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EVO 205: LA Times PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Toshi Matoshin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacque Schtrappe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matoshin comes to the cage accompanied by Mortal Kombat theme. Schtrappe has chosen Nitzer Ebb - Violent Playground as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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169 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Toshi Matoshin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jacque Schtrappe!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matoshin checks a leg kick nicely.
Matoshin checks a low kick from Schtrappe.
Matoshin throws a sloppy head kick and Schtrappe moves out of range easily.
Schtrappe connects with a high kick.
Schtrappe tries to land a front kick but Matoshin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Matoshin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Schtrappe just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Schtrappe coming out on top.
Matoshin lands a leg kick that knocks Schtrappe off balance momentarily.
Schtrappe blocks the body kick.
Schtrappe staying out of range there.
Schtrappe unleashes a big counter combination but Matoshin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Matoshin throws a leg kick but Schtrappe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Schtrappe throws a nice head kick!
Schtrappe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schtrappe tries to clinch but Matoshin is having none of it.
Schtrappe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matoshin.
Schtrappe 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matoshin connects with a nice looking jab.
Schtrappe throws a low kick, looking for Matoshin's leg but Matoshin calmly moves out of range.
Matoshin slips a straight right by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Matoshin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matoshin jabs Schtrappe right on the nose. Schtrappe blinks but takes it well.
No joy there for Matoshin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe tries to work over Matoshin's front leg with a kick but Matoshin checks it.
Matoshin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Granite Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Matoshin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Schtrappe looks to land a combination but Matoshin avoids it well.
Nice jab there from Schtrappe.
A combination from Schtrappe does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schtrappe misses with a low kick.
Matoshin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Schtrappe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin looks to throw the jab but Schtrappe is out of range.
Matoshin lands with a straight right. Schtrappe didn't see that one coming.
Schtrappe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matoshin struggles to land a body shot inside as Schtrappe controls his hands.
Schtrappe misses with the head strike.
Matoshin lands with a light punch inside.
Matoshin gets underhooks to prevent Schtrappe's takedown attempt.
Schtrappe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matoshin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matoshin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schtrappe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Matoshin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Matoshin scores with a hook to the body.
Matoshin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matoshin.
Matoshin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Schtrappe. Schtrappe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matoshin takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Toshi Matoshin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacque Schtrappe.
Schtrappe tries to pull guard but Matoshin won't allow it.
Schtrappe is trying to pull guard but Matoshin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Schtrappe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schtrappe stalks Matoshin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Matoshin's face. Matoshin staggers backwards, shaken.
Matoshin looks to throw the jab but Schtrappe is out of range.
Matoshin with a hook.
Schtrappe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circling - Schtrappe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schtrappe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matoshin. Matoshin obviously looking to wear him down.
Matoshin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schtrappe.
Matoshin backing away here, and Schtrappe unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A clash of legs there as Matoshin blocks the low kick.
Schtrappe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matoshin swings for the body but Schtrappe moves out of range.
Matoshin sets himself, and Schtrappe steps forward looking for the clinch! Matoshin avoids it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe tries to land a leg kick but Matoshin saw it coming and moves away.
Matoshin throws a good cross that connects.
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!
Schtrappe swings for the body but Matoshin moves out of range.
Schtrappe lands with a nice body punch.
Matoshin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matoshin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Schtrappe is out of range and Matoshin settles back down.
Matoshin is looking to chop away at Schtrappe's legs.
Schtrappe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Schtrappe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Schtrappe 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.
Matoshin throws a hook to the side of Schtrappe's head but Schtrappe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matoshin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schtrappe.
A clash of legs there as Schtrappe blocks the low kick.
Schtrappe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matoshin's sensitive parts.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut. Schtrappe saw that one coming.
Schtrappe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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 Toshi Matoshin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Matoshin throws an off balance right hand
and Schtrappe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Matoshin dodges the punch combination from Schtrappe.
Matoshin scores with a nice strike.
Matoshin throws a hook to the side of Schtrappe's head but Schtrappe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Toshi Matoshin is winning the standup battle so far.
That kick from Schtrappe tenderised Matoshin's leg. Matoshin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matoshin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe looks to throw the jab but Matoshin is out of range.
Matoshin connects with a body shot that sends Schtrappe's belly button to the back.
Schtrappe scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schtrappe tries to clinch but Matoshin is having none of it.
Schtrappe rushes Matoshin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Matoshin breaks from the clinch.
That kick from Schtrappe tenderised Matoshin's leg. Matoshin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matoshin lands with a hook. Schtrappe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matoshin throws a solid leg kick but Schtrappe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a wild body kick that Schtrappe sees coming a mile off.
Matoshin looks to land a combination but Schtrappe avoids it well.
A jab lands there for Matoshin.
Matoshin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Matoshin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A low kick from Matoshin is predictable there
enabling Schtrappe to counter with a crisp jab.
Schtrappe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matoshin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Schtrappe checks a leg kick nicely.
Schtrappe misses with the combination.
Schtrappe with a hook.
Schtrappe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice cross by Matoshin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin shoots for a takedown but Schtrappe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe misses with a low kick.
Schtrappe lands with a shot to the body.
Matoshin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matoshin doesn't manage to clinch there - Schtrappe circles away.
Schtrappe misses with a low kick.
Matoshin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Matoshin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Schtrappe will feel that in the morning.
Matoshin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some wild striking there from Schtrappe.
Matoshin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Schtrappe.
Matoshin dips to his left and cracks Schtrappe with an uppercut!
Matoshin scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin throws a leg kick
and Schtrappe counters with a straight right hand.
Matoshin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Schtrappe's head backwards.
Schtrappe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matoshin. That did some damage!
Matoshin moves out of range of the leg kick from Schtrappe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schtrappe. Matoshin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schtrappe thumps Matoshin with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matoshin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schtrappe.
The fighters circling - Matoshin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schtrappe tries to score with a low kick but Matoshin moves his leg out of the way.
Schtrappe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matoshin misses with a head kick.
Matoshin tries to clinch but Schtrappe moves out of range.
Schtrappe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe fails to land with a series of punches.
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!
The fighters circling - Matoshin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schtrappe tries a head kick but it misses.
Matoshin throws a jab when Schtrappe was well out of range.
Matoshin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Schtrappe.
A telegraphed right hand from Schtrappe misses the target.
Matoshin looks to throw the jab but Schtrappe is out of range.
Schtrappe tries to counter by closing the distance.
Matoshin cracks the inside of Schtrappe's front leg.
Schtrappe connects with a solid leg kick.
Jacque Schtrappe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schtrappe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matoshin.
Matoshin connects with an inside leg kick.
Matoshin moves out of range of the body kick.
Matoshin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matoshin closes the distance and pushes Schtrappe back into the cage.
Schtrappe jumps into guard, dragging Matoshin to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jacque Schtrappe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Schtrappe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matoshin misses with a wild body shot.
Matoshin clinches up against the cage.
Matoshin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Schtrappe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Matoshin - the referee stops the clock and Schtrappe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Matoshin. Schtrappe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Matoshin connects with a solid leg kick.
Schtrappe thumps Matoshin with a low kick.
Matoshin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Schtrappe blocks a leg kick.
Schtrappe tries a low kick but Matoshin avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin throws a hook to the side of Schtrappe's head but Schtrappe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schtrappe throws a head kick but Matoshin moves out of range.
Schtrappe misses with a head kick.
Matoshin connects with a solid leg kick.
Matoshin looks to land a right hand but Schtrappe moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matoshin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matoshin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schtrappe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matoshin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matoshin closes the distance and clinches.
Matoshin tries to throw a body punch but Schtrappe avoids it by throwing Matoshin back against the cage.
Matoshin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matoshin breaks from the clinch.
Matoshin jabs at Schtrappe's body.
Schtrappe tries to clinch up.
Matoshin throws the left hand but Schtrappe avoids the punch easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Schtrappe.
Matoshin moves out of range of the strikes.
Schtrappe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matoshin throws a leg kick but Schtrappe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin catches Schtrappe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matoshin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matoshin throws a low kick, looking for Schtrappe's leg but Schtrappe calmly moves out of range.
Matoshin throws a hook to the side of Schtrappe's head but Schtrappe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schtrappe moves out of range as Matoshin strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schtrappe is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Matoshin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matoshin connects with a right hand. Schtrappe shakes it off.
