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Ascension 343: The End PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Austin Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfredo Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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147 lbs
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145 lbs
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Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Austin Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Alfredo Torres!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Torres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torres is looking to score with low kicks.
Torres 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.
Williams staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Torres scores with a leg kick.
Torres throws a low kick but Williams moves out of range easily.
Torres tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Williams misses.
Williams 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.
Torres throws a head kick that misses.
Torres with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Torres swings widly with a right hand
and Williams counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Torres!
Williams working the body and head with strikes.
Williams tries to score with some ground and pound. Torres controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Torres is looking for a sweep.
Williams landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torres tries to improve position but can't.
Torres is working to avoid the ground and pound but Williams connects with a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Torres has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Williams but great work by Torres.
Torres throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Williams struggling a bit here.
Williams is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Torres off and has taken his back!
Williams is looking for the choke from the back position but Torres is controlling his hands well.
Williams scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Torres is looking for a way out.
Torres just trying to survive but Williams is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Torres is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Williams scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Torres is looking for a way out.
Torres has hold of Williams's leg, trying to break free but it's let Williams lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Torres is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Williams throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Austin Williams!
A victorious Austin Williams 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teukka Salama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Worrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salama's entrance music is The Temple Of The King. A fine choice. Worrell comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Feuer Frei by Rammstein kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Teukka Salama has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Teukka Salama seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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213 lbs
17 - 8 - 0 |
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215 lbs
30 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Teukka Salama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Worrell!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salama's corner calls for a 1-2. Salama obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Peter Worrell has been cut.
Salama throws a head kick but Worrell moves out of range.
Worrell misses with a left hand
and Salama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Salama misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Salama.
Worrell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Salama throws a big counter combination but Worrell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Worrell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Worrell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Salama lands with a nice body punch.
Salama throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Peter Worrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Worrell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Worrell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick lands there from Salama.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Worrell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salama.
Worrell throws a lazy head kick
and Salama counters with a stiff right hand.
Salama connects with an inside leg kick.
Salama looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Salama jabs Worrell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Worrell wants to clinch.
A jab from Worrell misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Worrell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Salama.
Worrell's coach down at Morbid Conditioning, Trans, Esc School $1000 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Worrell's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Worrell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Salama jabs Worrell right on the nose. Worrell blinks but takes it well.
Salama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Worrell was well out of range. Poor timing from Salama.
Salama misses with the combination.
Salama throws a leg kick but Worrell moved away.
Jab, jab by Worrell - just one landing.
Salama tries to close the distance and clinch but Worrell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Salama slips under a jab.
Worrell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Salama manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Worrell throws an off balance right hand
and Salama counters with a stiff right hand.
Worrell wants to clinch.
Salama lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Worrell moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worrell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Salama unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Worrell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salama tries to throw a body punch but Worrell avoids it by throwing Salama back against the cage.
Salama is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Worrell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Worrell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice body punch from Salama - that landed with a thud.
Salama with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Worrell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Salama's brow.
Worrell tries a body shot but Salama blocks it.
Salama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Salama with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Worrell looks winded!
Worrell takes a shot to the head.
Salama lands with a left to the head.
Worrell is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Salama tries a body shot but Worrell blocks it.
Salama tries to work over Worrell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Salama scores with a shot to the side of Worrell's head.
Salama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Salama misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worrell looks for the body kick but Salama saw that one coming.
Worrell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salama's jab looks to have found its range, popping Worrell under the eye.
Salama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Worrell misses with a looping right.
Salama misses with a body kick.
Salama lands a big head kick that sends Worrell tumbling to the mat! Salama takes a step backwards and waves Worrell back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Worrell is rocked!
Worrell throws out a loose jab but Salama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Worrell is still on wobbly legs! Can Salama finish him?
Worrell looks up at the clock. Bad move! Salama lands a right hand from hell, dropping Worrell. Salama pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teukka Salama!
In his post fight interview, Teukka Salama gave a big smile as he said 'Thank you Ascension for all the great shows!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Never More (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Glossy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). More comes to the cage accompanied by Never More. 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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205 lbs
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Good wrestling
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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Never More!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Dick Glossy!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
More takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Never More seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glossy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Glossy checks the leg kick nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Glossy.
More works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
More misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from More.
Glossy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
More fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glossy manages to avoid it.
More looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Glossy blocks a leg kick.
More keeps the fight on the outside.
More 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.
Glossy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Glossy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
More buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
More with a hook.
More comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
More throws a low kick but Glossy avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
More misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Glossy misses its intended target.
More feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Glossy's calf.
More throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Glossy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
More on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
More swings away with a leg kick that misses.
