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CFC 343: Simpson vs Lester PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bv Rasp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geoffery Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reynolds has chosen Mortal Kombat as his entrance music. Bv Rasp has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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202 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bv Rasp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Geoffery Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasp lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reynolds is defended easily by Rasp.
Rasp closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Reynolds trying to control here.
Rasp is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Reynolds looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reynolds has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rasp is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rasp maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Reynolds could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Rasp has cracked it and Reynolds is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Rasp!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bv Rasp!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between El Chihuahua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claude Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chihuahua might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cypress Hill - Rise Up. Thompson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Goldie - by ASAP Rocky kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, El Chihuahua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Claude Thompson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chihuahua.
Thompson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chihuahua.
Thompson misses with a hook
and Chihuahua counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Thompson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chihuahua manages to avoid it.
Thompson cracks the inside of Chihuahua's front leg.
Thompson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chihuahua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thompson.
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chihuahua circles away quickly and effectively.
Thompson misses with a hook.
Chihuahua moves forwards but Thompson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson blocks a head kick by Chihuahua.
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thompson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thompson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thompson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chihuahua.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chihuahua defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thompson.
A punch combination from Chihuahua misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson stuns Chihuahua with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thompson dives in and grabs Chihuahua's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chihuahua pushes down on Thompson's head and hops out.
Thompson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thompson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Chihuahua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thompson.
Thompson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thompson pushing down on Chihuahua's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thompson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chihuahua keeps working.
Thompson wants to free his trapped foot but Chihuahua is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thompson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chihuahua defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thompson 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.
Thompson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chihuahua defending well though.
Chihuahua is looking to escape.
Chihuahua keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Thompson connects with a nice short shot to Chihuahua's temple.
Chihuahua on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chihuahua tries to get out of the position.
Thompson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thompson works his way into full mount!
Thompson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Thompson quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Thompson but it's paid off an Chihuahua is forced to tap! Nice work by Thompson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Claude Thompson!
A victorious Claude Thompson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Rutecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutecki kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Remember the Name. Jones has chosen Filter - Hey Man, Nice Shot as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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178 lbs
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171 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 44 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dexter Rutecki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Jones!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Rutecki.
Sloppy strikes from Rutecki. Those never looked like landing.
Rutecki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rutecki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rutecki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rutecki throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Rutecki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jones seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jones postures up in Rutecki's guard and throws a big left but Rutecki blocks it.
Rutecki keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutecki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rutecki is wriggling around but Jones manages to pass to half guard.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rutecki wants to get back to his feet.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jones drops an elbow to the side of Rutecki's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutecki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Jones there.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rutecki is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones prevents Rutecki from standing back up.
Jones winds up and cracks Rutecki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rutecki wants to get back to his feet.
Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones working Rutecki over with strikes.
Rutecki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jones pushes down on Rutecki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jones trying to control but Rutecki is having none of it.
Jones prevents Rutecki from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but Rutecki is having none of it.
Jones working away from the top, dropping strikes.
A nice elbow there by Jones.
Jones has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rutecki's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones cracks Rutecki with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rutecki gets back to half guard.
Rutecki is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones winds up and cracks Rutecki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rutecki.
Rutecki is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Rutecki is looking to chop away at Jones's legs.
Rutecki misses with a few strikes there.
Rutecki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Rutecki moved away.
Rutecki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rutecki throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rutecki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rutecki throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jones lands with a straight right. Rutecki didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jones. Rutecki shrugs it off though.
Rutecki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Rutecki.
Jones tests Rutecki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rutecki swivels and escapes.
Rutecki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Jones with a jab.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Rutecki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Dexter Rutecki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rutecki throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Rutecki throws a sloppy head kick
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Andrew Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutecki throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Rutecki misses with a body shot.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Rutecki off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutecki misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones cracks Rutecki with a nice body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Jones.
Rutecki is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Rutecki misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Rutecki is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Rutecki tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Rutecki tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Rutecki fails to land.
Rutecki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Rutecki.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rutecki fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Rutecki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones looking to stall.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Rutecki's ribcage. Rutecki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rutecki has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Rutecki gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
Jones displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rutecki up against the cage.
Rutecki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rutecki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Rutecki's front leg but catches the back leg as Rutecki tries to avoid it.
Rutecki just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutecki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutecki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutecki looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rutecki circles away.
Dexter Rutecki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutecki throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jones scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rutecki on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rutecki on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jones cracks Rutecki with a big elbow.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Check out the look on Jones's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones scoring with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rutecki has time to react.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rutecki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Rutecki misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
Rutecki wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Rutecki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Rutecki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rutecki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jones with a nice cross.
Rutecki wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Rutecki tries to sprawl but Jones drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones working Rutecki over with strikes.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rutecki keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Rutecki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.
Jones throws a strike but Rutecki avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rutecki's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.
Rutecki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones is looking for a kimura but Rutecki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Rutecki tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Rutecki defends the submission attempt.
Jones winds up and cracks Rutecki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Jones there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutecki wants to get back to his feet.
Jones working over Rutecki with some ground and pound. Rutecki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Andrew Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones prevents Rutecki from improving his position.
Jones is nestled in close to Rutecki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rutecki sees it coming and defends easily.
Rutecki wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Jones winds up and cracks Rutecki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rutecki wants to get back to his feet.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Dexter Rutecki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones wants to control but Rutecki is keeping him busy.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones works his way into full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Jones!
Andrew Jones managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stromile Farseer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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217 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stromile Farseer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wanderlei Silva!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Farseer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Farseer.
Farseer wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Farseer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Farseer is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Silva reverses the position - he's now on top in Farseer's guard.
Farseer pulls Silva in to control the position.
Farseer controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Silva preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farseer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard.
Farseer throws a strike but Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Farseer is adopting a defensive guard.
Silva wants to stand but Farseer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Silva being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farseer trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Stromile Farseer has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A swing and a miss from Silva.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Farseer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Farseer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Farseer off to one side.
Farseer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Farseer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farseer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Silva throws a hook but Farseer blocks it.
Farseer throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Silva staying out of range there.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Farseer scores with a hook to the body. Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stromile Farseer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farseer defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Wanderlei Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva lands a nice hook to Farseer's body. Farseer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Farseer shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Farseer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stromile Farseer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Farseer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Farseer darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stromile Farseer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Farseer throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva.
