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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Capt Kangaroo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Sang Seok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kangaroo comes to the ring accompanied by Cryin' Like A Bitch-Godsmackack. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Capt Kangaroo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lee Sang Seok!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seok will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kangaroo throws a body kick that misses
and Seok counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Seok advances to half guard.
Seok trying to pass the guard but Kangaroo defending well.
Seok throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Seok has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Seok controlling the action here.
Seok seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kangaroo is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lee Sang Seok!
Lee Sang Seok thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Capt Kangaroo was interviewed post fight and said 'I wonder how much he paid the ref?'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ante Gotovina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Stanley has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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198 lbs
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197 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Stanley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ante Gotovina!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanley closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gotovina counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Gotovina.
Stanley wants to clinch but Gotovina slips to the side
and Gotovina counters with a stiff right hand.
Gotovina pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gotovina scores with a jab to the head.
Stanley seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stanley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Gotovina finds it's way through Stanley's defenses.
It looks like Mike Stanley has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanley takes the fight into the clinch.
Stanley lands a nice uppercut.
Gotovina wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stanley misses with the head strike.
Stanley prevents Gotovina from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley pushes Gotovina back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stanley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Stanley on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Stanley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that Gotovina has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Stanley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gotovina's efforts to push away.
Stanley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stanley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gotovina backwards.
Gotovina looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stanley drops Gotovina onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Gotovina is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Gotovina is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stanley throws a big uppercut that drops Gotovina! More strikes from Stanley and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Gotovina lies dazed against the ropes as Stanley celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Stanley!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeus Zorrander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Breneman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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237 lbs
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zeus Zorrander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adam Breneman!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breneman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zorrander!
Breneman tries to advance to mount but can't.
Breneman is trying to get an arm triangle but Zorrander is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Breneman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Breneman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zorrander tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breneman is looking to take a break and control but Zorrander is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breneman controls the position.
Zorrander is not content to let Breneman control the position.
Breneman is staying tight to Zorrander's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Breneman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zorrander knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Breneman wants to control but Zorrander is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Zorrander tries to buck Breneman off but Breneman is having none of it.
Zorrander is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Breneman is keen to just control but Zorrander is a slippery customer.
Zorrander wants to improve his position but Breneman is controlling well.
Zorrander won't allow Breneman to pass to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Breneman works his way into full mount!
Zorrander tries to reverse the position but Breneman maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zorrander is controlling an arm, preventing Breneman from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Breneman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Breneman fails to advance to Zorrander's back.
Zorrander is squirming around, avoiding Breneman's attempts to control the action.
Zorrander is looking to improve his position but Breneman isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Breneman wants to take his opponent's back but Zorrander doesn't allow it.
Breneman goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Zorrander is on top in guard.
Breneman keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Breneman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Breneman keeping moving, preventing Zorrander from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Breneman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Zorrander throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Breneman was covering up waiting for the punch and Zorrander finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Zorrander wants to control from the top but Breneman keeps moving.
Breneman wants to sweep here but Zorrander controlling him for the moment.
Breneman has control of Zorrander's left arm, preventing Zorrander from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zorrander postures up.
Breneman looking for a sweep. Not yet Breneman, not yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Zorrander engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Breneman keeping moving, preventing Zorrander from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zorrander trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Breneman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Breneman looking to pass the guard.
Zorrander has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Zorrander looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Breneman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zorrander swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zorrander working a defensive guard here.
Adam Breneman has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breneman passes Zorrander's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Breneman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Breneman is pressing down on Zorrander's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zorrander is holding on for now.
Zorrander looking for submissions off his back.
Zorrander is refusing to be controlled, as Breneman sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breneman is working for a kimura but Zorrander is defending it quite comfortably.
Breneman trying to pass the guard but Zorrander defending well.
Breneman is still trying to improve position.
Zorrander gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Breneman trying to control the position from guard on top but Zorrander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zorrander looking for a sweep. Not yet Zorrander, not yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Breneman trying to control but Zorrander is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zorrander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Breneman was well out of range. Poor timing from Zorrander.
Breneman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Breneman is trying to control the action in half guard but Zorrander is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Breneman controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Breneman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zorrander sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Breneman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zorrander just misses with a punch to the body.
Breneman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zorrander napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Breneman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zorrander is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zorrander wants to control but Breneman postures up.
Zorrander is trying to work for a sweep but Breneman has mounted him!
Breneman is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Zorrander has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Zorrander!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breneman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zorrander gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zorrander trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breneman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Breneman looking for a sweep. Not yet Breneman, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Breneman is on top in guard.
Breneman trying to control but Zorrander is working from the bottom.
Zorrander trying to keep a closed guard but Breneman is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Breneman slips nicely into half guard.
Breneman moves nicely into side control.
Breneman tries to advance to mount but can't.
Breneman just content to control the position.
Breneman tries to advance to mount but Zorrander denies him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zorrander tries to improve position but can't.
Breneman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zorrander keeps working.
Zorrander wants to control but Breneman postures up.
Zorrander prevents Breneman from improving position.
Zorrander manages to get back to half guard.
Breneman wants to pass to mount but Zorrander is defending the position.
Zorrander is looking to control Breneman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zorrander avoid being mounted?
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Breneman shoots in and gets a takedown into Zorrander's guard.
Zorrander wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Breneman manages to pass to side control.
Breneman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zorrander does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zorrander is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zorrander is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Breneman pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Breneman really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Breneman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Breneman trying to control the position but Zorrander is working away.
Breneman tries to advance to mount but can't.
Zorrander gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breneman looking to control but Zorrander is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zorrander is wriggling around trying to escape.
Breneman controlling from mount.
Breneman looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Zorrander tries to hold on but Breneman pushes him away.
Zorrander is squirming around, avoiding Breneman's attempts to control the action.
Breneman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zorrander stops Breneman from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Zorrander is looking to get to half guard.
Breneman moves to back control.
Zorrander is really stuck here.
Breneman just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Breneman working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breneman is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Zorrander defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Breneman's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Zorrander trying to control the position but Breneman manages to sink in the hooks.
Zorrander is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Breneman gets his way!
Breneman tries to keep control of the position but Zorrander is staying busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Breneman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Breneman controls the action.
Breneman is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Zorrander defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Breneman is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Zorrander has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Breneman dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Zorrander is looking to clinch but Breneman is avoiding it.
Breneman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zorrander to the mat! Zorrander manages to get full guard.
Zorrander can't keep his opponent in guard - Breneman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Breneman moves into full mount! Zorrander won't be happy about that!
Zorrander bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Breneman wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breneman throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Breneman is looking for a triangle but Zorrander pushes his legs off easily.
Breneman has his foot on Zorrander's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zorrander works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zorrander slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Breneman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zorrander being controlled here momentarily.
Zorrander wants to pass the guard but Breneman is keeping the position.
Breneman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zorrander is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Breneman keeping moving, preventing Zorrander from controlling successfully.
Breneman keeping full guard, as Zorrander tries to pass.
Zorrander wants to get up but he can't break Breneman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Breneman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Breneman advances position into side control!
Zorrander being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zorrander prevents Breneman from improving position.