Matoshin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe is looking to clinch.
Matoshin just misses with a punch to the body.
Matoshin throws a low kick but Schtrappe moves out of range easily.
Schtrappe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matoshin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Schtrappe.
Donk. Schtrappe catches Matoshin right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe throws a low kick but Matoshin moves out of range easily.
That kick from Matoshin tenderised Schtrappe's leg. Schtrappe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matoshin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Schtrappe sprawls well. Schtrappe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matoshin gets slowly back to his feet.
Schtrappe thinks about the counter body kick.
Matoshin lands a lovely overhand right.
Matoshin misses with a takedown attempt - Schtrappe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matoshin throws an off balance right hand
and Schtrappe counters with a left and a right that stings Matoshin.
Schtrappe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matoshin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Schtrappe eats them both and turns towards Matoshin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Matoshin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schtrappe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matoshin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Schtrappe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matoshin throws a leg kick but Schtrappe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Schtrappe blocks a jab.
Matoshin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Schtrappe.
Matoshin misses with a looping left.
An inside leg kick from Matoshin misses.
Schtrappe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matoshin tries to clinch but Schtrappe moves out of range.
Schtrappe defending well as Matoshin loads up on a big left hand.
Matoshin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Schtrappe.
Matoshin scores with a punch to the head.
Schtrappe feints and then cracks Matoshin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matoshin down.
Schtrappe throws a body punch but Matoshin moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toshi Matoshin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matoshin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Matoshin!
Toshi Matoshin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pearson Specter Litt, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Jay Mutombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holy Jenova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mutombo comes to the cage accompanied by Egypt Central - Over and Under . 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Jay Mutombo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Holy Jenova!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutombo tests Jenova's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Holy Jenova has been cut.
Mutombo looks to throw the jab but Jenova is out of range.
Jenova 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.
Mutombo throws a lazy right hand but Jenova sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mutombo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mutombo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jenova is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mutombo thuds a left hand into Jenova's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jenova.
Jenova motions for Mutombo to come forward. Jenova throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jenova keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jenova tries to bum rush Mutombo with a series of wild strikes but Mutombo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jenova tries to clinch but Mutombo moves out of range.
Mutombo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mutombo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jenova. That one must have hurt.
Mutombo slips a jab and a cross from Jenova.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mutombo manages to avoid it.
Jenova avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jenova misses with a few strikes there.
Mutombo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jenova misses with a body kick.
Mutombo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jenova was well out of range. Poor timing from Mutombo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutombo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jenova counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Jay Jay Mutombo has been cut.
Jenova bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jenova throws a head kick but Mutombo moves out of range.
Jenova delivers a nice body kick.
Mutombo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jenova.
Mutombo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Mutombo backs off Jenova throws a huge counter combo but Mutombo manages to avoid it all.
Jenova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jenova throws a body shot but no joy.
Jenova blocks a head kick by Mutombo.
Mutombo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jenova digs a good body shot into Mutombo's ribs.
Jenova shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A head kick by Mutombo misses
and Jenova moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Jenova.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mutombo is trying to push Jenova away but Jenova has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mutombo is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo taking a breather.
Mutombo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mutombo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jenova backs up against the cage.
Mutombo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jenova.
A head kick misses from Mutombo.
Jenova throws a jab when Mutombo was well out of range.
Jenova scores with a leg kick.
Mutombo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jenova goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jenova is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mutombo rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice defenses there by Mutombo.
Nice jab there from Jenova.
Jenova misses with a wild body shot.
Jenova comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mutombo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mutombo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jenova checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mutombo motions for Jenova to come forward. Mutombo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mutombo walks into a jab.
Jenova takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jenova throws a head kick but Mutombo moves out of range.
Mutombo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mutombo scores with a nice head shot.
Jenova missing with a left hand there. Mutombo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mutombo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mutombo throws a head kick but Jenova moves out of range.
Mutombo checks a low kick from Jenova.
It looked like Mutombo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jenova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mutombo manages to avoid it.
Mutombo misses with a straight left.
Mutombo throws a head kick that misses.
Mutombo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jenova steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mutombo.
Jenova throws a shot from downtown. Mutombo moves away and avoids it.
Jenova uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mutombo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenova scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mutombo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jenova misses with a body kick.
Jenova dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jenova misses with the combination.
Mutombo ducks right into an uppercut from Jenova.
Jenova misses with a wild body shot.
Mutombo slips under a jab.
Mutombo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jenova counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mutombo throws a head kick that misses.
Mutombo throws a right and a left that Jenova avoids nicely.
Jenova scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holy Jenova dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jenova scores with a spinning back kick!
Jenova connects with a solid leg kick.
Jenova has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jab by Jenova.
Jenova fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Jenova backs away, Mutombo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mutombo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jenova counters with a huge left! Mutombo is in big trouble! He's backing up but Jenova isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Mutombo from any more damage. A dominating finish by Jenova!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Holy Jenova!
Holy Jenova decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Dietrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Irving Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dietrich comes into the arena with Mother- Danzig blaring out of the sound system. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hans Dietrich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Irving Brown!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dietrich is looking to clinch.
Hans Dietrich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dietrich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Dietrich.
Dietrich throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
Brown has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dietrich is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dietrich lands a nice hook to Brown's body. Brown takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brown paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dietrich throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease.
Brown throws a big counter head kick but Dietrich avoids it with no problem.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Brown.
Dietrich manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dietrich blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dietrich defending well though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dietrich taking some punishment here, with Brown in his half guard.
Dietrich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown slips a nice elbow through Dietrich's hands, connecting with Dietrich's forehead.
Brown prevents Dietrich from standing back up.
Dietrich taking some punishment here, with Brown in his half guard.
Dietrich is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brown scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brown slips a nice elbow through Dietrich's hands, connecting with Dietrich's forehead.
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dietrich is trying to control but can't.
Dietrich keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brown working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown working the head and body with strikes.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dietrich keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dietrich throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Dietrich backing away here, and Brown unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Brown lands a head kick. Dietrich smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dietrich takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dietrich doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brown lands a nice shot that snaps Dietrich's head back.
Dietrich lands with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brown bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dietrich is pushing Brown's head away, looking to escape. Brown manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dietrich trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Brown looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dietrich is avoiding damage well.
Brown wants to control for a moment but Dietrich uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Dietrich pushes Brown off looking to stand but Brown dives back in and keeps control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Brown misses with a head shot. Dietrich uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dietrich wants to stand up but Brown is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brown with a nice cross.
Brown clobbers Dietrich with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Dietrich saw that one coming.
Dietrich throwing a counter right hand but Brown manages to avoid it.
Dietrich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brown connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brown throws out a leg kick but Dietrich moves out of range and Brown only half commits.
Dietrich fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brown avoids it really well and circles away.
Dietrich closes the distance but Brown moves to the side
and Brown counters with a good, hard body kick but Dietrich shrugs it off.
Brown throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Irving Brown dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dietrich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brown's sensitive parts.
Dietrich will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dietrich throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Brown has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brown lands a nice uppercut.
Dietrich lands a right hand.
Brown manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dietrich throws a head punch that misses.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brown tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dietrich backwards.
Brown throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dietrich blocks it with crossed arms.
Brown lands a nice uppercut.
Dietrich swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown is looking to control Dietrich's arms but Dietrich gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brown has his back to the cage.
Dietrich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dietrich has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown connects with a body shot that sends Dietrich's belly button to the back.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dietrich throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
We've been told by Dietrich's head coaches at 5 Star Spar Bazaar that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Irving Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dietrich throws a leg kick that misses.
Dietrich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Dietrich closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brown circles away.
Brown connects with a leg kick. Dietrich looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brown closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dietrich buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brown moves into the clinch.
Brown landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brown scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brown's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dietrich tries to break free but Brown pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Brown.
Brown digs a right hand underneath Dietrich's ribcage. Dietrich let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brown lands a nice uppercut.
Brown looking to slow down the pace here.
Dietrich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown stalling against the cage.
Come on Brown - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Brown receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Irving Brown seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dietrich has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Brown manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dietrich is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Dietrich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dietrich.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dietrich's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to land knees in the clinch but Dietrich avoids the damage to the body.