Farseer lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Farseer.
Farseer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Farseer tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Farseer shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Farseer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stromile Farseer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva lands a head shot.
Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Farseer is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva slips under a jab.
Silva connects with a body shot that sends Farseer's belly button to the back.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Farseer.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Farseer.
Silva thows a body kick. Farseer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Farseer misses with a wild combination.
Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Farseer catches Silva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Silva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Farseer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Farseer misses with a looping right.
Farseer misses with a body punch
and Silva counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a jab when Farseer was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Silva misses with a hook. Farseer ducked under it nicely.
Farseer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stromile Farseer is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Farseer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Farseer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Farseer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Farseer on that attempt.
Farseer misses with an uppercut
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A jab from Farseer misses.
Farseer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Farseer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Farseer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farseer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Farseer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
Silva thuds a left hand into Farseer's body.
Farseer tries to land a front kick but Silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Farseer off balance momentarily.
Silva misses with a hook. Farseer ducked under it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Farseer.
Silva gets a clinch.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farseer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silva stalling in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Farseer's face.
It looks like Stromile Farseer has been cut.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
Farseer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Farseer is blocking nicely.
Silva will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Farseer up against the cage.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Farseer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva.
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Farseer's ribcage.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Farseer backwards.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva drops Farseer with a big knee straight up the middle! Farseer is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderlei Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stromile Farseer'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Silva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Farseer is rocked!
Farseer misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Farseer wants to clinch.
Farseer throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Farseer avoids the body shot from Silva.
Farseer swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Farseer tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Farseer misses with a right hand
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Farseer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Farseer off to one side.
An inside leg kick lands from Silva.
Silva is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Farseer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Silva feints and then cracks Farseer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Farseer down.
Farseer drops his hands momentarily and Silva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Farseer moves away from the strike by Silva.
Farseer looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Farseer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva cracks Farseer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oh Farseer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Silva!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farseer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Silva slips under a jab.
Farseer shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stromile Farseer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a jab to Farseer's midsection.
Farseer seems to have got his legs back now.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Farseer.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Farseer ducks down to avoid it.
Farseer looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Farseer has a takedown stuffed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farseer. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva misses with a hook.
Silva lands a body shot.
Farseer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Farseer persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva throws a half hearted mid kick.
Silva jabs at Farseer's body.
Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands an overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Farseer.
A shot to the liver by Silva. Beautiful body shot.
Farseer slips a straight right by Silva.
Farseer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silva cracks Farseer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Farseer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Farseer swinging wildly here.
Farseer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Farseer.
Farseer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Farseer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Farseer misses.
Farseer throws a big shot that misses.
Farseer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farseer misses with a body punch
and Silva finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Silva scores with a jab to the head.
Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Farseer's calf.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva scores with a punch to the head.
Farseer loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Farseer shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wanderlei Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silva 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wanderlei Silva!
Wanderlei Silva decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Avon Stringer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Zaromskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Stringer might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Loner. Zaromskis has chosen Moment of Peace as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Avon Stringer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martin Zaromskis!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaromskis throws a hook but Stringer avoids it easily.
Stringer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zaromskis's head.
Stringer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Stringer throws a leg kick that misses.
Stringer looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaromskis is just out of range.
Stringer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stringer misses with an uppercut.
Stringer scoring well with a low kick there.
Stringer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaromskis manages to avoid it.
Zaromskis 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.
A big right from Zaromskis misses.
Zaromskis staying out of range there.
Stringer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zaromskis connects with a body shot that sends Stringer's belly button to the back.
Stringer connects with a solid leg kick.
Zaromskis jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Stringer.
Stringer is looking to chop away at Zaromskis's legs.
Zaromskis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stringer.
Stringer takes a swing at Zaromskis's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaromskis scoring well with a low kick there.
Zaromskis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stringer at a distance.
Stringer looks for the body kick but Zaromskis saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Stringer.
Zaromskis cracks Stringer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A combination from Zaromskis does no damage.
Zaromskis looks to land a right hand but Stringer moved out of range.
Stringer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zaromskis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stringer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaromskis does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stringer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zaromskis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stringer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stringer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zaromskis throws a wild body kick that Stringer sees coming a mile off.
Stringer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stringer misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stringer misses with a low kick.
Stringer scores with a spinning back kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaromskis throws out a powerful jab.
Stringer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stringer tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaromskis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zaromskis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zaromskis lands a lovely overhand right.
Stringer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zaromskis misses with a double jab.
Stringer moves out of range as Zaromskis throws a body kick.
Nice body kick from Stringer.
Zaromskis lands with a shot to the body.
Zaromskis scores with a push kick.
Stringer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zaromskis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stringer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stringer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zaromskis throws a shot to the body.
Stringer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stringer slips a straight right by Zaromskis.
Zaromskis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stringer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An inside leg kick from Zaromskis misses.
Stringer throws a lazy head kick
and Zaromskis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stringer's knee momentarily.
Zaromskis blocks the body kick.
Stringer throws a leg kick
enabling Zaromskis to counter with a crisp jab.
A leg kick checked by Zaromskis.
Stringer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zaromskis finds it's way round the side to connect with Stringer's head.
Stringer thows a body shot but no joy.
Stringer misses with a looping right.
Decent striking displayed by Stringer there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis connects with a body shot that sends Stringer's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaromskis checks the leg kick.
Zaromskis blocks a leg kick.
Zaromskis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stringer throws out the jab.
Zaromskis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stringer.
Stringer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zaromskis.
Stringer tries to clinch up but Zaromskis circles away and keeps his distance.
Zaromskis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stringer throws a body kick that misses.
Zaromskis misses with a low kick.
Stringer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaromskis.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zaromskis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stringer.
Good exchange - Zaromskis coming out on top.
Stringer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Stringer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stringer moves out of range of the body kick from Zaromskis.
Zaromskis slips a jab from Stringer.
Stringer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaromskis.
Stringer lands a jab to the head.
Stringer wants to land a leg kick but Zaromskis is out of range.
Stringer takes one on the button.
Stringer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zaromskis to score with a decent uppercut.
Zaromskis misses with an uppercut.
Stringer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stringer throws a leg kick
and Zaromskis counters with a low kick, right behind Stringer 's knee.
Stringer misses with a kick to the body
and Zaromskis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zaromskis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stringer.
Stringer misses with a body kick.