Zeus Zorrander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adam Breneman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Breneman happy to just control the position for now.
Zorrander tries to buck Breneman off but Breneman is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A lull in the action here as Breneman stalls from top position.
Breneman trying to control the position but Zorrander is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Breneman controlling from side mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Breneman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Breneman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 44:50
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 44:50
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Breneman!
Adam Breneman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between El Matador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Redman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redman has chosen Put Your Lights On as his entrance music. Damien Redman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, El Matador!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Damien Redman!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Redman digs a good hook to Matador's body.
Redman connects with a crisp jab.
Matador walks into a straight right hand from Redman.
Redman has Matador up against the ropes in a clinch.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Matador gets control of Redman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Matador will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matador pushes Redman off and scrambles back to his feet.
Redman darts in and clinches Matador up against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matador drags the fight down to the ground.
Matador managing to control the position.
Matador wants to stand but Redman is controlling the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Redman won't allow Matador to sweep him here.
Matador is working hard here to advance position.
Matador wants to get back to his feet but Redman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Matador controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Matador trying to keep a closed guard but Redman is proving a slippery customer.
Matador has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Redman is pushing him up against the ropes, looking to control the position.
Matador has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Redman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Redman lands a right hand.
Redman tries to stall but Matador uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Redman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matador works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Redman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Matador is looking to work some ground and pound but Redman has wrist control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Redman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matador can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matador 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.
Matador throwing strikes but missing.
Matador throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matador trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Matador throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Matador throwing strikes from guard but Redman blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matador accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matador throws a big right hand that misses.
Matador throws a strike but Redman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Matador is looking to sweep but instead, Redman has passed into half guard.
Matador wants to get back to his feet.
Matador tries to get to full guard but Redman has control of the leg.
Matador is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matador is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matador trying to control but Redman postures up.
Matador wants to get back to his feet.
Matador is trying to control but can't.
Redman controlling the pace.
Matador tries to kick Redman off but Redman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Redman is looking to advance position but Matador won't allow it.
Matador is controlling Redman's trapped leg to prevent Redman from advancing to side control.
Matador is trying to stand up here but Redman is controlling him well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Damien Redman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Matador's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Redman throws a body punch but Matador moves out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Redman looks to score with a jab to the body but Matador is just out of range.
Matador feinted with a counter takedown.
Redman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matador. Matador circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Redman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman throws a body punch but Matador moves out of range.
Matador tries to counter with a takedown but Redman is quick to defend against it.
Matador takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Damien Redman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman lands a head shot.
Jab from Redman.
Nice body punch from Redman.
Redman tries to clinch there but Matador circles away.
Matador feinted with a counter takedown.
Redman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matador tries to counter by clinching up but Redman breaks away and moves out of range.
El Matador is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redman looks to land a combination. Matador sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Redman closes the distance and clinches.
Redman is trying to maintain a safe position but Matador gets an underhook and turns Redman into the ropes.
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Matador goes for a takedown in the clinch but Redman prevents it.
Matador is working for takedown but Redman is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Redman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redman lands a nice uppercut.
Redman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Matador tightens his grip and picks Redman up, before dumping him to the ground. Redman manages to land in guard.
Matador postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matador lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matador accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matador postures up and lands a big shot to Redman's brow.
Redman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Redman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matador. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Redman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Matador throwing strikes from guard but Redman blocks nicely.
Matador stopping the sweep attempt from Redman.
Matador postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matador postures up in Redman's guard and throws a big left but Redman blocks it.
Matador landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Matador's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matador throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Redman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Matador drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Redman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Matador has Redman in his guard.
Redman stands up and waves to Matador to follow him.
Redman lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Redman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Redman lands a really nice looking cross but Matador seems unphased.
Redman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matador was well out of range. Poor timing from Redman.
Redman lands a jab to the nose.
Redman punishes Matador's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman lands a slapping body shot.
Redman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matador takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matador is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Redman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Redman connects with a body shot that sends Matador's belly button to the back.
Matador checks a leg kick.
Matador feinted with a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matador drops his hands momentarily and Redman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Redman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redman. Matador does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matador appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Redman scores with a punch to the head.
Matador takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matador takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Damien Redman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Redman lands a nice shot to the body.
Redman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Redman throws a shot to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Redman just leaning against Matador, taking a breather.
Matador is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Redman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matador.
Our sources have told us that Matador has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Matador is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Matador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matador tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Redman just stands there and leans against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Redman throws an elbow but misses.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
Redman lands an elbow just above Matador 's eye.
Redman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Redman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redman lands an elbow just above Matador 's eye.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Redman really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Redman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Redman tries to clinch but Matador moves out of range.
Redman pushes Matador up against the ropes in a clinch.
Matador blocks an elbow strike.
Redman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matador is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Redman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
Matador tries to score a body lock takedown but Redman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Redman taking a breather.
Matador goes for a takedown in the clinch but Redman prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Matador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Redman.
A right handed body shot lands from Redman.
Redman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matador.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nice elbow from Redman.
Redman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matador.
Nice elbow from Redman.
Damien Redman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Redman gets through Matador's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Redman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Matador is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Redman lands an elbow inside.
Redman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls for Redman to work.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Matador shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matador can't get the takedown.
A short body shot lands from Redman as the two fighters clinch.
Matador looking for a takedown.
Matador drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Redman lands an elbow just above Matador 's eye.
Redman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Matador has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Redman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Matador drops down looking for an ankle pick but Redman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Redman is looking to slow Matador down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Redman lands a jab.
Redman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matador has Redman pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Redman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Redman lands an elbow inside.
Redman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matador tries for a takedown. No joy.
Matador is working for takedown but Redman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Matador is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Redman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Matador can't break the clinch.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
Matador changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Redman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Redman lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Redman dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Matador's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Redman scores with a jab to the body.
Redman misses with a low kick.
Matador attempts a counter takedown but Redman avoids it well and moves away.
Redman's corner calls for a 1-2. Redman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Redman lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman thuds a left hand into Matador's body.
Redman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Matador rather than just go for the knockout.
Matador takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Redman lands a body shot.
Redman throws a series of punches but Matador moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redman. Matador does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matador tries to counter by clinching up but Redman breaks away and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redman clinches.
Matador wants to take the fight to the mat but Redman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Matador blocks the elbow strike.
Matador avoids the elbow strike from Redman, against the ropes.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Matador goes for a takedown in the clinch but Redman prevents it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Redman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Redman misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Redman - that landed with a thud.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Redman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Matador shrugs off.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Redman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Matador's defenses.
Matador wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Matador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matador wants a takedown but no success here.
Matador prevents a body shot from Redman.
Matador tries to score a body lock takedown but Redman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Redman pushes Matador back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Redman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Redman is looking to control Matador's arms but Matador gets an underhook and turns him. Now Redman has his back to the ropes.
Redman pushes Matador back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Redman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matador backwards.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Matador changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Redman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redman closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redman scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Redman.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
Redman is trying to maintain a safe position but Matador gets an underhook and turns Redman into the ropes.
Redman throws an elbow but it misses.
El Matador has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Redman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Redman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 42:50
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 42:50
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 42:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Redman!