More walks into a left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by More. That's going to slow Glossy down.
Glossy swats away the attempt to clinch by More.
More throws a lazy right hand but Glossy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Glossy takes a jab right on the kisser.
More throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Glossy counters with a nice body shot.
Glossy misses the shot to the body.
More moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
More throws a shot from downtown. Glossy moves away and avoids it.
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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from More.
Glossy checks a low kick from More.
More lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
More lunges at Glossy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Glossy's hand.
Glossy looks to throw the jab but More is out of range.
A jab from More misses.
More lunges at Glossy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Glossy's hand.
More moves out of range as Glossy strikes.
More throws the left hand but Glossy avoids the punch easily.
More misses with a left hand
and Glossy counters with a one-two to the body.
More avoids a punch combination nicely.
More is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glossy.
Nice jab there from More.
Glossy cracks More with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
More is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glossy.
More scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Glossy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
More bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Glossy's head.
More swings away with a leg kick that misses.
More pushes Glossy away with a front kick.
A combination from Glossy does no damage.
More scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
More misses the jab.
More finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Glossy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
More just misses with a punch to the body.
Glossy flicks out a counter leg kick but More steps away.
More has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Glossy.
Glossy throws a series of punches but More moves out of range.
More tried to counter with a leg kick but Glossy avoided it.
More tries to keep at a distance but Glossy has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glossy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Glossy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
More using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Glossy breaks the clinch.
Glossy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by More.
More keeps Glossy at a distance using the push kick.
More throws a right and a left that Glossy avoids nicely.
More misses with a low kick as Glossy jumps back.
More blocks a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Glossy, as that shot connected.
More tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Glossy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
More connects with a solid leg kick.
More loads up on a big right hand but Glossy slips the punch.
More throws a big shot that misses.
More misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Never More dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Glossy looks for the body kick but More saw that one coming.
Glossy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches More on the side of the head.
More shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
More looking to land some kicks to the body here.
More looks to throw the jab but Glossy is out of range.
Glossy clobbers More with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Glossy tries to bum rush More with a series of wild strikes but More uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Glossy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Glossy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice defenses there by More.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glossy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on More. That did some damage!
Glossy takes a swing at More's ribcage but misses.
More takes a shot to the body in his stride.
More swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Glossy counters with a nice uppercut.
More instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glossy misses with some punches.
More can't find room to land a body shot as Glossy controls the action.
More using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Glossy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
More misses with a hook from the clinch.
More throws a punch but it's blocked by Glossy.
More scores with a shot to the side of Glossy's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from More.
Glossy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
More creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Glossy's defenses.
Glossy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Glossy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Glossy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning More up against the cage.
More tries to land a knee to the head but Glossy blocks with his arms.
Glossy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
More lands a knee to the head.
More misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
More throws a punch but it's blocked by Glossy.
More creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Glossy's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glossy blocks an uppercut.
More controlling the action here for a moment.
More tries to land knees in the clinch but Glossy avoids the damage to the body.
More lands a body punch in the clinch.
Glossy breaks the clinch.
More tries to close the distance and clinch but Glossy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
More tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Glossy is able to avoid easily.
Glossy avoids the head kick by More.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Glossy! But no joy.
More throws a sloppy head kick
and Glossy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
More swings widly with a right hand
and Glossy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Glossy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Glossy.
Glossy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glossy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
More gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from More.
Glossy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Glossy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
More blocks a jab.
Glossy throws a series of punches but More moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by More. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of More.
Glossy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
More swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Glossy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Glossy counters with a body kick.
Glossy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by More.
More is looking to chop away at Glossy's legs.
Dick Glossy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Glossy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from More.
A head kick misses from More.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Glossy! But no joy.
Glossy misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
More forces Glossy back against the cage and clinches.
More lands a knee to the body.
Glossy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
More lands an elbow just above Glossy 's eye.
Glossy misses with the head strike.
Glossy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mores head.
Glossy misses with a body punch.
Glossy misses with the head strike.
Glossy misses with some punches.
Glossy misses with the head strike.
Glossy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of More backwards.
More tries a knee to the head but Glossy blocks it.
Glossy lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dick Glossy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! More's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
More looks to land a left hand but Glossy moved out of range nicely.
More fails in his attempt to clinch.
Glossy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Glossy throws an off balance right hand
and More counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Glossy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Glossy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
More throwing a counter right hand but Glossy manages to avoid it.
More throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Glossy.
More lands with a thumping leg kick.
More throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Glossy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Glossy throws a head kick but More moves out of range.
More throws a leg kick that is checked
and Glossy counters with an inside leg kick.