Stringer is looking to score with low kicks.
Stringer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stringer lands with a kick to the temple. Zaromskis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stringer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaromskis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Stringer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stringer.
Zaromskis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stringer throws a head kick that misses.
Zaromskis slips a straight right by Stringer.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zaromskis. That's going to slow Stringer down.
Stringer misses with a hook. Zaromskis ducked under it nicely.
Zaromskis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stringer throws a leg kick
and Zaromskis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zaromskis tries to land a front kick but Stringer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zaromskis avoids the body shot from Stringer.
Stringer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaromskis.
Zaromskis is looking to chop away at Stringer's legs.
Stringer dodges the punch combination from Zaromskis.
Stringer moves out of range as Zaromskis throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis checks a leg kick.
Stringer takes a swing at Zaromskis's ribcage but misses.
Stringer throws the left hand but Zaromskis avoids the punch easily.
Zaromskis throws a sloppy head kick and Stringer moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaromskis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stringer throws a head kick that half lands.
Stringer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zaromskis throws a big shot that misses.
Zaromskis 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.
Nice body kick from Zaromskis.
Nice uppercut lands for Zaromskis. That snapped Stringer's head back.
Zaromskis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stringer.
Stringer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zaromskis lands a glancing blow to the side of Stringer's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stringer misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Zaromskis.
Stringer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stringer takes a swing at Zaromskis's ribcage but misses.
Zaromskis thumps Stringer with a low kick.
Zaromskis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stringer.
Stringer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zaromskis to score with a decent uppercut.
Stringer misses with a wild body shot.
Zaromskis connects with an inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Zaromskis finds it's target.
Stringer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zaromskis is out of range and Stringer settles back down.
Zaromskis connects with a looping right hand.
A head kick misses from Stringer.
Zaromskis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stringer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zaromskis scores with a hook to the body. Stringer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stringer throws the left hand but Zaromskis avoids the punch easily.
Zaromskis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stringer.
A clash of legs there as Zaromskis blocks the low kick.
Stringer throws a leg kick
letting Zaromskis counter with a right hand.
Zaromskis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A punch combination from Zaromskis misses.
Stringer throws an off balance right hand
and Zaromskis counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stringer throws a hook but Zaromskis blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaromskis. Stringer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stringer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stringer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stringer misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zaromskis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaromskis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zaromskis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stringer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Martin Zaromskis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Zaromskis is looking to land body kicks.
Stringer misses with a body kick.
That kick from Zaromskis tenderised Stringer's leg. Stringer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stringer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stringer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stringer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaromskis.
No joy there for Stringer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stringer connects with the punch.
Zaromskis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stringer on the side of the head.
Zaromskis checks a leg kick nicely.
Zaromskis misses with a straight left.
Stringer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zaromskis avoids the head kick by Stringer.
Stringer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A low kick from Stringer is predictable there
and Zaromskis counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stringer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zaromskis's head.
Avon Stringer is winning the standup battle so far.
Zaromskis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stringer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zaromskis can pounce on him.
Stringer is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick by Stringer misses
and Zaromskis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zaromskis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stringer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zaromskis.
Zaromskis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zaromskis winds up and cracks Stringer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zaromskis looks to land a strike but Stringer avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stringer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zaromskis stops Stringer from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zaromskis postures up in Stringer's guard and throws a big left but Stringer blocks it.
Zaromskis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stringer wants to get back to his feet but Zaromskis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stringer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stringer wants to get back to his feet but Zaromskis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zaromskis is looking to work some ground and pound but Stringer has wrist control.
Stringer has his foot on Zaromskis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zaromskis works his way back into a safe position though.
Zaromskis forces his way into half guard.
Stringer tries to roll over but Zaromskis keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stringer has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zaromskis lands a nice short elbow.
Zaromskis passes to full mount!
Zaromskis scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stringer?
Zaromskis lands with some strikes.
Zaromskis tries to control but Stringer wriggling away.
Zaromskis postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stringer looks a forlorn figure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stringer is squirming around, avoiding Zaromskis's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stringer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaromskis wants to pass to mount but Stringer is defending the position.
Stringer tries to roll over but Zaromskis keeps him under control.
Zaromskis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stringer defends it well.
Zaromskis is looking to stall here but Stringer recovers full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zaromskis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stringer's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Zaromskis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zaromskis 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Martin Zaromskis!
A victorious Martin Zaromskis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mega Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is It's A Fight. Funkyama has chosen Bon Jovi: Bad Medicine as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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169 lbs
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145 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andy Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mega Funkyama!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Funkyama misses the target.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Funkyama misses with the combination.
Funkyama tried to score with a low kick but Johnson checks it.
Funkyama tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Funkyama ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Funkyama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Funkyama cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
Johnson lands a jab to Funkyama's midsection.
Funkyama lands the left hand.
Johnson looking to score a takedown here. Funkyama is defending well but Johnson drives through and ends up in Funkyama's guard.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Funkyama is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Johnson!
Funkyama is trying to control here but Johnson has managed to regain half guard.
Funkyama not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson tries to roll over but Funkyama keeps him under control.
Johnson trying to hold on to Funkyama's head to control him but Funkyama postures up.
Funkyama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson is concentrating on defense, preventing Funkyama from advancing position.
Funkyama is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Funkyama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Funkyama seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
Funkyama tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Funkyama is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Funkyama is still trying to improve position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funkyama preventing the sweep.
Funkyama trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson controlling Funkyama's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama throws an elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Funkyama's guard. Nice move by Johnson!
Funkyama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Funkyama works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Funkyama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Funkyama's head.
Johnson won't allow Funkyama to sweep him here.
Johnson trying to control but Funkyama is working from the bottom.
Funkyama wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Funkyama working for submissions but it's allowed Johnson to get to half guard.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Funkyama trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Funkyama is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Johnson is staying active.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Funkyama scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson tries to move into range but Funkyama moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Funkyama takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
Funkyama shoots in and bounces Johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Funkyama throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Funkyama controls the pace.
Funkyama postures up.
Funkyama is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson controlling Funkyama's posture.
Johnson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We're going to have a standup here because Andy Johnson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nice takedown defense from Funkyama. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Funkyama moves away.
Mega Funkyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funkyama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Funkyama checks it.
Funkyama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Funkyama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Funkyama counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funkyama sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Johnson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Funkyama tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Johnson is not content to let Funkyama control the position.