Damien Redman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miyamoto Musashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Steele might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cinderella Man. Miyamoto Musashi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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219 lbs
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205 lbs
18 - 20 - 0 |
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Excellent 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
29 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, George Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miyamoto Musashi!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Musashi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Steele is in Musashi's guard.
Steele trying to control but Musashi is working from the bottom.
Steele won't allow Musashi to get back to his feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Musashi is on top in guard.
Steele is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Musashi has his hands clasped together but Steele extends and breaks Musashi's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Steele.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Steele!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, George Steele made sure he mentioned SP Ultimate Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Blackburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Halo Olah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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283 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Charles Blackburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Halo Olah!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackburn throws a series of punches but Olah avoids them all with ease.
Blackburn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blackburn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Halo Olah has been cut.
Blackburn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Olah swivels and escapes.
Blackburn misses with a jab, cross combination.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Olah.
Olah blocks a jab.
Blackburn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blackburn throws a right and a left that Olah avoids nicely.
Olah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Blackburn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Olah.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olah misses with an attempted mid kick.
Blackburn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Olah counter with a right hand.
Olah misses with a wild body shot.
Blackburn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Olah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blackburn defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olah throws a sloppy head kick and Blackburn moves out of range easily.
Blackburn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Olah pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Olah swings for the body but Blackburn moves out of range.
Blackburn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Blackburn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Olah avoids it really well and circles away.
Olah throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Blackburn counter with a right hand.
Olah defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blackburn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Blackburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olah thows a body kick. Blackburn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Olah scores with a head kick. Blackburn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Charles Blackburn has been cut.
Olah swats away the attempt to clinch by Blackburn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn misses with a lunging right hand
and Olah counters with a nice body shot.
Blackburn is breathing heavily.
Olah motions for Blackburn to come forward. Olah throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blackburn lands with a nice combination. Olah backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olah goes for a double leg but Blackburn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Blackburn continues to drive forward.
Blackburn fails to land with a series of punches.
Olah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blackburn manages to avoid it.
Blackburn blocks a head kick by Olah.
Olah loads up on a big right hand but Blackburn slips the punch.
Olah scores with a leg kick.
Blackburn throws a right hand that Olah ducks under and follows up with a left that Olah also avoids with ease.
Good work by Blackburn as he checks the leg kick.
Blackburn lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olah looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blackburn tries to clinch there but Olah circles away.
Olah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blackburn checks a low kick from Olah.
Both fighters circling a little - Olah finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Olah tried to score with a low kick but Blackburn checks it.
Olah throws a right hand that Blackburn ducks under and follows up with a left that Blackburn also avoids with ease.
Blackburn slaps away a takedown attempt from Olah, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Blackburn shoots in looking for a takedown. Olah tries to sprawl out of it but Blackburn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Olah manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blackburn moves to clinch but Olah breaks away
and Olah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn swings for the body but Olah moves out of range.
Olah throws a right and a left that Blackburn avoids nicely.
Olah swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Olah slips a jab and a cross from Blackburn.
Nice sprawl there from Blackburn as Olah shoots in.
Blackburn seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Blackburn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Olah swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Blackburn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Blackburn.
Blackburn misses with a body punch.
Olah changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blackburn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Blackburn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blackburn lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Olah sprawling to the canvas. Blackburn follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Olah hang on?
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 Charles Blackburn will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Blackburn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Olah gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Blackburn gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Olah is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Blackburn!
After winning the bout, Charles Blackburn 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 Constrictor Boa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Its Ono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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33
217 lbs
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215 lbs
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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 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Constrictor Boa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Its Ono!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boa lands a nice looking body kick.
Ono pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boa is out of range and Ono settles back down.
Ono takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Boa with a poor takedown
and Ono counters by moving into the clinch.
Ono tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Ono.
Boa blocking some punches.
Boa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boa drops his hands momentarily and Ono takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boa throws a hook to the side of Ono's head but Ono sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A slapping body kick lands there for Boa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ono tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ono finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ono doesn't manage to clinch there - Boa circles away.
Ono takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ono checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ono looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ono throws the left hand but Boa avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boa tries to clinch up but Ono circles away and keeps his distance.
Boa defending well as Ono loads up on a big left hand.
Ono on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ono lands a jab.
Ono ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boa moves away.
Its Ono is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ono, right into the meat.
The crowd cheers as Boa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ono doesn't seem phased though.
Boa slips under a jab from Ono.
Ono throws a body shot but no joy.
Ono throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Boa misses.
Ono throws a lazy right hand but Boa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ono swings away with a body shot that misses
and Boa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boa tries to clinch up.
Boa slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ono thumps Boa with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ono stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice shot by Boa.
Boa lands a front kick.
Ono connects with a leg kick. Boa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jab from Boa.
Ono uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boa.
Ono throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Boa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boa darts in and clinches Ono up against the ropes.
Boa stalling in the clinch but Ono improves position.
Ono is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ono is trying to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Boa is trying to drag Ono to the mat but Ono just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Ono fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ono or not.
Ono is trying to maintain a safe position but Boa gets an underhook and turns Ono into the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Ono fails to land.
Ono swings wildly with an uppercut but Boa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ono doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ono goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ono misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ono misses with a looping left.
It appears Boa was looking to counter with a kick there.
A cross from Ono lands.
Boa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boa loads up on a big right hand but Ono slips the punch.
It seemed like Ono was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boa looks for the body kick but Ono saw that one coming.
Boa loads up on a big right hand but Ono slips the punch.
Ono lunges at Boa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boa's hand.
Boa looks to land a body kick but Ono moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ono stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Its Ono seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boa misses with a straight left.
Boa defending well as Ono loads up on a big left hand.
Boa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ono stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boa.
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!
Boa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ono to score with a decent uppercut.
Ono misses with a low kick.
Ono scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boa works the jab nicely.
Ono connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ono doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Boa. Beautiful body shot.
Ono throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boa on the side of the head.
Boa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ono on the side of the head.
Ono takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boa checks a leg kick nicely.
Boa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ono.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ono looks to land a body kick but Boa moved away.
Ono fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ono ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boa moves away.
Ono scores with a jab. Boa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ono misses the shot to the body.
Ono walks into a stiff left hand from Boa.
The fighters circling - Ono throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ono lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ono misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Boa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ono steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boa.
Boa tries to close the distance and clinch but Ono swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ono moves in looking to clinch but Boa pushes him off.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Boa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boa cracks Ono with an open hand slap.
Ono feints and then cracks Boa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boa down.
Boa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ono.
A little feinted left hand from Boa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ono misses the shot to the body.
Boa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Boa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boa closes the distance and clinches up with Ono, looking for a takedown. Boa pushes Ono against the ropes but Ono circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Constrictor Boa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ono cracks the inside of Boa's front leg.
Ono doesn't manage to clinch there - Boa circles away.
Ono on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ono misses with a hook. Boa ducked under it nicely.
Ono takes a swing at Boa's ribcage but misses.
Boa takes a swing at Ono's ribcage but misses.
Ono tries to clinch up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Boa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ono throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ono displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boa throws out the jab.
