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Event:
SP-ICON:Civil War
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Anders throws a one two combo.
Contemprato stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anders.
Anders takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A leg kick checked by Contemprato.
Contemprato jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Anders throws a nice looking combination but Contemprato bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anders lands an overhand right.
Anders buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Contemprato takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Contemprato.
Contemprato looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Contemprato lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anders's sensitive parts.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anders, right into the meat.
Contemprato avoids the body shot from Anders.
Anders throws a leg kick which misses Contemprato's front leg but catches the back leg as Contemprato tries to avoid it.
Contemprato seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Anders throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Contemprato fires out a quick counter leg kick but Anders just manages to avoid it.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Anders.
Anders scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Anders bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Contemprato's head.
Contemprato misses with a low kick.
Anders connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Anders fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Contemprato, pushing him back against the cage.
Contemprato is looking to break free of the clinch but Anders has double underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Anders lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Contemprato tries to work over Anders's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anders works on Contemprato's body with a couple of short punches.
Anders misses with the head strike.
Anders's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Anders's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T2#
Contemprato lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Contemprato breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Contemprato connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anders scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Contemprato moves forwards but Anders connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Anders bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anders tries to clinch
and Contemprato counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anders thinking.
Contemprato misses with a body shot.
Anders lands a nice looking body shot.
Contemprato has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Anders.
Contemprato throws a body shot but no joy.
Anders swinging wildly here.
#T3#
The fighters circling - Anders throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Contemprato was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anders throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Contemprato was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Anders.
An inside leg kick lands from Anders.
A swing and a miss from Contemprato.
Anders lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Contemprato backs up against the cage.
Contemprato cracks Anders with an open hand slap.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Contemprato.
Anders cracks Contemprato with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Anders throws a hook but Contemprato avoids it easily.
Anders throws a low kick but Contemprato moves out of range easily.
Contemprato is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Contemprato rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anders moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Contemprato has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Anders finds it's way round the side to connect with Contemprato's head. #T4#
Anders checks a low kick from Contemprato.
Contemprato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anders.
As Anders looks to move away, Contemprato throws a big counter combo but Anders just gets out of the way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Contemprato moves out of range as Anders throws a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Anders there.
Anders's jab looks to have found its range, popping Contemprato under the eye.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anders.
Nice shot by Anders.
Anders throws a combination that misses
and Contemprato counters with a right hand to the body.
Contemprato misses with a head kick.
Anders lands with a nice body punch.
Anders uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Contemprato.
Contemprato misses with a body shot.
Contemprato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anders.
It looked like Contemprato was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Anders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ingemar Anders dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Contemprato throws a hook but Anders blocks it.#CL2#
Anders drives through and clinches with Contemprato against the cage.
#BC#
Contemprato breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anders ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ingemar Anders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Contemprato has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anders.
A head kick misses from Contemprato.
Contemprato is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Anders with a hook.
Anders has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anders throws a push kick but Contemprato slaps the foot to one side.
Contemprato fires out a quick counter leg kick but Anders just manages to avoid it.
Contemprato throws a wild body kick that Anders sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contemprato throws a half hearted mid kick.
Anders only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL2#
Contemprato tries to keep at a distance but Anders has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Contemprato manages to break the clinch.
Anders misses with a low kick.
#T1#
Anders lands a jab.
Anders lands a nice leg kick that just misses Contemprato's sensitive parts.
Contemprato pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Anders back to the cage. Contemprato follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Anders misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Contemprato wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Contemprato misses.
Anders throws a nice inside leg kick.
Anders connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Contemprato throws a combination that misses
and Anders counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Anders instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Contemprato.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anders tries to throw a body punch but Contemprato avoids it by throwing Anders back against the cage. #BC#
Contemprato breaks the clinch.
Contemprato tries to land a leg kick but Anders saw it coming and moves away.
Contemprato throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Contemprato steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Anders. That one must have hurt.
Anders misses with a kick to the body
and Contemprato counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Contemprato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anders will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Contemprato feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Contemprato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anders.
Anders fails to land with a series of punches.
Anders throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T3#
Anders lands a two punch combo.
Anders tries to work over Contemprato's front leg with a kick but Contemprato checks it.
Contemprato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Contemprato appears to be looking for a big counter.