More pivots, looking for a leg kick but Glossy is out of range and More settles back down.
More uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Glossy has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
More thuds a left hand into Glossy's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for More.
A looping hook to the body misses from More. Glossy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glossy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from More.
Glossy ducks under a wild hook from More.
A jab from More misses.
More thows a left - swing and a miss!
Glossy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Glossy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
More is looking to chop away at Glossy's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from More misses the target.
Glossy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and More has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
More pushes Glossy up against the cage in a clinch.
Glossy is trying to break the clinch but More has him pressed against the cage.
More lands a body punch.
Glossy managing to block the knees to the body from More.
More creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Glossy's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by More.
More lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Glossy backwards.
Glossy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Glossy tries to throw a body punch but More avoids it by throwing Glossy back against the cage.
Glossy lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glossy lands a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Glossy as More tries to tie him up.
Glossy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Glossy manages to break the clinch.
More jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Glossy unleashes a big counter combination but More bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Glossy checks a low kick from More.
Glossy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from More.
More avoids the head kick by Glossy.
Decent striking displayed by More there.
More tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glossy slips under a jab from More.
More moves in looking to clinch but Glossy pushes him off.
More cracks a nice hook into Glossy's ribs.
More throws a low kick but it's checked well by Glossy.
Glossy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from More.
More throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
More stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Glossy.
More throws the left hand but Glossy avoids the punch easily.
More uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Glossy.
Good leg kick by More there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Glossy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glossy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Glossy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Glossy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
More misses with an uppercut.
Glossy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
More looks to score with a jab to the body but Glossy is just out of range.
More connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glossy throws a lazy right hand but More sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Glossy misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Glossy misses.
Glossy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Glossy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Glossy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
More misses with a straight right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Never More showed his dominance in that final round.
Well More 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Never More!
An out of breath Never More 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velasquez comes into the arena with Accept's Balls To The Wall blaring out of the sound system. Gunn has chosen Slim Thug Feat T.I. & Bun B - 3 Kings as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Nelson Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Velasquez counters with a leg kick.
Velasquez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Velasquez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good exchange - Gunn coming out on top.
Gunn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Nelson Gunn has been cut.
Gunn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Velasquez's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gunn.
Velasquez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Velasquez lands a big right hand that sends Gunn crashing to the mat! Velasquez stays standing though and waves Gunn back to his feet!
Gunn is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunn moves away from the strike by Velasquez.
Velasquez dances in with a quick combination. Gunn is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Velasquez snaps Gunn's head back. Gunn stumbles backwards against the cage. Velasquez steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Gunn's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Gunn just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Juan Velasquez!
Juan Velasquez managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BeastMode, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Nelson Gunn had this to say: 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dr Schultz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas Severn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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232 lbs
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280 lbs
28 - 12 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dr Schultz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bas Severn!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Schultz.
Severn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schultz.
The fighters circling - Schultz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the liver by Severn. Beautiful body shot.
Severn scores with a hook to the body. Schultz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Schultz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Schultz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Severn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Severn works Schultz's body with a nice hook.
Schultz is breathing heavily.
Severn scores with a leg kick.
Severn scores with a body shot.
Severn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Severn throws a leg kick which misses Schultz's front leg but catches the back leg as Schultz tries to avoid it.
Severn closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Schultz! Severn dives in looking to finish! Schultz is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bas Severn!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simba Burns Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns Jr kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Thuggish Ruggish Bone. Johnson has chosen New York Ska Jazz Ensemble - Haitian fight song as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Simba Burns Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Floyd Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Burns Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Burns Jr counters with a body kick that stops Johnson in his tracks momentarily.
Burns Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Burns Jr eats them both and turns towards Johnson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Burns Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Floyd Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Johnson throws a body punch but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Burns Jr - that will leave a mark!
Johnson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burns Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johnson tries to land a body kick
and Burns Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns Jr avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
It looked like Burns Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Burns Jr is out of range.
Johnson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burns Jr 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.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns Jr.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson 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.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Burns Jr counters with a good low kick that Johnson was not able to check.
Burns Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burns Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Burns Jr slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Burns Jr moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Burns Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson fakes the leg kick and cracks Burns Jr in the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burns Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Johnson's head.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Burns Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Burns Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
Burns Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Floyd Johnson has been cut.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Johnson checks it.
Burns Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson scores with a head kick. Burns Jr tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burns Jr throws out the jab.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Burns Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burns Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson jabs Burns Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Johnson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Burns Jr counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns Jr moves away.
Burns Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Johnson avoided it.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Burns Jr.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Burns Jr needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick.