Ono lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ono scores with a spinning back kick!
Boa looks to land a body kick but Ono moved away.
Ono throws a counter combo.
Boa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ono was well out of range. Poor timing from Boa.
Boa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ono loads up on a big right hand but Boa slips the punch.
Ono tries to clinch up but Boa circles away and keeps his distance.
Boa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A left and a right from Ono both land. Nice combination.
Boa closes the distance and clinches.
Ono throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ono works on Boa's body with a couple of short punches.
Ono misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ono digs a right hand into Boa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boa's gas tank.
Ono looking to stall.
Ono blocks an uppercut.
Boa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ono lands with a right to the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ono.
Boa is breathing heavily.
Boa is looking for a takedown.
Boa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Ono.
Ono goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ono throws a punch but it's blocked by Boa.
Boa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ono lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boa backwards.
Ono tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boa's elbow.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ono - that landed with a thud.
Ono misses with some punches.
Ono has Boa pressed against the ropes, preventing Boa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boa is looking to control Ono's arms but Ono gets an underhook and turns him. Now Boa has his back to the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ono.
A short left from Ono.
Ono lands a nice uppercut.
Ono misses with the head strike.
Ono lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boa is looking to control Ono's arms but Ono gets an underhook and turns him. Now Boa has his back to the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Ono.
A short uppercut from Ono.
Boa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ono has him pressed against the ropes.
A short right from Ono.
A short right from Ono.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ono as Boa tries to tie him up.
Ono pushes Boa back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boa misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Its Ono dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Boa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ono on his heels. He'll look to pass Ono's guard now, I'm sure.
Ono is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boa trying to control the position from guard on top but Ono is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boa scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ono is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boa 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.
Boa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ono is one step ahead there.
Boa controls Ono momentarily but Ono frees himself.
Boa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ono gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ono passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boa has his foot on Ono's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ono works his way back into a safe position though.
Boa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ono trying to control the position from guard on top but Boa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ono can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boa throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ono uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boa tries to improve position but can't.
Ono happy to just control the position for now.
Boa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ono controlling the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boa tries to get to full guard but Ono has control of the leg.
Ono drops an elbow to the side of Boa's head.
Boa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ono is working away from the top position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boa looks for a takedown but Ono sprawls well.
Boa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ono moves away.
Jab by Boa.
Nice body punch from Boa.
Boa throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ono uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boa.
Boa wants to clinch.
A combination from Ono does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Boa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ono buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ono misses with a hook.
Ono misses with a combination
and Boa counters with a shoot takedown. Ono fights it but they end up in guard.
Boa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ono's head.
Ono is trying to control the position but Boa postures up.
Boa throws an elbow that misses. Ono uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Boa's guard. Nice move by Ono!
Boa trying to keep a closed guard but Ono is proving a slippery customer.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ono preventing the sweep.
Boa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ono passes into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A lull in the action here.
Ono wants to control but Boa is keeping him busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Boa is looking for a sweep.
Boa is working hard here to advance position.
Ono avoids the strikes from the bottom by Boa.
Ono controlling from side mount.
Boa is holding Ono down, trying to stall.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boa manages to get back to half guard.
Boa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ono connects with a nice short shot to Boa's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ono lands a nice short elbow.
Well, if Ono is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boa missing with a left hand there. Ono was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ono looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ono misses with a wild body shot.
Ono comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ono scores with a hook to the body. Boa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boa jabs Ono to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Ono does it's job there.
Ono uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boa.
Boa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ono just misses with a punch to the body.
Boa ducks under a wild hook from Ono.
Boa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ono as he avoids it easily.
Its Ono seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boa moves out of range of the strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crunch! Ono slams his shin into Boa's torso.
Boa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ono.
Boa connects with a solid leg kick.
Boa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Its Ono will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ono tries to clinch up but Boa circles away and keeps his distance.
Boa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ono lands a head kick. Boa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Boa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ono lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ono cracks the inside of Boa's front leg.
Boa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Ono misses.
Ono takes a swing at Boa's ribcage but misses.
Ono checks a low kick from Boa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ono lands with a cross.
Boa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ono.
Boa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ono. Ono circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boa scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boa misses with a kick to the body.
Boa ducks under a wild hook from Ono.
Ono throws out a loose jab but Boa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boa is looking to slow Ono down with leg kicks.
Boa 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.
Ono fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boa manages to avoid it.
Ono throws a body kick that misses.
Boa goes for a double leg but Ono avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Ono continues to drive forward.
Ono fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boa.
Ono gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boa.
Ono connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ono tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ono connects with the punch.
Ono takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boa throws the left hand but Ono avoids the punch easily.
Boa wants to clinch.
Boa moves out of range of the body kick from Ono.
Ono throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ono checks the leg kick.
Ono keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ono.
Ono lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ono misses with a straight left.
Ono throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boa.
Boa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ono's hands.
A leg kick checked by Ono.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boa is looking to clinch.
Ono cracks Boa with a good jab.
Boa just misses with a punch to the body.
Boa avoids the body shot from Ono.
Boa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boa is looking to clinch but Ono is avoiding it.
Boa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boa swats away the attempt to clinch by Ono.
Ono throws a leg kick which misses Boa's front leg but catches the back leg as Boa tries to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Ono.
Ono connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ono.
Boa checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Ono.
Ono swats away the attempt to clinch by Boa.
Boa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ono manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boa throwing strikes but missing.
Ono working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boa.
Ono wants to sweep but no luck.
Boa trying to control but Ono is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Boa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ono works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boa moves out of range of the body kick.
Boa is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ono connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Boa looks for a takedown but Ono sprawls well.
Boa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ono sprawls well initially but Boa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Boa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boa thows a huge punch but Ono dodges it nicely.
Boa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ono keeps working.
Ono wants to control but Boa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boa throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ono to regain full guard.
Boa throws a big right hand that misses.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Boa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boa cracks Ono with a solid left hand.
Constrictor Boa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boa looking to sit in guard and control but Ono gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ono trying to control the position from guard on top but Boa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ono manages to get himself to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ono keeping moving, preventing Boa from controlling successfully.
Boa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ono working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boa.
Ono working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boa.
Boa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ono swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boa throwing strikes from guard but Ono blocks nicely.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Boa throws a strike but Ono rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ono trying to control but Boa is working from the bottom.
Boa 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.
Boa has an active guard here but Ono has managed to pass into half guard.
Boa is looking to improve his position.
Boa tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Its Ono just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Boa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ono circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ono. That's going to slow Boa down.
Boa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Boa seems to be looking for submissions.
Ono is staying active underneath Boa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boa is looking for a kimura here.
Boa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ono doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boa throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boa misses with a head shot.
Boa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ono is looking to escape.
Boa thowing shots but they're missing.
Boa thowing shots but they're missing.
Boa looking to finish with strikes here!
Boa pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boa landing strikes, looking to finish!
Boa looking to finish with strikes here!
Boa looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Boa thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Boa jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ono is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ono and Boa has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ono struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ono managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Boa.
Boa looks up at the clock and then as Ono takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Boa smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Boa trying to control the position but Ono is working away.
Ono being controlled for a moment.