Brown stalling.
Dietrich stalling in the clinch but Brown improves position.
The referee calls for Brown to work.
Brown unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Brown wants to take the fight to the mat but Dietrich manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brown tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brown tries to land a knee to the head but Dietrich blocks with his arms.
Brown lands with a right to the head.
Brown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brown misses with a knee to the head.
Brown blocks a body shot from Dietrich.
Brown unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Brown with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brown tries a knee to the head but Dietrich blocks it.
Brown connects with a knee to the head.
Brown lands a left hand.
Brown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Brown lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Brown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown.
Brown works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brown.
Brown lands an uppercut.
Brown lands with a left to the head.
Brown slowing the pace effectively.
Brown works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brown wants the takedown. Dietrich is fighting it off but Brown persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dietrich's guard against the cage.
Brown wants to control from the top but Dietrich keeps moving.
Dietrich is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Brown dives into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Irving Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Brown throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dietrich tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dietrich.
Dietrich takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brown drops Dietrich with a beautiful combination! Dietrich stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Brown is looking for the KO!
Dietrich is rocked!
It looks like Hans Dietrich has been cut.
Brown drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Dietrich's head, knocking him out cold! Brown is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Irving Brown!
Irving Brown gave a mention to Pearson Specter Litt in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Hans Dietrich was interviewed post fight and said 'Mommy!!!!!!!!!!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mr Azure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Gajewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Azure comes to the cage accompanied by War, War Never Changes. Gajewski has chosen Mobb Deep - Survival of the Fittest as his entrance music. 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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135 lbs
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141 lbs
40 - 13 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
47 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mr Azure!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrzej Gajewski!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gajewski 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Azure pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gajewski back to the cage. Azure follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gajewski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Azure.
Gajewski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Azure works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Azure lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gajewski checks a leg kick.
Gajewski tries a quick counter leg kick but Azure is wise to it.
Andrzej Gajewski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azure misses with a wild body shot.
Azure takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick lands from Gajewski.
Gajewski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Azure.
Gajewski 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.
Gajewski avoids the body shot from Azure.
Azure walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gajewski checks a leg kick nicely.
Gajewski swings widly with a right hand
and Azure counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Azure moves out of range as Gajewski throws a body kick.
Azure darts in looking for a takedown but Gajewski gets double underhooks and turns Azure into the cage.
Gajewski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Azure waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gajewski.
Azure uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gajewski.
Azure has been working on his balance at Heavy Metal, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Gajewski.
Azure ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gajewski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gajewski 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 Azure has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Azure and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gajewski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gajewski misses with a straight left.
Gajewski tries to work over Azure's front leg with a kick but Azure checks it.
Gajewski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gajewski catches Azure with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Azure connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gajewski's hands.
Gajewski misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gajewski. Azure does a little dance to reset his feet.
Azure attempts a counter takedown but Gajewski avoids it well and moves away.
Azure throws a body shot but no joy.
Gajewski throws a hook but Azure avoids it easily.
Gajewski digs a good hook to Azure's body.
Gajewski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azure.
Andrzej Gajewski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gajewski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gajewski flicks out a counter leg kick but Azure steps away.
Gajewski lands with an uppercut that bounces Azure off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Gajewski misses the target.
Gajewski moves in looking to clinch but Azure pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski slips under a jab.
Gajewski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gajewski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gajewski lands a nice looking body shot.
Azure connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gajewski momentarily.
Gajewski throws a head kick that misses
letting Azure counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Gajewski misses
and Azure counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Azure trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Azure is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gajewski keeping full guard, as Azure tries to pass.
Azure throws a big right hand that misses.
Azure throwing strikes from guard but Gajewski blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azure drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gajewski dives on top into guard.
Azure preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Azure working for a triangle but Gajewski defends it easily.
Gajewski postures up and lands a big shot to Azure's brow.
Azure had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gajewski defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gajewski trying to control the position from guard on top but Azure is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azure had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gajewski defends it easily.
Gajewski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Azure looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gajewski passes into half guard.
Azure wants to improve his position but Gajewski is controlling well.
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 Mr Azure will probably get the nod.
That's time! Azure's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Azure avoids a kick to the body.
Gajewski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Azure slips a straight right by Gajewski.
Azure takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Azure will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Azure jabs at Gajewski's body.
Azure chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Azure throws a looping overhand right but Gajewski ducks down to avoid it.
Azure backing away here, and Gajewski unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Azure ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Azure fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Azure bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gajewski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gajewski misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Azure. Gajewski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Azure throws a right hand that misses
and Gajewski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Azure checks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gajewski, right into the meat.
Gajewski takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azure feints and then cracks Gajewski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gajewski down.
Gajewski throws out a loose jab but Azure uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azure throws a jab but it's blocked by Gajewski.
It seemed like Gajewski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Azure. Gajewski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gajewski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A leg kick checked by Gajewski.
Azure misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Gajewski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gajewski ducks under a wild hook from Azure.
Gajewski throws a body shot but no joy.
Azure throws the left hand but Gajewski avoids the punch easily.
Azure slips under a jab from Gajewski.
A cross from Azure lands.
Gajewski scores with a shot to the body.
Azure throws a right hand that Gajewski ducks under and follows up with a left that Gajewski also avoids with ease.
Gajewski connects with a body shot that sends Azure's belly button to the back.
Gajewski scores with a hook.
Azure moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab from Azure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azure getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Azure crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gajewski - the referee stops the clock and Azure gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gajewski. Azure manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gajewski misses with a body shot.
Gajewski ducks under a wild hook from Azure.
Azure tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Azure checks a leg kick nicely.
Gajewski checks a leg kick.
Gajewski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Azure misses with a looping right.
Azure displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gajewski throws out the jab.
Azure feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gajewski's calf.
Gajewski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Azure.
Azure takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gajewski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Azure at a distance.
Azure keeps the fight on the outside.
Gajewski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Azure avoids the body shot from Gajewski.
That kick from Gajewski tenderised Azure's leg. Azure is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azure getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Azure throws a leg kick but Gajewski moved away.
Gajewski throws a head kick that Azure semi-blocks.
Gajewski misses with a body kick.
Azure keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gajewski.
Azure changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Azure fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gajewski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Azure cracks the inside of Gajewski's front leg.
Gajewski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gajewski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Azure throws a solid leg kick but Gajewski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Azure.
Azure fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gajewski takes a swing at Azure's ribcage but misses.
Gajewski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Azure throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Azure.
Azure lands a leg kick that knocks Gajewski off balance momentarily.
Gajewski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Azure keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gajewski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azure connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gajewski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gajewski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Azure feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gajewski's calf.
Azure checks a leg kick nicely.
Azure swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Azure throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gajewski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Azure chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gajewski avoids the body shot from Azure.
Gajewski takes a swing at Azure's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Gajewski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good shot there by Azure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gajewski motions for Azure to come forward. Gajewski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Azure looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gajewski is fending him off so far but Azure persists. Nope, Gajewski circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Azure. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gajewski tries a head kick but it misses.
Azure misses the jab.
Gajewski throws out a counter right but Azure avoids it with no problem.
Gajewski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Azure in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andrzej Gajewski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gajewski checks a leg kick.
Azure takes a swing at Gajewski's ribcage but misses.
Azure takes a swing at Gajewski's ribcage but misses.
Gajewski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Azure appears to be looking for a big counter.
Azure has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Azure there as he acknowledges the shot.
Azure swats away the attempt to clinch by Gajewski.
Gajewski doesn't manage to clinch there - Azure circles away.
Gajewski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Azure bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Gajewski. Those never looked like landing.
Azure throws a lazy right hand but Gajewski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gajewski scores with a hook.
Azure shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gajewski but Gajewski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gajewski.
Azure lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Azure blocks the leg kick.
Azure throws a body punch but Gajewski moves out of range.
Azure slips under a jab from Gajewski.
Gajewski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gajewski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azure moves away.
A cross from Gajewski lands.
Azure looks to land a left hand but Gajewski moved out of range nicely.
Azure takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big left from Azure misses.
Azure misses with a body shot.
Azure fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gajewski.