Johnson is trying to control Funkyama's posture but Funkyama avoids it.
Johnson is not content to let Funkyama control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama taking a break here but Johnson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Funkyama 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.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Funkyama has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Funkyama passes to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Johnson wants to hold on but Funkyama pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Funkyama passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mega Funkyama 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. This is the final round!
Funkyama swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Funkyama to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Funkyama scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Funkyama is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Johnson's half guard.
Funkyama is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Johnson!
Johnson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Funkyama wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
Funkyama raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
Funkyama is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Funkyama lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Funkyama scoring with strikes but Johnson is staying in there.
Funkyama postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Johnson looks a forlorn figure.
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Funkyama has a good base and remains in mount.
Johnson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
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!
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Funkyama sits in half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Funkyama. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Funkyama is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Funkyama looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Funkyama sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Funkyama trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Funkyama is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to roll over but Funkyama keeps him under control.
Johnson is looking to control Funkyama's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Funkyama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Funkyama throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson throws a head kick that half lands.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Funkyama keeps it at a distance.
Funkyama bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.
A telegraphed right hand from Funkyama misses the target.
Funkyama throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Funkyama avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Funkyama lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funkyama lands a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Funkyama throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Funkyama punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson throws a jab when Funkyama was well out of range.
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Funkyama checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mega Funkyama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Funkyama 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mega Funkyama!
Mega Funkyama gave a mention to Boondock Supplement Factory in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Knuckle Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Watanabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone comes to the cage accompanied by Gimme Shelter. Watanabe has chosen Love Hate Love as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
147 lbs
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32
145 lbs
21 - 9 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 2, fighting out of London, Knuckle Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kenji Watanabe!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Watanabe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Watanabe throws the kick towards the body but Stone avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Stone misses the target.
Watanabe has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Watanabe.
Stone moves out of range as Watanabe throws a body kick.
Stone looks to score with a jab to the body but Watanabe is just out of range.
Watanabe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stone slips under a jab from Watanabe.
Watanabe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Watanabe throws a push kick but Stone slaps the foot to one side.
Stone moves out of range of the body kick.
Watanabe misses with a straight left.
Stone thows a body shot but no joy.
Watanabe swings widly with a right hand
and Stone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone misses the shot to the body.
Watanabe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Watanabe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stone.
A low kick from Stone is predictable there
and Watanabe counters with a nice body kick.
Watanabe avoids the head kick by Stone.
Stone misses with a wild combination.
Watanabe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Crunch! Watanabe slams his shin into Stone's torso.
Watanabe ducks under a wild hook from Stone.
Watanabe lands with a nice body kick.
Watanabe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stone looks to score with a jab to the body but Watanabe is just out of range.
Watanabe tries to land a front kick but Stone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Watanabe fails with a takedown attempt.
Watanabe checks a low kick from Stone.
Watanabe is looking to land body kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stone motions for Watanabe to come forward. Stone throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab from Watanabe.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Watanabe.
Watanabe loads up on a big right hand but Stone slips the punch.
Stone looks to score with a jab to the body but Watanabe is just out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Watanabe.
Watanabe misses with a low kick.
Stone finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe throws a chopping leg kick but Stone manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stone moves out of range of the strikes.
Watanabe lands with a cross.
Stone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Watanabe at a distance.
Stone checks a low kick from Watanabe.
Watanabe thows a body shot but no joy.
Stone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Watanabe.
Stone throws out a powerful jab.
Watanabe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Watanabe misses with an uppercut. Stone saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Watanabe.
No luck for Watanabe with that takedown attempt.
Watanabe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stone to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Kenji Watanabe has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Stone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stone cracks Watanabe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Some bone on bone action there as Stone checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stone throws a jab but it's blocked by Watanabe.
Watanabe missing with a left hand there. Stone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stone misses with a straight right.
Kenji Watanabe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watanabe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stone's sensitive parts.
The fighters circling - Stone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Watanabe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Watanabe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Watanabe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stone lands with a good body shot.
Stone looks to land a right hand but Watanabe moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Knuckle Stone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenji Watanabe's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Watanabe connects with a crisp jab.
Watanabe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Watanabe throws a head kick that misses.
Stone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Watanabe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Watanabe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stone checks it well.
Watanabe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Watanabe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Watanabe is looking to chop away at Stone's legs.
Watanabe connects with a solid leg kick.
Watanabe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Watanabe connects with a solid leg kick.
Stone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watanabe misses with a right hand
letting Stone counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Watanabe.
Stone will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Stone tests Watanabe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stone throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Watanabe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stone.
Watanabe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stone eats them both and turns towards Watanabe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kenji Watanabe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Watanabe throws a push kick but Stone slaps the foot to one side.
Watanabe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Watanabe throws a series of punches but Stone moves out of range.
Watanabe checks the leg kick.
Watanabe scores with a nice head shot.
Stone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Watanabe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Stone.
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!
Stone misses with a looping right.
Watanabe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Watanabe scores with a nice right hand.
Watanabe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stone.
Watanabe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Watanabe connects with a looping right hand.
Stone missing with a left hand there. Watanabe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stone takes a swing at Watanabe's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stone. That's going to slow Watanabe down.
Stone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stone throws a head kick but Watanabe moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Watanabe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe pushes Stone away with a front kick.
Watanabe is looking to clinch.
Stone misses with a low kick.
Stone looks to land a right hand but Watanabe moved out of range.
Stone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Watanabe.
Jab, jab by Stone - just one landing.
Stone misses with a low kick.
Watanabe misses the jab.
Jab, jab by Watanabe - just one landing.
Watanabe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Watanabe misses with a double jab
and Stone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone throws a leg kick that misses.
Stone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Watanabe cracks the inside of Stone's front leg.
Stone throws a leg kick
and Watanabe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
I was talking to Stone's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watanabe misses with a knee strike.
Stone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Watanabe tries to land a knee to the head but Stone blocks with his arms.
Watanabe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Watanabe backwards.
A short right from Stone.
Watanabe is pushing Stone up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Watanabe misses with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Watanabe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stone lands a body punch.
Stone lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kenji Watanabe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kenji Watanabe'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!
Watanabe throws a front kick that sends Stone stumbling back into the cage.
Stone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Watanabe on the side of the head.
Stone lunges at Watanabe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Watanabe's hand.
Watanabe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stone throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stone.