Ono is looking to regain half guard here but Boa keeps moving and retains side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Boa misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ground and pound from Boa seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Boa is looking to take a break and control but Ono is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ono, who protects the arm well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ono is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Boa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ono is looking for a sweep. Boa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ono's head.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ono throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ono avoids a kick to the body.
Ono tries to clinch but Boa is having none of it.
Ono lands with a right hand.
Ono swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boa.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Ono finds it's target.
Boa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ono paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Ono misses its intended target.
Ono with a jab.
Ono uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boa.
Ono throws a leg kick that is checked
and Boa counters with a straight right hand.
Ono lunges at Boa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boa's hand.
Boa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ono stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boa gets a clinch.
Ono misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ono.
Boa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ono lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boa takes a shot to the head.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Boa wants to stall.
Boa is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ono.
Boa is trying to maintain a safe position but Ono gets an underhook and turns Boa into the ropes.
Ono manages to break the clinch.
Boa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boa 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 Ono has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ono and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boa sets himself, and Ono steps forward looking for the clinch! Boa avoids it this time.
Ono wants to land a leg kick but Boa is out of range.
Jab, jab by Ono - just one landing.
Ono takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ono.
Ono blocks a jab.
Boa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ono lands a lovely overhand right.
Boa scores with the left hand. Ono knows he should have avoided that one.
Boa misses the shot to the body.
Ono works the jab nicely.
Boa is rocked!
Ono connects with a jab.
Oh Boa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ono drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Boa right on the button. Boa goes down! Ono follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Ono gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:27 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Its Ono!
During a confident post fight interview, Its Ono thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Free Agent Steel Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dolores Doremus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Free Agent Steel Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dolores Doremus!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel Penn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Doremus is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Doremus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Doremus wants to improve his position but Steel Penn is controlling well.
Doremus actively working from the bottom here.
Doremus is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doremus is staying active underneath Steel Penn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Doremus wants to improve his position but Steel Penn is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Steel Penn not doing much here.
Doremus looking for submissions off his back.
Doremus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Doremus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel Penn pulls his head out easily.
Doremus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel Penn pulls his head out easily.
Doremus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Doremus wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Steel Penn is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Doremus actively working from the bottom here.
Steel Penn tries to stand but can't do so whilst Doremus controls his leg.
Steel Penn is nestled in close to Doremus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Doremus tries to roll over but Steel Penn keeps him under control.
Steel Penn wants to control but Doremus is keeping him busy.
Steel Penn drops an elbow to the side of Doremus's head.
Doremus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn trying to control from half guard but Doremus is working away.
Doremus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Doremus actively working from the bottom here.
Doremus actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Steel Penn connects with a nice short shot to Doremus's temple.
Steel Penn stalling.
Doremus is looking for a sweep. Steel Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel Penn wants to control but Doremus is keeping him busy.
Doremus actively working from the bottom here.
Doremus wants to improve his position but Steel Penn is controlling well.
Doremus looking for submissions off his back.
Doremus works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Doremus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Doremus working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Steel Penn has passed into half guard!
Steel Penn 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.
Doremus actively working from the bottom here.
Steel Penn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Doremus actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn lands strikes from half guard.
Steel Penn is looking to take a break and control but Doremus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel Penn stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Free Agent Steel Penn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Doremus ducks under a wild hook from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Doremus!
Doremus is looking to reverse the position.
Steel Penn is looking to take a break and control but Doremus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Doremus is looking to regain half guard here but Steel Penn keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Doremus some visible discomfort.
Doremus can't do much from the bottom here.
Doremus is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doremus gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Doremus trying to control but Steel Penn postures up.
Steel Penn slows the pace down in half guard.
Free Agent Steel Penn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Doremus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Doremus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steel Penn wants to take a breather but Doremus is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Steel Penn wants to get back to his feet.
Steel Penn trying to control the pace.
Doremus looking for submissions off his back.
Doremus is not content to let Steel Penn control the position.
Doremus looking for submissions off his back.
Doremus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Doremus working for submissions but it's allowed Steel Penn to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn trying to control from half guard but Doremus is working away.
Doremus has hold of Steel Penn's hands but Steel Penn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Steel Penn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doremus can do to turn this around?
Doremus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steel Penn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steel Penn's back!
Steel Penn rolls, trying to escape but Doremus keeps control of the position.
Doremus tightening his grip on Steel Penn, looking for the choke.
Steel Penn tries to roll but Doremus sticks to his back.
Steel Penn is trying to get back to his feet but Doremus has full control of the position and if anything, Steel Penn has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Steel Penn tries to roll but Doremus sticks to his back.
Doremus throwing sloppy strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn fending off the submission attempt from Doremus.
Doremus looking to break Steel Penn's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Steel Penn remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Doremus will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Doremus thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Doremus throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Doremus missing with punches from the back.
Steel Penn looking very determined here, making life difficult for Doremus.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn showing good submission defense here.
Steel Penn is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dolores Doremus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Doremus enables Steel Penn to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Doremus manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Steel Penn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Doremus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Doremus trying to keep a closed guard but Steel Penn is proving a slippery customer.
Steel Penn trying to stand up but can't free himself from Doremus's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doremus keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
Doremus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steel Penn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doremus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steel Penn defends well.
Steel Penn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Doremus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel Penn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steel Penn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Steel Penn slips nicely into half guard.
Doremus is looking for a sweep. Steel Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel Penn working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Doremus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel Penn pulls his head out easily.
Steel Penn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Steel Penn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Doremus is trying to get back to full guard.
Doremus throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Steel Penn slows the pace down in half guard.
Doremus wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping busy.
Steel Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doremus keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to stand up but Doremus is controlling the position.
Doremus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steel Penn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Doremus is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn is looking to take a break and control but Doremus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel Penn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Steel Penn seems to be working for a kimura but Doremus defends the submission attempt.
Doremus actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Doremus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel Penn pulls his head out easily.
Steel Penn drops an elbow to the side of Doremus's head.
Steel Penn is working for a kimura but Doremus is defending it quite comfortably.
Doremus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn is controlling the pace.
Steel Penn working Doremus over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Free Agent Steel Penn clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Doremus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Steel Penn is fending him off so far but Doremus persists. Nope, Steel Penn circles away and we're back to standing.
Steel Penn gets the takedown into side control.
Doremus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steel Penn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Doremus being controlled for a moment.
Doremus looking for a sweep but Steel Penn has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Steel Penn content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doremus is working to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Steel Penn tries to control but Doremus wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doremus is bucking up trying to escape but Steel Penn cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Doremus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Steel Penn trying to control but Doremus is having none of it.
Doremus slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Steel Penn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Doremus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Doremus actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is trying to control the action in half guard but Doremus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Doremus is staying active underneath Steel Penn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steel Penn wants to stand up but Doremus has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Steel Penn controlling the action here.
Steel Penn trying to control from half guard but Doremus is working away.
Doremus is looking for a sweep. Steel Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Doremus is trying to control but can't.
Steel Penn is keen to just control but Doremus is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doremus actively working from the bottom here.
Steel Penn wants to control but Doremus is keeping him busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Doremus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steel Penn swivels and escapes.