Azure lands a lovely overhand right.
Gajewski misses with an uppercut. Azure saw that one coming.
Azure moves out of range as Gajewski strikes.
Azure stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gajewski.
Azure throws a right and a left that Gajewski avoids nicely.
Gajewski throws a leg kick which misses Azure's front leg but catches the back leg as Azure tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski is looking to score with low kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Azure on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gajewski checks a leg kick nicely.
Gajewski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Azure catches Gajewski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gajewski is looking to clinch.
Azure swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Azure cracks Gajewski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gajewski scores with a jab to the body.
Azure throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Andrzej Gajewski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gajewski thuds his right hand into Azure's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Azure takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Azure drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gajewski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gajewski has control of Azure's left arm, preventing Azure from doing any damage.
Gajewski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski has control of Azure's left arm, preventing Azure from doing any damage.
Azure trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gajewski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Azure throwing strikes from guard but Gajewski blocks nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good work by Gajewski as he checks the leg kick.
Azure manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gajewski on his heels. He'll look to pass Gajewski's guard now, I'm sure.
Azure postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azure won't allow Gajewski to sweep him here.
Azure throws a big right hand that misses.
Gajewski keeping full guard, as Azure tries to pass.
Gajewski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Azure missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gajewski is trying to control the position but Azure postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Azure throws a series of punches but Gajewski moves out of range.
Azure shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gajewski sprawls well. Gajewski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Azure gets slowly back to his feet.
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 Mr Azure.
I think Azure has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mr Azure!
Mr Azure decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Jamison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoko Gushiken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, John Jamison!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 18 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yoko Gushiken!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gushiken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jamison. Jamison obviously looking to wear him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jamison. Gushiken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jamison moves out of range of the strikes.
Jamison has closed the distance and engaged Gushiken in a clinch.
Jamison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gushiken's elbow.
Jamison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Jamison.
Jamison can't find room to land a body shot as Gushiken controls the action.
Gushiken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gushiken swings wildly with an uppercut but Jamison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jamison swings wildly with an uppercut but Gushiken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jamison misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gushiken misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Gushiken fails to land.
Jamison working aggressively here.
Gushiken misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jamison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gushiken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gushiken's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Jamison.
Jamison is working Gushiken over against the cage.
Gushiken has a couple of punches blocked by Jamison.
Gushiken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jamison lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jamison scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gushiken.
Jamison misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gushiken.
Jamison lands with a light punch inside.
Jamison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jamison struggles to land a body shot inside as Gushiken controls his hands.
Gushiken throws a punch but it's blocked by Jamison.
Jamison struggles to land a body shot inside as Gushiken controls his hands.
Gushiken misses with a punch on the inside.
Jamison lands with a left to the head.
Gushiken scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jamison working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gushiken misses with the head strike.
Jamison blocking some punches.
Jamison lands with a short shot to the head.
Gushiken's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Jamison.
Jamison blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Jamison.
Jamison misses with a punch to the body.
Jamison scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gushiken throws a head punch that misses.
Jamison tries to throw a body punch but Gushiken avoids it by throwing Jamison back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Jamison.
Jamison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jamison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jamison lands an uppercut.
Gushiken lands with a short shot to the head.
I was talking to Jamison's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gushiken slows down the pace here.
Jamison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamison misses with a body shot.
Jamison misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Gushiken misses.
Gushiken looks to land a right hand but Jamison moved out of range.
Jamison tries to clinch up.
Jamison throws a low kick but Gushiken moves out of range easily.
Jamison wants to clinch.
Jamison misses with a left hand
and Jamison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jamison throws a hook to the side of Gushiken's head but Gushiken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gushiken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jamison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jamison misses with a low kick.
Gushiken looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gushiken takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jamison slips a straight right by Gushiken.
Jamison throws a wild body kick that Gushiken sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamison swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Gushiken on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gushiken misses with a hook to the body
and Jamison makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jamison takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jamison looks to land a body kick but Gushiken moved away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jamison fails with a takedown attempt.
Gushiken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jamison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gushiken.
Gushiken throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Gushiken catches Jamison right on the button with a cross.
Jamison defending well as Gushiken loads up on a big left hand.
Gushiken slips under a jab.
Gushiken keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gushiken takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from Gushiken misses.
Gushiken throws out a loose jab but Jamison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gushiken looks to land a left hand but Jamison moved out of range nicely.
Gushiken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Jamison dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jamison throws a hook to the side of Gushiken's head but Gushiken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jamison throws a nice looking combination but Gushiken bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jamison is looking to clinch.
Gushiken misses with a lunging right hand
and Jamison counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jamison.
Gushiken pushes Jamison off and gets back to his feet.
Jamison lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gushiken takes a step back to recover.
Jamison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jamison closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gushiken lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Gushiken.
Gushiken misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gushiken lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jamison misses with some punches.
Jamison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gushiken lands a nice shot to the body.
Jamison misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gushiken looks to land a right hand but Jamison moved out of range.
Gushiken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jamison gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gushiken.
Gushiken throws an overhand right that lands on Jamison's shoulder, as Jamison tries to avoid the shot.
Gushiken cracks Jamison with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jamison. Gushiken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jamison misses with a wild body shot.
Gushiken connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jamison looks to score with a jab to the body but Gushiken is just out of range.
Gushiken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jamison manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Jamison.
Gushiken 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.
A good leg kick by Jamison.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gushiken.
Gushiken rushes Jamison and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gushiken scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jamison misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gushiken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jamison blocks an uppercut.
Gushiken lands a nice uppercut.
Gushiken is looking to control Jamison's arms but Jamison gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gushiken has his back to the cage.
Jamison swings wildly with an uppercut but Gushiken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jamison misses with a punch to the body.
Gushiken trying to stall but Jamison improves his position.
Jamison swings wildly with an uppercut but Gushiken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jamison is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Jamison scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gushiken misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jamison struggles to land a body shot inside as Gushiken controls his hands.
Jamison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jamison.
Gushiken lands a hook that snaps the head of Jamison backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamison tries to work over Gushiken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
John Jamison has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gushiken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gushiken swings wildly with an uppercut but Jamison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gushiken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gushiken misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jamison lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jamison misses with a punch on the inside.
Jamison misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Jamison.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jamison as Gushiken tries to tie him up.
Gushiken prevents a body shot from Jamison.
Gushiken lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gushiken has a couple of punches blocked by Jamison.
Jamison tries a body shot but Gushiken blocks it.
Gushiken lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jamison or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gushiken scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jamison.
Jamison misses with a punch on the inside.
Jamison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gushiken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jamison misses with a punch to the body.
Gushiken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jamison working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jamison lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jamison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jamison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gushiken avoids the body shot from Jamison.
Jamison scores with a spinning back kick!
Jamison misses with a takedown attempt
and Jamison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jamison throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gushiken lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jamison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gushiken manages to avoid it.
Gushiken looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yoko Gushiken will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Jamison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jamison throws a front kick aimed at Gushiken's knee but Gushiken avoids it well.
Jamison scores with a push kick.
Jamison sizes up Gushiken with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Jamison misses the target.
Jamison slips a straight right by Gushiken.
Jamison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gushiken.
Jamison has his takedown stuffed
and Gushiken counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gushiken misses with a hook.
Gushiken avoids the body shot from Jamison.
Jamison takes a swing at Gushiken's ribcage but misses.
Gushiken takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gushiken tests Jamison's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jamison dips to his left and cracks Gushiken with an uppercut!
Jamison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Jamison misses the target.
Gushiken moves forwards but Jamison connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jamison fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gushiken throws a body shot but no joy.
Jamison throws a push kick but Gushiken slaps the foot to one side.
Gushiken falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jamison holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jamison lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jamison misses with a punch to the body.
Jamison manages to pull guard.
Jamison is trying to control the position but Gushiken postures up.
Jamison is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gushiken won't allow Jamison to sweep him here.
Gushiken would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamison looking for a sweep. Not yet Jamison, not yet.
Gushiken is looking to stand up but Jamison won't let him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jamison working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gushiken doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gushiken manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jamison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jamison throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gushiken gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gushiken avoids the body shot from Jamison.