Stone throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Watanabe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stone jabs at Watanabe's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stone.
Some bone on bone action there as Watanabe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Watanabe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Watanabe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone moves out of range as Watanabe throws a body kick.
Stone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Watanabe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stone throws a big shot that misses.
Watanabe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Watanabe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stone.
Stone throws a right and a left that Watanabe avoids nicely.
Watanabe connects with an inside leg kick.
Stone swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Watanabe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Watanabe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stone.
Good shot there by Stone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone lands a lovely overhand right.
Watanabe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stone throws a sloppy head kick and Watanabe moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stone on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Watanabe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stone fakes the leg kick and cracks Watanabe in the body.
Watanabe tries a low kick but Stone avoids it.
Watanabe moves away from the strike by Stone.
Stone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Watanabe's sensitive parts.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Watanabe.
Stone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stone misses with a series of wild punches.
Watanabe 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe tries to land a front kick but Stone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stone connects with a right hand. Watanabe shakes it off.
Watanabe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Watanabe avoids the body shot from Stone.
Watanabe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stone in his tracks.
Watanabe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stone's jab looks to have found its range, popping Watanabe under the eye.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stone.
Stone throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Watanabe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Watanabe pushes Stone away with a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone throws a front kick aimed at Watanabe's knee but Watanabe avoids it well.
Watanabe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Watanabe misses with a knee strike.
Stone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stone scores with a leg kick.
Watanabe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watanabe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stone on the side of the head.
Watanabe swings widly with a right hand
and Stone counters with a slapping leg kick.
Watanabe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stone.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stone misses with an uppercut.
Stone with a hook.
Stone stuns Watanabe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Knuckle Stone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stone 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Knuckle Stone!
A relieved looking Knuckle Stone thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and VinniJay Acunia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montana comes to the cage accompanied by Push It To The Limit. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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33
176 lbs
35 - 17 - 0 |
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33
181 lbs
30 - 10 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Montana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, VinniJay Acunia!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montana takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Acunia throws an overhand right that lands on Montana's shoulder, as Montana tries to avoid the shot.
Acunia feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Montana's calf.
A clash of legs there as Montana blocks the low kick.
Acunia scores with a jab.
VinniJay Acunia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Acunia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Acunia throws a leg kick but Montana moved away.
Montana lands the left hand.
Montana looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Acunia lands the left hand.
Acunia throws a leg kick
and Montana makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Acunia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Montana scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Acunia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Acunia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Acunia, right into the meat.
Montana on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Acunia scores with a push kick.
Acunia moves out of range of the strikes.
Acunia lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Acunia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montana pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice body punch from Acunia.
Acunia misses with a hook. Montana ducked under it nicely.
Acunia wants to slow Montana down by chopping away at his legs.
Acunia scoring well with a low kick there.
Acunia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Acunia throws a jab when Montana was well out of range.
Acunia walks into a straight right hand from Montana.
Acunia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Montana lands a nice shot to the body.
Acunia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Montana looks to throw the jab but Acunia is out of range.
Acunia moves out of range of the body kick.
Montana takes a swing at Acunia's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acunia misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Acunia throws a sloppy head kick and Montana moves out of range easily.
Acunia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montana.
Acunia throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Montana on the side of the head.
Acunia throws a head kick that misses
and Montana makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Acunia.
Montana throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Acunia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Montana checks a leg kick.
Montana avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Montana tries to move into range but Acunia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Montana checks the leg kick nicely there.
Acunia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Acunia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Montana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Acunia 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 Montana has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Montana and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Montana thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Montana takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Acunia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Acunia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Montana slips under a jab from Acunia.
Montana throws a nice outside leg kick.
Montana avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Acunia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like VinniJay Acunia has been cut.
Acunia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Acunia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Montana counters with a good, hard body kick but Acunia shrugs it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Montana. Acunia does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Acunia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good leg kick by Acunia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Acunia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montana.
Montana slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A cross from Acunia lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana swings for the body but Acunia moves out of range.
Acunia throws a hook to the side of Montana's head but Montana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Acunia tries a head kick but it misses.
Acunia connects with a leg kick. Montana looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Montana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Acunia takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Montana moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Montana is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Montana checks a leg kick nicely.
Montana showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Acunia.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Montana, right into the meat.
Acunia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Montana stuns Acunia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Acunia. Montana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Acunia loads up on a big right hand but Montana slips the punch.
Acunia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montana moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
VinniJay Acunia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on VinniJay Acunia's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Montana lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Montana moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Montana missing with a left hand there. Acunia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Acunia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Acunia keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Montana misses with a body shot.
Acunia throws a leg kick but Montana moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Acunia misses the target.
Acunia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Montana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Acunia throws a series of punches but Montana avoids them all with ease.
Acunia swings for the body but Montana moves out of range.
Acunia throws a sloppy head kick and Montana moves out of range easily.
A clash of legs there as Montana blocks the low kick.
Nice cross by Acunia.
Montana misses with a body shot.
Montana checks a leg kick.
Acunia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acunia motions for Montana to come forward. Acunia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Montana connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Acunia misses with a leg kick.
Montana throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Acunia thows a leg kick but Montana checks it
and Montana counters with a body kick that stops Acunia in his tracks momentarily.
Montana moves out of range of the strikes.
Acunia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Montana finds it's way round the side to connect with Acunia's head.
Acunia moves away from the strike by Montana.
Acunia walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Montana checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Montana moves out of range of the strikes.
VinniJay Acunia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Acunia throws a leg kick
and Montana counters with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montana fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Acunia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Montana looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Montana scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Montana throws the kick towards the body but Acunia avoids it.
Acunia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acunia connects with an inside leg kick.
Acunia swings for the body but Montana moves out of range.
Acunia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Acunia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Acunia tries to work over Montana's front leg with a kick but Montana checks it.
Acunia is looking to chop away at Montana's legs.
Montana cracks Acunia with a right hand to the side of the head.
Montana on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Acunia. Acunia obviously looking to wear him down.
Acunia takes one on the button.
Acunia lands a jab.
Acunia throws a good cross that connects.
Montana takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Montana scores with a kick to the midsection.
Acunia is breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick from Montana misses.
Acunia misses with a low kick as Montana jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Montana checks a leg kick.
Montana lands a nice leg kick that just misses Acunia's sensitive parts.