Burns Jr tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Burns Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Johnson checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Floyd Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Floyd Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Burns Jr tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Burns Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Johnson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Johnson cracks Burns Jr with an open hand slap.
Burns Jr lands a jab.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns Jr manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns Jr pushes Johnson away with a front kick.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns Jr.
Johnson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Burns Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Burns Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a hook but Burns Jr blocks it.
It looked like Burns Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Burns Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Johnson throws a body punch but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Burns Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns Jr thinks about countering with a body kick.
Johnson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Burns Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Burns Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burns Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Burns Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Burns Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns Jr 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 Johnson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr takes one on the button.
Burns Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Burns Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns Jr manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Burns Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johnson checks a leg kick nicely.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Burns Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burns Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Burns Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Burns Jr throws a big counter combination but Johnson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Burns Jr counters with a nice body kick.
Burns Jr is looking to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns Jr moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns Jr manages to avoid it.
Burns Jr thinks about countering with a head kick.
Burns Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Burns Jr's belly button to the back.
Good work by Johnson as he checks the leg kick.
Burns Jr connects with a single shot there.
Johnson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Burns Jr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson with a hook.
Johnson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Burns Jr missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Burns Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Floyd Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A cross from Burns Jr lands.
Floyd Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns Jr.
Johnson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBurns Jr.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Burns Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Burns Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Burns Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Johnson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Burns Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Burns Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnson keeps Burns Jr at a distance using the push kick.
Burns Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Burns Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Burns Jr's belly button to the back.
Johnson scores with a head kick.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Burns Jr's ribs.
Burns Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Burns Jr loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson lands with a kick to the temple. Burns Jr shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson cracks Burns Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Burns Jr works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Johnson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Burns Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burns Jr checks it well.
Burns Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
Burns Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Burns Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Burns Jr misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr misses with a head kick.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but Johnson moves out of range easily.
Simba Burns Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson lands a nice hook to Burns Jr's body. Burns Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Burns Jr might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Burns Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Burns Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Johnson cracks Burns Jr with a good jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Burns Jr's head back.
Johnson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Floyd Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Burns Jr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
Burns Jr tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Floyd Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floyd Johnson!
Floyd Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Simba Burns Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'Another garbage decision. Only way to beat me...'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Marsden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Alvado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marsden comes to the cage accompanied by Feiticeira by Deftones. Alvado has chosen Like A Man as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Marsden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Alvado!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsden throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Marsden takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alvado connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marsden misses with a body kick.
Alvado thinks about the counter body kick.
A big right from Alvado misses.
Nice sprawl there from Alvado as Marsden shoots in.
Marsden clinches.
Marsden swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvado prevents a body shot from Marsden.
Marsden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marsden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alvado backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado presses Marsden against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marsden throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvado.
Alvado cracks Marsden with a nice body shot.
Alvado lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marsden backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvado misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marsden.
Marsden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alvados head.
Alvado prevents a body shot from Marsden.
A short right from Alvado.
Marsden prevents a body shot from Alvado.
Alvado tries to work over Marsden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marsden tries to throw a body punch but Alvado avoids it by throwing Marsden back against the cage.
Alvado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alvado blocks an uppercut.
Marsden prevents a body shot from Alvado.
Marsden scores with a hook to the body.
Marsden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marsden misses with a body punch.
Marsden blocks a body shot from Alvado.
Marsden misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marsden tries for a takedown but Alvado manages to get underhooks.
Alvado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marsden.
Marsden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alvado lands a body punch.
Alvado can't find room to land a body shot as Marsden controls the action.
Marsden tries to throw a body punch but Alvado avoids it by throwing Marsden back against the cage.
Marsden lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Alvado.
Alvado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marsden's elbow.
Marsden has a couple of punches blocked by Alvado.
Marsden fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Marsden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marsden misses with the head strike.
Alvado lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marsden misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Marsden fails to land.
Alvado prevents a body shot from Marsden.
Marsden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Alvado.
Alvado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marsden tries to pull guard but Alvado won't allow it.
Marsden misses with a body punch.
Alvado breaks the clinch.
Marsden shoots for a takedown but Alvado saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marsden cracks the inside of Alvado's front leg.
Marsden looks to land a right hand but Alvado moved out of range.
Marsden darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alvado ducks under a wild hook from Marsden.
Alvado counters with a body kick.
Alvado throws a lazy right hand but Marsden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Marsden is predictable there
and Alvado counters with a thumping low kick.
Alvado throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marsden.
The fighters circling - Marsden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvado rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marsden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marsden half committed to a counter leg kick.
Alvado looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
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!
Alvado misses with a jab to the body
and Marsden counters with a series of strikes. Alvado will be more careful next time no doubt.
Alvado keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marsden scoring well with a low kick there.
