shoot takedown. Luther fights it but they end up in guard. #SU#
Schwartz stands up from Luther's guard - Schwartz perhaps looking for a knockout.
Luther rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schwartz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Schwartz lands an overhand right.
Schwartz slips a jab and a cross from Luther.
Luther swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Schwartz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Luther.#TD#
Schwartz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Schwartz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Schwartz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Schwartz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Luther has escaped the position, nice work there.
Schwartz is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Schwartz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Luther, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Schwartz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Luther jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luther misses with a double jab.
Schwartz dodges the punch combination from Luther.
Schwartz drops his hands momentarily and Luther takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Luther misses with a double jab.
Luther rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schwartz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Schwartz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Schwartz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Luther bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luther misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Schwartz counters with a single leg into guard. Luther didn't expect that.
Luther wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Schwartz manages to pass to side control. #REVB##SUB#
Schwartz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1##SUB#
Schwartz seems to be working for a kimura but Luther defends the submission attempt.
Schwartz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Luther is trying to stand back up but Schwartz is controlling him
#SUB#
Schwartz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Schwartz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Luther keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SU#
Schwartz stands up out of the half guard.
Luther will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD#
Luther gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Schwartz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SU#
Luther is working an open guard so Schwartz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Luther. Schwartz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luther will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Luther misses with a shot to the body
and Schwartz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Luther swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schwartz is looking to counter punch.
Luther tries to bum rush Schwartz with a series of wild strikes but Schwartz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Schwartz misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Luther. Those never looked like landing.
Schwartz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Luther misses with a low kick.
Luther misses with a few strikes there.
Schwartz shoots in for a takedown but Luther shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schwartz slips a jab and a cross from Luther.
Luther looks to land a combination but Schwartz avoids it well. #T4#
Luther showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schwartz.
#TD#
Luther gets caught napping as Schwartz dives in and scores a takedown. Luther manages to retain guard.
Luther wants to get back to his feet but Schwartz passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVB##SU#
Schwartz stands up from half guard.
Schwartz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Luther sprawls well. Luther wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schwartz gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Schwartz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Luther manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Luther pushes Schwartz off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lex Luther showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Luther misses with a wild combination.
Luther throws a jab when Schwartz was well out of range.
Luther lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schwartz circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Schwartz feints and as Luther raises his hands in defense, Schwartz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Schwartz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schwartz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU#
Schwartz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Luther, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Schwartz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
Schwartz misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Schwartz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB#
Schwartz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Schwartz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Schwartz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Luther has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Schwartz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schwartz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Schwartz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Schwartz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Luther is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SU#
Schwartz decides to stand up, so the ref orders Luther to his feet. #T3#
Luther throws a right and a left that both miss.
Schwartz throwing a counter right hand but Luther manages to avoid it.
Luther throws an overhand right that lands on Schwartz's shoulder, as Schwartz tries to avoid the shot.
Schwartz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lex Luther is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Schwartz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luther misses with a double jab.
Schwartz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Luther. Those never looked like landing.
Schwartz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Luther throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Schwartz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Schwartz throws the left hand but Luther avoids the punch easily.
Luther misses with a combination
#CL#
and Schwartz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Schwartz.
Luther misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schwartz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Luther gets underhooks to prevent Schwartz's takedown attempt.
#T4#
Schwartz blocking some punches.
Luther lands a left hand.
Schwartz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Luther pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Schwartz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luther misses with a wild combination.
Schwartz dodges the punch combination from Luther.
A combination from Luther does no damage.
Luther misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schwartz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lex Luther seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes from Luther. Those never looked like landing.
Luther swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luther swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schwartz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lex Luther comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Luther has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lex Luther!
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