Contemprato throws a head kick but Anders moves out of range.
Anders tries to close the distance and clinch up but Contemprato swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Contemprato throws a hook but Anders avoids it easily.
Anders misses with a wild combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anders.
Anders scoring well with a low kick there.
Anders uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Contemprato.#T4#
Anders fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anders jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Contemprato swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anders misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Contemprato misses the target.
Contemprato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anders.
Anders is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Contemprato.
Anders connects with a looping right hand.
Anders connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anders lands a nice looking body shot.
Anders displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Anders takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL2#
Anders gets a clinch.
Contemprato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anders's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ingemar Anders showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Contemprato throws a body shot but no joy.
Ingemar Anders seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anders catches Contemprato with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Anders misses the shot to the body.
Contemprato appears to be looking for a big counter.
Anders uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Contemprato.
Anders jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Anders scores with a crisp jab that stopped Contemprato in his tracks.
Contemprato lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Contemprato chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anders can pounce on him.
Contemprato takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anders lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A lazy body kick from Contemprato #CL2#
and Anders counters by moving into the clinch.
Anders can't find room to land a body shot as Contemprato controls the action.
Anders scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Contemprato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Contemprato lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anders goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Contemprato scores with a hook to the body.
Anders tries to work over Contemprato's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Contemprato breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Anders.
Anders waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Contemprato.
An attempted straight right counter from Contemprato misses the target.
Contemprato avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anders jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Anders lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Anders is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Contemprato throwing a counter right hand but Anders manages to avoid it.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Contemprato blocks the low kick.
Contemprato lands with a straight right. Anders didn't see that one coming.
Anders takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Contemprato has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anders.
Some bone on bone action there as Contemprato checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Contemprato is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Good work by Contemprato as he checks the leg kick.
Contemprato looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Anders lands a jab to Contemprato's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anders looks for the body kick but Contemprato saw that one coming.
Anders scores with a hook.
Anders lands with a nice body punch.
Contemprato gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anders throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Contemprato sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Contemprato throws a poor cross that misses
and Anders counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Contemprato. Anders does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab by Anders.
Anders throws a right and a left that Contemprato avoids nicely.
Anders lands a nice shot that snaps Contemprato's head back.
Contemprato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anders.
Noel Contemprato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Contemprato misses the shot to the body.
Anders lands a leg kick that knocks Contemprato off balance momentarily.
Anders thuds his right hand into Contemprato's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Anders moves into range and clinches up with Contemprato.
Contemprato keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Anders's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Contemprato.
Ingemar Anders is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4##BC#
Contemprato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Anders.
Contemprato throws a right hand that misses
and Anders counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Contemprato drops his hands momentarily and Anders takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Anders thumps Contemprato with a low kick.
Anders throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anders scores with a punch to the head.
Anders looks to land a combination but Contemprato avoids it well.
Contemprato misses with a body kick.
Anders scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Contemprato doesn't seem bothered though.
Contemprato is looking to land body kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ingemar Anders comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Anders has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ingemar Anders!
A less than humble Ingemar Anders misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
SP-ICON:Marshal V.S. Ohchooto
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Sanford throws a good cross that connects.
Sanford throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Contemprato takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Contemprato seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sanford misses with a body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Contemprato crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sanford - the referee stops the clock and Contemprato gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sanford. Contemprato manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Good standup being displayed there by Contemprato as he connects with a hook.
Sanford swings widly with a right hand
enabling Contemprato to counter with a crisp jab.
Contemprato takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sanford throws a head kick but Contemprato moves out of range.
Sanford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lamont Sanford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanford closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#
It looks like Lamont Sanford has been cut.#CL2#
Sanford gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Contemprato gets through Sanford's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanford misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Sanford as the two fighters clinch.
#T1#
Sanford lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanford misses with a body punch.
Sanford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Sanford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanford lands with an uppercut that bounces Contemprato off the cage and back into range.
Contemprato has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sanford.
Sanford falls off balance throwing a combination
and Contemprato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanford throws a sloppy head kick and Contemprato moves out of range easily.
Contemprato tried to counter with a leg kick but Sanford avoided it.
Sanford connects with a crisp jab.