Gushiken digs a good hook to Jamison's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gushiken closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jamison is looking to wear down Gushiken with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jamison takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gushiken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jamison.
Jamison jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gushiken scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jamison throws a push kick but Gushiken slaps the foot to one side.
Jamison throws a head kick but Gushiken moves out of range.
Jamison looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Jamison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jamison. Gushiken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gushiken staying out of range there.
Jamison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gushiken was well out of range. Poor timing from Jamison.
Gushiken takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jamison throws a wild body kick that Gushiken sees coming a mile off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gushiken throws a body shot but no joy.
Gushiken throws a looping overhand right but Jamison ducks down to avoid it.
Gushiken takes a swing at Jamison's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gushiken manages to avoid it.
Gushiken scores with a nice right hand.
A big left from Gushiken misses.
Jamison cracks a nice hook into Gushiken's ribs.
Gushiken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Jamison there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jamison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jamison clinches up with Gushiken and pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Gushiken.
Gushiken lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gushiken blocks an uppercut.
Jamison letting Gushiken take a breather here.
Gushiken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but John Jamison did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Jamison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jamison shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gushiken defends it nicely.
Jamison throws a sloppy head kick and Gushiken moves out of range easily.
Gushiken is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jamison with a body shot.
Gushiken jabs Jamison to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Jamison.
Gushiken feints a jab promting Jamison to slip. Gushiken then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jamison slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gushiken misses with a hook.
And Jamison counters with a quick kick to the body but Gushiken blocks it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jamison. Gushiken shrugs it off though.
Gushiken throws a body shot but no joy.
Jamison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gushiken throws out the jab.
Jamison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gushiken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gushiken takes a swing at Jamison's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Gushiken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice takedown defense from Gushiken. No joy for Jamison on that attempt.
Jamison throws a head kick that misses.
Gushiken lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gushiken takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gushiken keeps the fight on the outside.
Gushiken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice side step and Gushiken releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gushiken!
Jamison misses with a jab to the body
and Gushiken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jamison walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jamison clinches up with Gushiken and pushes him back against the cage.
Gushiken makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jamison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gushiken's elbow.
Jamison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jamison working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jamison blocking some punches.
Jamison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gushiken's elbow.
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!
Jamison misses with the head strike.
Gushiken's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jamison throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gushiken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gushiken throws a punch but it's blocked by Jamison.
Jamison prevents a body shot from Gushiken.
Gushiken has a couple of punches blocked by Jamison.
Gushiken takes a shot to the head.
Jamison lands with a right to the head.
Gushiken blocking some punches.
Jamison lands with a left to the head.
Jamison has a couple of punches blocked by Gushiken.
Jamison is trying to pull guard but Gushiken has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Jamison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jamison tries to throw a body punch but Gushiken avoids it by throwing Jamison back against the cage.
Gushiken misses with the head strike.
Gushiken lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Gushiken.
Jamison blocks a body shot from Gushiken.
Jamison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamison misses with a punch to the body.
Jamison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gushiken lands a nice shot to the body.
Jamison swings wildly with an uppercut but Gushiken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gushiken working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jamison lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jamison struggles to land a body shot inside as Gushiken controls his hands.
A short right from Gushiken.
Gushiken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gushiken content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gushiken tries a body shot but Jamison blocks it.
Jamison lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Gushiken.
Jamison tries to work over Gushiken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jamison misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamison successfully pulls guard.
Gushiken trying to control the position from guard on top but Jamison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gushiken engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gushiken got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jamison has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gushiken has managed to get both his arms back between Jamison's legs - danger averted.
Gushiken trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jamison's guard.
Jamison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoko Gushiken dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jamison looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jamison misses with a body kick.
Gushiken throws a hook to the side of Jamison's head but Jamison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jamison slips a straight right by Gushiken.
Gushiken slaps away a takedown attempt from Jamison, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gushiken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jamison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jamison throws a hook to the side of Gushiken's head but Gushiken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jamison slips under a jab from Gushiken.
Jamison is looking to counter punch.
Jamison throws a leg kick but Gushiken checks it.
A little jabbing left from Gushiken on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jamison moves away from the strike by Gushiken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gushiken blocks the body kick.
Gushiken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gushiken scores with a jab to the head.
Gushiken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gushiken moves out of range of the body kick.
Jamison on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gushiken throws a body shot but no joy.
Jamison throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Gushiken counter with a right hand.
Jamison changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jamison slips under a jab.
Gushiken connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gushiken cracks Jamison with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jamison turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jamison lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jamison looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jamison throws a lazy body kick
and Gushiken counters with a stiff right hand.
Gushiken checks a leg kick nicely.
Jamison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gushiken was well out of range. Poor timing from Jamison.
Gushiken throws a looping overhand right but Jamison ducks down to avoid it.
Jamison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gushiken paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jamison slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gushiken avoids the body shot from Jamison.
No joy there for Gushiken, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamison misses with a body shot.
Yoko Gushiken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jamison doesn't manage to clinch there - Gushiken circles away.
Gushiken jabs at Jamison's body.
Gushiken fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jamison looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jamison moves away from the strike by Gushiken.
A punch combination from Gushiken misses.
Jamison shoots in for a takedown but Gushiken shows good takedown defense.
Gushiken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gushiken looks to score with a jab to the body but Jamison is just out of range.
Jamison throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gushiken.
Gushiken swings for the body but Jamison moves out of range.
Gushiken throws a shot to the body.
Jamison tries for a takedown but Gushiken sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Jamison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gushiken takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gushiken scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jamison doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamison tries to land a front kick but Gushiken steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Both fighters circling a little - Jamison finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jamison fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jamison takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gushiken takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jamison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gushiken.
Gushiken moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Gushiken on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gushiken misses with a straight right.
Jamison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gushiken.
Jamison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jamison digs a good hook to Gushiken's body.
Jamison looks to throw the jab but Gushiken is out of range.
Jamison drives through and clinches with Gushiken against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gushiken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gushiken blocks an uppercut.
Jamison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Gushiken on the inside.
Jamison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jamison prevents a body shot from Gushiken.
Gushiken throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamisons head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jamison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jamison.
Jamison struggles to land a body shot inside as Gushiken controls his hands.
Gushiken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jamison prevents a body shot from Gushiken.
Jamison lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gushiken scores with a shot to the side of Jamison's head.
Gushiken has a couple of punches blocked by Jamison.
Jamison has a couple of punches blocked by Gushiken.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoko Gushiken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gushiken 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoko Gushiken! Yoko Gushiken retains his bantamweight title!
Yoko Gushiken decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Norton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chung Quela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scott Norton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Chung Quela!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quela throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Quela keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Norton.
Decent striking displayed by Norton there.
Quela on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Norton jabs Quela right on the nose. Quela blinks but takes it well.
Norton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Quela.
Norton lands a big right hand that sends Quela crashing to the mat! Norton stays standing though and waves Quela back to his feet!
Quela is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quela shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Quela walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Quela limp body while Norton jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott Norton!
An out of breath and clearly excited Scott Norton thanked Fury Nutrition Inc. for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Esquiva Falcao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evil Kullervo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kullervo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kullervo Entrance Theme. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Esquiva Falcao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evil Kullervo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Falcao misses.
Kullervo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Falcao throws a series of strikes that have Kullervo backpedaling.
It looks like Evil Kullervo has been cut.
Falcao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kullervo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Falcao is looking to land body kicks.
Falcao misses with a body shot.
Kullervo flicks out a counter leg kick but Falcao steps away.
Falcao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kullervo is able to avoid easily.
It seemed like Kullervo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Falcao scores with a nice head shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Falcao.
Falcao has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Furia Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Falcao.
Kullervo tries to score with a low kick but Falcao moves his leg out of the way.
Falcao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kullervo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Falcao can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kullervo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Falcao throws the left hand but Kullervo avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Kullervo tenderised Falcao's leg. Falcao is trying to keep his angry face on.
Falcao cracks Kullervo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kullervo ducks under a wild hook from Falcao.
Falcao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kullervo was well out of range. Poor timing from Falcao.
Falcao throws a leg kick but Kullervo checks it.
Falcao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kullervo. That did some damage!