Alvado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marsden.
Alvado lands a front kick.
Marsden gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alvado just misses with a punch to the body.
Marsden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marsden loads up on a big right hand but Alvado slips the punch.
Marsden getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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 Brandon Marsden will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Marsden misses with a body kick.
Alvado looks to throw the jab but Marsden is out of range.
Marsden shoots in but Alvado avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alvado slaps away a takedown attempt from Marsden, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marsden scores with a nice head shot.
Alvado has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Marsden falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alvado counters with a straight right hand.
Alvado tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marsden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden lands an overhand right.
Nice shot by Marsden.
Marsden fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Marsden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marsden looks to land a left hand but Alvado moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvado blocks a leg kick.
Marsden avoids a kick to the body.
Marsden moves out of range as Alvado strikes.
Alvado moves out of range as Marsden throws a body kick.
Marsden misses with a straight left.
Marsden checks the leg kick.
Alvado takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alvado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marsden backing away here, and Alvado unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Marsden fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvado wants to counter with a clinch but Marsden pushes him away.
Alvado lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Marsden backs up against the cage.
Marsden throws a head kick that half lands.
Marsden takes one on the button.
Pablo Alvado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marsden thows a leg kick but Alvado checks it
and Alvado counters with an inside leg kick.
Alvado tries to clinch but Marsden moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden throws the left hand but Alvado avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvado misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marsden. Alvado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pablo Alvado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marsden slips a straight right by Alvado.
Alvado throws a lazy right hand but Marsden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvado defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marsden.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marsden is defended easily by Alvado.
Alvado is looking to land body kicks.
Alvado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marsden misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marsden shoots and misses
and Marsden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvado closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Marsden.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvado working aggressively here.
Alvado struggles to land a body shot inside as Marsden controls his hands.
Alvado scores with a shoulder strike.
Marsden is looking to take this one to the mat.
Alvado lands a nice uppercut.
Alvado lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Marsden fails to land.
A short left from Marsden.
Alvado scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alvado.
Marsden is rocked!
Alvado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oh Marsden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marsden.
A body shot lands from Alvado.
Marsden seems to have got his legs back now.
Marsden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marsden tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alvado just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alvado throws a punch but it's blocked by Marsden.
Marsden can't find room to land a body shot as Alvado controls the action.
Good body shot from Alvado.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvado works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Marsden tries to work over Alvado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Marsden on the inside.
Marsden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvado throws a head punch that misses.
Alvado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alvado blocks an uppercut.
Marsden misses with the head strike.
Marsden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marsden misses with the head strike.
Alvado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marsden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alvado stops a takedown attempt from Marsden.
Alvado misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvado.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Alvado 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.
Marsden scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Alvado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alvado checks a leg kick.
Alvado goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marsden scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Alvado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marsden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alvado misses with a leg kick.
Marsden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alvado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alvado misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marsden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marsden looks to land a left hand but Alvado moved out of range nicely.
Alvado connects with a body shot.
Marsden shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alvado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alvado counters with a stiff right hand.
Marsden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Alvado.
Marsden lands a jab to the head.
Marsden fails with the takedown
letting Alvado counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Marsden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvado scores with a shot to the body.
Marsden takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut lands for Alvado. That snapped Marsden's head back.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Alvado.
Alvado digs a good body shot into Marsden's ribs.
Brandon Marsden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Alvado scores with a hook.
Alvado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marsden.
Marsden misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvado jabs Marsden to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alvado.
Alvado cracks Marsden with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Marsden tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Alvado pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Marsden is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Alvado!
During a confident post fight interview, Pablo Alvado thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Brandon Marsden stepped up to the mic, saying 'I didn't lose that fight in my mind. True victory is to give all of yourself, without regret. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Almu Tantor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonidas Katsaros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tantor's entrance music is tantor. A fine choice. Katsaros is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 卍 卍 卍. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Almu Tantor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leonidas Katsaros!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tantor throws a right hand that misses
and Katsaros counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tantor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Katsaros flicks out a counter leg kick but Tantor steps away.
Katsaros throws a jab but it's blocked by Tantor.
Good shot there by Tantor.
Katsaros has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tantor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Katsaros moves away.
Katsaros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tantor was well out of range. Poor timing from Katsaros.
Tantor blocks a head kick by Katsaros.
It appears Tantor was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tantor looks for the body kick but Katsaros saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Tantor.
Tantor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Katsaros.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Katsaros looks to score with a jab to the body but Tantor is just out of range.
Tantor looks to throw a body kick
and Katsaros counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tantor misses with a wild body shot.