Steel Penn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Doremus has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Steel Penn is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Steel Penn as Doremus shoots in.
Free Agent Steel Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dolores Doremus.
Steel Penn shoots in and bounces Doremus off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Doremus is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Doremus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steel Penn defends it easily.
Steel Penn stays in close to Doremus's body and controls the position.
Doremus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steel Penn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doremus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Doremus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel Penn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Doremus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steel Penn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Steel Penn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Free Agent Steel Penn had his way with Dolores Doremus in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Steel Penn fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Doremus to the ground. Steel Penn is now in Doremus's guard.
Doremus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Doremus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Doremus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doremus working a defensive guard here.
Doremus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steel Penn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Steel Penn trying to control but Doremus is working from the bottom.
Doremus trying to strike off his back.
Steel Penn is working Doremus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Doremus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steel Penn is aware though and is defending well.
Doremus working for a triangle but Steel Penn defends it easily.
Doremus is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Steel Penn landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Doremus keeps moving.
Doremus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel Penn is one step ahead there.
Doremus working a defensive guard but Steel Penn manages to pass into side control anyway.
Steel Penn controlling the position.
Doremus manages to work his way to half guard, despite Steel Penn's best efforts.
Doremus trying to control from the bottom.
Steel Penn is keen to just control but Doremus is a slippery customer.
Dolores Doremus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doremus actively working from the bottom here.
Doremus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel Penn pulls his head out easily.
Doremus looking for submissions off his back.
Doremus is not content to let Steel Penn control the position.
Free Agent Steel Penn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Doremus trying to control but Steel Penn postures up.
Doremus is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Steel Penn is staying active.
Doremus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Doremus is staying active underneath Steel Penn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Doremus actively working from the bottom here.
Steel Penn slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Steel Penn closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Doremus's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steel Penn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Doremus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel Penn is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doremus has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Steel Penn is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Doremus.
And that's the end of the fight!
Free Agent Steel Penn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steel Penn 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 49:46
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Free Agent Steel Penn!
After winning the bout, Free Agent Steel Penn 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kick Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cian Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kick Boxer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cian Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boxer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cartwright drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boxer defends it well.
Boxer swings for the body but Cartwright moves out of range.
Cartwright wants to clinch.
Boxer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Boxer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cartwright doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cartwright fails with the takedown
and Boxer counters with a nice body shot.
Boxer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer lands a nice hook to Cartwright's body. Cartwright takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cartwright has a takedown stuffed.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch but Boxer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kick Boxer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kick Boxer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cian Cartwright.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boxer lands with a hook. Cartwright tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boxer throws a hook but Cartwright blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Boxer. Those never looked like landing.
Cartwright clinches up with Boxer and pushes him back against the ropes.
Boxer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boxer lands a damaging elbow.
Cartwright takes an elbow to the forehead.
Boxer misses with an elbow over the top.
Boxer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boxer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Cian Cartwright has been cut.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Boxer forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Cartwright pulls guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartwright is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cartwright escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boxer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cartwright is on top in guard.
Cartwright is looking to work some ground and pound but Boxer has wrist control.
Cartwright is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cartwright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boxer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cartwright on the ground.
Boxer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cartwright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cartwright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boxer is trying to keep Cartwright in close.
Cartwright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boxer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cartwright distracts Boxer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cartwright with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cartwright throwing strikes from guard but Boxer blocks nicely.
Cartwright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boxer trying to control the position.
Cartwright with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing.
Boxer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cartwright with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cartwright is looking to work some ground and pound but Boxer has wrist control.
Cartwright working some strikes from top position.
Cartwright throwing strikes from guard but Boxer blocks nicely.
Boxer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cartwright throwing strikes from guard but Boxer blocks nicely.
Boxer is trying to control the position but Cartwright postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kick Boxer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cian Cartwright's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cartwright takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boxer just misses with a punch to the body.
Boxer cracks Cartwright with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cartwright throws a series of punches but Boxer avoids them all with ease.
Boxer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cartwright.
Boxer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cartwright can do to turn this around?
Cartwright takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boxer lands a head shot.
Boxer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cartwright fails with the takedown.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch but Boxer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Boxer as he connects with a hook.
Boxer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Boxer.
Boxer throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxer throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Boxer connects with an inside leg kick.
Boxer throws a solid leg kick but Cartwright takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boxer.
Cian Cartwright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boxer wants to slow Cartwright down by chopping away at his legs.
Boxer misses with a body shot.
Cartwright is looking for the big counter here.
Boxer throws a big shot that misses.
Kick Boxer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cartwright blocks a jab.
Cartwright closes the distance and clinches up with Boxer, looking for a takedown. Cartwright pushes Boxer against the ropes but Boxer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt - Boxer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kick Boxer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cian Cartwright.
Boxer lands the left hand.
Cartwright tries to clinch but Boxer moves away
and Boxer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from Boxer does it's job there.
Boxer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer looks to throw the jab but Cartwright is out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Boxer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boxer fakes the leg kick and cracks Cartwright in the body.
Boxer lands a leg kick that knocks Cartwright off balance momentarily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cartwright or perhaps it was just good defense by Boxer, which made it look bad.
Boxer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boxer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boxer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cartwright manages to avoid it.
Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Boxer.
Cartwright takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cartwright has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Boxer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cartwright moves away.
Cartwright tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boxer throws an overhand right that lands on Cartwright's shoulder, as Cartwright tries to avoid the shot.
Cartwright closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boxer circles away.
Boxer tried to counter with a leg kick but Cartwright avoided it.
Cartwright feints and as Boxer raises his hands in defense, Cartwright changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cartwright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cartwright with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boxer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cartwright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cartwright drops back looking for a leg! Boxer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boxer manages to kick Cartwright off! Cartwright jumps back into Boxer's guard.
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boxer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright.
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing.
Cartwright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cartwright works over Boxer with some ground and pound from guard.
Cartwright postures up in Boxer's guard and throws a big left but Boxer blocks it.
Boxer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cartwright drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartwright jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cartwright postures up in Boxer's guard and throws a big left but Boxer blocks it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boxer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright.
Cartwright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boxer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cartwright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cartwright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cartwright chips away with some ground and pound.
Boxer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kick Boxer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cian Cartwright's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cartwright shoots in looking for a takedown. Boxer tries to sprawl out of it but Cartwright keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Boxer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boxer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cartwright was well out of range. Poor timing from Boxer.
Boxer lands a right hook to the body.
Boxer stuffs the takedown attempt from Cartwright. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet.
Kick Boxer is winning the standup battle so far.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but Boxer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kick Boxer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cian Cartwright.
Cartwright misses with a takedown
and Boxer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer tries to land a front kick but Cartwright steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boxer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cartwright takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boxer throws a looping overhand right but Cartwright ducks down to avoid it.
Boxer tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boxer as he avoids it easily.
Boxer just misses with a punch to the body.
Boxer scores with a kick to the body.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but Boxer shows good takedown defense.
Cartwright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good leg kick by Boxer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A good leg kick by Boxer.
Boxer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Boxer pulls Cartwright in close to prevent any damage.
Cian Cartwright has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boxer is trying to control the position but Cartwright postures up.