Montana lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jab by Montana.
Acunia thows a leg kick but Montana checks it
and Montana counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Montana moves away from the strike by Acunia.
Montana's jab looks to have found its range, popping Acunia under the eye.
Montana lands a jab to Acunia's midsection.
Montana changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Montana throws a nice inside leg kick.
Montana lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Acunia at a distance.
Montana scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Acunia takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Acunia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Montana scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Acunia finds it's way through Montana's defenses.
Montana scores with a kick to the midsection.
Montana connects with a body shot.
Acunia steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Montana. That one must have hurt.
Montana scores with a hook to the body. Acunia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Acunia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Montana lands a jab to the head.
Montana tests Acunia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Montana moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Acunia tries to move into range but Montana moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Montana lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Montana looks to land a right hand but Acunia moved out of range.
Acunia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Acunia throws a leg kick but Montana checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Montana dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on VinniJay Acunia's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Montana slips under a jab from Acunia.
Acunia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Montana in his tracks.
Montana scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Montana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Acunia.
Montana keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Montana with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Acunia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Acunia misses with a body kick.
Acunia just misses with a punch to the body.
Montana smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Acunia has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Montana.
Acunia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Montana.
Montana lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Acunia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Acunia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Montana connects with a good right hand that stumbles Acunia. Acunia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A low kick from Acunia misses
and Montana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Acunia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acunia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Montana counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Acunia! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Montana!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Montana!
An out of breath Antonio Montana thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moe Lester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lester comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Twisted kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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156 lbs
41 - 17 - 0 |
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150 lbs
34 - 17 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Homer Simpson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Moe Lester!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson misses with a straight right.
Simpson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simpson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moe Lester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lester checks a leg kick nicely.
Lester misses with a straight left.
Simpson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lester looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Simpson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lester lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lester 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.
Nice cross by Lester.
Nice defenses there by Simpson.
A good leg kick by Simpson.
Lester throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simpson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lester tries to land a leg kick but Simpson saw it coming and moves away.
Lester is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Simpson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Simpson, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Simpson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lester throws a body punch but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick from Lester misses
and Simpson counters with a one-two to the body.
Simpson misses with a hook.
Simpson lands with a cross.
Simpson misses with a series of wild punches.
Simpson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simpson.
Simpson throws a push kick but Lester slaps the foot to one side.
Lester misses with a kick to the body.
Lester keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lester throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester lands with a shot to the body.
Lester misses the shot to the body.
Lester misses with an attempted mid kick.
Simpson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Lester.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lester misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simpson throws a chopping leg kick but Lester manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lester on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lester is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Simpson rather than just go for the knockout.
Lester shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lester cracks Simpson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lester lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Simpson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Simpson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lester's head backwards.
Lester is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws an off balance right hand
and Lester counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Simpson throws a leg kick but Lester moved away.
Lester tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simpson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lester fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Simpson takes one to the chin there.
Lester fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Simpson checks it well.
Lester takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lester throws a chopping leg kick but Simpson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Simpson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lester's sensitive parts.
Simpson lands a jab.
Lester cracks Simpson with an open hand slap.
Simpson cracks the inside of Lester's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester throws out a leg kick but Simpson moves out of range and Lester only half commits.
Lester throws a head kick that misses
and Simpson counters with a nice uppercut.
Lester lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lester rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simpson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Simpson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lester looks to throw the jab but Simpson is out of range.
Simpson throws a leg kick but Lester checks it.
Lester lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simpson circles away quickly and effectively.
Lester misses with a body shot.
Simpson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lester scores with a hook to the body. Simpson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simpson throws a series of punches but Lester avoids them all with ease.
Lester loads up on a big right hand but Simpson slips the punch.
Lester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simpson.
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 Homer Simpson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lester misses the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lester.
Lester takes a swing at Simpson's ribcage but misses.
Simpson slips a jab from Lester.
Simpson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Simpson misses with a looping left.
Lester moves into the clinch.
Simpson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lester moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lester connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Simpson momentarily.
Simpson misses with a wild body shot.
Simpson throws a leg kick which misses Lester's front leg but catches the back leg as Lester tries to avoid it.
Simpson checks the leg kick.
Simpson moves out of range of the body kick from Lester.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simpson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lester.
Simpson blocks a head kick by Lester.
Lester lands a head kick!
Simpson thuds a left hand into Lester's body.
Lester looks to throw the jab but Simpson is out of range.
Lester looks for the body kick but Simpson saw that one coming.
Simpson swats away the attempt to clinch by Lester.
Lester throws a leg kick that is checked
and Simpson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lester throws a leg kick but Simpson moved away.
Lester connects with a body shot.
Lester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simpson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Simpson.
Good standup being displayed there by Lester as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lester's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Some bone on bone action there as Lester checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Simpson moves away from the strike by Lester.
Nice body kick there by Simpson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lester scores with a spinning back kick!
Lester misses with a low kick.
Simpson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lester misses with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Lester misses its intended target.
Lester misses with a low kick.
Lester scores with a head kick.
Jab, jab by Lester - just one landing.
Nice defenses there by Lester.
A left lands for Lester.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson works the jab nicely.
A head kick misses from Lester.
Nice shot by Simpson.
Simpson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Simpson misses with a low kick as Lester jumps back.
A left lands for Simpson.
Simpson misses with a looping right.
Simpson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lester has time to react.
Lester lands a body shot.
Simpson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lester.
Simpson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lester.
Lester takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester misses with a low kick.
Simpson is looking to chop away at Lester's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lester wants to clinch up but Simpson keeps it at a distance.
Lester lands a nice looking body shot.
Lester thumps Simpson with a low kick.
Lester scores with a nice body kick.
Simpson takes a swing at Lester's ribcage but misses.
Simpson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lester blocks a leg kick.
Simpson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lester moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lester checks the leg kick.
Lester throws a sloppy head kick
and Simpson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simpson throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Lester showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lester takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Simpson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lester moves out of range of the body kick from Simpson.
Simpson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lester. Simpson does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Simpson moves forwards but Lester connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good exchange - Simpson coming out on top.
Lester tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lester works over Simpson's head and body with a nice combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Simpson blocks the leg kick.
Simpson looks to throw the jab but Lester is out of range.
Lester throws a head kick that misses.
Simpson avoids the head kick by Lester.