Sanford connects with a leg kick. Contemprato looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sanford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sanford dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Contemprato. That did some damage!
Sanford blocks a head kick by Contemprato.
Sanford loads up on a big right hand but Contemprato slips the punch.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Contemprato closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Contemprato avoids the body shot from Sanford.
Sanford throws a head kick that misses
and Contemprato counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sanford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Contemprato.
A head kick by Sanford misses
and Contemprato counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sanford moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Sanford moves into the clinch.
Contemprato is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sanford misses with the head strike.
Contemprato throws a head punch that misses.
Contemprato is trying to maintain a safe position but Sanford gets an underhook and turns Contemprato into the cage.
Sanford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Contemprato's elbow.
Sanford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Contemprato is defending well for now.
Good body shot from Sanford.
Contemprato tries to throw a body punch but Sanford avoids it by throwing Contemprato back against the cage. #T3#
Contemprato blocks a body shot from Sanford.
Sanford tries a body shot but Contemprato blocks it.
Sanford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Contemprato backwards.
Sanford tries to land knees in the clinch but Contemprato avoids the damage to the body.
Sanford is working Contemprato over against the cage.
Sanford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Contemprato's elbow.
Contemprato digs a right hand underneath Sanford's ribcage. Sanford let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sanford lands with a right to the head.
Sanford tries to throw a body punch but Contemprato avoids it by throwing Sanford back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sanford fails to land.
Contemprato lands an uppercut.
Contemprato wants to break free but Sanford has control.
Sanford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Contemprato tries a body shot but Sanford blocks it.
Sanford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Contemprato prevents a body shot from Sanford.
Sanford misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Sanford scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Noel Contemprato has been cut.#BC2#
Sanford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Contemprato connects with a jab.
Contemprato closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanford connects with an inside leg kick.
Crunch! Sanford slams his shin into Contemprato's torso.
Contemprato goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Contemprato avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Contemprato swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanford throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sanford dips to his left and cracks Contemprato with an uppercut!
Sanford throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Contemprato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Contemprato moves out of range as Sanford throws a body kick.
Contemprato plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sanford misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamont Sanford dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sanford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Contemprato was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sanford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Sanford. Those never looked like landing.
Sanford will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Contemprato throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sanford avoids it.
Contemprato jabs Sanford to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sanford misses with a looping right.
Sanford throws a looping overhand right but Contemprato ducks down to avoid it.
Sanford tries to land a front kick but Contemprato steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sanford connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Contemprato blocks the body kick.
Sanford lands a nice looking body kick.
No joy there for Contemprato, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
Sanford throws a push kick but Contemprato slaps the foot to one side.
Sanford tries to clinch up but Contemprato circles away and keeps his distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Contemprato misses its target.
Sanford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Contemprato chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sanford can pounce on him.
Sanford misses with a head kick.
Sanford explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sanford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Contemprato.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sanford.
Contemprato misses with an uppercut.
Sanford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanford was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sanford cracks Contemprato with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Contemprato throws a body kick that misses.
Contemprato avoids the body shot from Sanford.
#T2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sanford. Contemprato shrugs it off though.
Contemprato checks a leg kick.
Contemprato lands a lovely overhand right.
Contemprato delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanford lands a high kick!
Contemprato moves out of range of the body kick.
Sanford throws a front kick that sends Contemprato stumbling back into the cage.
Sanford connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Contemprato's hands.
Sanford with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanford.
Contemprato throws a body punch but Sanford moves out of range.
Sanford fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Contemprato checks it well.
Sanford looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Contemprato swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Sanford tries to clinch
and Contemprato counters with a straight right hand.
Sanford looks to land a combination but Contemprato avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Contemprato on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sanford throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Contemprato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Contemprato turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sanford throws a looping overhand right but Contemprato ducks down to avoid it.
Lamont Sanford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanford keeps Contemprato at a distance using the push kick.
Sanford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Contemprato feints a jab promting Sanford to slip. Contemprato then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sanford slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sanford gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Contemprato counters with an outside leg kick.
Contemprato misses with a leg kick.
Sanford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Contemprato takes a swing at Sanford's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sanford misses with a looping right.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Contemprato on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sanford. Sanford obviously looking to wear him down.
Contemprato fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sanford is out of range.