Tantor tried to score with a low kick but Katsaros checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tantor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Katsaros connects with a solid leg kick.
A solid body kick from Tantor.
Katsaros works Tantor's body with a nice hook.
Katsaros on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Katsaros lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Katsaros misses with a low kick.
Katsaros lands with a nice body punch.
Katsaros blocks a head kick by Tantor.
An inside leg kick from Tantor misses.
Katsaros looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Katsaros steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Katsaros moves away from the strike by Tantor.
Katsaros only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tantor misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tantor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Katsaros.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tantor crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Katsaros - the referee stops the clock and Tantor gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Katsaros. Tantor manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tantor throws a leg kick but Katsaros moved away.
Katsaros throws a low kick but Tantor avoids it.
Tantor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Katsaros checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tantor misses with a looping right.
Tantor misses with a body kick.
Katsaros pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tantor is out of range and Katsaros settles back down.
Tantor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Katsaros keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tantor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Katsaros moves away.
Katsaros throws a body shot but no joy.
Katsaros throws a lazy right hand but Tantor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Katsaros blocks the leg kick.
Katsaros tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tantor lands an overhand right.
Katsaros misses with a body punch
and Tantor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Katsaros lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tantor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Katsaros throws an overhand right that lands on Tantor's shoulder, as Tantor tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the body from Katsaros misses
and Tantor counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tantor cracks Katsaros with an open hand slap.
A bone on bone clash there as Tantor blocks the leg kick.
Katsaros avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Katsaros throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Katsaros looks to throw the jab but Tantor is out of range.
Tantor is looking to counter punch.
Katsaros blocks the body kick.
Tantor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katsaros moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Katsaros looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Katsaros slips a jab from Tantor.
Katsaros is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tantor rather than just go for the knockout.
Tantor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Katsaros counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tantor.
Tantor stuns Katsaros with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Katsaros cracks Tantor with an open hand slap.
Katsaros connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tantor momentarily.
Katsaros misses with a hook.
Katsaros fakes the leg kick and cracks Tantor in the body.
Katsaros misses with a body kick.
Tantor misses with a low kick.
Tantor swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leonidas Katsaros will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tantor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Katsaros.
Katsaros throws a wild body kick that Tantor sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Tantor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tantor's corner calls for a 1-2. Tantor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tantor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Katsaros moves out of range of the leg kick from Tantor.
A countering left hand to the body from Katsaros misses.
Tantor feints and then cracks Katsaros's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Katsaros down.
A clash of legs there as Tantor blocks the low kick.
Tantor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Katsaros throws an off balance right hand
and Tantor counters with a slapping leg kick.
Katsaros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tantor thuds a left hand into Katsaros's body.
Tantor throws out a leg kick but Katsaros moves out of range and Tantor only half commits.
A big left from Tantor misses.
Almu Tantor is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsaros 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.
Katsaros throws out a loose jab but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Katsaros takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tantor misses with a hook
and Katsaros counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Katsaros's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A bone on bone clash there as Katsaros blocks the leg kick.
Tantor cracks the inside of Katsaros's front leg.
Tantor throws a body punch but Katsaros moves out of range.
Tantor throws a lazy right hand but Katsaros sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tantor misses with a wild body shot.
Katsaros flicks out a counter leg kick but Tantor steps away.
Tantor throws out a leg kick but Katsaros moves out of range and Tantor only half commits.
Tantor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Katsaros throws a shot to the body.
Katsaros moves out of range as Tantor strikes.
Katsaros was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Tantor.
Tantor misses with a shot to the body
and Katsaros counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tantor lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tantor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tantor cracks a nice hook into Katsaros's ribs.
Tantor lands a jab to the head.
Katsaros throws out a leg kick but Tantor moves out of range and Katsaros only half commits.
Good leg kick by Tantor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tantor throws a right hand that misses
and Katsaros cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tantor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tantor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Katsaros blocks a leg kick.
Tantor misses with the body kick
and Katsaros counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tantor throws a front kick aimed at Katsaros's knee but Katsaros avoids it well.
Tantor throws a poor cross that misses
and Katsaros makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice defenses there by Katsaros.
Tantor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Katsaros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tantor.
Katsaros cracks Tantor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Katsaros misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Katsaros fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Katsaros lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tantor's sensitive parts.
Tantor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Katsaros.
Tantor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Katsaros delivers a nice body kick.
Almu Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katsaros misses with an uppercut. Tantor saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tantor lands an overhand right.
Katsaros takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Katsaros throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tantor.
Tantor cracks Katsaros with a right hand to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Tantor misses.
Katsaros feints a counter leg kick.
Katsaros checks a leg kick.