Simpson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Simpson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lester misses the shot to the body.
Lester staying out of range there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lester.
Simpson throws a chopping leg kick but Lester manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lester.
Lester scores with a nice strike.
Lester misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Simpson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Simpson defending well as Lester loads up on a big left hand.
Simpson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lester is just out of range.
A head kick by Lester misses
and Simpson counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester blocks a low kick nicely.
Simpson lands a really nice looking cross but Lester seems unphased.
Lester lunges at Simpson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Simpson's hand.
Lester has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Simpson.
Simpson misses with a kick to the body
enabling Lester to counter with a crisp jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Simpson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Simpson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Simpson misses with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lester lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Simpson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Simpson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simpson.
Lester feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Simpsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Simpson connects with a leg kick. Lester looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lester wants to slow Simpson down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lester lands an overhand right.
Lester tries to clinch but Simpson is having none of it.
Lester misses with a looping right.
Lester clinches up with Simpson and pushes him back against the cage.
Lester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simpson's elbow.
Lester scores with a hook to the body.
Lester just leaning against Simpson, taking a breather.
Lester has a couple of punches blocked by Simpson.
Lester digs a right hand into Simpson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Simpson's gas tank.
Lester is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lester tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simpson avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester lands a nice elbow.
Lester is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Simpson is defending well for now.
Simpson breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lester misses with an uppercut. Simpson saw that one coming.
Simpson gets tackled into the cage by Lester. Lester maintains the clinch.
Lester tries to land knees in the clinch but Simpson avoids the damage to the body.
Simpson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on Simpson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Simpson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lester throws a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lester throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Simpson blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Lester really dominated that round.
That's time! Simpson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Simpson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Moe Lester seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lester throws a push kick but Simpson slaps the foot to one side.
Lester has managed to clinch.
Simpson is trying to force a seperation but Lester has the dominant position.
Lester keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Simpson's efforts to push away.
Lester gets through Simpson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lester struggles to land a body shot inside as Simpson controls his hands.
Simpson tries to circle away but Lester has him pinned against the cage.
Lester has Simpson pressed against the cage, preventing Simpson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lester with a knee to the head.
Simpson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Lester.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lester, right into the meat.
Lester has Simpson up against the cage in a clinch.
Lester pushes off an throws an elbow but Simpson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Simpson is trying to break the clinch but Lester is controlling him.
Lester tries a body shot but Simpson blocks it.
Lester working aggressively here.
Lester has a couple of punches blocked by Simpson.
Simpson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Simpson tries to break free but Lester pushes him back against the cage.
Simpson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Simpson tries to circle away but Lester has him pinned against the cage.
Lester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simpson's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is trying to break the clinch but Lester has him pressed against the cage.
Simpson blocks an uppercut.
Simpson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simpson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lester slips a jab and a cross from Simpson.
Simpson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Some bone on bone action there as Simpson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Simpson thows a body kick. Lester tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Simpson checks a low kick from Lester.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson tries to bum rush Lester with a series of wild strikes but Lester uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simpson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lester is looking to land body kicks.
Lester shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Simpson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Simpson lands with a right hand.
Lester works the jab nicely.
Simpson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lester throws out a powerful jab.
Lester connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lester tries to clinch but Simpson moves out of range.
Lester scores with a one two! Simpson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Lester.
Lester tries to land a leg kick but Simpson saw it coming and moves away.
Lester tries to clinch there but Simpson circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lester's calf.
Lester lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lester tries to close the distance and clinch but Simpson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lester tries to close the distance and clinch but Simpson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lester throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simpson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lester checks a low kick from Simpson.
Simpson misses with a hook.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lester using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Simpson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lester using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Simpson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Lester dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Simpson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lester lands a lovely overhand right.
Lester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lester digs a good hook to Simpson's body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Simpson. That's going to slow Lester down.
Lester moves out of range of the strikes.
Simpson throws a front kick that sends Lester stumbling back into the cage.
Simpson takes one to the chin there.
Lester throws out a powerful jab.
Simpson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Simpson throws a chopping leg kick but Lester manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lester moves out of range of the body kick from Simpson.
Lester misses with a looping right.
Lester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Lester misses its intended target.
Lester feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Simpson's calf.
Simpson lands a front kick.
Simpson throws a big shot that misses.
Lester throws a low kick, looking for Simpson's leg but Simpson calmly moves out of range.
Lester throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lester attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lester lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lester.
Simpson scores with the left hand. Lester knows he should have avoided that one.
Lester scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lester misses with a body punch
and Simpson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simpson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lester was well out of range. Poor timing from Simpson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester throws a sloppy head kick and Simpson moves out of range easily.
Lester looks for the body kick but Simpson saw that one coming.
Lester misses with a head kick.
Simpson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lester finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Simpson misses with a low kick.
Homer Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Simpson.
Simpson misses with an uppercut. Lester saw that one coming.
Simpson moves out of range of the body kick.
Good leg kick by Lester there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lester clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lester throws an elbow but misses.
Lester has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Simpson.
Lester is trying to maintain a safe position but Simpson gets an underhook and turns Lester into the cage.
Lester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lester keeps control of Simpson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lester swings wildly with an uppercut but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simpson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lester misses with a low kick.
Lester avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lester misses with an attempted mid kick.
Simpson misses with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Lester - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Donk. Lester catches Simpson right on the button with a cross.
Simpson throws out a loose jab but Lester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lester connects with the punch.
Lester throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lester instigates a clinch.
Simpson is trying to force a seperation but Lester has the dominant position.
Moe Lester is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Simpson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lester has him pressed against the cage.
Simpson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lester missing with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lester takes a swing at Simpson's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Lester misses its intended target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moe Lester comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lester has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moe Lester!
Moe Lester is the new featherweight champion!
Moe Lester seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karnak Mandazur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martinez comes to the cage accompanied by Puya -- Sal Pa' Fuera. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 lbs
26 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesus Martinez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karnak Mandazur!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Mandazur.
Good standup being displayed there by Mandazur as he connects with a hook.
Mandazur lands a big head kick that sends Martinez tumbling to the mat! Mandazur takes a step backwards and waves Martinez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Martinez is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mandazur dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Martinez. That did some damage!
Oh Martinez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Martinez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Martinez seems to have got his legs back now.
Mandazur lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mandazur sends Martinez crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mandazur is motioning to the referee to let Martinez up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Martinez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Martinez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mandazur pinned against the cage. Mandazur gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mandazur.