Contemprato takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Contemprato will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sanford throws a sloppy head kick and Contemprato moves out of range easily.
It looked like Contemprato wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sanford throws a lazy body kick
and Contemprato counters with a good, hard body kick but Sanford shrugs it off.
Sanford lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Contemprato at a distance.
Contemprato lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Contemprato lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanford at a distance.
Sanford is breathing heavily.
Sanford scores with a kick to the midsection.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Contemprato lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sanford has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sanford and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Contemprato throws a lazy right hand but Sanford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Contemprato darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Contemprato's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sanford connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Contemprato scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamont Sanford 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! Contemprato's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Sanford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Contemprato connects with a solid leg kick.
Sanford wants to clinch but Contemprato slips to the side
and Contemprato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
That has opened up Lamont Sanford's cut even more.
Sanford blocks a jab.
Sanford slips a straight right by Contemprato.
Contemprato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanford.
Contemprato throws a big counter combination but Sanford scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Contemprato lands a nice looking body shot.
Sanford throws a leg kick
and Contemprato counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sanford lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanford listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sanford - that will leave a mark!
Sanford lands with a hook. Contemprato tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Sanford.#T1#
Contemprato misses with a looping right.
Contemprato on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sanford throws a lazy body kick
and Contemprato counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sanford is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sanford takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big left from Sanford misses.
Contemprato on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sanford looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sanford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Sanford gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sanford landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lamont Sanford seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sanford has Contemprato pressed against the cage, preventing Contemprato from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right handed body shot lands from Contemprato.
Sanford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Contemprato breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Sanford tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sanford avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanford tries to land a leg kick but Contemprato saw it coming and moves away.
Contemprato has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sanford.
Sanford gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Contemprato counter with a right hand.
Contemprato throws a head kick that misses.
Contemprato misses with an attempted mid kick.
Contemprato misses the body punch
and Sanford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanford dips to his left and cracks Contemprato with an uppercut!
Sanford with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sanford throws a lazy body kick
and Contemprato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Contemprato connects with a crisp jab.
Sanford scores with a kick to the body.
Contemprato moves out of range as Sanford throws a body kick.
Sanford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sanford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sanford throws out a loose jab but Contemprato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanford throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Contemprato counters with a left to the body.
Contemprato swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanford fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sanford misses with a body kick.
Contemprato throws a low kick but Sanford avoids it.
Sanford works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
Sanford connects with a crisp jab.
Sanford looks to land a right hand but Contemprato moved out of range.
Good shot there by Sanford.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanford throws a head kick but Contemprato moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Contemprato misses the target.
Sanford darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big left from Sanford misses.
Contemprato blocks a head kick by Sanford.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Contemprato checks a leg kick.
Sanford lands a nice looking body kick.
Sanford doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Contemprato checks a low kick from Sanford.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanford. Contemprato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Contemprato jabs Sanford right on the nose. Sanford blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamont Sanford really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Contemprato lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sanford looks to land a body kick but Contemprato moved away.
Contemprato swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sanford.
Contemprato looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sanford moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sanford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Contemprato.
Contemprato thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sanford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Contemprato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanford manages to avoid it.
Sanford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contemprato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanford.
Sanford tries to clinch there but Contemprato circles away.
Sanford throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Contemprato counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sanford is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sanford gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Contemprato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Sanford looks for the body kick but Contemprato saw that one coming.
Contemprato moves out of range as Sanford strikes.
It looked like Contemprato was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sanford.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sanford - that will leave a mark!
Contemprato throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Contemprato chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sanford can pounce on him.
Contemprato lands a nice looking body kick.
Contemprato is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Contemprato defending well as Sanford loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Contemprato misses the target.
Contemprato on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL2#
Sanford closes the distance and pushes Contemprato back into the cage.
Sanford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Contemprato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Contemprato working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Contemprato managing to block the knees to the body from Sanford.
Sanford takes a shot to the head.
Sanford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Contemprato backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Contemprato.
Contemprato's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Contemprato is trying to break free.
Sanford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Contemprato breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanford lands with a kick to the ribs.
#CL2#
Sanford has Contemprato up against the cage in a clinch.
Contemprato is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sanford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanford has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sanford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Contemprato lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanford.#T3#
Sanford can't find room to land a body shot as Contemprato controls the action.