Katsaros feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tantor's calf.
A nice leg kick lands there from Katsaros.
Tantor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Katsaros checks a low kick from Tantor.
Katsaros doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Katsaros ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Katsaros releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Katsaros tries to clinch but Tantor is having none of it.
Tantor lands a nice hook to Katsaros's body. Katsaros takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Almu Tantor dominated that second 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.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tantor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tantor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Katsaros scores with a hook to the body. Tantor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Katsaros scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tantor in his tracks.
Katsaros works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tantor. Katsaros does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Tantor misses.
A little jabbing left from Katsaros on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Katsaros as he connects with a hook.
Tantor misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Katsaros counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katsaros throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tantor on the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Katsaros there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Katsaros.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tantor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Katsaros doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsaros throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tantor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Katsaros's knee momentarily.
Tantor walks into a stiff left hand from Katsaros.
Good work by Katsaros as he checks the leg kick.
Katsaros misses with a wild body shot.
Katsaros blocks the body kick.
Tantor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Katsaros is out of range.
That kick from Tantor tenderised Katsaros's leg. Katsaros is trying to keep his angry face on.
Katsaros misses with a looping left.
Tantor slips a jab from Katsaros.
Katsaros ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Katsaros connects with a nice looking jab.
Katsaros looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tantor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And Katsaros responds with a good body kick, but Tantor manages to step out the way in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tantor throws out a leg kick but Katsaros moves out of range and Tantor only half commits.
Katsaros is looking to chop away at Tantor's legs.
Tantor misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Tantor misses the target.
Tantor scores with a shot to the body.
Tantor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Katsaros.
Katsaros wants to counter the offense by Tantor and move into the clinch position.
Tantor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Katsaros scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Katsaros misses the shot to the body.
Katsaros looks to land a right hand but Tantor moved out of range.
Tantor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tantor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Katsaros is out of range and Tantor settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tantor misses with a hook
and Katsaros connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Katsaros lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tantor scores with a nice head shot.
Tantor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tantor cracks Katsaros with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Katsaros smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tantor wants to land a leg kick but Katsaros is out of range.
Katsaros throws a chopping leg kick but Tantor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tantor throws a leg kick
and Katsaros counters with an outside leg kick.
Tantor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Katsaros fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tantor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Katsaros walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tantor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tantor misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tantor misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Katsaros.
Tantor 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.
A leg kick checked by Katsaros.
Katsaros throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
As Katsaros backs away, Tantor returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Katsaros motions for Tantor to come forward. Katsaros throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Tantor tenderised Katsaros's leg. Katsaros is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tantor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tantor moves out of range of the body kick from Katsaros.
Tantor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tantor jabs Katsaros right on the nose. Katsaros blinks but takes it well.
Tantor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Leonidas Katsaros just about did enough to take it.
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.
Jab by Katsaros.
Katsaros lands a front kick.
Katsaros throws a wild body kick that Tantor sees coming a mile off.
Katsaros misses with a kick to the body.
Katsaros throws a front kick aimed at Tantor's knee but Tantor avoids it well.
Tantor feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tantor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tantor throws a sloppy body shot
and Katsaros counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Katsaros throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tantor misses with an uppercut. Katsaros saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katsaros takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Katsaros connects with a right hand. Tantor shakes it off.
A jab from Katsaros misses.
Katsaros uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Katsaros.
Tantor throws a leg kick but Katsaros sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Katsaros on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tantor misses with a hook. Katsaros ducked under it nicely.
Katsaros lands with a nice body punch.
Tantor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Katsaros was well out of range. Poor timing from Tantor.
Katsaros lands with a hook. Tantor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Katsaros jabs at Tantor's body.
Katsaros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tantor.
Tantor swings widly with a right hand
and Katsaros cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch combination from Tantor misses.
A little jabbing left from Katsaros on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tantor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Katsaros.
Katsaros ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tantor checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tantor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Katsaros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tantor scores with a nice strike.
Katsaros tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Tantor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Katsaros takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tantor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tantor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Katsaros throws a lazy right hand but Tantor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tantor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Katsaros.
An inside leg kick from Katsaros misses.
Katsaros slips a jab and a cross from Tantor.
Katsaros looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Tantor finds it's target.
Tantor digs a good body shot into Katsaros's ribs.
A good leg kick by Katsaros.
Katsaros uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tantor has time to react.
Tantor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Katsaros.
Katsaros thows a leg kick but Tantor checks it
and Tantor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Katsaros fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tantor lands a nice shot to the body.
A left lands for Tantor.
Tantor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Katsaros checks a low kick from Tantor.