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cartwright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cartwright's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cartwright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boxer has momentary wrist control but Cartwright slips an elbow through the middle.
Boxer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cartwright throwing strikes from guard but Boxer blocks nicely.
Cartwright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boxer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boxer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright.
Cartwright content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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!
Cartwright lands a couple of digs.
Cartwright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boxer pulls Cartwright in close to his closed guard and prevents Cartwright from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cartwright is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer has Cartwright pulled in close to control his posture.
Cartwright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cartwright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cartwright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cartwright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boxer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cartwright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cartwright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cartwright is working Boxer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cartwright is looking to work some ground and pound but Boxer has wrist control.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses.
Boxer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cartwright lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boxer trying to control the position.
Cartwright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cartwright postures up in Boxer's guard and throws a big left but Boxer blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cartwright postures up in Boxer's guard and throws a big left but Boxer blocks it.
Cartwright postures up in Boxer's guard and throws a big left but Boxer blocks it.
Cartwright landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Cian Cartwright just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Cian Cartwright's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Boxer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cartwright throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boxer's waist but Boxer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cartwright off to one side.
Nice shot lands for Boxer.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but Boxer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boxer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Boxer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boxer leaves Cartwright with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kick Boxer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cian Cartwright.
Boxer scores with a punch to the head.
Cartwright 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.
Cartwright on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cartwright goes for a double leg but Boxer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Boxer continues to drive forward.
Cartwright shoots and misses
and Cartwright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boxer lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright shoots in but no luck this time.
Cartwright is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Cartwright tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boxer swivels and escapes.
Cartwright takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Boxer finds it's way through Cartwright's defenses.
Cartwright chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boxer can pounce on him.
Cartwright misses with a takedown
and Boxer counters with a nice body shot.
Boxer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boxer throws out a powerful jab.
Boxer lands with a shot to the body.
Boxer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cartwright manages to avoid it.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boxer sprawls well. Boxer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Boxer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer fakes the leg kick and cracks Cartwright in the body.
Boxer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cartwright is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxer moves in close and cracks Cartwright with a massive right hand! Cartwright, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Boxer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kick Boxer!
An out of breath Kick Boxer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommaso Baroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Conteh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommaso Baroni!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 15 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Conteh!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baroni slips under a jab from Conteh.
Conteh misses with a hook
and Baroni counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Conteh 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.
Conteh throws a looping overhand right but Baroni ducks down to avoid it.
Baroni missing with a left hand there. Conteh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baroni misses with a leg kick.
Conteh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Conteh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baroni.
Conteh misses with an uppercut.
Conteh 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baroni ducks under a wild hook from Conteh.
Baroni lands with an overhand left.
Conteh jabs at Baroni's body.
Conteh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baroni catches Conteh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Conteh misses with an uppercut.
Baroni tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Conteh manages to circle out of the way.
Baroni closes the distance looking to clinch
and Conteh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baroni thinking.
Baroni stuns Conteh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Conteh throws a hook to the side of Baroni's head but Baroni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick from Baroni misses
and Conteh counters with a three punch combo that has Baroni backing up. Baroni nods at Conteh to acknowledge the strikes.
Baroni throws an overhand right that lands on Conteh's shoulder, as Conteh tries to avoid the shot.
Baroni 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.
Baroni needs to keep his hands up - Conteh had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Tommaso Baroni has been cut.
Baroni takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Conteh misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conteh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baroni.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conteh throws a looping overhand right but Baroni ducks down to avoid it.
Baroni throws a solid leg kick but Conteh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Baroni.
Conteh closes the distance and pushes Baroni back into the ropes.
Nice body punch from Conteh.
Baroni swings wildly with an uppercut but Conteh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conteh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Conteh is trying to maintain a safe position but Baroni gets an underhook and turns Conteh into the ropes.
Conteh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Conteh dodges an elbow strike from Baroni.
Conteh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Conteh swings wildly with an uppercut but Baroni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baroni lands a right hand.
Baroni throws a punch but it's blocked by Conteh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baroni taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Conteh blocks an uppercut.
Baroni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Conteh.
Conteh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baroni manages to break the clinch.
Baroni lands an overhand right.
Baroni slips under a jab from Conteh.
Conteh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baroni.
Baroni wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Conteh throws a jab when Baroni was well out of range.
Baroni is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Baroni bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Baroni falls off balance throwing a combination
and Conteh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baroni slips a jab from Conteh.
A little feinted left hand from Baroni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conteh has managed to clinch.
Conteh tries to work over Baroni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Conteh misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conteh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Conteh on the inside.
Conteh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Baroni lands a hook that snaps the head of Conteh backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baroni.
Stalling in the clinch from Conteh.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Baroni has a couple of punches blocked by Conteh.
Conteh is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A shot in the inside from Baroni.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Conteh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Conteh pushes Baroni back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Conteh scores with a shot to the side of Baroni's head.
Baroni has a couple of punches blocked by Conteh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Conteh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommaso Baroni's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Conteh lands with a straight right. Baroni didn't see that one coming.
Conteh scores with a punch to the head.
Conteh throws a big shot that misses.
Conteh misses with a hook.
Baroni is looking for a counter combo.
Conteh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Conteh misses with a body shot
and Conteh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John Conteh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baroni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Conteh.
Baroni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conteh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baroni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Conteh connects with a right hand. Baroni shakes it off.
Baroni throws out a loose jab but Conteh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conteh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Conteh misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Conteh.
Conteh throws a lazy uppercut
and Baroni counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Conteh throws out a loose jab but Baroni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baroni scores with a leg kick.
Baroni avoids the body shot from Conteh.
Baroni thinks about countering with a head kick.
Baroni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Conteh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Conteh throws a body punch but Baroni moves out of range.
A jab from Conteh misses.
As Conteh tries to get set, Baroni tries to push him back and clinch up but Conteh manages to avoid the attempt.
Baroni closes the distance and pushes Conteh back into the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baroni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baroni lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Conteh.
Conteh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baroni trying to land knees to the body.
Conteh lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conteh misses with some punches.
Conteh is looking to control Baroni's arms but Baroni gets an underhook and turns him. Now Conteh has his back to the ropes.
Baroni blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Conteh.
Baroni tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Conteh avoids it.
Baroni struggles to land a body shot inside as Conteh controls his hands.
Baroni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Conteh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baroni counters with a stiff right hand.
Conteh thuds a left hand into Baroni's body.
Baroni doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baroni on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Conteh clinches with his opponent.
Conteh swings wildly with an uppercut but Baroni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conteh misses with some punches.
Baroni lands a nice elbow.
Conteh lands with a left to the head.
Conteh scores with a shot to the side of Baroni's head.
Tommaso Baroni's cut is getting worse.
Baroni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Conteh's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baroni.
Conteh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baroni blocks a body shot from Conteh.
Baroni throws an elbow but it misses.
Conteh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baroni lands an elbow that stopped Conteh in his tracks for a moment.
Conteh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Conteh throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conteh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Conteh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Conteh.
Baroni throws a head punch that misses.
Conteh dodges an elbow strike from Baroni.
Conteh is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Conteh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baroni.
Baroni missing with knees to the body.