Sanford working Contemprato over with knees to the body.
Sanford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanford misses with a body punch.
Sanford trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Contemprato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanford throws a lazy body kick
and Contemprato counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sanford's knee momentarily.
Sanford misses with a low kick.
Sanford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sanford.
Contemprato looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL2#
Sanford clinches up with Contemprato and pushes him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanford.
Contemprato keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanford's efforts to push away.
Sanford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Sanford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Contemprato pushes Sanford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Contemprato - that landed with a thud.
Sanford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanford misses with a body punch.
Contemprato tries to work over Sanford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Contemprato blocks a body shot from Sanford. #BC#
Contemprato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanford on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Contemprato throws a shot from downtown. Sanford moves away and avoids it.
Sanford throws a push kick but Contemprato slaps the foot to one side.
Contemprato feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sanford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Contemprato wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sanford misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamont Sanford dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Contemprato's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Contemprato pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sanford blocks a jab.
Sanford is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sanford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Contemprato.
Contemprato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanford.
Sanford slips a jab and a cross from Contemprato.
Despite the aggression on Sanford's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sanford lands a right hook to the body.
Sanford smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sanford connects with a crisp jab.
Sanford throws a lazy body kick
and Contemprato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanford throws a leg kick that is checked
and Contemprato counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Contemprato moves out of range of the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sanford.
Sanford uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Sanford scores with a nice body kick.
Sanford lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sanford connects with a nice looking jab.
Sanford misses with a lunging right hand
and Contemprato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanford moves out of range of the body kick.
Sanford swings away with a body shot that misses
and Contemprato counters with a body kick.
Sanford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Contemprato was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanford.
Contemprato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Contemprato walks into a stiff left hand from Sanford.
Contemprato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanford.
Contemprato throws an overhand right that lands on Sanford's shoulder, as Sanford tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Contemprato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sanford.
Sanford 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!
Sanford moves out of range of the body kick.
Sanford throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Contemprato stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sanford throws a lazy head kick
and Contemprato counters with a nice body kick.
Contemprato will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanford throws out a counter right but Contemprato avoids it with no problem.
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.
Sanford works the jab nicely.
Sanford throws a body kick that misses.
Sanford lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T3#
Contemprato throws the left hand but Sanford avoids the punch easily.
Sanford scores with a push kick.
Sanford misses with a low kick as Contemprato jumps back.
A little feinted left hand from Contemprato on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sanford delivers a nice body kick.
Lamont Sanford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sanford lands a body shot.
Sanford takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Noel Contemprato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Contemprato throws the left hand but Sanford avoids the punch easily.
Contemprato fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sanford connects with a body shot that sends Contemprato's belly button to the back.
Contemprato moves out of range of the body kick.
Contemprato looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The crowd cheers as Contemprato lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanford doesn't seem phased though.
Sanford misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Sanford tries to land a front kick but Contemprato steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sanford connects with a right hand. Contemprato shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Contemprato. #CL2#
Sanford moves into the clinch.
Sanford blocks a body shot from Contemprato.
Contemprato tries to throw a body punch but Sanford avoids it by throwing Contemprato back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanford.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Contemprato. #CUT#
The cut above Lamont Sanford's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Contemprato goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Contemprato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Contemprato misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lamont Sanford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanford 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 45:50
Judge Josh West scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamont Sanford! Lamont Sanford retains his lightweight title!
Lamont Sanford gave a mention to Spartan Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
SP ICON 205 and 265 bash
Date: Mar 19, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Elastinen moves into the clinch.
Elastinen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Contemprato is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Elastinen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A hook to the body from Contemprato.
Elastinen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Contemprato prevents it.
Noel Contemprato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkki Elastinen.
Elastinen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Contemprato is defending well.
Contemprato lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Contemprato escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elastinen has a takedown stuffed.
Contemprato 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.
Contemprato fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Elastinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Elastinen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Contemprato defends well and Elastinen ends up having to push Contemprato into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Elastinen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Contemprato's half guard.#T1#
Contemprato desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Elastinen prevents Contemprato from improving his position.
Elastinen is trying to control. Contemprato wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Contemprato looks like he's trying to stand up.