Katsaros looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Katsaros throws a body punch but Tantor moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tantor wants to land a leg kick but Katsaros is out of range.
Tantor slips a straight right by Katsaros.
Tantor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Katsaros's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Katsaros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Katsaros misses with an uppercut.
Katsaros misses with a body kick.
Katsaros takes a jab right on the kisser.
Katsaros closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Katsaros.
A short body shot lands from Tantor as the two fighters clinch.
Tantor working aggressively here.
Katsaros tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tantor's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Leonidas Katsaros will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Katsaros throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tantor throws a lazy body kick
and Katsaros counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Tantor throws a head kick that Katsaros semi-blocks.
Good standup being displayed there by Katsaros as he connects with a hook.
Tantor throws a body punch but Katsaros moves out of range.
Tantor misses with a hook. Katsaros ducked under it nicely.
Katsaros appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tantor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tantor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Katsaros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tantor moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katsaros ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Katsaros misses with an uppercut.
Katsaros misses with a kick to the body.
Katsaros takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tantor misses with a body kick.
Katsaros throws a looping overhand right but Tantor ducks down to avoid it.
Katsaros lands a nice shot to the body.
Tantor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tantor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Katsaros.
Tantor lands a two punch combo.
Tantor moves out of range as Katsaros strikes.
Katsaros lands a nice looking body shot.
Tantor lands with a nice body punch.
Katsaros scores with a body shot.
Tantor loads up on a big right hand but Katsaros slips the punch.
Almu Tantor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tantor defending well as Katsaros loads up on a big left hand.
Tantor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Katsaros tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tantor lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor 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.
Tantor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Katsaros.
Katsaros misses with a leg kick
and Tantor counters with a slapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tantor. Katsaros does a little dance to reset his feet.
Katsaros doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Katsaros blocks a low kick nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Katsaros checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Katsaros flicks out a counter leg kick but Tantor steps away.
Tantor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Katsaros's head backwards.
A low kick from Tantor misses
and Katsaros counters with a slapping leg kick.
Katsaros avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Tantor lands but Katsaros takes it in his stride.
Tantor misses with a leg kick
and Katsaros counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tantor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Katsaros steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tantor. That one must have hurt.
Tantor tries to land a front kick but Katsaros steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Katsaros tries a quick counter leg kick but Tantor is wise to it.
Katsaros fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tantor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Katsaros.
Tantor throws a hook but Katsaros avoids it easily.
Katsaros throws out a counter right but Tantor avoids it with no problem.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tantor.
Tantor will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Katsaros tries a head kick but it misses.
Good work by Tantor as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tantor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Katsaros misses with a few strikes there.
Katsaros throws a leg kick but Tantor moved away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Katsaros tries to land a front kick but Tantor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Katsaros takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tantor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Katsaros misses.
A low kick from Tantor is predictable there
and Katsaros counters with a nice body shot.
Katsaros on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Katsaros digs a good hook to Tantor's body.
Tantor catches Katsaros with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Katsaros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Almu Tantor.
I think Katsaros has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:48
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Leonidas Katsaros! Leonidas Katsaros retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Leonidas Katsaros rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Chernov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Hess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hess is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Demiurge. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergey Chernov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Hess!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chernov throws a leg kick but Hess sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hess feints and then cracks Chernov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chernov down.
Hess scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chernov throws a leg kick but Hess sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hess throws a sloppy head kick and Chernov moves out of range easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chernov, right into the meat.
Hess swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hess misses with a looping right.
Hess misses with a body kick.
Jon Hess seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hess fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chernov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chernov takes one to the side of the head.
Hess swings for the body but Chernov moves out of range.
A low kick from Hess is predictable there
letting Chernov counter with a right hand.
It looks like Jon Hess has been cut.
Hess ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chernov moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hess lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hess lands a jab to Chernov's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernov misses the shot to the body.
Chernov tried to score with a low kick but Hess checks it.
Chernov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hess lands a jab to the head.
Hess throws a body shot but no joy.
Hess checks a leg kick.
Hess let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hess is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chernov rather than just go for the knockout.
Chernov moves out of range of the body kick from Hess.
Hess throws a body punch but Chernov moves out of range.
As Hess tries to get set, Chernov tries to push him back and clinch up but Hess manages to avoid the attempt.
Hess stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chernov is rocked!
Hess lands a right hook to the body.
Oh Chernov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chernov is breathing heavily.
Hess dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chernov. That did some damage!
Hess fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chernov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chernov walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Chernov limp body while Hess jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Hess!
Jon Hess is the new heavyweight champion!
Jon Hess 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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