Kullervo misses with a takedown
and Falcao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kullervo is rocked!
Falcao is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Kullervo flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Kullervo is out cold! Falcao holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Esquiva Falcao!
Our winner, Esquiva Falcao, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Grunge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zlatan Spazstor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grunge's entrance music is Temple of the Dog - Say Hello To Heaven. A fine choice. Spazstor has chosen 2Pac feat. T.I. - Changed Man (Jazze Pha Remix) as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Zlatan Spazstor enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Grunge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Zlatan Spazstor!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grunge takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grunge drops his hands momentarily and Spazstor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spazstor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grunge moves away.
Spazstor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grunge can pounce on him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spazstor. That's going to slow Grunge down.
A good leg kick by Spazstor.
Spazstor thuds a left hand into Grunge's body.
Spazstor misses with a wild combination.
Grunge moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grunge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spazstor.
Grunge definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Grunge throws out a leg kick but Spazstor moves out of range and Grunge only half commits.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Spazstor 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 Grunge has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grunge and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Grunge swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spazstor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spazstor misses with a hook. Grunge ducked under it nicely.
Spazstor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Grunge scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spazstor doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grunge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grunge tries to clinch but Spazstor is having none of it.
Spazstor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grunge. Grunge obviously looking to wear him down.
Grunge moves away from the strike by Spazstor.
Grunge looks to land a body kick but Spazstor moved away.
Spazstor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spazstor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spazstor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Grunge moves out of range as Spazstor strikes.
Spazstor is looking to chop away at Grunge's legs.
Spazstor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spazstor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That kick from Spazstor tenderised Grunge's leg. Grunge is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spazstor lands a nice hook to Grunge's body. Grunge takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot by Grunge.
Zlatan Spazstor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grunge forces Spazstor back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spazstor throws a punch but it's blocked by Grunge.
Grunge missing with knees to the body.
Grunge scores a nice knee to the body.
Spazstor misses with a punch to the body.
Spazstor breaks from the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spazstor.
Grunge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Grunge misses the target.
Grunge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spazstor was well out of range. Poor timing from Grunge.
Grunge connects with a nice looking jab.
Spazstor misses with a looping left.
Spazstor has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A good leg kick by Spazstor.
Spazstor connects with a body shot that sends Grunge's belly button to the back.
Grunge misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Spazstor misses.
Spazstor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grunge was well out of range. Poor timing from Spazstor.
Grunge takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spazstor throws a leg kick that is checked
and Grunge counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grunge connects with a single shot there.
Grunge lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Spazstor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grunge is looking to counter with a body kick.
Spazstor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grunge doesn't seem bothered though.
Spazstor connects with a looping right hand.
Grunge fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grunge throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Spazstor.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spazstor, as that shot connected.
A clash of legs there as Spazstor blocks the low kick.
An inside leg kick from Spazstor misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Grunge misses its target.
Spazstor feints and then cracks Grunge's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grunge down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Grunge. Spazstor shrugs it off though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spazstor misses with a straight left.
Grunge throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spazstor connects with a nice looking jab.
Spazstor moves out of range of the leg kick from Grunge.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Grunge.
The fighters circling - Spazstor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spazstor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Spazstor steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Grunge. That one must have hurt.
Spazstor moves out of range of the body kick.
Spazstor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spazstor scores with a jab.
Grunge connects with a leg kick. Spazstor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Grunge walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grunge moves out of range of the strikes.
Grunge tried to counter with a leg kick but Spazstor avoided it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grunge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spazstor slips under a jab from Grunge.
Grunge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spazstor.
Spazstor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grunge.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zlatan Spazstor dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Grunge wants to clinch.
Jab by Grunge.
Spazstor throws a looping overhand right but Grunge ducks down to avoid it.
Grunge tried to counter with a leg kick but Spazstor avoided it.
Spazstor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grunge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grunge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spazstor.
Spazstor misses the jab.
Spazstor swings widly with a right hand
and Grunge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grunge ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spazstor throws a body shot but no joy.
Grunge seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Spazstor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grunge. Grunge circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spazstor throws a looping overhand right but Grunge ducks down to avoid it.
Grunge jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spazstor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spazstor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Spazstor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grunge was well out of range. Poor timing from Spazstor.
Grunge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spazstor throws a leg kick but Grunge sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Spazstor tries to score with a low kick but Grunge moves his leg out of the way.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Spazstor in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Spazstor looks to score with a jab to the body but Grunge is just out of range.
Grunge scores with a jab. Spazstor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Spazstor swings for the body but Grunge moves out of range.
Spazstor missing with a left hand there. Grunge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grunge works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grunge smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Spazstor swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Grunge takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spazstor scores with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Grunge there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spazstor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grunge is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick misses from Grunge.
Spazstor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grunge manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grunge.
Grunge clinches with his opponent.
Spazstor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grunge throws a head punch that misses.
Spazstor tries to throw a body punch but Grunge avoids it by throwing Spazstor back against the cage.
Spazstor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spazstor's corner calls for a 1-2. Spazstor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Spazstor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Grunge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grunge throws a leg kick but Spazstor moved away.
Grunge chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spazstor can pounce on him.
Spazstor throws a leg kick which misses Grunge's front leg but catches the back leg as Grunge tries to avoid it.
Grunge avoids the body shot from Spazstor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grunge throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grunge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spazstor.
Grunge thinks about countering with a body kick.
Zlatan Spazstor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good standup being displayed there by Grunge as he connects with a hook.
Spazstor sizes up Grunge with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spazstor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grunge looks to throw the jab but Spazstor is out of range.
Grunge takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spazstor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Grunge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grunge.
Spazstor connects with a leg kick. Grunge looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good leg kick by Grunge there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice straight punches there by Spazstor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spazstor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grunge moves away from the strike by Spazstor.
Grunge throws a body kick that misses.
Spazstor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grunge with a body shot.
Grunge lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grunge fails with an attempt to clinch.
A solid body kick from Grunge.
Grunge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spazstor.
Spazstor misses with a body shot.
Grunge appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Spazstor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grunge tries to clinch up
and Spazstor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Grunge's knee momentarily.
A good leg kick by Spazstor.
Spazstor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spazstor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grunge is out of range.
Grunge bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spazstor's head backwards.
Nice body kick there by Grunge.
Grunge throws a lazy head kick
and Spazstor counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from Spazstor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tommy Grunge will probably get the nod.
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.
Spazstor misses with a hook.
Grunge is looking to land body kicks.
Grunge takes one to the chin there.
Spazstor loads up on a big right hand but Grunge slips the punch.
Spazstor lands a leg kick that knocks Grunge off balance momentarily.
Spazstor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grunge works Spazstor's body with a nice hook.
Grunge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grunge dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spazstor. That did some damage!
Spazstor digs a good hook to Grunge's body.
Spazstor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A lazy left from Grunge finds it's target.
Grunge rushes Spazstor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spazstor blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Spazstor.
Spazstor blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grunge lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spazstor backwards.
Spazstor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spazstor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spazstor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grunge doesn't seem bothered though.
Grunge throws a sloppy head kick and Spazstor moves out of range easily.
Spazstor flicks out a counter leg kick but Grunge steps away.
A low kick from Spazstor misses
and Grunge makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spazstor.
Grunge scores with a leg kick.
A big right from Spazstor misses.
Grunge throws a push kick but Spazstor slaps the foot to one side.
Spazstor was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A shot to the body from Spazstor misses
and Grunge counters with a nice leg kick.
Grunge feints and then cracks Spazstor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spazstor down.
Spazstor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grunge.
Grunge throws a wild body kick that Spazstor sees coming a mile off.
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!
Grunge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grunge swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spazstor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grunge counters with a nice leg kick.
Grunge misses the body punch
and Spazstor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grunge misses with a wild body shot.
Grunge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spazstor misses with a low kick.
Spazstor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Spazstor wants to slow Grunge down by chopping away at his legs.
Spazstor throws a low kick, looking for Grunge's leg but Grunge calmly moves out of range.
Spazstor takes a swing at Grunge's ribcage but misses.
Spazstor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grunge was well out of range. Poor timing from Spazstor.
A little feinted left hand from Grunge on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grunge staying out of range there.