Contemprato controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Contemprato is trying to stand.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Elastinen is working for a kimura but Contemprato is defending it quite comfortably.
Contemprato wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Elastinen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice takedown defense from Contemprato. No joy for Elastinen on that attempt. #T3##TD2#
Elastinen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Contemprato looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Elastinen lands a nice forearm strike.
Contemprato is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Elastinen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Contemprato prevents Elastinen from moving into mount.
Contemprato wants to get back to his feet but Elastinen drags him back down.
Contemprato is looking for a sweep.
Elastinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Contemprato keeps working.
Elastinen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Contemprato sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Contemprato wants to control but Elastinen postures up.
Elastinen looking to control but instead Contemprato has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Elastinen wants to work for an arm triangle but Contemprato is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Contemprato trying to control but Elastinen postures up.
Contemprato is not content to let Elastinen control the position.
Contemprato is trying to stand up here but Elastinen is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elastinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Contemprato.
Contemprato throws a right and a left that both miss.
Elastinen with the counter takedown but Contemprato avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Noel Contemprato will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Elastinen shoots and misses
and Contemprato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Erkki Elastinen has been cut.
Elastinen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Elastinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Noel Contemprato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkki Elastinen.
Elastinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Contemprato.
Contemprato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Contemprato misses with a wild combination.
And Elastinen tries to counter it with a takedown but Contemprato pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elastinen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Contemprato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Elastinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Contemprato's waist but Contemprato gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Elastinen off to one side.
Noel Contemprato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elastinen shoots and misses
and Contemprato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Contemprato tried to score with a low kick but Elastinen checks it.
Elastinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Elastinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Contemprato lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Contemprato as he jumps to the side.
Contemprato misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Elastinen on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Elastinen fails to land the takedown.
Contemprato is looking to counter punch.
Contemprato throws the left hand but Elastinen avoids the punch easily.
Elastinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Contemprato as Elastinen shoots in.
Contemprato leaves Elastinen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Contemprato misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Elastinen counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Nice sprawl there from Contemprato as Elastinen shoots in.
Contemprato connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Elastinen's hands.
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Contemprato as he avoids it easily.
Contemprato was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Contemprato looks to land a combination but Elastinen avoids it well.
Elastinen dives in for a single leg takedown but Contemprato sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Contemprato was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Elastinen.
Elastinen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Contemprato is fending him off so far but Elastinen persists. Nope, Contemprato circles away and we're back to standing.
Contemprato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elastinen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Contemprato defends it well.#T4#
Contemprato throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Elastinen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Contemprato!
Contemprato is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Elastinen can do to turn this around?
Contemprato manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elastinen trying to control here.
Contemprato thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Elastinen's head.
Elastinen manages to get to full guard.
Contemprato is looking to stand up but Elastinen won't let him.
Erkki Elastinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Elastinen keeping moving, preventing Contemprato from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noel Contemprato dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Erkki Elastinen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Elastinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Contemprato.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Contemprato scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Contemprato is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Contemprato throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Elastinen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Contemprato's guard.#ES#
Contemprato has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Elastinen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Contemprato misses with some punches.
#BC#
Contemprato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Elastinen shoots in looking for a takedown. Contemprato tries to sprawl out of it but Elastinen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Contemprato manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Elastinen shoots in but Contemprato avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Contemprato lands a head kick!
#TD2#
Elastinen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Contemprato tries to bench press Elastinen off him but Elastinen keeps the position.
Contemprato is working hard here to advance position.
Elastinen looking to control but instead Contemprato has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T2#
Elastinen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Contemprato is trying to stand.
Contemprato is not content to let Elastinen control the position.#SUB2#
Elastinen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Contemprato is just riding it out for now. Elastinen eventually gives up the hold.
Contemprato is refusing to be controlled, as Elastinen sits in half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Elastinen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Contemprato tries to kick Elastinen off in order to stand up. Elastinen Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Noel Contemprato is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Contemprato sneaks back into half guard.
Contemprato is trying to stand back up but Elastinen is controlling him
Contemprato regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Elastinen. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Contemprato is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Contemprato will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Elastinen trying to control but Contemprato is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#ES#
Contemprato manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Contemprato. No joy for Elastinen on that attempt.
Noel Contemprato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkki Elastinen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elastinen shoots and misses
enabling Contemprato to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Contemprato misses.