Baroni holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Baroni throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Conteh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Conteh tries to throw a body punch but Baroni avoids it by throwing Conteh back against the ropes.
Conteh will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Baroni up against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baroni.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Conteh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tommaso Baroni's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Conteh takes the fight into the clinch.
Baroni lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Conteh or not.
Conteh misses with a punch to the body.
Baroni stalling in the clinch but Conteh improves position.
Baroni is looking to break free of the clinch but Conteh has double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Conteh.
Baroni swings wildly with an uppercut but Conteh uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baroni.
Baroni lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Conteh or not.
Baroni is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baroni blocks an uppercut.
Conteh throws a punch but it's blocked by Baroni.
Baroni looking to stall.
Baroni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baroni misses with some punches.
Conteh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baroni lands a shoulder strike.
John Conteh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Baroni misses with the head strike.
Conteh throws a punch but it's blocked by Baroni.
Baroni working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baroni lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Conteh throws a head punch that misses.
Conteh lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Conteh.
Conteh lands a hook that snaps the head of Baroni backwards.
A short right from Conteh on the inside.
Baroni is looking to control Conteh's arms but Conteh gets an underhook and turns him. Now Baroni has his back to the ropes.
Baroni misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baroni prevents a body shot from Conteh.
Baroni tries a body shot but Conteh blocks it.
Conteh trying to stall but Baroni improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baroni creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Conteh's defenses.
It looks like John Conteh has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Conteh fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baroni scores a nice knee to the body.
Baroni pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Conteh prevents a body shot from Baroni.
Baroni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baroni letting Conteh take a breather here.
Baroni working aggressively here.
Baroni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Conteh has a couple of punches blocked by Baroni.
Conteh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Baroni misses with an elbow strike.
Conteh misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Conteh to work.
Conteh tries to work over Baroni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Conteh working aggressively here.
Baroni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baroni lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baroni.
Baroni misses with a knee to the head.
Conteh works on Baroni's body with a couple of short punches.
Conteh lands a nice uppercut.
Baroni lands a hook that snaps the head of Conteh backwards.
Baroni blocks an uppercut.
Baroni misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baroni creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Conteh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baroni blocking some punches.
Baroni breaks the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Conteh blocks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conteh throws a body punch but Baroni moves out of range.
Conteh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conteh scores with a hook.
Conteh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Conteh lands a slapping body shot.
Conteh misses with a body shot.
Baroni takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tommaso Baroni's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nice defenses there by Baroni.
Baroni throws a jab but it's blocked by Conteh.
Conteh misses with a body shot.
Baroni keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but John Conteh just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Baroni moves out of range as Conteh strikes.
A swing and a miss from Conteh.
Baroni attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Conteh misses with a looping left.
Conteh jabs Baroni to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Conteh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baroni half committed to a counter leg kick.
Baroni shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Conteh eats them both and turns towards Baroni to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Conteh lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Conteh.
Baroni on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Conteh throws a shot from downtown. Baroni moves away and avoids it.
Baroni tried to counter with a leg kick but Conteh avoided it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conteh closes the distance and clinches.
Baroni is trying to push Conteh away but Conteh has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Baroni is looking to control Conteh's arms but Conteh gets an underhook and turns him. Now Baroni has his back to the ropes.
Conteh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baroni backwards.
Baroni makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Conteh blocking some punches.
Conteh has a couple of punches blocked by Baroni.
Conteh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baroni backwards.
Baroni can't find room to land a body shot as Conteh controls the action.
Baroni lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Baroni lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Conteh backwards.
Conteh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Baroni.
Baroni tries to throw a body punch but Conteh avoids it by throwing Baroni back against the ropes.
Baroni tries a body shot but Conteh blocks it.
Baroni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conteh swings for the body but Baroni moves out of range.
Baroni avoids the body shot from Conteh.
Baroni throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baroni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baroni lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Conteh circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Conteh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Conteh scores with a jab. Baroni acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Baroni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conteh.
Baroni defending well as Conteh loads up on a big left hand.
Conteh throws a jab when Baroni was well out of range.
Conteh's corner calls for a 1-2. Conteh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Conteh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baroni.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baroni looks to score with a jab to the body but Conteh is just out of range.
Conteh throws out a counter right but Baroni avoids it with no problem.
Conteh throws a right hand that misses
and Baroni counters with a low kick, right behind Conteh 's knee.
Conteh throws a jab but it's blocked by Baroni.
Conteh smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Conteh misses the target.
Baroni tries to clinch but Conteh is having none of it.
Baroni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Conteh.
A little feinted left hand from Baroni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Baroni avoids the body shot from Conteh.
Baroni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Conteh is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Baroni with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baroni looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conteh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baroni manages to avoid it.
Baroni clinches.
Baroni misses with some punches.
Conteh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baroni working aggressively here.
Baroni misses with a knee strike.
Conteh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baroni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Baroni just misses with a elbow thrown towards Conteh's brow.
Conteh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baroni looking to slow down the pace here.
Baroni lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conteh misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Conteh dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Baroni cracks the inside of Conteh's front leg.
A decent looking cross lands there for Conteh.
Baroni takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Baroni slips a jab from Conteh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baroni. Conteh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baroni staying out of range there.
Baroni ducks under a wild hook from Conteh.
Conteh has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Baroni.
Baroni misses with a punch on the inside.
Conteh presses Baroni against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Conteh.
Conteh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conteh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Conteh.
Conteh pushes Baroni back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Baroni blocks an uppercut.
Baroni swings wildly with an uppercut but Conteh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baroni with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Conteh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Conteh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Conteh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Conteh blocks an uppercut.
Conteh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Conteh pushes Baroni back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baroni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Conteh fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baroni lands a shot to the body.
Baroni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baroni scores with a nice hook to the head.
Conteh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Conteh tries a body shot but Baroni blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baroni.
Conteh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Conteh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baroni trying to control the position but instead, Conteh has worked for underhooks and has pushed Baroni into the ropes.
Baroni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baroni looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short uppercut from Conteh.
Baroni digs a right hand into Conteh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Conteh's gas tank.
Baroni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baroni tries to close the distance and clinch up but Conteh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baroni misses the jab.
Baroni slips under a jab from Conteh.
Conteh looks to score with a jab to the body but Baroni is just out of range.
Baroni throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Conteh on the side of the head.
Baroni dips to his left and cracks Conteh with an uppercut!
Baroni swings away with a body shot that misses
and Conteh counters with a left to the body.
Baroni gets a clinch.
Tommaso Baroni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Conteh.
Baroni tries a body shot but Conteh blocks it.
Baroni lands a shoulder strike.
Baroni throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conteh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Conteh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Conteh working aggressively here.
Conteh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Conteh misses with a punch on the inside.
Baroni lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baroni.
Baroni throws a head punch that misses.
Baroni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Conteh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baroni is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Conteh is defending well for now.
Conteh is leaning against Baroni and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Conteh is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Conteh blocking some punches.
John Conteh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Conteh.
Baroni's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jeez, Tommaso Baroni's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Baroni lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Conteh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Conteh has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 46:50
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 45:50
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Conteh!
John Conteh is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, John Conteh 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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