Grunge tries to counter by clinching up but Spazstor breaks away and moves out of range.
Grunge scores with a jab to the jaw.
Grunge connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Spazstor tried to score with a low kick but Grunge checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grunge tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spazstor is able to avoid easily.
Spazstor tries to work over Grunge's front leg with a kick but Grunge checks it.
Decent striking displayed by Grunge there.
Spazstor on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Spazstor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grunge seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Spazstor tries to bum rush Grunge with a series of wild strikes but Grunge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spazstor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spazstor throws a hook but Grunge avoids it easily.
A low kick from Spazstor misses
and Grunge counters with a series of strikes. Spazstor will be more careful next time no doubt.
Grunge takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Spazstor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spazstor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spazstor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spazstor misses with a punch to the body.
Spazstor has a couple of punches blocked by Grunge.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spazstor working aggressively here.
Spazstor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grunge looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Spazstor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Spazstor takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Zlatan Spazstor has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A frustrated look appears on Spazstor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grunge digs a right hand into Spazstor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spazstor's gas tank.
Spazstor misses with the head strike.
A knee to the head by Grunge.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spazstor.
Grunge swings wildly with an uppercut but Spazstor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spazstor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grunge backwards.
Spazstor swings wildly with an uppercut but Grunge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spazstor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grunge misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Grunge clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Zlatan Spazstor's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Spazstor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grunge keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Spazstor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spazstor misses with a combination
and Grunge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grunge throws a low kick but Spazstor avoids it.
Grunge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spazstor.
Spazstor connects with a high kick.
Grunge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Decent striking displayed by Spazstor there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spazstor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Grunge lets loose with a powerful body kick. Spazstor will feel that in the morning.
Spazstor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spazstor is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grunge is looking to score with low kicks.
Grunge throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spazstor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grunge can pounce on him.
Grunge cracks a nice hook into Spazstor's ribs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Grunge.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grunge, right into the meat.
Good exchange - Grunge coming out on top.
A slow jab from Spazstor misses its intended target.
Grunge throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Grunge misses its intended target.
A left lands for Spazstor.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grunge. That's going to slow Spazstor down.
Spazstor has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Grunge.
Spazstor throws a body shot but no joy.
Grunge throws a solid leg kick but Spazstor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grunge.
Grunge lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Grunge misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grunge swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Spazstor throws a body punch but Grunge moves out of range.
Spazstor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Grunge coming out on top.
Grunge throws a head kick but Spazstor moves out of range.
Spazstor appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Grunge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spazstor.
Grunge moves out of range as Spazstor strikes.
Grunge fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spazstor just manages to avoid it.
Spazstor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grunge can pounce on him.
Spazstor wants to land a leg kick but Grunge is out of range.
It looked like Grunge wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
You can see that Spazstor has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
A low kick from Spazstor is predictable there
and Grunge counters with a nice body shot.
Spazstor throws a combination that misses
and Grunge counters with a slapping leg kick.
Spazstor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Grunge wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spazstor connects with an inside leg kick.
Spazstor throws a leg kick but Grunge moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spazstor throws a jab but it's blocked by Grunge.
Grunge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spazstor scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice cross by Spazstor.
Grunge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spazstor.
Spazstor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Grunge thumps Spazstor with a low kick.
Spazstor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Spazstor takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Grunge cracks the inside of Spazstor's front leg.
A jab from Spazstor finds it's way through Grunge's defenses.
Grunge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spazstor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grunge rushes Spazstor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grunge lands a nice elbow.
Grunge displaying some good clinch control by pressing Spazstor up against the cage.
Spazstor is trying to force a seperation but Grunge has the dominant position.
Spazstor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Spazstor.
Spazstor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spazstor misses with a punch on the inside.
Grunge throws a punch but it's blocked by Spazstor.
Spazstor lands with a right to the head.
Spazstor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grunge lands an uppercut.
Spazstor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tommy Grunge will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zlatan Spazstor's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Spazstor scores with the left hand. Grunge knows he should have avoided that one.
An inside leg kick from Grunge misses.
Grunge chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grunge.
Grunge jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big right from Spazstor misses.
Spazstor looks to score with a jab to the body but Grunge is just out of range.
Spazstor moves out of range of the body kick.
Spazstor unleashes a big counter combination but Grunge bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Grunge scores with a nice right hand.
Grunge fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spazstor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Grunge.
Grunge lands with a hook. Spazstor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grunge.
Grunge tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spazstor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Spazstor.
Grunge missing with a left hand there. Spazstor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grunge wants to clinch.
Spazstor scores with a sloppy right hand. Grunge should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut there from Grunge.
Spazstor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grunge.
Grunge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spazstor.
Spazstor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grunge clobbers Spazstor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grunge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zlatan Spazstor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spazstor thumps Grunge with a low kick.
Grunge explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Spazstor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Spazstor there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spazstor falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Grunge counter with a right hand.
Tommy Grunge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grunge scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Spazstor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grunge.
Grunge feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Grunge throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab from Spazstor.
Grunge moves out of range of the leg kick from Spazstor.
An inside leg kick lands from Grunge.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grunge throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spazstor on the side of the head.
Spazstor moves forwards but Grunge connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Grunge closes the distance and clinches.
Spazstor misses with the head strike.
Spazstor manages to break the clinch.
Grunge moves into range and clinches up with Spazstor.
Spazstor throws a punch but it's blocked by Grunge.
Spazstor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Spazstor breaks from the clinch.
Grunge lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spazstor's sensitive parts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grunge.
Spazstor throws a body punch but Grunge moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grunge throws a head kick that Spazstor semi-blocks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spazstor. Grunge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grunge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grunge comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Grunge lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spazstor doesn't seem phased though.
Spazstor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grunge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grunge scores with a shot to the body.
Spazstor throws a front kick aimed at Grunge's knee but Grunge avoids it well.
Spazstor throws a head kick that misses
and Grunge counters with a nice low kick that buckles Spazstor's knee momentarily.
Spazstor misses with an uppercut
and Grunge counters with a left and a right that stings Spazstor.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grunge checks a leg kick.
Spazstor throws a leg kick that is checked
and Grunge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A good leg kick by Grunge.
Spazstor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Grunge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grunge 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Grunge!
After winning the bout, Tommy Grunge thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Custer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartholomew Roach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roach has chosen The Simpsons Theme Song as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse Custer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bartholomew Roach!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roach moves away from the strike by Custer.
Roach tried to score with a low kick but Custer checks it.
Custer blocks a head kick by Roach.
Roach throws a looping overhand right but Custer ducks down to avoid it.
Roach avoids the body shot from Custer.
Roach is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Custer 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.
The fighters circle momentarily. Custer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Bartholomew Roach has been cut.
Roach lands a high kick!
It looks like Jesse Custer has been cut.
Custer ducks under a wild hook from Roach.
Roach 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.
Roach throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Custer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jab, jab by Roach - just one landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Roach.
Custer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roach. Roach circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roach attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Custer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Custer lands with a good body shot.
Roach throws a looping overhand right but Custer ducks down to avoid it.
Custer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Roach.
Roach throws a body shot but no joy.
Custer looks to score with a jab to the body but Roach is just out of range.
Roach tries a quick counter leg kick but Custer is wise to it.
Custer throws a front kick aimed at Roach's knee but Roach avoids it well.
Nice cross by Custer.
Roach jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Custer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Custer misses with a wild body shot.
Roach throws a jab but it's blocked by Custer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Custer connects with an inside leg kick.
Roach moves away from the strike by Custer.
Roach catches Custer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Roach sizes up Custer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roach checks a low kick from Custer.
Roach swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Custer with a hook.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Custer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Roach - the referee stops the clock and Custer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Roach. Custer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Custer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Custer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Roach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Custer.
Custer feinted with a counter takedown.
Roach waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Custer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Custer is looking to chop away at Roach's legs.
Roach ducks right into an uppercut from Custer.
A low kick from Custer misses
and Roach counters with a big head kick but Custer shrugs it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roach. Custer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roach misses with a straight left.
Custer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roach misses the shot to the body.
Custer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A bone on bone clash there as Custer blocks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Custer.
Custer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Custer feinted with a counter takedown.