Erkki Elastinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Contemprato lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noel Contemprato showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Contemprato 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noel Contemprato!
After winning the bout, Noel Contemprato 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:
fogies Trudeau V Malek
Date: Mar 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Contemprato rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corrida counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Corrida is looking to chop away at Contemprato's legs.
Contemprato was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Corrida changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Corrida, right into the meat.
Corrida misses with a body shot.
Contemprato lands with a kick to the temple. Corrida shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Corrida throws a chopping leg kick but Contemprato manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A good leg kick by Corrida.
Contemprato takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT2#
It looks like Noel Contemprato has been cut.
Corrida thuds his right hand into Contemprato's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Corrida listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Corrida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Contemprato.
Contemprato lands a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Contemprato checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Corrida ducks under a wild hook from Contemprato.
Corrida throws a low kick, looking for Contemprato's leg but Contemprato calmly moves out of range.
Corrida misses with an uppercut. Contemprato saw that one coming.
Corrida throws a lazy uppercut
and Contemprato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Contemprato misses with a looping right.
Noel Contemprato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corrida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Contemprato manages to avoid it.
Corrida takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Corrida moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Contemprato pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Corrida fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Corrida thuds his right hand into Contemprato's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Corrida with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Corrida throws a sloppy body shot
and Contemprato counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corrida lands a nice hook to Contemprato's body. Contemprato takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Corrida misses the shot to the body.
Contemprato swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Contemprato takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Corrida has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Corrida misses with a body kick.
Contemprato avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Contemprato throwing a counter right hand but Corrida manages to avoid it.
Corrida takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Contemprato takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Corrida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Contemprato. That did some damage!
Corrida scores with a head kick.
Contemprato blocks a low kick nicely.
Corrida misses with a body shot
and Contemprato counters with a nice uppercut.
Contemprato avoids a kick to the body.
#T3#
Contemprato checks the leg kick nicely there.
Corrida misses with the combination.
Contemprato throws a body shot but no joy.
Contemprato misses with an uppercut
and Corrida counters with a good low kick that Contemprato was not able to check.
Corrida is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Contemprato rather than just go for the knockout.
Contemprato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Contemprato tries to land a front kick but Corrida steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Contemprato takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD2#
Corrida drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Contemprato is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Corrida postures up.
Contemprato seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Corrida won't allow Contemprato to sweep him here.
Corrida trying to control the position from guard on top but Contemprato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Corrida controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Contemprato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corrida was well out of range. Poor timing from Contemprato.
Corrida throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Corrida throws a leg kick which misses Contemprato's front leg but catches the back leg as Contemprato tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corrida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Corrida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Noel Contemprato's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Corrida fails with the takedown
and Contemprato counters with a straight right hand.
Corrida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corrida lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Contemprato at a distance.
Corrida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Corrida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Contemprato moves away.
Contemprato appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Corrida throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Contemprato is looking to counter with a body kick.
Contemprato jabs Corrida right on the nose. Corrida blinks but takes it well.
Corrida scores with a hook to the body. Contemprato takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Contemprato lands a nice leg kick that just misses Corrida's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corrida misses with a hook to the body
letting Contemprato counter with a right hand.
Corrida comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Corrida misses with a body shot.
Corrida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Contemprato.
#T1#
Corrida takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Corrida misses with a leg kick
and Contemprato counters with a three punch combo that has Corrida backing up. Corrida nods at Contemprato to acknowledge the strikes.
Contemprato chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Corrida can pounce on him.
A big right from Contemprato misses.
Corrida tries to land a body kick
and Contemprato counters with a body kick that stops Corrida in his tracks momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Corrida.
Contemprato takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Corrida.
A leg kick checked by Contemprato.
Corrida moves into range and connects with a jab.
Corrida lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Contemprato slips under a jab from Corrida.
Contemprato looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Juan Corrida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corrida ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Corrida misses with a leg kick
and Contemprato counters with a left to the body.
Contemprato chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Contemprato checks the leg kick.
Contemprato appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Corrida throws a lazy right hand but Contemprato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Contemprato on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Corrida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Contemprato manages to avoid it.
Corrida 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.
Corrida looks for a takedown but Contemprato sprawls well.