Mandazur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mandazur throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandazur checks a leg kick.
Mandazur misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Martinez tenderised Mandazur's leg. Mandazur is trying to keep his angry face on.
Martinez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Martinez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Martinez misses with a looping right.
Martinez blocks the body kick.
Mandazur attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mandazur wants to land a leg kick but Martinez is out of range.
Mandazur fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Martinez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big left from Mandazur misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mandazur.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mandazur. Martinez shrugs it off though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mandazur throws a leg kick which misses Martinez's front leg but catches the back leg as Martinez tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandazur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick from Mandazur.
Martinez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mandazur.
Martinez is breathing heavily.
Mandazur misses with a leg kick
and Martinez counters with a single leg into guard. Mandazur didn't expect that.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mandazur has his hands on Martinez's head, controlling the position.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Mandazur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mandazur looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Martinez postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karnak Mandazur has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Martinez tries to bum rush Mandazur with a series of wild strikes but Mandazur uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mandazur lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice body punch from Martinez.
Mandazur works Martinez's body with a nice hook.
Martinez throws a head kick that misses.
Mandazur throws out a loose jab but Martinez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martinez keeps the fight on the outside.
Mandazur swats away the attempt to clinch by Martinez.
Mandazur is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Martinez misses with a few strikes there.
Mandazur keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mandazur misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandazur fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Martinez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mandazur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Martinez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Martinez misses the body punch
and Mandazur counters with a slapping leg kick.
Martinez tries to keep at a distance but Mandazur has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mandazur throws a head punch that misses.
Mandazur throws a head punch that misses.
Mandazur blocks a body shot from Martinez.
Mandazur scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Martinez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mandazur working aggressively here.
Mandazur gets through Martinez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mandazur gets through Martinez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mandazur throws a punch but it's blocked by Martinez.
Mandazur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karnak Mandazur dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mandazur scores with a crisp jab that stopped Martinez in his tracks.
Mandazur throws a hook to the side of Martinez's head but Martinez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mandazur jabs at Martinez's body.
Martinez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mandazur's sensitive parts.
Mandazur tries to clinch but Martinez is having none of it.
Mandazur throws a body kick that misses.
Martinez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Martinez checks a leg kick.
Martinez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mandazur.
Martinez misses the shot to the body.
Mandazur avoids the head kick by Martinez.
Mandazur has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mandazur lands with a nice body punch.
Martinez scores with a one two! Mandazur had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Martinez misses with an uppercut.
Martinez just misses with a punch to the body.
Mandazur works the jab nicely.
A lazy left from Martinez finds it's target.
Mandazur wants to slow Martinez down by chopping away at his legs.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mandazur paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mandazur scores with a sloppy right hand. Martinez should have avoided that one.
Martinez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A low kick from Mandazur misses
and Martinez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mandazur's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mandazur managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandazur keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Mandazur looking to control.
Karnak Mandazur has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Martinez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martinez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice defenses there by Mandazur.
Mandazur misses with a lunging right hand
and Martinez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mandazur!
Mandazur is trying to control Martinez's posture but Martinez avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
You can see the frustration on Mandazur's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mandazur taking punishment in the form of punches.
Martinez 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.
Mandazur is trying to control Martinez's posture but Martinez avoids it.
Mandazur manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mandazur keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mandazur trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandazur is looking to improve his position.
Martinez is thwarting Mandazur's attempts to control the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Karnak Mandazur wasn't active enough on the ground.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martinez. Mandazur does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mandazur delivers a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martinez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Martinez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mandazur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martinez.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mandazur misses with an uppercut
so Martinez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Martinez being controlled here momentarily.
Mandazur's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jesus Martinez will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Martinez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mandazur has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Martinez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mandazur paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martinez just misses with a punch to the body.
Mandazur thows a body shot but no joy.
Martinez throws a hook but Mandazur avoids it easily.
Mandazur misses with a two punch combination.
Martinez blocks a low kick nicely.
Martinez walks into a straight right hand from Mandazur.
Mandazur is looking to land body kicks.
Mandazur tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Martinez is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandazur gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Martinez struggles to land a body shot inside as Mandazur controls his hands.
Martinez pushes Mandazur back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Martinez fails to land.
Martinez lands a hook that snaps the head of Mandazur backwards.
Mandazur lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
Martinez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Martinez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Martinez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Martinez blocking some punches.
Martinez blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mandazur.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mandazur lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Martinez or not.
Martinez scores with a hook to the body.
Martinez struggles to land a body shot inside as Mandazur controls his hands.
Mandazur has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Martinez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mandazur can turn it around.
Martinez wants to get back to striking at distance but Mandazur won't allow it.
Martinez misses with a punch on the inside.
Martinez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez tries a body shot but Mandazur blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Martinez.
Mandazur throws a punch but it's blocked by Martinez.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Mandazur.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martinez blocks an uppercut.
Mandazur misses with a punch on the inside.
Martinez misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Mandazur.
Mandazur working aggressively here.
Martinez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mandazur lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mandazur has a couple of punches blocked by Martinez.
Martinez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Mandazur.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mandazur.
Mandazur working aggressively here.
Mandazur swings wildly with an uppercut but Martinez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mandazur lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandazur misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Mandazur.
Martinez misses with a punch to the body.
Mandazur tries a body shot but Martinez blocks it.
Mandazur lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martinez is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mandazur's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mandazur lands with a short shot to the head.
Mandazur throws a head punch that misses.
Mandazur lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
Martinez misses with a punch to the body.
Mandazur tries to throw a body punch but Martinez avoids it by throwing Mandazur back against the cage.
Mandazur lands a left hand.
Mandazur lands a shot to the body.
Martinez blocks an uppercut.
Mandazur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mandazur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mandazur prevents a body shot from Martinez.
Martinez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martinez can't find room to land a body shot as Mandazur controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez throws a punch but it's blocked by Mandazur.
Mandazur scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mandazur.
Still in the clinch, Mandazur scores with a nice short uppercut.
Martinez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mandazur lands an uppercut.
Mandazur creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Martinez with a big uppercut! Martinez tries to clinch up but Mandazur pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Martinez to the mat! Martinez covers up and Mandazur unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Karnak Mandazur! Karnak Mandazur retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Karnak Mandazur 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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