Roach tries to land a body kick
and Custer counters with a single leg into guard. Roach didn't expect that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Custer works over Roach with some ground and pound from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Custer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roach controls Custer momentarily but Custer frees himself.
Custer throws a big elbow that misses.
Custer stands up over Roach, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Custer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roach works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Custer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Custer throws a big right hand that misses.
Roach is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Custer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bartholomew Roach will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Good shot there by Roach.
Roach throws a hook but Custer blocks it.
Custer feinted with a counter takedown.
Roach swings for the body but Custer moves out of range.
A punch combination from Roach misses.
Custer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Roach getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Roach feints and then cracks Custer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Custer down.
Roach tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Custer is able to avoid easily.
Roach dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Custer. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Custer misses with a straight left.
A shot to the liver by Custer. Beautiful body shot.
Roach swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Custer misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Roach misses.
Bartholomew Roach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Roach misses.
Custer misses with a left hand
and Roach makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Custer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Custer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Roach scores with the left hand. Custer knows he should have avoided that one.
Roach is looking to slow Custer down with leg kicks.
Custer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Custer clobbers Roach with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Custer moves forwards but Roach connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Custer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
Custer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Roach connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roach throws a chopping leg kick but Custer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Custer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Roach sprawls and moves away.
Roach thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Custer.
Roach uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Custer.
Roach defending well as Custer loads up on a big left hand.
Roach connects with a leg kick. Custer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Custer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roach as he avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Custer as he connects with a hook.
Custer misses the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Roach.
Custer staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Custer misses the shot to the body.
Roach throws a low kick but Custer moves out of range easily.
Roach looks to land a right hand but Custer moved out of range.
Custer half committed to a counter leg kick.
Custer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It seemed like Roach was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roach connects with a crisp jab.
Roach tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Custer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roach throws a leg kick
and Custer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Custer.
Roach has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Custer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Custer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Custer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roach works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Custer throwing strikes but missing.
Roach preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roach has his hands on Custer's head, controlling the position.
Roach's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Custer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartholomew Roach showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Roach misses with a body kick.
Roach chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Custer can pounce on him.
Roach throws a low kick but it's checked well by Custer.
Custer blocks a low kick nicely.
Custer moves out of range of the body kick from Roach.
Roach throws a hook but Custer blocks it.
Custer throws the left hand but Roach avoids the punch easily.
Roach misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Custer throws a body punch but Roach moves out of range.
Bartholomew Roach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roach staying out of range there.
Roach thumps Custer with a low kick.
Custer moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Custer.
Roach throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Roach.
Custer tries to counter with a takedown but Roach is quick to defend against it.
Roach throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Custer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Custer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roach.
Roach looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Roach stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Roach blocks the body kick.
Roach lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Custer lands a nice hook to Roach's body. Roach takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Roach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Custer thuds a left hand into Roach's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roach throws a low kick but it's checked well by Custer.
Custer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Custer swings for the body but Roach moves out of range.
Roach misses with a leg kick
and Custer counters with a single leg into guard. Roach didn't expect that.
Roach wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Custer manages to pass to side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Custer throwing shots but Roach is blocking nicely.
Custer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Custer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Custer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Custer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Roach with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Custer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Custer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roach does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Custer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Custer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Custer with the ground and pound but Roach uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Custer is working Roach over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Custer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Roach is rocked!
Custer is working Roach over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Roach is still in real trouble! Can Custer finish him?
Roach is trying to control the position but Custer postures up.
Custer arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Roach's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jesse Custer!
A relieved looking Jesse Custer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vagner Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonidas Katsaros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Katsaros has chosen 卍 卍 卍 as his entrance music. Leonidas Katsaros has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vagner Love!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leonidas Katsaros!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Love slips under a jab from Katsaros.
Katsaros throws a leg kick
and Love counters with a leg kick.
Love throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Katsaros counters with a head kick. That will keep Love thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A cross from Love lands.
It looks like Leonidas Katsaros has been cut.
Katsaros blocks a leg kick.
Katsaros looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice body punch from Love.
A nice leg kick lands there from Love.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katsaros throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little feinted left hand from Love on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Love scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Katsaros misses with a body shot.
Love throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love connects with an inside leg kick.
Love waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Katsaros.
Love with a hook.
Katsaros gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Love.
Katsaros feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Love's calf.
Nice defenses there by Katsaros.
Love throws an overhand right that lands on Katsaros's shoulder, as Katsaros tries to avoid the shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Love - that will leave a mark!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Love. Katsaros shrugs it off though.
Love throws a right hand that misses
and Love takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katsaros looks to land a body kick but Love moved away.
Love throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Katsaros flicks out a counter leg kick but Love steps away.
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!
Katsaros throws a right hand that misses
and Love counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Love connects with a crisp jab.
Katsaros lands a leg kick that knocks Love off balance momentarily.
Love thows a left - swing and a miss!
Katsaros swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Love throws a push kick but Katsaros slaps the foot to one side.
Katsaros throws out a counter right but Love avoids it with no problem.
Katsaros throws a head kick but Love moves out of range.
Vagner Love seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Love looks to score with a jab to the body but Katsaros is just out of range.
Katsaros was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Love.
Love swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Katsaros counters with a straight right hand.
Love cracks Katsaros with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Katsaros looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Love finish him?
Love thows a left - swing and a miss!
Katsaros tries to clinch but Love moves out of range.
Love throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Love bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Katsaros's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Love moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A left and a right from Love both land. Nice combination.
Love takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Love attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Katsaros avoids a kick to the body.
Katsaros swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Katsaros avoids the body shot from Love.
Love misses the shot to the body.
Love misses with a body kick.
Love lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Katsaros throws a hook to the side of Love's head but Love sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Katsaros - that will leave a mark!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vagner Love dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonidas Katsaros's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Love throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Katsaros.
Katsaros let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Love looks to land a combination but Katsaros avoids it well.
Katsaros looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A shot to the body from Katsaros misses
and Love counters with a nice leg kick.
Love throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Love. Katsaros does a little dance to reset his feet.
Katsaros blocks a low kick nicely.
Katsaros throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Love misses the target.
Love looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katsaros on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Love. Love obviously looking to wear him down.
Love lands with a good body shot.
Katsaros moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Katsaros throws a low kick, looking for Love's leg but Love calmly moves out of range.
Love is looking to counter punch.
Love looks to throw a body kick
and Katsaros counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Katsaros scores with a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Love there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Katsaros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Love feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Love.
Katsaros displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Love throws out the jab.
Love lands a head kick. Katsaros smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katsaros throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Katsaros.
Katsaros blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Katsaros releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Katsaros connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Love misses with a body kick.
Love lands a nice looking kick to the body. Katsaros takes a step back to recover.
Love throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Love throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Katsaros is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsaros is looking to score with low kicks.
Love was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Love lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Katsaros at a distance.
Love misses the jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Katsaros might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Love has got the better of the exchanges.
Katsaros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Love fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Love tries to score with a low kick but Katsaros moves his leg out of the way.
Nice body kick there by Love.
Love scores with a nice strike.
Love throws a looping overhand right but Katsaros ducks down to avoid it.
Love scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Love.
Katsaros's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Katsaros looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Love swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vagner Love is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Love. That's going to slow Katsaros down.
Love throws a lazy uppercut
and Katsaros counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Love throws a leg kick
and Katsaros counters with a thumping low kick.
Love swings for the body but Katsaros moves out of range.
Katsaros wants to counter with a clinch but Love pushes him away.
A lazy body kick from Love
and Katsaros counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vagner Love dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leonidas Katsaros's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Love throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Katsaros lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Katsaros takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Love dips to his left and cracks Katsaros with an uppercut!
The fighters circling - Love throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Love lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Katsaros backs up against the cage.
Katsaros throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Katsaros takes one to the side of the head.
Love digs a good body shot into Katsaros's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsaros misses with a leg kick
and Love counters with a nice body shot.
Katsaros has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Love.
Love connects with a crisp jab.
Love cracks Katsaros with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Katsaros looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Love finish him?
Katsaros is rocked!
Love throws a pinpoint strike between Katsaros's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Katsaros crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Love scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vagner Love!
A relieved looking Vagner Love thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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