Noel Contemprato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Corrida.
A low kick from Corrida misses
and Corrida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Corrida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Contemprato. That did some damage!
A low kick from Corrida misses
and Corrida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corrida lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Corrida throws a nice outside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Corrida.
As Corrida looks to move away, Contemprato throws a big counter combo but Corrida just gets out of the way.
Corrida throws a shot to the body.
Corrida throws a front kick aimed at Contemprato's knee but Contemprato avoids it well.
Contemprato is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Corrida throws a low kick, looking for Contemprato's leg but Contemprato calmly moves out of range.
Corrida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Contemprato.
Corrida throws a leg kick but Contemprato checks it.
Corrida tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Corrida thumps Contemprato with a low kick.#T4#
Corrida jabs at Contemprato's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Corrida, as that shot connected.
Corrida throws a low kick, looking for Contemprato's leg but Contemprato calmly moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corrida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body kick from Corrida.
Contemprato throws a low kick but Corrida avoids it.
Corrida scores with a body shot.
Corrida misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Contemprato misses its target.
Contemprato avoids the head kick by Corrida.
Corrida motions for Contemprato to come forward. Corrida throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Corrida tries a head kick but it misses.
Contemprato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corrida.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Corrida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Noel Contemprato's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Contemprato. Corrida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corrida scores with a body shot.
Corrida misses with a leg kick
and Contemprato counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Corrida.
Corrida throws a leg kick which misses Contemprato's front leg but catches the back leg as Contemprato tries to avoid it.
Corrida scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Corrida plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Corrida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corrida looks for a takedown but Contemprato sprawls well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Contemprato. #T1#
Corrida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Contemprato.
Contemprato avoids the body shot from Corrida.
Juan Corrida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Contemprato misses with a wild body shot.
Contemprato misses with a straight right.
Corrida motions for Contemprato to come forward. Corrida throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Corrida moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Contemprato lands a glancing blow to the side of Corrida's head.
Corrida lands a jab to the nose.
Corrida fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Contemprato checks it well.
Contemprato loads up on a big right hand but Corrida slips the punch.
Contemprato throws a looping overhand right but Corrida ducks down to avoid it.
Corrida only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Corrida tries to work over Contemprato's front leg with a kick but Contemprato checks it.
Juan Corrida is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Corrida scores with a leg kick.
Contemprato throws a good cross that connects.
Corrida misses with a body kick.
Contemprato connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corrida moves out of range of the body kick.
Corrida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corrida rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Contemprato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab from Corrida.
Contemprato blocks a low kick nicely.
Contemprato throws a big counter combination but Corrida scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Contemprato looks to land a right hand but Corrida moved out of range.
Corrida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Contemprato manages to avoid it.
Corrida defending well as Contemprato loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Corrida misses with a jab to the body
and Contemprato counters with a nice uppercut.
Contemprato lands a two punch combo.
#ROC#
Corrida is rocked!
Corrida tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Contemprato defends well and Corrida ends up having to push Contemprato into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Corrida is still on wobbly legs! Can Contemprato finish him?
Contemprato throws an overhand right that lands on Corrida's shoulder, as Corrida tries to avoid the shot.
Corrida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Contemprato appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Corrida throws a head kick but Contemprato moves out of range.
Contemprato lands a right hook to the body.
Contemprato is looking to slow Corrida down with leg kicks.
Noel Contemprato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corrida ducks under a wild hook from Contemprato.
Corrida slips a straight right by Contemprato.
Corrida seems to have recovered his senses.
Contemprato checks a low kick from Corrida.
Contemprato takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Corrida connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Corrida avoids the head kick by Contemprato.
Corrida doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Contemprato misses with a lunging right hand
and Corrida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Contemprato takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Corrida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Contemprato manages to avoid it.
Contemprato looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Corrida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Contemprato.
Corrida lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Corrida throws a low kick but Contemprato moves out of range easily.
Contemprato throwing a counter right hand but Corrida manages to avoid it.
Corrida misses with a leg kick.
Corrida misses with a wild body shot.
Contemprato misses with a wild body shot.
Corrida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corrida connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Contemprato checks a low kick from Corrida.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Noel Contemprato.
Well Corrida has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Corrida!
A very excited looking Juan Corrida rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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